Jefferson will be administering the spring MAP test on June 1st and June 2nd from 8:00-10:00am. We will have an altered schedule those days. The bell schedule can be found on the JJHS website. Online only students are encouraged to come to the building on those dates to take the assessment.

In addition, Dual Language students will take the Spanish Reading MAP test on June 3rd during their ELA block. Online only students are also encouraged to attend school that day.

Please reach out to Mrs. Niederman with any questions at 630-420-6362.

Identification and Placement for Academically Talented and Gifted Services

Each year, students in Grades 3-7 have the opportunity to be considered for placement in Honors Math (HM), Project IDEA (PI), and Project IDEA Plus (PI+). For the 2020-2021 school year, the identification and placement process will begin with the administration of the spring NWEA MAP Growth assessment given at schools, exact dates and times TBA.

For Grade 3, all students will be invited to take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) and Iowa Assessments as part of the identification and placement process for Honors Math (HM), Project IDEA (PI), and Project IDEA Plus (PI+) for the 2021-2022 school year.

For Grades 4-7, the results from the spring NWEA MAP Growth assessment will be used to determine eligibility for further testing as a part of the identification and placement process for Honors Math (HM), Project IDEA (PI), and Project IDEA Plus (PI+) for the 2021-2022 school year.

The following flowcharts outline this year’s process and eligibility criteria.

• Flowchart for Placement into Grade 4 Honors Math, Project IDEA, or Project IDEA Plus
• Flowchart for Placement into Grades 5 and 6 Honors Math, Project IDEA, or Project IDEA Plus
• Flowchart for Placement into Grades 7 and 8 Honors Math, Project IDEA, or Project IDEA Plus

These flowcharts along with a complete timeline of the identification and placement process are posted on the Identification and Placement page of the district website. Please address additional questions to your school administration or to giftedservices@naperville203.org.

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THANK YOU to Celebrate Big for providing an outdoor yard sign for our 8th Grade Moving On Ceremony. Jefferson Jr. High eighth graders and their families are welcome to take advantage of this photo opportunity to commemorate their special day!

All library books and language arts extended texts are overdue. Emails will be sent to students (and their parents) who still have items out. Please arrange to return these materials by sending them in with your student or dropping them off at the main entrance.

Eighth grade students and 6th or 7th graders who will not return to Jefferson, must return their chromebook, charger, and stylus at the end of the school year unless you are in the dual language program. We will collect these items from 8th grade students during 9th period on June 4th. 8th grade students will not need their chromebooks for instruction and/or activities scheduled for June 7th, 8th, and 9th with the plans for the week. All virtual 8th grade learners are asked to return their chromebook to the main office at JJHS by June 10th.

8th Grade in-person students will be asked to turn in their chromebook on June 4th during 9th period. All virtual 8th grade learners are asked to return their chromebook to the main office at JJHS by June 10th.

School supplies for the 2021-22 school year are available for purchase! Online orders for supply kits purchased through Carlson will be available for pick up in August if ordered by June 13, 2021. You can find more information here.

May 26, 2021

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are excited to provide you with an update regarding our 8th Grade Moving On Ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, June 8th. This year, there will be two ceremonies. The Epic Team ceremony will be at 9:00A.M. and the Journey Team ceremony will be at 12:30 P.M. in the Wood Gymnasium. There is now an opportunity for parents/guardians to attend in person. We will also livestream the ceremonies. In order to comply with the CDC guidelines, masks must be worn at all times when on school property, including individuals who may be fully vaccinated. Please carefully review the following information for families to help ensure an enjoyable experience.

Please read the message below from Ms. Posey, Assistant Superintendent - Secondary Education.

Good Afternoon Jefferson Junior High School Parents,

I hope this email finds you enjoying the last few weeks of school with your 8th grader and looking forward to a relaxing summer before entering the world of high school! The Moving On Ceremony is a rite of passage that our 8th grade students look forward to each year and this one is especially important to us! Each Junior High has planned a special experience for their students in person and have modified our original plans to include parents given the changing requirements for gatherings in Illinois. Given each school’s unique space configurations, class size and other considerations, they have been given the autonomy to create a lasting, fun memory that serves their students and school community while still adhering to the guidelines of CDC. They need your help to make this event as enjoyable as possible for students, the focus of the day, and will be asking you for some information to assist them in planning for a seamless, exciting ceremony! Please understand that we are still under limitations for capacity and space which are different at each school. Masks and social distancing will be required and each family will be restricted to a maximum of two tickets to attend in person. Due to the size differences in the classes, there may be split ceremonies to accommodate students and parents to the greatest extent possible. Each school will provide the pertinent information needed for you to be prepared to enjoy the event with your child to the fullest and to honor our 8th graders as they move on to the next chapter of their school careers.

Thank you for your patience and support,

Stephanie Posey

Asst. Supt.- Secondary Education

Two Guests & Live Streaming: We are excited that we can now allow a limited number of parents/guardians in for this event! When arriving at school for the ceremony, you will check in at the front entrance and two guests per student will be invited in. Due to our current Health & Safety Guidelines, we are only able to accommodate two guests per family. The ceremony will continue to be livestreamed for friends and family who are unable to attend. The link will be sent via email in advance of the ceremony.

Attendance and Early Dismissal: Parents/Guardians must pre-register to attend the ceremony and provide critical information for our planning purposes. We are only able to accommodate two guests per student. Please complete the Moving On Ceremony Registration Form no later than noon on Tuesday, June 1st.

Reminders:

• Students are encouraged to dress in dress pants, nice shirts/tops, or dresses for the ceremony.
• Parents may park in the school parking lot or on the street and enter through Door 3.
• We will begin the check-in process for the Epic Team ceremony at 8:30A.M. and the check-in process for the Journey Team ceremony at 12:00P.M.
• Anyone needing special assistance upon entry please notify the office staff.
• Guests are encouraged to sit 3 feet away from any non-household guests in attendance.
• We are asking that guests do not bring balloons to avoid obstructing the views of our guests and our cameras for live streaming.
• All guests MUST wear a mask while in the building, including individuals who may be fully vaccinated.

Thank you in advance for your support. We look forward to this important occasion for all our students.