JCFA-East
January 2016 Newsletter
Update on 2015-16 School Goals
Overview
EOC Performance - 92% of students will pass their EOC exam
- December Performance - 91.1% of students passed the EOC with a score of Fair or above
EOC Proficient Goal - 60% of students will score a Good or Above on the EOC
- December Performance - 69% of students scored Good or Excellent on their EOC exams
Credit Attainment - 75% of students will earn 6 or more credits
We must improve student performance in this area during the Spring Semester. Parents, please help us meet this goal by ensuring your student
- attends school daily,
- banks consistently,
- works from home (if they can).
Student Stability - 85% of students will remain enrolled through the end of the academic year
Diploma Options - 60% of graduates will earn an IBC, DE Credit, or an eligible score on WorkKeys
Banking Updates and Holiday Schedule
Banking Updates
- Thursday, January 28th - all students must be off campus by 12:45pm
Holiday Schedule
February 8th-10th
- Mardi Gras holiday (campus closed)
JCFA-East Student Opportunities
Community Volunteer Opportunities
- Students volunteered with Second Harvest Food Bank in December
- Students are scheduled to volunteer at ARC's Mardi Gras Recycling Center in January. ARC is a non-profit organization serving people with intellectual disabilities and delays
- Students will work with St. Joseph's on Tulane Avenue to prepare and serve meals to the homeless in February
If you know of any volunteer opportunities for our students, please contact Ms. Saputo at jolie.saputo@jcfa.us
JCFA-East Community Garden
Important Notices
Updated Afternoon Banking Schedule
Tuesdays: Mr. Drew (Math) and Mr. Corey (Science and Math)
Wednesdays: Ms. T and Ms. Brianna (both English)
Thursdays: Mr. Corey (Math and Science) and Ms. Asia (Math)
Reminder:
Ms. Maria (English and Spanish) and Mr. Michael (Science and Math) are available every Monday-Friday during morning banking. Students who are banking must arrive to school between 7:45am and 8:05am. Students who are not banking are not allowed on campus before 8:50am.
Spring Graduation
ACT and PLAN Testing
- All juniors and most seniors will take the ACT March 1st.
- All sophomores will take the PLAN test February 29th. This test is used to determine dual enrollment eligibility, so please encourage your student to take this test seriously!
- Additional information regarding testing will be sent home to parents in the mail and will be included in future newsletters.
Contact Us!
Email: natalie.istre@jcfa.co
Website: www.jeffersonchamberfoundationacademy.org
Location: 3410 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA, United States
Phone: 5044103280
Facebook: facebook.com/JCFAEast
Twitter: @jcfa_east