Weekly Warrior

JHS Parents and Guardians,

Starting on Monday, JHS teachers will implement the JHS Testing Procedure for all assessments. Each time there is an assessment, the following information will be displayed on the smart panel:

• No talking. Talking during an assessment will be considered cheating.
• Only your teacher can answer questions during an assessment. No exceptions.
• No electronic devices are allowed on your person.
• This includes earbuds, phones, smartwatches, tablets, etc.
• Backpacks must be closed and secured—away from desks when possible.
• If a Chromebook or other device is used to complete an assessment, close and put the device away upon submission of the assessment.

Failure to follow the above procedures will be considered cheating. You will receive a zero on the assessment, a discipline referral, and it will affect your exemptions.

This procedure mirrors state and national testing standards as well as testing procedures at other high schools. We believe it will result in a more secure testing environment. If you need clarification, please reach out to your student’s grade-level assistant principal.

Friday, January 24

• Orchestra Chamber Music Coffee House 5 pm in Rotunda
• Talent Show 7 pm in PAC
• Boys Basketball vs Katy
• Boys Soccer vs Seven Lakes
• Yearbook orders due by 9 pm

Monday, January 27

• HOSA Blood Drive sign-up during lunches
• AP/DC Informational Meeting at 6 pm (Sessions held in Large & Small cafe)

Tuesday, January 28

• HOSA Blood Drive sign-up during lunches

• Girls Basketball vs Taylor
• Girls Soccer vs Katy

Wednesday, January 29

• HOSA Blood Drive sign-up during lunches
• Summer Travel Meeting at 7 pm in Small Cafe

Thursday, January 30

• HOSA Blood Drive sign-up during lunches

• Girls Basketball vs Freeman
• Boys Soccer vs Taylor

Friday, January 31

• HOSA Blood Drive sign-up during lunches

Jordan Choir would like to invite you to the 2nd EVER Jordan’s Got Talent! Join us for a night of entertainment and cheer on your friends as they compete for coveted talent show prizes! Tickets are $5. Katy ISD teachers receive one free ticket, and children under 5 are free with their guardians. We look forward to seeing you Friday, January 24 at 7pm here at the Jordan Performing Arts Center for the 2025 Jordan’s Got Talent!

While Wednesday was the original deadline, we understand that the snow days this week may have caused some challenges. Thankfully, the company has allowed us to extend sales by two additional days to accommodate everyone.

Please be sure to complete your purchase by 9:00 PM this Friday at yearbookforever.com. As a reminder, we do not order extra copies of the yearbook due to the high cost of unsold inventory. This extension is your final opportunity to reserve a copy.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the yearbook advisor, Cheryl Pratt, at CherylAPratt@katyisd.org.

Our JHS AP/DC Informational Meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, January, 27th at 6:00 PM. Sessions will be held in the small and large cafeteria.

Want to travel during the summer of 2026? Find out the details at our travel meeting on Wednesday January 29th at 7pm in the small cafeteria! Register for the meeting here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/dtwejec

On February 6th, JHS HOSA will be hosting its Spring Blood Drive!

Sign-ups will take place during lunch from January 27th through January 31st. If you’re 17 or older, this is your chance to help save lives in our community. Don’t miss out. Sign up to donate and make a difference!

📣✨ It’s SHOWTIME! ✨📣

Join us for the Jordan Legacies Dance Team 2025 Contest Showoff as we take the floor and showcase our incredible routines before our 1st competition kicks off!

Come cheer on your 2024 State Champion Officer Line and 2nd Runner-Up State Champion Team as we bring the energy, passion, and hard work to life!

📅 2/6/25
📍 JHS Main Gym
⏰ 7 PM

Family, friends, and fans—this is your chance to see all the magic up close! Don’t miss it! 🎉 #LegaciesOnFire #Showtime #GoWarriors #LegacyMentality #JLs

If you are a interested in being apart of the Jordan Football program as a manager or filmer we are looking for dedicated, motivated and coachable students that want to help contribute to the success of our program. Students will receive benefits including team gear, food, PE credit as well as references for college or jobs. If you are interested please reach out to Coach Melendez in room 1016.

Registration and payments for spring semester-only classes and late registration for year-long classes begins at 7:00 AM on January 14, 2025 and ends on February 12, 2025. Late registration fees of $40 per exam will apply to all full-year classes. All AP exam registrations and payments must be complete by February 12th at 7:00PM.

The SAT School Day exam is a free SAT for all 11th grade students. All juniors are automatically registered for the exam on March 19, 2025 at Jordan High School. Please read this parent letter for more information and visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat-school-day/practice-preparation to practice.

For more information, please read the 2025 SAT Parent Letter.

After working with more than 60,000 students across the country over the last 15 years, Sycamore Learning Company designed these 5-hour seminars to help students prepare for the upcoming SAT with specific strategies to maximize scoring on each section of these tests.

The cost for one seminar is only $125 and each seminar includes an extensive study guide that has full-length practice tests with in-depth answer explanations for each question and 5 hours of in-class instruction.

The only materials needed for the seminar will be a calculator and two pencils. Enrollment may be limited, so please register as soon as possible at www.prepforthefuture.com to ensure your student does not miss out on this opportunity.

February 1, 9am-3pm SAT Seminar @ Katy High School

February 14, 9am-3pm SAT Seminar @ Tompkins High School

February 22, 9am-3pm SAT Seminar @ Taylor High School

Course Selection for 2025-2026 is Open in SchooLinks!
Students can now begin selecting their courses for the 2025-2026 school year.

Pre-Selected Courses: Most students already have courses in SchooLinks based on their 8th-grade graduation plan. However, you can make changes if needed.

Where to Access: Log in to SchooLinks through MyKaty Cloud. Students can click on the School icon on the left had side. From there, they will choose Course Planner and Personalized Plan.

Counselor Meetings:
Counselors will meet with Juniors through their English classes starting February 4th.
Make sure you’ve completed both your Personalized Plan and Course Planner before the student meetings.

Course Verification: After meeting with the counselor, you’ll be able to review and finalize your courses in the Course Planner. More information will be sent on how to change a course after it has been submitted in Schoolinks.

Sycamore Learning Company has developed a study skills seminar to help students of all levels. It is important to understand the process of time management and the optimal ways to study to increase productivity as well as test scores. Throughout the seminar, students will learn a new way to look at things to help them throughout their years in high school and college.

Developing this skill set early on can give students a significant advantage over their peers who do not manage their time and studies properly. In class, students will learn about the following: Goal Setting, Note Taking, Study Habits, Memorization, Test-Taking Strategies, Essay Writing, Scheduling, Reading Speed.

The cost for the seminar is only $99 and each seminar includes a Study Guide students can bring home after the class. Enrollment may be limited, so please register as soon as possible at www.prepforthefuture.com to ensure your student does not miss out on this opportunity.

February 8th, 9am -1pm Study Skills Seminar @ Freeman High School, LGI.