James Clemens Weekly Update

Monday, August 12th- Club Expo will be held during Refuel. This is an opportunity for students to learn more about clubs and organizations. You can also check out a list of clubs on the JC webpage.

Tuesday, August 13th- FALL PICTURES (pictures will be taken during 1st block)

The Redstone Federal Credit Union Branch inside the school is NOW OPEN daily during Refuel.

We completed all of our safety drills this week (Fire, Weather, Secure Perimeter and Lockdown). Our students and faculty did a wonderful job of following instructions and reporting to the designated areas.

Please be aware of the dress code policy. Strict procedures will be followed if a student is outside of the dress code, as outlined in the student code of conduct.

A few reminders:

(from the Madison City Schools Student Code of Conduct)

• Shoes or sandals must be worn and properly laced or fastened.
• Clothing that is revealing due to excessive tightness, tearing or sheer (see through) exposing the midriff is prohibited.
• Shorts, skirts and dresses, etc. should be a minimum of fingertip length (while standing with your arms by your sides).
• Shirts with a strap of less than 1.5” or that reveal midriff, cleavage or lower back are not permitted. Leggings, jeggings, yoga pants, etc. can be worn with a shirt that reaches the top of the thigh, covering the bottom and private body areas

As the Student Code of Conduct states, "any student violating the dress code may be suspended for the remainder of the school day". Students will be placed in in-school suspension if they are found out of dress code and cannot find a way to be back in the parameters of appropriate dress. Please be sure to remain in dress code at all times.

One of our top priorities is the safety of our students, parents, and faculty when entering and exiting campus. We have designated areas for carline, buses, student drivers and walkers. Students should not be dropped off or picked in the front circle or in the back of the school due to safety reasons.

Please refer to the traffic flow chart below to familiarize yourself and students with the appropriate areas.

BLUE and GREEN-carline or student parking

ORANGE- Student parking area

RED- Bus Lane ONLY

ABSENCES

• EXCUSES: PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR CHILD’S EXCUSE ON THE POWERSCHOOL PORTAL. IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH THE PORTAL, YOU MAY EMAIL THE EXCUSE TO JCHSATTENDANCE@MADISONCITY.K12.AL.US. EXCUSES MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 3 DAYS. PLEASE DO NOT CALL IN EXCUSES. THEY MUST BE UPLOADED TO THE PORTAL OR EMAILED.

• PARENT NOTES: YOU HAVE 5 PARENT NOTES TO USE 1ST SEMESTER, AND 5 PARENT NOTES TO USE 2ND SEMESTER. ONCE THE PARENT EXCUSED ABSENCES EXCEED 5 DAYS, A DOCTOR’S NOTE WILL BE REQUIRED OR THE ABSENCE WILL REMAIN UNEXCUSED.

• TRUANCY: ONCE A STUDENT REACHES 5 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES, THEY WILL NEED TO ATTEND A TRUANCY MEETING AT THE SCHOOL WITH AN ADMINISTRATOR. ONCE A STUDENT REACHES 7 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES, THEY WILL ATTEND A TRUANCY MEETING AT CENTRAL OFFICE. MEETING NOTICES WILL BE EMAILED TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS ON FILE.

TARDIES

• STUDENTS ARRIVING LATE TO SCHOOL NEED TO CHECK IN THROUGH THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE. PLEASE REMIND YOUR STUDENT TO CHECK IN EVEN IF IT’S DURING REFUEL.

• REMEMBER: 3 UNEXCUSED TARDIES= DETENTION DURING REFUEL

CHECKOUTS

• NO CHECKOUTS AFTER 3:00 P.M.

• STUDENTS WHO DRIVE MAY BE CHECKED OUT VIA EMAIL OR PHONE. PLEASE CALL/EMAIL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO SCHEDULE A CHECK OUT TO AVOID THE STUDENT BEING LATE TO AN APPOINTMENT.

• IF YOU ARE PICKING UP A STUDENT, PLEASE COME INSIDE AND CHECK OUT THROUGH THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE. PLEASE HAVE YOUR ID READY.

NO OUTSIDE FOOD DELIVERIES (by parents or delivery services) are allowed!!!

We are not allowed to call your student out of instructional time for any reason. If it's an emergency you will need to check your student out to see them.

If you need to drop off items for your student, we have a drop off table located in the front foyer area for you to leave these items.

Students are not allowed to go to their vehicle during the school day. Once they arrive on campus they are required to stay inside until their dismissal time.

Helpful Resources-

SRO's- Officer Parris and Officer Stease

School Nurses- June Lawniczak and Amira Watts

Registration (Enrollment, Transcripts, PowerSchool Access)- Susan Blades or Jeanine Campbell

Guidance Department-

9th Grade Counselor- Rosalyn Smith

10th Grade Counselor- Eric Cleaves

11th Grade Counselor- Kristen Gist

12th Grade Counselor- Jenny Moorer

College Counselor- Lana Meskunas

Career Coach- Michelle Hyams

School Fees, Parking Passes, and Payments- Crystal Ward or Nikki Schrimsher

** Fee statements will be mailed out August 21st and payments will be able to be made online (https://madisoncityal.csiepay.com/Views/Payment/Pay.aspx) or by check or cash at that time.

All sporting event tickets for the year MUST be purchased through GoFan.

• Creative Writing Club will have an interest meeting during the first half of Refuel on Wednesday, August 14 in A220. See Miss E. Miller for more details.

• Science Buzz is a new club at James Clemens to expose fourth and fifth graders across the district in advanced level science topics. This club aims to prepare students for middle school science competitions, particularly buzzer competitions such as Science Bowl and Science Bee. Students will be able to practice answering questions using buzzers similar to the Science Bowl format. The club is looking for applicants who are passionate in the field of science. More information can be found on our website: JCHS Science Buzz Website. Applications are due on August 23rd, and they can be accessed through the following link: Science Buzz Application

Madison City Schools is offering Youth Mental Health First Aid training to parents and guardians on September 6, 2024. This class is for parents who want to understand more about mental health challenges among adolescents and how to respond effectively. Learn more from the Mental Health First Aid by clicking here.

For this Youth Mental Health First Aid course, learners will complete a 2 hour self-paced online pre-work course, before attending the in person class. Both the self-paced and in-person portions must be completed. The in-person course is Friday, September 6 from 8:00-12:30 at the Madison City Schools Central Office.

There is a $35 fee to cover participant materials and certification costs. Once registered, you will receive information on how to submit payment.

Only 25 slots are available, so reserve your spot by completing the google form below:

MHFA for Parents REGISTRATION

Madison City School Social Workers are offering a FREE 10-week course known as The Parent Project for MCS parents raising difficult, strong-willed, or highly impulsive children.

These classes are every Wednesday starting September 4th at the MCS Board of Education. Please click on the links below for more information regarding class times and information.

Loving Solutions signup (elementary).

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfraRgS15gzkL.../viewform

Parent Projects signup (middle and high school)

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdZ10LRYM5jbv.../viewform

Email: Webmaster-JamesClemens@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Website: https://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/JCHS
Location: 11306 County Line Road, Madison, AL, USA
Phone: 256 216-5313
Facebook: facebook.com/jamesclemenshighschool
Twitter: @James_Clemens