Greetings JCS Families,

What a wonderful first semester it has been at Jupiter Christian School! The Guidance office has been enjoying the opportunity to meet with families and encourage students who are struggling academically or emotionally, assist in college planning, seizing scholarship opportunities and optimizing your student's testing experiences. We have been blessed to host dozens of colleges on campus thus far with a Christian College Fair, Financial Aid Seminar and Admissions Panel, and numerous college rep visits through the fall semester. We have enjoyed presenting to 7th and 9th graders about successfully transitioning into Upper School and High School, presenting to juniors about the Secrets to College Admission, we've held essay writing sessions for seniors and weekly College Workshops to support application efforts, to name a few. One of the biggest highlights in our Guidance world is to meet with your students individually. Efforts continue to be underway to call students in to meet one-on-one with their counselor, which will continue through the remainder of the school year.

As we prepare for the upcoming semester, we will continue to provide comprehensive presentations to grade levels, meet individually with students and partner to support the success of your family. We look forward to hosting another college fair in the spring, leading the College Tour during minimester, supporting Pathfinder efforts for our senior nominees, providing a Junior Seminar and hosting an ACT and school-wide standardized testing including Terra Nova, ACT Aspire, PSAT 10 and AP exams. One highlight I am particularly pleased with is our partnership with Athletics to bring a former colleague and friend, Goeun Lee, from Yale University to campus to discuss NCAA requirements and suggestions for collegiate athletic recruitment.

I am so blessed to have an amazing team who is passionate about furthering your student's future and removing barriers to their success. I see God's hand moving at Jupiter Christian School and I am thankful for all He is doing in our lives, both seen and unseen. Thank you for your partnership as we continue to further develop and improve our efforts to serve your students.

Blessings,

Aliza Beaulieu, M.S., RMHCI

Director of Guidance, College and Career

Community Service Reminder:

High School (9-12th grade) must complete a minimum of 30 hours per year.

Middle School (7-8th grade) must complete a minimum of 20 hours per year.

Community Service is voluntary, unpaid work intended to help people.
Community Service Club meets on Tuesdays from 2:50-3:50 p.m. in Room 101 and is open to middle school and high school students.
See Student Services or your Naviance account for Community Service ideas.

NCAA Presentation

January 27, 2020

Join the Guidance and Athletic offices as they partner to host Goeun Lee, CFO for Athletics at Yale College. Goeun is an experienced compliance officer who deeply understands the recruitment process in higher education. Goeun will be available prior to the event for coffee and refreshments at 5:30 p.m. She will present from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and will take questions until 7:30 p.m. We are blessed to host her and that she is willing to travel down to sunny south Florida to make this presentation.

NACCAP College Fair

February 4, 2020

The Guidance Office is excited to announce that we will be hosting the NACCAP Palm Beach County Christian College Fair on Tuesday, February 4 from 1-3 p.m. in our West Campus Gymnatorium. Representatives of Christian universities from across the nation will be there to share information and answer questions. This is an opportunity our JCS high school students and parents won't want to miss! The fair is FREE and open to the public as well so please share this with your friends, church, and members of the community. See you there!

ACT Testing at JCS

February 25, 2020

Juniors, as well as Seniors that have already registered with Guidance, will be taking the ACT at JCS on Tuesday, February 25th. This is an excellent opportunity for Juniors to take the ACT during the school day. Students need to bring two sharpened number 2 pencils and an approved calculator. You can find a list of approved calculator at ACT.org. Students need to be in the gym and seated by 7:45am. If you plan to sign your child out after testing, you must email Susie Mydock at smydock@jupiterchristian.org prior to testing day.

PSAT 10

February 28, 2020

Sophomores will be taking the PSAT on this nationally scheduled date at JCS. The PSAT 10 is a great way for students to practice for the SAT. Students need to bring two sharpened number 2 pencils and an approved calculator. You can find a list of approved calculator at CollegeBoard.org. Students need to be in the gym and seated by 7:45am. If you plan to sign your child out after testing, you must email Susie Mydock at smydock@jupiterchristian.org prior to testing day.

9th Grade Parent Seminar/Update

November 19, 2019

The Guidance Department hosted a parent seminar on the morning of Tuesday, November 19th in the Media Center to update parents on all 9th grade initiatives, discuss academic planning, and to share the Guidance presentation that was shared with students the week prior.

Senior Panel for 9th Grade

November 21

A panel of Seniors spoke to the JCS Freshman Class on "What I Wish I Knew in 9th Grade" during their GAP groups. The purpose of this time was to allow students the opportunity to hear from their peers about their high school experience and to learn how to intentionally invest in this season as we encourage them to consider the importance of the next four years.

College Workshops during 7th Hour in Room 212

Wednesdays (Extended through December 4th)

Mrs. Beaulieu assisted students on Wednesdays through December 4th with troubleshooting application issues and helped to answer questions and point students in the right direction. Students should set appointments in Student Services with any remaining college application questions.

Financial Aid Seminar and Admissions Panel

November 21 at 6:30 p.m.

This seminar reviewed funding opportunities for college including scholarships based on academics, Bright Futures, FAFSA and more. Parents gained valuable information on paying for college and received the inside scoop on college admissions from the experts who answered questions Q & A style! The JCS Guidance Department had representatives from University of Central Florida, Nova Southeastern University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Florida Atlantic University, The Ohio State University.

JCS is pleased to announce their 2020 Pathfinder Nominees. Students will compete in an interview process in March at Palm Beach Atlantic University. The Pathfinder High School Scholarship awards are presented each year to those high school seniors in Palm Beach and Martin counties who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in academic, vocational and athletic categories. Pathfinders is sponsored by The Palm Beach Post. These awards are presented each year to recognize excellence and to encourage these students to one day bring their considerable talents to the communities where each received a start on the path to a good education and a rewarding career. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive high school scholarship programs in the state. Each category will be presented at the ceremony May 13, 2020 at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. Please congratulate our outstanding students!

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Cade Gerks
ART Clayton Moore
BUSINESS Adam Savoie
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Kelly Sproule
COMPUTER SCIENCE Jeremy Briegel
DRAMA Damiana Zesiv
HISTORY/POLITICAL SCIENCE Luke Thomson
LITERATURE Melody Summers
MATHEMATICS Dean Freeman
SCIENCE Will Eison
SPORTS Nathan Espinal

Congratulations to the following JCS Seniors for their College Acceptances! Seniors: Let Student Services know when you have been accepted to a College or University and we will add you to the list!

PEYTON DEPASQUALE

Johnson & Wales University

ELLIE DICKERSON
Florida Atlantic University

NATHAN ESPINAL
University of North Florida
Liberty University

WILL EISON

Ole Miss

Florida Polytechnic University

REYNA FERRARO
Ole Miss
St. Mary's Academic College

Marquette University

CASEY GEIST
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

JOHNNY GROSSO
Liberty University

Southeastern University

Palm Beach Atlantic

Flagler College

KAILEY KIDWELL
Palm Beach Atlantic

CONNOR POLETTI
University of Alabama

CARSON QUINN
Florida Institute of Technology
Samford University

Aubrun University

Florida Southern College

JUSTIN SPEAR
Ole Miss
Kennesaw State
Coastal Carolina
Liberty University

KELLY SPROULE
Freed-Hardeman University

MELODY SUMMERS
Stetson University

ARTHUR TENG
Florida Atlantic University