Jones High School

JHS Students enrolled in EOC Tech Programs: Bus Schedule is below. Explore students will not start explore class until Thursday, August 18. Juniors and Seniors in Full- Time Programs start Tuesday August 16. AM tech students will report to JHS on Wednesday morning for meetings at High School. Bus riders will be excused from am class at EOC. Drivers will be excused at EOC to be late to attend meetings at JHS. AM Route picks up at JHS at 8:04 am Explore bus return and drop off at JHS at 9:25 am AM Route drops back off at JHS at 11:10 am PM Route Picks up at JHS at 11:45am PM Route Drops back off at 2:50 pm *all times approximate(within 1 to 2 minutes)

JHS Digital Handbook Link https://cloud.3dissue.com/504/708/1117/JonesHSStudentHandbook2022-2023/index.html?r=37

JHS Seniors: See attached document with scholarships with August and September Deadlines. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/2351299/Scholarships_with_Aug_and_Sept_Deadlines.docx

Jones Public Schools welcome back letter from Dr. Carl Johnson. Click on the link to see the letter. https://5il.co/1fypg

JHS Freshman and students new to Jones High School: Freshman and New Student orientation is Monday, August 8 at 6pm in the High School Commons

JHS 9-12 grade students: Enrollment and Schedule pick up is today 9am-6pm closed noon- 1pm for lunch and tomorrow August 9 9am-3pm closed from noon- 1pm for lunch. Students will be able to pick up schedules once their enrollment is complete to include proof of residency. Reminder that meals are not free this year. Highly encourage everyone to complete the free/reduced lunch application. There are also some new forms required by the state for all athletes. Please make sure all of these get completed as well.

JHS Students doing concurrent enrollment through Rose State: There is a mandatory concurrent meeting on Friday August 19 at 12:45. We will have Jan Bugby from Rose State here presenting information that will hopefully help you be more successful with your concurrent experience.

JOM Supply Pick Up is this weekend! Make sure you have all the listed registration items ready to go!

Jones High School students with CDIB Cards: The Kickapoo tribe is having their JOM school supply pick up for JONES JOM Students on Saturday, Aug 6. Please see flyer for more information. Also the JOM application for the 2023 school year is also attached. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/2327996/2022_Jones_school_supply_distribution.pdf https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/2327989/22-23_JOM_Application.pdf

JHS Juniors and Sophomores: Jones High School will be administering the PSAT exam on Wednesday, October 12. This is the exam that Juniors use for qualification for National Merit Scholarship consideration. Sophomores and Juniors are eligible to take. Cost is $17.00. You can sign up and pay in the counselors office. Please sign up and pay as soon as possible as I have limited number of tests.

JHS STUDENTS: Please make sure you are taking ACT and trying to improve scores. I know many colleges are going test optional but this is for admissions only. Scholarships are still based on test scores. Registration deadline for the September ACT is this Friday, AUG 5. Register at https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html

JHS Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: Jones High School will be administering the ASVAB exam on September 22 at 9am in the high school commons! What is the ASVAB? The ASVAB is the exam used for military entrance and job placement. I am not interested in joining the military, so why take the ASVAB? 1) It correlates to ACT and SAT so it serves as a great free practice for these exams. 2) It is has, hands down, the best career interest inventory around. 3) It helps you complete an ICAP objective. Any Sophomore, Junior, or Senior can take. If you want to take this exam you can sign up in the counselors office.

This is a great quote to start off the school year!

Annual Friendly reminder! These vehicles carry our most precious cargo! Please be observant and cautious when you are near one and if the stop sign is out and lights are flashing please stop!

Please be advised that breakfast and lunch for the FY '23 school year will not be provided for free. Please complete the application, even if you don't think your family will qualify. Federal Programs funding is based on the percentage of students that qualify. If you have already completed with your enrollment, you do not need to complete again. Even if your child will never eat in the cafeteria, please complete and return the forms. Thank you in advance for your support of Jones Public Schools. Have a great summer, Go Horns! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/2324305/freereduced_lunch_app.pdf

Help support our 2023 Prom by purchasing a one-of-a-kind T-shirt! These shirts feature the center of Jones, Oklahoma! Profit earned goes towards this year's PROM!!!! Help us make memories by clicking the link below to order today! https://www.customink.com/fundraising/prom-2023

In April 2023, Jones Public Schools will once again give the College and Career Readiness Assessment (CCRA) to all of our 11th Graders at Jones High School. The assessment that was given last year free of charge was the ACT assessment. Since the majority of our students attend in-state colleges and universities, we believe this assessment is well-suited for our students and their college/university choices. This assessment also aligns with the Pre-ACT assessment that we utilize with our 10th Graders. Right now, we are considering once again utilizing the ACT assessment as the CCRA in April. If you have any questions, or concerns please feel free to contact the following people. - Mr. Mike Watkins, JHS Principal (mwatkins@jonesps.org or 399-9122) - Mr. Curtis Moses, JHS Counselor (cmoses@jonesps.org or 399-9122) We look forward to hearing any feedback as we decide on the 2022 College and Career Readiness Assessment that is required for all 11th Graders. Below is a survey that the SDE has complied for districts to use to assist in collecting feedback. https://forms.gle/p2Em31nAH1X6nrTW7

Just a reminder that JHS enrollment is open! It is that time of year to get back in to the swing of a new school year! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN #GONNABEAGREATYEAR

JHS Students looking for ACT PREP: Steve Bowlware is doing his ACT prep class before the September test. See information from Steve below as well as his flyer on how to register. I cover all main sections of the ACT and the PSAT. Two main goals of these classes are to teach strategies to promote confidence and to refresh basic skills that students have previously learned. The fee for the class will include practice booklets, many handouts, and videos for math help. Parents and students may find out more information by visiting my website, bowlwareactprep.com. For those of you who are new to your counseling position, I would like to tell you about myself. Before my retirement, I taught in the Edmond school system for 39 years. I have conducted my ACT prep class for 26 years and my PSAT class for 21 years. Historically, students who have emailed me their scores have had an average gain of 4 points on the ACT, and I have had a yearly average of 19 National Merit Finalists on the PSAT. A score increase is not a guarantee; however, of the students who have emailed me their score, approximately 95% have boosted their score from a previous ACT or PSAT test result. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/241/Jones_High_School/2315381/SEPTEMBER_ACT.docx

Rose State is hosting a Concurrent Orientation night on Thursday, August 11th in the Student Union Ballroom. Please see attached flyer