CONWAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
PARENT GUIDE for 2012-2013
A quick reference of CJHS Staff
and frequently asked questions.
Table of Contents
Message From the Principal
1
Bell, Student & Check in / out Schedule/Procedure
2
Student Attendance Record
3
Student’s Schedule and Textbook Record
4
Student’s Extra Curricular School Activities Schedule
5
Student’s Personal Information
5
Phone Directory / Administrative Assignments
6
Tentative Calendar of Events for 2011-2012
7
Faculty & Staff E-mail Directory
9
Pick-up / Drop-off Locations
12
Check-in / Check-out Procedures
12
Tardies
12
Absences & Make-up Work
13
Student Deliveries, Messages & Telephone Use
13
Transportation Regulations for Students
14
Parking
14
Lunch Procedures
15
Lockers / ID
16
Textbooks
16
Schedule Changes
17
Renaissance Program
17
Driver’s Test Form
18
Worker’s Permits
19
Standardized Exams
19
Media Center
20
Counseling Center
20
Extra Curricular Activities & Organizations
20
Visitors & Volunteers
21
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Parents/Guardians:
I would like to welcome you to Conway Junior High for the
2012-2013 school year. This is an exciting time for our district
and our school, and I am honored to be the principal of CJH. I
look forward to leading our staff as we provide a positive learning
environment that presents both challenging and engaging learning
experiences for our students. I believe strong community and
parent relationships are vital to the success of our school, and I
want to extend an open invitation to you to actively take part in
your student’s education. I would also like to personally thank you
for entrusting your child to us.
We are going to have an outstanding year!
Travis Barrentine
Principal
Conway Junior High
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Conway Junior High
Bell Schedule - 2012-2013
Time
8:07
8:15
Period
First Bell
Tardy Bell
Best Check in/Check out Times
After bell rings
Before bell rings
8:15 – 9:15
9:20 – 10:10
10:15 – 11:05
1 Period
2nd Period
3rd Period
8:15 to 8:20
9:20 to 9:25
10:15 to 10:20
9:10 to 9:15
10:05 to 10:10
11:00 to 11:05
1st Lunch Shift
11:05 – 11:35
11:40 – 12:30
8th Grade
Lunch
4th Period
11:40 to 11:45
12:25 to 12:30
2nd Lunch Shift
11:10 – 12:00
12:00 – 12:30
9th Grade
4th Period
Lunch
11:10 to 11:15
11:55 to 12:00
12:35 - 1:25
1:30 - 2:20
2:25 - 3:15
5th Period
6th Period
7th Period
12:35 to 12:40
1:30 to 1:35
2:25 to 2:30
1:20 to 1:25
2:15 to 2:20
3:10 to 3:15
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Check–in/Check-out Procedures –Attendance Office, South Bldg. - Davis St.
Students who arrive between 8:15 – 8:30 a.m. must sign in through
the attendance office and obtain an admit slip to class.
In order for students to receive maximum instruction time they
should be checked in/out only at five (5) minutes prior to or five
(5) minutes after the bell rings.
If checking your student out for lunch please have them meet you
in the South Attendance Office instead of going to the
cafeteria.
NOTES: ______________________________________________
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Student Attendance/Absence Record
Date
Reason
Check Check Dr.
Day(s) of Week
In
Out
Note
M T W T F Time Time
NOTES:
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Student’s Schedule and Textbook Record
1st Semester
Prd. Subject Instructor Room Book Title Bk. # Cond. Price
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2
3
4
5
6
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2nd Semester
Prd. Subject Instructor Room Book Title Bk. # Cond. Price
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Schedule Change(s)
From
Textbook
To
Date Subject Teacher Returned Subject Teacher Reason
** Students are responsible for ALL textbooks issued to them
and must be checked back in to the teacher that issued the
book in order to receive credit. Example: If your child has a
schedule change and is issued a textbook, he/she must return
the book to that teacher before moving on to the new class.
The average textbook replacement cost is $25.00 - $82.00.
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EXTRA CURRICULAR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
1st Semester
Activity
Location
Day(s) of Week
M T W T F S
Time
S
Day(s) of Week
M T W T F S
Time
S
2nd Semester
Activity
Location
GRADES
Edline Code # ___________________________________
Subject
Teacher
Date Grades 
Students Personal Information
In order for parents/guardians/students to receive
correspondence from CJH it is imperative that we have an
accurate address, phone and contact number. All changes
must be reported to the office as soon as possible.
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Phone Directory & Administrative Assignments:
450-4860:
Principal:
Mr. Travis Barrentine
Bookkeeping:
Ms. Longing
Ext. 222
Ext. 223
Counseling Center:
Mrs. Finch (Students whose last name begins with A – Go)
Ms. Duncan (Students whose last name begins with Gr-M)
Mrs. Oates (Students whose last name begins with N – Z)
Mrs. Foster (Registrar (enroll/withdraw students)
Ext. 231
Ext. 232
Ext. 233
Ext. 234
Mrs. Sorenson, Administrative Assistant to the Counselors
(driver’s test form, transcripts, announcements, & calendar)
Ext. 221
Nurse
Ms. Villines
Ext. 226
Sp. Ed. Designee:
__________
Ext. 255
Bilingual Liaison:
Grace Smith
(Interpreter for Spanish speaking families)
Ext. 235
Long Term Alternative:
__________
Ext. 238
SRO (School Resource Officer):
Ofc. Canady Ext. 240
450-4840:
Asst. Principals:
Mrs. Ferguson (Students whose last name begins with N – Z) Ext. 243
Mr. Darley (Students whose last name begins with Gr – M)
Ext. 225
Mr. Broyles (Students whose last name begins with A –Go)
Ext. 242
Attendance: Mrs. Glover
Mrs. Ruble
North Office
South Office
(Check-in/Check- out; student messages & deliveries)
Media Center:
Mrs. Messmer
450-6627: Cafeteria: Mrs. Howard
Ext. 241
Ext. 228
Ext. 245
(Lunch Accounts)
Ext. 244
450-4892: Transportation/Bus Issues
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2012-2013 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Aug.
Aug.
13-17 Teacher Professional Development Days
20 First Day of School – 1st Semester Begins
Sept.
3 Labor Day Holiday – School Dismissed
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
17 1st 9 weeks ends
24-25 Parent/Teacher Conferences – Elementary
29-30 Parent/Teacher Conferences – Secondary
Nov.
Nov.
19-20 Teacher Prof. Dev./Flex Day - Students Dismissed
21-23 Thanksgiving Holidays/School Dismissed
Dec.
21 2nd 9 weeks / 1st semester ends
Dec. 24 – Jan. 7
Jan.
Christmas Holidays – School Dismissed
04 Prof. Dev./Flex Day - Students Dismissed /
Act 1469 (Inclement weather - 1st make-up day)
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
07 P. D./Act 1469 (2nd make-up day) Students Dismissed
08 3rd 9wks/2nd sem. begins–Students Return
21 Martin Luther King,Jr. Holiday–School Dismissed
Feb.
18 President’s Day – School Dismissed
Mar.
15 3rd 9weeks ends
Mar. 18-22 Spring Break – School Dismissed
Mar. 27-28 Parent / Teacher Conferences – Elementary
Mar.
29 Tchr. Prof. Dev./Flex Day/Act 1469 (3rd make-up day)
Apr.
03-04 Parent/Teacher Conferences – Secondary
May
30 4th 9 weeks/2nd semester ends UNLESS WE HAVE MAKE-
May
31 Act 1469 (4th make-up day)
UP DAYS
June
3 Act 1469 (5th make-up day) LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
TESTING DATES:
October – Explore - 8th grade
April 4 – Iowa - 9th grade
April 8–12 –Benchmark – 8th grade
April 16-17 – Geometry EOC
April 23-24 – Biology EOC
May 7-8 – Algebra EOC
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Extenuating Circumstances – “any causes” which force the
Conway Public School District (CPSD) to close un-expectedly.
Extenuating Circumstances that cause CPSD to close will be made
up according to the schedule below which provides instructional
make-up time before state testing begins in March/April.
(1st) make-up day – Friday, January 4, 2013
(2nd ) make-up day – Monday, January 7, 2013
(3rd) make-up day – Monday, March 29, 2013
If extenuating circumstances cause CPSD to be closed before
January, then the first available make-up date on the schedule
above will be used. Once the dates above are exhausted, any
remaining make-up days will be after May 24th. Any scheduled
professional development days that were used for instructional
make-up will be rescheduled on the day(s) immediately following
the last student instructional day. Professional Development FlexDays will be made up last.
Other Important Dates:
ACT Test Dates:
CJH Testing Code: 040-492
Registration
Late Registration
Test Date
Deadline
Late Fee Required
 2012:
Sept. 8
Aug. 17
Aug. 18 - 24
Oct. 27
Sept. 21
Sept. 22 – Oct. 5
Dec. 8
Nov. 2
Nov. 3 – 16
 2013:
Feb. 9
Jan. 11
Jan. 12 – 18
April 13
March 8
March 9 – 22
June 8
May 3
May 4 – 17
TENTATIVE MONTHLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
*Calendar will be updated at the beginning of each month on
our website.
www.conwayschools.org then go to secondary, CJHS, publications,
calendar or announcements
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CONWAY JUNIOR HIGH E-MAIL DIRECTORY
2012-2013
Note: Each e-mail prefix ends with @conwayschools.net. *Missing
email addresses were not available at print time. Go to
Conway Public School’s web site, click on “about us” then
email directory, type in teacher’s name then enter
FACULTY
Amenta, Curt
Bagwell, Rebecca
Barrentine, Travis
Bell, Annette
Bing, Buck
Bird, Jameslyn
Bowles, Todd
Branscum, Kara
Branscum, Kyle
Brown, Cindy
Broyles, Ben
Burgess, Jeffery
Burks, David
Canady, Sean
Caplan, Darcy
Carter, Arrel
Choate, Odes
Clanton, Kaye
Clardy, Terry
Cobb, Roshell
Cunningham, Jan
Darley, Benjamin
Davis, Thomas
DeStefano, Kevin
Dow, Linda
Duncan, Sandy
Dykes, Lana
Echols, Dayna
POSITION
E-MAIL
Sp. Ed./Self Cont.
amentac
Sp. Ed./Asst. Inclusion
bagwellr
Principal
barrentinet
English
bella
Phy. Science/Athletics
bingb
Spanish I
birdj
Civics/Economics
bowlest
Phy. Science
Algebra I
branscuk
English 8th
brownc
Asst. Principal
broylesb
SC & RR Math
burgessj
Sp. Ed.
burksd
SRO
sean.canady@cityofconway.org
capland
SC Eng. & Fam. Con. Sci. cartera
Math 8th
choateo
Science P AP
clantonk
Health& Safety
clardyt
Orchestra
cobbr
Band
cunningj
Asst. Principal
darleyb
Career Orient.
davist
World Hist./World Hist. P AP
destefanok
Science 8
dowl
Counselor (Gr-O)
duncans
Algebra I P AP
dykesl
Child Dev./Family Cons. Sci/Human
echolsd
Rel./ Pers./Fam. Finan./Nutrit/Wellness
Ferguson, Pam
Ferrand, Melinda
Asst. Principal (A – Go)
Science 8
fergusonp
ferrandm
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Finch, Shawn
Fisher, Christi
Counselor (A – Go)
Comp. Bus. Appl/Comp. Kybrdg/
AR History/PE:Trk 9B White
fisherc
fosterd
fostermh
francisa
fulksb
garrettc
giffordj
gilmorec
gloverp
grayj
grayr
hazelm
hibbardm
hickeyc
hilld
holcombk
holders
huskeys
johnsonj
johnsonl
johnsonw
josephb
kendrict
Algebra II / Algebra I
English 9 / Yearbook I
French I
Sp. Ed.
CJH Bookkeeping
Ft. Bl. 8 White/Boys PE/
Art/Drawing I
Math 8/Geometry 8
Physical Science
Career Orientation
Sp. Ed.
English 9 P AP/English 9
kincyk
laddd
lamars
lewisb
longingm
tmallett
massingillc
maullf
mauls
mccollut
mcgehees
mckeep
Comp Appl I
Foster, Darryll
Foster, Melissa
Francis, Alicia
Fulks, Beth
Garrett, Carolyn
Gifford, Jeff
Gilmore, Coleene
Glover, Peggy
Gray, Joy
Gray, Robin
Hazel, Marlene
Hibbard, Martha
Hickey, Chata
Hill, Dax
Holcomb, Katti
Holder, Sherry
Huskey, Sam
Johnson, Jeannie
Johnson, LaShanta
Johnson, Will
Joseph, Bill
Kendrick, Todd
Killingsworth, Katy
Kincy, Kristal
Ladd, Deena
Lamar, Stephanie
Lewis, Brandi
Longing, Martha
Mallett, Trent
Massingill, Chris
Maull, Felix
Maull, Stacy
McCollum, Tamara
McGehee, Shari
McKee, Paula
finchs
In School Suspension
Registrar
English 9
RR English 9
Assist/RREnglish 9
CAAC Math
Agri.Sci. Tech/Ldrshp/Comm.
Admn. Asst./Attendance
Science 8/World Histroy
RR Math 9/Assist
Geometry
Spanish I B/Spanish I
Science 8/VB Blue
Biology P AP
8th English / Dance
Am. Hist. P AP/Am. Hist.
Choir
Journalism
8/9 G Bsktbl.White/SH/Health/Safety
Boys PE 8/PE:Bsktbl 9B/Bsktbl.8 B
Science 8**/Science 8
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McMahan, Lana
McMillan, Tommy
McMoran, Teri
Messmer, Sherry
Moseley, Lori
Muldrow, Mary
Niswonger, Weeji
North, Thomas
Oates, Lisa
Petty, Barrett
Prince, Jeff
Pruett, Kim
Randall, Pattie
Raney, Leigh Ann
Reed, Ryan
Roark, Desarae
Rodery, Benjamin
Rollans, Elizabeth
Romeo, Cynthia
Ruble, Angela
Rye, Christina
Smith, Melissa
Sorenson, Darlene
Spainhour, Krista
Spiridigliozzi, A.J.
Steinmetz, Kyndle
Stephens, Sonya
Stroman, Jacob
Thomey, Shannon
Tidwell, Amy
Tillery, Charissa
Vann, Cole
Villines, Dana
Wahlquist, Scott
West, Megan
Williams, Charles
Wilson, Dewayne
Worlow, Lisa
Algebra I
SH / Health/Safety / Ath.
Eng. 9 / Eng. 9** / Cheer
Librarian
SC Phy. Sci. / Assist
Civics / Economics
Phy. Sci. / Phy. Sci.**
JROTC
Counselor
Math 8
Civics / Civics** / Ath.
Assist / RR English 8
Sp. Ed. Designee
Comp. Bus. Appl.
mcmahanl
mcmillat
mcmorant
messmers
brainerdl
muldrowm
niswonge
northt
oatesl
pettyb
Prince
pruettk
randallp
raneyl
Am. Hist.**/Am. Hist./World Hist. reedr
Speech Pathologist
roarkd
Algebra I / Math Lab
roderyb
English 8/English 8**
rollanse
Eng. 8 P AP/English 8
romeoc
Admin. Asst–Attendance S.Ofc. morgana
Art 8 (semester class)
ryec
English 9 P AP/English 9 smithmel
Admn. Asst., Counseling Center sorensod
Band
spainhok
Drama I / Oral Comm.
spiridiga
Family Cons. Sci./Parenting steinmetzk
Girls PE / Dance
stephens
Economics/Economics P AP stromanj
Comp. Appl. I / C. O.
thomeys
English 9th
tidwella
Phy. Sci.
tilleryc
World Hist./World Hist.** vannc
Nurse
villined
German I
wahlquists
Spanish
westm
Civics / Civics P AP
williamsch
Band
wilsond
Health/CAAC Soc. Std.
worlowl
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ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Pick-up/Drop-off Locations
Morning drop off locations are on Mitchell and Duncan Street in
front of the gated courtyard entrances. Students are not permitted
to gather on the sidewalk after being dropped off. We ask that
students report immediately to the courtyard area and remain in
that location until the first bell. Afternoon pick up will be in the
same locations.
Students who arrive after 8:30 must provide parental consent in
order to check-in. Parents must contact the Attendance Office at
450-4840 ext. 228 or accompany the student during the check-in
process. Notes will not be accepted.
All students checking in after 8:15 will be counted tardy unless
medical or court-ordered documentation is presented.
Check –in/Check-out Procedures
All students must check in and out of school through the
Attendance Office located in the South building on Davis Street.
Students who arrive between 8:15 and 8:30 must sign in through
the Attendance Office. Students will not be permitted into class
without an admit slip from the Attendance Office.
Note: Students should not be checked in/out except five (5)
minutes before the bell rings or five (5) minutes after the bell rings
so they may have maximum instruction time.
Tardies
Tardies are disruptive to the classroom. Students should be in class
by the time the tardy bell sounds. Students arriving to school after
the 8:15 tardy bell must report to the South Office to receive a
tardy admit to class. All tardies are considered to be unexcused
unless a doctor, dentist, or counseling appointment card (or
excuse) is presented. Students who miss more than 15 minutes of a
class period will be counted absent.
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Absences
For a complete description of Conway Junior High’s attendance
policy please refer to pages 24 & 25 of the Conway Public
School’s Student Handbook. In addition to that information our
policy regarding absences for students taking the driver’s test are
as follows.
Students are allowed only two (2) excused absences for taking the
driver’s test. The first is when the student takes and passes the
written test and provides the school with a copy of their driving
permit. The second is when they take the driving section of the
test and provide the school with a copy of their driving license.
No other absences will be counted as excused. Regular absences
(illness, funeral etc) require a note from the doctor or a bulletin
from the funeral. It is helpful if you have a copy to keep for your
records .
Make-Up Work
After three (3) consecutive days missed, parents/guardians may
request missed assignments from Mrs. Sorenson (450-4860) in the
Counseling Center. In order to pick up missed assignments the
same day as requested, requests must be made no later than 9:00
a.m. Homework not picked up prior to students returning to school
must be picked up by the student their first day back.
Student Deliveries
Conway Junior High does not accept delivery of gifts or flowers
for students. Parents may bring textbooks, school supplies,
homework, lunch, medicine or clothing to the South Office located
on Davis Street.
Student Messages and Telephone Use
1. School telephones are for business purposes only.
2. School telephones are to be used for emergency situations
ONLY.
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3. Except in the case of extreme emergency such as a family
illness, MESSAGES WILL NOT BE DELIVERED TO
STUDENTS.
4. Parents, employers, family, etc. should NOT call and ask
for a message to be delivered.
5. Students will NOT be called to the telephone.
Transportation Regulations for Students
The purpose of the Transportation Department of Conway Public
Schools is to provide the safest most efficient transportation
possible for those students who are to be transported between their
homes and school. Students and parent/guardian(s) are asked to
read these regulations carefully. (See page 45 of the Conway
Public Schools Student Handbook). For concerns such as bus
number(s), time of pick up and drop off, etc. please call the
Transportation Department at: 450-4892.
Parking
In order to park on CJH Campus students must register their
vehicles through the North Office. (Cost for decals - $5.00) The
students must then display the decal on the rear-view mirror.
Students may park only in the designated student parking area.
(Cross & Davis St) Parking in the faculty and staff designated area
will result in a fine ($5.00) and possible loss of driving privileges.
Fines not paid within 30 days of issuance will be doubled.
After arriving at school, students are to immediately leave their
vehicle and not return to them for the reminder of the school day.
Students must secure permission from a principal before going to
a vehicle during the school day.
Bicycles, motor scooters, or motorcycles will be park in their
designated area behind the Science Building/ South Gym.
Operating a vehicle is a privilege. Any student breaking the rules
or driving in an unsafe manner will lose that privilege and could be
suspended from school.
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Lunch Procedures
The campuses of Conway Public Schools are closed during lunch
which means students are not allowed to check out in order to
leave campus during lunch, and no visitors are allowed on campus
during lunch without permission from the building Principal.
Lunches can be purchased in the cafeteria or brought from home
and students may eat in the cafeteria or outside in the courtyard
area. Students found leaving their tray or trash will be subject to
disciplinary action or loss of privilege.
There are two separate lunch period at CJH:
8th 11:05 – 11:35
9th 12:00 – 12:30
Students who are purchasing a lunch will enter the cafeteria thru
the center doors under the covered awning. Four serving options
are provided; Home-style, Hamburger, Pizza, or Miscellaneous.
We announce daily menu options during the morning
announcements and they also scroll on the TV screens located in
the front of the cafeteria. Student will choose a meal and form a
line in the designated area. Students may not switch lines once
they have made their choice. Students who bring their lunch from
home may enter the cafeteria thru the side doors.
All lunches brought to students during the school day must be
taken to the South Office located on Davis Street. To ensure
that your child receives his/her lunch, please bring it to the South
Office no later than 11:00 for first lunch and 11:55 for second
lunch. Please do not make arrangements with your child to pick up
their lunch on Mitchell Street.
Breakfast is served daily beginning at 7:45.
For information regarding your child’s breakfast/ lunch
account please call the cafeteria at 450-6627.
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Lockers/ID
Lockers are issued throughout the school year on a first come first
served basis. CJH has adequate lockers to serve all students;
therefore, locker sharing will NOT be permitted. Students will
not alter the appearance of the lockers inside or outside. Rental
fees are $ 5.00.
Upon request all students must identify themselves to proper
school authorities in the school building, on school grounds, or at
school sponsored events by showing a current school ID. Students
must have a current school ID card to check out library books and
to gain admittance to school dances. The cost to issue an ID is
$5.00, reprints are $2.50.
Textbooks
All students will be held accountable for lost or damaged textbooks issued to them, including the required novels issued by the
English department. The average replacement cost for a textbook
is $65.00 therefore, students are required to sign a textbook
inventory form verifying they received a textbook and the
condition of the text. When they return the textbook at the end of
the school year or schedule change, they will sign the same
inventory form indicating they have returned the textbook and
verifying the condition of the text.
NOTE: Students granted a schedule change must return their
textbook to the issuing teacher to receive credit for the book.
When a textbook is lost by a student, he/she should notify the
teacher who issued the text. The teacher will issue a replacement text after the student has paid for the lost text. Students
will be refunded if they locate the lost text and provide a receipt
showing they paid for the lost book. Students will be responsible
for paying for damaged or lost textbooks at the conclusion of each
semester. Lost or damaged novels issued by the English department will be paid at the conclusion of the academic unit covering
the novel. During the summer months all payments need to be
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paid (cash or money order only) to Mrs. Sorenson in the
Counseling Center located in the South Building on Davis Street.
Schedule Changes
All schedule changes must be requested in writing through the
Counseling Center and will require a parent/guardian
signature. If a textbook was issued, students must return it to the
issuing teacher at the time of schedule change.
Students will be allowed to meet with the counseling staff during
the first two weeks of each semester to discuss any schedule
changes. Those changes will be considered only if they can be
made without skewing class loads. Student requests to add new
courses will be considered only during the first week of each
semester. After the first two weeks of each semester, all schedule
change requests made to the counseling center will require
administrative approval.
Renaissance Program
The CJH Renaissance program is part of a national organization
created by educators and Jostens to recognize and reward the
achievements of students. The programs primary purpose is to
increase student performance, teacher enthusiasm, and raise the
level of community participation in schools. Our primary goal
at CJH is to promote high attendance, improve academic performance, foster student ownership and increase graduation rates.
Those working in Renaissance are dedicated to providing a
positive school environment where everyone can strive for their
best.
Renaissance events fall under the following categories:
Renaissance Cards Homework Rewards
Attendance
Character
School Spirit
Teacher Appreciation
The Renaissance program welcomes the involvement of parents
and local businesses in all of our endeavors. For further
information please contact Ms. Lamar at 450-4860.
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Driver’s Test Form
Students wishing to take their driver’s test are required by law to
have an attendance/GPA verification form from the school. State
law requires all students to have a GPA (grade point average) of at
least 2.0 (“C”) to take their test. Once they have passed their test
they must maintain their GPA of at least 2.0 throughout high
school in order to have a valid driver’s license. This form is
obtained from Mrs. Sorenson in the Counseling Center and
students are asked to give at least a 24 hour notice in order to
obtain their form in a timely manner and avoid missing
classroom instruction time. Only two forms may be requested/
issued per semester grading period.
Test are given at the Faulkner County Library on Monday and Tuesday
of each week beginning at 8:00 a.m. Once a form is requested it is valid
for 30 days (except forms issued close to the end of the semester,
once the semester ends all grades have to be recalculated on that
grading period). This gives students approximately eight different
testing days in which they can take and pass their test at the library. The
only exception to this policy is that during summer break they are valid
from June 15th until August 15th of that same year. Forms requested for
summer testing are to be requested after the spring semester has ended
and grades can be verified (about one week after the school year has
concluded) by calling Mrs. Sorenson at 450-4860.
GPA’s are calculated by points in the following manner at the end of
each semester (not 9 weeks grading period) and the total number of
points are then divided by the number of classes:
90 – 100 = A or 4 points
70 - 79 = C or 2 points
80 - 89 = B or 3 points
60 - 69 = D or 1 points
59 & below = F or 0 points
Please note: Students are allowed only two (2) excused absences
for taking the driver’s test. The first is when the student takes and
passes the written test and provides the school with a copy of their
driving permit. The second is when they take the driving section
of the test and provide the school with a copy of their driving
license. No other absences will be counted as excused.
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Worker’s Permits
Worker’s permits are not issued through the school. They may
be obtained by going to the Employment Office located just off
Siebenmorgen in Wren Corner.
Standardized Exams
Throughout the course of the school year, students will take
standardized exams as authorized by Arkansas state law, state
policy, and district policy. These exams include, but are not
limited to, the following:
SAT 10 (9th grade), End of Course Algebra (9th grade), End of
Course Geometry (9th grade), and End of Course Biology
(9thgrade). All testing dates will be posted on the school website.
Results from these exams will be made available to students via
the Counseling Center after they have been sent to the school and
processed. In accordance with Arkansas State Department of
Education policy, performance on these exams could result in
students being required to participate in remediation programs and
retake the exams until mastery level is met. Any questions about
standardized testing should be directed to the school counseling
center.
ACT Testing – The ACT test is a college entrance test which is
accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the United
States. The ACT is based on information students are learning in
high school. It is more than a test, the information students provide when registering for college along with their ACT results can
help them plan for life after high school. The ACT is a good value
at a $35.00 basic fee (no writing) and $50.50 for plus writing.
Students may register on line at: www.actstudent.org school
code for testing is: 040-492 Refer to page 8 for testing date
information.
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Media Center
The media center is located on the second floor of the north
building. The media center is available for student book checkout,
research, and other technology/media related services. Any
student wishing to check out materials must have a Conway Junior
High student ID.
Counseling Center
The Conway Junior High Counseling Center is located in the South
building that faces Davis Street. The Counseling Center’s main
purpose is to provide academic and social support for the students
of Conway Junior High. The counselors are also responsible
for working with building administration in coordinating
scheduling and standardized assessments, overseeing the
enrollment and withdrawal process, and providing information to
students concerning post-secondary plans. The counselors can also
assist in scheduling individual parent/teacher conferences as
needed. If a student or parent/guardian has a question or concern
that the counselors may be able to assist with, they can contact
them using the assignments listed below:
Shawn Finch
Sandy Duncan
Lisa Oates
Melissa Foster
students last names beginning with A-Go
students last names beginning with Gr-M
students last names beginning with N-Z
registrar (enroll/withdraw students)
Extracurricular Activities and Organizations
Conway Junior High offers a wide range of clubs, activities, and
organizations that are designed to supplement the educational
program. All CJH extracurricular activities are governed by
applicable guidelines from national organization requirements,
rules of the Arkansas Activities Associations, and/or local school
district/school policy. Student membership and participation in
extracurricular activities and organizations is considered a
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privilege and can be revoked based on academic (must maintain
a GPA of at least 2.0) and/or behavior issues.
Any student wanting to form a student organization must adhere to
the following procedures:
>Secure an on-site faculty sponsor for the organization
>Hold a preliminary meeting with the building administrator to
discuss the goals, purpose, and activities of the organization
>Develop a constitution and by-laws that will govern the
structure and operations of the organization
>Submit materials to the building administrator for final approval
Visitors
All visitors must register in the South Office located on Davis
Street or the North Office located on Prince Street and provide
a photo ID. All visitors will receive a visitor’s pass. The visitor’s
pass must be visible and worn during the entire visit. Classroom
visitations must have prior approval by the administration.
Volunteers
CJH staff encourages parents/guardians and other members of the
community to share their time and abilities with our students.
Parent/Community volunteers in our school enrich the educational
program and strengthen our school’s relationship with homes,
businesses, public agencies and private institutions.
P.A.W.S. (Parents Assisting With Students) is the parent
organization that partners with school officials to meet the needs
of the students and staff at CJH. If you are interested in learning
more about how you can get involved, contact our Parent
Involvement Coordination, __________________at 450-4860 or
for our P.A.W.S. President, Gina Ott @ ginaott@hotmail.com
School volunteers must check-in the South Office located on
Davis Street or the North Office located on Prince Street and
complete the parent volunteer form.
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*Parent/Community volunteers must wear a volunteer badge
while on school grounds
*Parent/Community volunteers are required to attend a brief
training session prior to their first day of service.
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