Jones High School

JHS STUDENTS WANTING TO TAKE OCTOBER ACT: REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR OCTOBER IS TODAY. REGISTER AT WWW.ACTSTUDENT.ORG

Reminder: JHS students wanting to take October ACT, registration deadline is this Friday, September 20. Get registered ASAP!

Our Longhorn Family is mourning the loss of one of our graduates. The school will have extra counselors available for any of our students that need assistance. Please pray for our Longhorn community as we move forward.

JHS students needing tutoring or extra help understanding with any subject: check out Khan Academy. It is a a great resource. https://www.khanacademy.org/signup

Students in 9-12 interested in attending Mercy Hospital’s Career Fair, sign up in the counselor’s office. This career fair will be Oct 2. Mr. Moses will take students in a bus.

9th-12th grade students interested in ACT Prep: Chad Cargill will be at Jones High School on October 9 from 9 to noon. If you would like to attend his workshop sign up and pay in counselor office. Cost is $30.00

Juniors and Sophomores: Jones High School will administer the PSAT/NMSQT on October 16. This is the exam that will qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship Contest. We have a limited number of exams. Cost is $17.00, sign up and pay in counseling office as soon as possible.

Seniors wanting to attend college Fair at EOC needs to sign up in counselor’soffice. EOC College Fair will be October 1 from 9 am to 11 am

Students in 9th-10th grade: This is your opportunity to sign up for Oklahoma's Promise. Sophomores: this is your last year you can apply. 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/

JHS students wanting to take October 26 ACT: Registration deadline is this Friday, September 20. Register at www.actstudent.org

SIXT SCHOLARS PROGRAM SIXT rent a car is pleased to offer five high school seniors the opportunity to receive a $5,000 scholarship and become a SIXT scholar. The program is designed to assist high school students who plan to continue their education in college. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice. SIXT rent a car is thrilled to contribute to higher education and support the development of exceptional students. Deadline is November 30, 2019 https://www.sixt.com/sixt-scholars/#/

JHS SENIORS: Elks National Foundation’s Most Valuable Student Competition The Elks National Foundation is providing scholarships to high school seniors who show excellence in all that they do. The foundation has been around for many years, and in honor of their history, they would like to help students succeed in college. To apply, students must be high school seniors and must plan to attend a four year college or university. Students can apply by submitting the online application along with all supporting documents. Applicants will be judged on academic achievement, leadership, community involvement and financial need. Award Amount: 500 awards; $4,000 - $50,000 Deadline: November 5, 2019 https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm

Congratulations to Tabi Fox. First place at Choctaw Cross Country meet

Goodl Luck to our JHS Cross Country Team competing at Guthrie today.

So proud of our Longhorns and academics! As witnessed in picture, It is still September and our seniors already have 11 college acceptance for admissions to six different colleges! We also have 75 students signed up to take 115 AP exams in the spring and we have 47 juniors and seniors taking at least one concurrent college class.

JHS STUDENTS: Questbridge can match you with colleges and scholarships. If you are a high-achieving, low-income high school student, you are in the right place. We believe that attending a top college can be affordable and we are committed to helping you attain the college education you deserve. We have partnerships with the country’s best colleges, all of which are actively seeking successful students that have experienced long-term financial hardship. All of our programs are designed to connect you with top educational, professional, scholarship, and life opportunities. https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students

Congratulations to Tabi Fox, she placed 4th out of 102 athletes at the Guthrie XC Meet

The OU Office of Admissions and Recruitment will be hosting its third annual First Sooner I on Friday, October 25 in Norman, Oklahoma. This event targets students who will be first in their family to attend college and students who qualify for Oklahoma's Promise. This would be a great opportunity for a college visit. Students to sign up by October 22 at hello.ou.edu/register/firstsooner. Space is limited.

JHS STUDENTS: MR. Weaver at OCS is doing an ACT Prep workshop for the October Test. Cost is $100.00. For more information and to register see flyer https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/464108/ACT_Prep_Class_Flyer.docx

The Wichita State University College of Applied Studies announces the Doris and Ralph Klose Scholars Day for high school seniors who declare a major in math or science teacher education at Wichita State University. Winners of the scholarship will be offered a financial aid package that may include various scholarships. The Klose Scholarship, up to $20,000, covers the average cost of tuition books and fees during their junior and senior year. Requirements: • Be a current high school senior • Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.50 or • Have a minimum ACT composite score of 24 or a 1160 on the SAT or • Be in the top 10% of your class • Declare a major in a math or science teacher education program Get admitted to WSU! Scholarship Application Deadline: November 1st, 2019 Doris and Ralph Klose Scholars Day Math or Science Education Majors Friday, November 22nd, 2019 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Corbin Education Center Admissions application at https://wsu-info.org/go/split.htm Scholarship application at https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/dsi.php