Jenkins Journal

May 12, 2024

School's Mission -To ignite a passion for learning and teaching at high levels.

School's Vision - From School to the world: All students prepared for productive futures.

Parent Information

Dear Parents and Students:

Please monitor the HVJ website and review the Parent Newsletters for announcements, sports announcements, and school procedures. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out via email or contact the school. We are here to support you!

If there is information that you would like added to the newsletter, please feel free to email me at heather.handy@sccpss.com. It is important to us to cover all updates and announcements that are useful to our students and parents/guardians.

H. Handy, Principal

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

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Thank you to MGreen Productions for hosting lunch for our teachers!

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HVJ hosts First Annual Decision Day! More pictures to come........

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Please be sure to have your student on time for school - 7:20a.m.! The late bell rings at 7:30a.m. Students must be in their 1st block classroom before the 7:30a.m. bell rings!

Tardy to school? Consequences below:

1-4 Written Warning

5-Parent Notification

6- Lunch detention

7-8 After School detention

9-10 In School Suspension

11-or greater Social Work Referral

Attendance matters at Jenkins High School!

Attendance Officer Information and Procedures

Jenkins High School has an attendance officer who assists with attendance and excusing absences with documentation. Mrs. Angelique Akins is our attendance officer, and her email address is angelique.atkins1@sccpss.com.

If you child is absent from school, please have them bring the note to the front office. Mrs. Atkins will keep the copy of the note and excuse your child's absence from school. They should follow the same procedure for a partial day absence if they are signed out for an appointment. Students are allowed to bring 5 handwritten notes from parent/guardian.

We also have an Attendance Committee that meets weekly to review attendance data and identify students with excessive absences. The Attendance Committee is also tasked with forwarding letters to parents/guardians of students who have excessive absences. The state of Georgia has a Compulsory Attendance Law for those students who are 15 and younger.

If you have additional questions or concerns with attendance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Spring Testing Calendar - please see attached!

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Spring 2024 Assessment Calendar (1).pdf

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SCCPSS Uniform Requirements - Daily Checks in 1st block! No hats, ski masks, or hoods should be worn in the building! No slides, soccer shoes, or shoes without backs allowed at school!

School uniforms will be required for the 2023-2024. Please see the SCCPSS website and SCCPSS Code of Conduct for complete details.

Jenkins High School - Red or White collared shirt and Black or Khaki pants.

Please be mindful of the skirt length. Should not be more than 3 inches above the knee.

For safety reasons, hoods are NOT allowed to be worn in the building!

We believe that maintaining a conducive learning environment is of utmost importance, and this includes adhering to certain rules and policies, like the removal of hoods indoors. The reason we ask students to remove their hoods is not meant to be overly strict. It is, in fact, a measure to ensure safety and security within the school. Hoods can obstruct a student's field of vision, making it difficult for them to see clearly and be aware of their surroundings. In a busy school environment, this awareness is crucial to avoid accidents and promote overall safety.

Requiring students to remove their hoods helps to deter any potential issues related to anonymity. Hooded clothing can make it harder to identify students, which can be problematic in the context of security and maintaining a respectful and accountable school community.

Thank you for your dedication to your child's education and our school community. Your support in upholding our school uniform policy, even as the weather cools down, is greatly appreciated.

Selling items at school -

Please be reminded that students nor parents have permission to sell items at school including food. There are guidelines and procedures for Clubs and Organizations to conduct Fundraisers. If you have questions, please let us know.

Message from our nursing team - Nurse VanderArk and Nurse Keeting!

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Interested in hosted a Foreign Exchange student? See below.

HVJ Counseling Team!

Mrs. Tressa Gilmore-Evans - Last Names A-G (Grades 9-12)

Dr. Necole Bryant-Baker - Last Names H-O (Grades 9-12)

Ms. Felisha Jackson - Last Names P-Z (Grades 9-12)

Attention Class of 2024!

As we prepare for the Class of 2024 senior year, Ms. Hall will be using Remind to share information with you. Please use the following to join Remind for the Class of 2024.

Last names beginning A-I text @23e3dga to 81010

Last names beginning J-R text @b6ebaaf to 81010

Last names beginning S-Z text @3h7bfc to 81010

Please click here to join the class: Join

Class Code: rxacgzv

Graduation Announced - May 21, 2024 at 9:00AM at the Enmarket Arena!

Testing Information - please read!

SAT Dates

June 1, 2024

PSAT/SAT

Students should create an account with College Board (if they have not already). Students with an account for College Board and Khan Academy can link their accounts to access personalized assignments for students. Students that utilize the personalized practice have proven to increase students PSAT/SAT scores.