Archive for December 2023
Jackson-Reed eNews: Week of December 31, 2023
Principal’s Message Greetings Jackson-Reed Community, I hope you had an enjoyable holiday season with family and friends. As we reflect on the first half of the year and close out 2023, we have many things to be proud of: In 2023, the number of students enrolled in AP courses increased by 20% (730 students in…
Read MoreVirtual Veterinary Medicine Careers Exploration
HRA’s next virtual Veterinary Medicine Careers Exploration is slated for SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2024! Students interested in veterinary medicine will not want to miss Dr. Graham and Dr. Sirica’s presentations, it is an opportunity to learn about their experiences in veterinary school, in the workplace, and more! Both Drs. Are AMAZING! Information about the event…
Read MoreReminders & Updates
Please see some reminders and important information before our extended break next week. The next Jackson-Reed eNews will be sent on Sunday December 31st. Student Progress Reports for Term 2 are now available on the ASPEN Parent Portal. Covid Test Distribution: Each student will receive a COVID-19 test kit for the holiday break. Students are not being asked to share…
Read MoreWizards Essay Contest
For the third consecutive year, the Washington Wizards partners with the Greater Washington Urban League to host an essay contest for high school seniors! The contest will honor Dr. Edwin Bancroft (E.B) Henderson, a sports historian, educator, administrator, coach, athlete, and civil rights activist known as the ‘Grandfather of Black Basketball’ and Benjamin Banneker, who…
Read MoreUnlock Your Future at Brown University!
Hey High School Superstars, Dreaming of exploring college life without the stress of grades, complicated applications, or financial worries? Brown University has an incredible opportunity just for you! 🚀 **Discover Your Potential:** Brown Pre-College programs are designed for go-getters like you who are eager to dive into the college experience. Whether you’re passionate about science,…
Read MoreSenior Navaiance Survey & More
Log into Naviance and Choose Your Path After High School DCPS central office would like all seniors to choose the path they are interested in pursuing after high school in the survey on their Naviance homepage. The six postsecondary paths are: Two-year college Four-year college Career school Apprenticeship Military Employment Please log into Naviance and…
Read MoreWeekly Update 12/17
Jackson-Reed STEM Students, Parents and Teachers, Here’s what is happening this week at Jackson-Reed: Academy-Wide Announcements Middle School Academy Recruitment! Academy leadership is currently working with our three feeder middle schools (Deal, Hardy, and Oyster) to set some dates for J-R Academy students to come speak/showcase their academies to 8th graders to increase awareness and…
Read MoreSupport the 4th Annual New Heights Holiday Project
A Message from Beth Perry of New Heights Please help support the 4th Annual, New Heights Holiday Project, which provides hygiene products to new parents and books to their children. As many of you know, New Heights is a DC Public Schools program that supports expectant and parenting students, moms, and dads, to have a…
Read MoreNAF Resume Workshop
Jackson-Reed NAF Academies are going to host our 3-day resume workshop again this year on January 16, 17, 18 from 9:00 am -12:00pm. This event is for eligible students who applied for the summer Career Ready Internship for this summer. If you have professionals in your network who you think would be a great fit…
Read MoreAddressing Recent Concerns: A Message from Principal Brown
I want to address recent concerns circulating in our community regarding an unsanctioned event organized by one of our school clubs. As soon as I became fully aware of the situation, I took immediate action, including removing flyers promoting this unsanctioned activity. I subsequently met with the club’s sponsor and the students, discussed the proper…
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