Welcome Back Jr.High

Welcome back to IJHS for another exciting school year! We are so excited to see all the students for the first day on August 27th!

A new school year brings new opportunities to learn, make friends, set goals, and discover new things about ourselves. We encourage every student to come to school each day ready to learn, try their best, and treat others with kindness and respect.

To our families, thank you for your continued support and partnership. Your encouragement makes a tremendous difference in our students’ success.

Let’s work together to make this school year one filled with learning, laughter, kindness, and achievement. We are so excited for all that we will accomplish together!

Welcome back, and here’s to an amazing school year!

Please refer to the Jr. High Website for more information! https://jh.iasd.cc/

Dr. Mike Minnick, Principal

Ms. Krista Templeton, Principal

Students will report to the cafeteria or gym upon arrival in the morning. If students enter through the main doors they will move to the gym or cafeteria at 7:10. Students will remain in those two locations until the bell rings at 7:20.

Just a reminder that students must ride their assigned buses and get on and off at their assigned bus stops. Students will not be permitted to ride unassigned buses for any reason other than an emergency, except as approved by the principal or director of transportation. There are no day-to-day changes in a student’s bus assignment.

Student pick-ups and drop-offs are off the Schyrock Ave by the gymnasium. Please avoid the bus lanes during pick-up and arrival times.

VISITORS

All visitors are should contact the school at least 15 minutes in advance to visit the school. All visitors to the school must sign in at the main office and receive a visitor’s pass. No one should arrive at a school unannounced and expect to be allowed in.

Attendance Procedures

Please review the following attendance procedures carefully:

• Absences are initially marked unexcused until a written excuse is provided.

• Written excuses must be submitted within three days of the absence. Please refer to the student handbook for complete details.

• Electronic permissions may be submitted through PowerSchool only.

• The only accepted forms of documentation are:

• A PowerSchool submission through the Student Absence Form, or

• A handwritten note submitted within three days of the absence.

🖥️ How to Submit an Absence Form in PowerSchool

From the left-hand navigation menu, select:

Forms → General Forms → Student Absence Form

This form may be used for:

• Absences

• Tardies

• Early dismissals

Please be sure to include all required information when submitting the form.

📞 A Note About the Autocaller

Thank you for your patience as we adjust to the new attendance system.

Please remember that an absence must be approved before you are removed from the autocaller. With the transition to the new system and the increased volume of submissions, there may occasionally be delays or timing errors.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this transition!

📊 Grading Scale Changes

The district will now use the following grading scale:

Thank you for taking the time to review these important updates!

Powerschool opens up on August 17th. Families will be able to access student schedules and homerooms. Please be patient as adjustments may be made.

Come find your homeroom, check your schedule, and meet your teachers!

Welcome back!

Labor Day

Picture Day

6-8 All are welcome!