Jemison Jaguar Journal

Monday Oct 26th

Tuesday Oct 27th

- Senior Portrait - Makeup - 9:00 am

- Flag Football vs Muscle Shoals - 6:00 pm

Wednesday Oct 28th

- PSAT - all 9th Grade Honors - 8:30 am

- ACT WorkKeys 12th Grade - 8:30 am

- Attendance Conference Meeting - 9:00 am

Thursday Oct 29th (Severe Weather Drill)

- Cross Country Sectionals at John Hunt Park - 9:00 am

- Trunk or Treat - 5:00 pm

Friday Oct 30th (Severe Weather Drill Makeup)

- College Academy Tour - 8:00 am

- 11th Grade Monthly Meeting - Z Block

- Movie Day (Spanish Club) - 4th Block

- Student of The Month Celebration - 2:45 pm

Saturday Oct 31st

- Happy Halloween!!

Looking ahead

• November 11: Veterans Day Observed

School bus route information for the 2026-27 school year will become visible in the Powerschool Parent Portal beginning tomorrow, July 15, 2026. Parents will also receive an email with bus assignment information at the primary email address the district has on file in Powerschool.

Parents who have any questions about route placement, or who do not receive the email with route information by the end of the day tomorrow, should call the Transportation Call Center at 256-428-6911 beginning on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

The Jemison PTSA is looking for passionate leaders to serve on the 2026–2027 Board. No experience needed…just a heart for supporting our students and school community!

Interested? Email: maejemisonptsa@gmail.com

Use the flyer above to join PTSA!!

Scan the 1st Code to join or use this link https://bit.ly/3VwL5Al

Huntsville City Schools is transitioning to a new online payment platform for student fees and school-related items called SchoolCash Online.

• What it replaces: All online payments for school fees, class items, and activity payments will move to SchoolCash Online.

• What is NOT changing: Meal payments (CNP) will stay on EZSchoolPay. Lunch accounts will continue to function as usual through EZSchoolPay.
  
  

Parent Registration Process

Parents and guardians will need to create a free account and attach their student(s) to their profile. They can register in two ways:

1. Invitation Email: Primary guardians listed in PowerSchool will receive an automatic email invitation.

2. School Website: Parents can also register directly at huntsvillecs.schoolcashonline.com or by clicking the School Fees button on any Huntsville City Schools website.

Once registered, parents will automatically receive email notifications whenever new fees or items are added for their child.

October: Own the Opportunity

College Academy Magnet

October is here, and our College Academy students have a lot to be proud of.

We have had a strong start to the year, and now we are entering an important stretch filled with midterm feedback, standardized testing, spring course planning, and new growth opportunities.

Our October theme is:

OWN THE OPPORTUNITY

Success in College Academy is about more than earning college credit. It is about learning how to manage your time, use your resources, advocate for yourself, and make intentional decisions about your future.

UAH Midterms: Check Your Progress

UAH lists October 2–9 as the midterm grading period for 100- and 200-level courses.

Students should take time to check:

• UAH Canvas

• Current grades

• Missing assignments

• Upcoming tests and projects

• Professor feedback

If you are doing well, keep building.

If you need to improve, now is the perfect time to make adjustments.

Midterm grades are not the finish line. They are a checkpoint.

Fall Break: Know Both Calendars

College Academy students are part of both Jemison and UAH, so it is important to follow both calendars.

Huntsville City Schools Fall Break: October 5–9
UAH Fall Break: October 8–9

That means UAH classes may still meet on October 5–7.

Students enrolled at UAH should continue checking their university schedules, Canvas, email, and professor announcements.

If your UAH class meets, please attend.

Learning to manage two calendars is part of becoming an independent college student.

October 13: PSAT

Our Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors will have the opportunity to take the PSAT on:

Tuesday, October 13

The PSAT is another opportunity to measure progress and strengthen college-readiness skills.

For our Juniors, the PSAT/NMSQT is especially important because it can lead to consideration for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Many of our Juniors performed very well in Math and English on the PreACT, and others have been working hard to improve.

That preparation matters.

Our goal is for our Juniors to compete at a high level and position themselves for National Merit recognition.

October 15: PreACT

Our College Academy Sophomores are required to take the:

PreACT – Thursday, October 15

The PreACT gives students valuable information about their strengths and areas for growth in:

• English

• Math

• Reading

• Science

Use the results to set goals and continue preparing for the ACT.

Your score is information you can use to improve.

Juniors: CAMP Matters

Juniors should continue bringing their Green CAMP Folder with their goal-setting information and academic data.

College Academy Juniors are expected to attend CAMP on Friday afternoons.

CAMP is designed to help students:

• Review goals

• Strengthen ACT skills

• Track progress

• Receive support

• Prepare for upcoming assessments

You have already done a lot of good work. CAMP gives you another opportunity to keep building on it.

Spring 2027 Priority Registration Is Coming

College Academy students receive priority registration at UAH, and spring course planning will begin soon.

Before registration, students should make sure there are no holds on their UAH account.

Please pay special attention to the Chargers Health Portal and make sure all required health and immunization information has been completed.

A hold can delay registration and may affect which courses or sections are available.

Check early so you are ready when registration opens.

Building Your Degree Pathway

Students will work with Dr. Brown and Mrs. Kellee Crawford, UAH Advisor, when selecting Spring 2027 courses.

Together, we will make sure students are:

• Meeting Alabama graduation requirements

• Staying on track for high school graduation

• Completing courses in the correct sequence

• Meeting prerequisites

• Selecting classes that support their intended degree pathway

Our goal is not simply to accumulate college credits.

We are building pathways.

College Writing Students

Students enrolled in College Writing I – EH 101 should continue monitoring their progress carefully.

College Academy students need to earn at least a C in College Writing I before moving into College Writing II.

If you need support, use the resources available to you.

Talk to your professor, visit the UAH Student Success Center, and ask for help early.

Strong students use strong resources.

Use the UAH Student Success Center

The UAH Student Success Center is an excellent resource for our students.

Support includes:

• Tutoring

• Writing assistance

• Academic coaching

• Study support

• Time-management strategies

College independence does not mean doing everything by yourself.

It means knowing how to use the resources around you.

October at a Glance

October 2–9
UAH Midterm Grading Period

October 5–9
Huntsville City Schools Fall Break

October 8–9
UAH Fall Break

Tuesday, October 13

PSAT

Thursday, October 15

PreACT – Sophomores Required

Late October

UAH Spring 2027 Priority Registration

Friday Afternoons

Junior CAMP

Own the Opportunity

October is full of opportunities to grow.

Our Freshmen are building strong habits.

Our Sophomores are learning more about their academic strengths.

Our Juniors are preparing to compete at higher levels.

Our Seniors are preparing for their next chapter.

And all of our College Academy students are learning how to become increasingly independent and intentional about their futures.

Keep showing up.

Keep asking questions.

Keep using your resources.

Keep setting goals.

Keep moving forward.

OWN THE OPPORTUNITY.

Invest Fully. Persevere Always. Achieve Excellence.

As always, please let me know if I can be of any assistance or support.

Dr. Benjamin Brown
Dean, College Academy Magnet

The following protocols are in place for fall sports:

• Spectators may be subject to metal/weapon detection upon entry.

• Athletic Event Bag Procedures will be in effect, which includes a clear bag policy. See more information about permitted and prohibited bags and other items in the Athletic Event Bag Procedures section on the Athletics Webpage.

• Tickets may be purchased through GoFan. View the Ticket Prices & Online Purchasing section on the Athletics Webpage.

• Tickets may also be purchased using cash at the venue site.

• Concession information is available in the Concessions section on the Athletics Webpage, which includes a link to conveniently order concessions online!

• Loitering in the parking lot, re-entries to the stadium, and crossing over between home and away sides will not be permitted.

• We ask for parental support in providing supervision to their children at the game.

• "See something, say something" to report any suspicious or unusual activity to law enforcement and campus security personnel.

Parents and students are encouraged to regularly monitor academic progress using the Huntsville City Schools PowerSchool Parent & Student Portal. PowerSchool provides real-time access to important student information, including current grades, attendance, class schedules, assignment details, teacher information, and unofficial transcripts.

Checking PowerSchool each week is one of the best ways to stay informed, celebrate successes, and address academic concerns early. Staying connected helps ensure every student remains on track for success and graduation.

Access the PowerSchool Portal here:
https://huntsvillecs.powerschool.com/public/

If you need assistance accessing your account, please request your username/password by emailing the Media Specialist, Regina.Johnson@hsv-k12.org or calling the Mae C. Jemison High School Main Office at (256) 428-8100.

Jaguars Stay Informed... Check PowerSchool Weekly! 🐆💙💛

Jemison High School students who plan to drive to school during the 2026–2027 school year must complete the Student Parking Registration Form before parking on campus. Registering your vehicle helps us maintain a safe and secure campus while ensuring all student drivers are properly documented.

To register, complete the online Parking Registration Form:
https://forms.gle/U9YmrbgqvqJk4kaH9

Before submitting your registration, please have the required information available, including your valid driver's license, proof of insurance, vehicle information, and license plate number. Parking decals will be issued once all registration requirements have been completed and approved.

Students are reminded that parking on campus is a privilege and all student drivers are expected to follow Jemison High School parking procedures and the Student Code of Conduct throughout the school year.

For questions regarding student parking registration, please contact the Jemison High School main office at 256-428-8100.

Drive Safe. Park Responsibly. Go Jags!

School bus route information for the 2026-27 school year will become visible in the Powerschool Parent Portal beginning tomorrow, July 15, 2026. Parents will also receive an email with bus assignment information at the primary email address the district has on file in Powerschool.

Parents who have any questions about route placement, or who do not receive the email with route information by the end of the day tomorrow, should call the Transportation Call Center at 256-428-6911 beginning on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

Technology assistance will be provided by the Huntsville City Schools Help desk if needed. The Huntsville City Schools Help Desk contact number is 256-428-6900.

The car riders will enter through the south entrance off of Pulaski Pike Road.

All car riders must be dropped off/picked up in the rear of the building (front of the competition gym). Bus Riders will enter/exited through the bus entrance.

Students may be dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m. and we ask that they are picked up each day by 4:00 p.m. School starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:40 p.m.

Upon entering the building, students will report to their designated areas each morning.

All students will be released from their designated area by 8:20 am and report to their 1st block class each day.

Effective Fall 2025, students will no longer be allowed to use personal electronic devices during the school day.

🚫 What Devices Are Included?

• Cell phones

• Smartwatches

• Tablets & laptops

• Earbuds & headphones

• Bluetooth devices

• Gaming devices & smart glasses

• Any similar personal electronics

🕒 When Are Devices Not Allowed?

• Anytime between arrival and dismissal, including:

  • Class time

  • Lunch

  • Class changes

  • Afterschool programs (unless otherwise permitted)

✅ What Is Allowed?

• Students may possess devices but:

  • Must be turned off

  • Must be out of sight (in backpack, locker, or vehicle)

  • Cannot be carried on their body (no pockets or worn items)

📋 Exceptions

Device use is only allowed:

• If listed in a student’s IEP, 504, IHP, or ELP

• Under direct staff supervision for learning

• In a life-threatening emergency

Students in off-campus programs (like dual enrollment or tech centers) follow that site’s rules while there.

⚠️ What Happens If Rules Are Broken?

Offense Consequence

Note: Refusing to give up a device or becoming physical with staff will result in serious consequences, including suspension or alternative school referral for grades 7–12.

📌 Reminders for Parents

• HCS is not responsible for lost or damaged personal devices.

• All digital learning must be done on school-issued Chromebooks — not personal laptops/tablets.

• For emergencies, students should go through the front office, not use personal devices.

We are committed to preparing our students for college and careers beyond high schools. To be successful in either arena, students must dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate manner and in clothing that encourages an atmosphere conducive to learning, work, and discipline. Students will not wear any article of clothing or display any insignia or sign that shows disrespect for any person, creed, race, color, sex, or nationality, or that may lead to a disruption of the learning environment. Our goal to prepare students for the future aligns with state educational authorities and court decisions that have determined that style of dress and hair should not disrupt classes, interfere with learning, or prevent instruction, and should comply with state health and safety standards.

As teachers and administrators enforce this dress code, they should be aware of HCS’ desire to keep students in the classroom to the maximum extent possible. Therefore, if a student’s dress is non-conforming to the dress code but not disruptive to the learning environment, the teacher or administrator should address this issue discreetly with the student in a way that minimizes lost instructional time.

As we understand the importance of having a nutritious meal, Huntsville City Schools Child Nutrition Program will be providing breakfast, lunch and supper each day to our students.

Please encourage your child to eat healthy meals and participate in the JHS CNP program daily.

Students are prohibited from bringing or having outside food delivered (fast food/UberEats/DoorDash) to the school. Parents will not be allowed to drop off outside food (restaurant prepared food).

· 3 tardies equal 1/2 day ISS (in-school suspension)

· 6 tardies equal full day ISS

· 12 tardies equal 2 full days ISS

· after 12 tardies, the student will receive 1 day of ISS for each tardy

Students will be required to report to the school each day by 8:30am. Attendance will be taken each block. Parents will receive a automatic call notification if you child is absent or fails to report to his/her classes.

Good student attendance enhances learning. When a student is not in school, he/she misses valuable instructional time. HCS views attendance and academic achievement as equally important and has policies, procedures, and supports designed to encourage students to attend school.

A student may have a total of 7 excused absences for illness without a doctor’s statement. After an accumulation of 7 excused absences for illness without a doctor’s statement, the student will receive unexcused absences for illness unless absences are documented with a doctor’s statement. Any exception to this policy will require a doctor’s documentation of a chronic illness that causes absences which may not comply with the

attendance policy.

Students and parents are required to attend Early Warning sessions when students have been referred for one of the following reasons or combination of reasons:

• Five or more unexcused absences

• Seven or more questionable excused absences which were not satisfactorily explained

• Ten or more unexcused tardies

* All students/parents (K-12) are subject to the regulations of the Early Warning Program.

The administration at Mae C Jemison School understands that students may have to attend doctor, dentist, or other appointments during the school day. We would ask that you minimize these absences as much as possible. Daily INSTRUCTION is IMPORTANT !

The Attendance Office is located in the rear of the building (inside the competition gym lobby).

Any time your child is absent from school, a doctor excuse or parent note must be submitted to the Attendance Office.

o Please submit a copy of the doctors excuse or parent note to the Attendance Office or email copies to deidre.walton@hsv-k12.org or terrance.young@hsv-k12.org.

o Please notify Nurse Tass trunecia.manning@hsv-k12.org if you have any issues relative to sickness/illness/medication.

Check-outs:

A student can only be checked out by an adult that is listed in PowerSchool. The adult must have a valid ID in order to check out a JHS student.

There will be no check-outs over the phone or via email.

College Counselor Weekly Email – The College Counselors send an email once per week with updates for all grade levels. If you are not receiving this email and would like to be added to the list, please send an email to Lacey.Guthrie@hsv-k12.org. Include your child’s name, grade level, and school.

Connect with the District College Counselors online! We’re sharing information about college, scholarships, FAFSA, and more! Click the link below to see our newsletter!!

https://www.smore.com/w2v6d

Facebook: HCS District College Counselors

SCHOLARSHIP Information:

Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/page/college-counseling

9th- 12th Grade – College Planning Timeline – It’s never too early to start planning for college! Check out the attached College Planning Timeline to see what you can be doing each year of high school to plan for the future.

11th & 12th Grade – Local Scholarship List – Check out the attached list of local scholarships! We update this list as we receive opportunities from local organizations throughout the year.

Attention, Class of 2027! Senior portrait appointments are now available through O.J.'s Photography LLC Studio. Multiple portrait packages are offered, and Cap & Gown photos are included with every sitting. Portrait sessions are by appointment only, and all photo packages can be viewed and ordered online. For questions, please contact Ms. Bush at Vanessea.bush@hsv-k12.org

Need Help or have questions/concerns? Please contact, Demetris Harris-Leverette, Principal

Email: demetris.harris@hsv-k12.org
Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/o/jhs

Location: 5000 Pulaski Pike Northwest, Huntsville, AL, USA
Phone: 2564288100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaeJemisonHS/
Twitter: @MaeJemisonHS