Weekly Warrior

Monday, September 15

• Enrichment Bell Schedule

Tuesday, September 16

• Enrichment Bell Schedule
• Volleyball vs THS

Wednesday, September 17

• Regular Bell Schedule

Thursday, September 18

• Regular Bell Schedule
• USA Theme Dress Up Day
• End of 1st Six Weeks
• JV Football vs MCHS

Friday, September 19

• Student Holiday
• Varsity Football vs MCHS at Rhodes (AWAY) 7 pm

All 10th and 11th graders are automatically registered to take the PSAT on October 15, 2025 at 7:15am at Jordan HS. Tester room lists will be posted around the school the day before the test. Students with AM Miller Career Center or Late Arrival should also arrive to JHS and report to their test room by 7:15am to test. Students who are not inside their test rooms by 7:30am will forfeit their opportunity to test. Late students will report to a holding room for study hall until testing has concluded.

Students are responsible for bringing their student ID, a fully-charged Chromebook, a writing utensil, and snacks/drinks for the break. All 11th graders will be provided with a hand-held calculator and scratch paper. 10th graders will not be provided with a hand-held calculator but can use the built-in Desmos calculator. All students may provide their own hand-held calculator, but please review the updated College Board Calculator Policy on the College Board website as only non-CAS calculators may be used (new this year). Students may not have any prohibited items (listed on the College Board website). Students caught with prohibited items at any time (including during the break) will be dismissed from testing, and scores will be cancelled.

Please view the 25-26 PSAT Parent Letter with information from Katy ISD - including the PSAT/NMSQT® Student Guide.

11th graders who wish to be entered into the NMSQT Competition should very carefully read the information starting on page 33 of the Student Guide. There are specific entry requirements that necessitate answering the questions in the readiness check before the exam. Page 35 shows the questions that must be answered, and pages 37-38 show what determines if students meet entry requirements. 10th graders will not participate in NMSQT.

9th and 12th graders will participate in grade level activities instead of 1st-3rd periods. All students will attend 4th-7th periods on a modified bell schedule.

If you have any questions, you may email me at melanieppiche@katyisd.org.

Fun Food Friday needs you! We are looking for volunteers to help run our first Fun Food Friday slated for September 26th. If you are unable to volunteer your time, please consider donating items.

**NEW** Students will only be able to pay for Fun Food Friday with cash or credit card.

Parents: Use this link to sign up for email updates about your student’s school portraits. By signing up, you’ll receive notifications about promotions, special offers, and the option to order additional pictures later. When entering your student’s information, please be sure to use the name exactly as it appears in school records. https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/jordan-high-school/fall-pictures-9-4-2024-3/optIn

School make-up photos are scheduled for October 22.

Jordan High School offers a variety of curricular and non-curricular clubs and organizations on our campus. If your student is interested in joining, please have them reach out to the designated teacher sponsor for more information.

Katy ISD has opened the GPA exempt tile for our students. A student would GPA-exempt a course to protect their GPA while still earning credit, pursuing interests, and showing commitment to electives or career pathways that are 4.0 courses.Students can be granted GPA exemptions for certain courses, primarily CTE courses, Fine Arts courses or Athletic courses. The student must be in the level 2 course or higher. To be eligible, students need a 4.0 GPA or higher. They can apply for a maximum of three GPA-exempt credits during their high school career, and the GPA Exempt tile can be found in MyKaty. Once your student is in the GPA Exempt tile, they will see what courses they are able to exempt. You can find more information on what courses qualify for GPA exemption on the Katy ISD website

Secondary students may be screened for GT classes, provided they have not already been screened this school year. Parent checklists are available in the GT Tile in MyKaty Cloud from September 2nd through October 3rd. If students are already enrolled in some GT classes and wish to enroll in more GT classes, they may complete a "Request for Additional Services," also found in the GT Tile in MyKaty Cloud. Forms have a firm deadline of 11:59 pm on Friday, October 3rd, for completion. Paper checklists will not be accepted.

JHS AP Exam Registration for students enrolled in *fall and full-year AP courses runs September 1st through October 26th, 10:59 p.m. CST. For detailed registration information, visit https://tinyurl.com/YPCAJRK8. To proceed directly to payment, go to http://aptsusa.com/katyisd.
For questions about exam registration, please contact CassandraLRandall@katyisd.org (for Eng/SS/CTE) or HeatherMPaulson@katyisd.org (for Sci/Math/LOTE/Art).

*Registration for students enrolled in Spring AP courses will begin in January, as will late registration for fall and full-year AP courses.

Parents, do you have an interesting career? We would love for you to sign up to attend our senior career fair on Wednesday, October 15th from 9:45am - 11am! Please sign up here if interested - https://forms.office.com/r/Z0YN6HAKHD
Note - this is a senior student only event. Parents do not attend unless they have a table to talk about their career.

Wednesday, October 8th will be the college fair for Katy ISD at the Merrell Center! No registration is needed!

Come travel with both Coach Haire's to the Alps & the Mediterranean Coast in Summer 2026! Each stop on your journey will leave you awe-inspired—from the tranquility of lakes Lucerne and Como, to the Mediterranean shores of Cinque Terre and Nice, to the culture and architecture of Provence and Barcelona. Museums will always have their place, but sometimes it’s what’s outside that really takes your breath away.
For more information please email either Coach Haire at carrierhaire@katyisd.org or bryanghaire@katyisd.org

SAT & ACT Seminars

After working with more than 60,000 students across the country over the last 15 years, Sycamore Learning Company designed these 5-hour seminars to help students prepare for the upcoming ACT and PSAT/SAT with specific strategies to maximize scoring on each section of these tests.

The cost for one seminar is only $149 and each seminar includes an extensive study guide that has full-length practice tests with in-depth answer explanations for each question and 5 hours of in-class instruction.

The only materials needed for the seminar will be a calculator and two pencils. Enrollment may be limited, so please register as soon as possible at www.prepforthefuture.com to ensure your student does not miss out on this opportunity.

Fall Dates:

ACT Seminars:

October 11, 9am-3pm ACT Seminar @ Seven Lakes High School

December 6, 9am-3pm ACT Seminar @ Tompkins High School

PSAT/SAT Seminars:

September 20, 9am-3pm PSAT/SAT Seminar @ Cinco Ranch High School

September 27, 9am-3pm PSAT/SAT Seminar @ Taylor High School

October 18, 9am-3pm PSAT/SAT Seminar @ Katy High School

October 25, 9am-3pm PSAT/SAT Seminar @ Jordan High School

November 1, 9am-3pm PSAT/SAT Seminar @ Seven Lakes High School

November 15, 9am-3pm PSAT/SAT Seminar @ Taylor High School

Study Skills Seminars

Sycamore Learning Company has developed a study skills seminar to help students of all levels. It is important to understand the process of time management and the optimal ways to study to increase productivity as well as test scores. Throughout the seminar, students will learn a new way to look at things to help them throughout their years in high school and college.

Developing this skill set early on can give students a significant advantage over their peers who do not manage their time and studies properly. In class, students will learn about the following: Goal Setting, Note Taking, Study Habits, Memorization, Test-Taking Strategies, Essay Writing, Scheduling, Reading Speed.

The cost for the seminar is only $99 and each seminar includes a Study Guide students can bring home after the class. Enrollment may be limited, so please register as soon as possible at www.prepforthefuture.com to ensure your student does not miss out on this opportunity.

Fall Dates:

August 23, 9am -1pm @ Seven Lakes High School

September 13, 9am-1pm @ Jordan High School

October 4, 9am-1pm @ Freeman High School

November 8, 9am-1pm @ Paetow High School

Parents/Guardians,

Many of our students ride bicycles, scooters, or electric bikes to school, and we want to emphasize the importance of discussing parking lot safety with them.

While on school property, students should stay on the sidewalks, travel at a minimal speed, and avoid cutting through the parking lot. During high-traffic times—such as arrival and dismissal—students should walk their bicycles, scooters, or electric bikes until they are safely past areas with pedestrian and staff traffic.

For families who drop off or pick up students, as well as student drivers, please be extra cautious and watch for students walking or riding.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Reminders:

• Students should only be dropped off at the front or back of the school.
• Please do not drop off students in the staff parking lot or the bus driveway.
• Refer to the parking lot map for designated drop-off and pick-up areas.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain a safe environment for all students, staff, and families.

JHS Testing Procedure for all assessments. Each time there is an assessment, the following information will be displayed on the smart panel.

This procedure mirrors state and national testing standards as well as testing procedures at other high schools. We believe it will result in a more secure testing environment. If you need clarification, please reach out to your student’s grade-level assistant principal.