Welcome to the Freshman Academy at Jefferson HS Class of 2019.

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Welcome to the Freshman Academy at Jefferson HS Class of 2019

Freshman Academy Mission JHS Freshman Academy prepares students to be successful in high school and to choose their college and career academy.

People to know Mr. Rundall - JHS Executive Principal Mr. Stover- Freshman Academy Principal

Get to know your student’s counselor Ms. Smith Last Names A-N Mrs. Ulrick Last Names O-Z

Where can you find important Freshman locations? The Freshman Academy Offices are located on the 3 rd floor in the green hallway, rooms 316 & 319. Most freshman-only classes are held on the 3 rd floor. Most freshman lockers are located on the 3 rd floor – some are on the 1 st floor grouped together.

Students are each assigned to a team TEAM BELIEVE Mrs. Allcorn Mr. Babcock Ms. Dolan Mrs. Dunlap Mrs. Griesman Mrs. Gube Ms. Hidalgo Mr. Wellen Mrs. Mueller Mrs. Wilke TEAM COMMITMENT Mrs. Lovell Mr. Cosme Mrs. Dutz Dr. Lamb Mrs. Hutchinson Mrs. Lathom Mrs. Spears TEAM AMBITION Ms. Myelle-Watson Mr. Burke Dr. Cox-Henderson Ms. Pamela Curry Mr. Enneking Ms. Garcia Ms. Gillis Mr. Honeycutt Ms. Lipowski Mr. Minnick Mrs. Setter Mr. Shelton

Partnership – Education is a team effort Parent Expertise Teacher Expertise United message to students about the importance of education

Communication - Your child’s teachers want to hear from you For most teachers is the best way Call the freshman academy office Syllabus

Engagement – Grades and attendance are available online Go to rps205.com and click the Home Access Center link under the parents section. [Help is available in the library tonight] For your phone or device search for the eSchoolPLUS Family app.

Achievement – Credits count A major difference from middle school… You must earn 12 credits to progress to the next grade level

Achievement – Credits count Failure Means: PAYING to go to Night School and/or Summer School plus transportation $170 per semester class

Involvement Encourage your student to get involved in at least one sport or activity at JHS this year. Tables are set up in the triangle with representatives from many sports and clubs.

Student Information All students will be expected to have their ID’s with them at all times. No unauthorized electronics are allowed to be used or displayed in learning environments at any time and will be confiscated if this rule is violated.

Student Information Dress code: any head coverings including hoods, short shorts, tank tops, slippers, etc.) are not permitted at any time. Hats are to not be worn or displayed (visible) at any time while in the building. Hats must be put away upon entering the building. All hats will be confiscated by administration if this rule is violated.

Freshman Academy Expectations: As a freshman at JHS, I will: ▪ Be responsible for my actions ▪ Be on time to ALL classes ▪ Be a prepared & engaged learner ▪ Explore at least one extracurricular activity ▪ Develop a 10 year plan for success ▪ Choose my Academy

What help is available? 21 st Century Tutoring is available in all the core subjects and some electives (Available Monday-Thursday from 3:50-4:50) Activity Buses will be available and leave at 5:00pm. Freshman Academy has a component called homeroom. During the first two weeks, Tuesdays – Thursdays, all freshman students will have a 20 minute homeroom time. Starting 9/7, teachers will assign students who are behind to ZAP – a MANDATORY tutoring for the first 20 minutes of lunch.

Eliminate Zeros Earn Acceptable Grades Finish Projects The teacher assigned my student to Z.A.P? What is Z.A.P.?

What is Z.A.P.? Students assigned to Z.A.P will spend the first 20 minutes of the 6 th period lunch in required tutoring until the required work is completed.

Sports Eligibility Every student is eligible to participate in a sport during 1 st semester. Each student must be passing at least five classes in order to remain eligible. Students are required to turn in a weekly eligibility sheet and there must be no unexcused absences on their attendance report. If there are unexcused absences it must be cleared up prior to participation that week. Sports tutoring is available for all students during their lunch hour.

THIS YEAR AT JEFFERSON

F.A.N.S. – we need your help What is FANS? What have they done for Jefferson students? How can you help?

What we need from you… If your child is going to be absent please inform the school by 10:00 am The only reasons for an excused absence are: –Student illness –Medical or dental appointment –Court appearance –Funeral attendance –Religious observation or ceremony

What we need from you… An open line of communication Ensure that your child is prepared for school every day Be an advocate for your child Hold your child accountable