Jackson-Reed eNews: Week of March 25, 2024

Principal's Message

Greetings Jackson-Reed Community,

Spring has officially sprung, although the weather may not feel like it. This is a time of year that signals new beginnings and growth, so it’s a perfect time to talk about the importance of enrollment. DCPS enrollment season officially opens later this week on March 29, 2024, and we want all our current 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade families to reenroll by submitting their enrollment paperwork prior to May 1. Early enrollment is essential because it gives us a clearer picture of how we are progressing toward our SY25 enrollment target of 1,932 students and helps ensure we have accurate data for student scheduling.

Regarding student scheduling, we continue progressing and refining our course selection process. Today, we are sending out information on course selection for SY25. Please review and discuss the course descriptions with your child(ren) before they select courses. Our counselors will be conducting class conversations with students prior to their selections and are here to support them. If you have questions, please reach out to our grade-level counselors for more information.

Have a positive and productive week!

Tigers R.O.A.R.,
Sah Brown
Principal

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Events this Week

Mon Mar 25

11:45am - 12:30pm, Board Games in the Atrium
7:00pm - 10:30pm, International Studies Disco Night

Tue Mar 26

10:00am - 3:00pm, NAF Academy Student Interviews
10:30am - 12:00pm, NAF Distinguished Review
11:30am - 12:45pm, 10th Grade Spirt Day
11:45am - 12:30pm, Board Games in the Atrium
11:45am - 12:30pm, Trans Day of Visibility
11:50am - 12:40pm, PERIL Student Leadership Training
3:45pm - 5:30pm, Credit Recovery

Wed Mar 27

8:30am - 1:00pm, JROTC/ Leadership Academy ASVAB Testing
11:45am - 12:30pm, Board Games in the Atrium
11:45am - 12:30pm, DSA Club Disability Justice Fair
3:30pm - 4:30pm, UDC Tutoring After School
3:45pm - 5:30pm, Credit Recovery
4:00pm - 5:00pm, Clubs/Activities Group Photo for the Yearbook

Thu Mar 28

7:45am - 8:30am, JROTC Formation/Drills
11:45am - 12:30pm, Board Games in the Atrium
11:50am - 12:35pm, School Counseling Department Study Skills Group
3:30pm - 4:30pm, UDC Tutoring After School
3:45pm - 5:30pm, Credit Recovery

Fri Mar 29

All day, B-Day
11:45am - 12:45pm, Student Champion Breakfast
11:45am - 12:30pm, Board Games in the Atrium
11:45am - 12:30pm, Intramural Indoor Soccer

Sat Mar 30

9:00am - 12:00pm, DC CAPE & Crepes Saturday
10:00 am- 11:00 am, Principal's Coffee
10:00am - 2:00pm, SENIOR Community Service Opportunity

Upcoming Events

Mon Apr 1

11:45am - 12:30pm, Board Games in the Atrium

Tue Apr 2

11:45am - 12:30pm, Board Games in the Atrium
11:50am - 12:40pm, PERIL Student Leadership Session
3:45pm - 5:30pm, Credit Recovery

Wed Apr 3

11:45am - 12:30pm, Board Games in the Atrium
3:30pm - 4:30pm, UDC Tutoring After School
3:45pm - 5:30pm, Credit Recovery

Thu Apr 4

7:45am - 8:30am, JROTC Formation/Drills
8:00am - 2:30pm, NAF Career Fair
10:00am - 11:30am, Parents Cafe - ELL
11:45am - 12:30pm, Board Games in the Atrium
11:50am - 12:35pm, School Counseling Department Study Skills Group
3:30pm - 4:30pm, UDC Tutoring After School
3:45pm - 5:30pm, Credit Recovery
6:00pm - 7:30pm, Parent Cafe - ELL
7:00pm - 8:00pm, Italian International Studies Family Meeting

Fri Apr 5

All day, End of Term / Half-Day PD & Half-Day Records Day / No School for Students
8:30am - 12:30pm, Mock AP US History Exam
6:00pm - 9:00pm, Locked In All-Star Games (Boys & Girls)

Sat Apr 6

7:00am - 3:00pm, JROTC Leadership Competition
9:00am - 12:00pm, DC CAPE & Crepes Saturday

#TigerPride

Pictured above...

The Jackson-Reed HS Jazz Combo students perform at a Conference for the National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.
Our very own SFC Sanders was recognized Friday, March 15 as the CAA Hometown Hero! Please join us in congratulating her, as she leads the Drill/ Color guard team to Nationals!
This week, we had two large groups of students and teachers from both Italy and Azerbaijan visit, tour, and observe Jackson-Reed in action! A BIG thank you to Mr. Geremia, Ms. Lorenzo, AP Robinson, Ms. Eichen, Ms. Gerhardt for coordinating and the Science Department for allowing our guests to observe your instruction!
Extra Credit, Wink's DC History, Algonquian Peoples of the Chesapeake Exhibit

Athletics this Week

2024 AP Exam Administration

The 2024 AP exam administration will be held from Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 17. The AP exam schedule is set by College Board; see the full schedule here.

Students in AP courses should log into their College Board account and check under "My AP” to make sure that all of the AP courses they are enrolled in appear there. If a student has two AP exams on the same day, they should come to see Ms. Levenson in the College and Career Center to change one of the exams to the late-testing administration, which will be held Wednesday, May 22 through Friday, May 24. See the late-testing schedule on the College Board website here.

Testing locations, arrival times, and school entrance to use will be announced in mid-April.

Looking for Volunteer AP Exam Proctors

Jackson-Reed HS’s AP exam administration involves more than 1,000 students taking 2,500+ exams, which requires many exam proctors. To help lighten the load for our teachers and staff, we are looking for parent volunteers to help proctor exams. Volunteers will need to go through the DCPS volunteer clearance process; see information about this here.

If you can help Jackson-Reed as an AP exam proctor, please fill out the interest form here to receive more information.

Elizabeth Levenson, AP Coordinator (elizabeth.levenson@k12.dc.gov)

Course Request for SY 2024-2025

It’s course request time! Students will request courses for next school year through ASPEN this year. Please see below for resources to help you select courses by grade level. The course request period is open until April 12th. To assist you, the course descriptions can be found on our website at https://jacksonreedhs.org/course-catalog/. Please also use the school website to view the course pathways as well as our Academy pathways.

Be sure to check your transcript to review the courses you have already completed and received credit.

School Counselors will be visiting classes to assist students beginning March 25th for rising seniors, and April 1st for rising sophomores and rising juniors.

Steps/Help for Selecting Courses by Grade Level

Class of 2027 Current 9th graders (rising 10th): CLICK HERE
Class of 2026 Current 10th graders (rising 11th): CLICK HERE
Class of 2025 Current 11th graders (rising 12th): CLICK HERE

SY24-25 Enrollment

Families will be able to officially submit their school year 2024-25 enrollment forms and proof of residency for the upcoming school year very soon! Please see pertinent information below as the district prepares to roll out a new online enrollment process this year.

SY24-25 Enrollment season will begin on Friday, March 29^th.
Prior to Friday, March 29th, please check https://aspen.dcps.dc.gov/ to make sure you have a login and see ALL of your current DCPS students under your login. If you do not, please contact the school and include your name, your parent portal email, and what students you should be seeing in your portal.
DCPS will centrally reset the passwords for all users who have not accessed the ASPEN Parent Portal on March 25^th. The email will be titled "Welcome to the ASPEN Parent Portal".
- Please test and save these credentials, as families will use the same log in ID email and password to access the online enrollment platform starting March 29.
On or after March 29th, go to the enrolldcps.dc.gov website and follow the links to enroll.
If you have issues with online enrollment, paper packets will be available to enroll at the school.
More information and guidance will be sent in the coming days and weeks about the new online enrollment process.

U.S. Mathematical Olympiad: Arnav Iyengar

On March 19-20, U.S. Mathematical Olympiad took place at Jackson-Reed High School!

Congratulations to Arnav Iyengar who qualified for the U.S. Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) this year. Arnav Iyengar is one of the 200 high school students in the entire country who made it through to this top mathematics competition.

Join us Saturday, March 30th!

From 10:00 am- 11:00 am, on Saturday, March 30th, Principal Brown and RP McKenzie will review topics that include SY24-25 Budget, Enrollment, and Course Selection.

NAF Academy Updates

Click here to see additional updates for J-R NAF Academies.

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Still Seeking Volunteers!

We are still seeking volunteers for our career fair on 4/4/24. If you or you know anyone that is a Mechanic, CDL Driving School Trainer, Barber, Hair Dresser etc., please complete or have them complete this form!

Tailored Tutoring

Tailored Tutoring offers specialized academic support for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 plans and those receiving intervention through our MTSS program. Our comprehensive tutoring program covers all core subjects and language classes, providing personalized assistance to help students achieve their academic goals.

Our highly trained tutors work closely with each student, adapting teaching methods and materials to meet their unique learning needs, fostering confidence and success in the classroom. If you have students who meet the criteria and would benefit from the tutoring support don’t hesitate to sign your student up today!

Click here to access the Referral Form.

2024 Adult College and Credentials (ACC) Fair

On April 13, 2024, OSSE’s Division of Postsecondary and Career Education (PCE) will host the 2024 Adult College and Credentials (ACC) Fair. This fair is a FREE opportunity for DC residents who are 18 and older and interested in starting college, finishing a degree, or earning a postsecondary credential or certification to learn more about these options and get their questions answered.

The fair will provide opportunities for attendees to explore college and career interests, discover adult-friendly postsecondary options, and find ways to pay for their education. Attendees can also meet with enrollment representatives to complete degree audits and transcript reviews, and one on one with financial aid advisors to review their unique financial circumstances.

The fair will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 901 G St NW. Click here to register for this FREE event!

Active Opportunities (Click to Access Opportunities Page)

Community Service Opportunity: Sunday, April 14

We know it's during Spring Break but is an enjoyable way to earn service hours if you are staying in town!

The Washington Douglass Chorale, DC's first choral group reflecting the ethnic and racial diversity of the city, is looking for greeters and ushers for their performance on Sunday, April 14 at 5:00 pm at National Presbyterian Church in NW Washington, DC.

Students can receive community service hours AND enjoy a magical performance for free. The commitment would be from 4 pm through the end of the concert. Email lsommers38@gmail.com for more details.

Click here to read more about Washington Douglass Chorale!

SENIOR Community Service Day

The PTSO Class of 2024 Parent Representatives will host a Community Service Day on Saturday, March 30th, from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm, to help seniors reach their required community service hour total. If your Senior needs hours, please tell them to attend!

April Youth Advisory Council (YAC) – Mentoring Program

Metro Transit Police Department (Youth Services Division) cordially invites you to SPEAK YOUR PEACE at our April Youth Advisory Council (YAC) – Mentoring Program. Students will be able to:

• Receive Community Service (Student Service Learning) hours for participation

• Receive a letter of recommendation upon completion of our Ambassador Program (8)

• Hear from special guest speakers and develop mentorships with our officers

• Speak their opinions on everyday matters and conflict while gaining insight on policing

• Receive a meal during the program

Location: WMATA Headquarters

300 7th Street SW

Washington, DC 20024

Date & Time: Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 5pm-7pm

Spring Cleaning at Soapstone Creek

Great community service opportunity available for students interested in gardening, working outside, and helping to beautify our campus. Mr. Steve Dryden, former Environmental Studies teacher at Wilson high school, will be working in conjunction with our fabulous Greenhouse club to weed, prune, clean, and remove invasive plant species at Soapstone Creek on the south side of our campus (next to the pool). Thursdays starting on 3/28 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Earn up to 10 community service hours over the next month. Email Mr. Minsker if you are interested in volunteering after school.

Active Fundraisers!

Jackson-Reed Crew Annual Spring Plant Sale!

Please support the Jackson-Reed Tigers Crew team through our annual spring plant sale! We are selling annuals and some native perennials through March 29th. As long as you live within five miles of the school your order will be delivered the weekend of May 4-5. Order here!

Additional Information

Click on the headings below to see more information about each area. Please see "UPDATED" or "NEW" areas accordingly.

Mary's Center Resources

March Flyer

Please see the attached Mary's Center monthly newsletter covering topics of depression, signs to look for, and tips to help someone with depression. Please reach out to Ms. Julianne with any questions at JMonroe@maryscenter.org

February Flyer

February is Teen Dating Violence and Healthy relationship awareness month. Please see attached newsletter from Mary’s Center for tips and tricks on how to facilitate open communication with your teens about healthy relationships and what to do when suspecting if your child is in an unhealthy relationship.

Virtual Car Seat Program

Mary's Center's Virtual Car Seat program offers free car seats for DC residents. Please see the flyers below for more information.

Immigration Support

Looking for consultation in regard to immigration? Mary's Center can help! Please find information regarding these free services within the flyers below.

DBH Clinician's Corner

Family Engagement Info.

PTSO News

We're continuing to work to meet our annual fundraising goal and depend on the support of our community so we can provide grants to students, teachers, and the school. Text “JRHS” to 44321 for a donation link OR visit the “parents” section of the Jackson-Reed website to learn how you can support the PTSO.

Meet Your JRHS PTSO Class Representatives

Class of 2024: Alisa Gogarty, Elizabeth Tsehai, jrhsclassof2024@gmail.com
Class of 2025: Steven Brown, Sejal Dave, jrclassof2025@gmail.com
Class of 2026: Alysa MacClellan, Susan Pultz, jrhsclassof2026@gmail.com
Class of 2027: Karl Khoury, Amy West, jrhsclassof2027@gmail.com

New Heights

New Heights Program for Expectant and Parenting Students at Jackson Reed

My name is Beth Perry and I am the New Heights coordinator for Jackson Reed. For those who do not know, New Heights is a DCPS program that works in all high schools, and lately some middle schools, to support student parents, both moms and dads, to stay in school, graduate, and gain parenting and child development skills. Another significant aspect of our work is to help students find childcare so they can return to school after giving birth. Working with our partners, we provide diapers and wipes (monthly), car seats, strollers, cribs, etc. We also hold workshops at the schools that not only focus on child development, but also post-graduation plans, how to be an advocate for you and your child, early childhood programs, and really any other topic the students are interested in. I coordinate with social workers, counselors and teachers at all my schools to create a community of support.

We accept donations in very good condition—especially baby clothes. We will begin our winter campaign to collect toiletries for our student parents. Besides the toiletries, the “bag” also includes books for the children. Next month I will make that information available for anyone who would like to help.

As a former Jackson Reed parent, and someone who had been working in the DCPS school system for over 10 years, I believe New Heights is an important program. I welcome any support and input. Please contact me if you have any questions. I can be reached at: beth.perry@k12.dc.gov

Clubs

Tech Support & Tiger TV Information

Tiger TVLive: Please Subscribe & Like

TigerTVLive is the YouTube channel that provides Free live coverage of athletic and other events at Jackson-Reed High School. We strive to provide live broadcast coverage of all home games. TigerTVLive broadcasts can be found by clicking here.

Jackson-Reed developed a relationship with the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) Network that also broadcasts live and has Video On Demand (VOD). The NFHS Network Broadcasts all home games and games at participating NFHS schools. VOD memberships are free. Live view subscriptions are $11.99 a month or $79.99 annually. Subscribe to the Jackson-Reed NFHS Network here.

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