Final Exams are Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 22nd

Here is the schedule for Final Exams.    No early final exams will be given without approval from school administration.  Travel plans for summer vacations will NOT be approved.  Early final exams are approved for documented family emergencies only.  Please email Ms. Porreco or Mr. Stadler if you have questions or believe your student may qualify to take their final exams early.  

It is hard to believe that it is already May! The senior college banners hanging in the commons are a reminder that the excitement, as well as some exhaustion, exists in classrooms and at end of school year events. I am so proud of what our students have accomplished this year. Our entire staff looks forward to spending these last few weeks together supporting and celebrating alongside our amazing Jags.

We are in the middle of hiring season for the 2024-25 school year. Here is a list of our recent JA hires we would like to welcome aboard:

• Math: Courtney Hornsby and Sam Witt

JA is always looking for tremendous educators to add to our team, so if you know of neighbors, relatives, or friends in education; encourage them to check out JA's job board for the possibility of becoming a part of one of the best schools in the state. It is easy for those in education to see what our students, families and community bring to our school and why it is such a great place to work 

Post Season Has Begun

Girls soccer played their first round of the playoffs last night and won by a score of 10-0. Come out tomorrow and cheer them on as the take on Middle Park in the second round at 12:00pm on the turf field. Ticket prices are set by the CHSAA and are as follows: $8/adult and $5 for students and seniors. Only CHSAA and CHSCAA passes will be accepted. 

Baseball will finish up their regular season on the 13th against Manual. They are currently ranked 12th in the state for 3A so they will travel for regionals next week. More information will be forthcoming after seeding takes place next week. Best of luck to the whole team!

Track has had a very rough spring with the wind and rain and snow. The league track meet was cancelled due to weather, and it was a track meet that we could almost guarantee the girls would have taken the league title and the boys would have been a very good contender for the same award. The state track meet will take place May 16th-18th at Jeffco Stadium. Let's go Jags!

Girls golf is headed to Sterling for regionals on Monday, May 13th. With the very strong duo of freshman Paige Danforth and senior Freja Hampton leading the way, we imagine it will be a strong showing for Jefferson Academy. Good luck ladies!

Lacrosse closed up their season last week and finished with a record of 4-10. They competed in a very tough 4a league but came up a little short to make the playoffs. We know that the team isn't defined by wins alone, and the sweat-soaked jerseys and the bruises earned throughout the season tell the true story. Our lacrosse team represented JA so well and we know they will be back next year, stronger than ever. 

JH Girls Volleyball and JH Boys Basketball Tryouts

Are you interested in playing girls volleyball or boys basketball next year during school? Volleyball and basketball are offered as PE credits during D-Block of the 1st and 2nd quarters and that means tryouts are coming soon. If you are wondering why we hold tryouts so early, it is because rosters for first semester classes need to be set before the end of this school year. 

Boys Basketball Tryouts (class will be D-block, 2nd quarter):

• Who: Current 6th & 7th grade boys (will be 7th and 8th next year):

• Date: Monday, May 13th

• Time: 3:50-5:20

• Location: JA Secondary - Main Gym

• What to bring: Athletic shoes, athletic wear, water bottle

Girls Volleyball Tryouts (class will be D-block, 1st quarter):

• Who: Current 6th & 7th grade girls (will be 7th and 8th next year)

• (updated)Dates: Wednesday and Thursday, May 15th & 16th

• Time: 3:50-5:20

• Location: JA Secondary - Main Gym

• What to bring: Athletic shoes, athletic wear, water bottle, and knee pads if you have them

Tryouts for boys soccer will be in Mid-August, dates will follow soon. Tryouts for girls basketball will be held sometime in mid-October. Junior High Cross Country will start in the fall and all interested student-athletes can participate. Watch for more info that will be included in upcoming newsletters. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Shayna Chichirico at schichirico@jajags.com. We hope to see you all at tryouts.

Football at Standley Lake HS

Did you know that if JA doesn't offer a sport, you can participate at surrounding area schools as long as you follow the CHSAA guidelines. The SL football coach has reached out to us with some information. If you are a current 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grader, please reach out to Tyler Gallas at tyler.gallas@jeffco.k12.co.us for more information about summer football plans.

Source of Strength-Spring Fling Potluck

Sources of Strength is hosting a Spring Fling Potluck on Tuesday, May 14th from 3:30-5:30.  All are welcome.  Please sign up for items to share.  SOS POTLUCK

Portugal & Spain 2025-There is Still Space

The immersion-travel experience in Portugal & Spain in 2025 for JA High School students will be an amazing adventure that you’ll remember for the rest of your life—and we don’t want you to miss out!  

The easiest way to enroll is online through our tour website: www.eftours.com/2620931RB. Here is a Link of the Presentation  Trip to Portugal and Spain - March 12 - March 22  2025, 11 days.

Tips for the final weeks of school

1. Students should be spending time with teachers before or after school as frequently as possible.

2. All homework/classwork needs to be turned in on time for the remainder of the semester to earn full credit and recover previous low grades.

3. If there are missing assignments listed in Canvas that can still be turned in for credit, students need to get these completed and turned in to teachers as soon as possible to recover any potential credit. 

4. Many teachers will have study sessions or study guides leading up to final exams. Students should be attending each study session and completing all study guides.

5. Here is a link for study strategies in each content area.

6. Here is a link to teacher office hours & tutoring options.

Resources

• • Executive Functioning Skills

    • • Building Executive Functioning Skills Over the Summer

      • College Readiness Executive Functioning Skills

      • Other free resources for parents

  • Suicide Prevention Community Training - Imagine by Northpoint is offering a FREE community training in the proven suicide prevention technique of QPR – Question. Persuade. Refer. QPR Gatekeepers are individuals who can confidently intervene with a person who may be feeling suicidal and help save lives. Any and all are welcome to sign up for this event, but space is limited so please encourage those interested to RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/882606619157?aff=oddtdtcreator

    • • 1. Thursday, May 16th, 2024

        2. 4-5pm, 12365 Huron St, Ste 1600, Westminster, CO 80234

  • Suicide Prevention Resources:

    • • Common Warning Signs, Risk Factors and Protective Factors

      • What To Know About Suicide

Sensory processing challenges in kids 

Everyone has sensory preferences. But when a child's likes and dislikes impact their daily activities, cause an oversized reaction or lead to behaviors that affect their health or safety, that could be a sign that they are experiencing sensory processing challenges. Experts at Children's Hospital Colorado share more about our eight (yes, eight!) senses, what happens when kids can't effectively process sensory information and how to best support them

Student Fees

All senior fees need to be paid by the time they checkout on Friday, May 17th.  This includes course fees, activity fees, and sports fees.  The Fees tab on Infinite Campus usually comes up empty but this isn't accurate.  Please follow the Fee Payment Guide cheat sheet to see your most up-to-date status.  Payments can be made online through Infinite Campus with a credit card or in person by cash, check, or credit card.  Please contact Mr. Melville (cmelville@jajags.com) if you have any questions about fees or need to set up a payment plan.

Wednesday, May 15: Fashion Show: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Thursday, May 16:  Senior Finals (in class C & D block)

Friday, May 17:  Senior Finals (in class A & B block)

Senior check out 11:30 am - 1:30 pm - Art Wing Lobby 

Yearbook distribution 

• Boosters

• JA Secondary Calendar

• Infinite Campus Parent Portal 

• Safe2Tell

• 2024-2025 Family calendar