Judges' Docket
Weekly JHHS Newsletter from Principal Kablan - 11/23/2021
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.
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.
Library News
The leaves are falling, and books are calling. Reading is proven to increase relaxation and reduce stress, so make some time to unwind over break with a book. Click here to see the newest arrivals in the library, and check one out today!
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.
Biliteracy Seal
Are you interested in earning the Virginia State Seal of Biliteracy? JHHS is offering students the chance to take the AVANT 4S test in Spanish, French, German, and other languages.
What is it? The Seal of Biliteracy is a special stamp/seal that gets added to your diploma and listed on your transcripts.
How does it help me? This seal shows colleges, the military, and jobs that you can communicate in two different languages. This is a valuable skill!
What is the test like? The test is 4 different parts: reading, writing, speaking and listening. It takes 2-3 hours to complete the whole test. You will need to speak into a microphone for the speaking part. You can see samples from the AVANT 4S test and try it out HERE.
How does it work? You will get four scores (one for each part). In order to earn the Seal of Biliteracy, you must score a 5 or higher (out of 9) in each section.
Who? Any student at Handley can take the test. If you have already taken an AP test in this language and earned a 3 or higher- Congrats! You already have the Biliteracy Seal!
When? You can pick either the morning or afternoon on Tuesday, December 14 (A Day). Another opportunity will be in the spring.
What you need to do! Fill out THIS FORM to get on the list! Must be completed by Tuesday, November 23rd.
Contact Person: Janine Gallant (gallantj@wps.k12.va.us)
PTSO Corner
Are you ready for some warm soup now that the Fall weather is here? The JHHS PTSO is selling Happy Valley Soups. They have a nice variety and even gluten free options! They make an easy dinner for the family and a great care package for college students too! Click the link below to check it out!
https://fundraising.happyvalleysoupcompany.com/?fund=41
We appreciate your support. Funds made from this soup sale will allow us to serve ice cream to students and to provide support for our teachers.
SchoolCash Online
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.