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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.

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.

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

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.

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

For all boys interested there will be open soccer Thursday the 21st from 3:15 to 4:45 at JM.  Students must have a ride home at 4:45.

This is a reminder – if you need your transcript and secondary school report mailed to a college/university before the winter break – you must submit your request to Mrs. Ripley by Friday, December 4.

Fredericksburg City Public Schools clinic for the H1N1 vaccine will be held on November 11th at Lafayette Upper Elementary School starting at 5;30 PM. This vaccine is being offered to all students enrolled in the Fredericksburg City Schools, Head Start and their siblings between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old.  The vaccines are first come, first served until the supply is exhausted. Only the inactivated, injectable form of the vaccine will be administered. Students with fevers will not be vaccinated. Please bring the completed consent form with you if possible, if not there will be forms available at the clinic. The consent form and vaccine information are also available on the FCPS website: www.cityschools.com .  Please keep in mind this date is  TENTATIVE. In the event there is no vaccine available from the Health Department, the clinic will be cancelled by the morning of the scheduled clinic. Please watch for cancellations and rescheduled clinics on Channel 18, the school website and on flyers that your student may bring home.

What is the fee-waiver program? The program offers financial help to high school students who want to apply for testing, college admission, and clearinghouse processing. A limited supply of SAT & ACT application fee waivers are available in guidance. Do not miss your deadlines. See your school counselor to see if you meet the eligibility requirements.

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.

December 5th – SAT – JM Testing Site

December 9th – Fall Sports Awards

December 10th – Principal’s Coffee

December 15th – Winter Band, Choral, Orchestra Concert

December 18th – Interims

December 19-January 3 – Winter Break

On September 23rd, the James Monroe High School  Future Business Leaders of America will hold it’s installation of new officers for the 2009-2010 school year.

Ordering packets will be given out during homeroom with picture options and prices. In order to purchase your student’s class photo they must have money for the package you are purchasing on picture day. Seniors you must have your photo taken in order to get a school ID. Your school ID will be needed for entrance to school events including Homecoming events.

“Our mission as a school community is to provide a learning environment that is focused on developing individual responsibility for academic success and positive behaviors.  Our conviction that all students can learn is realized by a partnership of students, faculty, parents and staff who provide character education and rigorous academic instruction.  Through high expectations, lasting relationships, and support, students will find success beyond standardized tests and become responsible citizens of the 21^st century.”

James Monroe High School student parking decals will be $50.00 per semester or $100.00 for the year. The parking permit application is available on line for the 2009-2010 school year or you may pick up an application in the main office of JMHS. Please make sure you have a valid driver’s license, a copy of the registration of the vehicle you will be driving on campus and have completed all information on the application including student and parent signatures on pages 1, 3 and 4.  Please make sure you keep page 2 as it is your copy of the parking regulations. Please note: you must have the car’s registration when submitting your application and not the insurance card or you will have to reschedule a time to come back in as only fully completed parking applications with current vehicle registrations will be accepted.  Also you must have taken behind the wheel in order to apply for a parking decal, no learner’s permits without the 180 day provisional driving license certificate will be accepted. **Students who are driving themselves to school must purchase a parking decal and park in their designated spot on campus. No off campus parking is allowed on side street. Ticketing and towing will be enforced by the Fredericksburg City Police Department. If you have any questions or to schedule an appointment to purchase decals, please call Mrs. Thacher at 372-1100.