Judges' Docket
Weekly JHHS Newsletter from Principal Kablan - 12/5/2021
Course Selection for 2022-2023 School Year
It's hard to believe, but the Counseling Office is already gearing up for scheduling for next school year! The new Program of Studies has been approved, and counselors are diligently reviewing transcripts and current courses to help best schedule your student for future success and graduation! Click here to view the 2022-2023 Program of Studies.
The Counseling Office is coming up with grade-level worksheets to help families review what the options are for next school year and to make sure it aligns with graduation requirements. These worksheets will then be used during individual student-counselor meetings to complete the course request process in PowerSchool.
Be on the lookout for more information soon!
This Week's Much Respect Winners!
This Week's Winners:
Jack Doran, nominated by Ms. Hall
Janziel Cruz, nominated by Ms. J-Hamm
Sara Centeno-Claros, nominated by Ms. Brim
Cole Jackson-Paige, nominated by Ms. Martin
Paige Miller-Long, nominated by Ms. Colbert
PSAT Scores Available Beginning Monday or Tuesday
Students who provided an email address on their PSAT/NMSQT answer sheet will receive an emailed access code.
Students can also log in to an existing College Board account or create a new one at studentscores.collegeboard.org
After logging in, the student will then select PSAT/NMSQT Scores *OR* use the “Matching Tool” to locate scores.
Click here for info on understanding PSAT results.
JHHS Students Write More than 700,000 Words in November Challenge
Penelope Loy wrote 31,325 words.
Abi Moore wrote 15,546 words.
Tiffany Huang wrote 11,895.
Nicholas Machado wrote 11,111.
Silvana Bislimi wrote 8,953.
Michael Howard wrote 4,528.
If you see these top writers, give them a high-five! And congratulations to all 126 students who participated in National Write a Novel Month.
Twilight School Recommendations
As we approach the middle of the 2nd grading period for the 2021-2022 school year, it is important to keep students on-track for on-time graduation. Twilight School is available to help students to make up work and gain classroom assignment assistance so that each may have the opportunity to experience success for the grading period. We have teachers just waiting to help our students in our after-school program, Monday-Thursday, 3:20 PM-4:20 PM and transportation is provided.
Parents/guardians, please take a moment this week to check your student's currents grades in PowerSchool.
Library News
Check out some of our newest books in this digital display created by our COE student, Avon.
The 2021 Project LIT selections are being announced - one book each day through December 21st. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram for the announcements!
Student Request for Research Assistance
Doing some research for a class? Need help getting started? Need help figuring out where to go next? We can help point you in the right direction. Complete this form as soon as you recognize your need for assistance. If you don't hear from us within 24 hours on a school day, please email putnam@wps.k12.va.us or logank@wps.k12.va.us or stop by the library before or during the school day. We open at 8:05 AM.
Looking for Vaccinations for Your Children?
There are several free vaccination sites available in our community:
Summer Residential Governor's School Programs
Governor’s School is a challenging and enriching Virginia program designed for highly motivated students who are looking for a challenging summer experience. The selection process is extremely competitive. Most students selected rank in the top 10% of their class and have scored in the 90th percentile on standardized measures of ability or achievement tests. These residential programs run from late June to late July. Only students who are available during that time frame and whose records match these criteria should apply. All applications are available online. Click this link for more information.
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Loaner Chromebooks
Loaner Chromebooks have moved to the library. Please see the following procedures for borrowing a Chromebook.
If you forget your Chromebook, you will need to pick up a loaner in the library BEFORE school starts or as soon as you arrive from the EGSIC in the afternoon.
You should NOT return the loaner at the end of each block, but instead keep it until 3:00 or until leaving for the EGSIC in the afternoon.
We do not have loaner CHARGERS. Please ask your teacher if they have a charger you may borrow while in their classroom. If not, you will need to come to the library to borrow a Chromebook.
Losing your loaner privileges:
You may not check out a loaner more than 9 times per quarter. You will need to get in the habit of bringing the chromebook that was issued to you.
If you fail to return the loaner to the library at the end of the day 3 times in one quarter, including leaving the device unattended or in a teacher’s classroom, you will not be allowed to borrow a Chromebook for the remainder of the quarter.
If you lose a loaner Chromebook or damage it in any way, you will be held financially responsible for replacement of the device, and you will not be allowed to borrow another Chromebook until this has been taken care of.
Handley Parking Permits
Students are permitted to park on school premises as a matter of privilege, not of right. If you are going to be driving to school for the 2021-2022 school year and parking in the Handley parking lot, you must obtain a parking permit. Below you will find instructions on how to register your car and obtain a parking permit.
Vehicle’s year, make, model, & color
License plate number, Driver’s license number, & owner of the car
Paying for and receiving your parking permit
See the school treasurer (main office) to pay the $25 parking fee.
Take the receipt to the main office administrative assistants, and they will assign you a parking space and give you a parking permit.
Last: Hang the parking permit from your rear view mirror
The parking permit must be visible.
The permit will have a number on it. That number is your assigned spot for the year.
You may only park in your assigned spot during school hours. If you fail to park in your spot or break any parking lot rules, you may lose your privilege to park in the lot and on school property.