J-L High School News

Baseball ~ Cross Country ~ J.V. Football ~ Varsity Football ~ Volleyball
Girls Basketball ~ Boys Basketball ~ J-L Photos 2011-12
J-L Robotics ~Softball ~ Track

The high J-L School band members were amazing at the District Solo and Ensemble on
Saturday, February 4th in Kingsley. 30 J-L musicians performed in 28 different events throughout the day.
19 events received first division ratings and may advance to the State level. 9 events received second division ratings.
Congratulations to all performers!

Special congratulations to Morgan Fisher, Viktoria Nickert, Logan Hipsher, Brooke Leverton, Katie Kierczynski, Shannon Kievit, Julia Nieman, Daniel Nieman, Kye Sundberg, Madison Ewing, Raynie Hummel, Alena Cassisi, Tori Mager, Chloe Johnston, Abbie May, Nadine Peterson, Allison LaPointe, Haylie Haase, Elise Huber, Meridith DeLuca, Beth Bucy and McKenzie Mathewson for advancing to the State level on March 24th.

HIGH SCHOOL NEWS & EVENTS

JLHS 3rd Quarter Update Newsletter

Printable Newsletter

Tuesday, February 21st
8th Grade Parent Night

Wednesday, February 22nd
Dance Team Performance
(Half-Time of Boys Basketball Game
vs. Pellston)

Friday, February 24th
3rd Quarter Progress Reports
Sent Home

Saturday, February 25th
High School Band Festival - Petoskey

The Otsego County 4-H Council is hosting a Father/Daughter Dance on February 25th from 7:00 – 11:00 pm at Treetops Resort Convention Center. Tickets are $20.00 and available at Glen’s Market, Saturn Booksellers and MSU Extension Office.

February 27th - March 3rd
Camp Wolverine

March 1st-3rd
Robotics Competition - Gull Lake

March 6th-8th
ACT/Michigan Merit Exam Testing

March 9th-10th
Robotics Competition - Traverse City

March 14th-15th
PLAN TEST

Thursday, March 15th
High School Improvement Team Meeting
6:00 p.m. - H.S. Library

Friday, March 23rd - End of 3rd Quarter

Saturday, March 24th
H.S. Band Solo & Ensemble
STATE COMPETITION at CMU

March 29th-April 5th
Senior Trip to Orlando

April 2nd-6th
SPRING BREAK

Monday, April 9th
Classes Resume

A Message from:
Rick Holt, High School Principal

2010-2012
J-L High School Band
Calendar of Events

Class of 2012
Class of 2013
Class of 2014
Class of 2015

Students are reminded that cell phones,
iPods and other electronic
communication devices are not
permitted to be used during lunch time.

2012-2013 Curriculum Guide

A new Segment I driver education class will start on March 1st. Information is available on the wall outside the high school office. If you have any questions, see Mr. Foster. A Segment II class will be held on March 13th, 14th and 15th.

J-L FUNDRAISERS

Senior Class of 2012
Bagel Sale ~ February 13th-24th
The seniors are selling flower bulbs, seed and garden mats, strawberry and tomato bags and gardening accessories. If you are interested please call Cindy or Brenda 731-2040 ext 231.

8th Grade Basketball Tournament
hosted by Senior Class of 2012
Saturday, February 25th

CLICK HERE

J-L Robotics Team #2246

Reminder to staff and students that the office telephone is for emergency use only. Students will not be allowed to use the office phone unless it is an emergency. Students are not allowed to remain in the building after school unless they are supervised by an adult.

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Reminder for Dual Enrollment
and Release Time Students:
You must sign in and out whenever you enter or leave the building. If you are staying in the building, you must sign out and put your location.

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JLHS 3rd Quarter Updates

Printable Newsletter

NEWS FROM SCHOOL

The first semester of the 2011-12 school year has come to a close. Despite Mother Nature's best
efforts, we were able to complete the first semester exams as well as parent teacher conferences
and begin the second semester. Hopefully, all students were able to do their best work on
the exams and earn their full quotient of first semester credits toward graduation.

All parents and students need to be aware of the number of credits needed to graduate (see
handbook page 10.) The requirements for a high school diploma are quite rigorous. All students
need to be focused and on track towards graduation right from the start of their high school
careers. Parents with questions or concerns about graduation requirements may call the high
school office at 731-4420.

It was a busy second quarter for our students. Besides exams and homework, fall sports
turned over to basketball season. Between varsity, junior varsity, boys' basketball and girls'
basketball, there are games almost every night of the week. Come on out and support
our athletes and recognize all they do to balance the demands of the classroom and athletics.

In addition to basketball, there are other students among us who aren't afraid to work hard
and take on an extra challenge. The JLHS Robotics Team, The Army of Sum, is back and
just as determined as ever to make all Cardinals proud. Because of their success in the past,
they were recently awarded with a grant worth $8000. The grant will allow them to
travel to competitions in Gull Lake on March 1st and to Traverse City on March 9th.

The JLHS Dance Team has been practicing since the fall and is getting ready for their
inaugural performance during the winter homecoming pep rally, on February 17th.
You can also watch these talented students at half-time of the boys' basketball game against
Pellston, on February 22nd.

Last, but certainly not least, is the award winning Cardinal Band. These amazing musicians
have several performances coming up in February and March, including the Pre-Festival
Concert and Chili Dinner on February 12th.

PARENT INPUT IS NEEDED FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

The High School Improvement Team, or HSIT, meets once each marking period during
the school year. The HSIT looks at student performance data, school procedures and
policies, and discusses ways to help the school improve. Parents, school staff, as well as
community members are welcome to participate. The next HSIT meeting is Thursday,
March 15th at 6:00 p.m. in the high school library. Items on the agenda include a review
of first semester student performance data and a discussion about the school's attendance
waivers for exams. Please call Mr. Holt, JLHS principal, at 731-4420 ext. 242 for
more information.

MISCELLANEOUS

LOCKERS: Your student's locker assignment and combination are located on their schedules. To avoid the loss or theft of items placed in lockers, it is important that students keep their lockers locked at all times and do not share their combination with anyone. Please report any locker problems to the office immediately so repairs can be made in a timely manner. Students are not permitted to share lockers with other students. Periodic locker inspections will take place throughout the year. Please remind your student to bring their schedule to school on the first day if they wish to access their locker prior to the "all school assembly". The office will not pass out combinations on the first day, as the students will receive a copy of their schedule with their locker information in the class meetings.

DUAL ENROLLMENT/RELEASED TIME STUDENTS: Students who have dual enrollment or released time are not expected to be in he building during this time. If a student remains in the building during their dual enrollment or released time class, they must report to the the high school office to sign in. For school security reasons, dual enrollment and released time students will be assigned to a specific classroom.

STUDENT HANDBOOK: Students will receive their student handbook on the first day of school. Students are required to carry their handbook at all times. I strongly encourage parents and students to sit down together to review the student handbook so everyone has a good understanding of the the school rules. Students are expected to comply with the the student handbook so everyone has a good understanding of the school rules. Students are expected to comply with the student dress code policy beginning with the first day of school.

COMMUNICATION: Maintaining open communication between the home and the school is the most valuable indicator of student success at school. Parents are encouraged to contact their student's teachers or the office if they have any questions or concerns regarding their student's education. Shortly after school starts, we will send home information about how parents can access their student's grades on the internet through PowerSchool. The office send out daily announcements and assignments to parents through listserv. If you would like to receive information on a daily basis, please provide the office with your e-mail address.

STUDENT WORK: We expect all JLHS students to try their very best at all times. We also expect students to complete all their assignments and to seek help from teachers when they don't understand a lesson or assignment. We will mail home progress reports for any student who is failing a class approximately every two weeks. It is critical that your student attend school every day unless they are truly ill. Once a student falls behind in their school work, it is difficult to catch up. As we approach the start of school, it is crucial that a high school student get adequate sleep each night, and that they have a suitable area at home to study and complete their homework. Now would be a good time for parents and students to sit down to establish goals and expectations for the coming school year.

LUNCH: As in the past, high school students are not permitted to make lunch charges. If a student does not have money for lunch, they will not be given a lunch. The cost for a high school lunch is $2.25. Parents may send in a check on a weekly, monthly, semester or annual basis to cover their student's lunch costs. Click here for the September lunch menu.

If you have any questions or concerns throughout the school year, please do not hesitate to contact me at 989-731-4420 (extension 242).

Sincerely,

Rick Holt
High School Principal

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