Jefferson High School Eagle News
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL EAGLE NEWS
January 2020
COURSE SELECTION NIGHT COMING SOON . . .
Dear Parents ~
Choosing courses and developing academic plans for the four years in high school is an important responsibility of each student. We respect their individual interests and needs as we know you do as well. Our teachers are always willing to share their professional insights on individu- al talents and course demands with families as they weigh various alternatives in both an honest and caring manner. Registering student’s for the most appropriate classes is a vital step in student academic success. The main purpose for this process is to give you the information so that, with input from faculty, you can decide what courses your son/daughter should take next school year. Students and parents are required to attend one of these evening meetings in order to select courses for next school year. On these course selection evenings, meetings are held at 4:30, 5:30 or 6:30 p.m. with a Spanish language meeting offered at 7:15 p.m. Upon arriving for the meeting, you will be given a packet of information. This packet will include: a copy of your son/daughter’s transcript and/or recommendation form (incoming freshmen only) and other information pertaining to course selection. These meetings will take approximately 30 minutes. You will then proceed to the commons where faculty and staff will be available to help you determine the best courses for your son/daughter to take. They will also work with you to make sure that prerequisites are understood and help you obtain instructor consent where necessary. Our goal for these sessions is to provide you with information so that you can not only select courses for next year, but also begin to plan for the remainder of high school and beyond. We here at Jefferson High School also thank the parents of students as they strive to cultivate self- discipline in quality work completion. The ability to hang tough and to persevere is an important character trait for all to learn. You have my word that all of our professional staff will treat your son/daughter fairly and offer words of encouragement when necessary. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this process, please call the High School Counseling Office at 675-1126. I look forward to see- ing you on February 5th or 10th.
Also in this issue: Sincerely, Counseling News Stephen Dinkel, Principal Developmental School Counseling Program Talking to Kids About School Violence ZAPS ACT Prep Course Spring Play Semester Exam FAQ S1 Exam Exemption Information S1 Exam Dates & Times JHS Eagles eSports AFS News Attendance Matters Perfect Attendance Yearbook Sale Hoops 4 Hope Backpack News JHS Activities Calendar JHS Bell Schedules Counseling News
Scholarships UW Help Blog
Local Scholarships these applications periodically Even people with long work experience can be put off by the need to throughout the school year for ask someone to act as a reference in a job search. Understandably, A local scholarship booklet is updates and additional oppor- then, high school students frequently find themselves uncomfortable compiled and distributed to tunities. State and National with asking for a recommendation. seniors in December. Applica- scholarships are also available tions are available through our on computer databases. Please UW HELP offers tips for high school students when planning "the new online scholarship applica- be aware of scholarship scams. ask." Read more of this post at: tion database. Some scholar- Scholarship information, as "The Ask" - Letter of Recommendation ships still require a hard copy with all financial aid, should be application and they are noted free. in the scholarship database. Early College Credit / Additional scholarships may University Scholarships become available after the book- let is printed. Please pay atten- The universities that you apply Start College Now tion to new opportunities. They to may offer scholarships. Con- will be announced via email. tact an admissions counselor at Wisconsin’s Early College Credit upon successful completion of and Start College Now Pro- the course. A student who suc- each university for specific ap- grams allow juniors and seniors cessfully completes his or her State and National plication procedures. who meet certain requirements high school graduation require- Scholarship Opportunities to take post-secondary courses ments will earn a high school Scholarship applications are at a UW institution, a Wisconsin diploma regardless of whether received in the Counseling Of- technical college or one of the the requirements were met fice throughout the school year state’s participating private while attending the high school and are accessible to students at nonprofit institutions of higher or a college. To obtain the nec- Other Scholarship Opportuni- education. Approved courses essary forms or to discuss the ties. Students should check can count toward high school possibility of participating in the graduation, as well as for college Youth Options program, contact credit. Under these programs a the Jefferson High School ACT Prep Course student will not have to pay for Counseling office. Applications a college course if the school for enrollment in the Youth board determines the course Options program must be Please register online at ACT Test Prep qualifies for high school credit made by March 1st for the and is not comparable to a fall semester. Requests will course already offered in the be presented to the School ACT Test Prep EBook school district. If the course is Board and the student will re- approved by the school board, ceive notification of the board’s the student can receive one- decision. This document will help students prepare for the ACT. quarter high school credit for Please click this link to access the eBook. every one college credit earned ACT Test Prep EBook for students and parents
ZAPS permission slip link
Developmental School Counseling Program JANUARY TOPICS
Progress Monitoring Progress Monitoring Brain-Based Study Skills: Introduction Brain-Based Study Skills: Application Career and Technical Education Career and Technical Education Preparing for Final Exams Preparing for Final Exams Course Selection Course Selection
Progress Monitoring Brain-Based Study Skills: Infusion Career and Technical Education Progress Monitoring Preparing for Final Exams Brain-Based Study Skills: Practice ACT Academy Class of 2020 Gift Course Selection Preparing for Final Exams
JHS Eagle Theatre Council is proud to present The Addams Family April 24 and 25 at 7:00 pm and April 26 at 2:00 pm in the JHS Performing Arts Center. The Production Team (Director Mr. Ryan Clarksen, Assistant Direc- tor Ms. Kim Hart, Choreographer Mrs. Kim Clarksen, and Vocal Music Director Mrs. Kathy Schereck) recently cast the production and assigned key crew roles.
Student Assistant Director is junior Emily Carlson; other key students in the production staff include senior Alaina Blackledge, Stage Manager, and senior Sam Ness, Assistant Stage Manager.
Sophomore Toby Weisensel will play Gomez Adams, while senior Freedom Vernon has the role of Morti- cia. Playing Uncle Fester is sophomore Gabe Frankiewicz. Wednesday Addams will be played by senior Mady McWilliam, and freshman Rowan Wilson will play her brother Pugsley. Junior Leah Caito will play their beloved Grandma Addams. Ever present to help in the Addams mansion is Lurch, played by junior Dalton Krueger.
Another family, the Beineke family, comes into contact with the Addams family through an engage- ment. Playing lovelorn Lucas Beineke is freshman Matthew Buchholz, while junior Ben Teeter and sophomore Kendal Busler play his parents, Mal and Alice.
Supporting the Addams family are all of their Ancestors, represented through history as follows: Conquis- tador: Josh Emery, grade 11; Caveman: Ryan Peterson, grade 9; Soldier: Cameron Patterson, grade 11; Saloon Girl: Valorie Schamens, grade 11, Flight Attendant; sophomore Kate Utrie; Gambler: Jacob Jurcek, grade 10; Cour- tesan: senior Maddie Ledwitch; Bride: freshman Emma Roehl; Puritan: Gunnar Jurczyk, grade 10; Flapper: junior Kayla Pagel; Indian: sophomore Brooke Bauer.
Additional Ancestors will be played by senior Lola Forrest, sophomores Adrianna Klein and Ray Gehrmann, and freshmen Lilly Duddeck, Lilly Kamenick, Kieran O’Reilly, Aspen Wolter, and Danny Tylock.
The cast, crew, and staff look forward to bringing this unique production to life. Tickets will be available in March. Mark your calendars for April 24, 25, and 26, for a “creepy, kooky, all together ooky” time! Semester 1 - Final Exam Information
Semester Exam FAQ
What is the alternate period for? If a student is absent on an exam day, this time should be used to make up exams. This provides students extra time to study. If students need assistance from a teacher, they can request to meet with a teacher during this time. The cafeteria is open during this time for quiet study. The library is open during this time for quiet study and for computer access.
Are students “required” to be in attendance at school during the alternate periods? No, students are not required to be at school during alternate periods. Can students use their alternate periods so they can get all of their exams done in two days, thus resulting in a day off of school? No, students are required to take their final exams during their prescribed time slot. Exceptions to this rule must be ap- proved only by administration. Do all classes have a final exam? Yes. Some final exams are a culminating project. All students must report to their final exam periods unless they have earned an exemption.
Is it true that a student can be exempt from some exams? Yes - See exam week exemption information sheet for more details.
To whom do students give this exam exemption permission slip to AND where does the student report if they are exempt from an exam? The student turns in the exam exemption permission slip to Mrs. Winchell in the attendance office. These slips are due by Friday, January 17, 2020. Mrs. Winchell will mark all exemptions on an Excel spreadsheet for staff members. If a student does not turn in their exemp- tion slip on time, they will not be included on this spreadsheet and will be expected in their exam regardless of the exemption earned. The student does not need to attend any period they are exempt from; however, if they would like to be in the building during a period they are exempt they will report to the commons, library or a study hall. See the exam week exemption information sheet for more information.
How does a parent/guardian know if their child is exempt from attending study halls? This information can be found on the exam exemption slip that parents are required to sign off on.
When do busses arrive? Bus transportation home is at the same time after school as always. For JHS, busses pick up students at about 3:10 pm. Busses depart from JMS at about 3:20 pm.
Final exams are a new experience for freshmen, is there anything done to help 9th graders prepare for final ex- ams? Yes - There will be review packets created by each department for classes available to ALL students. Teachers will also be cov- ering good study strategies with students.
By Pam Chickering Wilson
In its first full year of existence, Jefferson High School’s eSports team has had an explosive rise. This season, the school’s varsity Super Smash Bros. team clinched the Division 2 regular season championship, and earned a berth at the state competition December 14. The school’s Overwatch team also has a high seed going into their play-in competition with a chance of going to state as well. Jefferson current- ly has a 6-1 record and is in second place behind Baraboo (8-0) in the Overwatch standings. The state competition will take place at Madi- son College.
Jason Marin (eSports Advisor and coach), who teaches computer science, game design and coding at Jefferson High School, said that eS- ports brings together a lot of unique talents from a variety of backgrounds and helps to build teamwork among members. “It’s a place where kids who haven’t been a part of something bigger can be involved." Marin credited the start of the club to twins Jacob and Jesse Brawders. He said the twins approached him last year to ask if he would serve as an advisor for the new club. “The Brawders boys, J.R. Ley, and Zach Donnelly ran wild trying to get the club and technology up and running,” Marin said. “Even with their efforts, the season was almost can- celed. But our amazing IT department, principal (Steve) Dinkel, Ms. (Dena) Smith, Mr. (William) Beil, and Mr (Cory) Klecker all helped to make this opportunity happen. It was really impressive how it all unfolded.” Jacob Ley, one of the co-founders of the Jefferson High School esports club and team captain for the Varsity Overwatch team, said he began researching high school esports two years ago after learning that nearby schools had teams. “Jesse Brawders shares my passion for eSports and together we formed this new club at Jefferson High School,” Ley said. “The initial response from our classmates was overwhelming. After announcing the club at a school assembly, nearly 100 students expressed interest in joining,” he said.
The club holds regular meetings, fielding junior varsity and varsity teams that compete through the WIHSEA [statewide eSports organiza- tion],” Ley said. “Our Super Smash Bros Varsity team clinched first place for Division 2 and have qualified for the state tournament. The Varsity Overwatch team that I compete on has also had a great season so far,” Ley said. “We are second in Division 2 with stats of 7-1. My team has to win an upcoming game for us to go to the state tournament. I am so proud of all the players on our teams, and I am so happy for all of the support our club has gotten.” Alex Vogel, a member of the Varsity Overwatch team, said he joined the eSports club because he wanted to play at a higher level. “I really enjoy the club because everyone has fun and appreciates the game,” he said. “If we go to state, win or lose, it would be great for the club.
Jahson Granado-Malone, who plays on the varsity Super Smash Bros. team, said joining this club has given him an opportunity to meet a bunch of amazing people and make a few new friends. Practice and competition have proved highlights of his school week.
Jesse Brawders, club co-founder, serves as advisor for the Super Smash Bros team and coach for the Varsity Overwatch team. “Joining the club has been amazing, seeing the success of both teams and how much everyone loves the esports scene,” he said. “Personally, it is a dream come true to see about 40-50 students who care about the club come to our regular meetings,” Jesse said, “It makes all of the hard work Jacob and I have done over the last few months worth it.”
The club has also fostered friendships between upperclassmen and underclassmen who might never have talked with one another other- wise, he said. Zach Donley, who plays for the JHS Varsity Overwatch team, said that being part of the esports team has taught him how to cooperate with others, even when they have opposing ideas. “As with other sports, leadership and cooperation are very important,” Donley said. “We found this out the hard way after our first game, which was a loss, but since then we’ve cleaned things up and haven’t had a loss since. I feel like we can still improve before the state competition but we definitely have come a long way.”
Jacob Klingler, another member of the JHS Varsity Overwatch team, said he joined this club primarily to have a good time with people who enjoy video games as much as he did. “I didn’t think that I was going to be on the varsity team, but I was super excited to compete,” he said. “If we do make it to state or win state, it would be a major accomplishment since it is our first year,” Klingler said. “All I really want is to bring more recognition to eSports as a whole and solidify esports as a club that kids can enjoy next year after we have graduated.”
Ashten Krening, a Super Smash Bros. competitor, said playing with the team has been a great experience. Being encouraged and cheered on has provided added inspiration to help him do his best. “As with everything, practice makes perfect,” he said. “You get better even if you lose.”
Jacob Brawders, part of the varsity Overwatch team, also helps run the club. “I love the atmosphere that we have during matches and even during the meetings,” Jacob Brawders said. “You can tell most if not all the people there are passionate for this club and want to see it grow,” he said. “I have had lots of fun getting to know different play styles with teammates and learning how to better communicate with each other, which can be the most important part of the entire game. “I am looking forward to the possibility of going to the state event and winning the Division 2 title,” Jacob Brawders continued. “We have a real shot alongside the Smash Bros. team and it’s great that we’ve been able to do this the first year of running the club.”
Payton Morgan, a member of the varsity Overwatch team, said he was thrilled to find an extracurricular he truly enjoys participating in. “It has helped me meet a lot of great people that we have played with and against,” he said.
Brody Bredlow, a member of the varsity Smash team, said he enjoys the club’s competitive nature, which has allowed him to take an activity he already enjoyed to a new level.
Hunter Dow, another Smash team member, said joining the club has brought me closer to his teammates. “ESports is my favorite club,” he said. “I think others should join as well. It is a fun experience.”
The club also has its dedicated spectators, including Jarod Dehnert, who regularly comes to watch and cheer his peers on. “It’s fun, exciting, and awesome all around,” Dehnert said.
Attendance Matters
TIPS FOR STUDENTS
Dear Student,
Did you know: You are an important and valued part of our community? Our JHS faculty and staff want to see you graduate and pursue your career goals. Every day you miss school, you get more than two days behind your peers because you must make-up missed learning and catch up with new learning at the same time? Every day you are in school, you raise your chances to score well on tests, which could lead to better opportunities for college admission and scholarships. College graduates earn $336 more per week than high school graduates.* High school dropouts are two and one-half times more likely to be on welfare than high school graduates.*
(*Source: National Dropout Prevention Center/Network)
Please do your part by: Arriving on time to school each day. Attending all classes, IE, and homeroom. Assuming responsibility for behaviors which support regular attendance. Coming to school each day, ready to learn.
If you are facing a situation that prevents you from attending school on a regular basis, we encourage you to contact the school for as- sistance and support. When you are not here, you are missed!
WHY SHOULD I STAY IN SCHOOL?
If you stay in school and get your diploma, you'll double your chances of getting a well-paying job. If you stay in school, you're less likely to get involved with gangs and drugs. If you stay in school, you're less likely to be a victim of crime. If you stay in school, you won't run the risk of being prosecuted by the District Attorney's Office for truancy. If you stay in school, you can write your own ticket to go anywhere, to do anything, to be anyone!
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE LAWS AND STUDENT AND PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
All persons between 6 and 18 years of age are required by Wisconsin State Law to attend school. Parents have a legal responsi- bility to ensure their child's attendance.
A student's refusal to attend school regularly can result in referral to the Jefferson City Police Department, the Juvenile Court System, and Juvenile Probation.
Attendance Matters
TIPS FOR PARENTS
Dear Parent,
Our school district recognizes the positive impact that regular student attendance has on student achievement and we remain commit- ted in our efforts to close the achievement gap.
It is important that families understand districts and schools are funded based on students who are present and in school. Schools do not receive funding for any student who is absent, including excused absences.
Every day a student misses school, even for excused absences, the school loses out on essential funding. We ask that you support our efforts to increase student attendance by:
Planning your family vacations during the summer or school holidays. Try to schedule doctor appointments for your child after school hours. When your child has a doctor's appointment in the middle of the school day, bring him/her to school before the appointment. Allow your child to stay home only when he/she has a contagious illness or is too sick to be comfortable at school.
Remember, too, that good student attendance not only benefits our school, but it also benefits your child. Every day a student misses school, they get more than two days behind their peers because they must make up missed learning and catch up with new learning at the same time. Every day a student is in school, they raise their chances to score well on tests. Attendance is crucial in achieving this mission, and we need the support of all our parents.
We know that you want the very best for your child, and we do too. Please contact the Attendance Office if you have any questions about this information or need assistance with your child's school attendance.
HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD? Let your child know that you think school is important. Make sure your child goes to school regularly and on time. Take an interest in your child's school work. Provide regular times and a quiet, clean area for doing homework. Set a regular bedtime schedule. Age should not be a factor. Provide your child with plenty of time to get ready for school. If your child starts to miss school, speak to the school and let your child know he/she must attend. Have regular communication with the school. If your child is ill, contact the school and explain the reason for the absence. Don't expect your older children to stay home and act as babysitters for younger children. Set good examples and enforce rules. Include regular exercise and a balanced diet in your child's daily activities. Post the school calendar and notes on the refrigerator, or another prominent location. Balance time with extracurricular activities. Keep open communication lines with your child.
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JHS Calendar
January 1 - 3 No School - Winter Break January 3 Staff Development Day (Certified & Support Staff) – No School January 3 Basketball: Girls JV 1/2/Varsity vs. Evansville @ Home 5:40/7:15pm January 4 Gymnastics: Varsity vs. Multiple Teams @ Mount Horeb H.S. 10:00 am January 4 Swimming: Boys Varsity vs. Multiple Teams @ Fort Atkinson H.S. 10:00 am January 4 Wrestling: Varsity vs. Multiple Teams @ Lakeside Lutheran H.S. 9:00 am January 6 S1 Exam Exemptions handed out January 7 Basketball: Boys JV 1/2/Varsity vs. Big Foot @ Home 5:40/7:15pm January 7 Swimming: Boys Varsity vs. Racine Saint Catherine's, Whitewater @ Home 6:00pm January 7 Wrestling: JV vs. Multiple Teams @ Fort Atkinson H.S. 5:00pm January 9 Basketball: Girls JV 1/2/Varsity vs. Whitewater @ Whitewater H.S. 5:40/7:15pm January 9 Wrestling: Varsity vs. Clinton @ Clinton H.S. 7:00pm January 10 Second Friday Count Date January 10 Basketball: Boys JV 1/2/Varsity vs. Evansville @ Evansville H.S. 5:40/7:15pm January 11 Wrestling: JV vs. Multiple Teams @ Middleton H.S. Fieldhouse 8:30am January 12 HS Spring Musical Audition Workshop (Tentative) January 13 Board of Education Meeting January 13 Basketball: Boys JV 1/2/Varsity vs. Milton @ Home 5:20/7:15pm January 14 Basketball: Girls JV 1/2/Varsity vs. East Troy @ Home 5:40/7:15pm January 14 Swimming: Boys Varsity vs. St. John's Northwestern Military Academy @ Home 6:00pm January 16 Basketball: Boys JV 1/2/Varsity vs. Whitewater @ Home 5:40/7:15pm January 16 Swimming: Boys Varsity vs. Stoughton @ Cambridge H.S. 6:00pm January 17 Semester 1 Exam Exemptions Due January 17 Basketball: Girls JV 1/2/Varsity vs. McFarland @ Home 5:40/7:15pm January 18 Gymnastics: JV/Varsity vs. Multiple Teams @ Watertown H.S. 11:00am January 18 Wrestling: Varsity RVC Dual Meet Wrestling Tourney vs. Multiple Teams @ Clinton HS 9:00 am January 21 Basketball: Boys JV 1/2/Varsity vs. East Troy @ East Troy 5:40/7:15pm January 21 Swimming: Boys Varsity vs. Elkhorn @ Elkhorn Area H.S. 6:00pm January 21 Wrestling: JV 1/Varsity vs. Waterloo @ Home 6:00/7:00pm January 23 Basketball: Girls JV 1/2/Varsity vs. Brodhead @ Brodhead 5:40/7:15pm January 23 Wrestling: JV/Varsity vs. Markesan @ Home 6:00/7:00pm January 22 Semester 1 Final Exams Period 1, 2, 3 January 23 Semester 1 Final Exams Period 4, 5, 6 January 24 Semester 1 Final Exams Period 7, 8 January 24 End of Second Quarter/First Semester January 24 Basketball: Boys JV 1/2/Varsity vs. McFarland @ McFarland 5:40/7:15pm January 24 Gymnastics: JV vs. Multiple Teams @ Elkhorn Area H.S. 5:30 pm January 27 Board of Education Meeting January 27 Staff Development Day (Certified Staff) - No School January 27 RVC Honor's Band Festival January 27 HS Spring Musical Auditions January 27 Basketball: Boys JV 1/2/Varsity vs. Fort Atkinson @ Home 5:40/7:15pm January 27 Wrestling: Varsity vs. Johnson Creek @ Johnson Creek H.S. 7:00pm January 28 Basketball: Girls JV 1/2/Varsity vs. Edgerton @ Home 5:40/7:15pm January 28 Swimming: Boys Varsity vs. Delavan-Darien @ Delavan-Darien H.S. 6:00pm January 28 HS Spring Musical Auditions January 29 RVC Honor's Choir Festival January 30 Basketball: Boys JV 1/2/Varsity vs. Brodhead @ Home 5:40/7:15pm January 30 Swimming: Boys Varsity vs. De Forest @ DeForest H.S. 6:00pm January 31 Basketball: Girls JV 1/2/Varsity vs. Turner H.S. @ Home 5:40/7:15pm