J.R. Tucker 

Seniors: welcome to to the JR Tucker  class of 2024 page!  Tigers, you have persevered through the hardest part of the journey over the last twelve years. The finish line is in sight, so keep pushing forward. You are almost there!!

Senior cap & gown distribution – we still have several seniors who have not yet picked up their caps and gowns. As a reminder, they will need to wear their gown during Convocation next Wednesday October 11th. I will continue to hand out caps and gowns during lunches on odd days through next Tuesday 10/10. As a reminder, the $60 class fee must be paid to receive caps and gowns.

October 5th: J. R. Tucker High School’s Fall Parent Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 5th from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Families are able to schedule conferences through Microsoft Bookings. Families may choose to schedule in-person or virtual conferences via Teams. Families should use this Microsoft Bookings scheduling link to schedule a virtual or in person appointment:  http://bit.ly/jrtconferences.

Please sign up before 12:00 noon on Thursday October 5th if you plan to attend conferences that evening. Once you sign up, use this link to find your meeting location. https://bit.ly/conferencelocations. 

We have lots of senior failing classes needed for graduation, so this might be an opportune time to connect with their teachers to put a plan in place to make sure that they are on track for graduation. If they are failing, remind them that help sessions are being held in the bus loop commons during AE on 10/5, 10/12 & 10/19.

October 10th : Convocation practice - seniors will report to their first period for attendance and will be called down to the auditorium at 9:15 am. It is important that seniors attend this practice so that they know what is expected the following day during Convocation.

October 11th: Senior Convocation: 10:15 AM in the JR Tucker Auditorium -  Parents, guardians, and other family members of JR Tucker seniors are invited to attend. This event is a sort of preview to graduation and is an opportunity for families to see their seniors in their graduation attire for the first time. Tickets are not required, and families are asked to park in the JR Tucker bus loop off St. Martins Lane beginning at 9:30 AM.

Families will be asked to walk through the weapons scanner, so to expediate entry into the building, please avoid bringing any large bags, and any other items that might prove problematic when entering through the scanner.

Convocation Dress Code:  Clothing that extends below the gown line should be dark in color. All students are required to wear their graduation gowns. Students wearing pants (no shorts) should wear a collared dress shirt, bowtie, or tie, black or dark dress pants, and black or dark socks and shoes. Dresses should be dress code appropriate.  Flip-flops and athletic shoes are not permitted.

Seniors are permitted to leave school at the end of Convocation on October 11th. Enjoy the rest of your day!

October 16 & 17th: Senior portraits make-up day. Any senior who did not get their portraits taken during the summer portrait session will have the opportunity to get them taken during this make-up session.

Here is the link to the sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4BAEAE2FA3FE3-44696430-richmond

Other Items:

Parent Information session presentation is linked here: JRT Fall Senior Parent Information Session 

Attendance reminder: please ensure that your seniors are only missing school if it is necessary. It is imperative that they are here every day completing their assignments and doing the things needed to ensure that they make it across the stage at the end of May.

If they need to miss school, please remind them to speak with their teachers and make plans to get their work completed but also to seek help with the assignments as needed.

Parking reminder: please remind your students that they are only allowed to park in the JR Tucker parking lot if they have a valid JR Tucker issued 2023-24 parking pass. Towing is currently being enforced for any student parking without having purchased a parking pass.

Thank you and Go Tigers!! 

Attention class of 2024 parents! We would like to invite you to a senior parent information session at JR Tucker High School on Monday September 11th, beginning at 5:00 PM. This is a great opportunity for senior parents to learn vital information to help you and your senior successfully navigate this pivotal year of high school. During the information session we will share information on numerous key topics including:

1)    College application process

2)    College visit documentation protocol

3)    Applying for scholarships

4)    FASFA process

5)    Requesting letters of recommendation

6)    GRASP information

7)    Senior exam exemption policy

8)    General overview of senior year

Back to school night will follow immediately after the senior parent information session and will run from 6:00-8:00 PM.

September 8th: First home football game & senior cook out. Game begins at 7:00 so we will meet at 5:30 in the library courtyard for a tailgate/cook out. The theme for that night's football game will be "Hawaiian: Teen Beach Movie" so we will channel that same vibe for our cookout. Remember, the DOORLIST app gets you into all home games for free! So, class of 2024...…hope to hear you ROAR on Sept. 8th at the PEP Rally, Senior Cookout and Football Game!!

RSVP HERE FOR THE SENIOR COOKOUT

Purchasing a Parking Pass

Step 1: To purchase a parking pass, head to our online payment system (https://osp.osmsinc.com/HenricoVA/). At the top of the page, under the high school tab, find and click on JR Tucker High School. The parking pass item is on the main page. Add the parking pass to your cart. 

1) Follow the steps for payment. The receipt will be emailed to you.

2) If you need to pay with cash or check, payments can be made at JR Tucker High School. Before coming to the main office, please call the school to verify someone is available to receipt the money. 

Step 2: Complete the JRT Parking Application Form 2023-24 . The form has several questions and requires the following information:

-proof of purchase (receipt from the online payment system)

-the student’s driver’s license number

-a photo of the student’s license

-the vehicle make, model, and license plate number

If the form is missing any of the information, the request cannot be processed, and a second submission will need to be made.

Step 3: During the first week of September, students will pick up their permits during their lunch block. When students pick up their parking decal, they will be provided a reminder of driving and parking expectations on campus.

Step 4: The permit must be added to the lower back window on the driver’s side of the car. Beginning Monday September 11th, all drivers must have their parking decal visible.

We want all drivers to be safe, responsible, and courteous to one another! Thanks in advance for your cooperation. 

Welcome to your senior year!!! As we prepare for all that this year will bring, please take a moment to submit some vital information. Use the first link below to submit your cap & gown information so that correct size can be ordered for each of you.  Additionally, use the second link to submit your t-shirt size as one will be ordered for each of you.

Please submit this info by close of business on Friday August 25th, 2023. I will be emailing all members of the class but please reach out to a friend and encourage them to submit the information asap as you will need to wear your cap and gown during Senior Convocation on October 11th.

Submit Cap and Gown Size Information Here No Later Than August 25th 2023

Submit T-shirt Size Here

This is a reminder that senior portraits will be taken on Friday August 11th and Friday August 18th. At this point all appointments have been booked but there will be a make-up date later in the fall. The makeup date has not yet been provided to us by Strawbridge, but we will make it available as soon as we have the date.

Strawbridge Studios is excited to be the official photographer of the Tucker High School Class of 2024! Senior portraits will be offered Friday, August 11th and Friday, August 18th at Tucker HS in the gym commons.

On Aug. 11th OR Aug. 18th, you will take your yearbook picture (Formal Session, attire provided). 

You can also schedule a portrait session for an extra sitting fee. 

Here is how you sign up!

Book your appointment here: https://forms.office.com/r/MxLCVsSKeg

Senior Portraits with Strawbridge Studios Flyer (English and Spanish) - This flier shows samples of different Senior picture types and highlights the various aspects of Senior portraits from picture day to online ordering. This flier also includes the online sign-up link and has a QR code for the Senior Picture Day video! 

Senior Digital Flyer (English and Spanish) - The Senior Flier provides some additional information about Senior picture day like picture date, location, how to book their appointment online, and how you will receive their Senior proofs when they are ready. 

If you opt to take your portraits privately, i.e., outside of school, please make sure to submit them no later than November 17th, 2023. Please use this dropbox to submit: Senior Portrait Google Form

Question? 

If you have any questions about Senior pictures, please contact our Customer Service department via the Live Chat at www.strawbridge.net (available 8am to 5pm ET) or by emailing customerservice@strawbridge.net.

We look forward to seeing your Seniors on picture day! Go Tigers!