Calendar & Event Information

Apr 16: Second Payment of $200 Due for Washington, D.C. Trip (Class of 2026)
Apr 21: ELA Ohio State Testing Part 1 (7th & 8th grade)
Apr 22: ELA Ohio State Testing Part 2 (7th & 8th grade)
May 4: Science Ohio State Testing Part 1 & 2 (8th grade ONLY)
May 5: Mathematics Ohio State Testing Part 1 (7th & 8th grade)
May 6: Mathematics Ohio State Testing Part 2 (7th & 8th grade)
May 21: Third Payment of $200 Due for Washington, D.C. Trip (Class of 2026)
May 31: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
June 3: Last Day of School for Students

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Springboro School's
Continuous Permanent Improvement Levy
 
Election Day is Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Warren County General Election Polling Sites will be open from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. View Absentee/Early Voting Hours
 
 
Questions About Voting? 
Warren County Board of Elections
406 Justice Drive, Lebanon Ohio 45036
Hours M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
513-695-1358
 Student Letter: Anti-Discrimination/Harassment
Dear Parents/Guardians of Springboro Junior High School Students:
 
Linked below is an important message communicated to all SJHS students on Friday, April 9. This announcement was a follow up from the March 22, 2021 announcement that was also sent to parents via a Principal Update.
 
 
Please feel free to reach out to me with any thoughts, comments, or concerns.
 
Jon Franks, Principal
Springboro Junior High School
Announcements for Parents

Ohio State Testing
Ohio State Testing for the Junior High will occur on the following dates: 
  • Wednesday, April 21: 7th Grade ELA Part 1 & 8th Grade ELA Part 1
  • Thursday, April 22: 7th Grade ELA Part 2 & 8th Grade ELA Part 2
  • Tuesday, May 4: 8th Grade Science Part 1 & Part 2
  • Wednesday, May 5: 7th Grade Mathematics Part 1 & 8th Grade Mathematics Part 1
  • Thursday, May 6: 7th Grade Mathematics Part 2 & 8th Grade Mathematics Part 2
 
  • Schedule for April 21, April 22, May 5, & May 6: The building will hold “full testing days” on the English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics testing days. Students will report to school on these days during their testing time only - students are permitted to come to school late/leave school early depending on their Ohio State Testing schedule. Online learning assignments will be posted to Google Classroom for subjects that are not tested that day. Lunch from the school cafeteria will be available on these days. There will be no Model B At-Home virtual learning hour from 1:25 - 2:25 p.m. due to testing occurring during this time. 
  • 7th Grade Students: Testing sessions begin at 7:30 a.m. on April 21, April 22, May 5, & May 6. Students will need to be in their testing location by 7:30 a.m. 
  • 8th Grade Students: Testing sessions begin at 11:00 a.m on April 21, April 22, May 5, & May 6. Students will need to be in their testing location by 11:00 a.m. 

  • Schedule for May 4 ONLY: The building will operate on a 2-Hour Delay Schedule & 1-Hour Virtual Learning Bell Schedule for 7th grade students. 8th Grade students (Model A & Model B) will report to school at 7:30 a.m. Eighth (8th) Grade Science testing (Model A & Model B) will take place from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Seventh (7th) grade students can report to school at 9:30 a.m. - it will not impact student attendance if a 7th grade student arrives to school at 9:30 a.m. Eighth (8th) Grade Model B At-Home Virtual Learning students can leave school at 9:30 a.m. after the completion of testing. Model A In-Person Learning students will attend all classes starting at 9:30 a.m.  Model A In-Person Learning students will be dismissed from school at 1:20 p.m. Model B At-Home Virtual Learning students have their normal virtual hour from 1:25 - 2:25 p.m. 

  • Transportation for ALL testing days:  Buses will operate on a normal pickup/drop-off schedule for all testing days. Students can (1) ride the bus to/from school each day as normal; or (2) arrive to school late/leave school early by parent/guardian transportation per the information above.  If students are at school and do not have an Ohio State Test, then they will be monitored in the commons/gymnasium areas. 

  • Make-up Testing: If a Model A In-Person Learning student or Model B At-Home Virtual Learning student  does not take the Ohio State Test during their scheduled time, then they will have the opportunity to take the test during a make-up testing session.

COVID-19 Test Kits
The State of Ohio has provided Home Test Kits for Ohio Schools. If your student is in need of testing please contact the Building Nurse at your student’s school. 

The 15-minute BinaxNOW COVID 19 Ag Card Home Test has received FDA Emergency Use Authorization for at-home testing in collaboration with the telehealth session. Abbott has selected eMed, a digital health solution, as its telehealth partner. This service for COVID-19 testing prescribes and allows the test to be done rapidly at home with virtual instruction and consultation. A trained telehealth professional guides those being tested through the at-home self-test via video call using the BinaxNOW COVID 19 Ag Card Home Test and Abbott’s complementary NAVICA mobile app to enable the testing process and display BinaxNOW COVID-19 test results. 

Springboro Community City Schools will be dispensing the test kits upon parental request. The parent will need to arrange to pick up the test kit from the student’s school clinic. In following the district’s COVID-19 protocols, a copy of the test results will be required for your student to return to school in accordance with the ODH guidelines. 
For more information, please contact Bronwyn Patterson, District Nurse, at 937-748-6054 or bpatterson@springboro.org.

COVID-19 FAQs: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Quarantine
Click on this link to see the most recent COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Quarantine. Page 5 outlines quarantine guidelines for ‘vaccinated individuals.’

Common Sense Media
With recent events in our district, the importance of talking to your student about their social media presence is increasingly important. Common Sense Media offers some beneficial resources for parents - “To help them keep their [student] online interactions safe, productive, and positive, we [Common Sense Media] offer the most up-to-date research and guidance on social media basics. Learn about the latest apps and websites, and get tips on talking to your kids about sharing, posting, and avoiding digital drama.”
 
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Past Junior High Principal Updates
To view past Junior High Principal Updates, please visit the Junior High main webpage and scroll down the right hand side of the page.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Presentation
Seventh (7th) grade students will have the opportunity to speak to Dr. Natasha Schatzman after school on Monday, April 12 via a virtual presentation. Dr. Schatzman is currently a NASA Ames civil servant in the Aeromechanics Branch where she specializes in Rotorcraft Aeroacoustics. For students who would like to stay, this talk will take place from 1:30-2:15 p.m. If bus riders select to watch the presentation, they will be able to leave as normal on the bus at 2:20 p.m. Students who do not ride the bus will need transportation at 2:20 p.m. Students will receive more information from their science teachers and will RSVP during the week of April 6.

2021-2022 College Credit Plus Information: Please note: An in-person College Credit Plus Informational Meeting will not be held this year.

  • The College Credit Plus Informational Presentation below contains all information that would normally be presented in-person. After reviewing the information available online, please contact the SHS Guidance Office with additional questions. 
 
  • College Credit Plus Informational Presentation: The state of Ohio mandates that all school districts make College Credit Plus information available to students and parents each year. Important information, including updates and changes to the CCP program are outlined in this presentation. It is imperative that you and your student carefully review the presentation that is posted on the high school guidance website. Please ensure that your student follows the policies and procedures set forth by the College Credit Plus Program and the Ohio Department of Higher Ed. For additional information please visit www.ohiohighered.org/ccp.  
 
  • College Credit Plus Intent to Participate Form: Please complete all sections of this form to make your intent to participate in the CCP program during the 2021-2022 school year official. This form must be completed by 11:59pm on May 1, 2021 to participate in the CCP program at any time during the 2021-2022 school year. ALL CCP STUDENTS (returning and new) must complete this form each year. No late forms will be accepted.


  • College Credit Plus College Application Information: Each college has a unique application process when applying for the CCP program. Please view the presentations below for additional information regarding specific college requirements. Contact the college CCP offices with additional questions.
 

COVID-19 Health Information
As a reminder, it is critical that if your student, or a family member in your household, has been tested for COVID-19 and you are still awaiting results, please remain home until the results of the test are known. Do not have your student report to school while you are awaiting results. Also, if your student or a family member in your household has tested positive for COVID-19, please stay home to self-quarantine.
 
Do not report to school if either of these scenarios apply to you or your family. Only, if we work together, as a district, as parents, and as community members can we continue to maintain a safe school environment for all of our students and staff.
 
Please review further information related to health procedures for attending school on our website - http://www.springboro.org/COVID-19Resources.aspx (Clinic Nurse Information Tab)

School Fees Update, 2020-21
This school year is unlike any other. In particular, as it relates to school fees, we wanted to share a few details on the particulars of school fees given the structure of this current school year.
 
As all students in Springboro Schools are given the option of transitioning between our Model A (in-person) and Model B (at-home/virtual) by quarter, this proves difficult when assessing school fees mid-year. Given this, we will review the school fees for our Model B students at the conclusion of the school year. In the event a Model B student did not receive all items within the school fee structure, those particular fees (or fee) will be prorated by quarter, and a credit or refund will be applied. Again, this will be done so at the end of this school year for any student who was in Model B during a particular quarter.

School Fees
School fees for the Junior High are now able to be viewed and paid online through Pay Schools Central. To access Pay Schools Central, click on the ‘Parents’ tab on the main webpage for Springboro Schools - www.springboro.org

In addition, schools fees can be paid by check made payable to ‘Springboro Junior High School.’ Please contact the main office at 937-748-3953 with any questions. 

As a reminder, eighth grade students attending the 2021 Washington, D.C. trip must have their fees paid in order to attend the trip. 
Washington, D.C. Trip
Class of 2026 (current 7th grade students)
November 2021
The 8th grade Washington, D.C. Trip for the Class of 2026 (current 7th grade students) is scheduled for November 1 - 4, 2021.

Classic Student Tours Contact Information
 Trip organized by Classic Student Tours
75 Rhoads Center Drive
Centerville, OH 45458
Phone: (937) 439-0032 
Fax: (937) 439-0041

For more information, visit the Washington, D.C. Trip (Class of 2026) webpage. This webpage contains all information related to the 8th grade Washington, D.C. Trip.

Washington, D.C. Trip
Class of 2025 (current 8th grade students)
May 31 - June 3, 2021
The 8th grade Washington, D.C. Trip for the Class of 2025 (current 8th grade students) has officially been rescheduled for May 31 - June 3, 2022. This trip will take place after students' 9th grade school year. Students' last day of school for the 2021-22 school year is May 26, 2022. If you want your current balance refunded from Classic Student Tours, please contact the tour company. The amount of your refund is dependent on Classic Student Tours refund policy. Please note that by receiving your refund, your student will no longer have a reserved seat on the May 31-June 3, 2022 Washington, D.C. trip. 

For more information, visit the Washington, D.C. Trip (Class of 2025) webpage. This webpage contains all information related to the 8th grade Washington, D.C. Trip.
Immunization Record for 2021-22 School Year
Dear 2021-22 7th Grade Parents,

There are 2 Vaccines required by the Ohio Department of Health for all incoming 7th Grade Students.
  • A diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus (Tdap) booster. This immunization needs to have been given no sooner than the child’s 10th birthday.

  • 1st Dose of the Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine is a NEW required vaccine for students attending Ohio schools entering 7th Grade in the Fall of 2016.

If you choose not to immunize your child, then an Exemption Letter must be completed. This can be found on the district website. The Exemption Letter must be dated after July 1, 2021.
 
PLEASE PROVIDE AN UPDATED VACCINE RECORD TO THE SCHOOL as Verification that your child has had the Tdap Booster and the 1st Meningococcal (MCV4) Vaccine. The updated Immunization record can be sent to: immunizations7@springboro.org

Low cost immunizations are available through the Warren County Health Department. You can call them at 513-695-2097.
 
Thank you, 

Bronwyn Patterson RN, BSN                 Kaitlyn Haralson, RN   
District Nurse SJHS Clinic Nurse
937-748-6054                       937-748-3953 ext. 2401
Student Safety Reporting

If you believe your child is being bullied, harassed, or you suspect any type of suspicious behavior, contact your child’s principal or report the incident through our Student Safety Reporting System.


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