Principal's Message by Alex Ramsvig, HS Principal
Aloha All,
First, I would like to recognize and congratulate the new members of the NHS and the NJSH who were inducted last week. Well done on your hard work and dedication to our community!
Next, I would like to commend once again all of our winners of the annual HS Awards. Even though the ceremony was online, I was delighted to be a part of it and hear about the wonderful accomplishments of our scholars.
This Saturday, beginning at 7pm you can watch the live stream HS Graduation including the world premiere of the student-produced Graduation:The Movie here LJA Graduation live Stream (Unfortunately, only Seniors and their families will be on campus that day).
Finally, HS Locker cleanout (including PE lockers) and yearbook pickup are June 3rd and 4th from 8-3:30 each day. When coming to campus please wear a mask.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
Alex alex.ramsvig@lejardinacademy.org
LJA Wellness Message by LJA MS/HS Counseling Team 5/29/20 Sean Landau, Jessica Osborne, and Amy Yaeger
So, how are we feeling? With all of the feelings we have experienced during this pandemic, it is likely that we have all been faced with some disappointment. As the great Martin Luther King, Jr. said, "We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope." These beautiful words remind us that, in the end, our capacity to keep hoping and dreaming can give our lives meaning. While setbacks will occur along the way, if we guide our intentions towards a better future, we can find happiness and success. Our final tip of the semester provides tools for coping with disappointment during the coronavirus crisis.
For general information about counseling services at LJA, please visit www.hscounseling.org.
Take care and be well.
Sean Landau, Jessica Osborne, and Amy Yaeger
From The Office Of Experiential Education, Christina Hoe .
Taking a look at Graduation: The Movie
by Scott Liedtke, Director of College Counseling
From right to left: Stella Hess (University of San Diego), Amelia Butala (Stanford University), Lilianna McDermott (Boston College), Eva Ramm (University of Colorado Boulder)
Aloha LJA Families,
From the library, Summer reading..... Check out the book suggestions for leisure summer reading for high school students here. The books were selected based on the titles most checked out this year in our school library, award winners, best sellers and a few of Mrs. Keogh's favorites. The MS & HS Library website also has links to sites offering free eBooks during school closures. If you are in search of a book for your child or recommendations, Mrs. Keogh is always happy to help.
Please return library books when you are on campus cleaning out lockers, there will be boxes throughout the high school.
ENROLLMENT CONTRACTS FOR 2020-21
A reminder that enrollment contracts for the 2020-21 school year go into effect on June 1 and the first payment will be due on July 15 for annual and semi-annual payment plans and August 15 for monthly payment plans. If you have not re-enrolled yet it's not too late, please access MySchoolApp to sign your child's contract. If you would like to apply for financial aid for the 2020-21 school year, please submit applications and all required documentation to www.sssbynais.com. If you have any extenuating circumstances keeping you from making an enrollment decision by June 1, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Admissions Office at admissions@lejardinacademy.org.
Financial Aid
Tuition Discounts and Distance Learning for 2020-2021
We are reviewing contingency plans for financial support and distance learning for next school year and will continue to make every effort to support families should school closure become necessary. The Board of Trustees has approved additional financial aid funding, and families are advised to apply for financial aid at any point in the year should financial hardship become a concern.
We are also looking at safeguards that will allow us to sustain face to face learning longer, and other models should we have to go into distance learning for periods of time that will allow flexibility for students who may need to learn from home while others learn at school. We will provide further information at the back to school meetings prior to the start of school.
Here's the course information, dates/times, and registration information:
Registration is also open for High School Classes: Integrated Algebra/Geometry & Research, Writing and Readiness, Driver's Ed and MANY more classes!
Students must register for courses for the grade they will be entering in the 2020-2021 School Year. Summer School program dates are June 15th-July 17th. REGISTER HERE
Registration closes on Friday, May 15th If you have any questions, please email summer.school@lejardinacacademy.org
NOW HIRING (Alumni or HS students) Summer School TAs June 15 until July 17, 2020. Mandatory Orientation will be on Friday, June 12. Hours: 8:00am-3:00pm, Monday - Friday. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. Candidates must also be at least 16 years of age. Please send resume' and cover letter to summer.school@lejardinacademy.org
Summer Tech Aide Le Jardin is seeking a Summer Tech Aide for Summer 2020 (June through August ). Work hours are 7:30am-4:00pm M-F. The Summer Tech Aide will assist the Technology department in summer preparations. Please see the attached job description for more information. Please send a resume and cover letter to ryan.rimsinth@lejardinacademy.org Summer Tech Aide job description No phone calls please.
Summer Business Office Aide- Part time Le Jardin is seeking a Summer Business Office Aide for (June through August ). Work hours are 9:00am-12:00pm M-F. The Summer Business Office Aide will provide support to the Business Office and will support the team with various projects. Please see the attached job description for more information. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Please send resume and cover letter to stacy.kilty@lejardinacademy.org Summer Business Office Aide job description No phone calls please.
Announcements & Reminders CALENDARS: HS IMPORTANT DATES (Subject to change)
May 2020 (Events are subject to change)
Class Of 2020 Graduation Ceremony Saturday, May 30th 7PM
Graduation:The Movie here LJA Graduation live Stream
June 2020 (Events are subject to change)
Last Day Of School- Wednesday, June 3rd
Year book pick up- Wednesday, June 3rd
Locker clean out and awards pick up Wednesday, June 3rd & Thursday, June 4th; PE area/locker clean out, Return library books to boxes in HS area.
Please mind physical distancing guidelines and wear a mask; be swift!
Summer School 2020- Monday, June 15th-Friday, July 17th (Grades K-10) Register HERE
SECURITY HOTLINE If you need help while on campus, please contact Security at 808-491-7909. A LJA security guard answers this line from 6:30 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. seven days a week.
HS ADMIN TEAM
261-0707 x7004 HS Dean of Academics & DP Coordinator 261-0707 x2150 Room 407A on the second floor of the HS Building Associate Director of Experiential Learning & Global Citizen Diploma Coordinator 261.0707 x 2110 Director of College Counseling 261-0707 x2220 Room 407A on the second floor of the HS Building HS CALENDAR
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