Jenks Freshman Academy
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Enrollment for Sophomore Year |
Believe it or not, it is already time for enrollment conference for our freshmen headed to the 10th grade. This semester, students had engaged in several activities during Advisory to explore their interests, goals, and possible career paths.
∙ February 23—Parents will receive an invitation to sign up for enrollment conferences using Koalander.
∙ March 3, 10—Enrollment conferences will be held virtually or at the Freshman Academy based upon parent preference (5:00-8:30 pm).
Ask your child about the ICAP plan created in Advisory. This four-year plan can lead to helpful conversations at home about each student’s chosen pathway. If you have questions about the enrollment process, please contact our Registrar deborah.stinson@jenksps.org, or our counselors at any time (amber.mayfield@jenksps.org or kimberly.catterson@jenksps.org).
JFA Spanish Club visits the Grace Living Center |
JFA Spanish teachers Maria Boscan and Lynne Dooley brought valentine goody bags with candy and a little lotion and a lip balm to the patients of the Grace Living Center. It was a great experience for the students, they enjoyed doing this project and all the "Grands" were surprise and excited about the little present.
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No School 2/27/26 JPS Collaboration/Distance Learning Day |
Please note that Friday, February 27th, is a Distance Learning/Collaboration Day for all JPS school sites. Please have your student look in Canvas for their assignments and learning activities.
Friday April 17th, 2026 will be the last Collaboration/Distance Learning Day for students. |
Attendance Matters
Please make sure that your student is attending regularly. If your student misses more than 10% of the semester, without a valid excuse, they could fail their classes due to attendance. Please be sure to call in your student if they are absent to Mrs. Jenny Ward at ext .2278.
Our Assistant Principals will be reaching out to you and your student if they are in danger of attendance failure.
Jenks PLAC
We are excited to give you the dates for the upcoming Jenks Parent Legislative Advocacy Coalition; PLAC. Our next meeting will take place on March 6, 2026, at the ESC from 12:00-1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided at each of our meetings. RSVP to Jenksplac@gmail.com.
The scheduled dates for the Jenks PLAC meeting are: 3/6/26, 4/3/26, 5/1/26
We would love for you to come and be a part of our discussion on ways to advocate for public funding that affects JPS, be informed on current legislative issues and promote the PLAC with our stakeholders and community.
Please reach out and let us know if you have any questions.
February Students of the Month
Staff members have recognized the following students for exhibiting the Portrait of a Graduate attributes over the month. These attributes include being effective communicators, displaying empathy, solving problems, advocating for themselves and others, and demonstrating resilience. Javion Yazzie Brennan Glaze Elan Patton Emma Frakes Kaylee Sharp Yipeng Zhou Anderson Hunt
Way to go Trojans and thank you for being the amazing students you are! |
JPS Bond Election—A sincere "Thank You"
The JPS Bond Election was passed last week. Because of supportive patrons through the years, our bond funds have led to innovative facilities and cutting-edge programs. This year’s bond issues include additional funding for our final construction addition to our Freshman Academy building. Bond monies have gone to various projects within our Freshman Academy that have made significant impact on our students, like a new kiln for our ceramics classes. For more information about other proposed items, please refer to our Jenks Public Schools website. From all of us at the Freshman Academy, thank you! We appreciate the continued support and your votes really do matter for our students and school. We are set for a July opening for the Freshman Academy and are excited to see the new building come together.
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Executive Functioning Support for Students
Developing the Skills That Drive Success As students begin high school, they are developing executive function skills — the brain-based abilities that help them plan, organize, manage time, regulate emotions, begin tasks, and follow through. These skills are guided by the prefrontal cortex, which continues developing throughout adolescence. Many common 9th-grade challenges — forgotten assignments, procrastination, or difficulty starting work — often reflect the development of executive skills rather than a lack of ability. In our classrooms, we have intentionally worked on these skills through AVID strategies. Students practice organization through structured binder or notebook systems, focused note-taking, strengthen accountability through collaboration, and reflect on their thinking to deepen their understanding of concepts. Parents can reinforce this growth at home by: Encouraging use of a planner or calendar (digital or handwritten) Breaking large tasks into smaller steps Asking, “What’s your plan?” to promote ownership Supporting consistent homework and sleep routines When school and home partner together, students build the independence and self-management needed to thrive. Stay tuned for more ways to partner with us and help support your student with the development of of these skills! Learn more about Parent Support for Executive Functioning Skills: https://www.thepathway2success.com/executive-functioning-skills-practice-at-home/ |
STUCO/PTAG Dance 3/7
On FSTUCO/PTAG Dance - Saturday March 7
I Love New York is next weekend! We are buzzing with excitement that the big night is finally here. However, to make the magic happen we need parent volunteers to help us make sure everything runs smoothly . Please consider giving a couple hours of your time, and come be a part of the return of the Freshman dance! We will send out a parent volunteer sign-up soon, so please be looking for that message.
Tickets are currently on sale on Powerschool until Friday, March 6th. Instructions for buying tickets are attached in this message.
You will also be able to buy tickets in person (with cash or card) during Freshman Lunch in the dining hall the week of the dance, March 4-6th.
If your student would like to bring an outside guest to the dance, aka a freshman who does not go to Jenks, have your student pick up a form for them in the FA Counseling Office!
Finally, don't forget the most important piece of info: the dance is on Saturday, March 7th from 7:00 - 10:00 pm in the Dining Hall!
Please be looking for the JFA STUCO Facebook page for some fun leading up to the dance next weekend!
Important Dates to Remember
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Luke Gray
Site Principal
Jenks Freshman Academy
(918) 299-4415 x2270