CJHS Update
August 31, 2020
A Message From the Principal...
Congratulations on completing the first day of school in what is needless to say the beginning of a challenging school year. While there were a few hiccups, overall the first day of school was a success! Thank you to all of the parents and guardians who have done everything possible to help their student through this challenging process. And, thank you parents/guardians for being patient with the CJHS teachers and staff as we negotiate this new online learning platform.
While it is clear that our biggest obstacle in this online learning process is internet access for all, please know that CISD is working diligently to help every student. Additional hotspots will hopefully be available soon. In the meantime, CISD is utilizing CAS, Columbus Alternative School, as an alternative site where students may sign up for blocks of time where they may utilize the wi-fi available at that campus. Parents of students who are struggling with internet issues should contact their respective campus for further information.
While we are all anxious for the day when we can all return to campus and to our normal lives prior to COVID-19, CJHS remains strong, no matter the distance.
Amy Russell
CJHS Principal
Canvas Help
The Canvas Help link can be found under the Parent/Students tab at https://cjh.columbusisd.org/.
To access classes:
1. Login to the chromebook.
Username: firstname.lastname@cisdschools.org
Password: chs and student ID (Ex: chs12345)
2. Open Classlink and click on the Canvas icon.
3. Students should follow their class schedule and the bell schedule and attend each class period as they are happening live. Students are expected to attend class online just like they would if they were in school. Be on time!
Bell Schedule
Tutorial Bell 7:30
First Bell 7:45
First Period 7:49-8:46
Second Period 8:49-9:41
Third Period 9:44-10:37
Fourth Period 10:40-11:32
Fifth Period (A Lunch-7th 11:32-12:02) Class 12:05-1:02
Class 11:35-12:02 (B Lunch-8th 12:02-12:32) Class 12:35-1:02
Class 11:35-12:32 (C Lunch-6th 12:32-1:02)
Sixth Advisory 1:05-1:30
Seventh Period 1:33-2:25
Eighth Period 2:28-3:25
Tutorials 3:25-3:35
4. Students should click on the course card for the class they are ready to attend. The first thing they should do for each period is enter the Google Meet that their teacher has set up. Do this by clicking the Google Meet link. There will be no Google Meet link for the Advisory period unless they have Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Besch. Students should remember that when they join a Google Meet, the teachers and their classmates can see and hear them. Be sure the microphone is muted when entering. Students are expected to follow the CJHS Dress Code.
5. ATTEND EVERY CLASS EVERYDAY!! Attendance is being recorded. Students must login and show proof of engagement every day for every class to be marked present.
6. If a student is unable to attend class for live instruction, a recording of the Google Meet will be posted along with that day's lesson for each class period in Canvas. The student is expected to watch the video and complete the assignments for each class by 11:59 pm each day.
7. If you have any trouble, contact the teacher through email or Remind. You may also call CJHS at (979) 732-2891.
The following videos will show you how to access your classes in Canvas:
- How to Access Canvas and Find Courses: https://qrgo.page.link/HjvR5
- How to Join a Live Class with Google Meet: https://qrgo.page.link/wcd1r
- How to Access Canvas Assignments DURING a Live Google Meet: https://qrgo.page.link/zC2jN
- How to Access Assignments, etc. in Canvas: https://qrgo.page.link/Siux5
- How to Access the Syllabus, Teacher Information, Resources, etc. in Canvas: https://qrgo.page.link/j7rCF
- How to Access Google Drive and Switch to a Different Class Period in Canvas: https://qrgo.page.link/S2WmX
A note from Coach Mikulin...
Starting Monday, August 31, here are the junior high volleyball practice times:
- 7th Grade: 2:45-4:00pm
- 8th Grade: 4:15-5:30pm
Girls will need to be dropped off at the back of the new gym where they will be temp screened. All 7th graders need a physical to practice. If anyone has paperwork to turn in, please bring it the first day of practice. Girls will need to provide their own water bottles, knee pads (black or white), and must wear a mask. Please be flexible as practice dates and times are subject to change.
Remind: Please sign up Remind as soon as possible. Both 7th and 8th grade girls will use the same code. I encourage both the athlete and the parent to sign up for Remind. This is the way I will communicate with parents concerning specific sports and athletics in general.
To sign up for Remind:
- Text @kk3ddf to 81010 OR open your web browser and go to rmdat/kk3ddf. Follow the instructions to sign up for Remind.
2020 JH Volleyball Schedule (revised 8/13/20)
CJHS Cardinal Football Information
Remind:
7th Grade Boys Athletics - @7thjh20-21
8th Grade Boys Athletics - @8thjh20-21
Practice Times: 7th and 8th grade will practice after school until 4:30. Since we are doing virtual learning, your child can still come up to practice once school time ends.
2020 JH Football Schedule:
CJHS Game Day Protocols
- The opposing team coach will screen their team and personnel for COVID-19 symptoms and temperature check as they board the bus to head to Columbus. The opposing team coach will contact Coach Amy Mikulin prior to the game to confirm all team personnel have been screened and are negative for signs of COVID-19.
- The entrance to the opposing team will be on the back side of the junior high through the two left side doors.
- Spectators and workers will have their temperature checked and will be health screened for COVID symptoms upon entrance to the gym.
- Hand sanitizer will be provided in the cafeteria at the entrance.
- All tickets will be purchased at the door.
- UIL Mitigation Guidelines allow spectators at a maximum of 50% capacity of the Columbus Junior High Main Gym. Therefore, we ask that spectators stay only for the games that their player is playing. Once their game is finished, we repectfully ask that they leave the gym.
- Spectators may only sit where there is no yellow tape present. With the exception of the sections where team players are sitting, every other row in the bleachers will be skipped. No spectator will be allowed to sit in these areas to ensure social distancing.
- Columbus teams will sit in the first section of bleachers closest to the door leading into the hallway by the girls coaches' office and locker room.
- Opposing teams will sit in the first section of bleachers closest to the doors and windows leading to the cafeteria.
- ADA seating is available on the first row of bleachers.
- Masks or face coverings MUST be worn at all times. This includes bench players, workers, coaches, officials, and spectators. Players may remove the masks when actively playing.
- Social distancing is recommened at all times.
- Students will only be allowed to attend and watch the games if they are accomanied by a parent/guardian. They will be asked to sit with their parent/guardian during the game.
- No water fountains will be used in our facility. Opposing teams will provide their own water cooler. CISD wil provide the water and ice. Athletes need to provide their own water bottles. Water will be sold at the concession stand.
- Locker rooms will not be accessible for the opposing team due to limited space.
- Team benches will limit personnel to observe social distancing.
- Officials will be provided a dressing room.
- Concession stand will sell pre-packaged items only.
- Signs will be posted around the gym and cafeteria to remind spectators to social distance and to wear face coverings at all times.
- Exiting the gym: The opposing team players will exit the two right side doors by the art classroom (same doors where they entered). Spectators will exit through the cafeteria using the two doors on the far right side (same doors where they entered).
CISD Bus Rider Handbook
Click here for Routes, Safety, and Sanitization: https://qrgo.page.link/wCu6g
CJHS Cheer Squad
CJHS PTO
Contact Us
Email: amy.russell@cisdschools.org
Website: www.columbusisd.org
Location: 702 Rampart Street, Columbus, TX, USA
Phone: (979) 732-2891