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*****PARENT COMMAND CENTER*****
The Tangipahoa Parish School System has set up a web application through its JPAMS called the Parent Command Center. This application is an online (Internet/web) student information system for the parents/guardians.
The purpose of the online system is to allow parents/guardians a safe and secure means to review their child's class assignments, homework, grades, attendance records, discipline, transcripts, and other information throught the Internet or Web in order to monitor their child's progress in school.
*****For more information on the system stop by the school office.
*******LEAP and ILEAP testing April 1,2,3,6,7 2009
SCHOOL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
******July 28th, 29th, 30th, 2008 9 am - 2 pm**************
School Registration (for new students to the Ponchatoula School District, who will be attending 7th and 8th grade).
When registering your child, please make sure that you have the following information. Your Child's:
Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Report Card
Immunization Card
Proof of Residency (call the office for requirements)
Separation/Divorce Situations - Court Order signed by a Judge declaring custody.
* Note - Hardship cases will be determined by the
Child Welfare and Attendance Officer and reviewed
by the Compliance Officer.
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PARENTS: IMPORTANT
WE HAVE BEEN ASKED(AGAIN) BY THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO REMIND YOU NOT TO DROP OFF OR PICK UP YOUR CHILD IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL. YOU ARE ASKED TO PICK UP OR DROP OFF YOUR CHILD ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE SCHOOL (4TH STREET).
PARENTS NOT USING THE PROPER AREA TO LOAD AND UNLOAD THEIR CHILD ARE CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION FOR OUR WALKING STUDENTS AND STUDENTS RIDING THE BUS.
PLEASE ASSIST US IN FOLLOWING THE RULES.
THANK YOU!
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Ponchatoula Junior High School 2008-2009 Football Schedule
8/21 PJHS Jamboree 5 pm PJHS
9/3 Southside 6 pm PJHS
9/9 Sumner 6 pm PJHS
9/16 Springield 6 pm Springfield
9/23 Hammond 6 pm HHS
9/30 Amite 6 pm PJHS
10/7 Kentwood 6 pm PJHS
10/14 Loranger 6 pm Loranger
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PASS: Practice Assessment/Strengthen Skills is an Internet learning tool that gives Louisiana students the opportunity to solve multiple-choice, short-answer, and essay questions similar to those on LEAP and GEE. Students can take a test on their computer and receive instructional feedback tailored to their responses to improve their knowledge, skills and problem-solving abilities. Sign on to www.louisianapass.org.
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HIGH STAKES IS BACK!
The Tangipahoa Parish School Board voted to
Reinstate High Stakes Testing for Tangipahoa Parish;
However, the achievement levels needed to be considered for promotion has changed.
Following is the policy:
Students in the 8th Grade must score at least one Basic and one Approaching Basic in English Language Arts & Mathematics in order to be considered for promotion. Students who do not achieve this "combination" of scores during the Spring 2009 testing will be required to:
- attend summer remediation and
- take the summer retest.
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PONCHATOULA JR HIGH
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
2008-2009
7 single subject notebooks (replaced as needed)
7 pocket folders with prongs
5 packs of loose-leaf paper
5 manilla folders
Pens (blue or black)
Pencils (# 2)
$25.00 Supply Fee
$15.00 P. E. Uniform (must be purchased from school)
* This is a list of supplies that will be needed to begin the school year, additional supplies may be
requested.
Please refer to your Student Planner for any further information concerning the activities taking place at Ponchatoula Jr. High School.
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High Stakes Testing Information
Beginning with the 2002-2003 school year, the waiver for students with disabilities participating on "on-level" testing has been eliminated.
Nonpublic and Home Schooled Students Transferring to the Public School System: Participation in the LEAP 21
Local school systems shall offer LEAP 21 summer remediation to nonpublic/home schooled 4th and 8th grade students who schore at the unsatisfactory LEAP 21 achievement level and to those who did not test in the spring, but wish to prepare for summer administration. School systems may charge a fee, not to exceed $100.00 per student for this attendance. This summer remediation fee shall be refunded upon the student's enrollment in that public school system the semester immediately following summer remediation.
Students who score at the Unsatisfactory achievement level are not required to attend summer school offered by the local school system to be eligible to take the summer retest. However, students must attend the LEA offered summer school to be eligible for the appeals process or the policy override.
Students who participate in the Spring administration only or Summer administration only and score at the Unsatisfactory achievement level are not eligible for the appeals process or the policy override. These students are not eligible to take the IOWA Test for placement purposes.
Students taking the IOWA Tests are not eligible for either a retest ot the appeals process. These students may be eligible for the policy override based upon a decision by the School Building Level Committee (SBLC).
The High Stakes Testing Policy and the local Pupil Progression Plan shall govern grade placement of students transferring to the local school systems. As a result of the recent disasters in our state, the Tangipahoa Parish School System voted to uphold the "hih stakes" testing policy by requiring students to make at least "Approaching Basic/Basic" combination in each high stakes area (Language Arts and Math). Students who fail to meet this criteria will be required to attend summer remediation and participate in the retest. Failure to achieve a passing score will result in retention.
We will make every attempt to keep this calendar up to date. If you have any questions concerning the activities on the school calendar, please sent us a note or contact the school at (985) 370-5322. Again, Thank you for your interest and support in Ponchatoula Jr. High School.
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