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Your Community Brief from Jones High School
Friday, July 14, 2017 (Special Issue: Summer Break #3)
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Thirty days.
Believe it or not, after today that is the count until the first day of school on Monday, August 14th! Therefore, we are keeping up with our special summer series to help make sure our Tigers are prepared for a successful start to the
2017-2018 school year.
The following topics are covered in this latest release. Please click on the links below to drop to that section quickly:
We would appreciate your help in notifying the community of our upcoming events by forwarding this email to parents of incoming freshmen and students who are new to Jones.
Enjoy your weekend. It's a perfect time to get caught up on summer reading.
Sincerely,
Allison Kirby
Principal
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Upcoming Events
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First Day of School!
Important information for our Tigers on Day #1 of 2017-2018 . . .
Class Bell Schedule
Dress Code
* Pants must be worn at the waist
* No tears, rips, or holes in clothing
* Bare midriffs and sides may not show
* Clothing that is too tight or revealing is prohibited
* Hemlines of shorts, dresses and skirts shall be no shorter than mid-thigh
* Shoulders must be covered at all times
* No hats, sunglasses, bandanas, or pajama wear
Cell Phone Policy
All electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, tablets, headphones, earbuds, etc.) must be turned off and OUT OF SIGHT during school hours, including class changes and lunches. Electronic devices that are in view will be confiscated and must be retrieved by a parent.
One of several reasons JHS enforces its cell phone policy
Bus Transportation
Please visit the
OCPS Transportation Services website for information about your child's bus or you can call 407.317.3807 for assistance.
Guidance Counselors
A - D
Mrs. Wells-Harris
E - J
Mrs. Campbell
K - Q
Ms. Gordon
R - Z
Mrs. Jones
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Summer Reading
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Vital Signs
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Career-Based Vocational Education
On Thursday, June 22, the Career-Based Vocational Education students took a field trip to the downtown Orlando Public Library with
Mr. Walker and
Ms. Griffin. They toured the Melrose Technology Center where students got to observe a live recording session, photography shoot, and video production taking place. The students also got to tour the Fabrication Lab and Fashion Studio.
After the tour, students enjoyed seeing a reptile show that was part of the summer reading program. Did you know that the Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center offers free classes to Orange county residents all year?
Check out the schedule here.
CBVE students in the Melrose Technology Center of the Orlando Public Library last month
GROW Orlando is expanding their offerings for our students. Alex Amicucci is now teaching our CBVE students STEM-based activities as well.* On Wednesday, June 21, "Mr. Alex" taught the students about the science behind a rocket launch. After a brief overview of the mechanics in the classroom, Mr. Alex brought the students outside for a live demonstration, which was enjoyed by all.
Mr. Alex and students prepare to launch a model rocket on campus
* STEM: Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
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College & Career Center
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Student Spotlight
Gianna Acocella and Michael Thomas-Loving
Junior Gianna Acocella and Senior Michael Thomas-Loving were selected to participate in Orange County Public School's Junior Leadership Orange program. Junior Leadership Orange was developed by our Chief of High Schools, Dr. Border, to educate student leaders about the numerous departments throughout the district who work in conjunction to provide a meaningful education to 203,000 students every day.
Michael and Gianna at the opening session
Michael Thomas-Loving participating in a mock school board meeting, sitting in our biggest cheerleader's chair.
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Check out this year's Word Warriors!
These students knew the SAT Word of the Day every day at lunch and could use it correctly in a sentence. In addition to scoring candy five days a week, these Word Warriors received certificates and goody bags at the end of the year. Of course the ultimate reward is seeing increased test scores. Way to go, Tigers!
Rising Sophomore Edwin Urbano
Rising Sophomores Fritznel Serdon, Darien Woulard, and Jeremiah Braggs
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Brianna Butler
Senior Brianna Butler has had a summer full of singing engagements! Last month she sang the National Anthem at the Sunshine Chapter of the Association of the United States Army. The Ball honored current and past veterans and recognized the importance of supporting our growing population of Wounded Warriors and Gold Star families here in Central Florida. The Sunshine Chapter honored the sacrifice of many and celebrated 242 years of service to this nation by the United States Army. Thank you Brianna, for volunteering your time and talent for this special event!
On Friday, June 16, Senior Brianna Butler was the featured soloist at the Negro Spiritual Foundation's Women of Voice luncheon. She is pictured above with choral director Andrea Green. Our Superior-rated chorus and band have been invited to play at Carnegie Hall next spring. Please check out the Jones High School Foundation website to see how you can help our students make the trip.
The JHS chorus and band have been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City next spring, but need some help from the community to make the trip.
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Athletics
Congratulations to our quarterback
Quadry Jones on being named
Spectrum Sports Athlete of the Week!
Quadry Jones being interviewed in the JHS weightroom this month
We would also like to congratulate sophomore football players
Raymond Cutts, Marcus Tillman, Jr., Daquan Evans, and
CorVondrae Curate for making
Orlando Sentinel's Super 60 Football Recruits list.
Ohio State Commit Sevyn Banks Wants Buckeyes Fans to Know More Than Just His Name
Four-Star Buckeye Commit Sevyn Banks Could See His Stock Soar
Tennis - please join us for free tennis camp on July 18, 20, 25, 27 from 10am to 12pm at the tennis courts across the street. No experience necessary; must have current physical on file. For more information please contact
Coach John Pouzzner at
[email protected] or 407.222.8827.
Bowling - if you are interested in joining the Bowling team please email
[email protected]. All students are welcome/no experience necessary; must have current physical on file.
Volleyball practice will begin on July 31. The practice schedule will be posted to our website as soon as we have the times solidified.
JHS girls volleyball team in action (2016)
If you are uninsured and still need a physical, Shepherd's Hope Health Center at the Orange County Medical Clinic on Westmoreland can help. Please call 407.876.6699 ext. 248 to make an appointment.
Click here for more information.
Many of our students are eligible for free healthcare through Teen Xpress, a mobile unit provided to Jones High School through Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Please check out our
website for more information/application forms.
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Alumni Spotlight
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Hon. Judge Belvin Perry, Jr.
(Class of 1968)
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Sheriff Jerry Demings
(Class of 1977)
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Matt Williams
(Class of 2012)
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Community Partner
LIFT Orlando is a nonprofit organization comprised of business leaders partnering with residents to accelerate transformation in the 32805 community. LIFT Orlando has partnered with Jones High School in numerous ways this past year, including sponsoring Honor Roll celebrations, providing staff appreciation luncheons, and funding Donors Choose projects for much-needed student supplies. We are so grateful to have such a strong partner with a long-term investment in our community.
My News 13:
Mixed-Income Community Rising Near Camping World Stadium
We'd like to invite all of our 32805 families to join us at the monthly MVP Families meetings at Frontline Outreach. Meetings are typically held on the first Monday of the month at 6:30pm and dinner and childcare are provided at no cost. Watch this
video for a brief overview of the program and feel free to email
Shawn Welcome if you'd like to get involved.
The guest speaker at this past Monday's meeting was educator and Parents Choice award-winning author
Cindy Rose, who taught parents and their children how to play chess.
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UCF students helped teach parents and their children strategic chess moves
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Principal Kirby introduces herself and gives an overview of what to expect at
Jones High School this year
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