Jones High School

Good Luck to our Jones High School Show team as they compete at Tulsa Fair this weekend! #Longhornproud

With the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) opening , I thought this page would be helpful to you for understanding financial aid and other terms. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/financial-aid-101/financial-aid-glossary-learn-the-lingo

Seniors involved in Athletics: You need to apply for the High School Heisman Scholarship. See Flyer for More information. Apply at attached link https://heismanscholarship.com/application/are-you-eligible/ https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/949093/HHSS_Flyer_2020.pdf

IT IS OCTOBER 1! FOR SENIORS PLANNING TO ATTEND COLLEGE IN FALL 2021, THIS MEANS THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) IS OPEN! MOST AID THROUGH THIS APPLICATION IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Apply at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

ITS OCT 1! THIS MEANS THE OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S SCHOLARSHIP SIGHT IS NOW OPEN. YOU CAN GO TO THIS SIGHT AND THERE IS A THREE STEP PROCESS. CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT. COMPLETE GENERAL APPLICATION, AND THEN FINALLY COMPLETE INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS. I WOULD BEGIN THIS PROCESS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE LINK BELOW IS TO THEIR SCHOLARSHIP SITE. THERE IS A QUICK VIDEO THAT WILL SHOW YOU THE STEP BY STEP PROCESS. https://www.occf.org/scholarships/

Parents of Jones Seniors: Please click on the link below to see information about purchasing space in this year's yearbook for a Senior Dedication Ad. https://5il.co/lpro​

JHS STUDENTS: The Profile in Courage Essay Contest is back! We’re officially accepting submissions from high school students for this year’s contest. Students can now share an original essay describing a leader who demonstrated political courage as described by President Kennedy in his book, Profiles in Courage. Winners will receive one of 25 awards for college — including a $10,000 first-place prize. Deadline is January 15, 2021. See Link for more details and eligibility. https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/eligibility-and-requirements

Students of Native American Heritage: See this flyer regarding upcoming free, online career basics course. If interested register as soon as possible https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/940975/Career_BasicsOne-Pager_Fall2020__3___2___1___1_.pdf

Don't miss the Yearbook early bird special. Purchase your yearbook by October 23rd for the price of $40. After the 23rd, prices will increase to $45. You can pick up an order form at your child's school or use the link below. You can also order directly from Jostens online at jostensyearbooks.com. https://5il.co/kqph. - Order Form link

Picture retakes will be this Wednesday at the high school. If you are a tech student you need to arrange to take yours either before school or when you return to the high school during 4th hour. If you are a virtual student you can come between 8:30am-9:00​am OR 11:40am-12:00pm to get your photo taken if you didn't take yours on the original photo date or if you need a retake. Senior portrait retakes will also be this Wednesday during 1st -4th hours. If you need to take a photo or a retake, you may come in at your convenience to the gym. Oklahoma School Pictures will be set up for you with a separate camera. Again, you will wear you own clothes, so think Sunday best. If you are a tech student, you will have to arrange to be here. You can come before school as they should be set up by 8, or you can come immediately when you are done at tech during 4th hour. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Gerry at egerry@jonesps.org.

27 September 2020 Dear Parents, In an effort to keep you informed on the health status of our district, we will be reporting weekly on any positive cases of COVID-19 within our schools and any exposure to positive cases. While we hope we can avoid any more positive cases in our community, we expect to have a few students or staff exposed to COVID during this time, and they will be asked to quarantine as per the OKC - County Department of Health guidelines. Remember, an exposure is not the same as a positive case.  It is important to keep in mind that if your child is ever exposed to a COVID positive person at school, you will be notified immediately. This report is only to make you aware of the overall incidents within our district. With each incident, and on other occasions, we are consulting with the OKC - County Health Department.  During this last week, we have experienced two POSITIVE CASES, one at the elementary school and one at the high school. We also had 26 reported exposures. Families with students that were at risk of exposure were notified directly. Each individual is following the quarantining protocol as prescribed by OKCCH.  We are following CDC guidelines and protocols set by the State Department of Health and our school district to decrease potential spread. The use of masks is critical to this cause. Also, we have limited the contact time and provided social distancing whenever possible.  Should your child/children start exhibiting COVID related symptoms, it is strongly recommended that you contact their primary care physician or the local health department to have them tested immediately.  Also, if anyone in your home is experiencing symptoms, PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL until it is certain they have not been exposed or have quarantined the appropriate amount of time. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s principal. Sincerely, Carl Johnson, Ph.D. Superintendent Jones Public Schools

Cooke College Scholarship Program The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. Apply via the Common App before October 30 For more information go to https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/

Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards The Youth Awards was founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering its 22nd year, the Youth Awards honors Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Business & Finance, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Education, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Social Justice and Technology. Gold, Silver and Bronze recipients are selected in each category and receive a one-time grant to fund their college education or to fund a community service effort that tackles a social issue. Once selected, recipients will be celebrated in 10 virtual ceremonies and will become part of our broader HHF network of 200,000 professionals and fulfill our unique cycle of leadership where we meet America’s priorities in the classroom and workforce. The Youth Awards program is the main pipeline to Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s (HHF) system of talent that prepares and positions Latino youth through the award-winning Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program as they transition from high school, to college, to graduate school, and into their careers. Follow LOFT on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 2020 Youth Awards Ceremonies: All Virtual Ceremonies TBD for January and February 2021 Eligibility: Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2021 Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2021-2022 Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines) If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory Be a U.S. permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or qualify under the DACA Deadline: December 6 https://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2020/forms/welcome.php

JHS Juniors and Seniors: The Rose State College Student Engagement are excited to announce our 2020-2021 Preview Days! If you are a High School Junior, Senior, or Counselor, we would love for you to join us in our BRAND NEW Student Union to catch a glimpse of what it's like to Be A Raider! We have both in person and virtual options so you can register for what works for you! Register by scanning the QR Code on the flyer, or by clicking this link: https://rosestatecollege.formstack.com/forms/2020rscpreview

JHS Seniors: A source for scholarships that is often overlooked is you and your parent's employers. Many employers offer college scholarships to their employees and/or their dependents. Make sure you and your parents check to see if this is available.

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Juniors: Jones High School is a member of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation Guidance Counselor Network. This means that you are eligible to apply for most of the scholarships that they have available. Jones High School is guaranteed to receive at least one New Opportunity Scholars Scholarship. For more information on this scholarship see the attached Flyer. OCCF scholarship website opens for applications on October 1 Juniors: Jones High School is a member of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation Guidance Counselor Network. This means that you are eligible to apply for most of the scholarships that they have available. Jones High School is guaranteed to receive at least one New Opportunity Scholars Scholarship. For more information on this scholarship see the attached Flyer. OCCF scholarship website opens for applications on October 1 https://www.occf.org/scholarships/ https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/932113/JR._NOS__2021_Scholarship.pdf

October 1 is very important date for Seniors going to College. This is the date the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) opens for students entering college in the Fall of 2021. All students planning to go to college need to complete the FAFSA. Link below is to FAFSA. IF you have any questions, see Mr. Moses https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Seniors this is a great opportunity to visit with a variety of College Admissions reps: Edmond College Night fair at the University of Central Oklahoma on Friday, October 9, 2020 from 6:00 pm–8:00 pm. This fair will be held outdoors, weather permitting, in the heart of the UCO campus

Seniors: Jones High School is a member of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation Guidance Counselor Network. This means that you are eligible to apply for most of the scholarships that they have available. Jones High School is guaranteed to receive at least one Community Foundation Scholarships Scholarship. For more information on this scholarship see the attached Flyer. OCCF scholarship website opens for applications on October 1 https://www.occf.org/scholarships/ https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/932112/CFS_Scholarship_2021.pdf