Week of August 30 Reminders

Mr. Kaden Heldt is Jordan's school counseling intern this year. From time to time he is required to record meetings with students for review with his faculty advisor. We would greatly appreciate your support! Please check out the form for more information and to complete the consent form: https://forms.gle/kVzAVa9S1ez9LQHM6

• September 3 is the deadline to register for the PSAT. Juniors ranked in the top 10% of the class are strongly encouraged to take the PSAT for National Merit Scholarship consideration.
• School is not in session on Monday, September 7, due to Labor Day.
• Jordan operates on the one-hour advisory bell schedule on September 9.
• Floating Meet the Teacher Night is September 10, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The JHS AIG Annual Review Night will also be held that evening at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium.
• The PTSA will meet on September 14, at 6:00 p.m., in the media center. All are welcome to attend.
• PBC will meet on September 16, at 6:00 p.m., in the media center.
• Our Homecoming Dance is September 19. The dance is for Jordan students only; outside guests are not permitted. Additional details are forthcoming

• PTSA Fundraiser: Purchase a NuvoTaco dinner pack containing everything needed for a family taco night. Place your order here for pick-up at Jordan on Thursday, September 10, between 5:00-7:00 p.m.

• Join us for the first PTSA meeting of the year on September 14, at 6:00 p.m. in the media center.

• Help stock classrooms using teacher wish lists here.

• For information about PTSA membership and other ways to get involved, click here.

Jordan High School Dance Team Auditions: Tuesday, September 8, 4:15-5:30 p.m. in the JHS Dance Studio (Room 126)

We are looking for excellent performers who want to dance for the Jordan High School community. Dance Team performs a mix of athletic dance styles including hip hop, pom, and jazz. Any Jordan High School student is welcome to audition! We practice in the fall, with performances from December-February.

What to bring: Dance or athletic clothes, socks and sneakers, water bottle

What to expect: You will learn choreography and perform it in small groups. You will be asked to show any tricks you can do (leaps, jumps, flips, spins etc. tricks are NOT required to make the team!)

Register Here: https://forms.gle/5d5FnqiLrGFwduXi9

Questions? Email Ms. Piper at julia_piper@dpsnc.net

Falcon Families,

I'm thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for our Jordan HS students — we're planning a trip to Belize in 2028 and you’re invited to the Travel Meeting!

This tour gives students the chance to explore ancient Mayan ruins, dive into breathtaking barrier reefs, and experience Belize's rich culture firsthand. It's a powerful way to connect classroom learning with the world around us.

And if you're eager to travel sooner, join our students already headed to Costa Rica and Panama in Summer 2027 — we'll be discussing both trips at the meeting!

Please RSVP for an in-person information meeting on Thursday, September 10, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 116 (right after Meet the Teacher night).

At the meeting, you'll learn about:

• The itinerary for 2027 and 2028 tours

• Everything included in the trip

• Enrollment discounts and scholarship opportunities that will be announced at the meeting

• How to enroll!
  
  

RSVP for all meeting information: https://bit.ly/4pRqjcs

Best,

Ellen Holmes

• Chromebook distribution will resume on Monday, August 31. Students can pick up their Chromebook between 8:45 a.m. and 9:10 a.m., during their assigned lunch, or after school until 4:45 p.m.

• Please be sure to allow at least a 24-hour processing time for technology fee payments or waiver request submissions.

• Students who have an outstanding device still assigned to them will not receive a second device.

• Students are allowed to bring their own laptop for use at school under the Durham Public Schools "Bring Your Own Technology Initiative" Board Policy.

Are you interested in participating in the College & Career Promise (CCP) program? If so, please note that attending a mandatory information session is required before you can apply. Parents and guardians are also warmly encouraged to attend.

During the information session, you will learn more about:

• Program Overview: The benefits of earning tuition-free college credits while still in high school.

• Application Process: Step-by-step guidance on completing the application and required forms.

• Enrollment Requirements: Important eligibility requirements, deadlines, and available academic pathways.
  
  

Please select and register for a CCP Information Session hosted by your College Liaison, Arielle Beamon, using the link below:

Sign Up for a CCP Information Session

Attendance is a mandatory first step to ensure your application can move forward for the upcoming term.

If you have any questions or concerns before registering, please feel free to reach out:

Arielle Beamon
College Liaison
beamona@durhamtech.edu

We look forward to partnering with you on your college and career journey!

Lace up your running shoes for the Bright Futures Fun Run! Support schools in the DPS Southwest Region while having a blast.

• Date & Registration: Sign up today at Bright Futures Fun Run Registration.

• Special Discount: Take 50% off your entry fees until 9/8/26 using promo code DPS 50.

• Support Your School: A portion of your proceeds goes directly back to your school, so be sure to select your school when registering!

Jordan seniors and some juniors will have the opportunity to attend a college fair on September 22, at the Durham Marriott City Center from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There will be over 100 colleges represented. The first 250 students to sign up and fill out all their forms will be allowed on this trip. Signup for this event will be posted on your child’s counseling Canvas page, flyers around the school, and on the Jordan Student Services website. All paperwork is due by September 16.

• Students are able to enter the building at 8:45 a.m. since school starts at 9:15 a.m.
• Car riders should be dropped off at the traffic circle at the back of the school from the outer lane only. The inner lane is reserved for through traffic. Parents/caregivers should not use community venues such as Hope Valley Baptist Church and CVS, for drop-off and pick-up.
• The front lot is reserved for bus drop-off and the drop-off of students in the Exceptional Children’s program who receive special transportation. Any other family seeking to drop-off their child at the front of the school will be redirected to the traffic circle at the rear of the school. Student drivers have an assigned space in the student parking lots at the back of the school.
• At dismissal, car riders should be picked up at the traffic circle at the back of the school. Families cannot sign out their child “early” after 3:45 p.m.; after 3:45, students will need to wait for dismissal. Families are reminded that they will need to present an ID to check out their child.

On October 10, the Jordan High School Cross Country team will host its annual Alumni/Community fun run. The event consists of a 1-mile run/walk at 8:00 a.m. and a 5K at 8:30 a.m. A minimum of 5 dollars or other donation is required to run. All proceeds go to the Jordan Cross Country team.