ASSEMBLIES

Rules for assembly behavior:

    > Girls sit on right-hand side of gym after entering through the right-hand door of the gym.

    > Boys sit on left-hand side of gym after entering through the left-hand door of the gym.

    > Traffic in the gym is limited to the space between the sidelines and the bleachers.  STAY OFF THE PLAYING AREA OF THE GYM FLOOR.

   > Students are to remain in their places until assembly is over.  ALWAYS respect the speaker.

   > Violators will be sent to the office with a discipline referral.

CANTEEN

7th Grade goes to the right-hand window to buy canteen

8th Grade goes to the left-hand window to buy canteen

Cokes - 50 cents        Candy - 75 cents        Chips - 50 cents

COUNSELING

Counseling services will be available through our School Based Health Center.  Students must have a pass to go to the Health Center.  Passes must be obtained from a teacher.  During recess, passes may be obtained from the office.  Students may ask in the office for referral to our parish-wide counselor.

HONOR ROLL

To qualify for Honor Roll at the end of each six weeks and for the Honor Roll Recognition at the end of the school year Award Day, students must maintain the following grades:

            A Honor Roll - Must earn no grade lower than an A
            A-B Honor Roll - No grade lower than a B

LOCKER SCHEDULE

       - Go to lockers when the first bell rings and get all materials needed for 1st & 2nd periods.

       - Go to lockers between 2nd and 3rd periods and pick up materials needed for 3rd & 4th periods. 

      - Leave materials in class at lunchtime.  Return to your 4th period class after lunch.  Go to lockers to pick up materials needed for 5th & 6th periods.

Go to lockers quickly and go outside during recess.

MAKE-UP WORK

Students who are absent for any reason will be required to make-up work missed in each class.  Students participating in school-approved activities which necessitate their being away from school shall be considered to be present and shall be given the opportunity for make-up work.  It is the responsibility of the student to contact each teacher for these assignments.  A student has as many days to make up work as they were absent.  Students or parents can call the homework hotline each day to learn what was covered in class and what homework assignments were given.  The HOMEWORK HOTLINE number is 992-5302.

MEDICATION POLICY

Students are not allowed to have any medication in their possession on the school grounds.  Medications include:  prescription drugs, over the counter drugs, aspirin, ointments, eye drops, asthma inhalers, etc.

A physician's statement must accompany any medication to be given at school.  A form will be provided by the school.

PARENT CONFERENCES

Parents are always welcome at Jena Junior High School.  Teachers have time set aside each day for conferences.  We ask that you call the secretary for an appointment to see teachers.  Conferences are arranged before school, after school, and during conference hours.  We do not call teachers out of class or away from their duty area for conferences.  Please do not wait until late in the school year to meet with teachers.  At any time you feel your child is not achieving as he or she should, contact the school for a conference.

PROMOTION & RETENTION

Major subjects are:  Reading, Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, & Science.  Minor subjects are:  Band & P. E.  

Students shall be retained for the following reasons:

        A)  if they fail two major subjects

        B)  if they fail to meet the attendance requirements

       C)  if they fail the LEAP Test (8th Grade)

       D)  if they fail math or reading

In order for a student to be promoted, students in grades 7 & 8 will be required to possess a minimum of a D average in each subject.  Any student failing to maintain a D average in reading or math or attaining more than one session grade of F in the major subject areas, will be retained regardless of status of grades in other subjects.  Two of the required 4 quality points must be earned in the second semester.  Grade 8 students must pass the LEAP 21 Test. 

PUNISHMENT WORK

1) The punishment work should be neat and legible.

2) The lines should contain at least a minimum of 6 words per line.

3) Front and back = 2 pages.

4) Failure to turn in pages on time will result in doubling of pages the first time and automatic detention thereafter, until the pages are completed.

5) If punishment work is assigned by the office, the student must turn in pages before school begins (7:50 a.m.)

STUDENT ELECTIONS

For students to be chosen for class favorites, they must meet the following criteria:

   - Students must possess a 3.0 GPA for Most Likely to Succeed and a 2.0 for all other positions.

   - Students must not have been to Alternative School more than one time the prior year.

   - Students must have attended JJHS for at least one semester prior to the election.  This pertains to class favorites which includes, but is not limited to, Mr./Miss JJHS, Most Likely to Succeed, Wittiest, Best All Around, and Most Athletic.

Nominations will take place during 1st period.  Students will be allowed to nominate school-wide, not just students in their 1st period.  Class favorites will be nominated and voted on according to the following schedule:

   1) Mr./Miss JJHS - nominated and voted on by the entire student body

   2) Most Athletic - nominated by the coaches and voted on by the athletes

   3) Wittiest - nominated and voted on by 8th grade students

   4) Best All Around - nominated and voted on by 8th grade students

   5) Most Likely to Succeed - nominated and voted on by the teachers 

Each grade will elect class officers.  Students will sign up in the office and voting will take place in 1st period classes.  Class Presidents must possess a 3.0 GPA and all other officers must possess a 2.0 GPA.

STUDENT TRAFFIC

Student traffic in hallways and corridors should keep to the right.  Running in or near the building at any time will not be permitted.  When walking from one class to another there should be no loitering around lockers, doorways, or drinking fountains.

The following rules will assist you in correct conduct while in or near the buildings:

        -  Avoid crowding, shoving, and shouting

       -  Do not litter

       -  Never use the rest rooms as a place to visit

       -  Watch where you are going to avoid collisions

No students are allowed in the gym during recess and lunch.  Students are to use the restrooms in the hall during recess and lunch.  Students choosing not to eat lunch, but are released on the early lunch schedule must remain on the benches in the courtyard until the bell sounds.  Students may not enter the hallways or go to the lockers at this time.

TARDY POLICY

> Tardies and Early check outs disrupt class and hinder other students from learning.
> Tardies and Early check outs accumulate and do reflect absences.
> According to R. S. 17:233 cases of habitual tardiness is dealt with in the same manner as habitual absenteeism and shall be reported by supervisors of child welfare to the juvenile court, Families in Need of Services Officer and/or Truancy court.
> A tardy bell will ring three minutes after each period ends.  Students late to class will be disciplined by the teacher accordingly.  Automatic detention will be given on the fourth tardy. 
> Three tardies count as an absence.
> Reporting late to school is considered habitual on the third tardy during any given six weeks.  Detention will be given on the third tardy.

TEXTBOOKS

Textbooks are loaned to the student at the beginning of each school year.  Students are issued a complete set of textbooks to be left at home.  This eliminates students having to bring textbooks back and forth to school each day. Each classroom also has a classroom set of textbooks in each desk for the students to use during class.  This eliminates students having to carry textbooks from classroom to classroom or from their locker.  The student is responsible for the books loaned to them.  It is imperative that books are taken care of and not abused.  Any damaged or lost will be paid for by the student.