James Monroe Announcements

Archive for February, 2010

Parents or Students can check on school closings either thru the website or by calling James Monroe High School at 372-1100 and choosing option #3.

The After Prom Committee will meet on Monday, March 1st at 7 PM in the JM library.

Any student interested in playing J.V. or Varsity Baseball must attend an organizational meeting on Monday, February 22 in room 218 @ 3:00 p.m

In case you haven’t heard the Academic team  missed going to State competition by two questions.  The following students Dylan, Bryan, Natalie, Paul and Kevin played exceptionally well.  Congratulations to all of you on a great  season!

The National Junior Honor Society will meet on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 in the Library after school.

 The JMHS Boys Tennis Team is having a pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebee’s in Central Park tomorrow from 8AM to 10AM  .Tickets are $5.00 at the door.

The following JM Students participated in the Region I Track Meet that was held at the Boo Williams Sports Complex in Hampton Virginia.  Jaquan Dickson won the boys 55 meter dash and he placed 2nd in the 300 meter dash.  He ran 36.95, and the winning time was 36.74 in the fast section.  He is ranked #2 going into the State Meet.  Will Campbell placed 3rd in the shot put.  Rebecca Fisher placed 2nd in the girls 1000 meter run.  Ryan Haynes placed 4th in the 1000 meter run, and Megan Wade placed 6th in the 500 meter run.  These outstanding athletes will be competing in the Group AA State Championship Meet to be held at Liberty University on February 27^th. Congratulations and good luck jackets!

The Senior Class will present the concert version of “Guys &  Dolls” on March 4th, 5th and 6th in the JM Auditorium.  Show time will be 7:30 PM for all performances. There will not be a Senior Class Play dinner on Saturday night.

Students  you must turn in your textbooks from term 1 or you will be placed on the school debt list. If you are on the debt list you will not be able to attend Prom, purchase a parking decal  or receive your diploma at graduation until the debt is cleared.

Softball practice will begin on Monday, Feb. 22^nd. at 3:15 pm.  You must have a current sports physical in order to participate. Bring tennis shoes, gloves and workout gear. We will meet in the driver’s ed room 163. Please be on time.

Young Life will meet on Friday February 19th  in the lecture hall (room 120) from 3-4 p.m.

 

For all boys interested in trying out for soccer: Tryouts will be held Monday Feb. 22nd from 4:15-5:45 in the gym.  You must have a physical to tryout and flat shoes mandatory.  Please arrange for your own transportation.

FBLA members are selling red Haiti Relief Bracelets for $2 each – all proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. Students and Faculty may purchase the bracelets from any FBLA member, from the Library, or Mrs. Robinson in Room 236.  There is a limited number of bracelets available – so buy  yours soon!

The League of Extraordinary Women will meet on Thursday afternoon at 3pm in the small lecture hall.  Ms. Buffett will be in attendance, so it is very important that you be there.  Please bring you folders with you to the meeting

Attention potential girl soccer players!! Tryout for the spring season will begin on Monday February 22nd. All abilities are welcome to tryout. Please plan on indoor or outdoor practice. Please see Officer Jones or Mr. Hine in room 246 if you have any questions!!

Seniors: The Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Super Saturday was rescheduled due to snow:   King George High School on Saturday, February 20^th…  10:00AM-  2:00PM.  You and your parents should be able to get one-on-one assistance in processing the FAFSA application.  Please bring your documentation on that day.

2010 2011 JM Course of Studies Principal’s Message The James Monroe High School Course of Studies contains descriptions of all of our high school courses, programs, and requirements for the 2010-2011 school year. Graduation requirements including an explanation of the necessary verified credits are included in this document.  It remains extremely important for all students, parents, and guardians to maintain close contact with not only our school counselors, but also the classroom teachers concerning progress towards graduation. We have many resources and people available to assist students, parents, and guardians in making the best informed decisions about class schedules, course selections, college, and career choices. Please choose courses carefully and with a great deal of commitment. Excellent school attendance is a key component of student and school success.  As we continue to meet the No Child Left Behind mandates, it becomes much more important that the partnership among the student, the parent and/or guardian, and the classroom teacher remain in constant communication.  Please continue to establish your individualized communication model with the staff and administration of James Monroe High School. I encourage every student to select the most appropriate, challenging courses available that meet your abilities and goals, and I wish everyone the greatest success in all of your endeavors. Sincerely,

John B. Gordon III

Principal

Report cards will be sent home on Tuesday, February 17th. Students will be instructed when to report to homerooms in the afternoon to receive their report cards.

Interims will not be distributed on February 19th as previously stated. There will be only one interim distribution for the current 9 weeks and that will be on March 12th, 2010.

The last day to change student schedules for the 2nd term is Thursday, February 25th.

The African American Read-In-Chain date has been changed from February 16th to February 24th. It will be held in the James Monroe Auditorium.

The JM Drama presentation of “The Valentine’s Day Show” scheduled for February 14th has been rescheduled for February 21st. Show time will be at 2:00PM. If you have any questions, please contact Mark Wright.

The Monroebotics Magic show will be held in the JM auditorium February 13th as scheduled. Showtimes are noon, 3:30 PM and 7:00 PM.

The principal’s coffee will be held on February 24th from 8 AM – 3:00 PM in the conference room at James Monroe High School. Please stop by and enjoy a cup of coffee, juice or a soft drink with Principal Gordon.  No appointment necessary.

James Monroe High School’s  back to school night for the second semester will be held on February 23rd  from 6:30 – 8:00 PM.

Students who signed up to take the Work Keys Test at Massaponax this week, please be aware that there will be no session today.  An announcement will be made as soon as a schedule is decided upon.  Please ride the bus home at the normal time today

Seniors, if you need your Term 1 grades mailed to a college or university, please make your request in writing to Mrs. Ripley in guidance. Grades are not mailed automatically.

The Next After Prom meeting will be held on Monday, February 8th at 7:00 PM in the school library. All Junior parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please note in case of bad weather and the school is closed the back up date will be Wednesday, February 10th at 7:00 PM

Off-season Baseball conditioning will be at Lafayette Upper Elementary School on Saturday,  February 6th has been cancelled.

Second Semester parking fees are now due. Also students if your spot is not clear due to snow please see Mrs. Thacher for approved locations to park. Students are not allowed to park in the side faculty lot or the band/gym lot at any time.

All students are asked to please keep your lunch count current. Parents or students can pre-pay funds to their account at any time so funds are available when needed to avoid charging meals.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet every Friday morning in the lecture hall (Rm 120) at 7:15 AM. Everyone is welcome. Please come out and join us in prayer for your family, friends, community and school.

This is a revision to the August Newsletter.

This policy will encompass both tardy to school and tardy to class. The first week of school will be considered a grade period.

1st Tardy – Warning issued and a tardy pass to class.

2nd Tardy – Detention assigned and a tardy pass to class.

3rd Tardy – One day of In School Suspension (ISS)

4th Tardy – Two days of ISS and an Administrator will contact the parent.

5th Tardy – Three days of ISS

6th Tardy – Three days of ISS and Parent Contacted

7th Tardy – Three days of ISS and Parent Contacted

8th Tardy – Three days of ISS and Parent Contacted

We will also conduct random “CLEAN SWEEPS” in which teachers will be instructed to lock their classroom doors when the tardy bell rings. All tardy students will be escorted to the lecture hall where consequences will range from 1 day of ISS to 3 days of ISS.

Students are reminded that they are not to bring outside food or drinks into James Monroe High School during school hours.   This means no McDonald’s, Pizza, Starbucks, etc.. is allowed at any time. Disciplinary actions may be taken for students who violate this school policy.

For more information – please contact Laura Pinkerton