Jones High School

JHS Students interested in Merchant Marine Academy: See this information I want to inform you about a virtual admissions Q&A session for students interested in attending the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), one of the five federal service academies that include West Point, Annapolis, Air Force, and Coast Guard academies. Date: August 31, 2021 Time: 6 p.m. ET Who: All interested students and guidance counselors What: Virtual question and answer session with some of our outstanding Midshipmen. This will be the perfect opportunity to learn about the admissions process and what it’s really like to attend USMMA. To register for the session, please use the following link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAscOqtrTMuHtLSOJygP9rbEUjJ8NU4PuGh After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Federal Service Academies are not for everyone but we encourage those students looking to serve their country and accept a demanding academic schedule to apply. Like all federal service academies, there is no application fee for USMMA. Our rigorous four-year academic program is highlighted by the Academy’s Sea Year experience. Through this unique program, every student gains real-world leadership experience working aboard commercial ships sailing to ports around the world during three academic terms. Our students pursue a degree in one of five majors offered through two Academic Departments: Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation. Students receive full tuition, room and board, and books at no cost. Graduates of the United States Merchant Marine Academy earn a Bachelor of Science degree, a U.S. Coast Guard license, and a commission in the United States Armed Forces. Our graduates have an option to work as ship’s officers in the United States maritime industry or serve as commissioned officers on active duty in any branch of service. More information about the Academy can be found here. Area Admissions Officers are as follows: • Northeast Admissions (CT, DE, NH, MA, ME, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT): LCDR Joe Becker - beckerj@usmma.edu • Midwest Admissions (AR, IA, IN, IL, KS, KY, MI, MO, OH, OK, TN, TX, WI, WV): LCDR Tina Schoggers - schoggerst@usmma.edu • West Admissions (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MN, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY) and Diversity: CDR Keith Watson - watsonk@usmma.edu • Southeast Admissions (AL, DC, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, NC, SC, VA): LCDR Chuck Wheeler - wheelerd@usmma.edu

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Jones High School students! We are looking forward to a great year! Just wanted to send everyone out a quick update about first day. As in years past, we will have school wide meeting on first day @ 8:30 am in gym. We will then break into class meetings. AM EOC Tech students will no go to tech on Wednesday, For Zoom use this ID 932 895 6534 Pass code 2399 18, you will report to high school for these meetings. Concurrent college students will also need to be at the high school for these meetings.

🍩☕Breakfast of Champions☕🍩 Thank you JAG for the AMAZING BREAKFAST SPREAD for JPS teachers as they start the 21/22 school year! 🤘💚🤘 #HornsUp #SmallTownBigLove

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Jones High School Graduates, Abby Stramski and Layna Solorzano, in their dress whites at the United States Merchant Marine Academy! We are proud you ladies! #LonghornProud

JHS Seniors The Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship The 2022 application is open. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Eligibility: Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. High school graduates are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify. For More Information and to apply go to: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

JHS Seniors as you are working on your college and scholarship applications, you may find that you need a letter of recommendation. Some guidelines to follow when asking someone to write letter of recommendation: 1) give person ample notice when asking approximately two weeks, 2) provide person information about you. I have attached a questionnaire that you can fill out and give to people that agree to write letter of recommendation. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/71458/LETTER_OF_RECOMMENDATION_INFORMATION.pdf

The ASVAB exam will be administered on October 20 at Jones High School. Any sophomore, Junior or Senior that would like to take this exam needs to sign up in the counselors office asap.  THis is military entrance exam but it also correlates to ACT and SAT and has the best interest inventory a student can take.

State of Oklahoma is paying for Juniors and Sophomores to take the PSAT exam.  This is the exam that Juniors can enter National Merit Scholarship competition. Exam will be administered at Jones High School on October 13. I need to make sure I order exams properly.  If you want to take this exam sign up in the counselors office asap.

JHS Students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grade: There is a unique opportunity, funded by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, for all public school students in grades 10, 11 & 12 to take the ACT (without writing) this fall. I am in the process of getting everything setup for Jones High School. I have to upload student information and order tests very quickly. This exam will be administered on October 5 during the school day at Jones High School. If you would like to take this test I need you to email me and let me know you want to test. email me at cmoses@jonesps.org

JHS Seniors check out this information on Wichita State University: Wichita State University Information • We offer IN-STATE Tuition for Shocker City Partnerships and 33% discount for Shocker Select. • Wichita State University is TEST OPTIONAL for admissions. Our application opened on July 1st, and students can self-report all academic progress (no transcript needed until graduation!). o Admissions Requirements: 2.25 Unweighted GPA, OR 21 ACT Composite, OR 1080 SAT Composite. Only one of those criteria needs to be met for admission! • Freshmen Merit scholarships: Admission priority deadline for renewable merit scholarships is December 1. Students must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA and a minimum 21 ACT/1060 SAT in order to be considered for merit scholarships. • To be considered for our competitive scholarships, students must submit Wichita State admissions application material by October 15, 2021; and meet one of the following criteria – have a minimum unweighted 3.5 GPA, OR have a minimum ACT composite score of 27 OR have a minimum SAT composite of 1280 OR rank in the top 10% of your class at the end of your junior year. • Wichita State is the most affordable research university in Kansas with the highest first year employment rates for graduates. 38% of our students hail from diverse backgrounds, and over 44% are first generation college students. • Popular majors: Engineering, Business, Education, Fine Arts, Media Arts (Game Design, Animation, Filmmaking, and Audio Production), Sport Management, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Criminal Justice, and Social Work. • Applied Learning program: 100% of students have the opportunity for internships and co-ops. Last year, our students earned over $18 million in on-campus jobs and off-campus internships/co-ops with 500 unique employers. See our Career Development Center for more information! Virtual and In-Person Resources • Virtual Campus Visit: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we began hosting Virtual Campus Visits. They are currently every Tuesday at 3:00 PM. Students can register to attend at wichita.edu/visit. • Wichita State Digital Publications – This includes our scholarship brochure, college fair flyer, viewbook, and many other resources. • In-Person Campus Visits offered Monday – Friday. Students can register at wichita.edu/visit

JHS SENIORS: MARK YOUR CALENDAR. ROSE STATE COLLEGE IS HOSTING A COLLEGE FAIR ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6 FROM 9AM TO 11 AM. COLLEGES FROM AROUND OKLAHOMA AND THE REGION WILL HAVE REPRESENTATIVES AT THE FAIR. THIS COLLEGE FAIR IS USING STRIVE SCAN FOR COLLEGES TO COLLECT STUDENT CONTACT INFORMATION. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING UP YOUR STRIVE SCAN BARCODE ARE IN THE LINK https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1464756/strivescan_instructions.pdf

JHS students doing concurrent college classes for the 2021-2022 school year: Mr. Moses has created a google classroom for concurrent students. THis google classroom is an avenue for us to communicate throughout the year. Please join this classroom at the link below https://classroom.google.com/c/MTI2MzczNjA2MTQ5?cjc=agdbrf5

JHS seniors:  Mr. Moses has set up a google classroom to share college and scholarship information. Below is the link to join this college scholarship google classroom. This is where I will share all college and scholarship information that I receive.  Feel free to join and get all this information. https://classroom.google.com/c/MTI2MzY2OTAyMzc5?cjc=q4doece

Football parent meeting Thursday, August 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Commons.

JHS students wanting to enroll in our virtual academy for the 2021-2022 school year: You must be a resident of the Jones District and you are eligible to participate in extra curricular activities. If you have questions you can contact Mr. Moses at cmoses@jonesps.org If interested in virtual academy you need to complete the following application: https://forms.gle/2Uy3pi4eBE9au57M8

JHS Seniors planning to go to college after graduation: Many of the colleges application for admissions are now open. I would encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Make sure you take your time on the essays in those applications, they are very important for scholarship consideration. Most all of the scholarship dollars you receive will come from the college you plan to attend. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Moses

JHS students(9-12 grade): If you are looking for scholarships, this is a great site. You can create account and apply for scholarships in one location. REMEMBER IF ANYONE ASKS YOU TO PAY TO GET A SCHOLARSHIP IT IS NOT A SCHOLARSHIP. IF you have questions or need assistance with scholarships please reach out to Mr. Moses https://www.goingmerry.com/c/curtism-76kyar

JHS students in 9th, 10th or now 11th grade: You need to complete your Oklahoma's Promise application. If your family's income is $60K or below and you complete application, take right courses, maintain 2.5 overall and 2.5 core gpa, attend school regularly, stay away from drugs and alcohol, and do not commit criminal or delinquent acts , the State of Oklahoma will pay for four years tuition at an Oklahoma College or University. Please do not overlook this opportunity!! Apply at www.okpromise.org NEW CHANGES FOR 2021-2022 school year: 1) 11th graders can enroll 2) Income limit raised to $60 K