Jasper High School
Jag News
Week of March 9th
- Follow us on Twitter @JasperJaguars
- Bookmark our Jasper High School Website. You can find the answer to almost every question here!
Get a look ahead by visiting the Jasper Calendar Page!
Curious about what's happening at West? Check out the PWSH Calendar Page!
Jasper High School Tutorial Schedule
Student Health Reminder & Update
The health and safety of Plano ISD students and staff remain our number one priority. As we approach next week’s spring break, we want to keep our students, families and the community updated on current guidance and district plans regarding COVID-19.
International Travel
Plano ISD continues to monitor travel advisories and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as well as our state and county health authorities. The COVID-19 outbreak is a concern for anyone considering traveling at this time. Those with travel plans are strongly encouraged to closely monitor travel advisories and guidance from the CDC, available online at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/after-travel-precautions.html. Collin County Health Services will communicate with Plano ISD regarding any official quarantine/monitoring restrictions for travelers. We realize some of our families have plans to travel over spring break, and we respectfully request that if you or any member of your household is traveling internationally, including cruises, please inform us via this online form.
Cleaning Measures
Plano ISD has cleaning protocols in place for all district facilities, and we are taking some additional measures to deep clean throughout the district.
- On a nightly basis, custodians use a commercial grade, hydrogen peroxide-based multipurpose disinfecting cleaner.
- Surfaces are wiped down and auto-scrubber machines are used nightly to clean and sanitize major hallways and common areas on campuses.
- Campuses will be “deep cleaned” during spring break, which means a hospital grade disinfectant will be used.
- All school buses will be deep cleaned with a hospital grade disinfectant using an e-misting sprayer.
- The district is providing campuses with extra disinfectant wipes, which schools use throughout the day as an additional prevention effort.
Ongoing District Updates
Plano ISD will continue to provide the community with updates based on information that comes directly from health officials. Our district’s approach to planning and preparing is in line with the CDC’s recently issued interim guidance for schools, available online at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/guidance-for-schools.html, and we have ongoing measures to help lessen the spread of communicable illnesses. Here is what you can do to help.
- If a student or staff member is sick, do not come to school. Stay home until fever-free for at least 24 hours without using fever-reducing medication.
- Cover your mouth with your upper arm or a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
In the event that there is a confirmed COVID-19 case in the community, Plano ISD will coordinate with state and local health officials, city governments and healthcare providers so that timely and accurate information can guide appropriate responses. The district’s goal is to protect all students and staff while minimizing disruption to normal operations for as long as possible. Plano ISD will continue to provide updates when there are changes in the current situation or additional steps are needed.
While schools are closed next week for spring break, Plano ISD administrative offices will continue to operate during normal business hours. We encourage you to check our website regularly for any new updates during the break at www.pisd.edu/healthupdate. Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership as we respond as a community to this health situation.
Spring STAAR EOC Testing
10th Graders Interested in Dual Credit 11th Grade Classes
Any 10th grade student wishing take a Dual Credit 11th grade course is encouraged to apply to Collin College before his or her individual Academic Conference. Students will apply at https://apply.collin.edu and bring his/her Collin College ID (CWID) number to the conference.
Plano ISD Industries Academy at the Collin College Technical Campus
The Plano ISD Industries Academy at the Collin College Technical Campus will be opening in the 2020-2021 school year. The multi-step application and interest survey process needs to be completed and submitted by April 3rd. For more information about the program, please visit www.pisd.edu/industriesacademy.
Early/Alternate Final Exams
Students who must miss final exams due to extenuating circumstances and need to arrange to test during an alternate time must first pick up and turn in an Absence Request Form from Mrs. Brown in the Attendance Office and then obtain administrator approval from Ms. Murphy PRIOR to exam week.
Once a student is allowed early final exam administration, he or she will no longer attend his or her regularly scheduled classes. The student will need to leave campus immediately following the exam administration; in cases where multiple exams are given over more than one day, the student will report only to the exam administration room and leave campus directly from that room once exams are completed.
In some cases, final exam administration may occur in late May/early June. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Kim Murphy.
Deafinitely Not Different 5K and Fun Run
Social and Emotional Learning Parent Engagement Series
Student Drivers
Getting a license is an exciting time for the students! Please remember that students must purchase a parking sticker to park on campus. These can be obtained in the Student Center for $20. If you have any questions about the student parking stickers, please see Lisa Morrison in the Student Center.
Student athletes who will be driving from Jasper to Plano West or vice versa need to have a Campus-to-Campus Driving Form on file with the district. Those students need to see Coach Zastoupil to pick up the form. This form needs to be on file before a student is allowed to drive from a campus to another. Also, this form only allows that student with the form on file to drive. No passengers are allowed in the car. Coach Zastoupil will explain this to the student when they pick up the form. The form will need to have the varsity coach's signature, HS AD signature, two phone numbers (cannot be the student’s number that is driving), parent signature, AD over PISD signature, sport participating in, and a car description and License Plate number. The License plate number has to be a metal license plate number (no paper license plates). If you have any questions, feel free to call or email Coach Zastoupil at 469-752-7460 or Richard.zastoupil@pisd.edu .
Parents and students, please keep in mind the following law for all student drivers at Jasper High School: Individuals under the age of 18 are restricted to a Phase Two driver’s license. These individuals may not drive a motor vehicle:
- With more than one passenger in the vehicle under the age of 21 who is not a family member
- While using a wireless communication device, including a hands-free device, until they reach the age of 18, except in the case of an emergency
Reminder: Plano ISD Stadium Bag Policy
The Plano ISD stadium bag policy remains in effect for the second semester sports season. Spectators coming to track and soccer events are encouraged to review the guidelines at www.pisd.edu/bagpolicy. (en español)
Just a Little Guidance for Success
As tenth graders continue to meet with their counselors for academic conferences it is important for all students to start considering their options for scholarships to offset the cost of college regardless of their current plans. Free money is always better than loaned money. For more information see the flyer below.
DID YOU KNOW? Important Information About Vaping
The safety and well-being of all Plano ISD students are a top priority. Schools across the country have seen a significant increase in the student usage of electronic cigarettes, pens and other vaping devices. Plano ISD has been addressing this issue by talking with students about the health risks and legalities of vaping. Lessons will become available throughout the school year for parents and teachers to share with students. Awareness and refusal skills will be included to help students become informed and empowered to make responsible decisions. As partners in your child’s physical, academic and social emotional development, we want to make you aware of this growing trend and the possible health and legal consequences of vaping.
As of September 1, 2019, vaping is against the law in the state of Texas for anyone under the age of 21. The usage and possession of these products is prohibited at all Plano ISD campuses, buildings, school-related activities and events. Possession and use also violate the Plano ISD Student Code of Conduct and are subject to disciplinary action. Vaping is the act of ingesting oils that contain nicotine, often designed to be smokeless and odorless, from a small electronic device. In addition, these devices can be outfitted with cartridges/pods to hold THC oil (a concentrated form of marijuana/cannabis extracts). Possession of any amount of THC oil is a felony in Texas, which carries a recommendation for mandatory expulsion, placement in the Collin County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program and additional legal consequences.
While we are educating our students about the health and legal dangers of vaping, parents and guardians can view this tip sheet and take the following steps to support the safety and wellness of your children:
- Become knowledgeable about the dangers of vaping.
- Begin an ongoing conversation with your child about the health risks and disciplinary consequences of vaping.
- Restrict your child’s access to vaping and e-cigarette devices.
- Observe your child for signs of possible usage.
The Plano ISD substance abuse prevention team and other district personnel have worked together to develop an informational website aimed at helping families identify and address the safety concerns that substance abuse presents. Please visit www.pisd.edu/substanceabuse to access additional resources. We appreciate your efforts in helping us provide a safe and supportive learning environment.
Reminder - Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up
In order to help make drop-off and pick-up as smooth and safe as possible, please be aware of the procedures for student drop off and pick up and understand traffic patterns.
Student Drop Off: No student should be dropped off in the front (north parking lot) of Jasper before school. This includes extra curricular activities at any time. All students should be dropped off in the circle drive or south student parking lot. In the morning, both lanes of the circle drive are drop off lanes. Please make sure your student is aware and watches for traffic in the car and bus lanes as they cross to the student entrance. If you are dropping off in the right drop off lane closest to the building, please watch for students crossing in front of you. The third lane, depicted in red is reserved for busses and students that have special arrangements made through the special education department.
Student Pick Up: All students should be picked up in the south circle drive or south parking lot. There should not be any student being picked up in the north parking lot; this includes tennis players and all fine arts students.
Specific Directions for Circle Drive: Please be aware that the right lane of the circle drive is for pick-up only. Cars may park along the curb and move forward as cars exit the pick up lane. The left lane of the circle drive is not a pick up lane and should be used only for exiting the circle drive only. Please do not stop and block the left lane and do not allow your student to enter your vehicle while you are in the left lane.
Specific Directions for the South Student Parking Lot: Parents are encouraged to utilize the south student parking lot for student pick up. There are certain traffic flow specifics everyone needs to adhere to. Please see the map below for specifics. No one should use the center lane at any point. This is a bus lane only.
Applying for Free and Reduced Price Meals
Plano Independent School District offers free and reduced-price meals to families that qualify for the program. Families who wish to apply for meal benefit need to complete an application every school year. All students approved for free or reduced meals last year will remain on that status for the first 30 operating days of school or until a new application has been processed. We encourage families that qualify meal programs applying online for faster processing.
Please use this website to complete the application online: www.pisd.edu/fansapply
We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information. Completed applications will be processed within 10 school days.
Jasper Fees Payable Through Parent Portal This Week
Did you know that you can pay fees through Parent Portal? If your student participates in any of these activities, please check to see if you need to pay any fees through your Parent Portal account (screenshot below).
French Club – Participation fee – ends 3/31/20
FFA – Hunter’s Certification fee – ends 4/1/20
Speech/Debate – Participation fee – ends 6/1/20
Student Organization Opportunities at JHS!
"I'm Present" Parenting Session
Plano ISD Partners with Southern Methodist University to Provide Family Counseling and Conflict Resolution
Building Access for Students
The school day is from 9:00 am to 4:15 pm. We will open our doors for students at 8:00 am. We will have staff members on duty starting at this time to ensure student and campus safety. Students who arrive at this time will be able to sit and wait in the cafeteria. We will dismiss students to their first period class at 8:45 am. If a student needs to arrive to campus prior to 8:00 am, they may wait on the benches along the carpool lane. Students who arrive early for sports or clubs will be given guidance by their coach, director, or sponsor.
All students need to exit the building no later than 4:45 pm unless under the supervision of a staff member.
Student ID Badges
Per PISD policy, all students in grades 9-12 will be required to wear school identification (ID) cards while on school grounds, at after-school activities, and while aboard District school buses. Student IDs and lanyards will be distributed the week of school picture day. It is the expectation that ID cards are visible and worn around the neck on a lanyard. Consequences will be given for not wearing a student ID in the prescribed manner. Lost or damaged student ID cards will be replaced for a fee of $10. We appreciate your support and understanding as we continue to implement this safety & security initiative!
Drop-Off Table, 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 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.
In order to avoid disrupting classes, flowers, balloons, food, and gifts cannot be accepted during the school day (this includes UberEats, Grub Hub, Door Dash, etc.). All vendors will be turned away. No vendor should attempt to drop food off in the south student entry way. In addition, these items cannot be carried with the students to class. Personal messages are not delivered to students during the instructional day.
Per 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.
Student Insurance
Student insurance is available for purchase through Markel Insurance Company. Parents may enroll students in the voluntary student accident insurance using the online enrollment process. Markel has dedicated a secure enrollment website at http://markel.sevencorners.com. Please see the documents below for additional details.
Join PTSA Today
Why join PTA? Since we don’t hold traditional fundraisers at Jasper, our membership dollars are key to supporting all the wonderful activities and services offered each year. Membership dollars help fund classroom educational supplies wish list items, student programs, teacher conference registrations, parent education programs, teacher appreciation luncheons, and special amenities throughout the building. This year, we would like to see 100% parent participation in membership. This may be a lofty goal, but everyone can benefit from being a PTA member. . Sign up at www.jasperptsa.org.
Make Jasper High School your Amazon Smile Charity
Follow us on Facebook
Jasper PTSA website / Jasper school website
communications@jasperptsa.org
Casserole Day
The PTSA is organizing its annual Casserole Day for teachers and staff at Jasper High School! Each staff member will take home a casserole (feeds 4-6 people), their choice of a salad or baguette, and cookies! The cost per meal is $26 and covers everything. We handle the ordering and distributing of meals, all you need to do is decide how many meals you'd like to purchase.
We are accepting online orders only ( click here or visit our website ) and the ordering deadline is April 7th. The teachers & staff list Casserole Day as one of their favorite days of the year-we really appreciate your support and help in making this a great event!
If you have any questions please contact Amy Grigson at amyjgrigson@gmail.com or Kelly Farlander at khfarlander@hotmail.com.
Spirit Wear and Pre-Ordered Items
Our next Market Day for Spirit Wear will be on Wednesday, March 25th, during Block Lunch. You can buy or pick up your pre ordered spirit wear on this date.
Ordered/prepaid spirit wear and planners can be picked up during Block Lunch in the Student Center. For questions or concerns please contact Margit Mollhoff (margitm@earthlink.net).
Plano West Academic Decathalon
Attention Sophomores:
- Are you a competitive student?
- Would you like a chance to win scholarships and make life-long friends?
- Are you the type of student that wants to learn more about a subject than what is simply taught in the classroom?
If you answered yes to any of these, then Academic Decathlon is for you! Plano West will be holding its annual informational meeting on Wednesday, March 18th in the presentation room from 6-7:30. The meeting will include a short presentation by the group’s sponsors as well as a Q&A session.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Connelly at kerri.connelly@pisd.edu or Ms. Smith at Kelly.smith@pisd.edu. We hope to see you there!
Jasper High School
Website: https://www.pisd.edu/jasper
Location: 6800 Archgate Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-7400
Twitter: @jasperjaguars