News

Please follow the link below to view Mr. Perry Le Grange's letter.

From the Principal's Desk
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Students will be released early on Friday, September 3rd, due to a half-day in-service for faculty and staff in the afternoon. The early dismissal time is 12:45 p.m., and lunch will not be served because of the early dismissal. Parents, please make arrangements for the early dismissal of students.

Monday, September 6th, is Labor Day and a holiday for our students, faculty and staff. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 7th.

Our first campus-based blood drive for the Coastal Bend Blood Center on Monday, August 30th, was quite successful. Our students, and a few parents and staff members, donated 42 units of blood. These lifesaving units of blood will help to provide families and individuals across the Coastal Bend with a second chance at life. We plan to host at least two additional campus-based blood drives this year.

Last year the JPIIH Orchestra competed in Texas Association for Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) music contests all the way to Belton, Texas. This year our Orchestra has gained a few more new members and the instrumentation is expanding to the full range of string voices. Under the direction of David Barrera, the Orchestra members rehearse every day during first period, first thing in the morning. Let's hope that we'll be cheering our Orchestra on to the state competition again in the Spring.

JPIIHS Orchestra Meets First Period

The JPIIHS girls athletic programs have been supported by the Lady Centurion Booster Club for several years. The 2010-2011 organizational meeting for the Lady Centurion Booster Club is scheduled for Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in our Library. Officers will be elected at this meeting. The goal of the Lady Centurion Booster Club is to help support the various campus girls athletic organizations, award letterman jackets, and host an awards banquet in the Spring.

Mark Flores
JPIIHS Class of 2010
Currently attending Texas A&M University
Corpus Christi

The JPIIHS PTO invites members of our school community to join the JPIIHS PTO. All who join will receive a special PTO t-shirt. The PTO's mission is to promote open communication and good will among parents, teachers, and administration. Make plans to attend the meeting and join the JPIIHS PTO.

PTO Flyer and Membership Application

On Wednesday, August 25th, our seniors joined students from across the Diocese in attending a special Mass at the Cathedral for the start of the school year. Bishop William Michael Mulvey celebrated Mass. As each group of students entered the Cathedral they were preceded by fellow students who carried their school banners. Below you will see photos from the Mass, including both JPIIHS seniors and students representing Bishop Garriga Preparatory Middle School.

Adriana and Gilbert

JPIIHS Class of 2011

Students from Bishop Garriga Middle Preparatory School

Centurion football is in full swing for 2010-2011. Come support our boys varsity and junior varsity teams. This season most of the games are at home, so join us in the stands.

Football Schedules

Guest lecturer, Sean Michael Breeden, spoke with John Paul II theology students this past Friday. Sean is a Franciscan University graduate who will be doing mission work in Honduras in the upcoming months.  Sean asked the students where they were getting their truth from, whether from the media or from the word of God. He used numerous song quotes to demonstrate his point. He challenged the students to examine how much time they spend taking in various forms of the media compared with time spent reading the Truth, God’s word. Sean asked them to consider if there is in fact absolute truths. He also spoke about how being created in the image and likeness of God makes each person awesome, both ourselves and our enemies. Sean’s dynamic presentation and humor engaged the students as they were challenged to ponder the meaning of Truth in their lives.

Sean Michael Breeden Speaks to Theology Students

The class orientations have begun for the 2010-2011 school year. Each grade level participates in a monthly presentation that discusses a variety of topics. Academic advisors Ted Garcia (11th - 12th graders) and Rudy Gonzalez (9-10 graders), along with guest speakers, visit with each grade level to keep our students well informed regarding grade appropriated topics, such as reviews of graduation requirements, PSAT, ACT, SAT, college admissions, types of financial aid, occupations and professions, and more. This week's guest speakers for the seniors were Sara King (Del Mar College Outreach Specialist) and Kelsey Cloud (Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Go Center Mentor).

Left - Right: Lawrence, Meagan, Sara King, Kelsey Cloud , Josh, and Candace

One of our major campus events is the Annual Live Nativity held in December. Under the direction of Sherri Davis this event draws hundreds of visitors to our campus, as they drive through the front of our campus to view numerous live settings depicting parts of the Nativity of Jesus. An initial organizational meeting will be held on September 23 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Room. Parents can receive hours for attending the meeting and for helping with the Nativity Production.

2009-2010 HARDBOUND YEARBOOK
Pre-Sale Going on NOW
$50.00

Yearbook Signing Party to be held on September 9th 2010
In Cafeteria Foyer
During Teacher Meet and Greet Open House.
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2010 Graduates are Invited
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4-year sets on sale for $80 while supplies last.
ALL YEARBOOKS WILL BE DELIVERED DURING PARTY
and books will be sold during the event.

Purchase during lunch periods or at Centurion Exchange.
Cash/Check/Credit/Debit

Online Sales available.  Reply with your e-mail address and we will send you a link to pay online.

Parents, the Edline Activation codes will be available for pickup at the front office beginning Tuesday, 8/17, after 4 p.m. This is the account you set up to access your student's school grades. Please collect your code as early as possible to view your student's progress in all classes.

The JPIIHS volleyball team is ready to the first game of the season playing against Banquete in our gym this Friday, August 13th. Junior varsity plays at 5:00 p.m. and Varsity at 6:00 p.m. Come support our teams, and make plans to attend other games. Following the link below for the 2010 schedule.

Volleyball 2010 Schedule

Creating and Maintaining Safe Environment Workshops (CMSE) are required for all church personnel, clergy, teachers, volunteers and others working with or for the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Corpus Christi. Workshops are two hours long. Persons attending a full workshop will receive a certificate of participation. Training must be renewed every three years.

Workshops will continue to be scheduled and announced throughout the year. Persons should attend as soon as possible upon assuming duties with the parish or program.

CMSE Classes Schedule

School Health 2010-2011 Brochure

Scholarship Section

Did you know that there are over 240 Catholic colleges and universities in the United States? The link below will display a listing complied by the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Catholic Colleges and Universities

One of our JPIIHS parents has made us aware of an online tutoring service that is free for military families. "tutor.com" charges the general public a per hour service fee -- however, the same service is free for military families. Military families can set up an account for students and then tutors can be accessed for a variety of subjects and grade levels. Click the link below for more information.

Tutoring Service Free for Military Families

To help families who like to plan ahead we are placing a link below to the 2010-2011 school calendar. Students will start the new school year on August 9, 2010, and end on May 27, 2011.

2010-2011 School Calendar

Go to eCampusTours

These are both powerful programs that are free to students who have taken the PSAT. The college admissions process gets more and more competitive each year, and these two programs can help students make great strides in the college readiness process. Click the links below to get started.

• QuickStart
• MyRoad

• Program Outline
• JPIIHS Academic Notes
• Junior/Senior Checklist

FAFSA.gov

Now and then you come across a good Web site that is helpful with regard to "how to go to college" information -- and a free service at that. The United States Department of Education is interested in students learning about key questions about college, such as Why Go?, What to do? and How to pay? Click the graphic below to access college.gov for some useful information that may well answer some of your questions and concerns about going to college.

college.gov

Seniors, as you work through the college application process you will need to contact our registrar for transcripts, and you will need to complete a "Request for Transcript" form from Mrs. Rosina Salas in her office. Also, if you need letters of recommendation from faculty members you will need to provide them with a personal resume and at least two weeks lead time for the completion of either the written or online recommendations.

We have created a new section for our Go Center. This section will display information about college admissions, scholarships, and more. To access this new section click the link below.

jpiihighschool.org/GoCenter.html

Visit our "New" Centurion Exchange in the foyer of the JPIIHS Cafetorium. You'll find lots of JPIIHS Centurion gear. Now you can view a sampling of items by clicking the link below. For more information e-mail rlongoria3@grandecom.net.

Centurion Exchange Catalog

Seniors may use applytexas.org to apply to any Texas college and university. With more and more colleges and universities moving to paperless applications for admissions, this was a valuable hands-on activity. Our school code is 441-504, however, students will find that on applytexas.org is is listed as 2441504.

The students can find a vast amount of college related information at the College Board’s Web site. Parents will also benefit by taking time to browse the “For Parents” section. To learn more about the services at the College Board’s Web site, click the College Board icon below.

One of the expectations for all JPIIHS students is that of giving back to our community through Christian Solidarity service hours. The realms of service our schools focuses upon are aiding the poor, sick, elderly, disabled and advocating for human life. Our student engage in providing service in pre-approved projects, and are required to provide documentation. Please see the associated documents (four pages) in PDF format by clicking the link below.

• Solidarity Projects & Documents
• Parent & Student Letter
• Youth Volunteer Documents

Seniors who have not taken either the SAT or ACT need to take at least one of these exams as soon as possible. Many deadlines must be met in the college application process, as well as deadlines for financial assistance. There are two test dates coming in October; however, students need to register for these tests by September. Below you will see links for more online information and registration. Also note the links to Web sites that provide practice questions and tests, most of which is free. Our Go Center collegiate mentors are also available as a resource for information and assistance. Contact our Academic Advisor Ted Garcia for more information.

• ACT
• Web site
• Register Online
• Practice questions & test

• SAT
• Web site
• Register Online
• Practice test & questions
  

• Dress Code Clarifications
  • Word Document
  • PDF Version

The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority has added a new bus route to our front door next to our traffic light entrance on Saratoga and across the street at the City Natatorium. The new service will depart the Southside Station near Palmera Mall making stops at John Paul II HS, City Natatorium and then expressing to Port Ayers Stations and returning to the Southside Station. The bus will only be traveling on weekdays with two morning and two afternoon trips. Below are links to maps and schedules.

http://www.ccrta.org/

http://ccrta.nextinsight.com/routes.php?mrnid=38