School High Murrah

OrientationMurrah

HighSchool

Fall2020

AdministrativeTeam

Dr. Alvanette BuchananPrincipal

althomas@jackson.k12.ms.us

Mr. William CrowleyAssistant Principal

wcrowley@jackson.k12.ms.us

Dr. Alonda NicholsonAssistant Principal

anicholson@jackson.k12.ms.us

Dr. Lisa MooreAssistant Principal

lmoore@j@jackson.k12.ms.us

Mr. Marvin JacksonAssistant Principal

mvjackson@jackson.k12.ms.us

Counseling Department

Ms. Shaunderic AshmoreLead Counselor

12th Grade Studentssashmore@jackson.k12.ms.us

Mrs. Brittney Young9th Grade Students

brwhite@jackson.k12.ms.us

Mrs. Jana WilliamsGraduation Coach

janwilliams@jackson.k12.ms.us

Mr. John Perry, III11th Grade Students

joperry@j@jackson.k12.ms.us

Mrs. Lisa Truss10th Grade Students

ltruss@jackson.k12.ms.us

OfficeStaff

Mrs. LaTongula SlaterOffice Manager

lslater@jackson.k12.ms.us

Mrs. Martisha White9th Grade Office

mrucker@jackson.k12.ms.us

Ms. Tina BrownRecords Clerk

tbrown@jackson.k12.ms.us

Mrs. Mattie TarvinAttendance Office

mtarvin@jackson.k12.ms.us

Mr. Brian BellAttendance Office

bbell@jackson.k12.ms.us

Mrs. Halicia FrancisFront Office

hfrancis@jackson.k12.ms.us

Mrs. Cheryl EvansAttendance Office

chevans@jackson.k12.ms.us

StateTests

UpdatesACT Make-Up (September)State Test Re-Tests (November

TranscriptRequest Complete Transcript Request Form

SeniorREMIND

AttendanceAll students have been assigned to a homeroomteacher. Students are to "zoom" into this class EVERYmorning from 9:05 a.m.-9:25 a.m.

Daily attendance will be taken by the homeroomteacher and input into Active Student by 9:30 a.m.every day.

If a student is recorded as absent from homeroom, theguardian will receive a robo call from the attendanceoffice at 11:00 a.m.

GradePolicy

Tests: 50%Daily Grades: 40%Discussion Participation: 10%

Task Minimum Per TermTests: 4Daily Grades: 8Discussion Participation: 6

STUDENT TIPSFOR

SUCCESS

Complete asynchronousassignments during thelast 25 minutes of class. Keep open lines of

communication with yourteachers regardingunderstanding ofassignments and

procedures.

Mentally prepare for virtuallearning to replicate a

school day.

Maintain good habits andschedules for studying,

eating, and sleeping.

ResponsibleTechnology

UseSelf-monitor Time

on Task.

Print Any Concerning

Content.

Only use teacherapproved

communicationresources.

StudentSupport

Contact teacherabout academic

concerns. Monitor gradesand attendance

online.

Encourage Review JPSVirtual Learning

Plan

Parent/TeacherConferences

Parent/Teacher conferences viaZoom, can be scheduled with theteachers between 8:00 a.m. and8:45 a.m. on Tuesday-Thursday.

Approved Communication Tools

SchoolStatus

REMIND 101Class Dojo CANVAS Outlook JPS Gmail

CLUBS ANDORGANIZATIONS

Art Club StudentCouncil

Pleiades

Yearbook

Band

Choir

Speech andDebateRoboticsDrama National

HonorSociety

All coaches have submitted "Returnto Play" plans and will continue toenact and update them untilfurther guidance is received.

Athletics

Power APAC

Students enrolled in POWER ApacPerformance Arts courses willcontinue to experience thoseclasses virtually.

Course Packets

It is our goal and expectation that all studentsengage in virtual learning because this is the bestway to ensure rigorous and valuable learningopportunities.

Please reach out to administrators for guidanceon how we can support your student, if he or shedoes not have access to technology.

In the event that accommodations for technologycannot be made, packets will be provided.

FoodService

Provision for breakfast and lunch will continueand is scheduled to be provided at school sitesacross the district.

Breakfast and lunch service is also scheduled to betransported via school bus, to various bus stopsacross the district.

Tech Support

If a student needs help logging into their accounts oraccessing any of the online platforms, please send a email to :

mhstechsupport@jackson.k12.ms.us

Announcements

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