Jones High School

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.

Seniors looking for scholarships: Remember to check with your employer about possible scholarships through your company. Also have parents check with their employers about scholarships for employees children. For example OKC police department has scholarship application for scholarship for children of their officers. I believe it is through the F.O.P.

JHS seniors planning to go to college in the Fall: You and your parents need to complete and submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA)! This can be done at FAFSA.ed.gov

JHS Seniors interested in Langston University: Langston is hosting LU DAZE. This is their High School Senior Day on October 23. Register at LUTOUR@Langston.edu See Flyer attached for additional information https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/489596/HighSchoolDay2019-s.jpg

Academics are strong at Jones High School! Chad Cargill doing ACT Prep workshop and college students studying for class! It’s a great day to be a Longhorn!

Got to love a full Library! US History class working on a project and college students studying for classes

Our Jones High School Cross Country team finished their Regular Season at the Carl ALbert Cross Country Meet on October 8. Our runners finished strong. They all finished in the top half of the field and Hunter finished 19th and Tabi finished first. Congratulations Longhorn Cross Country and on to Regionals!

JHS seniors: Let Mr. know when you receive acceptance letters from colleges