Community Connection

We had an excellent turnout for Open House on Tuesday evening. Thank you to everyone who joined us to meet and greet our staff and see the updates in our building.

On Thursday morning, we met with all classes to review our building expectations, sharing the reasons behind any changes and how these expectations connect to our Jayhawk Pride values.

This evening, our Junior High and High School students are invited to join us for a Back to School Bash sponsored by Student Council! Enjoy music, pizza, and dodgeball from 6:00–8:00 p.m. It’s a great way to kick off the year with friends and fun

Next week, we will complete our FastBridge baseline assessments in English Language Arts and Math. We encourage families to remind students to do their very best, as these assessments provide valuable information to help us support each student’s individual learning goals.

We are excited for the amazing year ahead and look forward to working together to support every student’s success.

Julie Samuels and Jared Martin - Admin Team
Choose to Live with Pride - Choose to Live with Purpose - Choose to be a Jayhawk

Next week, students will participate in FastBridge baseline testing from Monday, August 18 through Friday, August 22. These assessments help us understand each student’s current skills and guide our instruction for the year. Please encourage your child to get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and give their best effort. Your support ensures we get an accurate picture of their learning needs.

Nicki Traul

7th and 8th Grade English and Math

MTSS Intervention Teacher

Jayhawk USD 346

ntraul@usd346.org

The following qualifications must be met to earn the highest honor at Jayhawk Linn Jr/Sr High School as listed in the Course Guide:

• 3.5 GPA (each semester)

• Regular attendance - 6 absences (42 classroom absences) or less (all year)

• 4 tardies or less

• No more than one office referral

• No ISS or OSS

• Involved in two or more Jayhawk Activities/Organizations

• Community Service Documentation

Each class will give a semester final at the end of first semester and at the end of second semester. No finals will be given at an earlier time to accommodate students being absent, without prior approval from the building principal. Students will be exempt from taking second semester finals if the following are met, class per class basis:

“A” in the class with 4 or less absences in said class

“B” in the class with 2 or less absences in said class

No tardies to said class

No ISS/OSS

Students cannot be exempt from taking college level class finals.

Attendance Policy
Regular attendance is essential for academic success in high school and is a critical skill for post-secondary achievement. JLHS/JLJHS strongly promotes and expects consistent attendance from all students.

Attendance Requirements
Students who miss more than 10 periods in any class (whether excused or unexcused) may be required to make up the time beyond the 10-period limit to receive credit for the affected class. Make-up time can be completed through one or more of the following options:

• After-school detention

• Attendance on designated Professional Development days (when classes are not in session, but staff are on duty)

• Other arrangements approved by administration

Certain extenuating circumstances may waive the need for make-up time, at the discretion of the building administration.

The following consequences apply for cumulative tardies throughout the term:

• 1-2 Tardies: Teacher warning

• 3-6 Tardies: 30-minute detention, Contact with parents

• 7-8 Tardies: 60-minute detention, Parent Meeting

Any further infractions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the administration. Additional consequences may include further detentions or additional ISS if necessary.

First Period Tardies
If a student is tardy to first-period class, they must check in at the office to obtain an admit slip before going to class. First-period tardies count.

August 15 - Back to School Bash for JH/HS Students 6:00 - 8:00

August 18 -22 - Fastbridge Baseline Assessment in ELA & Math

August 23 - HS VB Jamboree @ Iola Officials Clinic

August 29 - No School

August 29 - Varsity Football Jamboree @ Neodesha

September 1 - No School Labor Day

September 2 - V/JV VB @ Saint Mary Colgan with Humbolt

September 3 - Picture Day

September 4 - Girls Golf @ Columbus

September 4 - HS/JH XC at Anderson County

September 4 - Freshman VB Quad at Fort Sott

September 4 - JH VB @ Cherokee

September 4 - JH FB @ Cherokee

September 5 - V Football vs Central Heights

Schedule Change Policy

• First semester student initiated changes need to be completed by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025.

• Second semester student initiated changes need to be completed by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Students are expected to dress in a manner that reflects neatness, and good taste while maintaining a positive and distraction-free learning environment.

• All students must wear neat and school appropriate attire suitable for an educational setting.

• Shoes must be worn at all times while in school.

• Blankets are not allowed in the school building.

• Standard ball caps are permitted at school, as long as they are not a distraction to the learning environment. Classroom teachers have the discretion to ask students to remove their hats during class.

Prohibited Attire

• Clothing that is obscene, offensive, or disruptive to the learning environment.

• Apparel that promotes violence, illegal activities, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or gang affiliation.

• Clothing that compromises safety for the student or others.

• Hoodies may not be worn over the head at any time.

• Extreme or overly revealing apparel that is deemed inappropriate for school.

• Sunglasses, including prescription sunglasses, may not be worn inside the school building.

Dress Code Violations
Students in violation of the dress code will be asked to correct the issue. Failure to comply will be considered a behavioral issue and result in an office referral.

This policy ensures a respectful and focused learning environment for all students.