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AP Drawing Portfolio Senior Profile: Katherine Barringer
The AP Drawing Portfolio is an intensive course, requiring students to produce art at the college level. Students compile a portfolio of 15-20 original artworks demonstrating mastery in composition, technique, and concept. They pursue the WHY behind their own artistic process and participate in weekly critiques of classmates’ work, as well as submit completed pieces…
Read MoreESJ Holds First Remote Health, Safety, and Well-Being Event
ESJ’s first remote learning Health, Safety, and Well-Being event was held yesterday, and students were very creative in their activities. They were asked to go outside and take a picture of an activity that represents Health, Safety, and Well-Being for them personally, such as something that represents comfort right now, or something that was already…
Read MoreCARES Act Offers Tax Benefits to Donors for 2020
CARES Act Offers Tax Benefits to Donors for 2020 The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides tax benefits which incentivize giving to non-profit organizations. Previously, taxpayers who claimed the standard deduction of $10,000 (a group which includes 92% of all taxpayers) did not get a tax benefit related to any charitable contributions…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Preventing the Spread and What to Do if You Are Sick
While there are no reported cases of individuals testing positive for coronavirus in the Episcopal community, new information is shared frequently from the CDC about the virus. Below are some important reminders for what you should be doing to help prevent the spread of the disease. Emergency warning signs include: trouble breathing, persistent pain or…
Read MoreWinston Foundation Grants Episcopal Funding for Technology and Teens Programming
Episcopal recently received funding from the Winston Family Foundation for a grant program entitled Technology and Teenagers. Surveys conducted through ESJ\’s Health, Safety, and Well-Being program have identified social media and technology as key contributors to student anxiety levels. Teachers echo the sentiment and strive to incorporate technology in the classroom without losing connection to…
Read MoreTeachers, Students Dive into Remote Learning
Persuading classmates to buy a chicken in Freshman Seminar; an interpretive dance depicting a scene from Othello submitted via video for Honors English; a poem describing daily responsibilities of a medieval job during the Middle Ages; and an online Bible study are all examples of different ways Episcopal faculty are seeking to make remote learning engaging and interesting…
Read MoreA.P Draw, Paint, Print Senior Spotlight Interview: Ally Raudenbush
The AP Drawing Portfolio is an intensive course, requiring students to produce art at the college level. Students compile a portfolio of 15-20 original artworks demonstrating mastery in composition, technique, and concept. They pursue the WHY behind their own artistic process and participate in weekly critiques of classmates\’ work, as well as submit completed pieces…
Read MoreSally Hogshead '87 and Timo Weiland '01 Inducted into Alumni Hall of Honor
The Alumni Hall of Honor gained two new inductees on Tuesday, March 11. Timo Weiland ’01 and Sally Hogshead ’87 were inducted during a special ceremony in the Munnerlyn. Hall of Honor members represent professional and personal accomplishments in the following areas: Arts, Athletics, Humanitarian, Academia, and Business. These five fields represent individual facets of…
Read MoreCollege Counseling Hosts Multiple Events
College Counseling hosted and participated in several events last week. On Monday the office held informational meetings for parents of 8th grade students. On Wednesday Ryan Riggs, Director of College Counseling, presented on a panel sponsored by High School 9:12, with Alan Verlander, CEO of Airstream Ventures. The panel was open to Duval County Public School…
Read MoreA.P. Draw, Paint, Print Senior Spotlight Interview: Madeline Pruden
The AP Drawing Portfolio is an intensive course, requiring students to produce art at the college level. Students compile a portfolio of 15-20 original artworks demonstrating mastery in composition, technique, and concept. They pursue the WHY behind their own artistic process and participate in weekly critiques of classmates’ work, as well as submit completed pieces…
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