October 27, 2025
SCHOOL NEWS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
We are looking for volunteers to assist our school nurse and clinic aide with hearing and vision screening on November 12th and 13th. If you are interested and have time, please reach out to our clinic aide, Ms. Murray, amurray@jajags.com
STUDENT FEES
Now that the add/drop period has ended for the second quarter, student fee statements will be sent out. Just some reminders about student fees:
Parking passes are only required if your student intends to park on campus. If they are not driving, yet, or are not driving to school, then you do not need to buy a pass. Also, the price does drop at the beginning of the second semester. So, you can wait if they do not get their license until then.
Any fee beginning with OPT is optional and only needs to be paid if you want that item.
The Tech fee is not for a class but goes to support our school-wide licenses, security, and infrastructure.
Not everything needs to be paid at once. You can select which fees you want to pay at that time.
Thank you for your support of our programs with the student fees. They help us provide the best experiences for your student(s). Payments can be made online through Infinite Campus or at the front office. If you have any questions about your fees, please contact Craig Melville (cmelville@jajags.com).
OPEN HOUSE ON NOVEMBER 11TH
Do you have family or friends who are interested in having their student attend JA Secondary? Our annual Prospective Family Open House is a great time for families who want to learn about all the amazing opportunities that JA Secondary has to offer students and see our school. We will open our doors and offer student-led tours on Tuesday, November 11th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
INCLEMENT WEATHER REMINDER
As temperatures start to change, the potential for bad weather increases too. Jefferson Academy follows Jeffco Public schools decisions on school closures and 2-Hour delays due to inclement weather. If Jeffco closes schools or issues a 2-Hour delay, then JA will follow. We will communicate closures and delays via email and text messages, phone calls, social media and our websites.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING SURVEY RESULTS
On September 24th, students took a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) survey by Panorama Education. This was a self-assessment in areas of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. We use the results to guide workshops that our Student Support team can lead and lessons that can be integrated within the classroom by teachers. Our first workshop is designed for Junior High students and will focus on self-management and relationship skills. Students are invited based on their survey responses. Both parent and student received an email last week with workshop details. We strongly encourage attendance so that students can have the opportunity to grow in the areas they self-identified.
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS
Coming to JA:
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA - Monday, October 27 @ 1:00pm
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Savannah, GA - Monday, November 3 @ 1:50pm
Pima Medical Institute – Open House (for HS Seniors)
When: November 5th & 6th, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Colorado Spring Campus at 5725 Mark Dabling Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Where: Aurora Campus at 13750 E Mississippi Ave, Aurora, CO 80012
Where: Denver Campus at 7475 Dakin St #100, Denver, CO 80221
During the event, students can: Tour our campus and labs; Meet instructors and current students; Learn about financial aid options and scholarship opportunities; Ask questions and get personalized guidance
STUDENT ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
OUR JUVENILE JUSTICE SYMPOSIUM IS POSTPONED
Our Juvenile Justice Symposium on November 4, 2025 has been postponed. Please watch the newsletter for a new date to be announced.
YEARBOOKS FOR SALE
It’s scary to think that maybe you have not yet ordered a yearbook!
Make this year’s memories last forever — no tricks, just treats!
Get your student a copy of the yearbook before it’s too late!
Prices are increasing soon, so make sure you secure this forever treat before it vanishes like a ghost in the night!
CONGRATULATE YOUR SENIOR | CONGRATULATE YOUR 8th GRADER
This is the LAST CALL for yearbook recognition ads EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT.
We know how wonderful your child is, but why not let everyone else know by placing an ad in the yearbook? The special early bird discounted deadline for submitting your student’s yearbook ad is October 31. Prices increase after this date!
For more information on pricing and how to submit your ad, please visit:
SENIOR FAMILIES - October 31 is also the deadline to submit your student’s senior portrait. Please click here to upload the portrait.
ATHLETICS
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
Registration for high school basketball season will open on November 3rd at Noon. All athletes that are planning to participate in high school basketball will need to register. You will also need a current sports physical to complete the registration process. This physical must be completed on the approved CHSAA form. You can find more information on our registration page here.
Registration will close on November 17th at Noon. Players will miss tryouts on the 17th if registrations are not submitted on time and a late fee may be assessed.
JH GIRLS BASKETBALL
IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!! DATE CHANGE!!! JH Girls Basketball tryouts will be on Thursday, November 13th and Friday, November 14th from 3:45pm to 5pm. We are asking you to attend at least one of these dates. You must fill out this form if you are planning on attending tryouts. If you are injured or cannot make tryouts for any reason, you must contact Coach Porreco or the Athletic Department BEFORE tryouts!
VOLUNTEER/SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
EAT TO SUPPORT JAGWIRE
Join us at Smashburger (6415 W. 104th) on Wednesday, October 29th between 11:00 am - 9:00 pm and make a difference! With every order you place, 20% will be donated to Jefferson Academy - JAGwire. Use Promocode: SBFUNDRAISE
TISSUES NEEDED - Our tissue supply rapidly depleted during the first quarter. We are asking families for donations to help us get through this next quarter and especially as we enter into cold and flu season. Any donations for kleenex or puffs to help keep our students and staff healthy are greatly appreciated!! Please drop off boxes in the main office.