Welcome to a new school year at San Juan Diego Catholic High School!

Take a moment to hear from our principal as we kick off an exciting new school year. Just click below to watch the message.

Holy Cross Value of the Month - Building Respect

Respect is the foundation of a positive community, guiding how we treat others and ourselves. Throughout August, we’ll explore what it means to truly respect one another and how we can strengthen our community through our words and actions.

Announcements and Key Dates @SJD

• August 12 - First day of school. Click here to see instructions about the first week of classes.

• August 15 - Feast of the Assumption - Holy Day of Obligation. Students must wear their Mass uniforms. Mass will be held at San Jose at 12:00 PM. Regular uniform on Friday.

• August 17 at 10:00 am - Opening Mass of the Holy Spirit. See invitation below.

• August 21 at 6:00 pm - Greece Trip Info Session - Learn more about our Spring Break 2025 student trip. The meeting will be in the Library. For more information, contact Dr. Pellot at cpellot@sjdchs.org.

• August 21 - Picture Day

• Click here to see other important dates at SJD in the month of August.

Introducing New Staff

We are thrilled to welcome new members to the SJD family!

Please join us in greeting:

First day of practice for Fall Sports is Monday, August 5th! Please have a current physical and medical history forms on file (physicals are good for 1 year).

TAPPS Physical Form

TAPPS Medical History Form

If you are a NEW incoming 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student, also please fill out the transfer paperwork.

TAPPS Student Transfer Form

TAPPS Previous Athletic Participation Form

Volleyball

1st day of practice & tryouts: Monday, August 5th - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - wear Red Saints shirt, black spandex/tights/shorts, knee pads, sneakers, hair pulled back, and bring water bottle (no Stanley-type cups with straws - water bottle must be closed when practicing). 

Volleyball Tryout Intent Form: 24-25 SJD Vball Tryout Intent Form 

Practice times for the first week and the entire season: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Study Hall 4:15pm-5:00pm)

Please see here the Volleyball 2024 Games Schedule.

Head Coach: Jennielle Strother jstrother@sjdchs.org

Assistant Coach: Brittany Roberts broberts@sjdchs.org

6 Man Football

Mandatory Camp:

Dates: August 5th - August 10th

Time: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Where: SJD Practice Field

This mandatory camp will be for players to build skills, bond with teammates, and establish positions and team identity as we prepare for the upcoming season.

Regular Season Practice Schedule:

Dates: August 12th - August 16th and August 19th - August 22nd

Team Meeting/Study Hall: 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Practice: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Where: SJD Practice Field

Please see here the Six Man Football 2024 Games Schedule.

Head Coach: Sean Vondrak svondrak@sjdchs.org

Assistant Coach:Gabriel Vondrak gvondrak@sjdchs.org

Cross Country

Week 1: August 5-6 and August 8-9 meet at 7:00am @ SJD (no practice Wednesday)

Please see here the Cross Country 2024 Schedule.

Head Coach: Michael Horn mhorn@sjdchs.org

Assistant Coach: Victor Castillo victor.castillo@sjdchs.org

*Cross Country is a Lifetime Sport and can be done with another team sport (ie, football, volleyball)

"Fruit for Thought" the New SJD Blog

Our new school year brings fresh perspectives and insights. Read our first blog of the year, featuring reflections on our school's values and goals, including thoughts from our students on how they plan to achieve their aspirations

Strategies for Achieving Your Goals

As you set your goals for this school year, remember that success requires planning, dedication, and the right strategies.

Tips for Achieving Your Goals:

Break It Down: Divide big goals into smaller, manageable tasks. For instance, if you want to improve your grades, start by setting aside daily study time.

Stay Organized: Use a planner or digital calendar to track assignments, tests, and activities. Staying organized helps reduce stress and keeps you prepared.

Prioritize: Focus on the most important tasks first to use your time effectively.

Seek Support: Don’t hesitate to ask for help—from teachers, classmates, or the counselor. Support is a strength, not a weakness.

Be Persistent: Challenges are part of the process. Stay positive, reassess when needed, and keep moving forward.

To give you some inspiration, here’s how a few of our students are approaching their goals this year:

Student Goals:

• SJD Freshmen: "I want to try new sports and make new friends, also I want to get better at Math so I will be asking questions when I need help".

• SJD Sophomore: "I want to improve my grades, for that I will study hard and keep my self organized with an agenda".

As you set out to achieve your goals this year, remember that you have a whole community of support here at San Juan Diego Catholic High School. Your teachers, friends, and family are all here to help you succeed. Embrace this year with focus and faith, and make it one of growth and accomplishment!

Wishing you success,

Angelica Saldana

Admissions Director

San Juan Diego Catholic High School

About Last Week at SJD

Last week was full of excitement! From the New Student Orientation to the Student Retreat, we’ve captured moments of learning, bonding, and spiritual growth. Follow us on social media to see pictures of all the events.

Lunch Orders

SJD offers lunch from Flavia's Monday-Thursday.

On Fridays students may buy lunch from student council, different options will be offered every Friday as well.

To order lunch click on the link below or students can scan QR located in the concessions stand before 8:30 am every morning.

Lunch must be paid with cash and students should bring exact change.

Health: Upcoming Free Heart Screenings

Health and safety are top priorities at SJD. We’re pleased to share information about free heart screenings available to high school students ages 14 to 18 through the Championship Hearts Foundation. These screenings are vital for early detection and prevention.



Academic Calendar 2024-2025

(Click in the image to see the calendar)