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Pictured very top:
Two of Jones High School's School Resource Officers from the Orlando Police Department: Officer Bishop (left) and Officer Battle (right). Next week is National Police Week
across the USA (story below).
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FREE Saturday Test Prep Boot Camps
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 The end of the school year is a very busy but important time and I am honored to be able to work with you to close out the school year. Jones High School staff and students have achieved many great accomplishments this year. As we wrap up the school year for underclassmen and say goodbye to the Seniors, we have several weeks of daily instruction and end of year exams left to focus on. We must finish strong. It is important that we stay committed to the academic excellence that has been the driving force throughout this year and that was celebrated this past week with over 170 seniors (81% of the Class of 2017) signing commitments to a 4-year college, technical school, or the United States armed forces. Moreover, our college-bound students earned nearly $12 million in scholarship offers!
I look forward to assisting you for the remainder of the year to meet the school goals, to monitor systems for success, and to continue to increase student achievement at Jones High School.
Sincerely,
Dr. Leigh Ann Bradshaw
Acting Principal, Jones High School
Executive Area Director, High School Division
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Saturday, May 13
- Band Banquet - 6PM - Cafeteria
Sunday, May 14
Monday, May 15
- Amnesty Day - 2:30 - Media Center - Details
Tuesday, May 16
- IB Spanish Exam (period 1)
- Amnesty Day - 2:30 - Media Center
- Girls Weightlifting Meeting - 2:30 - Coach Stratton's room114
- Band Informational Meeting (for current, incoming, and transfer students and parents)
Wednesday, May 17
- IB Spanish Exam (period 2)
- Amnesty Day - 2:30 - Media Center
Thursday, May 18
- YoungLives Teen Mom Mentoring - both lunches
- Amnesty Day - 2:30 - Media Center
- Mentoring in Medicine Dinner - 6PM - Cafeteria
- Orange & Green Game - 7PM - Jones stadium ($5 tickets, $3 parking). If you can't attend the game, but would like to help support the team, please donate through the Jones High School Foundation. We thank you for your support.
Friday, May 19
- Senior Breakfast - 9AM to 11AM at Dave & Busters transportation provided) followed by mandatory graduation practice from 12:30 to 2:30PM - Amway Arena
- Last day to purchase tickets for the Girls Basketball banquet - contact Orangie Maxwell
- Orchestra Concert - 7PM - Auditorium (free and open to the public)
Saturday, May 20
Important Upcoming Dates:
- May 21: Senior Baccalaureate Service - 4PM at St. John's Baptist Church (30 Fred L. Maxwell Street, Orlando 32805). This is a religious service therefore it is optional.
- May 22, 23, 24 - Common Final Exams (grades 9, 10, 11)
- May 22 - JHS Commencement Ceremony - 2PM - Amway Center
- May 25 - Spring Football Game - 7PM at Wekiva - Orlando Sentinel - "Top 10 high school football games this month"
- May 29 - Memorial Day, School Holiday
- May 30 - Girls Basketball Banquet
Summer Break Opportunities:
- June 8: Public Safety Day at Valencia College's School of Public Safety - Details
- July 24-27: CLEP Testing - Details
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Don't close out the school year without taking a piece of JHS history with you! Our yearbooks are on sale for just $60! Please see Ms. Adonica Williams in room 258.
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AP World History
On Monday night, 60 AP World History students participated in the Freeman-Pedia AP World History International Kahoot Battle to prepare for their exam yesterday. The students ate pizza and wings and had a blast competing against 4,500 students worldwide! We know they did a great job on their AP exam. Special thanks to their teacher
Lesia Mathews for coordinating participation in this fun event!
City Year Biology Blitz
Last week
City Year hosted a Biology Blitz to prepare students for their Biology end-of-course exam held this past Tuesday. More than 40 students participated in the event. They enjoyed food, fellowship, and a game of Jeopardy to review important course concepts. Kudos to City Year and our Science teachers for hosting another engaging learning experience for our students!
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Jones High School has the best School Resources Officers in OCPS! We appreciate their service and how they work to protect and serve the students of Jones High School and the surrounding community.
Officer Bishop has been with the Orlando Police Department for 22 years and has served as an SRO for the last 11 years. He is a member of the SWAT team and received an Award of Valor for his heroism as a first responder to the Pulse tragedy last June.
Officer Middleton has been with OPD for 18 years and has served as an SRO for six years. She is out on light duty and we certainly look forward to having her back next year.
Officer Battle has been with OPD for five years and has served as an SRO for the last year. We are happy to have him on our team as he covers for Officer Middleton.
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Student Government Association
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Last week was SGA Campaign Week and our campus was decorated with campaign posters and items like never before. Simultaneously, current SGA members hosted a week of free events for all students to attend that gave students one last dose of Tiger pride before summer break.
On Tuesday, SGA hosted a Day of Service and took on the task of beautifying our campus. 20 plus students participated and several clubs were represented which included JROTC, Medical Magnet, Book Club, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Class, NHS, Chorus, Band, and SSTRIDE.
Wednesday was SGA Field Day and students competed in a good old fashion game of kickball.
SGA Movie Night was held on Thursday in the auditorium with a special showing of Finding Dory. Students were able to enjoy free popcorn and concessions.
Friday was the big day for SGA Elections and Voter's Registration hosted by the Orange County Supervisor of Elections. In all, we were able to register 40 students to vote!
Election results are in and are as follows:
2017-2018 Sophomore Class Officers *
- Parliamentarian - Marchel Washington
- Treasurer - Abrielle Acocella
- Secretary - Jaida Doby
- Vice President - Briance Ortiz
- President - Takeyvia Smith
- Mr. Sophomore - JaRelle Glover
- Miss Sophomore - Timneka Hall
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2017-2018 Junior Class Officers *
- Parliamentarian - D'Andre Casanova
- Treasurer - Shante Grimes
- Secretary - Tamya Jones
- Vice President- TaKiria Parker
- President - Tanaiya Wilson
- Mr. Junior - Kenneth Rolle
- Miss Junior - Karina Juarbes
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2017-2018 Senior Class Officers *
- Treasurer - Chelsea Cosme
- Vice President- Daijah Downey
- President - Claire Pate
- Mr. Senior - Jeremiah Rose
- Miss Senior - Tylyiah Andrews
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2017-2018 SGA Executive Board Officers *
- SGA Treasurer - Brianna Wallace
- SGA Secretary - Alyssa Wilson
- SGA President - Shantress Allen
- Mr. Orange & Green - O'Dravious Gay, Miss Orange & Green - Trinity Bryan
- Mr. 2nd Attendant - Michael Thomas-Loving, Miss 2nd Attendant - Nia Jones
- Mr. 1st Attendant - Tyrell Smith, Miss 1st Attendant - Emiah Youman
- Mr. Jones High School - Aaron Thompson
- Miss Jones High School - Briana Green
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* Unfilled positions will be appointed by class sponsors and/or Mr. Inman
Congratulations to all of our newly elected officers. We look forward to your growth and leadership at Jones High! Thank you,
Mr. Inman (SGA Sponsor/ESOL Curriculum Compliance Specialist)
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In our efforts to promote inclusion on our campus, the
Jones High School Exceptional Student Education department and
Best Buddies partnered with
International Baccalaureate and
SGA students to bring the complete high school prom experience to our deserving students. We came together as one body to demonstrate that different doesn't mean less, and to show that all students matter. The only thing that makes us different is how we live, love, and laugh.
Congratulations to
Prom King Semaj Clesca and
Prom Queen Keyanna Brown!
Students had a great time dancing to music, posing in the photo booth, and eating delicious food donated by our sponsors. We would like to thank
Ms. Atari Griffin who really poured her heart and soul into planning this event. She would like to thank her
ESE department and
Ms. Dariso, Ms. Moore, and
Ms. Smith for their assistance.
Mr. RJ Clark hooked us up with an excellent DJ.
We offer our sincere gratitude to our Partners in Education, without whom this special event would not have been possible:
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United States Army Junior ROTC
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JROTC held an award ceremony to honor the professionals who volunteered for the 2016-17 Promotion Board. We greatly appreciate their support of the ROTC program. We'd like to give a special thank you to...
Dawn Acocella, Mario Acocella, Lynwood Carter, Dallas Espeut-Jones, Lenore Guastella, Lesia Mathews, Liz Carter McMaster, Kimberly Moore, Stephen Pegues, Rufus Redding, Selina Wells-Harris, Captain Kenneth Wilson, Reginald Wilson.
Mr. & Mrs. Acocella receiving their awards from
Clayton Oliver above at the JROTC appreciation ceremony. They have two daughters on Honor Roll who are actively involved in numerous extracurricular activities and sports. Mr. & Mrs. Acocella have volunteered a combined 628 hours this school year helping the athletic department, Medical Magnet program, Art Club, and JROTC. THANK YOU!
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Class of 2017 Top Ten
Last Friday we had a celebration for the Class of 2017 Top Ten. Students celebrated with family members, friends, and our guidance counselors. Congratulations to...
- Emmanuelle Paul - Florida State University
- Daschicka Streeter - Florida State University
- Kennae Ellis - University of Florida
- Chase Brown - Stetson University
- Dazia Baerga - Valencia College
- Sharisia Allen - Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
- Karen Gonzalez - University of Florida
- Albreanna Jenkins - Bethune-Cookman University
- Chris Chong - University of Central Florida
- Lauredan Official - University of Florida
Watch
this video to find out what our Top Ten students have declared as their majors!
JHS Inaugural Academic Signing Day
Paris Richmond (Bethune-Cookman University), Jaylon Roberson (Valencia College - Bridges to Success), Terrena-Rose Rucker (Johnson & Wales University)
Academic Signing Day, May 8, 2017
On Monday we held our first ever Academic Signing Day to celebrate the students who have been accepted to a post-secondary institution. We are proud to report that 80% of our senior class will further their education immediately after high school. And even better, this class received nearly 12 million dollars in scholarship offers!
The entire student body cheered as the seniors ran through a tunnel of cheerleaders as we announced their name and where they plan to study. We purchased a college hat and polo for each student. This will be an annual tradition going forward and we know our number will be even higher next year. Way to go, Tigers! We wish the Class of 2017 the absolute best as their continue their studies at the following institutions:
- Adventist University
- United States Air Force (4)
- Albany State
- United States Army (3)
- Aveda Institute (3)
- Bethune-Cookman University (22)
- Bennett College
- Bluefield College
- Bowling Green
- Broward College
- Daytona State College
- Edward Waters (2)
- Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (12)
- Florida Atlantic University
- University of Florida (4)
- Florida State University (2)
- Johnson & Wales University
- New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Northwest Kansas Technical College
- Orange Technical College (8)
- Pierce College of California (3)
- Rainy River College
- Seminole State College (9)
- Southern Illinois University
- Stetson University
- Tallahassee Community College (2)
- University of Tennessee
- Tennessee State University
- Thomas University
- University of Central Florida (8)
- University of North Florida
- University of South Florida (4)
- Valencia College (67)
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