Jones High School

Good luck to the band today as they compete in the OSSAA marching in Lawton! Go Horns!

Our JHS seniors are doing great at being accepted for admissions to college as evidenced by bulletin board photo! Keep up the good work Longhorns! Seniors who have not completed admissions applications need to get it done! Remember to have Mr. Moses send your transcript! Also if you have been admitted to a college but have no let Mr. Moses know please get that done as well! Every Day is a Great Day to be a Longhorn!

JHS SENIORS: The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is announcing the Orner-Cook Scholarship! Applications must be submitted by February 15, 2020. This is an excellent opportunity for students from an Oklahoma High School. Detailed information about the scholarship is below. Students may receive detailed instructions about our online application process by going to the scholarship page on our website at http://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. Orner-Cook Scholarship Eligibility:  Graduating seniors of an Oklahoma High School.  A cumulative GPA ≥ 3.25  Preference may be given for study in languages, international business/economics, petroleum/geology, history, psychology or sociology. Financial need is considered. 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 Oklahoma. Payments are made directly to the school. The Orner-Cook Scholarship is an endowed scholarship fund of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation that was established by Robert and Carolyn Cook Orner. Award: $2,000 Deadline: 2/15/2020 After completing the General Application/Student Profile, applicants must submit the Supplemental Questions (below) to complete the application: 1. Please demonstrate your capacity for leadership by describing one extra-curricular activity you have participated in and explain how it has contributed to your goals. 2. Did you submit your household's 1040 or your FAFSA 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 1040 or FAFSA.)

JHS students are invited to Rogers State University’s second annual Portfolio Day. Portfolio Day is for high school students interested in a Fine Arts degree. This event will be held on Thursday, October 24th from 9:00-Noon

GOOD LUCK TO OUR JHS BAND as they head to Lawton on Tuesday, October 15 for the OSSAA Regional Marching Band Contest. LONGHORN PROUD!

JHS Seniors: The Oklahoma Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Club joins the United States JCI organization in presenting scholarships to selected high school seniors. Below you will find a link to the application forms and information. This is a $1000 award. These scholarships will be presented in the late spring of 2020. The application should be completed in its entirety and returned to me postmarked on or before January 24, 2020. Each application will be screened based on appearance, neatness, content, scholastic abilities, extracurricular activities, financial need, and correctly following the directions. The top two (2) applications from Oklahoma will be submitted for national judging. We are very proud that we've presented fifteen national scholarships to Oklahoma students since 2001. If you have questions regarding the Oklahoma Junior Chamber (Jaycees), the Oklahoma JCI Senate Club, or the scholarship program, contact me at nickles@poncacity.net. For more information and to apply go to: http://www.jayceefoundationofok.org/applications.htm

JHS Seniors: The Jones High School Scholarship is open for application. This Scholarship is handled through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Jones High School Scholarship Eligibility: Must have completed their junior and senior years at Jones High School, and be a graduating senior from Jones High School. A GPA ≥ 3.0 and ACT ≥ 19. Demonstrate participation in at least one extracurricular activity at the high school or in the community. Financial need is considered. 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 Jones High School Scholarship Fund was established in 2000 by the citizens of Jones to encourage high school graduates to pursue higher education. This is an endowed scholarship fund of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation administered in conjunction with the faculty and administration of Jones High School. Award $2,000 Deadline 12/06/2019 Supplemental Questions Explain why you deserve to be a recipient of this scholarship and describe your academic and career goals that you can achieve with this award. (Please limit to 500 words.) Will you complete both your junior year and senior year of high school at Jones? 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.) Apply at https://www.occf.org/scholarships/

Juniors: Jones High School is part of the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Due to this membership Jones Students are eligible to apply for OCCF Scholarships. The OCCF has the New Opportunities Scholars Scholarship. This is a $2000 Scholarship for Juniors who will be first generation college students! See Flyer for eligibility requirements and how to apply https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/479128/new_opportunities_scholars.pdf

Seniors: Jones High School is part of the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Due to being part of this network, Jones Seniors are eligible to apply for many OCCF Scholarships. Jones High School is guaranteed to receive one Community Foundation Scholar Scholarship. Award Amount: $2,000 Application Deadline: Dec. 6, 2019 Student eligibility requirements: Graduating high school senior attending one of 53 Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network high schools. Unweighted GPA of 3.25-3.79. Demonstrates commitment to education and community through extracurricular activities and community service. Plans to enroll as a full-time student at an academically-accredited, nonprofit institution in the U.S. To Apply: Visit OCCF.AcademicWorks.com. Click Sign Up to create a student account. Complete the General Application and the High School Senior Student Application and submit all required documents. Apply for the Community Foundation Scholars award by answering the Supplemental Questions. For more information see attached flyer: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/479125/Community_Foiundation_Scholars.pdf

JHS SENIORS INTERESTED IN WICHITA STATE: Greetings from Shocker Nation! I wanted to reach out regarding important scholarship deadlines, including October 15 for scholarship competition consideration. Students must apply for admission by October 15 to compete for any of the large scholarships through the upcoming competitions. Students may start the process at wichita.edu/apply. Here are additional details for upcoming Scholarship Deadline Reminders to share with your students: • Scholarship Competitions – there are too many too list in this email, but I’ve attached a PDF of the Scholarship brochure which seniors in our system received in the mail. Students must apply for admission by October 15th and apply for most of the scholarships by November 1. Some of them also require students to attend the competitions on November 22nd and/or November 23rd. More information at www.wichita.edu/scholarshipcompetitions • Freshmen Merit awards – these have already started going out to admitted students (no separate scholarship application needed). The priority deadline to apply for admission to be considered for these awards is November 1. Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.25 & 22 ACT; renewable for 4 years total. www.wichita.edu/FreshmenMerit • Other Scholarships are listed at www.wichita.edu/scholarships and don’t forget we have a few new scholarships including one for an English and Creative Writing major, and Passage 2 Success scholarships for First Generation students with financial need. As a reminder, here are a few upcoming Wichita State Admissions Events – RSVP and information to all events at www.wichita.edu/visit and click on Admission Events • National Merit Recognition Day, October 21, 9 am – 1:30 pm o An exclusive event for National Merit Semifinalists and National Hispanic Recognition Scholars to explore scholarship opportunities, visit campus, meet with faculty, and interact with WSU students. • Black and Yellow Day – October 25, 9 am – 3 pm o High school juniors, seniors, and college transfers are welcome! You can meet with current students and learn about academics, student life, and campus. Personalized Campus visits and Group Visits may be requested at www.wichita.edu/visit and click on Group Visit or Campus Visit. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/491959/wichitastateScholarship_Brochure_2019.pdf

Good Luck to our Longhorn Band as they go to Band Contest at Holdenville on Saturday, October 12. LONGHORN PROUD!!!

JHS Seniors: OCCC Preview Day will be on November 8th from 8am-1pm. Students MUST RSVP for this event. This is a great opportunity for your Senior students to come on campus and learn more about our programs and resources in their preparation for continuing their education after graduation. Please see below for more information and to register

JHS seniors of Hispanic Heritage: Mcdonald’s National HACER scholarship is now open! Eligibility Requirements are: You’re a high school senior You’re a legal U.S. resident You’re younger than 21 years old You carry a minimum 3.0 GPA You’re eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full-time course of study You’ll disclose other scholarship programs that you’ve applied for You’ll enroll and attend an accredited institution in the academic year after your selection (verification needed, as scholarship funds are paid directly to the schools) You have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage For more information and to Apply go to: https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html?fbclid=IwAR2e03rsytY6iH6f5-ejUs3eFoHbOxXWwkE0E9Rc4-706zZGOVHqqloD3dc

Seniors on Ok Promise: OU has a program called Crimson Commitment! Your OK Promise covers tuition and Crimson Commitment will cover fees up to $8000!! To qualify for Crimson Commitment incoming students must fully qualify for OK Promise; Apply to OU by Feb 1; Be admitted to OU; Complete FAFSA by March 1; Enroll as a full time student each semester. For more detailed information on Crimson Commitment go to Ou.edu/go2/Crimsoncommitment

Changes are coming to ACT for the 2020-2021 School Year! See attached link of Press Release from ACT. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/490545/ACT_Test_-_New_Options_press_release_10-08-2019__2_.pdf

Juniors and Seniors interested in concurrent enrollment with Rose State in Spring 2020 semester. Mr. Moses now has the ROSE State IETV schedule for Spring 2020 semester. You can start visiting with MR. Moses about scheduling and enrollment for Spring 2020 Concurrent enrollment at anytime. We want to have this process completed by end of October.

Red Ribbon Week is October 28-31. The Jones Against Drugs Club has planned the following Theme Days and Activities for this week to promote a drug free lifestyle. Monday—Camo Day “Hide From Drugs” Tuesday-Career Day “ See yourself in a Drug Free Future Wednesday—Red Day “ Ready to say no to drugs” Thursday-SPACE?/Tech Day—Being Drug Free is out of this world and Relay the Message_NO Drugs—Dress as favorite Space character and will do a technology day Friday—Longhorns are Proud to be Drug Free School Pride/Green and White Day

On Monday, Oct. 14, the JMS and JHS Choirs will present their annual Fall Concert @ 6 p.m. in the JHS Commons. Please come out and support these talented students.

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/

Seniors with CDIB card who are planning to go to college in Fall: Check with your tribe about possible scholarships of other educational Assistance.