Welcome to

Brent Riessen –Principal

Raine Mollenbeck-Associate Principal

John Holbrook-Assistant Principal

Lisa Boge-School Counselor

Erica Stablum-School Counselor

Registration Information

Classroom Registration Presentation:

Wednesday, January 27th during 6th Period.

Course Selection Forms turned into 6th period teachers

through the Showbie app:

Monday February 1st.

Parent/Student meeting:

January 28th at 7:00 pm, JMS Auditorium.

Registration Information Course Selection Handbook available on JMS website under

the Student Services tab. (Use 15-16 book until 16-17 is

finalized by the board)

Students enter course requests in Infinite Campus (IC)

Wednesday, Jan. 27 through Monday, Feb. 1st.

All 6th period classes will meet with the school counselors

during the week of Feb.1st to confirm accurate course request

entry.

***Students must have their own IC login and passwords to

register for classes.

Class schedules available mid-August in IC.

Advancing in Grade Level Recommended course load for 9th grade is 7 courses

per semester.

Sophomore Status: need 6 or more successfully

completed credits.

Failing a 9-12th grade course earns 0 credits for that

course.

Credits Needed To Graduate

Total Credits Needed = 24

Technology ½ Credit Needed

(1 Semester)

Health

½ Credit Needed (1 Semester) CPR

P.E. 1 Credit Needed (8 Semesters)

(.125 per semester)

English 4 Credits Needed

(8 Semesters)

Math 3 Credits Needed (6 Semesters or 3 Blocked periods)

Science 3 Credits Needed

(6 Semesters)

Social Studies 3.5 Credits Needed

(7 Semesters)

English Courses 4 Credits required for graduation

All 9th graders take Freshman English or Advanced

Freshman English

If one or both semesters of Freshman English are

failed, students will have to make up that credit.

Considering Advanced

Freshman English?

Highly motivated and independent

Strong foundations as writers

Abstract and critical thinking skills

**It is advised to visit with your current

LA teacher to assist you in the

decision-making process**

Science Courses 3 Credits required for graduation, 4 credits suggested

for college

Freshman Science Options:

Physical Science – required

Biology – open to students who took Accelerated Science

as an 8th grader

Math Courses 3 Credits required for graduation, 4 Credits

recommended for college

Freshman Math Options:

Bridges to Algebra – (Pre-Algebra) no prerequisite

Algebra 1 – Recommended ‘C’ or better in previous math

course

Geometry – Recommended ‘B’ or better in Algebra 1 and

teacher recommendation

Algebra 2/Trig. – Recommended ‘B’ or better in Alg. 1 and

Geometry

Social Studies Courses 3.5 credits required for graduation

All 9th graders take Topics of History for one semester.

It is offered both first and second semester.

Technology .5 credits required for graduation

Computer Applications – Office Suite and Photoshop

Graphic Communication – Drafting and computer design

Other Technology Electives

Business Publishing

Business Applications

Freshman P.E. All freshmen take Functional Fitness P.E. every other

day all year long.

Music Courses Vocal Music:

Freshman Choir meets every other day all year long

Chamber Choir is a select, audition only choir that meets daily all year long

Sound Advice is a non-credit, audition only preparatory show choir that rehearses before school. All students in show choir must be in regular Freshman Choir

Instrumental Music:

Freshman Band meets ever day all year

Jazz Band is a non-credit offering that meets outside the school day

Foreign Language Spanish 1

Spanish 2 – teacher recommendation

French 1

French 2 – teacher recommendation

All classes are all year and meet everyday

0 credits required for graduation, 2-4 years

recommended for college (Depending on the college).

Project Lead the Way PLTW is a national partnership between public schools,

higher education and the private sector to help produce a higher quantity and quality of engineers.

Introduction to Engineering is the first course and a prerequisite to a series of PLTW courses offered at the HS that include: Principles of Engineering, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, and Digital Electronics

Dual credit (DMACC & Johnston high school credit) is offered to those students

Visit www.pltw.org for more information

Business Intro to Business

Money Management

5th Hour Electives Semester Long 5th Hour Electives

Astronomy

Creative Writing

Business Application

Business Publishing

Introduction to Drawing

Year Long 5th Hour Electives

Seminar – focuses on 6 key components to HS success

Intro to Engineering and Design – entry level PLTW course

Chamber Choir – select choir by audition only

9th Extended Learning Program Open to students identified as ELP for Humanities, STEM, or a

Personalized Plan (PEP)

See Mrs. Paul if interested in self-nominating for this program

Independent Study Format: student determines plan for

individual area to study, develop written assessment and time

log

Register for this class if interested, then will be notified if

admission is possible

Class meet 1st period only in any combination: A and B, A

OR B days, one semester or entire year.

Semester Electives

FIRST SEMESTER

Art

Intro to Drawing

Computer Applications

Graphic Communications

Woodworking

Small Engines

Intro to Business

Family Consumer Science

Journalism (at JHS)

ELP Everyday

ELP Every Other Day

SECOND SEMESTER

Art

Intro to Drawing

Computer Applications

Graphic Communications

Woodworking

Small Engines

Money Management

Culinary Arts

Journalism (at JHS)

ELP Everyday

ELP Every Other Day

Importance of Academic

Success With increased graduation requirements, academic

success becomes even more critical. Failing courses

not only creates credit deficiencies but also limits

options for moving to higher levels of math, science,

foreign language, etc.

It’s imperative that we stress this to our students at

home and at school.

Athletics and

Listen for announcements regarding signups and meetings for fall sports/activities

Various sports/activities camps are offered in the summer

Clubs/Activities will start up in the fall

Gary Ross, High School Athletic Director

Information available on JMS Website, Activities tab

JMS Clubs &

Academic Decathalon

ACE-Architecture

Construction Engineering

Anime Club

Art Club

Chess Club

Debate Team

Dragon Riders Writing

Club

Drama Club

FCA-Fellowship of

Christian Athletes

First Tech Challenge Club

History Day

Honor Band

JMS Clubs &

Hyperstream

Jazz Band

Large and Individual

IHSSA Speech

Math Club

Mock Trial

Science Olympiad

Show Choir

Spanish Club

Solo and Ensemble

Festival

Student Council

TSA-Technology Student

Association

Yearbook

Dental Screening Iowa law requires that any student entering kindergarten or

ninth grade must provide the school with proof of a dental

check-up.

The certificate of dental screening form will be sent home in

the spring with the registration packets, and should be

returned to the School Nurse next school year. The dental

screening must have been within the previous 12 months of

entering the ninth grade.

If you have questions or need help getting a dental check-up

for your child, please contact the school nurse Whitney

Overton.