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Professional Development (24 Hours) Begin 1st Semester
Labor Day Holiday
4 1⁄2 Weeks
Professional Development (6 Hours) Parent Teacher Conference
End 1st 9 Weeks
4 1⁄2 Weeks
Thanksgiving Holidays End 1st Semester Christmas Break
Begin 2nd Semester
Dr. King Holiday
4 1⁄2 Weeks
Parent Teacher Conference Professional Development (6 Hours) President’s Day Holiday
End 3rd 9 Weeks
Spring Break Holiday
Good Friday Holiday
4 1⁄2 Weeks
End 2nd Semester
Junction City School District 2018-2019 Calendar
Professional Development: 7 Days on campus plus 3 Flex Days (10 Total)
1st 9 Weeks 2nd 9 Weeks 3rd 9 Weeks 4th 9 Weeks
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1st Semester 2nd Semester P/T Conf. PD
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Superintendent's notes
Contact List
By Robby Lowe
Superintendent of Junction City School
District
Situated at the junction of two states, one county, and two parishes, the Junction City School District is a close, diverse community that supports its school district. The district encompasses 204 square miles of Union County and small parts of Claiborne and Union Parishes. Currently, the district serves 680 students who comprise a diverse student body.
Best known as an athletic power house, the Dragons own more than 40 state titles and multiple state runner- up trophies in football, baseball, cheerleading, weight lifting, track, basketball, and softball, not to mention a myriad of district and regional titles. Over the past several years, the district has made huge investments in improving academics and academic opportunities.
We provide our students with the best possible technology and invest in teachers who have a stake in the students’ success. We make an effort to allow students the opportunity
to take an array of Advanced Placement and college concurrent credit courses. We are always examining data to identify gaps in instruction and employ a range of research-based strategies to improve students’ academic performance. Both campuses are organized into teacher leadership teams and meet in Professional Learning Communities regularly to refine instruction that best suits our students.
Academic success is our number one priority.
Along with academic success, we want all students to feel safe at school. Our teachers and administrators care about students, and we are always open to hearing from parents. Contact information is listed on the school website. We encourage parents to work with teachers and administrators to address any concerns that may arise during the school year.
We thank the patrons of our district for voting for a property tax millage in February 2015. With this money we have made much needed improvements to our campus, including a new 32,000 square
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foot gymnasium, improvements to the football stadium, and a new special programs building that houses special education, federal programs, speech therapy, and occupational and physical therapy. One of our special programs is an Alternative Learning Environment where students at risk of not graduating are provided an opportunity to succeed.
Junction City is a vibrant school district with a dedicated staff and supportive community. We are always looking for ways to better meet the needs of our students. The last phase of our building program should end this spring when we complete a 13,000 square foot art, music, health science and physical education building.
Administration
Superintendent
Robby Lowe (7:15-4:15) lower@jcdragons.k12.us 870-924-4575
Special Programs
Rebekah West (7:15-4:15) westr@jcdragons.k12.ar.us 870-899-4046
High Sschool Principal
Joy Mason (7:15-4:15) masonj@jcdragons.k12.ar.us 870-899-4048
Elementary Principal
Teresa Matochik (7:15-4:15) matochikt@jcdragons.k12.ar.us 870-899-4043
Counselors
Elementary
Mitzi Thompson (7:30-3:30) thompsonm@jcdragons.k12.ar.us 870-899-4043
High School
Ellen Lowe (7:30-3:30) lowee@jcdragons.k12.ar.us 870-899-4048
New Programs and Updated Offerings
New Teachers
Jay Green- President
David Barnette- Vice President
Billy Smith- Secretary/ Disbursing Officer Eddie Bryan
Paul Kugler
The annual election was in May.
The JCSD website is http://www.junc- website and posting to Facebook and tioncity.k12.ar.us/. The district has a Twitter so that parents are notified of mobile app that can be downloaded at relevant information. The district also the Apple Store or Goggle Play. The uses a mass text, call and email system district staff is dedicated to updating the to notify parents when appropriate.
Gifted and Talented
Junction City offers gifted and talented instruction for both elementary and high school. Enrichment opportunities are provided for elementary students.
AP and Concurrent Credit Opportunities
The district offers Advanced Placement Courses in all core areas: AP English Language and Composition, AP Literature, AP Biology, AP History, AP American Government, AP World History, AP Calculus, AP Computer Science as well as any number of AP opportunities through digital learning. The district offers concurrent credit in College Algebra and Composition I and II. Also, the district provides transportation to South Arkansas Community College where students can participate in a variety of programs.
Extra and Co-Curricular
Junction City High School competes in football, cheerleading, golf, cross country, basketball, baseball, softball and track. Junction City owns more than forty state athletic championships. The district also has award winning
FBLA and FCCLA organizations as well as marching and concert band. Students can also chose to be a part of National Honor Society, Beta Club, FFA, Spanish Club, Science Club and Student Council. The Dragons are also very competitive in Quiz Bowl.
7th Grade and New Student Orientation
Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. in MPR
Elementary Open House K-6
Thursday, Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. in MPR.
Mission, Vision, and Goals of JCSD
The Junction City School District’s goal is to provide every student with a complete education — academically, emotionally, and socially — in a safe, caring environment. JCSD is committed to serving the needs of all children where upon graduation students will be prepared to pursue a career or a post-secondary education. JCSD vows to employ competent, caring staff and provide clean, safe facilities equipped with relevant, modern technology.
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