Week of November 10th Reminders

• Underclassmen school picture retakes will take place on November 12th.
• ESL Family Night is Thursday, November 14th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the media center.
• The JHS Career Fair, hosted by our Career Development Coordinator, is November 18th, from 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Jordan operates on the one-hour activity period bell schedule on November 20th.
• Select seniors will take the WorkKeys assessment on November 20th.
• November 26th is an Early Release Day.
• November 27th is a Teacher Workday.
• School is not in session on November 28th and November 29th.

School counselors will begin meeting with students this week regarding course selections for 2025-2026. Please review the presentation that was shared with both students and parents on November 6th. The presentation and course selection materials for 2025-2026 are also posted on the Student Services website.

• We have many open positions that need to be filled to help support our students, teachers, staff, and school. With grants now available, we urgently need donations and a dedicated fundraiser committee. If you can make a one-time or monthly donation to support our mission this year, please click here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QH282NKSL8TTL
• Open positions, please email, jordanfalconptsa@gmail.com , if you can help support the PTSA in any of these roles: * Fundraising Committee - HIGH PRIORITY! Seeking 3-5 volunteers to work together to develop and implement a fundraising plan to support the annual budget of PTSA. With enough volunteers, this work can be split into small, compact parts/functions! * Nominating Committee - HIGH PRIORITY! Seeking at least 3 volunteers to identify talented, motivated, and a responsible individuals to serve as officers and committee members/chairs of the PTSA. * Advocacy Committee - Seeking at least 3 volunteer to develop activities and programs to further the goals and purposes of PTSA.

• If your child has or will be applying to a 2 year or 4 year college, the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is a vital part of the admissions process. This can potentially qualify students for grants, loans, and scholarships.
• The FAFSA Completion Help Night is November 21st, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Dinner, childcare, and Spanish translation will be provided! Sign up with the link on the flyer.

November is National Career Development Month. This year’s theme is “Creating My Career Path: Embracing Change in My Journey!” encourages students to explore and plan for their future. Throughout November, there will be exciting opportunities to support your child's career exploration and development such as Xello Wednesdays, Career Conversations, a Career Fair, and the WorkKeys Assessment. For more information, contact Ms. Antoinette Daye, Career Development Coordinator, at antoinette_daye@dpsnc.net.

Looking for ways to help your senior find scholarships for college? Encourage them to join our JHS Scholarship Hub Canvas page! We regularly post resources, deadlines, and tips to help students access scholarship opportunities. Don’t miss the chance for FREE money toward your student’s education—have them sign up today by clicking this link: https://dpsnc.instructure.com/enroll/D4DLXG

Has your student already received a scholarship? Congratulations! Please have them report all scholarship earnings here: https://bit.ly/jhsscholarshipearnings2025.

• All JHS juniors will take the ACT at Jordan on March 11, 2025. The ACT is a measure of high school students' readiness for college by evaluating skills in four main areas: English, math, reading, and science. The ACT is widely accepted by colleges and universities for admissions and scholarship considerations. Scores range from 1 to 36, with a composite score representing the average of the four main sections.