This is an exciting week at JA, as Thursday will be Career Day, where Jefferson Academy invites over 25 individuals to come to our campus and share with students their career path and opportunities that exist post-graduation. Career Day gives students an up-close look at different career paths and connects their learning to the real world. Many of our presenters are family members of current students and alumni returning to share how JA helped them achieve their goals and led to their current careers. It is a fantastic opportunity for kids to learn details about necessary education and training for career success. Meanwhile, students get the chance to listen to presenters, ask questions, and consider what careers pique their interest. I hope that you will make it a point to check in with them Thursday evening, to inquire about what they heard and if any presentations pushed them to consider next steps. 

Following career day will be a four-day weekend for students with professional learning for teachers on Friday and President's Day on Monday. 

Spring Sports are Just Around the Corner

Registration for spring sports will open on February 12th. Make sure your physical is up to date in our system. We won't be able to clear students for participation if physicals expire before tryouts. Speaking of tryouts, Girls Golf will start on 2/19, all other spring sports will begin on 2/26. For specific information about sports, please reach out to the head coach. You can find emails on our athletics website at www.jaathletics.com.

High School Basketball

Boys and girls basketball will play tomorrow at Peak to Peak. We wish them the best of luck as they take on very strong opponents.

JA Advantage Students

Did you know that we have numerous students excelling in sports at other schools? We would like to take this time to celebrate and recognize all the winter JA Advantage Students that are participating at surrounding schools.

Adriana Kahanek - skiing, Evergreen HS

Maddie Lowe - skiing, Evergreen HS

Kaleb King - ice hockey, Colorado Academy

Rylan Mills - ice hockey, Standley Lake

Brynn Sorice - swimming, Ralston Valley

Hadley Parks - swimming, Ralston Valley

Grace Kingen - swimming, Ralston Valley

Kim Lighthart - swimming, Legacy

Kennedy Stadler - swimming, Standley Lake

Evelyn Claeys - swimming, Standley Lake

Claire Pillow - swimming, Broomfield

Emerson Claeys - wrestling, Pomona

Sydney Duncan - poms, Standley Lake

Natasha Paul - poms, Standley Lake

Samantha Trujillo - poms, Standley Lake

Sienna Trujillo - poms, Standley Lake

Check out our socials for more specific achievements that these athletes have earned. We are so proud of each and every one of the students for representing JA in their chosen sport.

Junior High Baseball

It is that time of year again, spring is right around the corner and it won't be long until the kids hit the pools for summer and school is long in the rearview mirror, but until that time, baseball has arrived. Junior high baseball is returning and is right around the corner. There will be an informational meeting for parents and athletes on Tuesday, February 27th at 4:30 in the secondary commons. NEW THIS YEAR....6th grade is allowed to partake, so we are inviting any 6th grade baseball players to come as well. The reason for this will be explained at the meeting. We are looking forward to a fun season and I hope to see all those interested in not only learning the game, but growing the JA baseball brand.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Kirkley at nkirkley@jajags.com. We will see you on the 27th! 

Winter Formal Reschedule Date-Saturday, February 24.

The JA Winter Formal Dance is rescheduled for Saturday, February 24, 2024 at JA from 8-11pm.  Tickets at the door will be $20.  Guests are allowed if a guest form has already been turned into the main office and approved.  This is a high school only dance.

Yuda Bands

Key Club is selling Yuda Bands at junior high and high school lunch through next Thursday, Feb 15th. They are $10 each, and the money raised will fund the education of a girl named Moreblessing from Zimbabwe. The bands are handmade in Guatemala and have a wide variety of designs carved into them. Please help support a child's education!

National Art Honor Society-Fundraiser

The National Art Honor Society is painting shoes for the community! If you want to order a pair, fill out this form- SHOES 

High tops are $60.00 and sneakers are $50.00. If you have any questions please email either sophia.seiffertt@jajags.com, anna.brenneman@jajags.com, or agarcia@jajags.com. 

Interested in Taking College Classes in the 2024-2025 school year?

There are two mandatory meetings in the upcoming weeks for students interested in becoming a Concurrent Enrollment (CE) student and taking college courses for the first time.  This includes current 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade students who have never taken a CE/college course.  

A concurrent enrollment student is a 9th-12th grade student enrolled at JA and our partner institution of higher education, Front Range Community College.  If the requirements of the program are met, JA will pay the tuition portion of those college courses. Students are responsible for fees and books, including technology costs. There are specific criteria to qualify for Concurrent Enrollment courses which will be reviewed in detail at the meetings.  Qualifications include being academically ready (all A’s and B’s), having high social maturity, strong attendance, and a desire to work hard.  Concurrent Enrollment needs to be a student led process.

Meeting Information: You must attend both meetings and qualify to take college courses.

1.  JA Meeting on Thursday, February 15, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm via Zoom.  This meeting will have specific JA information including qualifications and policies. Students and a parent/guardian are required to attend. I will send the Zoom link to student emails during the school day on February 15.

2.  FRCC Information Session on Wednesday, February 21, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm, via Zoom.  This meeting will focus on FRCC processes, information, and policies. Only students who attend the mandatory meeting on February 15 will be sent the Zoom link for this meeting. Students and a parent/guardian are required to attend.

This annual process will be your only opportunity to take college courses for the 2024 - 2025 academic year.

Invest in Girls Industry Tour

• 10-12th graders will tour Liberty Global's Denver Office, meet with executives and listen to a panel of professionals discuss careers in finance.

• February 29, 1-3pm

• 1550 Wewatta St., Suite 1000, Denver

• Email Molly McVeigh at molly.mcveigh@econlitco.org or call 303-745-3226 to register.

Teen Science Scholars at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Applications are open now and close Friday, March 1st. TSS is a paid summer internship for rising juniors and seniors in high school interested in a career in the sciences. Their website has all the details, including more information about the program, FAQs, and dates. 

No School for Students 2/16 & 2/19

Enjoy the long weekend! 

Course Fees Reminder

The new semester is a good time to check your student's fees on Infinite Campus.  With any changes to schedules there may be a change in their fees.  Please email Craig Melville (cmelville@jajags.com) with any questions about fees.

Parking Reminders - Drive and Park with Excellence

This is a friendly reminder to all students and parents parking in the school lot to drive with excellence - meaning, be responsible and safe drivers at all times.  We have had several incidents in the past few weeks of dangerous driving and speeding in the parking lot, both before and after school when pedestrians are present.  This is dangerous and may result in a ticket.   Please obey all traffic laws on the road and in the parking lot, for the safety of our students and staff, and please be kind to the staff in those yellow safety vests!

• Monday,  February 12: Spring Sports Registration Opens

JA BOD Strategic Planning meeting #2, Summit Westminster & Zoom; 6:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, February 13:

• Wednesday, February 14:

• Thursday, February 15:  Career Day at JA 

• Friday, February 16: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - PD Day for Staff

• Monday, February 19: NO SCHOOL - PRESIDENTS' DAY  

• Boosters

• JA Secondary Calendar

• Infinite Campus Parent Portal 

• Safe2Tell

• 2024-2025 Family calendar

• Principal - Mr. Ryan Stadler; 303-465-7615, rstadler@jajags.com 

• Activities Director - Mrs. Marti Porreco; 303-465-7617,  mporreco@jajags.com

• Athletic Director - Mr. Dan Quaratino; 303-465-7616,  dquaratino@jajags.com  

• Director of Student Support Services - Ms. Kyrie Adams; 303-465-7621, kadams@jajags.com