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School Hours
Wednesday - 9:35 am - 3:05 pm
Gates open for students at 8:45 am. Students arriving on campus before 8:45 am for a club meeting, athletics or working with a teacher must meet the club sponsor/teacher/coach at the entrance and time designated by the teacher.
Front Office Hours
Front Office Hours are 8:45 am - 4:45 pm
Upcoming Events
November 11th - Veteran's Day - No School
November 12th - Beatlejuice Jr. Musical Theatre Production @ 7:00 pm
November 13th - Beatlejuice Jr. Musical Theatre Production @ 7:00 pm
November 13th - Interims Issued
November 13th - PTSO & SAC Meetings @ 6:15 PM
November 13th - Picture Retakes
November 20th - Sing in the Holidays Choir Concert
November 24th-28th 🍂Thanksgiving Break
Beachside Theatre
Beetlejuice Jr.
Beachside Musical Theatre presents: Beetlejuice Jr.
Based on the hit movie and Broadway musical, Beetlejuice Jr. follows Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teen who teams up with a mischievous demon to unleash a world of spooky fun. With big laughs, catchy songs, and plenty of pandemonium, this family-friendly production is sure to be a scream!
Show Dates & Times:
• Wednesday , Nov. 12 – 7:00 PM
• Thursday, Nov. 13 – 7:00 PM
Location: Beachside High School Theatre (Auditorium)
Tickets: $12 General Admission
Don’t miss the chaos, comedy, and charm of Beetlejuice Jr.—it’s showtime!
Chorus
School Counseling
Financial Aid
Financial aid is any resource that can assist in off setting the cost of college. It covers such expenses as books and supplies, tuition and fees, room and board, and transportation. Typically students/families will apply for financial aid at four levels: Federal, State, Institutional and Private Aid. Note: No one should assume they will not qualify for financial aid! Scholarships and university programs consider a wide range of factors when awarding money for education.
Federal Financial Aid
Federal financial aid is money that students can use to help pay for college. There are three main types of aid: grants, work-study and loans.
Who gets it? Everyone should apply for federal student aid regardless of income.
How to apply? Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
When to apply? FAFSA becomes available October of the students senior year. Students should apply EVERY year throughout college.
Step by Step Instructions to Fill out FAFSA – FAFSA Preview Presentation from FLDOE
Federal Student Aid Resources
Federal Student Aid Website (FAFSA)
State Financial Aid
State financial aid is money that students can use to help pay for college. There are many grants and scholarships available but Bright Futures and First Generation Grant are the most common.
Who gets it? Everyone should apply for Florida financial aid regardless of income, GPA, or test scores.
How to apply? Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application
When to apply? The Florida financial aid application becomes available October 1 of the students senior year. Students should apply as soon as possible senior year.
Institutional Financial Aid
Institutional (college/university/vocational school) student aid is money that students can use to help pay for college. Often times the college or university will require a separate application for aid.
Who gets it? Students should talk to the college’s financial aid office to determine what the qualifications are for their financial aid.
How to apply? Colleges usually have a separate application process for financial aid. Check the schools website to determine how you should apply for financial aid.
When to apply? Financial aid deadlines vary from school to school but keep checking the schools website and apply as soon as possible during senior year.
Private Aid
Scholarships can come from a variety of sources.
Who gets it? There are many different scholarships that are available to many different students.
How to apply? There are many ways to find scholarships. Click link for tips and ways to find scholarships.
When to apply? Start thinking about and applying for scholarships in 9th grade. If you qualify, apply!
Athletics
Varsity Football
11/4 vs. Fleming Island @ Beachside High School
Swim and Dive
11/5 Regionals at Morcom Aquatic Center
11/15 State Meet @ Ocala FAST
Girls Golf
11/4 Regional Tournament @ Hawkstone Country Club
11/11-11/12 State Tournament @ Mission Inn Resort
Boys Golf
11/3 Regional Tournament @ Twin Rivers Golf Club
11/11-11/12 State Tournament @ Mission Inn Resort
Cross Country
11/8 District Meet @ Middleburg High School
Girls Soccer
11/4 vs. Matanzas @ Fort Family
11/7 vs. Navarre @ Creekside
11/8 vs. Gulf Breeze @ Patton Park
11/10 vs. Nease @ Bartram Trail
Boys Soccer
11/3 vs. Atlantic Coast @ Atlantic High School
11/7 vs. Mandarin @ Veterans Park High School
11/10 vs. Duval Charter @ Duval Charter High School
11/12 vs. Middleburg @ Middleburg High School
11/13 vs. Englewood @ Englewood High School
Boys Basketball
11/11 & 11/13 Preseason Classic @ Providence High School
Girls Basketball
11/12 & 11/13 Preseason Games @ Beachside High School
Girls Weightlifting
11/12 vs. Nease @ Nease High School
🎫Tickets for all home athletic events are available online at GoFan.
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Wrestling Tryouts
🤼 Boys and Girls tryouts will be held on November 10th in the cafeteria.
You must have a completed Athletic Clearance to tryout. 🤼
2025-2026 Student Pass
SJCSD Sporting Event Policies
Seniors
Seniors if you have not picked up your senior swag order from Jostens please see Mrs. Waggoner in room 4-028 to pick up your order. Cap and Gown/Announcements will be delivered in March.
Yearbook
Peer Tutoring
Varsity Tutors
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Your child can also explore:
• SAT®/ACT® prep and diagnostic testing
• College essay review and admissions resources
• Study aids, including flashcards and planners
• On-demand help for AP® classes, homework, and test prep
• StarCourses led by college professors, authors, and industry experts
Sign in to Clever and click on the Varsity Tutors Application
School Access Volunteer Application
Notice parents/guardians and other guests: In order to physically come into our school building for any type of meeting or event during the school day you must have an approved school access volunteer application. For more information and to apply for school access click here.
PTSO
Have you joined the PTSO yet? If not, do so today! So many great things happen at Beachside because of our PTSO and families. Be a part of all the fun and join today!
St. Johns County Driver Education Program
The St. Johns County Tax Collector offers a Learner Permit Prep Class and the General Knowledge Exam in our program that meets the new Florida driver education requirements at all 8 public high schools in St. Johns County. We will be at Beachside High School again January 5-16 and March 24-April 7.
Follow the link to register: SJCTC DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM – St. Johns County Tax Collector or email driversed@sjctax.us for more information.
Fortify Florida
FortifyFL is a website and app developed at the direction of Florida Legislature. Any student, educator, parent or member of the public can report school safety concerns directly to law enforcement and school administrators anonymously and easily through the FortifyFL app or online at getfortifyfl.com