Jasper High School
Jag News
Week of February 4th, 2019
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General Announcements:
Jasper Jukebox
AP Test Payment Information
ASVAB Optional Testing
Jasper Cheerleading Tryouts
Important Changes to Advanced Placement Exam Procedures for 2019-20
Online Fee Payment
Drop-Off Table, Third Party Vendor Deliveries, and Federal Food Guidelines
AP Test Payment Information
Online AP Test Payments are available through PAYPAMS from February 1 through February 28. When paying online through PAYPAMS, exam cost is $97, which includes a $3 fee in order to use PAYPAMS. If the student is on the Free or Reduced lunch program, the test fee is $10 per test.
Login into your current account at https://paypams.com/HomePage.aspx (see sample below)
- Select "AP Test –Jasper High School" header.
- Choose the exam(s) you will be taking (Note-the $94 AP Calculus BC exam must be paid by cash or check to Ms. Zhong. Payment for AP Calculus BC is not available through PAYPAMS).
- The total payment will be calculated by PAYPAMS.
- Your credit card receipt will show details and total amount paid.
- Print the receipt and keep it for your records.
See your counselor with questions.
ASVAB Optional Testing
Still figuring out your future? Can’t decide on a college major? Don’t know what career to pursue? YES! YES! YES! Then the United States Military ASVAB Career Exploration Program is for you!
The district is providing an opportunity for any sophomore that is interested in taking the United States Military ASVAB test on March 5th. The test will be administered in our presentation room at 1:45. The test takes approximately 90 minutes and will be administered on a computer. Any student interested in taking the test must fill out this Google Form to register. Deadline for registration is February 21st. No late registrations will be allowed.
Jasper Cheerleading Tryouts
Jasper Cheerleading and Mascot will be holding our 2019-2020 tryout information meeting on Thursday, February 7 at 6:30PM at Jasper Room 1100. Current 8th grade students and freshmen who are interested in trying out for Jasper Cheerleading or Mascot for next school year should attend this required pre-tryout meeting with a parent to find out important information about tryouts and the Jasper Cheerleading program. Tryout packets will be available at this meeting or can be picked up in your school’s front office starting Monday, February 4. Please see the attached flyer for more details or contact alex.ritter@pisd.edu with any questions. We look forward to meeting you on Thursday!
Online Fee Payment
Many of our clubs and organizations are now accepting online payments for dues, t-shirts, fundraisers, and more! Visit https://parentportal.pisd.edu to see if you have any outstanding Jasper Club/Organization fees to pay online. When you log in, look for the section labeled as “Program Enrollment & Payments”. Within this section, click the TEAMS Campus Payments link under STUDENT CLUB ACTIVITY FEES. Please visit the link below for additional information.
Drop-Off Table, Third Party Vendor Deliveries, and Federal Food Guidelines
We would like to make everyone aware that the drop-off table located at the Jasper front doors is an unsupervised area. Jasper's staff does not have the capacity to supervise the table or monitor items that become missing. We strongly suggest parents that want to bring food up to their students wait and hand deliver the food to their student. If not, there are other options the student can utilize like bringing their lunch or purchasing a lunch from our school cafeteria.
We also would like to remind everyone that third party delivery of food is not permitted. All vendors will be turned away. No vendor should attempt to drop food off in the south student entry way.
Per the Federal Nutritional Guidelines, food that is brought to school cannot be shared with other students. Parents cannot bring extra drinks and food for anyone other than their student. This applies even on birthdays and special occasions.
PTSA/ Jasper Booster Club Announcements:
Jasper Jazz Nothing Bundt Cakes Fundraiser
A SWEET and EASY way to show your admiration and appreciation to someone - Nothing Bundt Cakes! This coming Monday through Saturday, February 4th - 9th, your purchase at Nothing Bundt Cakes will support Jasper Jazz Drill team. Mini cakes, large cakes, towers of cakes and even boxes of bite size cakes in multiple flavors for all to enjoy - including teachers and coaches!
Put on your calendar: Nothing Bundt Cakes on the Northeast corner of Park and Preston ... Monday through Saturday! Please see the attached flyer and thank you for your sweet support of Jasper Jazz Drill team.
Jasper Band Boosters Presents....Princeton Review Practice Test
Better Scores = Better Colleges! Thinking about taking the SAT or ACT? Don't practice on the real thing! The Jasper Band Boosters and Princeton Review are sponsoring practice SAT, ACT, and PSAT tests at Jasper High School on Saturday, February 9th. The tests are open to all students. Testing will begin at 8:30 am. Students are encouraged to arrive 10-15 minutes in advance.
The SAT and ACT generally test the same types of content and both are used for college admissions and merit-based scholarships. The biggest differences between the tests are that the ACT has a Science Test and there’s one SAT Math Section for which you cannot use a calculator.
The costs and time for the practice tests are as follows:
Practice SAT: $15.00
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Practice ACT: $15.00
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Practice PSAT - $10
8:30am - 11:30 am
*This test is grade-appropriate for 8th and 9th grade students and establishes a baseline measurement for students as they enter high school.
Online registration is now open at https://jasperband.membershiptoolkit.com/home. Registration deadline is Wednesday, February 6th. This is a fantastic opportunity for students that want that extra edge before the test.
Registered students are encouraged to attend the Test Review Session on Tuesday, February 19th, from 6:30-8:30 pm to receive feedback on the test.
Jasper Jazz Fundraiser
It is almost February 14TH...VALENTINE'S DAY! Need a way to let Mom know she is appreciated or someone including you, big sister, and grandmother who could use an expression of love?
On Wednesday, February 6th, 6 to 8pm, at the Rustic Cuff located at Legacy West Plano, Jasper Jazz is hosting a party to get you ready for Valentine's Day!
Here is the plan to help you:
- Check out Rustic Cuff's beautiful jewelry and more on their website and start making your wish list;
- Put the event on Dad's and your calendar for 6-8pm on Wednesday, February 6th;
- Go to the Rustic Cuff from 6-8pm on Wednesday, February 6th to purchase or place your order; and then
- Enjoy the smiles and hugs earned on Valentine's Day!
Please see the flyer below. Thank you for supporting Jasper Jazz...we feel your love!
Join PTSA
We encourage all of our families to join our PTSA by going to JasperPTSA. This website allows parents and students to join the Jasper PTSA , purchase spirit wear and planners, access student directory, sign-up to volunteer at events, and make donations to the Jasper PTSA. If you have any questions, please email president@jasperptsa.org.
Jasper Clubs/ PWSH Announcements:
Interested in trying out for the award winning Plano West Royales Drill Team?
Click here for the Tryout Packet Due February 21st by 4:30 pm to the PWSH, JHS, or SHS front office. Visit royales.membershiptoolkit.com for more info!
Jasper High School
Website: https://www.pisd.edu/Page/81
Location: 6800 Archgate Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-7400
Twitter: @jasperjaguars