Rochester Junior High School

BOE Places Tentative Budget on Display, Discusses COVID Protocol During Regular Meeting https://www.rochester3a.net/article/513479

Board to Review Tentative Budget During August Meeting https://www.rochester3a.net/article/512448

Good Morning Students, Parents and Staff! Follow us on Twitter @RJHS78 Picture Orders Online orders: Jr. High yearbooks are on sale now! Order your full color yearbook for $20 at the following link and use the code 59159CF/59159CA (either code will work). Yearbook Order Link Interstate form Few reminders about RJHS: The doors at RJHS open at 7:45. The tardy bell rings at 8:05 which means that students should be in class, ready to learn by 8:05. School is dismissed at 3:05. Lunch is 12:22 - 12:52 Students should bring a plastic water bottle (with a lid). Water fountains are not available, although we do have bottle filling stations. Parent drop-off & pick-up is on the NORTH side of the building, near the auditorium doors (across the parking lot from the football field). Buses will drop-off & pick-up on the SOUTH side (route 29 side) of the building. Please make sure your student's chromebook is charged and ready to go tomorrow morning! Student phones should be turned off and out of sight during the school day, although students are allowed to use them at lunch time. Airpods/earbuds/headphones are only to be used in class when directed by the teacher such as when students are independently watching videos for instruction. Students should report directly to their first period (Learning Lab) class upon arrival. Lockers will only be used before school, at lunch time, and after school. No gaiters, please use a mask. LUNCH MONEY If you are bringing in lunch money please put it in the Lunch Money box on Mrs Jones’s desk in the office when you come in first thing in the morning. The cafeteria comes to collect the lunch money later in the morning. JR HIGH CROSS COUNTRY 6th, 7th, 8th-grade Cross-Country Information: Coach Jett will have a virtual parent meeting on August 16 with practices starting August 17 for 6th-graders, August 18 for 7th-graders, and August 19 for 8th-graders. All student-athletes interested in participating must have a current physical on file with the school and be registered for the 2021 cross country season on Rschool. The meet schedule can be found on the Rochester CUSD 3A web page under the Athletics tab. Please see the directions for RSchool registration. If you have any questions, please contact me at spowless@rochester3a.net or cjett@rochester3a.net. Dress Code – Dress for Success Rochester Junior High School is committed to preparing students for the next steps in their lives such as high school, college, career, and postsecondary life success. Part of navigating the world is understanding the importance of context. Choosing the right attire for different contexts is an important life skill. Clothing shall not be of a style nor shall it contain words or depictions that create a clear and present likelihood that it will cause a material and substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school or school activities. Words or messages that are so offensive to any individual or group as to create an immediate reaction disruptive to the orderly operation of the school or school activities are prohibited. The “Dress for Success Norms” encourage students to keep their focus on learning, maintaining age-appropriate expectations, and providing an environment that allows students to feel comfortable and to express their individuality appropriately. Rochester staff have taken great strides to ensure that these straightforward Dress for Success Norms apply equally to both male and to female students. We strive to enforce these rules respectfully and without judgment. DRESS FOR SUCCESS WHAT TO WEAR: All students must follow these norms at school and all school-sponsored events. This includes, but is not limited to, school activities, field trips, and school-sponsored afterschool programs. Students should dress appropriately for school, wearing clothing that is well-suited for a school environment. Clothing will completely cover torso through top of chest, including backside in non-see-through materials. The front and back of a shirt (or top of any kind) must be connected by at least 2 inches of fabric over both shoulders Clothing must cover all undergarments. Head and face will be uncovered. Appropriate headgear may be worn for warmth and protection outdoors and inside for religious reasons or special circumstances. Clothing, accessories, and visible tattoos that display or promote negative messages are not permitted. These could include, but are not limited to, illegal or prescription drugs, gangs, weapons, alcohol, or tobacco-related information, obscenities, putdowns, stereotypes, sexual innuendo, plainly offensive subject material, or disruptive activities. Safety is paramount. Footwear (sneakers, boots, sandals, etc.) must be worn at all times. State law specifies that safety glasses must be worn in shops and labs when working with machinery and/or chemicals. Pierced jewelry that presents a safety hazard, spiked apparel, spike accessories, animal collars, or chains that can be used as weapons are prohibited. OUTSIDE THE NORMS: When a student’s outfit does not meet the Dress for Success Norms, he or she will be asked politely to address the issue. This can be done in whatever way the student feels works best for him or her. Options include, but are not limited to, the following: Adjusting the fit of the clothing (if possible to do so and meet the guidelines) Putting on something else that is already at school (PE uniform, jacket, etc.) Calling home and requesting a change of clothes R Rochester staff will address noncompliance with the Dress for Success Norms in a respectful and professional manner; our intent is not to shame individual students for their wardrobe choices. We would expect that no student should need to be asked more than twice, in one year, to adjust their attire to meet the norms. Having to ask more than twice becomes an issue of disrespect rather than an issue about dress. We appreciate parent and student cooperation in our efforts to make our Dress for Success Norms and their enforcement fair, balanced, and gender-neutral. Lunch Menu: August menu Monday Rocket Line - Beefy Nachos Corner Crust Pizza -BBQ Bacon Chicken Custom Bros Grill - Spicy Popcorn Chicken/Boneless Wings Salad Bar - Fajita Chicken Tuesday Rocket Line - Chicken & Noodles Corner Crust Pizza - Meat Lover’s Pizza Custom Bros Grill - Curly Fries Salad Bar - Taco

Friday, August 13, 2021 Good Morning Students, Parents and Staff! Welcome Back!! Follow us on Twitter @RJHS78 Picture Day today **YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE NOW! Jr. High yearbooks are on sale now! Order your full color yearbook for $20 at the following link and use the code 59159CF/59159CA (either code will work). Yearbook Order Link Interstate form Few reminders about RJHS: The doors at RJHS open at 7:45. The tardy bell rings at 8:05 which means that students should be in class, ready to learn by 8:05. School is dismissed at 3:05. Lunch is 12:22 - 12:52 Students should bring a plastic water bottle (with a lid). Water fountains are not available, although we do have bottle filling stations. Parent drop-off & pick-up is on the NORTH side of the building, near the auditorium doors (across the parking lot from the football field). Buses will drop-off & pick-up on the SOUTH side (route 29 side) of the building. Please make sure your student's chromebook is charged and ready to go tomorrow morning! Student phones should be turned off and out of sight during the school day, although students are allowed to use them at lunch time. Airpods/earbuds/headphones are only to be used in class when directed by the teacher such as when students are independently watching videos for instruction. Students should report directly to their first period (Learning Lab) class upon arrival. Lockers will only be used before school, at lunch time, and after school. No gaiters, please use a mask. JR HIGH CROSS COUNTRY 6th, 7th, 8th-grade Cross-Country Information: Coach Jett will have a virtual parent meeting on August 16 with practices starting August 17 for 6th-graders, August 18 for 7th-graders, and August 19 for 8th-graders. All student-athletes interested in participating must have a current physical on file with the school and be registered for the 2021 cross country season on Rschool. The meet schedule can be found on the Rochester CUSD 3A web page under the Athletics tab. Please see the directions for RSchool registration. If you have any questions, please contact me at spowless@rochester3a.net or cjett@rochester3a.net. Dress Code – Dress for Success Rochester Junior High School is committed to preparing students for the next steps in their lives such as high school, college, career, and postsecondary life success. Part of navigating the world is understanding the importance of context. Choosing the right attire for different contexts is an important life skill. Clothing shall not be of a style nor shall it contain words or depictions that create a clear and present likelihood that it will cause a material and substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school or school activities. Words or messages that are so offensive to any individual or group as to create an immediate reaction disruptive to the orderly operation of the school or school activities are prohibited. The “Dress for Success Norms” encourage students to keep their focus on learning, maintaining age-appropriate expectations, and providing an environment that allows students to feel comfortable and to express their individuality appropriately. Rochester staff have taken great strides to ensure that these straightforward Dress for Success Norms apply equally to both male and to female students. We strive to enforce these rules respectfully and without judgment. DRESS FOR SUCCESS WHAT TO WEAR: All students must follow these norms at school and all school-sponsored events. This includes, but is not limited to, school activities, field trips, and school-sponsored afterschool programs. Students should dress appropriately for school, wearing clothing that is well-suited for a school environment. Clothing will completely cover torso through top of chest, including backside in non-see-through materials. The front and back of a shirt (or top of any kind) must be connected by at least 2 inches of fabric over both shoulders Clothing must cover all undergarments. Head and face will be uncovered. Appropriate headgear may be worn for warmth and protection outdoors and inside for religious reasons or special circumstances. Clothing, accessories, and visible tattoos that display or promote negative messages are not permitted. These could include, but are not limited to, illegal or prescription drugs, gangs, weapons, alcohol, or tobacco-related information, obscenities, putdowns, stereotypes, sexual innuendo, plainly offensive subject material, or disruptive activities. Safety is paramount. Footwear (sneakers, boots, sandals, etc.) must be worn at all times. State law specifies that safety glasses must be worn in shops and labs when working with machinery and/or chemicals. Pierced jewelry that presents a safety hazard, spiked apparel, spike accessories, animal collars, or chains that can be used as weapons are prohibited. OUTSIDE THE NORMS: When a student’s outfit does not meet the Dress for Success Norms, he or she will be asked politely to address the issue. This can be done in whatever way the student feels works best for him or her. Options include, but are not limited to, the following: Adjusting the fit of the clothing (if possible to do so and meet the guidelines) Putting on something else that is already at school (PE uniform, jacket, etc.) Calling home and requesting a change of clothes R Rochester staff will address noncompliance with the Dress for Success Norms in a respectful and professional manner; our intent is not to shame individual students for their wardrobe choices. We would expect that no student should need to be asked more than twice, in one year, to adjust their attire to meet the norms. Having to ask more than twice becomes an issue of disrespect rather than an issue about dress. We appreciate parent and student cooperation in our efforts to make our Dress for Success Norms and their enforcement fair, balanced, and gender-neutral. Lunch Menu: August menu Friday Rocket Line - Pizza Bosco Sticks Corner Crust Pizza - Hawaiian Pizza Custom Bros Grill - Corn Dog Salad Bar - Chef Monday Rocket Line - Beefy Nachos Corner Crust Pizza -BBQ Bacon Chicken Custom Bros Grill - Spicy Popcorn Chicken/Boneless Wings Salad Bar - Fajita Chicken

The Special Board of Education Meeting can be viewed via YouTube tonight at 6:30pm. https://youtu.be/p7JO_GqHIAM

Board of Education to hold special meeting on Monday, August 9th at 6:30 p.m. in the RHS Learning Commons. The full agenda may be found at https://5il.co/wmfa

District Response to Governor's Executive Order for Masks https://www.rochester3a.net/article/504990

Rochester Schools to Offer Free COVID SHIELD Screening to Help Safely Open School https://www.rochester3a.net/article/502854 #TraditionofExcellence

Don't Miss Any Updates From the Rochester Rockets with Our New App! https://www.rochester3a.net/page/mobile-app

Rochester #3a to Host Summer Vaccination Clinic August 3rd. Learn more at https://www.rochester3a.net/article/500997

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for our Junior High Rocket Launch. All 7th grade students are invited. Any 8th grade student new to the district or fully remote last year is invited. See your email to register or contact Mrs. Poole, kpoole@rochester3a.net.

20-21 Junior High Yearbooks are in! Pick up will be July 19th from 3 - 5. If you ordered a yearbook, just drive up to the cafeteria doors off of Route 29, and we will be there! If you cannot make the pick up, yearbooks will be handed out during the first week of school.

The @IDPH is fully adopting the @CDCgov updated guidance for COVID-19 prevention in K-12 schools released today. There is some contradictory language that needs to be cleaned up. We will monitor, plan accordingly & communicate in the coming days/weeks.

Rochester Junior High to host free summer band camp. Click for more details https://www.rochester3a.net/article/491563.

Welcome to our new website! With this page our goal is to continue to increase communication and transparency. Please be patient as many pages are still under construction. Information will continue to be added throughout the summer. #TraditionofExcellence

It’s a great day to be a Rocket!!!