The following file summarizes important dates and holidays for ASD-N schools. Dates and times of JMH centric activities will be updated on this homepage (see the calendar on the right).asd-n_school_calendar_2014-2015.pdf
Dear Parents/Guardians, This is to inform you of the upcoming Immunization Campaign targeting Grade 9 students for the school year 2014-2015.All grade 9 students are eligible for a vaccine against meningococcal infection. This vaccine offers protection against four types of meningococcal disease: A, C, Y and W-135. You will be receive a pamphlet shortly that will include the consent form for your child.Please complete both sections of the consent forms and return to your child’s homeroom teacher by Thursday September 11, 2014.The immunization clinic will be held at James M.
Dear Parents /Guardians,As you are aware, the safety of your children, our students, is
of the utmost importance to us and this includes safe transportation to and
from school. The amount of requests
schools receive to place students on different school busses is a great
concern. This becomes difficult for administration to monitor as large numbers
of alternate bus passes are being issued. Young students are often unsure where
they are supposed to go and many may be unfamiliar to bus drivers. You have already provided the school with one alternate bus
First Day for new Grade 9 students only—Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014. A welcome BBQ will be provided for all Grade 9 students on Tuesday, free of charge.First Day for Grades 10, 11 and 12 students—Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014.On Sept 3rd, students may report to the following areas to pick up homeroom assignments, beginning at 8am: Grade 9: Homeroom (assigned Tuesday)Grade 10: JMH LibraryGrade 11: JMH CafeteriaGrade 12: JMH LoungeThe student fee of $40 may be paid in homeroom class. Locks may also be purchased for $10.
The following summarizes the new attendance incentive program; it is available electronically here: JMH Attendance Incentive Program IssueStudents who miss time frivolously are less likely to be successful. RationaleStudents and parents should be aware of the link between attendance and academic success.
Progress reports from each class will be sent home with students on Tuesday May 13. The school year is almost finished as we begin the final push to exams and graduation.Final Day of Classes: Friday June 6Exam Week: June 9 - 13Graduation Activities: June 16 - 20.Please refer to the JMH Events Calendar for the complete list of events and their times: May, June
