Week of November 17th Reminders

• The JHS Career Fair, hosted by our Career Development Coordinator, is November 18th, from 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• The November virtual School Improvement Meeting is Monday, November 18th, from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

• The next PTSA meeting is Monday, November 18th, at 6:30 p.m. in the media center or on Zoom. The minutes from the October 21st meeting are here.

• Jordan operates on the one-hour activity period bell schedule on November 20th.
• Purchase tickets for the fall play, "Clue", with shows on November 21st, 22nd, and 23rd.
• 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.

School counselors have started meeting with students regarding course selections for 2025-2026. Please review the presentation that was shared with both students and parents on November 6th. The presentation and course selection materials for 2025-2026 are also posted on the Student Services website.

This Thursday, November 21st, the PTSA will host a soup and salad lunch for the JHS Staff. Please see the sign up below for ways you can help!

November JHS Staff Lunch

• Last Wednesday, the Jordan PTSA celebrated 636 out of 923 Quarter 1 Honor Roll students with LocoPops!
• Congratulations to all Jordan students who earned Quarter 1 Honor Roll Recognition!

• We are still in need of donations to the PTSA to support the budget and our mission. You can donate by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QH282NKSL8TTL&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3ann4pNtE4Tci3RtbVxX6BnhAgEoJBNbyYbOhMpVJm3zk5TtoJl28bxD0_aem_yOJ455t2JsD4-2hBaZf0oA
• Or, a fee-free donations can be made via check to Jordan High School PTSA. Hand to a member of the office staff or mail your check to: Jordan High School/Attention: PTSA Treasurer, 6806 Garrett Road, Durham, NC 27707.
• Here is how your donation could make a real impact to this program, one of many that the Jordan PTSA invests in each year: - $1500 donation = funding the entire Q2 Honor Roll Celebration - $500 donation = funding about 200 students for Honor Roll - $100 donation = funding about 40 students for Honor Roll - $25 donation = funding about 10 students for Honor Roll.

Thank you so much for supporting Jordan High School PTSA to continue celebrating and lifting up our students, teachers, and staff!

Virtual FAFSA Night: November 20th, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

UNC Chapel Hill is hosting a financial aid night virtually with Jordan. It is a general overview of financial aid, updates on changes to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), how to create an FSA ID, along with information about the CSS Profile that some colleges require. Seniors and parents of Seniors are highly encouraged to attend but other grades can also sign up to get familiar with this information.

Please sign up here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7b40088c-282a-4dce-9c49-2f1773834c66@a62d3eca-d9fa-405d-83d5-f5681390bd5a

In Person SPANISH FAFSA Night: November 21st, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

UNC Chapel Hill is hosting a financial aid night with Jordan and providing Spanish interpretation and support. It is a general overview of financial aid, updates on changes to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), how to create an FSA ID, along with information about the CSS Profile that some colleges require. Seniors and parents of Seniors are highly encouraged to attend but other grades can also sign up to get familiar with this information.

Please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfluAdRnARNO-XFHMPzCn3oRNjr6Dg76-XTi3ZbWj-hY1TPJA/viewform?usp=sf_link

• 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.