Jones High School

JHS Seniors: The attached document from the Oklahoma City COmmunity Foundation has scholarships for students statewide. I would encourage you to take some time over Christmas Break to apply for as many of these scholarships as you can. These scholarship applications can be accessed at https://www.occf.org/scholarships/ https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1048335/Statewide__1_.pdf

Semester Test Thursday and Friday! Students please log on during your testing time for Thursday and Friday. Tests will not be open outside of your testing window to protect the integrity of our semester tests given online. Teachers have posted in Google Classroom procedures for Semester test. Please review times of tests and good luck!​ https://5il.co/nr4q​

2021 Bond Issue Quick Fact: EOC Tech’s Bond Issue funds support nearly 10,000 students and approximately 1,450 employees across our five communities with internet connectivity and online learning services, which include virtual learning environments (like Odsseyware, Edmentum, and Google Classroom) and student information systems (like Power School and Wengage). For more information about the renewal of the EOC Tech Bond Issue, visit http://www.eoctech.edu/bond2021

EOC Tech’s Bond Issue funds support nearly 10K students and approximately 1,450 employees across 5 communities with internet connectivity & online learning services, which include virtual learning environments like Odsseyware, Edmentum, & Google Classroom. Also, student information systems like Power School & Wengage).  For more information about the renewal of the EOC Tech Bond Issue, visit http://www.eoctech.edu/bond2021

EOC Tech’s Bond Issue funds support nearly 10K students and approximately 1,450 employees across 5 communities with internet connectivity & online learning services, which include virtual learning environments like Odsseyware, Edmentum, & Google Classroom. Also, student information systems like Power School & Wengage).  For more information about the renewal of the EOC Tech Bond Issue, visit http://www.eoctech.edu/bond2021

JHS students: As we approach the holiday season, our team wanted to remind you of the upcoming January 15 deadline for our Profile in Courage Essay Contest. Students across the country have begun submitting their essays, sharing inspiring stories of brave leaders from years past. We look forward to reading their essays and learning how they understand political courage, a concept so admired by John F. Kennedy. We are also excited to share that students can win one of 15 different scholarship prizes this year. Learn more at our website. JFK Image at desk; 1st Place $10,000; 2nd place $3,000; Finalists: $1,000; Semi-finalists $100 each For more information go to https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/recognition-and-awards

JHS SENIORS: Ironworkers Local 584 Harvey A. Swift Scholarship Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2021. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are children, adopted children, stepchildren, grandchildren, adopted grandchildren and step-grandchildren of members or deceased members of Iron Workers Local 584. Detailed information about the scholarship is below along with the link to this specific application page. Students may also receive detailed instructions about our online application process by going to the scholarship page on our website at www.occf.org/scholarships. Please know that applicants must complete a General Application before applying to specific scholarship opportunities. Think of the General Application as setting up a Student Profile. Submitting a General Application does not mean that an applicant has applied for any scholarships. Eligibility: · Must be children, adopted children, stepchildren, grandchildren, adopted grandchildren and step-grandchildren of members or deceased members of Iron Workers Local 584. · Graduating from high school with an unweighted GPA ≥ 3.0 or greater in their senior year of high school. ACT and/or SAT scores are considered. Funds may be used for educational-related expenses such as tuition, fees and books at any academically accredited two-year, four-year or vocational technical nonprofit institution in the United States. Payments are made directly to the school. The Ironworkers Local 584 Harvey A. Swift Scholarship was established in 2002 by the Ironworkers Local 584 and Signatory Contractors. In 2012, the award was renamed in honor of the group’s longtime business manager, Harvey A. Swift. Award: $3,000.00 Deadline: 05/1/2021 After completing the General Application/Student Profile, applicants must submit the Supplemental Questions (below) to complete the application: 1. How has the American Labor Movement elevated the Standard of Living for Americas' working class? (Please limit to 500 words.) 2. Are you a child, adopted child, stepchild, grandchild, adopted grandchild or step-grandchild of a member(s) or deceased member(s) of Iron Workers Local 584. 3. The Applicant agrees that the Scholarship Selection Committee will be fully informed as to the Applicant's academic standing, employment status, character, and other factors having a bearing on this application. If selected as a recipient of the Ironworkers Local 584 & Signatory Contractors Scholarship, I agree to allow my name and photograph to be utilized in news releases and publicity materials in conjunction with the Ironworkers Local 584 & Signatory Contractors Scholarship Fund or the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Further, I understand that, if selected as a recipient, I am expected to attend an event where the essay will be read and the scholarship will be formally presented.

Congratulations to JHS Senior, Layna Solorzano. Layna received a nomination to West Point and the US Merchant Marine Academy from Senator James Inhoffe. #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

Congratulations to JHS Senior, Layna Solorzano. Layna has received a nomination to West Point and the US Merchant Marine Academy from Congresswoman Kendra Horn. #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

ACT will still be administered on December 12 at Jones High School for those students registered to test.

Dear Longhorn Community, We have been moderately successful in reacting to this pandemic, and you may have noticed that we’ve made some difficult decisions in the last couple of weeks that are more proactive. After developing a detailed procedure for hosting indoor activities, primarily basketball, and after receiving more guidance from the OSSAA, we have decided to limit basketball attendance to game personnel only. Spectators will not be allowed in the gym or any buildings. We have also made another difficult decision for tomorrow and all of next week. We will conduct remote learning district-wide for the week of 14 December. Students will not return to school for in-person classroom instruction until after the Christmas break. We are now scheduled to return to in-person instruction on 5 January. We are seeing increased positive cases in both teachers and students throughout the district with many teachers being isolated or quarantined. 40% of the elementary is currently out, and this has increased over the last week. During this week, teachers will be in their classrooms and communicating daily with students. This should work well with our secondary students, but I know it’s more of a challenge with our elementary students. Our elementary staff will continue to find the most effective practices to mitigate those challenges. If your family does not have the resources to complete assignments, please contact the school administration. Meals will be available for pickup from 10:30 to 12:30 at the high school every day. On Fridays, weekend meals will be provided. Finally, I know there are some activities that will be interrupted, and each one is important to each student. FFA students will still need to work with animals, and basketball has started their season. We will look at each activity and try to understand the critical aspect of onsite participation. There is no “one size fits all” policy to accomplish our goals. Our primary objective with this plan is to avoid putting 20 students and a teacher in a small class during this time of highly increased exposure. The Jones community has been incredibly patient and understanding as we learn to navigate this pandemic. We value your trust, and we are asking for a little more. Please remember that as we try to be transparent and clear with our messaging, there are plenty of other variables that we continue to consider as we make these decisions. Stay safe, Carl Johnson, Ph.D. Superintendent

Students interested in ACT PREP: Mr. Weaver at OCS will be doing his ACT PRep workshop For the February test. Cost is $100. For more information and to register see flyer. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1039050/JAN_FEB_ACT_Prep_Class_Flyer__2_.docx

Jones Public Schools will begin remote learning tomorrow, December 11th. Please see attached letter from Dr. Johnson. Thank you! https://5il.co/nri0

At OG&E, we understand the importance of education and building a workforce for the future. That’s why we’re investing in future generations by offering our OGE Positive Energy Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to three students within the OG&E service area for up to $15,000 a year, for four years. These scholarships are part of our long-term commitment to helping students pursue higher education. The scholarships may be used for tuition, fees, books and/or on-campus room and board. Based on the recipient’s performance, the scholarship will renew annually to provide up to $60,000 total over four consecutive years of education. To be eligible, students must: Be a graduating high school senior from the OG&E service area in Oklahoma and western Arkansas; Attend a college in the states of Oklahoma or Arkansas; Have an unweighted cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.25; Receive an ACT score of greater than or equal to 25 and/or SAT score greater than or equal to 1200. Eligible students can apply online through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation website until Feb. 1, 2021. Students will be required to provide a copy of their home’s utility bill. To apply or get additional information about the OGE Energy Corp. Foundation’s new scholarship, visit https://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/2733 https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1039037/OGE_PositiveEnergyScholar_Flyer_12.2020.pdf

Congratulations to JHS Senior, Abby Stramski. Abby has received a nomination to the United States Air Force Academy and the United States Merchant Marine Academy from Congresswoman Kendra Horn's office. #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

Here is the JHS Semester test schedule. Students who are at home MUST log into and take there test on the scheduled day and hour posted in the schedule below. Semester Test Bell Schedule December 17th Final Exams for 2nd, 4th, and 6th hours Bell Schedule 1st Period 8:30 – 9:00 30 minutes 2nd Period 9:05 – 10:15 70 minutes 3rd Period 10:20 – 10:50 30 minutes 4th Period 10:55 – 12:10 75 minutes LUNCH 12:10 – 12:40 normal times 5th Period 12:45 – 1:15 30 minutes 6th Period 1:20 – 2:30 70 minutes 7th Period 2:35 – 3:30 55 minutes December 18th Final Exams for 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th hours Bell Schedule 1st Period 8:30 – 9:40 70 minutes 2nd Period 9:45 – 10:15 30 minutes 3rd Period 10:20 – 11:30 70 minutes 4th Period 11:35 – 12:10 35 minutes LUNCH 12:10 – 12:40 normal times 5th Period 12:45 – 1:55 70 minutes 6th Period 2:00 – 2:20 20 minutes 7th Period 2:25 – 3:30 65 minutes

National Beta Scholarships THe BETA CLUB is awarding 250 $20000.00 awards You must be a senior planning to attend college in Fall of 2021. for more information and to apply https://www.betaclub.org/scholarship/

LIV MAS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THE TACO BELL FOUNDATION IS AWARDING 200 $25000.00 AWARDS Deadline is January 20, 2021 TO be eligible a student must enroll in degree program in accredited US college by fall of 2021. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY GO TO https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/

MENSA US Scholarship THe Mensa Foundation is awarding 178 $2500 scholarships. Deadline to apply is Jan 15, 2021 Requirements: Be enrolled in degree program at accredited US institution during academic year following application date submit application describing career, academic, and vocational goals. apply at https://www.mensafoundation.org/?LinkServID=DAB9CC2D-E081-4C23-C46DC8F41B324CE3

Foot Locker Scholar athletes Scholarship Foot Locker is awarding 20 $20000.00 awards Deadline is January 8, 2021 Must be a senior with 3.0 or greater GPA entering college in Fall of 2021. Must have participated in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based sports. Apply at https://www.footlockerscholarathletes.com/