JFK Middle College. Summer & Fall 2014

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1 J F K M I D D L E C O L L E G E H I G H S C H O O L I M P O R T A N T D A T E S JFK Middle College May 20: 10th Grade Awards Assembly May 21: 11th Grade Awards Assembly; 12th Grade Awards Ceremony, 6pm V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 5 Summer & Fall 2014 M A Y / J U N E May 22: 12th Grade Awards Assembly; Grad Nite May 23: 10th Grade CEP Interviews May 26: No School, Memorial Day May 27: Min. Day, Finals Per. 2 & 4; Senior Breakfast May 28: Min. Day, Finals Per. 1 & 3; Grad Practice May 29: Min. Day, Finals Per. 5 & 6; Graduation, 6pm June 9: CNUSD Summer School Begins July 3: CNUSD Summer School Ends N O R C O C O L L E G E June 11: Last day of Spring term June 12: Commencement June 16: Last day to apply for Fall term June 23: Beginning of Summer term Note: Always check your WebAdvisor account for specific dates and deadlines for your courses. I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N With summer quickly approaching, we d like to share some important information regarding summer opportunities for JFK Middle College students. C N U S D S U M M E R S C H O O L CNUSD Summer School is designed for students needing to make-up D or F grades in selected classes. Students are highly encouraged to make up these grades in order to be on track for high school graduation and university acceptance. As a reminder, A-G criteria accepted by UC, CSU, and most private colleges require students to earn grades of C or better. Our guidance counselor, Mrs. Kretz, has met with 10th and 11th graders to review their course requests for Fall 2014 and register students for CNUSD summer school if needed. Classes take place daily from June 9- July 3. N O R C O C O L L E G E SUM M E R T E R M Norco College Summer Term is an option for students that do not need to take CNUSD summer classes. Classes begin June 23 and end July 31. In order to be eligible to enroll in classes for summer, students must have submitted all required documentation to Norco College Student Services by April 9, N O R C O C O L L E G E F A L L T E R M Students who met the deadline for Summer 2014 are automatically enrolled in the Fall 2014 term as well. For students who have not yet completed paperwork, the deadline for Fall 2014 at Norco College is Monday, June 16. Please see the front desk for instructions on applying. J F K F A L L S E M E S T E R We are gearing up for the school year and look forward to working together to make it even better than this past year! Please note the following important dates for Fall 2014: (continued on page 6)

2 P A G E 2 Math Articulation We are pleased to announce the updates to our math agreements with Norco College. These agreements are designed to fast-track JFK students who have demonstrated mastery of math at JFK by allowing them to bypass the placement test at Norco College. For details regarding the These updated math agreements are designed to fast-track JFK students who have demonstrated mastery of math at JFK... J F K M I D D L E C O L L E G E

3 V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 5 Premier Learning Choices Summer Enrichment Premier Learning Choices (PLC) announces that it is now taking registrations and enrollments for its 2nd Annual Summer Enrichment Program. PLC is offering a comprehensive full day program for incoming 6th 9th graders and individual courses for incoming 10th 12th graders. Classes begin Monday, June 23 and end on Friday, August 1. Early registration is active through Sunday, May 18, More information can be found at the website: PLC is offering an instructor-led Driver s Education classroom course for incoming 10th 12th graders that will provide students with their 30 hour Driver s Education Certificate JFK Lending Library Are those Norco College textbooks collecting dust? Donate them to our new Lending Library! Some students are struggling to afford the high price of textbooks. Others just want to review before an exam. JFK Middle College in collaboration with our JFK Booster Club would like to help students have access to books for their Norco College classes. Please bring your unwanted books to the office, along with your name if you would like a tax receipt. Let's help every student be successful! DL400C. This certificate is a DMV requirement for teenagers to obtain their Learner s Permit. These classes are offered in four-day sessions weekly beginning Tuesday, June 10. Early registration rates are $99. There P A G E 3 G R A D U A T I O N L E I S Just a few days left for presale orders! Buy a lei for your graduate! Fresh from Hawaii, these leis will make the moment memorable. Three styles to choose from at only $ Visit JFK's homepage for an order form, and turn it in at the office on or before May 12th. Prices will increase at graduation, so order yours today! is also an online, self-study, course available through Incoming 10th 12th graders will also have the option to enroll in PSAT/SAT Prep classes. AVID AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college readiness system for elementary through higher education that is designed to increase schoolwide learning and performance. The AVID College Readiness System (ACRS) accelerates student learning, uses research based methods of effective instruction with WICOR strategies (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading to Learn), provides meaningful and motivational professional learning, and acts as a catalyst for systemic reform and change. For more details on how to apply, see Mrs. Callon in room 216.

4 P A G E 4 Selected students have been identified as potentially eligible for overload at Norco College in Fall 2014 Overload Units for Juniors & Seniors Selected students have been identified as potentially eligible for overload (up to 11 units) at Norco College in Fall This privilege is available to students who have shown success at JFK and Norco College. If students are interested in this eligibility and believe they will meet the criteria below, they were invited to join us for a mandatory information session at lunch on Friday, May 16 in JFK Room 203. At this meeting we will discuss the new overload application criteria and process. Pizza will be provided. J F K C R I T E R I A F O R O V E R- L O A D R E C O M M E N D A T I O N In order to be recommended to Norco College for an overload of classes (9-11 units in fall or spring), students must meet the following criteria*: Be a junior or senior in good standing at JFK (not on contract or warning for attendance, behavior, or academic progress) Have a 3.0 GPA or higher at JFK if a senior; 3.5 GPA or higher at JFK if a junior in both cumulative and recent semester grades. Since there are a limited number of overload requests available to JFK students, priority will be given to students who are on track to complete an AA/transfer degree and/or IGETC certificate have completed English 1A at NC with a grade of C or better have completed two NC courses in the prior major term (fall or spring) with grades of C or better *Please note that recommendation from JFK administration for overload is not a guarantee of acceptance. Norco College has additional requirements for overload students, including successful progress in courses taken to date and GPA at NC. N C C R I T E R I A F O R O V E R L O A D R E C O M M E N D A T I O N (up to 50 students) Have a 3.0 GPA or higher at Norco College Have successfully completed 10 units or more at Norco College Not have a disparity of 5 or more units between attempted/completed (e.g. student has not dropped with a W or earned a D or F grade on more than 5 units) Summer Gear Turn up the heat with sizzling summer gear! Take some time out to check out our official school store s great warmweather gear! You ll look and feel cool - and 20% will be given back to your school with every purchase! b1selfshops.com/ cnusd_kennedy_high_school/ J F K M I D D L E C O L L E G E

5 V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 5 From the JFK Registrar The JFK Registrar, Mrs. Schlopy, is the keeper of student records and assists students with official transcripts for college applications and scholarships. It is critical for all students and families to review their records periodically online through Q and ensure JFK has the most current information. This will ensure timely access to information throughout the year. Please continue reading for important reminders. I N T E R - D I S T R I C T T R A N S F E R S Students living out of the District need to renew their Inter- District Transfers both at their neighborhood school district and CNUSD Student Services annually. A D D R E S S A N D T E L E P H O N E C H A N G E S If any student moves over the summer and/or changes their home telephone numbers, please bring a current utility bill to the Registrar s office so that records are up-dated. N O R C O C O L L E G E T R A N S C R I P T S Seniors, please remember to bring in your Official Norco College Transcripts to the Registrar s office ASAP. Juniors and Sophomores, please bring P A G E 5 your unofficial Norco College transcripts the first week of school to the Registrar s Office. H I G H S C H O O L T R A N S C R I P T S Seniors, please request your high school official transcripts. Forms are available in the Registrar s Office and the school website. Be sure to attach an addressed and stamped envelope for transcripts to be mailed to proper colleges. Transcripts with second semester grades will be available for mailing or pick-up after 1 p.m. on June 10 th. The registrar s office will close at 3:30 p.m. on June 11 th for summer break. Senior Obligations Senior parents: As we come to the conclusion of high school, we begin the celebration of a milestone through awards, accolades, ceremonies, and activities. One important process in parting ways with students is the returning of borrowed district materials, or satisfying financial obligations that may have accumulated over the years. This year s Senior class will begin the process of returning textbooks during the week of May 19th. It is important that all students take the time to ensure that all school materials are returned undamaged. It is equally important that all students verify that they do not have any outstanding obligations on their account. Often times these obligations are due to lost or damaged textbooks, property damage (classroom equipment), or due to unpaid fund raising obligations to athletic or club affiliation. It is important to note that specific obligations must be taken care of at the school where the obligation originated. Students who have obligations on their account will need to ensure they are settled prior to the end of the year. For any student who has an unpaid obligation, the school will not release their diploma, grades, transcripts, or student records until financial restitution is made. Additionally, any student who has an unpaid obligation will not receive additional tickets to the graduation ceremony scheduled for May 29th 2014 until financial restitution is made. As your student prepares to exit high school, we strongly recommend they inquire about any obligation that may exist and make arrangements for payment as soon as possible. Specific inquiries regarding obligations can be made with Ms. Cervantes in the CLICC.

6 Mission Statement: JFK Middle College provides a supportive, academically rigorous environment for middleperforming, self-directed learners. We provide JFK Middle College High School 1951 Third Street Norco, CA Phone: Website: Facebook: jfkmiddlecollege #JFKMC access to collegiate as well as career and technical pathways. Working in collaboration with Norco College, JFK students pursue post-secondary goals through a highly engaging instructional program that is based on critical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication. Fall 2014 (continued from page 1) First day of school: Monday, August 11. Returning Student Registration: August 4 from 8:00 to 12:00. New Student Registration: August 5 from 8:00 to 12:00. New Student and Parent Orientation to JFK & Norco College: August 7, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. R E G I S T R A T I O N P A C K E T S Continuing JFK students will receive their registration packets from their Language Arts teachers during the week of May New JFK students should pick up their registration packets from the Registrar s office as soon as possible. All packets should be completed and returned to JFK during student registration August 4 or 5. Contact Information: Main Office: Attendance Office: Registrar s Office: Please remember that all questions regarding Norco College courses may be handled directly between the student and Norco College. Any parent concerns should be directed to JFK Middle College administration. We work closely with Norco college administration and faculty to provide excellent educational opportunities for all students. Make-up Registration: August 5th, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00.