Need a little music in your life? Join us for the Honors Vocal Music Recital this Thursday at 7pm in the media center and enjoy the sounds of our award-winning soloists and the Treble Ensemble! Program will last about 35 minutes, and followed by a reception. Admission is free!
Quiz Bowl practice resumes this week! We will have the Spring 3-2-1 Tournament, our final event of the year, next Friday, March 29, so be sure to come to practice this Friday, 3:30-5:00.
The LEO Club Cans for March Madness has begun! Our goal is to collect 500 cans of food for the West Chatham Food Pantry by April 8th. There is a box for each local team playing in this year's basketball tournaments, so support your favorite team, and a great cause!
If you have not submitted your FAFSA application, please schedule a meeting to complete this.
SENIOR Prom Raffle: Today is the LAST day to submit the following in order to be entered for a chance to win up to 2 prom tickets!
ONE ENTRY=Bring copy of acceptances, scholarships, military enlistment or proof of employment
TWO ENTRIES= Bring copy of acceptances AND
FAFSA (if eligible) or Residency confirmation
Deadline: TODAY (acceptances can be emailed) to Ms. Herrera
It's that time of year: Imagine yourself transported to the Age of Jazz. Walk down the streets of New Orleans and hear the sounds of Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong filling the French Quarter. Prom tickets are on sale now through April 12. See Mrs. Harris in room 109 for details about the Smooth Jazz Soiree.
Students purchasing prom tickets who pay off cafeteria, Media Center, or technology debts should make sure to obtain a receipt to present to Mrs. Harris before purchasing. Senior tickets are $20, all other tickets are $40.
Do you qualify? When's the application due? Don't put if off--get started now!
https://mailchi.mp/a4621df8acb4/scholarships-for-students-in-chatham-county?e=b4448c3abb
DPAC presents Next Stop Broadway July 29 -August 2, 2019
https://www.dpacnc.com/community/next-stop-broadway
Classes, workshops, and rehearsals focused on classic Broadway shows. This is a day program, not residential.
REGISTER NOW AND APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!!! These spots will fill quickly!
Applications are now open for JMArts Summer Scholars 2019! Apply now for a chance to attend summer arts programs on college campuses! Don't wait to apply--applications will be considered as they come in to help you secure a spot in your first-choice program! Here's the link to the application:
Congratulations to sophomore, July Ramos Corona! She is our 2019 Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership recipient. In June, she will represent Jordan-Matthews at a leadership conference at NC State University. Way to go July!
Interested in exploring national scholarship programs? Check out this great list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Hj0vyHamh_mIjNO8-czZMIxrZ0-Thpk9_9mxL3NvqPY/edit#gid=0
Congrats to JM senior Joseph Lozada, who is featured in this month's Central Carolina Works newsletter! Joseph has earned 19 college credits while in high school, and plans to study Construction Management and Forensic Science at Western Carolina next year. For more, click here.
Click here to watch Jacquelinne Marroquin explain JM's new recycling program!
Interested in Driver's Ed? You must register online at ncdrivingschool.com! Look for Chatham County, and then choose Jordan-Matthews. Click here for the schedule for the year! The next available class begins Nov. 26, and registration opens Nov. 5.
Click here to download the flyer with more information.
Chatham County Schools has changed the format for awarding graduation honors. Please read the letters below for more information:
Go to the Parenting Resources section of the website to view and download all forms for the Chromebooks students will be using this year at JM. All students/parents must complete all these forms this year. Click this link to access them:1-to-1 Laptop Program Resources for Parents.
It's almost time! These letters are being mailed to home, but here are copies for reference you can download:
JM Student Letter 2018-19 (English)
JM Student Letter 2018-19 (Spanish)
We've also uploaded information on student behavior expectations, and the cell phone policy; click this link to download that information:JM Behavior Expectations
Parking passes will go on sale beginning Monday, August 6th at 8:00 a.m.
In an effort to collect fines and fees from students who park on campus, students will be required to have paid all of their prior outstanding cafeteria balances, media fees, and tech fees before purchasing a parking pass for the 2018-2019 school year.
Click to the following link to download the REVISED 8.6.18 registration form: Revised 18-18 Parking Permit Form. You may print and complete before coming to purchase your pass, and there will be copies available in the front office.
Parking passes will go on sale beginning Monday, August 6th from 8-4. Cost is $25. Please have your license, license plate number, color make and year of the vehicle available. No exceptions. If you lose your tag, you will have to purchase another parking pass. Stop by the main office and see Mrs Tobar.
Notes:
Need to practice before taking your driver's test? Click here!
Click here to begin: Khan Academy SAT Practice
This is a requirement for all job shadow sites, and all volunteer sites (such as churches) that are not established community organizations. We will be checking, and if your mentor does not complete the form, you will need to choose another site. Here's the link:
https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/Page/21004
Do you have your Open eBooks code yet? Come by the library to get info about the app that works on your phone or tablet and has hundreds of free eBooks! Email Mrs. Pate to get a code <rpate@chatham.k12.nc.us>. Click here for more info.
JM 2016-17 TOY chosen for Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Program
I officially wish to welcome you and your child(ren) to Jordan-Matthews High School! I know our parents of freshmen are looking forward to four amazing years. I encourage you to become a part of our school/culture, as our school has numerous, positive attributes, which will simply enamor you. Our faculty and staff continue to discuss strategies to showcase our strong academic institution, and we need your assistance in keeping this a reality. We have a truly caring culture, working with all aspects of the school community to meet our school’s mission--to graduate globally competitive, well rounded students by providing a rigorous and relevant curriculum in an effective, safe and nurturing environment.
We have approximately 760 students, which reflect the rich diversity in Siler City. Students have the opportunity to complete a college prep curriculum along with participating in numerous extra curricular activities. You can review our school profile to obtain more information regarding our school community, curriculum, and statistics.
Our faculty and staff look forward to working with you in creating a supportive triangle to meet the academic needs of your child. I look forward to seeing you at the many events that occur at Jordan-Matthews High School throughout the year. Your participation is vital to ensure your child is academically successful. We need him/her in school every day, actively engaged, with a focus on academics. I encourage you to join the fun and journey along with your child as he/she pursues a high school diploma from one of the premier schools in the state.
It’s a great day to be a Jet!
Tripp Crayton
Principal
910 East Cardinal Street, Siler City, NC 27344
Phone: 919-742-2916Fax: 919-742-2201
