Minimester takes place during the week prior to Spring Break (March 9- 13, 2020) and offers a highly participatory service-learning experience that is intensive, hands-on and authentic. Minimester offerings serve as an extension of our academic program, helping students to establish essential links between what is learned in the classroom to the world in which they have been called to serve. As a result, students experience multi-dimensional change including investigative inquiry skills, positive attitudes toward learning, increased civic engagement, leadership competencies, and spiritual development.

Participation in Minimester is mandadory. Upon completion, students will be evaluated by the lead instructor and receive either a PASS or FAIL grade, which will be listed on their permanent transcript. A follow-up reflection assignment will be afforded to document both personal experience and learning.

This year all students must register online on the Minimester Webpage. Registration will take place from September 16-27. Open registration for Seniors begins, Friday, Sep. 13th at 9:00 am to allow them first choice selections. Open Registration for 7-11th grades begins, Monday, Sep. 16th at 9:00 am. All deposits must be paid online.

Jupiter Christian School is excited to announce we will be supporting Island Outreach as they bring relief and Christ to the outer islands of the Bahamas. For more than 10 years, they have been working with churches and pastors in the Bahamas. They have their own plane to fly materials to the outer islands and to churches they have worked with. 100% of all money and items donated will go to the Bahamian people. 

For more information on Island Outreach, you can visit their website. The following lists include what each area of the school will be collecting.

East Campus: baby diapers, powder baby formula, batteries, and flashlights

Lower School (2-6 Grades): & High School:  tarps, ropes, duct tape, solar lights, (the ones you stick in the ground), powdered Gatorade, and first aid supplies. 

Middle School: trial size toiletries (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, hand sanitizer), quart and sandwich size Ziploc bags, batteries, and flashlights. 

If you would like to make a cash donation, there will be boxes in each office or put your donation in an envelope and mark it - Pastor Charlie. All checks should be made out to Jupiter Christian School. We will be collecting through Monday, September 23rd. If you have questions, please email Pastor Charlie. 

Chick-fil-A will be coming to JCS to recruit and interview potential employees for the PBG Mall Chick-fl-a store during high school lunch. This is a great opportunity to gain professional experience with interviewing and work! Don't miss this convenient opportunity to interview with Chick-fil-A!

Join JCS President Dr. Dave Breslin and other members of the Administration for Coffee and Conversation  beginning on September 16th on the West campus from 8:15-9:00 a.m. in the Eagles Cafe. Open to all JCS families, this will be a time to hear about the vision for the future and get updates on key topics, while having the opportunity to ask questions, make suggestions and just fellowship together. For personal conferences, a separate appointment can be made. 

We will also be sharing the  2019-20 Grace Team vision. If you are interested in getting involved, please join us at that time. 

Throughout the 2019-20 schedule, there are dates for both the East and West Campuses.  Mark your Calendars and plan to join us for Coffee & Conversation!

The JCS Intramural Sports Program is designed to teach young athletes in 2nd - 6th grade the fundamentals of sports in a fun, encouraging environment. Teams will be based on registrations and split so that 2nd graders are not competing against 6th graders. Practices will be once a week after school from 2:45-3:45 p.m.on the FITTEAM Field. Games will typically be held on Saturday mornings at either 9:00 or 10:00 a.m. 

Intramural Soccer (September 9 - October 12)

There will be two divisions: Grades 2-3 & Grades 4-6
Cost: $75
Fee includes team shirt, team and individual photo from professional photographer.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SEPT 12, 2019. After this day a $25 late fee will be assessed.

PARENTS WE NEED YOUR HELP! Intramurals depend on JCS Background Checked Volunteer Coaches to make the program run smoothly. Please contact Coach Hoffman if you are interested.

Please be reminded that:

Thursday, September 19th is an Early Release Day. 

*Students should pack a bagged lunch as the cafeteria will be closed. 

Early Release Times:

Grades 2-6 -  11:30 a.m.

Grades 7-12 -  11:45 a.m.

Grades PK2-K -  11:50 a.m.

Grade 1 -  12:00 noon. 

Friday, September 20th - No School/Teacher In-Service

As part of our partnership with your family, we would like to invite you to participate in the Upper School Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, September 19, 2019. The first session will take place from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and the second session from 3:30-5:30 p.m. This time will be an opportunity for parents and teachers to meet and share together about how to best help your students succeed. It is our sincere hope that you will come to meet with your child's teachers.

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held in the gymnasium. Tables with two visitor chairs will be set up around the gym for all teachers to be stationed. It will not be necessary to make an appointment. When a seat opens up with a teacher you are hoping to speak with, feel free to take a seat and enjoy hearing and sharing about your children. Please feel free to contact the Upper School office at (561) 354-1923 with any questions you may have.

Our school is hosting a Follett Book Fair! Supporting a love for reading is critical to student success. Supporting your local school is just as important. The Follett Book Fair encourages your child's reading habits, builds their personal libraries and raises funds for the school, all at the same time.

What makes Follett Book Fairs different?

Follett has been supporting schools for more than 140 years which means you can expect  an awesome selection of titles, from a wide range of publishers. These are the books your children want to read. See the attached flyer for some examples. Please note, prices do not include sales tax. Visit follettgift.com to purchase a Follett gift card for your child.

Book fair dates: 

Monday, September 23rd - Friday, September 27th

Book fair times: 

8:00am - 4:00pm Monday/Tuesday/Friday

8:00am-6:00pm Wednesday/Thursday

Book fair location:

West Campus Lower School Library - Room #111

Don't forget to send your student with enough money to cover sales tax. Support your school and the avid readers in your family by visiting the book fair. We hope to see you there!

Welcome all new JCS families! You are invited to join us for our new family lunch on Wednesday, September 25th from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at Tommy Bahama restaurant in Harborside Place. Please RSVP to Outreach Director Chelsea Gunn. Look forward to seeing you then!

Due to Hurricane Dorian, this event has been rescheduled for September 26th. We look forward to seeing you then!

Our 2019-20 Theme is Rooted to Rise #EaglesRising, which comes from Colossians 2:6-7, "...walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith." Rooted to Rise T-shirts are still available! If you did not get a chance to purchase a t-shirt for your student or yourself at our open houses, you can still purchase them with the attached order form. T-shirts are $20 or two for $35. Sweatshirts are also available for $35. Simply fill in the attached form and send it in with your student, along with payment.

East Campus: Students may wear the shirt to school on their P.E. days.

West Campus: Students may wear the shirt with jeans or uniform bottoms on Fridays. 

*All attire must follow the JCS handbook guidelines for dress down days.

We are excited to give you information on the High School Retreat!

• 11th and 12th grade: Students will be going to Lake Placid Lake and Conference Center on October 3-4. The classes will have some bonding time, some time in God's Word, and a lot of fun. 
• 9th and 10th grade: Students will be going to Camp Sparta on October 4th for a great day to build relationships, learn from God's Word, and have a blast!  

 If you have questions please email Pastor Charlie.