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Your Community Brief from Jones High School
Friday, September 29, 2017
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It's hard to believe that today is the final school day for the month of September 2017 - a month that we will all remember for some time to come. If you are a member of the Jones High School family and are still trying to recover from the impact of Hurricane Irma, we are here to help you (see below).
Printed Progress Reports went home with students on Monday. Now is the time to take action. Please do not wait until the week of October 13 when Report Card grades are due. We offer free tutoring on Tuesdays from 2:45 to 4:00pm and on select Saturdays from 8:00 to 11:00am. Students are fed and have the opportunity to earn incentives and Jones gear for their participation.
Tutoring Information
I would also like to thank you for reading these weekly community briefs. Kindly remember that we have several social media sites that are continuously updated during the week with the very latest Jones news (see links at bottom). If you have yet to visit one of our social media sites, I encourage you to do so.
We look forward to seeing our students, parents, community members and the BEST alumni in the land at our Homecoming activities next week. Please see the detailed schedule below.
Allison Kirby
Principal
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Upcoming Events
Due to Hurricane Irma, we lost six days of instructional time.
Superintendent Dr. Jenkins used her authority to waive two. On September 19,
Florida Department of Education Commissioner Pam Stewart waived two days. That means we have a total of four instructional days that do not need to be made up. Our makeup days will be:
- Friday, October 27, 2017
- Monday, November 20, 2017
Homecoming is next week. Please see below for a full list of all events.
September 29
- Jones vs. Bishop Moore - 7:30pm - Jones Stadium (televised on Spectrum Sports)
September 30
- FREE Tiger Academy Tutoring - 8 to 11am - please report to cafeteria by 7:45am so you have time to eat. In addition to receiving direct instruction from some of our best teachers, students are eligible to win prizes! Check out the photos from last Saturday, and see you tomorrow.
October 1
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Delta Xi Lambda Chapter - Young Men of Distinction FREE Mentoring Program (for young men in grades 7-12) - 3PM at the Orlando Public Library Magnolia Room - REGISTER HERE
October 2
- Science Club Meeting - 2PM - Science 108
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes - 3PM - Brogger Room 232
October 7
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Homecoming 2017 - A Celestial Affair: A Legacy Written in the Stars
Please visit the
SGA website for all things Homecoming!
You may purchase homecoming dance tickets two ways:
- www.schoolpay.com for $25 each with a debit/credit card;
- During A/B lunch shifts for $30 cash - look for Mrs. Richardson inside of the cafeteria
Students who do not attend Jones will be required to complete this
guest form and obtain permission to attend from JHS administration prior to purchasing a ticket. For more information, please see
Mrs. Dana Richardson.
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Vital Signs
Student Attendance
* In the above chart, lower values are more favorable indicating fewer students per day that already have at least 2 unexcused absences on their record.
Weekly
Attendance
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Aug. 18
(5 days)
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Aug. 25
(5 days)
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Sept. 1
(5 days)
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Sept. 7 a)
(3 days)
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Sept. 21
(5 days)
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9th gr. b)
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97.7%
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95.2%
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96.2%
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96.2%
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97.2%
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10th. gr.
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97.5%
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91.6%
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94.1%
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94.5%
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94.7%
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11th gr.
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96.1%
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91.6%
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94.5%
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93.5%
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95.9%
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12th gr.
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95.5%
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92.0%
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94.8%
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92.9%
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97.4%
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Combined
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96.8%
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92.8%
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94.9%
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94.4%
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96.3%
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a) Monday was Labor Day and Friday campus was closed due to Hurricane Irma
b) Freshmen have led in 4 of the 5 first school weeks of 2017-2018
Credit:
Mrs. Donna Drakes, Attendance Office
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College & Career Center
Financial Aid
Seniors, please take a moment to check out the OCPS Scholarship Bulletin
The 2018-19 FAFSA launches in ONE WEEK! And there is money to help you pay for college. Fill out the FAFSA to apply! You can also click here to view a bigger version of the graphic below.
Upcoming College Visits
(see Mr. Hadley/Naviance to register)
- October 5 - New College
- October 17 - Old Dominion University
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Khan Academy
Jones High School is participating in the second annual SAT Practice All-In Challenge designed by the Council of the Great City Schools and College Board. Last school year, OCPS was recognized as one of the top five school districts in the challenge.
Our very own Alyssa Wilson received a $500.00 scholarship for increasing her SAT score through Khan Academy practice!
Let's see some more Tigers win scholarship money! We encourage everyone to
create a Khan Academy account (if you haven't done so already) and spend a minimum of 30 minutes per day on Official SAT practice. You can even do it from your phone! The SAT All-In Challenge began on September 18, 2017 and ends on May 5, 2018.
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Rigor in the Classroom
A weekly snapshot of student engagement around the campus . . .
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U.S. Army Junior ROTC
Cadet Primes teaching first-year cadets the Battalion Organization Structure.
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Biology
Senior IB (and National Honor Society) students Olbrine Thelusma, Ashanti Grace, Schimelda Louissaint and Alyssa Wilson use the time before school to study for an IB Biology 3 test.
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Athletics
Calling all ladies and gentlemen who are interested in wrestling! Please get your sports physical now so you are ready to start conditioning when season starts. If you don't have insurance you can fill out an application for the Teen Xpress bus and get a free physical. See
Coaches Knapp or
DiBuono with any questions.
Tentative 2017-18 Boys & Girls Wrestling Schedule
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Hurricane Irma Relief
These past few weeks have been difficult for many in our community. Please know that our school counselors have been serving students and staff, and they will continue doing so as long as there is the need.
Parents, if you're concerned about your child, you can request counseling services by contacting your school principal or counselor. You may also find some resources on this website:
http://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources/school-safety-and-crisis
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Community Support
We would like to thank all of the individuals and community partners who donated relief items for our families displaced by Hurricane Irma.
Special thanks to U.S. Army JROTC Instructor
LTC Jonathan Watson for reaching out to his
Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club. It's always fun to watch them pull on to campus but this time was especially neat, as they brought hundreds of hygiene and household items to help students affected by Hurricane Irma. We greatly appreciate your generosity and continued support of Jones High School!
LTC Jonathan Watson (left) and the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club donated hundreds of hygiene and household items to restock our SAFE Office.
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Student Government
Congratulations to the newly elected Freshmen class officers!
L to R: Parliamentarian - Janiyah Richardson, Class President - Sabrina Jean-Charles, Miss Freshman - Tanga Owens, Vice President - Patrick McLeod, and
Mr. Freshman - Melvin Crowder.
Class of 2021 Parents & Students - please join our Remind 101 group! Our code is @ckaec8
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The Tiger's Paw 2018
The Jones High School yearbook staff is working very hard to make a beautiful book for the students,staff, and alumni of JHS.
Here's how you can help:
Advertise in the yearbook
Whether you are a business, a parent, a student or an alumnus of Jones High School, you can purchase an advertisement in the book. All advertisements are full color and range from $17-$100. Visit
http://www.yearbookordercenter.com (our school number is 1458) to purchase and design your ad.
Become a yearbook sponsor
If you do not want an advertisement but would like to donate to the yearbook, your name will be listed as a yearbook sponsor. Please email
Ms. Williams if you are interested.
- $10-$50 = Orange Sponsor
- $51-$100 = Green Sponsor
- $101 and above = Tiger Sponsor
Purchase a yearbook
Visit
http://www.yearbookordercenter.com (our school number is 1458) to purchase a yearbook for $55 for yourself or a specific student at the school. The price goes up to $60 on January 1, 2018. The price will increase again to $65 on March 1, 2018. The price remains $65 from then on, so order early!
Become a "Yearbook Angel"
There are students at Jones High School who would like a yearbook but cannot afford one. You can purchase one for them by emailing
Ms. Williams who can send you the sponsorship form. You will be listed on the sponsor page as a Yearbook Angel, if you choose. School Administrators will decide which students receive the donated yearbooks.
Please note: we also have yearbooks for sale from past years. Please email me for the years we have available.
As always, thank you for your continued support!
Adonica Williams
English Teacher & Yearbook Sponsor
Room 258
407.835.2300 ext. 6092214
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Bound for Carnegie Hall!
JHS Music Department
If you haven't heard the great news, our talented music department has been invited to perform at
Carnegie Hall in April 2018. We will need everyone's support with this tremendous fundraising effort. Please help us give these students the opportunity of a lifetime. Right now there are two ways to help:
- Purchase World's Finest Chocolate bars for $1 from chorus students
- Attend the Jones High School Band Soul Food Fundraiser at P&D Soul Food Kitchen on Saturday, October 21, 2017. Please RSVP through the link below and join us for a hearty meal that will help support the Jones High School Band! We need everyone to RSVP online to maintain our fundraising reservation! Thank you!
Interior of Carnegie Hall in New York City
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Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 - October 15
Hispanic Heritage Month is a nationally recognized celebration of the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The library will host events in celebration of these individuals and their culture. Join us for dance performances, craft programs for children, historical lectures and more! Click here for the schedule and to register. We also encourage you to check out this list of books with Hispanic authors, available to check out at your closest
OCLS location.
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Friday's Motivational Moment
NEVER GIVE UP
Born into poverty, Abraham Lincoln was faced with defeat throughout his life. He lost eight elections, twice failed in business and suffered a nervous breakdown.
He could have quit many times - but he didn't and because he didn't quit, he became one of the greatest presidents in the United States history.
Here is a sketch of Lincoln's road to the White House:
- 1816 His family was forced out of their home. He had to work to support them.
- 1818 His mother died.
- 1831 Failed in business.
- 1832 Ran for state legislature - lost.
- 1832 Also lost his job - wanted to go to law school but couldn't get in.
- 1833 Borrowed some money from a friend to begin a business and by the end of the year he was bankrupt. He spent the next 17 years of his life paying off this debt.
- 1834 Ran for state legislature again - won.
- 1835 Was engaged to be married, sweetheart died and his heart was broken.
- 1836 Had a total nervous breakdown and was in bed for six months.
- 1838 Sought to become speaker of the state legislature - defeated.
- 1840 Sought to become elector - defeated.
- 1843 Ran for Congress - lost.
- 1846 Ran for Congress again - this time he won - went to Washington and did a good job.
- 1848 Ran for re-election to Congress - lost.
- 1849 Sought the job of land officer in his home state - rejected.
- 1854 Ran for Senate of the United States - lost.
- 1856 Sought the Vice-Presidential nomination at his party's national convention - gets less than 100 votes.
- 1858 Ran for U.S. Senate again - again he lost.
- 1860 Elected president of the United States.
Have a nice weekend Tigers. I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning at tutoring!
Allison Kirby, Principal
Friday, September 29, 2017
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