The 2008-2009 school year in JPS begins Thursday, August 7, and will be a full day. Here are a few important reminders:
Summer reading
Each student returning to JPS this fall has summer reading to complete. The summer reading list is posted on the JPS website (www.jackson.k12.ms.us), and the books are available in local libraries and bookstores. For more information, please call (601) 960-8302. Books can also be purchased at the Enochs Family Resource Center at 101 Near Street. You may call the center at (601) 960-8945.
Mandatory Dress Code
There is a mandatory dress code for all elementary and middle school students. Please contact your local school for more information regarding the dress code or visit the JPS website at www.jackson.k12.ms.us. Also, don't forget - for safety purposes - all students in grades K-12 are required to tuck shirts and blouses in slacks, skirts, and walking shorts.
Belts are required on pants with belt loops. Sagging pants are not allowed. Please contact your child's principal if you have a financial need related to the purchase of uniforms.
Meals and Transportation
Bus pick-up information will be mailed to parents during the last week of July. If you have transportation questions, please call 601-960-8919. Meal prices are as follows:
* Breakfast - $1.25 regular price, 30 cents for students who qualify for reduced meal prices
* Lunch for elementary students - $1.60 regular price, 40 cents for students who qualify for reduced meal prices
* Lunch for middle and high school students - $1.75 regular price, 40 cents for students who qualify for reduced meal prices
Important announcement for all JPS parents
Two proofs of residency are required of every student. Unless a student has an approved transfer from the JPS Pupil Placement Office, parents must provide two proofs of residency to their child's school between July 24 - August 29.
Policy dictates that the following are the only acceptable forms of proof of residency: Current utility bill (telephone, water, gas, electricity, cable), homestead exemption, mortgage deed, apartment or home lease, automobile registration, current insurance, current tag information, storage bill (for furniture because you have recently moved to the area), documentation from Department of Human Services concerning Food Stamps, Medicaid, TANF, CHIPS, or Child Care Certificates, letter of employment (no check stubs), recent tax documents, documentation for unemployment, disability or Social Security income or benefits, or Internet bill.
For more information, contact the JPS Pupil Placement Office at 601-960-8852.
Important Announcement for Middle School Parents
There is an Open House for NEW JPS middle school students and their parents
at all JPS middle schools:
Sunday, August 3, 2008
3-5 p.m.
Schedules will be given to students at the open house and on the first day of school.
JPS Districtwide Parent Conference August 28
Make plans now to attend the JPS Parent Conference on August 28.
To register, check with your child's school or call the JPS Enochs Family Resource Center at 601-960-8945.
