Week of November 3rd Reminders

• The Growing Together Southwest Region Meeting is November 4th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Jordan High School.
• November 5th is a Teacher Workday. The main office will be closed on November 5th.
• Jordan operates on the one-hour activity period bell schedule on November 6th.
  
• School is closed on November 11th due to Veterans Day.
• Underclassmen school picture retakes will take place on November 12th.
• 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.

The Growing Together student reassignment plan will bring positive changes to our secondary schools next fall. Learn more about the changes slated for your region and meet your new principals at the scheduled Regional Information Sessions. The session for the Southwest Region is November 4th at Jordan High School from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please register here.

• 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.