Jones High School

JHS Seniors: Valerie Koelsch Memorial Scholarship Eligibility: Dependents of union members from Local Union #124. Traditional students must be a child of Local Union #124, and must be able to demonstrate one year of competence in post high school education. Non-traditional students must be a member, spouse or child of Local Union #124 and must be 20 years of age or older. Definitions: Member – 1600 or greater hours of union labor in 12 months prior to application. Spouse – Currently eligible to be on a Local No. 124 member’s insurance. Child – A birth or legally adopted child who is a tax dependent and currently eligible to be on a Local No. 124 member’s insurance. (A dependent who is eligible at age 23 remains eligible to apply if they are continuously enrolled in college.) Reapplication: This scholarship is an award in the amount of $2,500 (reapplication process). Funds may be used for educational-related expenses such as tuition, fees and books at any academically accredited two-year, four-year or vocational technical nonprofit institution in the United States. Payments are made directly to the school. The Valerie Koelsch Memorial Scholarship was established in 1995 in memory of a local union member’s daughter killed in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing. It is an endowed scholarship fund of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation administered on behalf of Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #124. Award $2,500 Deadline 04/01/2020 Supplemental Questions Name of most recently attended school: Cumulative GPA from most recently attended school (report your unweighted GPA only): College currently attending or college you plan to attend: Major or Area of Academic Interest: Are you a dependent of a union member from Local Union #124? Union Local Name and Number Member Name Relationship to Union Member What are you studying/what do you want to study, why is your school a good fit for you, and what are your career goals? Describe the solutions you would propose to improve or resolve a current issue, such as health care, the economy, discrimination or a current topic of your choice. LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION: Please submit the name and email address of someone--teacher/professor, guidance counselor, principal, community leader, or employer--who can submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The person you request a letter from should be able to speak to your abilities and capacity in the areas of education, leadership and community service. FAFSA STUDENT AID REPORT: Please attach your FAFSA Student Aid Report (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the next academic year. Read help text for assistance as the FAFSA application. FAFSA submission opens October 1 and will use prior year's tax information. Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships

JHS Seniors: Pete & Lela Stavros Scholarship Eligibility: Graduating Oklahoma high school seniors who are children and relatives of Oklahoma firefighters who are members of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association (active or retired). All application materials will be reviewed by the Pete and Lela Stavros Educational Foundation and the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association to verify the applicant’s relationship to an Oklahoma State Firefighters Association member. Funds may be used for educational-related expenses such as tuition, fees and books at any academically accredited two-year, four-year or vocational technical nonprofit institution in the United States. Payments are made directly to the school. No more than six credit hours may be completed online each semester. The Pete and Lela Stavros Educational Foundation was established following the retirement of Pete Stavros as director of legislation for the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association. Scholarships given by the Pete and Lela Stavros Educational Foundation honor his career and service as a firefighter and promote the couple’s interests in providing educational opportunities for the children of Oklahoma’s firefighters. A permanent endowment fund was established at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation in June 2002 and continues to receive contributions from association members across Oklahoma. Award $1,000 Deadline 03/01/2020 Supplemental Questions Describe three activities outside the classroom that you value and how they influenced your educational goals. (Please limit to 500 words.) Are you the child of, or are you related to, an Oklahoma firefighter(s) who is a member of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association (active or retired)? OSFA Member Name Fire Department Your Relationship to the OSFA Member Service status What will your college living arrangement be? On the General Application/Student Profile, please make sure the person you requested to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf is your high school guidance counselor or principal. Did you submit your household's FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) for the coming year when you completed the General Application? (NOTE: If you answered "no", please know that financial need may be considered for this scholarship, and to be eligible for this scholarship you need to return to the General Application/Student Profile and attach a FAFSA - or a 1040 if you cannot complete the FAFSA.) Did you submit a picture of yourself when you completed the High School Senior Application? (NOTE: If you answered "no", please know that a picture is required for this scholarship, and to be eligible for this scholarship you need to return to the High School Senior Application and attach an appropriate picture/head shot.) Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships

JHS Students wanting to take February ACT: Registration deadline for February ACT is Jan 10. Register at actstudent.org

TONIGHT is the NIGHT: JHS Musical Theater will present “The Little Mermaid” on Monday, December 16 @ 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Purchase a ticket from a musical theater student or in the JHS front office.

Students in 9th-10th grade: This is your opportunity to sign up for Oklahoma's Promise. If parents make less than 55,000, you take the right courses, make good grades, and stay out of trouble the state of Oklahoma will pay up to four years of your tuition at in state schools. You must fill out application at http://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/

JHS Seniors: See the following information from OU regarding academic scholarships: Sunday was our application deadline for students to be considered for priority scholarships. Although our community service and leadership scholarships have closed, we have decided to extend our application deadline for students to be considered for academic, merit-based scholarships. The extended deadline of Dec. 31 will allow students ample time during their winter break to submit their OU application. The only item the student must submit by Dec. 31 to be considered for these scholarships is the application. Supporting application materials do not need to be submitted by Dec. 31 for a student to be considered for these scholarships. Students may request their transcripts from you once they return to school in January. They may also submit their ACT or SAT scores, letters of recommendation, and the application fee following the winter break. Please note that a student's application will not be reviewed for an admissions decision until all materials have been received. We have notified students who have not submitted an application to OU of this extended deadline. If you or your students have any questions, please contact us at (405) 325-2151 or admissions@ou.edu. GET YOUR APPLICATIONS COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED.

Jones Public Schools will be closed for Christmas Break December 20 through January 5. Everyone enjoy the holidays, spending time with family and friends. Let's re-energize and get ready for a Great Spring Semester!

Semester Exams will be administered on Wednesday, December 18 and Thursday, December 19. Tests will be administered in 2,4, & 6 on December 18. Tests will be administered in 1, 3, 5, and 7 on December 19. See attached bell scheduled for time adjustments for testing. First semester grades will be calculated and finalized on January 8, 2020. First Semester report cards will be mailed out Monday, January 13. Updated GPA's and transcripts will be ready January 17. Seniors you will need to let Mr. Moses know which colleges to send your 7 semester transcripts when these are ready. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/542863/Semester_Test_Bell_Schedule.docx

JHS Students wanting to volunteer and help others: Check out the following as possible option to reach out and volunteer. https://www.facebook.com/watch/makepromiseshappen/

JHS Seniors: The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program awards more than $140,000 in assistance every year to college-bound students around the globe. Scholarships are awarded based solely on 550-word essays expressing applicants’ academic and professional goals and how their personal experiences will help them to accomplish those goals. The U.S. scholarship program relies on approximately 450 dedicated volunteers around the country, with support from the Foundation’s office staff. U.S. applicants need not be Mensa members. However, college-bound Mensa members and their dependents may also be eligible for one of several $2,500 scholarships awarded each year through the Mensa Member Scholarship Program. Deadline is January 15. For More information and to apply go to https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/

JHS JUNIORS Please help us promote the New Opportunities Scholarship by forwarding or sharing this email with juniors at your high school. Please know that each of your schools is guaranteed at least one 1st Generation NOS scholarship. Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2020. This is an excellent opportunity for junior students who will be the first in their family to attend college. Detailed information about the scholarship is below along with the link to this specific application page. Students may also receive detailed instructions about our online application process by going to the scholarship page on our website at www.occf.org/scholarships. Please know that applicants must complete a General Application before applying to specific scholarship opportunities. Think of the General Application as setting up a Student Profile. Submitting a General Application does not mean that an applicant has applied for any scholarships. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. After the scholarship deadline I’ll be in touch to start the review and selection process. New Opportunities Scholars Eligibility:  A junior attending a high school participating in the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network.  Be the first in their family to attend college. For the purpose of this scholarship program, the definition of “first in the family” is that applicant or applicant’s parents, stepparents or grandparents have not attended college.  Unweighted GPA must be less than or equal to 3.79 and be in the upper 50th percentile of their junior class. The Process: If you are recommended by the Scholarship Selection Committee of your high school, you and your parent/guardian will sign a contract stating applicant will complete a series of college preparatory activities including:  Working during the summer between your junior and senior year or community based service.  Participating in a college campus visit accompanied by your parent. By January 15th of your senior year, your high school guidance counselor must provide certification of these activities to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. If all of the required activities have been completed, you will receive the documents necessary to claim a one-year scholarship of $2,000. Funds may be used for tuition, fees and books at any academically accredited two-year, four-year or vocational/technical nonprofit institution in the United States. Payments are made directly to the school. Award: $2,000 Deadline: 03/1/2020 After completing the General Application/Student Profile, applicants must submit the Supplemental Questions (below) to complete the application for the New Opportunities Scholarship: 1. I agree and understand that I must complete specific college preparatory activities, including the completion of the New Opportunities Scholars workbook, before January 15, 2021 to satisfy all of the requirements to receive this scholarship. 2. On the General Application/Student Profile, please make sure the person you requested to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf is a High School Teacher. 3. Did you submit a picture of yourself when you completed the General Application? (NOTE: If you answered "no", please know that a picture is required for this scholarship, and to be eligible for this scholarship you need to return to the General Application/Student Profile section and attach an appropriate picture/head shot.)

JHS Life Skills class delivered Christmas cards to Jones City Hall for City Employees, PWA, Jones Police Department and Jones Fire Department on Tuesday. The class wanted to extend a thank you to those who help keep our wonderful city running and safe. #LonghornProud #TTHL

Congratulations to our Jones High School FFA!! Jones FFA did a Cash for Kids Fundraiser last week to raise money for the Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center. Their goal was to raise $600 to help provide Christmas for families in Eastern Oklahoma County. They surpassed their goal by raising $1407.56. Attached is picture of our FFA sponsor and students presenting check to EOC Resource Center Member. #LonghornProud #Longhornshelpingothers #TTHL #Tistheseason

JHS seniors please see following information from University of Tulsa: The TU Special Programs application deadline to apply is January 15, 2020. Students can apply for one or more of the following programs with just one application. Students must also complete the TU application or the Common Application by January 15 in order to be considered. Presidential Scholarship Early Careers in Community Medicine Presidential Leaders Fellowship Honors Program Global Scholars Presbyterian Leaders and Scholars Program * Requirements for each program vary. Students should read through each one carefully before starting the application. TU will be hosting two True Blue Focus days in January and February: True Blue Focus: Mechanical Engineering Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Students can learn more and register here. True Blue Focus: Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Thursday, February 6, 2020 Students can learn more and register here.

JHS Seniors: See the following information from OU: The University of Oklahoma's application deadline to be considered for academic, service, or leadership scholarships is quickly approaching! Our priority scholarship deadline is December 15*. Please encourage any of your students who may be interested in OU to submit their application ASAP. *We also wanted to make you aware that we may be extending our academic, merit-based priority scholarship deadline to December 31 to allow students extra time to complete their application over the holiday break. This is currently being considered and we will let you know if and when this extension happens. For now, please consider December 15 the priority scholarship deadline. As a reminder, students only need to submit their application by December 15. They can send their additional materials, like their ACT/SAT scores, letters of recommendation, high school transcript, and application fee at a later date. If you or any of your students have questions regarding the application process, scholarships or more, contact us at 405-325-2151 or admissions@ou.edu. Thank you and have a wonderful day! Boomer Sooner!

JHS Seniors: “The class of 2020 photo will be taken Tomorrow! Meet in commons at 11:40 with Mrs. Gerry. We will then go to the football field.”

Point Foundation Scholarship Fund The Point Foundation empowers members of the LGBTQ+ community to achieve their full academic and leadership potential. Despite the obstacles that are put before them, students can make a significant impact on society and the Point Foundation wants to ensure that they have every opportunity to do so. Finalists will be asked to attend in-person interviews in Los Angeles. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have a proven track record of leadership and community involvement, strong academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Amount: Varies Deadline: January 27, 2020 https://pointfoundation.org/point-apply/apply-now/

National Ag Day Essay Contest The Agriculture Council of America is sponsoring the 2020 Ag Day Essay Contest. The objective is to celebrate agriculture and to help consumers better understand farmers and produce companies. Applicants can submit either a written essay or a video essay on the topic: “Food Brings Everyone to the Table.” Some trends that students can discuss in their essay include but are not limited to: Increased global population Increase of high plant-based protein diets Shortfall of agriculture students Amount: 2 awards; $1,000 Deadline: January 31, 2020 https://www.agday.org/essay-contest

Hamilton Scholars Award The Alexander Hamilton Scholars empowers and provides opportunities to high-achieving and underserved students, allowing them to succeed in college and in their career. Applicants for the Hamilton Award must be a junior in high school, demonstrate financial need and be service-focused. Scholars will attend New York Leader Week in July 2020 and will participate in a rigorous five-year scholar curriculum during their final year in high school and through their college years. Amount: $500 Deadline: January 29, 2020 https://www.hamiltonscholars.org/apply

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program The GE-Reagan Foundation seeks to honor the legacy of our 40th President, Ronald Reagan, by supporting college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, integrity and drive. Applicants should have a minimum 3.0 GPA and should be prepared to share about their leadership, service and goals in the application essays. Students will also be encouraged to share about their extracurricular activities, volunteer opportunities and work experiences. Amount: Multiple awards; $10,000-$40,000 Deadline: January 3, 2020 https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/