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July 28th, 2023 Edition

Online Registration Opens July 31, 2023

Please mark your calendars to complete our online registration for for all new and returning student(s) beginning July 31st. This process must be completed fully for each student who will be attending JA this school year. All steps and instructions may be found on our website: secondary.jajags.com - click the "Registration" button to begin the process and find links to forms.

August 15th first day of school

August 15th is the first day of school for all students at JA Secondary. Students will attend their full schedule with shortened classes and will be dismissed at 11:30am.

Bell Schedule for 2023-24

Start Time: 8:25 a.m.

End Time: 3:20 p.m.

(click here for Daily Bell Schedule)

Late start days occur on the first Wednesday of every month.

(No 1st period classes are held on late start days. A Block begins at 10:25 am)

PRINCIPAL NOTES

It is finally starting to look like summer with some 90 degree days and much less rain than we had when summer began. We are gearing up for the start of a new school year here at JA and look forward to welcoming our returning students in addition to meeting all of our new families very soon.

During this exciting time of year we are busy prepping and developing extraordinary experiences for your children. Part of that planning has been adding new staff members to our team. We are excited to announce the addition of Malia Wildman; who will be teaching Language Arts, Addison Swaney; Science, Vince Porreco; Physical Education, Jacob Meska; Band, and Ellen Moyer who will be our Math Interventionist.

Just one of the many reasons that JA is such an extraordinary school is the community we are all a part of. We are asking that your family takes a moment to share your skills, needs, volunteer ideas and some of the talents that exist within our community that can enrich the student experience. We know how amazing for families are and want to connect with them in and out of school

athletics

Athletic Registration is now open.

Registrations must be submitted and approved before students are allowed to participate. It can take up to 72 hours to approve a registration so make sure you don't delay. You must have a current (within 365 days) sports physical that you can submit digitally in order to register. Register here.

Boys Golf will start practicing July 31st. All other high school sports will officially start on August 7th. See below for tryout and practice information.

High School Sports

Boys Golf:

Boys Soccer:

Tryouts August 7th-August 12th; 5:15-7:15pm on the JA Secondary turf field. Practice will be M-F, 5:00-7:00.

Softball:

Tryouts - August 7th; 4:00-6:00pm at Broomfield Industrial Park Clapper Field. Practices will be M-F, 4:00-6:00pm at Clapper Field

Cross Country:

No tryouts. Practices will run M-F 4:00-5:30 at JA Elementary

Volleyball:

Tryouts - August 7th, 4:00-6:00pm & August 8th 4:00-7:00pm in the JA Secondary main gym. Practices will be M-F, 4:00-6:00pm.

Junior High Sports

Cross Country:

No tryouts. Practices will run M, W, & F from 3:45-5:15 starting on August 14th.

Boys Soccer:

Tryouts - August 14th, 1:00-2:30. Practices will be Monday and Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00pm.

Volleyball:

Tryouts already took place. Students must be registered and cleared before the first day of school.

Fall Sports Meeting

Our fall sports parent/athlete meeting will be held on August 14th at 6:15 in the Auditorium. If your student is planning on playing a fall sport, please plan on attending this meeting.

Sports Physicals

On August 2nd, we will have a medical professional here at JA performing walk-in sports physicals. He will be in JA's athletic training room from 2:30-5:00 p.m. Physicals will be $45 each with a portion of this cost being donated back to the school. This is a great way to get fit a sports physical into you busy schedule.

Participation Sports Fees:

Junior High School: $130

High School: $225

Boy's Golf: $325

*Participation fees will be paid three days after the rosters have been posted. If the participation fees are not paid, then the student athlete cannot play in any contests until it is paid. In addition, any unpaid fees from the previous

years need to be paid at this time as well. If you are in need of a payment plan, please contact the Athletic Department.

Student Support services

Class Schedules: Class Schedules will be made available on Parent Portal/Infinite Campus for all students on August 3rd. JH students will be able to view 1st semester classes. HS students will be able to view 1st & 2nd semester classes.

Schedule Changes: Schedules changes can be made from August 3rd-18th @ 3:30pm. Changes are subject to availability.

7th-9th graders email Ms. Adams: kadams@jajags.com
10th-12th graders email Ms. LeValley: alevalley@jajags.com

Student Support Services Website has information on such things as:

Mental Health Support
College & Career Information
Study Skills & Tips
Tutoring Options
Summer Programs

Schedule for The week of August 14th

August 14: Open House for new students; Session #1 at 10:00am-12:00pm or Session #2 at 4:00pm-6:00pm

August 15: First Day of School all students; Early Release - student dismissal at 11:30am

August 16: First FULL day of school all students

August 17: Student Picture Day; visit mylifetouch.com to pre-order. Use Picture Day code: EVT4ZDB94

action items

Online Registration and Annual Update - REQUIRED for all Jeffco Schools

All families (new and returning) in Jeffco must complete the Annual Update in Infinite Campus Parent Portal to verify household information, student information, emergency contact information and sign agreements. This is also the only time that parents can update their opt out information with the district. Need help? Here is a help guide: Family help Guide - Annual Update

Complete JA Secondary's Registration Documents

Beginning July 31st, visit secondary.jajags.com to also complete JA Secondary's registration documents, upload medical forms, and submit meal applications. Fees can be paid online, beginning August 2nd, through the parent portal (under the more tab). Click the "Registration" button on the homepage our website for links to all our documents.

Class of 2024 Senior Portraits and Senior Recognition Ads

Got a senior and wondering about senior photos? For information on Yearbook Senior Portraits and ordering Senior Recognition Ads click here: Class of 2024 Senior Portrait & Ad info

STudent information

Student School Supply List

All Junior High and High School Students will receive class specific supply lists on their first full day of school from their teachers. We do have general school supply requests for the Secondary, which can be found here: JA Secondary Student Supply List

Open House for New JA Secondary Students on August 14

We are hosting two open house events on August 14th from 10:00 a.m. to noon and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This is an optional event for all new JA Secondary students and families interested in locating their student’s classrooms, meeting their teachers, registering their devices, and learning more about how to navigate Canvas, Infinite Campus and our school grounds. Please join us at one of the sessions!

For the 2023-34 school year, all JA students can receive lunch for free from our cafeteria. Families are still encouraged to complete the meal benefits application for inclusion in other school resources. Meals will begin to be served on August 16th. JA is looking for a staff member to join our team in the kitchen. The position is 7 hours during the school day, so a great opportunity for a parent in our community. Interested applicants can reach out to Shelby Foelsch in Food & Nutrition Services.

Device Questions for New Students:

WE ARE A BRING-YOUR-OWN-DEVICE SCHOOL All students are expected to bring an internet enabled device with a keyboard to class each day. Many teachers will use a combination approach to instruction in which both traditional paper-based and online activities are utilized. Students will often use their devices during class to complete and submit their assignments. For security purposes, we require students to register their device each year in order to access our filtered internet service. For more information about the requirements for a device, please visit our website or click on the link: Bring Your Own Device Info.

Sports Camps

JA Cross Country Mountain Camp

Junior Jags Soccer Camp

Important Links

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administration

Principal - Mr. Ryan Stadler; 303-465-7615, rstadler@jajags.com
Assistant Principal & Activities Director; 303-465-7617, Ms. Marti Porreco, mporreco@jajags.com
Athletic Director & Assistant Principal; Mr. Dan Quaratino; 303-465-7616, dquaratino@jajags.com
Director of Student Support Services; 303-465-7621, Ms. Kyrie Adams; kadams@jajags.com

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