Getting Ready for the 2025-2026 School Year
Summer Reading Requirements:
Ablaze: Stories of Daring Teen Saints by Colleen Swaim
- ISBN-13 : 978-0764820298
This text was selected as the Catholic Church prepares for a new saint to be canonized, Blessed Carlo Acutis, on September 7, 2025. Carlo Acutis, known for his deep devotion to the Catholic faith and his adept use of technology to share religious content, is set to become the first millennial saint.
Study Guide: Please Click on this link to access the study guide.
Instructions: Review the study guide. Answer the questions, in your own words, on a separate sheet of paper. Responses must be handwritten, neat, and legible. Answers will be due on the Friday of the week we return to school to your English teacher.
This text was selected as the Catholic Church prepares for a new saint to be canonized, Blessed Carlo Acutis, on September 7, 2025. Carlo Acutis, known for his deep devotion to the Catholic faith and his adept use of technology to share religious content, is set to become the first millennial saint.
Important Dates:
SJA 101: All new families are invited to SJA 101: August 7, 2025 @ 5:30 PM
Meet administration, teachers, and other new students and families. Learn everything about your first year at SJA from sports, clubs and activities, campus ministry, student expectations and rules, advancement and parent volunteer hours and more.
First day of school for Freshmen: August 11, 2025
School starts at 8:00 AM and ends at 2:45 PM
The buses will run on the 1st day.
First day of school for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: August 12, 2025
School starts at 8:00 AM and ends at 2:45 PM
The buses will run on the 1st day.
Meet the Teacher/Open House: TBD
Forms
- New Students
- Forms for Scheduled and As Needed Medications
- Forms for Self Administered Inhalers
- Forms for Severe Allergies Requiring Epi-Pen Administration
- Athletic Forms
- Community Service Form
- Livescan Fingerprinting and Protecting God's Children instructions
- Chromebook User Agreement
New Students
Forms for Scheduled and As Needed Medications
Forms for Self Administered Inhalers
Forms for Severe Allergies Requiring Epi-Pen Administration
Athletic Forms
Community Service Form
Livescan Fingerprinting and Protecting God's Children instructions
Chromebook User Agreement
FAQ:
1. Where do I get my chromebook? All new families to SJA will be billed a one time fee of $250 for a chromebook. This chromebook will be used for your entire time at SJA and comes with a protection plan. The school will send out a notification when the chromebooks are available to be picked up.
2. Where can I find a supply list? Each teacher will give you their supply list in the beginning of the school year, we do not have a published school list.
3. Where do we get the uniform? The Sports Corner on 2 Pacific Street in St. Augustine carries our uniform, you must purchase your shirts, skirts, pants and or shorts from The Sports Corner. Shoes must be black or brown leather like Sperrys. Please visit page 36 of the student handbook for details on the uniform policy.
4. What are the school hours?
School begins at 7:55 AM and ends at 2:40 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Wednesday: 7:55 AM- 1:40 AM
5. When will I get my schedule?
Schedules will be released towards the end of July/beginning of August. Please reach out to the academic office after schedules are released and make an appointment to discuss any concerns.
6. Where do I buy my books? Once schedules are released, the school will notify you when the bookstore is open, the bookstore is online and you can order your books from there.
7. How do I sign up to take the bus? The bus is first come first serve. Fill out this contract to secure your spot on the bus. There are just a handful of spots left on each bus route.