Jones High School

Sleeknote Scholarship In addition to providing online engagement tools, Sleeknote wants to engage students in their future education. Every year, they help two students reach their goals by offering a scholarship. Students can apply by creating a 1-2 minute video explaining why they feel they should receive the scholarship. Applicants should include why they chose their field of study, the profession they want to pursue, future goals and how the scholarship will help attain those goals. High school and college students from all over the world are eligible to apply. Award Amount: 2 awards; $1,000 Deadline: September 30, 2020 https://sleeknote.com/scholarship

Money Metals Exchange Scholarship Program Money Metals Exchange and the Sound Money Defense League is offering a gold-backed scholarship to students who display an understanding of economics and monetary policy. They’ve set aside 100oz of physical gold to fund scholarships to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students. To apply, students must fill out an application, provide current transcripts and upload their resume and essay. Essays should be roughly 1,000 words in length and answer one of the following prompts: • How has the Federal Reserve System helped or hurt the American economy? • Most economists, even those who support private property and free markets, think that money is a special good that must be produced and controlled by the government. Do you agree or disagree, and why? • How do you think the free market would handle money, if there were no government intervention of any kind? • How could America best return to a gold or bi-metallic standard? Award Amount: 4 awards; $1,000-$2,000 Deadline: September 30, 2020 https://www.moneymetals.com/scholarship

Cameron Impact Scholarship The Bryan Cameron Education Foundation seeks candidates who have displayed strong leadership, involvement in extracurriculars and community service and who hold a GPA of 3.7. The application requires an essay, copies of current transcripts and two recommendations. The scholarship is merit-based, so applicants should demonstrate their accomplishments and desire to make a positive impact on the world around them. Award Amount: 10-15 awards; Full Tuition Deadline: September 11, 2020 https://www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org/cameron-impact-scholarship

Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award The Jack Kent Cooke Award highlights exceptional pre-collegiate musicians ages 8-18 by offering them a scholarship to study classical music. Additionally, recipients will perform on NPR’s From the Top. The scholarship is offered to classical instrumentalists, vocalists and composers who have not yet entered college. Eligible applicants should be able to demonstrate exceptional musical achievement, unmet financial need, academic achievement and strength of character. Scholarships can be used toward instrument purchases, summer camps, college audition expenses, private lessons or other music-related needs. Award Amount: 20 awards; up to $10,000 Deadline: September 15, 2020 https://fromthetop.org/apply/scholarship-opportunity-jack-kent-cooke-young-artist-award/

The Gates Scholarship The Gates Scholarship is awarded to outstanding minority high school seniors from low-income households. The purpose of this scholarship is to help students reach their maximum potential. Scholars receive funding for the full cost of attendance that is not already covered by other financial aid. To be eligible, applicants must be a high school senior and be a US citizen, national or permanent resident. Applicants must also have a minimum GPA of 3.3 and identify as one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American. To apply students must create an account and follow the online application to demonstrate leadership ability, and academic/personal success. Award Amount: 300 awards; Covers Cost of Attendance Deadline: September 15, 2020 https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/

Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship Each year, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and Gaylord-Pickens Museum search the state to award one deserving high school senior the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship. The scholarship, disbursed over a four-year period, is based on a student’s leadership roles, community involvement, academic achievement and knowledge and pride of Oklahoma. To apply, students must be nominated by teachers, administrators or other non-related adults. Award Amount: $6,000 Deadline: September 18, 2020 https://oklahomahof.com/scholarships

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Let's try this again! Jones High School Parking Registration and Contract -Please fill out your information using the link below. For the first week of school park in a parking spot you wish to park in. North lot is Senior only and South lot underclassmen. We will then issue spots on first come first serve, based on who registered online. https://forms.gle/ZvhLhoy8NfgNeSZd7

JHS SENIORS: THE FOLLOWING COLLEGES HAVE SCHEDULED IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL VISITS TO JONES HIGH SCHOOL. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT WITH THESE ADMISSIONS REPS, PLEASE SIGN UP WITH MR. MOSES OR MS. GEORGE. Aug. 27: Connors State College Sept. 8: University of Central Oklahoma (Virtual) Sept. 10: Oklahoma City University (Virtual) Sept. 15: Langston University Sept. 17: Rose State College Sept. 24: Redlands Community College

🥳💚🥳SEE YA TOMORROW, LONGHORNS🥳💚🥳 #TTHL #BACKTOSCHOOL

🥳💚🥳 SEE YA TOMORROW, LONGHORNS🥳💚🥳 #TTHL #BACKTOSCHOOL

Jones High School Meet the Teacher Videos! We can't wait to see everyone! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z6M2cjR7MEDyYB3Zs2l6bbwaQuaaKl4YsL3WUxovkAY/edit?usp=sharing

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JHS students with CDIB Cards: Link below is the 2020-2021 J.O.M. Application. Please complete and turn in to Kickapoo offices. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/856288/20-21_JOM_Application.pdf

Face Mask are required at all JPS campus’s during school and at sporting events. Etc. Thank you for your understanding!

JHS Students in concurrent Enrollment: Rose State is still swamped with enrollment, so they have not been able to send me a book list. You should be able to login to Canvas and open classes this week and this will allow you to get book information.

High School Students: Schedules are now visible in Wengage. Due to COVID-19 and class size restrictions, schedule changes will be limited to the following reasons: 1) Missing required class for graduation. 2) Hole in schedule. 3) Duplicate class on schedule. We are looking forward to a safe and exciting School Year. Please make sure you stay up to date with information and all things Jones High School. Please download our school app and like and follow our Jones High School Facebook page.

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