Jones High School

JHS Seniors: Just a reminder that if you plan to go to college in the Fall of 2022, you need to get your application for admissions completed and submitted as soon as possible. This insures that you are in that school's scholarship pool!

JHS SENIORS: THE Burger King Scholars Scholarship is now open. APPLY EARLY. This is very prestigious award! Scholarship Description ELIGIBILITY Applicants must meet the following criteria: BURGER KING® General Track - Available to all high school seniors who meet the criteria below. Applicants must- Be living in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico Be graduating high school seniors (U.S. and Puerto Rico), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire next academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico Awards of $1,000 will be designated to students by high school zip code, county and/or state (U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam) of city and/or province (Canada) of participating restaurant locations. The number of awards available to each Franchisee and Burger King Corporation will be based on fundraising contributions as of the current calendar year. Note: Employees, spouses or domestic partners of employees, and dependent children of employees who meet eligibility requirements for the General and Employee-Based Track will be considered for an award in both tracks, but if selected, will receive only one award. BURGER KING® Employee-Based Track Note: The Employee-Based Track will have two components as follows. 1) Employees, spouses or domestic partners of employees, and dependent children of employees pursuing a traditional postsecondary education Applicants must- Be living in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico Be an employee* of Burger King Corporation or a participating BURGER KING® franchisee (Franchisees) OR Be a spouse (unless legally separated) or domestic partner** of an employee* of Burger King Corporation or Franchisees OR Be a dependent child*** of an employee* of Burger King Corporation or Franchisees (Designated Employer) AND Be graduating high school seniors (U.S. and Puerto Rico) or have attained a GED, graduating from grade 12 (Canada), graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada or current college undergraduates or graduate level students in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent Plan to enroll**** for the academic year at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico * Employees must be active on Designated Employer's payroll for at least 6 months as of the application deadline date and employed at the time awards are first announced. ** Domestic partner is defined as (i) Employee's sole Domestic Partner and intend to remain so indefinitely; (ii) Employee and Domestic Partner reside together in the same principal residence and intend to reside together indefinitely; (iii) Employee and Domestic Partner are both at least eighteen (18) years old and mentally competent to consent to a contract; (iv) Employee and Domestic Partner are not related by blood in a close enough manner that would bar marriage under applicable law in effect where they reside; and (v) Employee and Domestic Partner are not legally married to anyone else and are not involved in any other Domestic Partnership. *** Dependent children are defined as biological, step- or legally adopted children living in the employee's household or primarily supported by the employee. **** Employees and their spouse/domestic partner may be enrolled part-time or full-time. Children of employees must be enrolled full-time, without interruption, for the entire academic year. 2) Employees and spouses or domestic partners of employees pursuing an enrichment program (Enrichment programs include, but are not limited to, language, computer and accounting courses.) Applicants must- Be living in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico Be an employee* of Burger King Corporation or a participating BURGER KING® franchisee (Franchisees) OR Be a spouse (unless legally separated) or domestic partner** of an employee* of Burger King Corporation or Franchisee (Designated Employer) AND Plan to enroll less than part-time or on an intermittent basis in GED, enrichment, certification or other course that enhances learning (Note: Program or course must be taken at an accredited institution in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico.) * Employees must be active on Designated Employer's payroll for at least 6 months as of the application deadline date and employed at the time awards are first announced. ** Domestic partner is defined as (i) Employee's sole Domestic Partner and intend to remain so indefinitely; (ii) Employee and Domestic Partner reside together in the same principal residence and intend to reside together indefinitely; (iii) Employee and Domestic Partner are both at least eighteen (18) years old and mentally competent to consent to a contract; (iv) Employee and Domestic Partner are not related by blood in a close enough manner that would bar marriage under applicable law in effect where they reside; and (v) Employee and Domestic Partner are not legally married to anyone else and are not involved in any other Domestic Partnership. **James W. McLamore WHOPPER® Scholarship Recipients will be chosen from the BURGER KING℠ Scholars pool including both BURGER KING® General Track and BURGER KING® Employee-Based Track applicants. ** Recipients must be: Citizens of the United States or Canada Students who who are seniors at a high school or home school in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico Students who are applying as a full time freshman to a four-year accredited, college or university that is located in the United States or Canada and is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Students who have a cumulative unweighted grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.3 Students who have a minimum ACT Composite score of 25 or a minimum combined SAT score of 1220 Students who demonstrate an active leadership role in community service, athletics, and/or similar co-curricular activity (such as student government, team sports, fraternal life, etc); and Students who demonstrate substantial work experience and financial need Officers, directors and spouses/domestic partners and children of officers and directors of the BURGER KING℠ McLamore Foundation are ineligible to apply for a scholarship. https://bk-scholars.com/

JHS Seniors: The Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship deadline is coming up November 15 Scholarship Description The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants. Male and female students compete separately. Ranging from $4.000 to $50,000 total ($1,000 to $12,500 per year), Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university. The 500 national winners will be announced in late April. Award tiers First place - 2 awards: $50,000 each Second place - 2 awards: $40,000 each Third place - 2 awards: $30,000 each Other finalists - 14 awards: $20,000 each Runners-up - 480 awards: $4,000 each In addition, the 20 Top Finalists traditionally* participate in an all expenses paid Leadership Weekend in Chicago during which they’ll interview with the national judges to compete for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place bigger prizes. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Eligibility: Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify. https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/elks-most-valuable-student-scholarship/11998

JHS Seniors: The Coca Cola Scholarship deadline is coming up October 31! The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/the-coca-cola-scholars-program-scholarship/5728

JHS SENIORS: THE Cooke College Scholarship deadline is coming up October 30! Scholarship Description 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. Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational experience – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships they may receive. This highly competitive scholarship includes: Up to $40,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school. Ability to pursue any area of study. Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid. Multifaceted advising about how to transition to college and maximize the student experience. https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/the-cooke-college-scholarship-program/5729

Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do!--Nelson Mandela

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