Jenkins Journal

Herschel V. Jenkins High School

"Herschel V. Jenkins believed that education was the key to improving lives, the cornerstone of a strong community, and the path to a better world."

1800 E Derenne Ave,│ Savannah, GA 31406

Tel:(912) 395-6300

Dr. Justin Durham, Principal

Justin.Durham@sccpss.com

Mr. Alfred Williams, Assistant Principal

Alfred.Williams@sccpss.com

Mrs. Faria Polite, Assistant Principal

Faria.Polite@sccpss.com

In wake of the tragic events that occurred last week in Barrow County at Apalachee High School, schools across the state are dealing with multiple disruptions associated with threats made on social media or hoaxes that suggest a threat toward a school. These actions that recklessly express threatening commentary and violence have no place in our school community. Any hoax or comments that make threatening remarks toward a school or toward the school staff and students will be taken seriously and will be fully investigated.

In addition to administrative consequences listed in the student code of conduct, law enforcement officials remind us that anyone making specific threats on social media will be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Our top priority remains the protection of our students and staff and we work daily to provide a safe, warm, welcoming learning environment in all schools across Savannah-Chatham County. Our school district continues to implement a layered security approach that includes safety screenings, access control systems, security cameras, and school resource officers who are trained to respond in emergency situations.

However, school safety is a shared responsibility, and we need your assistance. Please take a moment to talk to your child about the dangers of making inappropriate comments on social media. Any student found responsible for making threats toward our schools or toward another student or staff member could face serious consequences including felony charges. We remind everyone that if you see or hear a threat, report it to local law enforcement immediately. Notify authorities but don’t share or forward the threat until law enforcement has had a chance to investigate.

Remember, school safety is everyone’s responsibility, and we need you to help us maintain the positive learning spaces that make up our great school system. We thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Parents, please complete the Annual Evaluation Survey Google Form for the 2024-2025 school year by Monday September 16, 2024.

https://forms.gle/WCGptej4Q5kmZ1mF8

The Year Round Update(YRU) form is available in the PowerSchool Parent Access Portal in both English and Spanish. This form allows parents/guardians the ability to update phone numbers, emails, and emergency contacts anytime throughout the rest of the school year. Data is updated immediately in PowerSchool upon form submission.

In addition, a link and acknowledgement for the Code of Conduct is located on the YRU. This will allow schools to have anyone who has not acknowledged the Code of Conduct do so by completing YRU form via the Parent Access portal.

Please note that addresses and parent/guardian names cannot be updated in the YRU. To update an address, parents/guardians should use the Address update form located inside PowerSchool Parent Access under Forms.

Troubleshooting with parents:

Have Parent log into their PowerSchool Parent Portal via the web, not the PowerSchool app.

On the left Navigation Pane (toward the bottom) click on “Year-Round Update

***Important Note: If the parent is unable to see left navigation pane or year round update please click the light blue arrow on the left hand corner and it should appear.***

On the Year-Round Update Page Review the student’s information. The bottom of the form shows the Student Code of Conduct section. The Student code of Conduct link is clickable. Review the code of Conduct, check the acknowledgement box, type full name, and enter today’s date. Click Submit to save the changes.

The Savannah Section of the National Council of Negro Women would like to invite the Community to participate in our Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraising Contest.

Decorate a Pumpkin to show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness. All pumpkins entered will be on display at the Oglethorpe Mall for voting, Date to be determined. The community is invited to scan a QR code to submit their vote for the pumpkin they like. You will also be able to share a link for those who cannot visit the mall to submit a vote.

The winner with the most votes will be announced at the Oglethorpe Mall on October 12, 2024. We will also present the proceeds from the fundraiser to the Telfair Mammography Fund.

Entry fee is $25 for adult organizations; $15 for collegiate organizations; and $10 for K-12 participants (schools, youth programs, etc..). Your organization can raise additional funds for additional votes. For every $5 donated, your organization will receive 1 additional vote.

Pumpkins can be of any size. Fresh pumpkins should not have any punctures or cuts of any kind. (puncturing pumpkins could increase decay.) Pumpkins should be brought to the Oglethorpe Mall on (Date to be Determined) for display. More information will be provided.

To enter, submit your registration here (Breast Cancer Awareness Pumpkin Decorating Contest). If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Washington @ 912-787-0068 or lichelle75@gmail.com.

Swim season tryouts will be held Oct 7th from 5:30-6:30pm at the Chatham County Aquatic Center located at 7240 Sallie Mood Dr, Savannah.

Please have interested swimmers fill out the form (below). They MUST FILL IT OUT IN ORDER TO TRY OUT. The form is due by Oct 1st.

FORM TO SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/czV3S1JKNL4q5LF68

Practice will begin October 9th for those who make the swim team. Tryouts (and practices) will last for 1 hour – from 5:30 – 6:30pm. Students who are currently participating in fall sports will have the opportunity to tryout for the swim team on Monday, Nov 4th.

They will need to be dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin immediately at 5:30. They should also have googles and a swim cap. We do not provide swimsuits or goggles. Please tell your interested swimmers that they will only be allowed to participate if they are wearing proper swim team attire (see below) – no 2 piece/bikini bathing suits allowed for girls.

Event: Dual Enrollment Student Success Orientation

When: Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Time: 6:00pm

Location: HVJ Auditorium

As this event is MANDATORY, the expectation is for ALL students and ALL parents to attend. Please be prepared to sign in as valuable information will be shared.

Do you know where you stand with your credits needed for graduation? Are you on track to graduate? Off track? Unsure on how to prepare for your next steps after high school? Let's talk about it and make a plan for your success!

Starting Monday, September 23, 2024, counselors will begin conducting senior status meetings. You will be scheduled to report to the auditorium-by advisement. In addition to discussing your graduation status (you will receive your individualized status), post-secondary plans for life after graduation, and steps you will need to take to be prepared for life after high school, you will receive your own Senior Packet full of useful senior resources. See below for the scheduled dates for seniors to report to the auditorium for their senior meeting by advisement class.

Monday, September 23rd at 9:00 am, Advisement Classes- Mrs. Wilson, Ms. Newberry, Ms. Rivera

Tuesday, September 24th at 9:00 am, Advisement Classes- Ms. Hall, Mrs. Decker, Ms. Ballance

Wednesday, September 25th at 9:00 am- Advisement Classes- Mr. Leggett, Mrs. Ewbank, Mrs. Crain

Thursday, September 26th at 9:00 am- Advisement Classes- Mrs. Wragg, Mrs. Baker, Mr. Powell

Friday, September 27th at 9:00 am- Advisement Classes- Mr. Evans, Ms. Miles, Ms. Paler, Mrs. Police, Ms. Queen, Ms. Saul, Ms. Sukkestead, Mr. Benton, Ms. Jablonski, Mr. Kroeze, Dr. Kam, Ms. Fernandez

In addition to the senior meetings being held above, we will be hosting a senior parent night meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2024, 6:00 pm in the auditorium. This senior parent night meeting will further discuss important information that you need to know regarding your senior year.

We look forward to meeting with you!

Felisha Jackson

Professional School Counselor

Grades 9-12 (last names P-Z)

H.V. Jenkins High School

1800 East Derenne Avenue

Savannah, Georgia 31406

(912)395-6314 (Office Number)

Book an appointment with Ms. Jackson

Hello Jenkins Warrior Family,

My name is Mr. M. Greene, and I am proud to serve as the Title I Family and Community Relations Specialist for Jenkins High School.

The purpose of Title I funding is to ensure that all children have a “significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps."

Jenkins High School has a Family Resource Center in which families can obtain information, resources, and support for the betterment of their child’s education. Feel free to stop by and visit the Family Resource Center. Drop ins are welcome, however scheduled appointments are recommended.

Feel free to contact Mr. Greene at (912)395-6300.

¡La participación familiar del Título I ya está aquí!

Hola familia guerrera Jenkins,

Mi nombre es Sr. M. Greene y estoy orgulloso de desempeñarme como especialista en relaciones familiares y comunitarias del Título I para la escuela secundaria Jenkins.

El propósito de los fondos del Título I es garantizar que todos los niños tengan una "oportunidad significativa de recibir una educación justa, equitativa y de alta calidad, y cerrar las brechas de rendimiento educativo".

Escuela secundaria Jenkins tiene un Centro de recursos familiares en el que las familias pueden obtener información, recursos y apoyo para mejorar la educación de sus hijos. No dude en pasar y visitar el Centro de recursos familiares. Las visitas sin cita previa son bienvenidas, sin embargo, se recomiendan citas programadas.

No dude en comunicarse con el Sr. Greene al (912) 395-6300.

Hello Warrior Parents,

If you are interested in joining Jenkins High School’s School Council, please contact Mr. M. Greene, Family and Community Relations Specialist, at (912)395-6300. School Council gives members the opportunity to participate in the school-based academic plan, to achieve the goals of the school.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Hola padres guerreros,

Si está interesado en unirse al Consejo Escolar de Jenkins High School, comuníquese con el Sr. M. Greene, Especialista en Relaciones Familiares y Comunitarias, al (912) 395-6300. El Consejo Escolar brinda a los miembros la oportunidad de participar en el plan académico escolar, para lograr las metas de la escuela.

¡Esperamos tener noticias suyas!

If you would like to volunteer at your child’s school, please complete the VISTA (Volunteers in Schools Targeting Achievement) application on the SCCPSS District Website or you can click on the link below to apply. https://appgarden2.app-garden.com/VolTrackGA625.nsf

¿Quieres ser voluntario?

Si desea ser voluntario en la escuela de su hijo, complete la solicitud VISTA (Volunteers in Schools Targeting Achievement) en el sitio web del distrito SCCPSS o puede hacer clic en el enlace a continuación para presentar la solicitud. https://appgarden2.app-garden.com/VolTrackGA625.nsf

On Thursday, September 17, 2024, at 9:00am, we will host our 2024-2025 Annual Title I Meeting, via a pre-recorded presentation on the Jenkins High School Website. The purpose of this meeting is to provide valuable information on what Title I is and how families can receive increased support through Title I services. Please plan to attend this Virtual Annual Title I Meeting as important information about the Title I Program will be presented. We look forward to you participating in this Virtual Annual Title I Meeting via a pre-recorded video presentation on Thursday, September 17, 2024.

El jueves 17 de septiembre de 2024, a las 9:00 a. m., organizaremos nuestra reunión anual de Título I 2024-2025, a través de una presentación pregrabada en el sitio web de Jenkins High School. El propósito de esta reunión es brindar información valiosa sobre qué es el Título I y cómo las familias pueden recibir mayor apoyo a través de los servicios del Título I. Haga planes para asistir a esta reunión virtual anual de Título I, ya que se presentará información importante sobre el Programa de Título I. Esperamos que participe en esta reunión anual virtual del Título I a través de una presentación en video pregrabada el jueves 17 de septiembre de 2024.

Homecoming Spirit Shirts are now available to order. Shirts are $15 each and range from Small to XXXLarge. Students may purchase shirts online via SchoolCash or in room 1310 (cash only). The deadline to pay for a shirt is Thursday, September 19,2024.

Students complete the interest application by September 20th. We are asking for 20 students per school: https://forms.gle/QKiufh8XhuZbhfmj7

NASA is hosting a virtual Back-to-School Career Day on Thursday, September 26th and registered schools will have access to NASA employees, resources and an interactive panel. Registration for the event closes on Thursday, September 5th. https://stemgateway.nasa.gov/s/course-offering/a0B3d000001pt5q/926-nasas-backtoschool-career-day-virtual-participation

School starts at 7:20 am.

Our administrative team as made a commitment to having the doors open for our greeting and safety procedures every morning by 6:45 am. Please remember that we are the largest high school in the district with current 1,250 students that must be greeted properly and taken through the safety protocols daily.

If you are dropping your student off at 7:15 am, they are going to be late to class. If you would like to beat the long car drop-off line, the best time to arrive is between 6:45 -7:10 am.

Please drop your student off in the front of the school if you arrive after 7:30 am.

It is our goal to ensure that students get home safely and provide a safe afterschool atmosphere for student athletes, clubs, afterschool tutorials, and band. In order to ensure that we continue to create this environment please adhere to the following procedures:

• Any student that stays after school must be under the supervision of an adult employee by SCCPSS.
• Once a student leaves the building, they will not be allowed to come back into building.
• Students that are walking or being picked up in the front of the building must exit through the front door of the school.
• Students riding the bus must exit through the bus loading doors.
• Students that walk or are being picked up in the car riding loop must exit through the cafeteria doors.
• Students staying for after school activities (Clubs, Tutoring, etc.) must report immediately to their sponsor at the sound of the bell.
• All Band members, JROTC cadets, Student-Athletes must report to the band, JROTC, and athletics hallway 1700 immediately afterschool. (If your student needs to retrieve items from their vehicle, they are to report to their coach, sponsor, or director and wait until the building has been cleared by the administrative team.)

Failure the to adhere to these daily procedures will result in the loss of afterschool activities privileges. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

• Please drop students off in the designated area during morning drop off and afternoon pick up.
• Please do not block traffic in the afternoon when splitting into the double lanes for pick up. Please pull forward and obey the staff members on duty. It is imperative that you be patient and stay focused.

Students are working together to complete Microsoft word activities (MS Word relay) and other photos showing students categorizing job description for employability skills.

HVJFCCLA travelled to Camp John Hope in Fort Valley, Georgia for GAFCCLA State Officer Training. We are so excited for the upcoming events for our FCCLA chapter!

We are writing to inform you of an important update regarding athletic event supervision that will take effect on Thursday, September 13, 2024. This change will be in place for all SCCPSS high school athletic contests and specific middle school events, including football, track, and all playoff games

Please ensure that this new change is communicated to your staff and families in advance of the implementation date. We have chosen this timing to provide ample opportunity to communicate and manage this change effectively.

Thank you for your attention to this matter and your cooperation in ensuring a smooth transition to this new policy.

Our school mission is to ignite a passion for learning and teaching at high levels. Herschel V. Jenkins High Schools will provide a world-class educational that produces students of character prepared for the future. To ensure we communicate the necessary information to our stakeholders, I would encourage parents/guardians to contact me @ Justin.Durham@sccpss.com to share ways to improve our communication. We will correspond every Sunday via Bright Arrow (Parent and student email), JHS Facebook, the JHS webpage, and the SCCPSS webpage. Please let us know if you are not receiving this correspondence at (912) 395-6300​ .

Email: Justin.Durham@sccpss.com

Website: https://spwww.sccpss.com/schools/jenkins/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 1800 E Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 31406
Phone: (912) 395-6300​
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