Jemison Jaguar Journal

Weekly Updates & Announcements

This Week's Events

Monday April 14

- Softball vs Decatur HS - 5:00 pm

- Soccer vs Tanner HS - 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm

- Rep. Laura Hall Town Hall Meeting - 6:00 pm (Auditorium)

Tuesday April 15

- Senior FASFA, Scholarship, and College Assistance

- Tom's Coffee Truck (Science Club) - 2:30 pm

- Baseball at Fyffe HS - 4:30 pm

- Soccer vs Ardmore HS - 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm

- Softball vs PJP II HS - 5:00 pm

Wednesday April 16

- DNA in Biotech Hudson Alpha Field Trip - 8:00 am

- Tom's Coffee Truck (Science Club) - 2:30 pm

- Softball vs Lee HS - 5:00 pm

Thursday April 17

- Graduation Practice - 2:30 pm

- Jemison STEM Day - 8:30 am

- Softball at Columbia HS - 5:00 pm

- Spring Concert - 6:00 pm

Friday April 18 - E Learning Day

- Track Meet @ Hewitt Trussville HS - 11:30 am

Saturday April 19

District Calendar Events

• April 18: E-Learning Day (All Grades)
• April 23: Progress Reports Go Home
• April 30: Special Education Parent Connections Session
• May 1: Late Magnet Application Acceptance
• May1: Late Magnet Application Selection

The Artemis Virtual Academy application window for the 2025-26 school year will be open until May 23, 2025. Families zoned for Huntsville City Schools may apply to Artemis Virtual Academy where students are provided with flexible and individualized educational opportunities.

Learn more: Artemis Virtual Academy or Artemis Application Form.

Leigh Ann Brown, HCS School Counseling Coordinator, provides an overview to parents about course registration for the 2025-2026 school year. Counselors are speaking with students about course selection for both core classes and electives. Watch Course Registration video.

Due to a school day missed earlier this semester because of winter weather, Friday, April 18 will now be an e-learning day for all students. This day was originally set aside as a weather day.

On April 18, students will participate in virtual learning from home and should complete assignments provided by their teachers.

Staff members are expected to report to campuses at their normal reporting times.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we make this schedule adjustment to ensure students meet their required instructional days.

HCS Special Education Department is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. As part of our commitment and continuous efforts to enhance the educational experience for your child, we are excited to invite you to Parent Training Sessions.

Parent Training Sessions:

• April 30, 2025 (12:00 PM to 1:00 PM) - Empowering Parents: Understanding and Supporting School-Based Occupational Therapy (OT) & Physical Therapy (PT) for Sensory Wellness

Learn more and register for a session on the Parent Connections Newsletter.

After registering for a session, a link will be sent to your email address one day before the training.

Welcome to Agrabah and the adventure of the street rat who, with the help of a genie, became a prince! Dr. Mae Jemison Theatre presents Disney's Aladdin Jr. on May 2 and 3 at 7pm. Join us for a flying carpet ride filled with romance and "a whole new world" of opportunities.

Tickets are available at drmaejemisontheatre.

Huntsville City Schools announced plans for graduation ceremonies to celebrate the class of 2025.

The district will host commencement exercises on Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23 at the VBC Arena located at 700 Monroe Street.

HCS invites viewers to watch the ceremonies live on ETV (OTA channel 25.5, Comcast channel 17, WOW channel 3), on the HCS Facebook page, and online at huntsvillecityschools.org.

Huntsville City Schools is pleased to announce a unique opportunity for students to earn credits during the month of June. Many times, students have a difficult time scheduling Driver's Ed and/or Health during the school year. While driver's ed is not required, health is a requirement for graduation. These courses will be available June 2 through June 26. Driver's Ed will be offered in two sessions (June 2-13 and June 16-27).

All courses, except for Driver's Ed, will be conducted online in a virtual classroom environment. Driver's Education classes will meet face-to-face and be on campus at Huntsville High School Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 3:30PM. Please note that Driver's Ed. students will need to bring their own lunches as lunch will not be provided. Once the student has completed the course, they are done. Summer School report cards will be mailed to the student's high school, receiving credit for completion no later than Monday, July 7, 2025.

All summer school credit enhancement registrations will open on Monday, April 07, 2025, between 8AM-9AM. The credit enhancement form will then remain open until May 9, 2025, while both driver's ed sign-up forms will remain open until filled.

For more details, registration forms, and contact information visit: HCS 2025 Summer School Information.

Corlis Toney Rooks, Ed.D., Parent Coordinator, corlis.rooks@hsv-k12.org

“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.” Jane D. Hull

Corlis Toney Rooks, Ed.D., Coordinador de Padres, corlis.rooks@hsv-k12.org

"Al final del día, la clave más abrumadora para el éxito de un niño es la participación positiva de los padres". Jane D. Hull

Use the flyer above to join PTSA!!

Scan the 1st Code to join or use this link https://bit.ly/3VwL5Al

UAH Registration: https://www.uah.edu/registrar/registration

UAH Tutoring: https://www.uah.edu/ssc/tutoring

If you experience any laptop/technology issues or need assistance/support, please email the JHS IT Representative, Mrs. G at haritha.gangasani@hsv-k12.org or call (256-428-8100 ext. 3548).

Please also email Principal Harris-Leverette (demetris.harris@hsv-k12.org) for assistance.

Technology assistance will be provided by the Huntsville City Schools Help desk if needed. The Huntsville City Schools Help Desk contact number is 256-428-6900.

The car riders will enter through the south entrance off of Pulaski Pike Road.

All car riders must be dropped off/picked up in the rear of the building (front of the competition gym). Bus Riders will enter/exited through the bus entrance.

Students may be dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m. and we ask that they are picked up each day by 4:00 p.m. School starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:40 p.m.

Upon entering the building, students will report to their designated areas each morning.

All students will be released from their designated area by 8:20 am and report to their 1st block class each day.

• Students who choose to bring cell phones to school do so at their own risk. Mae C. Jemison High School will not be responsible if cell phones are lost or stolen.​

• Cell phones must be turned off and kept in backpacks during class.​

• Students who break the rule will have their phones taken by administrators, and parents will have to come pick up the phone between 3:40 and 4:00. No exceptions!​

• If you choose not to cooperate, you will be sent to ISS.

Huntsville City Schools is committed to preparing our students for college and careers beyond high school. In order to be successful in either arena, students must dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate manner and in clothing that encourages an atmosphere conducive to learning, work, and discipline. Students will not wear any article of clothing or display any insignia or sign that shows disrespect for any person, creed, race, color, sex, or nationality, or that may lead to a disruption of the learning environment. Our goal to prepare students for the future aligns with state educational authorities and court decisions which have determined that style of dress and hair should not disrupt classes, interfere with learning, prevent instruction, and should comply with state health and safety standards. Parents/guardians are expected to be our partners by monitoring students’ dress, and the District will annually re-evaluate the dress code and survey parents and students about the dress code.

HAT/HEAD COVERINGS

• Hats, visors, and other head coverings (including sunglasses) may not be worn in school buildings. Exceptions:
• Head coverings that have religious significance (approved by an administrator)
• Head coverings worn for medical reasons (approved by an administrator)
• Special events and/or circumstances that receive administrative approval
• Non-gang related head scarves may be worn as an accessory.
• Bandanas are not permitted.

SHIRTS, TOPS,BLOUSES, T-SHIRTS,& HOODIES

• Shirts, tops, blouses, T-shirts, and hoodies that are too tight or revealing are not permitted.
• Oversized shirts must be tucked in (an oversized shirt/hoodie/sweatshirt/top is defined as excessively large and long).
• Hoodies and sweatshirts must fit appropriately. Hoods may not be worn in school buildings.
• Shirts may not bare midriffs, including when arms are raised.

• Halter and spaghetti strap tops and dresses are not permitted, unless covered.
• Undergarments must be completely covered.
• Sleeveless shirts with revealing armholes are not permitted.

PANTS, SHORTS, SKORTS, SKIRTS, & DRESSES

• Hemlines of all shorts, skorts, skirts, and dresses (including slits) must not be higher than the middle of the thigh.
• Pants or jeans that have holes above the middle of the thigh may only be worn if opaque tights, leggings, or shorts are worn beneath. Holes in pants may not reveal the student’s hips, bottom, or undergarments.
• Yoga pants, leggings, or jeggings are permitted. However, the top must cover the student’s bottom.
• Students may not wear pajamas (except for special events and/or circumstances that receive administrative approval).
• Pantlegs may not drag on the floor.
• Pants must be secured at the waist.

Clothing that displays illegal behavior is not permitted. Any article of clothing, jewelry, or haircut depicting gangs, violence, sex, drugs, alcohol, mutilation, or language that could be considered obscene or vulgar will not be permitted.

• All clothing should be worn as designed. Examples: belts buckled, no underwear as outerwear, no underwear exposed, suspenders over the shoulders.
• “Slides” or flip flops may not be worn during P.E.
• House slippers are not permitted.
• Jewelry that could be used as a weapon is not permitted.

We encourage you to think about what you are wearing and how it reflects on you. You will be seen by other students, teachers, staff, and the community. Put your best foot forward and show the world you respect yourself and your school. We encourage your individuality, but we also encourage you to dress for success. Should you wear items that violate the dress code, you may be asked to change into clothing available at the school or wait in ILC while a parent/guardian brings a change of clothes. Disregard for the dress code will lead to disciplinary action, in accordance with the Behavioral Learning Matrices.

As we understand the importance of having a nutritious meal, Huntsville City Schools Child Nutrition Program will be providing breakfast, lunch and supper each day to our students.

Please encourage your child to eat healthy meals and participate in the JHS CNP program daily.

Students are prohibited from bringing or having outside food delivered (fast food/UberEats/DoorDash) to the school. Parents will not be allowed to drop off outside food (restaurant prepared food).

· 3 tardies equal 1/2 day ISS (in-school suspension)

· 6 tardies equal full day ISS

· 12 tardies equal full day ISS

· after 12 tardies, the student will receive 1 day of ISS for each tardy

Students will be required to report to the school each day by 8:30am. Attendance will be taken each block. Parents will receive a automatic call notification if you child is absent or fails to report to his/her classes.

Good student attendance enhances learning. When a student is not in school, he/she misses valuable instructional time. HCS views attendance and academic achievement as equally important and has policies, procedures, and supports designed to encourage students to attend school.

A student may have a total of 7 excused absences for illness without a doctor’s statement. After an accumulation of 7 excused absences for illness without a doctor’s statement, the student will receive unexcused absences for illness unless absences are documented with a doctor’s statement. Any exception to this policy will require a doctor’s documentation of a chronic illness that causes absences which may not comply with the

attendance policy.

Students and parents are required to attend Early Warning sessions when students have been referred for one of the following reasons or combination of reasons:

• Five or more unexcused absences

• Seven or more questionable excused absences which were not satisfactorily explained

• Ten or more unexcused tardies

* All students/parents (K-12) are subject to the regulations of the Early Warning Program.

The administration at Mae C Jemison School understands that students may have to attend doctor, dentist, or other appointments during the school day. We would ask that you minimize these absences as much as possible. Daily INSTRUCTION is IMPORTANT !

The Attendance Office is located in the rear of the building (inside the competition gym lobby).

Any time your child is absent from school, a doctor excuse or parent note must be submitted to the Attendance Office.

o Please submit a copy of the doctors excuse or parent note to the Attendance Office or email copies to deidre.walton@hsv-k12.org or terrance.young@hsv-k12.org.

o Please notify Nurse Savage, crystal.carter2@hsv-k12.org if you have any issues relative to sickness/illness/medication.

Check-outs:

A student can only be checked out by an adult that is listed in PowerSchool. The adult must have a valid ID in order to check out a JHS student.

There will be no check-outs over the phone. This is prohibited.

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We have partnered with Alabama A&M University Upward Bound Program to offer FREE tutoring to any of our students during JAG Time/Z-Block and after school

(Tuesday and Thursday’s):

(11:30am-12:30pm)

and After School (3:45pm-5:05pm).

Room: 2424 (CA area/upstairs)

Please sign up by logging into Schoology and/or visiting the JAGUAR Journal to access the QR Code.

Tutoring with Upward Bound (AAMU) will begin Tuesday September 5.

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The North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence (NACEE) has once again been awarded a Talent Search grant. We are excited to continue offering free support services to the students of Jemison High School.

NACEE Representative will be on campus during Z Period each day and and after school in the College Academy (downstairs) lounge area to assist students. Please see your Grade Level Counselor for assistance.

The Talent Search Program identifies and assists individuals from underrepresented populations who have the potential to succeed in higher education.

I would like to meet with you to discuss the free services (virtual and in-person) we will be able to give to your students, including:

• Tutorial services
• Academic, financial, career counseling
• Post-secondary school information
• Exposure to college campuses
• Career exploration
• Mentoring/job shadowing
• ACT Prep
• Assistance in completing college admissions and financial aid applications
• STEM and STEAM activities
• Summer component
• Workshops for families of participants
• And more!

College Counselor Weekly Email – The College Counselors send an email once per week with updates for all grade levels. If you are not receiving this email and would like to be added to the list, please send an email to Lacey.Guthrie@hsv-k12.org. Include your child’s name, grade level, and school.

Connect with the District College Counselors online! We’re sharing information about college, scholarships, FAFSA, and more! Click the link below to see our newsletter!!

https://www.smore.com/w2v6d

Facebook: HCS District College Counselors

SCHOLARSHIP Information:

Website: https://sites.google.com/hsv-k12.org/hcscollegecounselors

9th- 12th Grade – Join your grade level Schoology group! The College Counselors post relevant information in the grade level Schoology groups including scholarships, college info, financial aid, upcoming events and more as appropriate for each grade level. Make sure students are checking the “Updates” for these groups regularly.

9th- 12th Grade – College Planning Timeline – It’s never too early to start planning for college! Check out the attached College Planning Timeline to see what you can be doing each year of high school to plan for the future.

11th & 12th Grade – Local Scholarship List – Check out the attached list of local scholarships! We update this list as we receive opportunities from local organizations throughout the year.

Accelerated Learning/Credit Recovery Classes:

Please go to Clever and click on the Accelerated Learning icon.

This school year:

If your child has failed a course and/or missing a credit: he/she has the option of being enrolled in a Credit Recovery class to assist with any missing credits and to assist with ensuring he/she has all courses required for graduation.

Please email your Grade Level Counselor and request the form ASAP.

Senior Fees – $125.00 T-Shirt – $40.00 Deadline: Senior Fees: DUE: OCTOBER 11, 2024 Senior fee includes - Cap, Gown, Tassel, Diploma, Mini Diploma. PLEASE SEE MRS. CHRISTIAN TO PAY YOUR FEES!!!! Course fees – DUE Immediately

MARCH:

3rd – Senior Class Meeting in the Auditorium

APRIL:

7th – Senior Class Meeting in the Auditorium

12th – Prom 7:00pm – 11:30 pm Place: TBA

Cost: $150

Cost: $180 April 12th

Theme: TBA

24th – CTE Signing Day 2

5th – Graduation Rehearsal in Competition Gym

May:

2nd – Graduation Rehearsal in Competition Gym

9th – Graduation Rehearsal in the Competition Gym

15th – Senior Class Brunch in Cafeteria (Date subject to change)

16th – Senior Clearance

18th – Seniors Honors Convocation, 3:00 p.m. @ Jemison High School Competition Gym

19th – Senior Road to Graduation Parades @ Feeder Pattern Schools TBA

Graduation Rehearsal TBA @ Von Braun Center

Graduation Ceremony TBA @ Von Braun Center

Attention JAGUAR Seniors!

As you receive scholarship offers from colleges and organizations, you must fill out this form for each scholarship you are offered!

Please complete the quick form for EVERY offer - even if you don't plan to attend that college. And, congratulations!

"Thank you for continuing to partner with JHS to make sure your child is successful. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to better support you and your JHS student. We are committed in ensuring all of our students leave us with a solid foundation of college and career readiness skills necessary for a future full of opportunities"-- Dr. Demetris Harris-Leverette, Principal GO JAGS !

Need Help or have questions/concerns? Please contact, Demetris Harris-Leverette, Principal

Email: demetris.harris@hsv-k12.org
Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/o/jhs

Location: 5000 Pulaski Pike Northwest, Huntsville, AL, USA
Phone: 2564288100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaeJemisonHS/
Twitter: @MaeJemisonHS