Parent's Guide to PJHS

Junior High is an exciting time filled with new opportunities, greater independence, and higher expectations. Working together, we can help your child have a successful school year.

• School Hours: 8:05 AM – 3:18 PM (2:38 PM dismissal on Wednesdays)
• Breakfast is available before school.
• Students should arrive on time and be ready to learn each day.

Communication between home and school is essential.

Use:

• Lumen Parent Portal to monitor grades and attendance.
• PJHS website - Students - Classroom Links for daily assignments.
• School email and phone calls.
• District social media for announcements.

Questions or concerns? Start by contacting your child's teacher. Most concerns are resolved quickly through direct communication.

Core Classes

• Language Arts & Reading
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Wellness (physical education & health)

Students also participate in:

• Resource
• Elective

Help your child:

• Come to school every day.
• Arrive on time.
• Complete assignments.
• Stay organized.
• Give their best effort.

Most assignments can be completed in class, but students should expect homework a few nights each week and occasional projects.

Every day counts!

Please:

• Call the school before 9:00 AM if your child will be absent.
• Schedule appointments outside of school hours whenever possible.
• Encourage regular attendance to avoid falling behind academically.

Absenteeism

• 5 absences (excused and/or unexcused) - a letter of absenteeism will be sent to the parent/guardian.
• 9 absences, a letter will be sent to the parent/guardian informing the parent that all excused absences for the year have been exhausted and verification by a physician WILL be required for the absences to be excused moving forward.
• 15 absences, a letter will be sent to the parent/guardian, and verification by a physician WILL continue to be required for the remainder of the school year if the absence is to be excused. All doctor notes should be given to the school within 48 hours of a student’s return. Please note that if a student is absent from school after receiving a fifteen (15) day notice, a parent/guardian call/note is still required. If no call/note is received, the student will be considered truant and may be reported to the truant officer for possible legal action.

Cell phones must:

• Remain off during the school day.
• Stay in lockers unless a teacher gives permission.

If a student needs to contact home during the day, they should use the school office.

At PJHS, we encourage students to "Do the Right Thing."

Students are expected to:

• Be respectful.
• Be responsible.
• Follow directions.
• Treat others kindly.
• Make positive choices both in and out of the classroom.

Good behavior, attendance, and grades help students remain eligible for extracurricular activities.

✔ Check Lumen weekly.
✔ Ask about assignments—not just grades.
✔ Encourage reading every day.
✔ Keep communication open with teachers.
✔ Reinforce attendance, responsibility, and respect.