Jefferson Jr/Sr High School
Weekly Newsletter February2, 2024
Digital Literacy
A special Thank You to our Community Partner, Jefferson County Public Library. For helping us facilitate a 6 week workshop for our Spanish speaker families. This will help our families better use a computer to help track their students progress in school.
Message from Chief of Family & Community Partnerships
Dear Jeffco Public Schools Families,
As a former Jeffco principal and the mother of two Jeffco students, I know how important it is for families to have a voice in their student’s education. That is why I’m writing to you today to ask that you take the Panorama Education Family Survey. When we talk about creating a culture of belonging for all students, partnering with our families through survey feedback is crucial to understanding our strengths and learning how we can best support our students.
Survey Details:
· Timeline: Take the survey between Tuesday, January 16 - Friday, February 23.
· Length: The survey takes 15-20 minutes to complete.
· Complete One Survey Per Student: If you have multiple students at various schools, complete one survey for each student. If you have one or more students at the same school, please take the survey thinking about your oldest student enrolled.
· Anonymous Participation: The survey does not ask for any personally identifiable information.
· Language Options: The survey is available in eight languages, including English, Spanish, Russian and Vietnamese. You can access the different languages by navigating to the language drop-down menu found in the upper left hand corner of your screen.
· Paper Copies Available: If you would prefer to complete the survey on paper, you can request a copy from your student’s school.
· Be sure to select the submit button at the end of the survey so your responses are captured.
· Results will be used to improve our district and your student(s) learning environment. You can view previous survey results under the School Culture tab.
Our learners are our future, and your feedback will help our district continue to make decisions and measure outcomes based on how well we serve our students. We exist to help students succeed and act with intensity to give our students the education they need and deserve today.
Thank you for your continued partnership.
Respectfully,
Tara Peña
Chief of Family & Community Partnerships
Upcoming Events
Message for our SENIOR Families
Hello Senior families,
We are emailing with an exciting opportunity for our 12th grade students. On Tuesday, February 13th, 2024, Jefferson High School is hosting a learning experience at Junior Achievement for all Seniors. Students will walk through several interactive stations where they choose a career and based on their budget, will need to rent an apartment, buy a car, secure car and renter’s insurance, open a bank account, buy furniture, etc. These are all simulations meant to prepare students for life after high school, and volunteers from banks, insurance agencies, and real estate agencies provide students with feedback as they complete each activity. Students will be transported by school bus leaving the high school at 9:00 a.m. and returning at 2:00 p.m. There is no cost for the field trip, and lunch will be provided by the school. Since we are taking the whole Senior class, any students that do not attend will be doing a study hall in the library.
If you would prefer your student(s) not attend, please email Dina Klancir, Career Coordinator, at dina.klancir@jeffco.k12.co.us.
We are excited about this opportunity to introduce our graduating class to these valuable life experiences!
Ricardo Esparza, Principal
Jefferson Jr/Sr High School
Panorama Student survey
Dear Families:
Panorama Education is a company who conducts student and family surveys in schools and districts across the country. Jefferson Junior Senior High School will be giving students the Panorama student survey in the coming months.
Content. The Panorama student survey gathers information on the following:
School Belonging
School Climate
School Engagement
School Teacher-Student Relationships
School Rigorous Expectations
School Safety
Math Identity
You may review the survey questions by visiting this link.
The results are compiled into aggregate-level school climate reports. These reports are used by district leaders and school staff to help maintain the positive aspects of our schools and to address individual student needs.
It is Voluntary. Your child does not have to take the student survey. Students who participate only have to answer the questions they want to answer and they may stop taking the survey at any time.
It is Confidential. No students will be identified in any public reports or publications. Individual student information (name, student number, school and grade) will be uploaded into the Panorama system. District staff will have access to the data file. Responses are confidential and identifiable. Individual student data may be shared with school staff to provide instructional and social emotional support.
Timing: The survey will be administered January 16 - February 23, 2024. It will take about 30-45 minutes.
Opt - Out: If you do not want your child to participate in the survey, you may contact Assistant Principal Kristin Landes at Kristin.Landes@jeffco.k12.co.us by February 16th.
Parent Institute
Middle School
Teach your child that learning is what really counts in school
Grades matter. But ultimately, it’s the learning students do that prepares them for higher-level classes—and life. To help your child understand that the real goal of education is learning, have conversations together about school that go far beyond the grade on the most recent assignment.
To read more, click HERE
Para leer mas, haga clic AQUI para Español
High School
Help your high schooler take on the responsibility for learning
You are in a unique position to support your teen’s success in school. While the teachers are helping students learn particular subjects, families can help them learn how to be better students. One of the most important ways is to reinforce your teen’s responsibility for learning.
To read more, click HERE
Para leer mas, haga clic AQUI para Espanol