JCHS Parent Connect Newsletter
August 2016 edition
Attendance is a BIG Deal !
Benefits of daily attendance
By attending class regularly, your child is more likely to keep up with daily lessons and assignments, and take quizzes and tests on time.
There are other benefits as well:
Achievement: Students who attend school regularly are more likely to pass reading and math assessments than students who don't attend school regularly.
Opportunity: For high schoolers, being in school every day gives them a chance to learn more about college and scholarship opportunities, and to take the important exams they need to build a successful academic record.
Exposure to the English language: Regular school attendance can also help students who are learning English by giving them the chance to master the skills and information they need more quickly and accurately even in other subjects!
Being part of the school community: Just by being present at school, your child is learning how to be a good citizen by participating in the school community, learning valuable social skills, and developing a broader world view.
The importance of education: Your commitment to school attendance will also send a message to your child that education is a priority for your family, going to school every day is a critical part of educational success, and that it's important to take your responsibilities seriously including going to school.
By making your child's school attendance a priority, you will be taking an important step in supporting your child's school success, and setting a good example. Remember every day counts!
Click on the link below to find out how you can help keep your child on track.
http://www.attendanceworks.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/AW_HS-flyer_3-15-12.pdf
PBIS
Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is a district-wide initiative that Jones County High School will use as a tool for teaching and modeling expected behaviors. The acronym, GREAT, is the format that was decided to present these expectations. The letters in the acronym stand for Good-mannered, Respectful, Engaged, Accountable, Trustworthy.
Students will begin learning about school-wide behavioral expectations during homeroom. These expectations have been agreed upon by the staff as an effective way to be proactive in managing behaviors. This approach to managing behaviors is also a positive one.
Please take this opportunity to talk to your child about the expectations at school and the importance of continuing to demonstrate GREAT behaviors. With your continued support and involvement, Jones County High School will remain a school where students can be GREATHounds.
See the PBIS matrix information below that shows the expectation along with what the particular behaviors should look like at the high school.
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G.R.E.A.T. Parents Stay in the Loop
4 ways to stay in the loop about JCHS School News
1. Join our JCHS Remind to receive text messages and school alerts about upcoming events. To join, text @db1e04 to 81010 or 229-469-5924.
2. Sign up for the parent email group on the JCHS webpage.
3. Check out our school Facebook page, Jones County High School Gray, GA
4. Make sure your contact number is correct in Infinite Campus to receive School Call Out messages.
Senior Parents & Students
Junior Parents & Students
To stay in the loop about junior class information from junior counselor, Mrs. Kadajia Baker, join Remind by texting @JC18 to 81010 or click on the following link below:
Sophomore Parents & Students
Freshmen Parents & Students
Taking Photography Next Semester?
Interested in attending Georgia Tech, Georgia State, or UGA?
There will be a Peach State Tour Information Session to learn more about Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, and the University of Georgia at Rutland High School on August 22, 2016 from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM. To register, click on link PeachSateTour
CTAE NEWS
BE GREAT WITH JCHS DECA AND OWN YOUR FUTURE!!
Georgia Only Testing Events
Who: All Affiliated Student Members
When: September 21-28, 2016
Where: JCHS
Cost: $5 per student
Membership Eligibility Deadline: September 2, 2016
If you paid membership by August 15th, testing is included. Membership with testing- $27.00 by August 15th. After August 15th, membership is $25.00 does not included testing.
DECA Day At Georgia Tech.
Be a part of GA DECA's fall event with Georgia Tech! Participate in a Georgia Tech themed Kahoot! Quiz game (complete with GT prizes and swag) and watch the Yellow Jackets take on the national runner-up Clemson Tigers!
When: Thursday, September 22, 2016
Where: GA Tech Campus (Atlanta)
Cost: $45 Payment due Sept. 2, 2016
Business of Baseball
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED ABOUT WORKING IN BASEBALL?
The Atlanta Braves Business of Baseball event is a unique opportunity for you and your class to get a behind the scenes look at the business side of professional sports. Enjoy exclusive question and answer sessions with executives from the Atlanta Braves’ Front Office.
Event begins at 5:00pm followed by 7:00pm game. See the Atlanta Braves take on the Philadelphia Phillies! Cost is $23 per person and includes an outfield ticket, $10 food/beverage voucher, and Braves Hat.
Payment is due: Sept. 13th, 2016
UPCOMING DATES
Aug. 22- Class Officer Applications available
Aug. 24- Class Officer Applications due
Aug. 31- Pictures- NGC
Sept. 1- Pictures- Main Campus
Sept. 8- Junior Ring Meeting 2nd period
Jones County High School
Email: rkitchens@jones.k12.ga.us
Website: www.jonescountyhighschool.org
Location: 339 Railroad Street, Gray, GA, United States
Phone: (478) 986-5444
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jones-County-High-School-Gray-GA-148638115174166/?ref=page_internal