Jones High School Seniors: The WEOKIE Foundation is awarding 25 $2000 scholarships in their annual essay contest. Essay and application must be completed electronically no later than January 31, 2019. Go to www.weokie.org or see attached flyer for more information. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/258850/WeokieEssay_COntest.pdf
Jones High School Choir, Band, Drama hosted annual Veteran's Day Assembly. Our students did a great job honoring our Veteran's through song! Thank you to all who have served or are serving!
Congratulations to the Jones High School Football Team. JHS was victorious over Newkirk in the First Round and will host Metro Christian on Friday, November 16 at 7pm for second round of playoffs.
Out of precaution “Off Campus Lunch” will be closed for today. All students will stay on campus for lunch today. Our students’ safety is our most important concern. We have plenty of food in the cafeteria and students can charge a lunch. Thank you!
Congrats to Mr. RIdeau’s Spanish class for winning Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating contest
JHS seniors interested in UCO: UCO admissions rep will be at Jones High School on November 12 at 1:45 pm. Sign up with Mr. Moses if you would like to visit with this representative.
JHS Seniors interested in University of Arkansas-Ft. Smith: You need to have your application for admissions submitted and accepted for admissions to be eligible for their scholarships. Scholarship deadline is NOvember 15. Their admissions applications is free. They start offering scholarships at a 19 on the ACT and 2.7 GPA and have in state tuition for Oklahoma residents! https://admissions.uafs.edu/admissions/apply-now
JHS Students interested in ACT Prep: Mr. Weaver at OCS is hosting an ACT Prep Workshop. Cost is $100. See Flyer for additional information. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/256051/ACT_Prep_Class_Flyer.docx
Seniors with GPA Of 3.0 or greater and are planning field of study in Financial/Resource management, economics, accounting or Finance. See Mr. Moses for the ASMC Sequoyah Chapter Scholarship.
Seniors the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship program is accepting applications for their $40000.00 scholarships for seniors that demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Apply at www.ReaganFoundation.org/scholarships Deadline is January 4, 2019
JHS seniors: Remember scholarships from OKC Community Foundation have three parts. I received report from them that many of you have completed part 1 the general application. You need to complete senior profile and then apply for scholarships. To find scholarships to apply for select opportunities. This will generate list of scholarships. Click apply and answer additional questions and submit. You will need to do this for each community foundation scholarship you want to apply. COmmunity Foundation Scholar and Jones High School Scholarship deadlines are December 6. Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships
Seniors: Make sure you are completing your college admissions applications and their scholarship applications.
Seniors planning to enroll in College for Fall of 2019: Reminder to complete your FAFSA. This can be done at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
JHS seniors: Remember scholarships from OKC Community Foundation have three parts. I received report from them that many of you have completed part 1 the general application. You need to complete senior profile and then apply for scholarships. To find scholarships to apply for select opportunities. This will generate list of scholarships. Click apply and answer additional questions and submit. You will need to do this for each community foundation scholarship you want to apply
Congratulations to Ms. Miller’s class. Honorable Mention in door decorating contest
Congratulations to Mr. Riddeau’s Spanish Class for winning Red Ribbon week door decorating contes!
Door decoration contest for Red Ribbon week
Door decoration contest for Red Ribbon Week.
MARIJUANA STATISTICS
• Marijuana is the most common illicit drug used for the first time. Approximately 7,000 people try marijuana for the first time every day.
• Out of 2.6 million people who tried marijuana for the first time, over half were under the age of 18.
• The majority of youths aged 12 to 17 do not perceive a great risk from smoking marijuana.
• Marijuana had the highest rates of dependence out of all illicit substances in 2011.
TOBACCO AND NICOTINE STATISTICS
• Tobacco-related costs for the United States is over $190 billion (healthcare costs, loss of productivity, etc.)
• The rate of illicit drug use was 9.5 times higher in 2011 for teens who smoked cigarettes than those who didn’t.
• Tobacco causes more deaths each year than all other substance abuse related deaths combined.
• Tobacco users in general are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol. Over 40% of cigarette smokers reported binge drinking in 2011.
• The rates of pack-a-day smokers among those aged 18 to 25 has decreased by over 13% since 2002.