Community Connection

Jayhawk Families,

We are so proud of our Jayhawk students and the hard work they put in each day. It takes all of us—students, families, and staff—working together to help them succeed, and we are grateful to be on this journey with you. Today we ran eligibility reports and are having important conversations with students about their progress. To support them further, we have added student grade checks on Tuesdays during Hawk Time. This gives students the opportunity to take responsibility for their learning and stay on track. We encourage you to also speak with your students about their grades and the goals they are setting for themselves.

Our students are in full swing with activities! We encourage you to check out the schedule for home events and plan to cheer on our Jayhawks.

Due to current field conditions making our home field temporarily unsafe for play, this week’s home football game will be moved to Fort Scott High School with a 7:00 PM start time. Player safety is our top priority in making this decision. We appreciate your understanding and continued support of our team, and we look forward to seeing our fans in Fort Scott.

Thank you for staying connected and supporting our Jayhawk students. We look forward to seeing you at upcoming events and truly appreciate all you do to make our school community strong!

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

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.

September 12 - V Football @ HOME vs. Anderson County

September 13 - JH Volleyball Osawatomie Tourney

September 13 - V/JV Lyndon Volleyball Tourney

September 15 - Josten's Class Rings and Graduation Meetings

September 15 - JH A/B Volleyball @ NE Arma

September 15 - JV Football @ Anderson County

September 16 - V/JV HS Volleyball @ Erie w/ NE Arma

September 17 - FFA Greehand Conference @ Prairie View

September 18 - Pittsburg State Rep in town

September 18 - HS/JH Cross Country @ Wellsville

September 18 - V/JV HS Volleyball @ Prairie View

September 18 - JH Volleyball @ HOME vs. Pleasanton

September 18 - JH Football @ HOME vs. Pleasanton

September 19 - V Football @ Olpe

September 20 - JV HS Volleyball Tourney @ Ft. Scott

September 22 - Girls Golf @ Chanute

September 22 - V/JV HS Volleyball @ HOME vs. SCC/Crest

September 22 - JH Volleyball Tri @ Yates Center w/ Humboldt

September 22 - JV Football @ HOME vs. Olpe

September 23 - V/JV/Freshman Volleyball @ SE Cherokee w/ Central Heights

September 24 - FFA Land Judging @ Pleasanton

September 25 - HS/JH Cross Country @ Prairie View

September 25 - Freshman Volleyball @ HOME

September 25 - JH Football @ NE Arma

September 25 - JH Volleyball @ NE Arma

September 26 - Varsity Football @ Erie

September 27 - Kincaid Parade

Jostens will be at the High School Auditorium in the morning to talk to Seniors about graduation & Sophomores about class rings.

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.