Update on Honor Roll & Academic Letters from the 2023-2024 year 

The data issues our campus experienced in the first quarter also effected our ability to pull honor roll from the Spring 2024 semester.  We are pleased to share that the data has been restored and verified, so we are now able to run honor roll from last year.  To expedite the process of distributing Academic letters and honor roll certificates, we will be handing out certificates directly to students this week, rather than waiting for a ceremony.   Our hope is to get your student their awards quickly, especially for those families wanting to order letter jackets for the holidays.  Thank you for your patience and support in in working through this process.  

Our Jags continue to thrive and impress us in classrooms, on stage, at competitions, and in our community. Providing healthy and engaging opportunities for students is an essential part of what we do at JA. With the start of the 2nd quarter this is a great time to check in with your child on new courses and how their semester classes are coming along. It is always wonderful to see our students taking advantage of such exceptional student experiences both during the school day and at after school co-curricular events.

Additionally, with fall weather finally upon us I want to reiterate that we follow Jeffco Public Schools in regards to weather closures and late starts. Information will be communicated via messenger emails, phone calls in addition to local news stations and social media when Jeffco makes a decision around an altered school day and JA align to that decision.

JH Girls Basketball Tryouts

Tryouts for 3rd quarter junior high girls basketball tryouts will be held on November 6th and 7th; 3:30-5:00pm in the aux gym. These tryouts are open to any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing basketball during the 3rd quarter. Please come dressed and ready to play. 

High School Basketball

Practice will officially start on November 18th. If you are planning on playing, now is the time to make sure your sports physical is up to date. Registration will open on November 4th at noon. Please reach out to the athletic department with any questions.

National Letter of Intent

Have you already committed to a college to play a sport at the next level? Our NLI day is coming up next month and will be held on November 18th. Please share your information with the athletic department so we can help celebrate you and your success. 

Fall Athletic Fees

Athletic fees are posted to your student's account and are now due. Please pay these fees as soon as possible.

Concession Stand Help Needed

Don't miss the chance to volunteer at the Outdoor Concession Stand for the Boys Soccer Playoffs! Sign up today here. If you haven't been trained in the concessions stand, reach out to Lucy Z for training.

Sponsorship/Advertisement

Know a business that would like to sponsor the JA Athletic department and our athletes? Sponsorships start as low as $500 for a full school year of advertising either in our gym, along the fence line or on team rosters. Reach out to Mr. Q for details.

Candy Donations for Trick or Treat Street 

JA Secondary is requesting donations of bags of candy for our annual Trick or Treat Street on October 29th.  Please consider helping this amazing K-12 event and donate!  Donations can be dropped off to the Secondary's main office.  

NCAA Webinar for College Bound Athletes

NCAA Webinar for College-Bound Athletes: Do you have a student-athlete dreaming of playing a sport at the NCAA level? Please attend the upcoming webinar on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 4 to 5 p.m. Parents and athletes will gain an understanding of the requirements and how to prepare for NCAA certification. Join NCAA Eligibility Center staff, who will walk you through what you need to do to compete at the NCAA Division I, II, or III level. Staff will be answering questions live during the presentation, so come prepared to learn how to take your game to the next level! Click here to register. 

Upcoming College Visits @ JA - 1st semester visits are open to 11th & 12th graders

• Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver), Denver, CO, Tuesday, October 22, Library, 10:30 am – 11:00 am, sign up here

• University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, Wednesday, October 23, Library, 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm, sign up here

• Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, Thursday, October 24, Office Conference Room, 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm, sign up here

2nd Quarter Course Fees

The new quarter is a great time to check your students' accounts for any fees.  Here is a guide to find and pay any fees: Fee Paying Guide.

Hyland Hills Recreation

Hyland Hills is looking for volunteers for our annual Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Spooktacular.  Last year they handed out 30,000 pieces of candy in 2 hours to 600+ children with the help of our community volunteers. 

Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm

Date: Friday, October 25th

Location: Adventure Golf and Raceway

if interested you can sign up here.

Jefferson Academy Secondary has received results for lead testing in drinking water fixtures

In June 2022, Governor Polis signed into law Colorado House Bill 22-1358: Clean Water in Schools and Child Care Centers. This bill requires all licensed child care programs and public schools to test their drinking water for lead and take action when results show levels of lead at or above 5 parts per billion (ppb). The goal of this law is to lower children’s exposure to lead. To meet these requirements, Jefferson Academy Secondary has tested for lead at all water fixtures used for drinking and cooking.

Results Summary:

• 28 Fixtures were tested

• 28 Fixtures had lead results that tested below 5 ppb - no further action is required

• 0 Fixtures had lead results that tested at or above 5 ppb

You can view the detailed sample results and remediation status at this link. Results may take up to 3 days to be posted on this webpage. Protecting the health and wellbeing of Colorado’s children is our top priority, and we will keep you updated during the process at Jefferson Academy Secondary. If you have questions or concerns about our facility and the actions we are taking, please contact Ryan Stadler at rstadler@jajags.com,cbott@jajags.com .

Schools/child care facilities that have lead results in drinking water above 5 parts per billion (ppb) must take action to reduce exposure to lead. When lead is found at or above 5 ppb, the fixture is shut off while a more long-term solution is underway. These solutions may include permanently removing the fixture from service, designating a fixture as “not for drinking”, replacing drinking water faucets or fountains, or installing filters. For the fixtures where lead is found below 5 ppb, we will follow routine practices to further lower potential exposure.

Lead is a toxic metal that is especially harmful to young children. The degree of risk depends on the child’s total exposure to lead from all environmental sources – air, soil, dust, food, paint, consumer products, and water. Typically old or corroded lead plumbing or old brass fixtures can contribute to increased lead levels in drinking water. If you are concerned about your child’s exposure you can have their blood tested. Please contact your health provider to learn more about testing your child’s blood for lead. For more information please visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/lead-testing.

• Tuesday, October 22: JA Board Meeting; 6 pm - School Library/Zoom

• Thursday, October 24: High School Drama Production- 12 Incompetent Jurors  7:00 - 8:45 pm 

• Friday, October 25: High School Drama Production- 12 Incompetent Jurors  7:00 - 8:45 pm 

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