Inclement Weather Closures/Delays – Follow Jeffco Schools

In light of the incoming cold weather, it is a great reminder to review options available to families for inclement weather.  Jefferson Academy follows Jeffco Public Schools for closures and delays.  We will also post it on our website and official social media pages.  In the event of a delayed start, first period classes will not meet and A block will begin at 10:25am.  Faculty and staff are expected to come to the building as safely and quickly as possible. As always, families with young drivers can choose to keep students home with an excused absence.  Please contact the attendance line to notify our office of any absence or tardy due to weather.

Milk Shortages in the District 

Jeffco food services shared that the district has been experiencing milk shortages due to supply chain issues.  Unfortunately, these challenges may continue into the holidays and will effect the milk options offered at lunch.  The district and their supplier are working to provide alternate options and solutions to all Jeffco schools, including JA Secondary.    

It was so exciting to see our entire K-12 community at JA Thursday night during Trick or Treat Street. Our Middle and High School students were tremendous hosts, who created a fun, safe and welcoming environments individualized by each of their extra-curricular clubs. They take such pride in creating an experience for our elementary students to look forward to as they progress through JA. We are extremely appreciative of the JA Foundation who supported the evening, by purchasing the candy that was distributed throughout the night. 

Speaking of dressing up, Monday the JA Foundation is sponsoring another spirit day with Dress like a '93-'94 movie, book, or music star on October 30th. Spirit Days sponsored by the foundation are leading up to JA's 30 year celebration on Saturday, January 27th. You can purchase tickets now at www.thefoundationforja.org. 

HS Volleyball 

Our high school volleyball team will be hosting the first night of the league tournament tonight - Friday, Oct. 27th. Come out and support the ladies and help cheer them to victory. Student activity passes will not be accepted as this is a postseason tournament however CHSAA, CHSCA, and Metro League passes will be accepted. JA will go into the tournament as the #2 seed and will play Peak to Peak at 4:30 p.m. and Prospect Ridge at 6:30 p.m. 

HS XC

Our girls' and boys' cross country teams will be racing at the State Championships tomorrow. We wish them the best of luck and know that they will represent JA well. 

HS Basketball

Registration for high school basketball will open on Monday, October 30th at 9:00 a.m. All players that plan on trying out for basketball must have a complete registration before they are allowed to participate. You will not be allowed on the court if registration has not been submitted. Registration will close on Friday, November 10th at noon. Exceptions can not be made for those that don't have a complete registration.

Junior High Girls Soccer Tryouts

Girls junior high soccer tryouts will be held on October 30th, 3:30-6:00 p.m. on the turf field, just west of the school. If you are planning on attending tryouts, please fill out this form. JH girls soccer is a D-Block class during the 4th quarter of the school year. Games are played after school. This will be the only tryout offered and you must attend the tryout to be considered for the class. If your student is not available, you must notify the Athletic Dept. or Coach Luceri prior to Oct. 30th. JA competes in the MSAL league which includes charter and private schools in the local area from Boulder to Thornton to Arvada. 

Junior High Girls Basketball Tryouts

Girls junior high basketball tryouts will be held on November 1st and 2nd from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the Main gym. Junior high girls basketball is considered an elective and practices take place during D block in the 3rd quarter. Games will be played after school. JA competes in the MSAL league which includes charter schools in the local area from Boulder to Thornton to Arvada. 

Concessions

There is still time to grab the last spots for the regional tournament Concessions Stands!  Part of the money earned when you volunteer will be applied to your JA Sports or Clubs fees. 

Training is required if you haven’t been trained before so follow the link for sign-up and training instructions.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0948aaa922a1fc1-high#/.

Attention Current 7th Grade Students and Parent-2025 DC/NY trip

Thank you to those who attended the DC/NY 2025 meeting on October 18th.  For those who were unable to attend and still want to sign up, please go to www.efexploreamerica.com tour #2704849EP or call EF Explore America at 888-333-9756.  Contact Mrs. Porreco at mporreco@jajags.com with questions.

JH Fall Ball

Junior High Community Club is sponsoring the Junior High Fall Ball (not a formal) dance on Friday, November 10 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the JA Auditorium.  Tickets are $5 and will be on sale during junior high lunch from November 3-November 8 at JH lunch! This is for JA junior high students only.

Senior Class Staff Appreciation Lunch - November

It's the Class of 2024's families' last chance to thank our JA staff with our final staff appreciation lunch in November. Our theme is "Thankful Seniors" and we would appreciate it if each family would commit to a small donation. $5-$10 per family would ensure that we can really show our appreciation one last time! Please donate via CheddarUp at https://hospitality-donations-41526.cheddarup.com, or drop off an envelope in the office indicating "Senior lunch donation for Boosters."  Thank you! 

Cold and Flu season is upon us....

Cold season is here and we are seeing it at JA Secondary.  Please remember that if your student is not feeling well, has a fever, cold or flu symptoms, please keep them home from school.  This is the best remedy for their health and those around them!  

Also, the Secondary is asking for donations of Kleenex for our students and staff.  With many runny noses in the building, we have already used our supply for the semester and it is only October!  Please drop off any donations to the main office.  

October - National Bullying Prevention Month

Bullying and Kids: What You Need to Know, a video created by On Our Sleeves: The Movement for Children's Mental Health.

Financial Aid Information Night

• Financial Aid Information Night - Monday, November 6th, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

• Do you have questions about the financial aid process? Please join us on Monday, November 6th in the Commons from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  Lesa Briggs, Assistant Director, K-12 Outreach at University of Colorado Denver will lead a financial aid/FAFSA presentation and will be able to assist with any questions you may have.  This event is recommended for Class of 2024 families and students.

Tutoring Options

• Hiring a JA student tutor for $15/hr. - complete this form to be paired with a tutor.

• Hiring a private tutor - check out the list we have compiled for families. 

• Free tutoring provided by National Honor Society students in the Library: Wednesdays 3:30pm-4pm, Thursdays 7:45am-8:15am

THERE'S NO BETTER TIME THAN NOW TO GET YOUR YEARBOOK

Act fast before the price goes up!

We own few things as treasured as our school yearbooks. Seize the moment and order a copy for your student now, before the price increases and the opportunity slips away.

EARLY BIRD PRICING:

Junior High Yearbooks - $50

High School Yearbooks - $70

NOTE: Early bird pricing is NOW through the end of December. The price of both JH and HS yearbooks increases by $5 after the new year.

PERSONALIZE and PURCHASE the 2023-2024 YEARBOOK ONLINE: 

Personalize and/or purchase a JUNIOR HIGH yearbook

Personalize and/or purchase a HIGH SCHOOL yearbook

QUESTIONS? Email the appropriate yearbook staff:

Junior High - jhyearbook@jajags.com

High School - hsyearbook@jajags.com

JA Spirit Wear Store is OPEN

The JA Spirit Wear Store is now open! The store will close on November 1st with delivery to the secondary or elementary near the end of November. There are many different items with different colors and logos. Sizing is Adult, Adult Tall, Women, and Youth - please check individual item sizing.  Please follow this link to order! JA Spiritwear store.  

Dress Code Reminders

As the weather changes we would like to remind students and families of the dress code standards at JA Secondary. As stated on page 20 of the Student Parent Handbook , Jefferson Academy is dedicated to maintaining a healthy and productive learning environment. Student dress should conform to standards of decency, safety, modesty and cleanliness. The dress code is designed to provide an optimum learning environment for a college preparatory school. Modest will be defined as that which does not bring undue attention to oneself. Jefferson Academy is attempting to create an educational culture that prepares students for the workforce and college as well as meeting the state and district guidelines.  Please refer to the Student Parent handbook for full dress code and discuss the standards with your student.   

• Monday, October 30 - JH soccer tryouts.  3:30-6:00 p.m. JA Turf field

High School Basketball Registration opens

 Spirit Day

• Tuesday, October 31 -        Happy Halloween!

• Wednesday, November 1 - JH Girls Basketball Tryouts.  3:30-5:00 p.m in the Main Gym.

• Thursday, November 2   - JH Girls Basketball Tryouts.  3:30-5:00 p.m in the Main Gym.

• Friday, November 3 -  

• Boosters

• JA Secondary Calendar

• Infinite Campus Parent Portal 

• Safe2Tell

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

• Assistant Principal & Activities Director; 303-465-7617, Mrs. 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