Session Descriptions

DESCRIPTION: Answers to questions such as, "What is Advanced Placement?", "What are the benefits to my student?" and "What AP courses does JHS offer?"

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES FAIR (IN-PERSON)

PRESENTER(S): JHS Club Advisors & Students

LOCATION: JHS Commons

START TIMES: 5:00-7:00 (Drop-In)

DURATION: Continuous

DESCRIPTION: Exploring the benefits of co-curricular involvement, as well as the various offerings at JHS.

COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS / OTHER POST-HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS (IN-PERSON)

PRESENTER(S): Shannon Mooney & Amanda Wallace

LOCATION: Counseling Office

START TIMES: 5:00-7:00 (Drop-In)

DURATION: Continuous

DESCRIPTION: Information, discussion & instruction on applying to colleges, tech schools, community colleges, etc., information regarding the direct admission program & the Wisconsin Guarantee, and what are the next steps/options for enlisting in the military, apprenticeships & employment.

EAGLE STUDY & ACADEMIC SUPPORTS (RECORDING)

PRESENTER(S): Ryan Clarksen & Kyle Fast

DESCRIPTION: Information/explanation regarding our academy/intervention courses, including supports, progress monitoring, credits and release/graduation from the programs, along with information about Eagle Study, our model for transforming Study Hall from a passive learning environment into an active, supportive space for all students.

EUROPE TRIP MEETING (IN-PERSON)

PRESENTER(S): Cory Klecker & Wayne Ellinghausen

LOCATION: JHS Auditorium

START TIMES: 6:00

DURATION: 45 minutes

DESCRIPTION: Updates & other information regarding the December 2025 Italy & Sicily Trip & the March 2027 Europe Trip.

HOST JHS AFS EXCHANGE STUDENT (IN-PERSON)

PRESENTER(S): Keri Hill

LOCATION: JHS Commons

START TIMES: 5:00-7:00 (Drop-In)

DURATION: Continuous

DESCRIPTION: Question/Answer session for families interested in hosting an exchange student at JHS.

INTERVENTION / ENRICHMENT (I/E) TIME (RECORDING)

PRESENTER(S): Kyle Lange, Mitch Wackett & Amy Zimmer

DESCRIPTION: Information/discussion on what I/E Time is and the most effective way for your student(s) to use it.

JEFFERSON EAGLES ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB - JEABC (IN-PERSON)

PRESENTER(S): Toby Krause & JEABC Board Members

LOCATION: JHS Commons

START TIMES: 5:00-7:00

DURATION: Continuous

DESCRIPTION: Information regarding the JEABC and their support of the JHS students, athletics and programs through volunteer opportunities at sporting events.

JHS & SDoJ WEBSITES/SIGN-UP GENIUS/GOOGLE MEET (RECORDING)

PRESENTER(S): Amy Lewison

DESCRIPTION: Exploration of both the JHS & SDoJ websites and how to find important information, calendars, news/announcements, etc, and an overview of the Sign-Up Genius and Google Meet platforms and how to use them.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES (IN-PERSON)

PRESENTER(S): Jack Kinziger & Lindsay Fanelli-Huettl

LOCATION: JHS Counseling Offices

START TIMES: 5:00-7:00 (Drop-In)

DURATION: Continuous

DESCRIPTION: Information/discussion of the tiered mental health services available at JHS and in Jefferson County.

POWERSCHOOL (RECORDING)

PRESENTER(S): Alesa Wontor & Cory Militzer

DESCRIPTION: Informational tutorial on how to access PowerSchool and see detailed grades and information, what grades mean and how semester grades are calculated, along with an informational tutorial on how to access and navigate Schoology.

SCHOOL TOURS (IN-PERSON)

PRESENTER(S): Denise Reichhoff, Wayne Ellinghausen, Russ Wellenstein, Kim Hart & Mary Wiesen

LOCATION: JHS Commons (Meet here to start your tour)

START TIMES: 5:30 & 6:30

DURATION: 30 minutes

DESCRIPTION: Building tour of the JHS classrooms and need-to-know locations.

SECURLY PASS (RECORDING)

PRESENTER(S): Rick Lehman

DESCRIPTION: Information regarding Securly Pass, our electronic pass system we implemented last year.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TRANSITION RESOURCES (IN-PERSON)

PRESENTER(S): JHS Special Education & Cross-Categorical Staff

LOCATION: Room #201

START TIMES: Per appointment with Case Manager

DURATION: 20 minutes

DESCRIPTION: Information/discussion on transitioning to Special Education in high school, including information about our Resource periods and various academic interventions.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT JHS (IN-PERSON)

PRESENTER(S): Bridget Foerster & Ellen Spitalli

LOCATION: Room #144

START TIMES: 5:00-7:00

DURATION: Continuous

DESCRIPTION: Guidelines and tips for students and parents to prepare for the transition to high school.

YA/YO/WORK STUDY (IN-PERSON)

PRESENTER(S): Eric Rucks & Cory Brummeyer

LOCATION: Room #155

START TIMES: 5:00-7:00 (Drop-In); 6:00 (More in-depth discussion for new families)

DURATION: Continuous; 20 minutes - In-depth discussion

DESCRIPTION: Information/discussion on Youth Apprenticeships, Youth Options and Work Study, the various options available and what students need to do to prepare/apply for these programs.

Q & A FORUM (ENGLISH - IN-PERSON)

PRESENTER(S): John Gotto, Jackson Hauri, EJ Pilarski & Brett Yoder

LOCATION: Room #212

START TIMES: 5:00-7:00 (Drop-In)

DURATION: Continuous

DESCRIPTION: Open-ended, general discussion (catch-all session).

Q & A FORUM (SPANISH - IN-PERSON)

PRESENTER(S): Roberto Navejas

LOCATION: Room #212

START TIMES: 5:00-7:00 (Drop-In)

DURATION: Continuous

DESCRIPTION: Open-ended, general discussion (catch-all session) interpreted in Spanish.

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