
James Clemens Newsletter
Week of February 27, 2023
VERY IMPORTANT: REGISTER FOR 2023-2024 TODAY! Course forms due to 2nd block teacher by March 3rd.
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SENIORS
Cap and Gown Information
PTSA Scholarship Applications Are Now Available!
The JCHS PTSA will be offering $500 scholarships to two (2) JCHS graduating seniors this school year. Instructions and application can be found at http://bit.ly/JCPTSAScholarship.
Application Deadline is March 30, 2023 by 3:30pm to the JCHS Guidance Office. The application form, essay, JCHS PTSA membership, and two (2) high school teacher recommendations must all be submitted prior to the deadline for consideration.
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SHOUT OUTS
Programming Competition
Congratulations to:
1st place - Jerry Zheng
2nd place (Tied) - Joshua Wang & Pranav Somu
James Clemens also placed 1st in the overall team division:
Sherwood Dong
Andrew Gohlich
Connie Guo
Pranav Somu
Brian Venson
Joshua Wang
Jerry Zheng
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/SIGN-UPS/TRYOUTS
Basketball Cheer Tryouts
Blue Angels Tryouts
Competition Cheer Tryouts
Get Your Tickets Today
All Other Announcements
- We are accepting applications for spring testing for the Seal of Biliteracy from February 21st-March 3rd by noon. Please CLICK HERE to find the application. Please see Ms. Shratter in C220 if you have questions.
- Health Science Internship Applications for 2023-2024 school year are available for pick up from Mrs. Collins &/or Ms. Steinert in C126 or D122. Completed applications MUST be turned back in by March 3, 2023
- The competition cheerleading team is having tryouts March 22, 23, and 24th. There is an Interest Meeting in the Harvard room next Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 for any new or returning athletes. This meeting will address questions about tryouts and the upcoming season. Parents are encouraged to come as well. Mandatory tryout packets are due on March 7th and you can pick them in Coach Stockman's Room, A205.
- The cafeteria is currently having a peanut butter donation competition. Please bring any peanut butter to the cafeteria to help out the local Alabama food bank.
- If you are an upcoming junior or senior and interested in working in our in-school Redstone Federal Credit Union branch, please see Dr. Shears in room B113 during 1st or 2nd block or in the branch during Refuel.
- JCTheatre is holding auditions for upper level classes in the 23-24 school year. Information is outside F148, on monitors, and JCTheatre social media. Prepare a one minute monologue and submit your audition video by Monday, March 6. Please note that auditions are ONLY to skip into upper level classes or Advanced Production. Auditions are NOT required for technical theatre or Beginning Drama.
- Girls State is scheduled this summer, June 4-9th, at Troy State University, and applications are in. If interested, please pick your application up today in the counseling department. All applications are due to Mrs. Smith by March 24, 2023. If selected, you will be notified in April.
- Prom is on April 1, 2023, at the Space & Rocket Center from 8 pm-11 pm. Tickets are available online through the E-payment portal and in the building on designated days. Details are available in the Landing, outside the Media Center, and H103.
Be Good to One Another
Love One Another
PEACE
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JCHS Athletics
Follow JC Athletics at https://www.jcathletics.net/ for up to date information and schedules.
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PTSA
Membership Matters!! Joining JC PTSA is a low cost, super easy way to support our school - NO volunteer or meeting requirements!!
Purchase your PTSA membership while you’re shopping for school spirit wear or at https://jamesclemensptsa.square.site/.
Scholarship opportunities are available to student members!
Connect with us on Social Media:
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesclemensPTSA/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcptsa/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jcptsa
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Upcoming Events
S2S Lucky Charms During Refuel
Monday, Feb 27, 2023, 11:00 AM
Upper Landing
Austin Peay Visit During Refuel
Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023, 11:15 AM
The Landing
Prom Ticket Sales
Thursday, Mar 2, 2023, 08:30 AM
The Landing and The Media Center
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General Reminders
- Students cannot be dropped off or picked up at the front circle of the school. Please follow the instructions to carline at the auditorium side of the building. This is for the safety of our students and to help the flow of traffic. We appreciate your cooperation!
- Students checking in or who arrive at school after the start of the school day, should ONLY enter the building from the front entrance and go through the attendance office.
- Students are allowed 5 parent notes PER semester. If your student is out of parent notes then any tardy or absence will be unexcused without a doctor's excuse. You can monitor your students attendance in PowerSchool as well.
- Send all school excuses or concerns about attendance to jchsattendance@madisoncity.k12.al.us
JAMES CLEMENS HIGH SCHOOL
Email: Webmaster-JamesClemens@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Website: https://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/JCHS
Location: 11306 County Line Road, Madison, AL, USA
Phone: 256 216-5313
Facebook: facebook.com/jamesclemenshighschool
Twitter: @James_Clemens