Jenkins Journal

Herschel V. Jenkins High School

"Herschel V. Jenkins believed that education was the key to improving lives, the cornerstone of a strong community, and the path to a better world."

1800 E Derenne Ave,│ Savannah, GA 31406

Tel:(912) 395-6300

Dr. Justin Durham, Principal

Justin.Durham@sccpss.com

Ms.Consweulo Davis , Assistant Principal

Conswelulo.Davis@sccpss.com

Mr. Alfred Williams, Assistant Principal

Alfred.Williams@sccpss.com

Mrs. Faria Polite, Dean of Students

Faria.Polite@sccpss.com

There will be no school on Monday, September 2, 2024, Labor Day.

Students: Please ensure that all E-Learning assignments are completed before you return to school on Monday. Your attendance for the E-Learning Day will be determine by the engagement with the assignments.

Remember that Wednesdays and Fridays are "Spirit Wear Day" students are allowed to wear a Jenkins shirt or sweatshirt with the appropriate uninform bottom.

Progress reports will be sent home on Friday, September 6, 2024. Parents, please check parent portal for grade and attendance information.

September 3, 2024 On Thursday, September 17, 2024, at 9:00am, we will host our 2024-2025 Annual Title I Meeting, via a pre-recorded presentation on the Jenkins High School Website. The purpose of this meeting is to provide valuable information on what Title I is and how families can receive increased support through Title I services. Please plan to attend this Virtual Annual Title I Meeting as important information about the Title I Program will be presented. We look forward to you participating in this Virtual Annual Title I Meeting via a pre-recorded video presentation on Thursday, September 17, 2024.

3 de septiembre de 2024 El jueves 17 de septiembre de 2024, a las 9:00 a. m., organizaremos nuestra reunión anual de Título I 2024-2025, a través de una presentación pregrabada en el sitio web de Jenkins High School. El propósito de esta reunión es brindar información valiosa sobre qué es el Título I y cómo las familias pueden recibir mayor apoyo a través de los servicios del Título I. Haga planes para asistir a esta reunión virtual anual de Título I, ya que se presentará información importante sobre el Programa de Título I. Esperamos que participe en esta reunión anual virtual del Título I a través de una presentación en video pregrabada el jueves 17 de septiembre de 2024.

Madison is an awesome student! Madison comes to class prepared, encourages her peers to get on task and get their work done. Student is a hard worker and puts lots of effort into her academics. Madison does all of this and plays volleyball for HVJ. - Ms. Duff

Students had an opportunity to indulge in ice cream and learning about many of the wonderful clubs and opportunities to get involved at Jenkins High School.

Students complete the interest application by September 20th. We are asking for 20 students per school: https://forms.gle/QKiufh8XhuZbhfmj7

NASA is hosting a virtual Back-to-School Career Day on Thursday, September 26th and registered schools will have access to NASA employees, resources and an interactive panel. Registration for the event closes on Thursday, September 5th. https://stemgateway.nasa.gov/s/course-offering/a0B3d000001pt5q/926-nasas-backtoschool-career-day-virtual-participation

Decals are $10. They be purchased form from Ms. Jones or Mr. Williams. Please visit the front office for more information.

Please see below for upcoming on-site college admissions information sessions at Jenkins High School.

Peach State Tour:

Peach State Tour information sessions are offered in-person and via Zoom Webinars. These sessions will allow students to learn more about Augusta University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia. These events are FREE and open to ALL high school students and their families, but space is limited! The Peach State Tour colleges will be at Jenkins High School Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm.

Click on the link below to secure your spot for this event.

https://www.peachstatetour.org/

Please see below for other upcoming college visits at Jenkins High School this Fall.

Northwestern University-Friday, September 6th at 10:00 am

Augusta University- Wednesday, September 11th at 10:00 am

Georgia State University- Friday, September 13th at 10:00 am

Albany State University-Wednesday, September 25th at 10:00 am

Kennesaw State University-Wednesday, October 16th at 10:00 am

Click on the link below to sign up for upcoming college school visits.

College Visits Sign Up Link

School starts at 7:20 am.

Our administrative team as made a commitment to having the doors open for our greeting and safety procedures every morning by 6:45 am. Please remember that we are the largest high school in the district with current 1,250 students that must be greeted properly and taken through the safety protocols daily.

If you are dropping your student off at 7:15 am, they are going to be late to class. If you would like to beat the long car drop-off line, the best time to arrive is between 6:45 -7:10 am.

Please drop your student off in the front of the school if you arrive after 7:30 am.

It is our goal to ensure that students get home safely and provide a safe afterschool atmosphere for student athletes, clubs, afterschool tutorials, and band. In order to ensure that we continue to create this environment please adhere to the following procedures:

• Any student that stays after school must be under the supervision of an adult employee by SCCPSS.
• Once a student leaves the building, they will not be allowed to come back into building.
• Students that are walking or being picked up in the front of the building must exit through the front door of the school.
• Students riding the bus must exit through the bus loading doors.
• Students that walk or are being picked up in the car riding loop must exit through the cafeteria doors.
• Students staying for after school activities (Clubs, Tutoring, etc.) must report immediately to their sponsor at the sound of the bell.
• All Band members, JROTC cadets, Student-Athletes must report to the band, JROTC, and athletics hallway 1700 immediately afterschool. (If your student needs to retrieve items from their vehicle, they are to report to their coach, sponsor, or director and wait until the building has been cleared by the administrative team.)

Failure the to adhere to these daily procedures will result in the loss of afterschool activities privileges. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

• Please drop students off in the designated area during morning drop off and afternoon pick up.
• Please do not block traffic in the afternoon when splitting into the double lanes for pick up. Please pull forward and obey the staff members on duty. It is imperative that you be patient and stay focused.

AP Biology students immersed in scientific discovery.

Our school mission is to ignite a passion for learning and teaching at high levels. Herschel V. Jenkins High Schools will provide a world-class educational that produces students of character prepared for the future. To ensure we communicate the necessary information to our stakeholders, I would encourage parents/guardians to contact me @ Justin.Durham@sccpss.com to share ways to improve our communication. We will correspond every Sunday via Bright Arrow (Parent and student email), JHS Facebook, the JHS webpage, and the SCCPSS webpage. Please let us know if you are not receiving this correspondence at (912) 395-6300​ .

Email: Justin.Durham@sccpss.com

Website: https://spwww.sccpss.com/schools/jenkins/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 1800 E Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 31406
Phone: (912) 395-6300​
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