Jones High School

Congratulations to JHS Senior, Layna Solorzano. Layna has received a nomination to West Point and the US Merchant Marine Academy from Congresswoman Kendra Horn. #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

ACT will still be administered on December 12 at Jones High School for those students registered to test.

Dear Longhorn Community, We have been moderately successful in reacting to this pandemic, and you may have noticed that we’ve made some difficult decisions in the last couple of weeks that are more proactive. After developing a detailed procedure for hosting indoor activities, primarily basketball, and after receiving more guidance from the OSSAA, we have decided to limit basketball attendance to game personnel only. Spectators will not be allowed in the gym or any buildings. We have also made another difficult decision for tomorrow and all of next week. We will conduct remote learning district-wide for the week of 14 December. Students will not return to school for in-person classroom instruction until after the Christmas break. We are now scheduled to return to in-person instruction on 5 January. We are seeing increased positive cases in both teachers and students throughout the district with many teachers being isolated or quarantined. 40% of the elementary is currently out, and this has increased over the last week. During this week, teachers will be in their classrooms and communicating daily with students. This should work well with our secondary students, but I know it’s more of a challenge with our elementary students. Our elementary staff will continue to find the most effective practices to mitigate those challenges. If your family does not have the resources to complete assignments, please contact the school administration. Meals will be available for pickup from 10:30 to 12:30 at the high school every day. On Fridays, weekend meals will be provided. Finally, I know there are some activities that will be interrupted, and each one is important to each student. FFA students will still need to work with animals, and basketball has started their season. We will look at each activity and try to understand the critical aspect of onsite participation. There is no “one size fits all” policy to accomplish our goals. Our primary objective with this plan is to avoid putting 20 students and a teacher in a small class during this time of highly increased exposure. The Jones community has been incredibly patient and understanding as we learn to navigate this pandemic. We value your trust, and we are asking for a little more. Please remember that as we try to be transparent and clear with our messaging, there are plenty of other variables that we continue to consider as we make these decisions. Stay safe, Carl Johnson, Ph.D. Superintendent

Students interested in ACT PREP: Mr. Weaver at OCS will be doing his ACT PRep workshop For the February test. Cost is $100. For more information and to register see flyer. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1039050/JAN_FEB_ACT_Prep_Class_Flyer__2_.docx

Jones Public Schools will begin remote learning tomorrow, December 11th. Please see attached letter from Dr. Johnson. Thank you! https://5il.co/nri0

At OG&E, we understand the importance of education and building a workforce for the future. That’s why we’re investing in future generations by offering our OGE Positive Energy Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to three students within the OG&E service area for up to $15,000 a year, for four years. These scholarships are part of our long-term commitment to helping students pursue higher education. The scholarships may be used for tuition, fees, books and/or on-campus room and board. Based on the recipient’s performance, the scholarship will renew annually to provide up to $60,000 total over four consecutive years of education. To be eligible, students must: Be a graduating high school senior from the OG&E service area in Oklahoma and western Arkansas; Attend a college in the states of Oklahoma or Arkansas; Have an unweighted cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.25; Receive an ACT score of greater than or equal to 25 and/or SAT score greater than or equal to 1200. Eligible students can apply online through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation website until Feb. 1, 2021. Students will be required to provide a copy of their home’s utility bill. To apply or get additional information about the OGE Energy Corp. Foundation’s new scholarship, visit https://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/2733 https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1039037/OGE_PositiveEnergyScholar_Flyer_12.2020.pdf

Congratulations to JHS Senior, Abby Stramski. Abby has received a nomination to the United States Air Force Academy and the United States Merchant Marine Academy from Congresswoman Kendra Horn's office. #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

Here is the JHS Semester test schedule. Students who are at home MUST log into and take there test on the scheduled day and hour posted in the schedule below. Semester Test Bell Schedule December 17th Final Exams for 2nd, 4th, and 6th hours Bell Schedule 1st Period 8:30 – 9:00 30 minutes 2nd Period 9:05 – 10:15 70 minutes 3rd Period 10:20 – 10:50 30 minutes 4th Period 10:55 – 12:10 75 minutes LUNCH 12:10 – 12:40 normal times 5th Period 12:45 – 1:15 30 minutes 6th Period 1:20 – 2:30 70 minutes 7th Period 2:35 – 3:30 55 minutes December 18th Final Exams for 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th hours Bell Schedule 1st Period 8:30 – 9:40 70 minutes 2nd Period 9:45 – 10:15 30 minutes 3rd Period 10:20 – 11:30 70 minutes 4th Period 11:35 – 12:10 35 minutes LUNCH 12:10 – 12:40 normal times 5th Period 12:45 – 1:55 70 minutes 6th Period 2:00 – 2:20 20 minutes 7th Period 2:25 – 3:30 65 minutes

National Beta Scholarships THe BETA CLUB is awarding 250 $20000.00 awards You must be a senior planning to attend college in Fall of 2021. for more information and to apply https://www.betaclub.org/scholarship/

LIV MAS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THE TACO BELL FOUNDATION IS AWARDING 200 $25000.00 AWARDS Deadline is January 20, 2021 TO be eligible a student must enroll in degree program in accredited US college by fall of 2021. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY GO TO https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/

MENSA US Scholarship THe Mensa Foundation is awarding 178 $2500 scholarships. Deadline to apply is Jan 15, 2021 Requirements: Be enrolled in degree program at accredited US institution during academic year following application date submit application describing career, academic, and vocational goals. apply at https://www.mensafoundation.org/?LinkServID=DAB9CC2D-E081-4C23-C46DC8F41B324CE3

Foot Locker Scholar athletes Scholarship Foot Locker is awarding 20 $20000.00 awards Deadline is January 8, 2021 Must be a senior with 3.0 or greater GPA entering college in Fall of 2021. Must have participated in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based sports. Apply at https://www.footlockerscholarathletes.com/

See attached information regarding EOC bond issue. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1037389/Scanned_from_a_Lexmark_Multifunction_Product12-09-2020-131333.pdf

Congratulations to Senior Trey Dorrell. Trey has been awarded the Oklahoma State Regents Institutional Nominee Scholarship from Oklahoma State University. This scholarship is valued at 39,600. #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

Congratulations to JHS Senior, Abby Stramski. She has received a letter of nomination for the Merchant Marine Academy from U.S. Senator James Inhoffe. #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

Buy your yearbook now! Use this link to access an order form. You can also pick one up at your child's school or purchase online at Jostens.com. https://5il.co/mgy7

By your Senior Dedication Ad Space now! We are accepting deposits or full payment for Senior Dedication Ads in the yearbook. The deadline for senior ads is January 13th. Please review the information sheet in this link to purchase or reserve a spot. https://5il.co/lpro​Thank you! Erin Gerry

Letter to parents, As we end this challenging semester, I want to thank everyone for their patience in dealing with COVID-19 and trying to educate our students in this climate. Jones high school and staff are committed to our students and their educational needs. We understand the burden that families are going through during this pandemic. We want you to know, we will continue to work with you, but need your help on making sure work is being done during a quarantine. We must continue the learning process even when someone is quarantined or has contracted the virus. Teachers have been using Google classroom to teach and reach students who are not in school. It is very important that students do daily work in Google classroom while quarantined. If a student is not feeling well or having internet issues while under quarantine teachers will work with them. If students do not complete and finish work in Google classroom, credit cannot be given. We do not want this to happen to our students. Unfortunately, we have some students not doing work in the Google classroom that we are concerned with, and we are addressing those situations. With the end of the semester approaching, please make sure your child is doing the work when in quarantine. Remember to reach out to your teachers for help and guidance on any material you may need help with. We are here for you and always will be. Please don’t hesitate to email or call us. Thank you! Mike Watkins Principal Jones High School It's a Great Day to be a Longhorn!

Cobell Scholarship, Administered by Indigenous Education, Inc. The Cobell Scholarship program provides elevated opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native college students by empowering them with an engaging scholarship experience designed to support their success in higher education. Vocational, undergraduate, and graduate-level students are encouraged to apply. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a U.S. federally recognized tribe and be attending a nonprofit institution. The applications open on December 15 of each year and close on March 31 of the following year. For more information, please visit cobellscholar.org

Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Scholars Based in Washington, D.C., APIA Scholars is the nation's largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit provider of college scholarships for Asian and Pacific Islander American students. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to APIA students pursuing an undergraduate degree at a U.S. accredited college or university. The scholarship application for the 2021-22 academic year will be available until January 14, 2021, 5 p.m. ET. For more information on the APIA scholarship, including eligibility requirements, visit apiascholars.org