We are thrilled to welcome you to the start of a new school year! In education, this time of year always buzzes with excitement as we prepare for the months ahead. Not only planning for classroom instruction, but extra-curricular activities and athletics to ensure that every JA students truly experiences an excellent education and finds 'their' community at school. 

Additionally, we begin looking for a variety of ways to bring our families into the school. The first of these, JA's Open House, will take place on August 13th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. This event is specifically designed for new to JA students and their families to come get a feel for our vibrant community. Students will be able to walk the building, get a lay of the land, check out their lockers and review their schedules. Generally, our goal is for students to have some space and stress-free time to navigate through their new school. However, our returning families are also invited this night to come and eat some BBQ, reconnect with teachers, meet other JA families. Food will be served throughout the event and you can eat before or after touring the school.

Our next community event will be Curriculum Night on August 26th at 5:30 p.m. This event will start with a whole school presentation; learning about JA's identity and our hopes and desires for your student. Then, following at 6 p.m., you will be able to learn from groups of teachers about what classes look like in their department throughout your child's career at JA. 

More information will come the week prior to each event in our JA Newsletter. 

Breakfast 

Starting this fall, JA will begin serving breakfast to students prior to A-Block. The kitchen will be open from 7:45 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. each school day. Students can eat in the cafeteria during first period. Breakfast will be served on August 14th, however, since it is a half-day no lunch will be served.   

Student Benefits Application

Both breakfast and lunch will be provided free to all JA students this year. Families that are eligible for free and reduced lunch, however, should still complete the Student Benefits Application to receive free access to other district programs and services. Previously called the "Free and Reduced Lunch form" or "Meal Benefits Application," it can be found on the district website and submitted electronically before the school year begins. 

Student IDs
Student ID's from the previous school year can be used for meals until new cards are given out after this year's picture day. Please remind your student to bring their student ID for the fastest check-out.

Ala Carte Restrictions

Families who have previously restricted additional purchases for their students during meal times will need to renew them for this school year. You can do so on School Cafe. This process needs to be completed annually to let the kitchen know any items or spending limits you would like set.

School Calendar for 2024-25  

Our regular school day starts at 8:25 a.m. with students attending their A-Block class. Students enrolled in a 1st period begin the school day at 7:30 a.m. Dismissal is at 3:20 p.m. every day. You can access the 2024-2025 Family calendar to view the entire year's schedule.  

JA Online Registration Opens August 1, 2024 

JA's online registration is for ALL new and returning student(s) and must be completed by August 9th.  

Step 1:  Go to JA Secondary Registration This process must be completed fully for each student who will be attending JA Secondary this school year. This registration is specific to JA Secondary and is in addition to the Annual Update for Jeffco Schools (see step 2). Please complete each step in the process, including paying student fees. 

Step 2:  Jeffco Public Schools Annual Update
It is important for all Jefferson Academy families to complete the registration process for their student(s) at the start of each school year.

Steps for Completing Jeffco's Annual Registration 

• Jeffco Registration opens Thursday, August 1 

• All returning families will register through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

• In the menu, click "more", then "Online Registration" to begin the update.

• If you need help with your username and/or password, please use the Personal Account Manager to recover or reset your information.

• We encourage you to read these helpful tips to complete the annual update. If you have issues with registration after reviewing the helpful tips, please contact JA directly.

August 14th first day of school
August 14th 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.  Students do need to be picked up promptly after school.  

We are a Bring Your Own Device School: 

All students at JA Secondary are expected to bring an internet ready device with a full size physical keyboard. The device your student uses could be any of the following: a Windows laptop, a Macbook, an iPad with keyboard, a tablet with keyboard, or a Chromebook. Google recently extended the life of Chromebooks to 10 years for any device manufactured after 2021 but make sure to check the Auto Update Expiration if you are planning to purchase a Chromebook. A cell phone does not meet the requirements.

JA uses a SonicWall firewall to monitor and filter activity and content for students when they are in school and attached to the school network. Per the technology acceptable use policy, VPNs are not allowed on the school network. It is up to each family to decide how to filter and monitor devices when they are not attached to the school network.  For security purposes, we also require students to register their NEW device in order to access our filtered internet service. 

School Picture Day is Coming

School picture day is coming on Thursday, August 15th.  Students will have their photo taken during the day.  You can pre order packages today on mylifetouch.com using your Student's ID number or Picture Day ID: RNBJ9GTVE.  

Fall Registration

Registration for both High School and Junior High sports opened on June 29th. Register HERE. Make sure you have your sports physical completed before you register. Registration closes at noon on August 9th. If you attempt to register after this time, you will need to contact the athletic department at 303.465.7620. First official day of practice for all high school fall sports will be August 12th, except for boys golf which will take place on August 6th.

7th-12th Grade School Supplies 2024-2025

• Specific supplies will be included in each class syllabus. General recommendations are listed below.

• All 7th-11th grade students will receive a planner for $5.00, included in yearly fees. Planners are critical in teaching organizational skills, tracking assignments/projects/assessments, and allowing parents to see day-to-day happenings.

• General supplies to be collected by the school. Students can bring in these supplies on the 1st day of school.
  Please choose any 6:

  • • SCOTCH Blue Painter's tape

    • Avery 5160 (or equivalent) or 5266 (or equivalent) labels

    • Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, chisel tip (assorted) 

    • 3x5 notecards

    • Paper towels

    • Tissues

    • White-out

    • Binder clips (any size)

    • Paper clips (any size)

    • Standard scissors (8")

    • Scotch tape refills

    • AA or AAA batteries

    • Assorted cardstock

    • Paper plates (dinner size)

    • Plastic forks

• General supplies recommended for students:

  • • RED 2-pocket MEAD paper folder (7th grade only)

    • Flash drive (optional)

    • Headphones or earbuds w/ microphone (optional)

    • Personal water bottle (optional)

    • An inexpensive scientific calculator for Junior High (or you can opt to buy the TI-84 calculator)

    • TI-84 (or above) calculator for Algebra & all higher level math classes

    • BYO Device: See above for more information

Student Schedules

Student schedules will be visible on Infinite Campus/Parent Portal on August 1st when Registration opens. JH will only see first semester: 7th grade students should have Math, English and Social Studies on their schedule; 8th grade students should have Math, English, Science. HS students will see the full year schedule. Should any student see an error or want to try to make a schedule change for first semester:

• 7th-9th graders can email Ms. Adams: kadams@jajags.com

• 10th-12th graders can email Ms. LeValley: alevalley@jajags.com

• Changes are made first come, first serve, and are subject to class availability.

Save the date for the Annual Jag Jog! 

Date: Saturday, August 24, 9:00 am

Location: 9955 Yarrow St, Broomfield, CO US 80021(Jefferson Academy Elementary track)

Walk, run or skip across the finish line at the Jag Jog, a fun event for the JA community! Sponsored by the Foundation for JA, this family-favorite, K-12 community event features a timed 5K, 1-Mile Family Dash and a Community Expo. This year we have added food trucks (items available for purchase) and other fun family options. It will take place on the elementary campus, with the race portions on the Dry Creek Trail.

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Broomfield/JagJog

PS: If you are a JA family-owned business, we’d love for you to join the expo and meet fellow community members while gaining exposure for your goods and services.

• Boosters

• JA Secondary Calendar

• Infinite Campus Parent Portal 

• Safe2Tell

• 2024-2025 Family calendar