Jones High School

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JHS Seniors: The Community Foundation Scholars Scholarship application is now available. See attached flyer for scholarship requirements and application process. Just a reminder that a Jones student is guaranteed to receive this scholarship if they apply and meet the requirements. I just received a report from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation that they have received no applications for CFS Scholarship from Jones High School Students. www.occf.org/scholarships https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1589196/Scholarship-handout_CFS__1_.PDF

JHS juniors and seniors that want to enroll in concurrent college classes for the spring semester: THe enrollment window is now open. Students currently enrolled in college classes at Rose State will only need to complete the attached concurrent enrollment form and turn in to Mr. Moses. if you will be a new concurrent student, you will need to complete the online application at the link below and the concurrent form and turn in to Mr. Moses. Mr. Moses can start turning in spring enrollments on Monday, Oct 25. The spring concurrent class schedule is also listed below. Just a reminder… Student accounts must be paid before Rose State can enroll you for Spring Semester If you have questions or need assistance with this process, See Mr. Moses. Please complete appropriate form and turn into MR. Moses ASAP. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1632534/Fillable_ConucrrentEnrollmentForm2020.pdf https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1632538/ConcurrentSpring2022Schedule.doc https://apply.rose.edu/apply/

JHS Seniors: Make sure you keep Mr. Moses informed of Colleges you have been accepted for admissions and scholarships awarded. Please email that information to me at cmoses@jonesps.org.

Seniors interested in Cybersecurity: See attached Flyer about OCCC Cybersecurity program

JHS Students on OK Promise interested in OU: Did you know Oklahoma's Promise students have the opportunity to get the cost of college tuition covered at The University of Oklahoma? Did you know that they are also guaranteed to get the cost of average fees covered on campus through our Crimson Commitment program? Encourage your students and their families to come learn more about Oklahoma's Promise, Crimson Commitment, and financial aid during our Virtual Oklahoma's Promise Night! Whether they are a high school junior or senior, now is the perfect time to connect with an OU Admissions Counselor and get their questions answered. Virtual Oklahoma's Promise Night | November 2, 2021 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The event will be hosted via Zoom, and registrants will receive a link prior to the event. Registration Link: https://hello.ou.edu/register/virtualokpnight

JHS Students: The US Naval Academy is holding an Admissions Information Forum on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 9:00 am at Edison Preparatory School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. LT Ryan Lluy, one of our Admissions Counselors, will be joined by our Dean of Admissions, Mr Bruce Latta. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Academy as a college choice, our summer programs for pre-college students, and ask questions of the Dean! See Attached Flyer for more information and to register: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1629941/Tulsa_Flyer_-_Oct_2021.pdf

“Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.” ~ William Cullen Bryant

Online tickets only Jones Football Game at Millwood this Friday, October 22. All ticket sales are online only. No cash will be accepted at the gate. Children 5 and under will not need a ticket OSSAA/OCA passes will be honored and will not need a ticket as long as they can show their pass, however they will not cover children of the passholder unless they are under 5. https://millwoodathletic.ticketspice.com/football-millwood-vs-jones-102221

Thank you for your continued support of the Jones High School Yearbook program and for your understanding as we continue with our 2021-2022 Yearbook Marketing Campaign! Yearbooks for the 2021-22 school year are now on sale for $45. Purchase yours before the final order deadline on February 18th. Orders can be made online at Jostens.com or at each school site. You can pay with cash or a check made out to JHS. Just bring your payment and this order form (use link below to access) to the school. You can also pick up order forms at each school site. https://5il.co/zxdx

Seniors and Parents: Putnam City North High School is hosting a FAFSA Night at the Putnam City North High School Library. Jones students and parents are invited to attend. This would be a great opportunity to get FAFSA competed PC North Address is Putnam City North High School 11800 N Rockwell Oklahoma City OK 73162

JHS Seniors OSDAR Scholarship Program General Program Guidelines OSDAR Scholarships are awarded to qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, creed, or area of study. The applicant does not need to be a member of DAR to apply. The scholarship is to be considered a one-time award. Recipients chosen are not eligible to re-apply. All applications must be submitted through an Oklahoma DAR chapter. The chapter does not need to endorse the applicant, but the application must be checked for completeness. Applicants may find chapter contact information on the Chapters by City page. NOTE: Transcripts and financial information that are received by the chapter in a sealed envelope are not opened by the chapter. Those documents will be opened and reviewed by the state chairman and the judges. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an Oklahoma college or university in the fall semester preceding the award. An official transcript for this semester will be required NOTE: High school seniors who are concurrently enrolled in an Oklahoma university or college for the fall semester of their senior year in high school are eligible to apply. They must also submit a transcript for their high school senior fall semester. Applications are to be submitted in January following the fall semester of any given year. The awards will be made at the annual State Conference in the spring and the monies will be paid for the upcoming fall semester of that year. Applicants must furnish a completed application, financial need form, letters of recommendation, extra-curricular activity list, and a statement of academic goals along with the official transcript. ACT or SAT scores should be furnished if available. Judging of applications will be done by individuals who are not members of DAR. It is the responsibility of the Oklahoma Scholarship Chairman to select the judges in consultation with the OSDAR Board Scholarship Advisors appointed by the State Regent. The application will be evaluated by the judges using weighted scoring in the following areas: completeness of application, neatness in preparation, financial need, extra-curricular activities, letters of recommendation, GPA, course of study, and well-defined academic goals. The Scholarship Award will be paid directly to the Registrar’s Office at the recipient’s college or university following notification by the Registrar that the recipient has enrolled for the fall semester. https://oklahomadar2.weebly.com/scholarship-program.html

JHS Seniors Each year the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of higher education in diverse areas of study including history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, elementary and secondary education, chemistry, math, science and English. DAR’s scholarships are awarded and judged without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability. Applicants must be citizens of the United States. Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance. Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships. Awards are placed on deposit with the recipient’s college or university and any unused portion shall be returned to the DAR. Applicants are only eligible to receive one scholarship from the DAR. The DAR Scholarship Committee Now Has an Online Submission Process DAR is pleased to announce all students applying for scholarships offered by the DAR Scholarship Committee will submit their applications using the online application portal below. Emailed or mailed applications will no longer be accepted, unless applying for the Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship. To Apply For DAR Scholarships . . . The scholarship application portal is now closed. Applications are no longer being accepted. The portal will reopen for application submissions on November 1, 2021. Application will be available at this web address https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships Applicants selected as the recipient of each scholarship will be notified by email no later than May 15, 2021. Questions? Contact: scholarships@nsdar.org

Homecoming week, Fall Break, and PSAT testing! Love our kids hearts and spirit! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

“Every student can learn…just not on the same day or in the same way.” ~ George Evans

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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. Award Amount: Multiple awards; Varies Deadline: November 18, 2021 https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Study Abroad Scholarship This scholarship is open to students who are currently attending an HBCU, a historically black college or university, and who have applied/been accepted to an IES abroad program Award Amount: $2,000 Deadline: November 1, 2021 https://www.iesabroad.org/scholarships-aid/hbcu-tuition-travel-grant

Hispanic Associations of College & Universities IES Abroad Scholarship This scholarship is open to students who are currently attending a Hispanic-Serving Institution that is a member of Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU - www.hacu.net), and who have applied/been accepted to an IES abroad program. Award Amount: Up to $3,000 Deadline: November 1, 2021 https://www.iesabroad.org/scholarships-aid/hacu-ies-abroad-scholarship

"The President's Own" United States Marine Band, in conjunction with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, is pleased to announce its Concerto Competition for High School Musicians is open for applications. Award Amount: 3 awards; $500-$2,500 Deadline: November 15, 2021 https://www.marineband.marines.mil/Educational/Concerto-Competition/