Jasper High School
Weekly News
Week of September 16th
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It is our goal to help families stay connected with the wonderful things happening at Jasper High School. We hope everyone has a great 24-25 school year!!!
2024-25 PISD Academic Calendar
Issues with your Chromebook or Password? Need WiFi access?
Contact Jim Crusinberry, Jasper HS CTA, at 469-752-7406 or jim.crusinberry@pisd.edu
This student handbook is composed of most of the rules and regulations that students will need to know while attending Jasper High School.
A VOE approved by PISD is needed for all students to take driver’s education, or to get a learner's permit or driver’s license. After the request is completed, the approved VOE will be emailed to the email address on the request. Be sure to check your "Clutter" or "Junk" mailboxes.
VOE – Verification of Enrollments that are requested the last week of school for 2023-2024 school year are valid until August 13th.
College Night is Tonight
This Week is Education Go Get It Week!
Jasper Open House Tomorrow Night!
Jasper Families:
Please join us for our Fall Open House tomorrow, Tuesday, September 17th, from 5:30-7:00 pm. During this evening, you will be able to tour our facilities, meet your child's Jasper teachers as you walk their schedule, and see firsthand the educational program that is in place for your student. What we need to make the evening a success is YOU! Please keep in mind that the purpose of this evening is for all parents to receive general information from teachers; this event is not an opportunity for one-on-one conferences or individual student feedback.
The building will open at 5:30 pm. We encourage you to plan for early arrival as traffic around Jasper can become congested during special events. We ask that you or your student print out their class schedule or take a picture of it to have with you for Open House. You may stop in our Counseling Center if you need assistance printing a schedule upon arrival.
We look forward to seeing you on tomorrow evening!
Jasper High School Administration
Reminder
During Open House, the Jasper Counseling Team will host two PSAT Informational Sessions for parents. All Jasper students will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 2nd, and we want to ensure that parents are well-informed about what to expect and how the PSAT can benefit their student.
We encourage all parents to attend Open House and join us in the Jasper Cafeteria for one of the PSAT Informational Sessions:
- Students with Last Names A – M: Session at 5:30 PM
- Students with Last Names N – Z: Session at 6:30 PM
We look forward to seeing you there!
Peanut Butter Drive
Who’s ready to spread some love?! Peanut butter isn’t just a snack—it’s a lifeline for families in need.
Our goal is 650 jars. Plastic jars only, please.
Mum and Garter Sales
Order your student’s Homecoming Mum/Garter today online at: TheMumShop.com or in-person during ALL lunches September 24-26th
Don’t miss out on this FUN & PERSONALIZED high school tradition!
WHAT IS A MUM/GARTER? A personalized symbol of school pride worn during the week of Homecoming and a cherished high school keepsake for years to come! While the specifics of the tradition vary by school, generally speaking, homecoming mums/garters in Texas are worn by students to homecoming activities including the parade, pep rally, football game, and even to class on homecoming day. Your student will wear his/her mum/garter to school on Thursday, October 3rd and the to the football game that evening at Clark Stadium. Homecoming mums are NOT worn to the homecoming dance. You might have noticed they’re too big to dance in! However, it is often tradition to gift your dance date a mum/garter and meet before Thursday for a Mum/Garter Exchange (photo op!). The bigger the better in TEXAS!
Food Truck Friday!
PSAT/NMSQT Wednesday October 2
Your student will be taking a FULLY DIGITAL PSAT test on Wednesday, Oct 2nd. Thank you for rearranging any appointments to ensure their attendance all day. Our instructional day will continue after the test, so there is no reason for your student to be picked up early. It is vital your student has his or her CHARGED Chromebook at school on Wednesday, October 2nd for this test. They also MUST have their charged Chromebook on Monday, 9/23 when we will make sure they are familiar with signing in and using the digital testing platform.
Students in 9th grade will take the PSAT 8/9 assessment and students in 10th grade will take the PSAT/NMSQT assessment. The PSAT helps students identify academic areas of strength and growth, as well as prepare for college entrance exams like the SAT. The PSAT/NMSQT test is also the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program for students in 11th grade and the National Recognition Program for both 10th and 11th grade students. All 9th and 10th grade students enrolled at Jasper High School are automatically registered for the exam at no cost.
Students can access PSAT/NMSQT Practice on Bluebook to prepare. Thank you for your support!
Plano Public Library
Plano Public Library is excited to help you succeed in your lifelong learning goals. Each location has computers, WiFi, study spaces and events for all ages. Online resources are available 24/7. Highlights include:
· Library cards: All Plano residents, as well as people living in Allen, The Colony, Frisco, Garland, McKinney, Richardson and Wylie, can sign up for a free library card. Fill out the application online to get started.
· STEAMtober: Come by the library all October-long to delve into science, technology, engineering, arts and math. There are events for all ages.
· Reserve a study room: Use your Plano Public Library card to reserve a study room for free. See our website for details and download the PPL mobile app to reserve a spot easily.
LUNCH DROP OFFS & DELIVERIES
Lunches can be dropped off at the main entry's front porch. Please place them on the available cart, and the cart will be brought into the foyer before each lunch period begins. Please make sure to mark your student's name on the delivery clearly before you arrive so there's no confusion. If the cart is not outside, then lunches will no longer be accepted for the day. This new procedure reduces traffic in and out of our front doors, and we appreciate your understanding!
No student is permitted to order or receive lunch from an outside vendor utilizing Uber Eats, Door Dash, or any other delivery service.
Safe Firearm Storage Resources
In compliance with House Bill 3, Section 19, the Texas School Safety Center and the Texas Department of Public Safety provide districts with information on safe firearm storage resources. It is mandatory for all districts and schools to distribute this information to the guardian of each enrolled student.
Please see links to letters below that outline the safe firearm storage resources and provide details on Texas Penal Code 46.13. Jasper Parents received a similar letter last year.
Parent Letter: Safe Gun Storage
Parent Letter (Spanish): Almacenamiento Seguro de Armas de Fuego
Carpool Maps
Attached below, you will find the carpool maps for the upcoming school year. These maps are designed to help ensure a smooth and efficient drop-off and pick-up process.Thank you for your cooperation.
Bus Information
We invite you to utilize our bus Route Finder tool to check for eligibility and bus stops for your home address by visiting pisd.edu/routefinder
Student Medication Policy
Students are not allowed to carry any medication on their person, in their backpacks or purses, except for parent and physician approved rescue medicines like an Epinephrine auto-injector, a single dose of Benadryl, an inhaler, or diabetes supplies. For safety reasons, violation of this policy can result in suspension and removal from school.
Prescription and nonprescription medications given at school will be dispensed through the clinic by the nurse, unlicensed trained personnel, or a parent. A medication request form must accompany any medicine given on campus by school staff and may be obtained from the school nurse or on the PISD website. All medicine must be brought to the clinic in the original pharmacy or manufacturer’s container with a current expiration date. Controlled substance medication must be brought to the clinic by a parent or guardian listed on the emergency contact form and counted and signed by both the parent and nurse. Pills in a baggie with a parent note will not be accepted.
Verification of Enrollment Information
A Verification of Enrollment approved by PISD is needed for all students to take driver’s education, or to get a learner's permit or driver’s license.
VOE – Verification of Enrollments that are requested the last week of school for 2023-2024 school year are valid until August 13th.
The PISD online VOE request form can be found at https://myforms.pisd.edu/Forms/VOE or on the Jasper website under Resources. After the request is completed, the approved VOE will be emailed to the email address on the request. Be sure to check your "Clutter" or "Junk" mailboxes.
Please plan ahead and submit your request at least 48 hours in advance of your need. Last-minute requests cannot be guaranteed. VOE’s requested after the last day of school until school resumes in August may take up to 14 days to be processed, so please plan accordingly.
By law, you can only receive a VOE form if you have been in attendance 90% of the days in the previous semester. If you do not receive this form, the State of Texas will not issue a permit or license for you. Please be aware that this law allows for no exceptions.
Student Parking
REPORTING YOUR STUDENT’S ABSENCE IN SKYWARD
The Child Safe Line is no longer in effect. Instead, please...
1. Log into Skyward Family Access (portal.pisd.edu)
2. Click on the student who is/will be absent.
3. Select the “Attendance” tile.
4. Select “Add Absence Request”
5. Select date(s) of absence and reason.
6. Select “Save” and you’re done!
Attachments like doctor notes can be uploaded if you have them, or you can add them at a later date.
We will no longer accept paper copies of absence notes!
CHECKING STUDENTS OUT FOR APPOINTMENTS & SIGNING BACK IN
We know occasional appointments during the school day can’t be avoided but we kindly ask that you do your best to make appointments on teacher work days or during long school breaks, such as Fall or Spring break.
Please allow yourself plenty of time to check out your student by following these guidelines:
1. Come to the front office and show your ID to our Receptionist.
2. Receive a badge that will allow you to go to our Attendance Clerk’s window. From there, you will give your name to the clerk and she will send a Hall Pass to retrieve your student.
3. You will sign your student out and return your badge to the Receptionist.
4. If your student is returning on the same day, then he or she can sign back in with the Attendance Clerk. You do not need to re-enter the school. Make sure you upload any doctor’s note to your student’s profile in Skyward. Again, we will no longer accept paper copies of excuse notes.
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Lovepacs
Plano ISD has partnered with Lovepacs who serves students and families in need primarily during extended breaks (i.e fall break, Thanksgiving, Winter Break, etc.). Lovepacs provides mostly non-perishable, easy to open, and minimal cooking food items, both meals and snacks.
Lovepacs Plano successfully served over 9,000 boxes to students and their families during the 2023-2024 school year.
Please fill out the form below if Lovepacs can provide you assistance. All information is kept confidential and items can be delivered to your home.
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Jasper High School
Website: https://www.pisd.edu/Page/81
Location: 6800 Archgate Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-7400
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