We take pride in our Motto for 2011 -2012, "Stepping into Greatness" because We won't QUIT, won't FAIL and won't LOSE!" |
Welcome to Vernon Johns Junior High School
"Home of the Mighty Jaguars"
"Home of the Mighty Jaguars"
Dr. Ronnie Watson, Principal Mr. Giron Wooden, Assistant Principal
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Ms. Gloria Graves, Assistant Principal
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Ms. Gloria Graves, Assistant Principal
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3101 Homestead Dr.
Petersburg, VA 23805
Phone: (804) 861-1249
Fax: (804) 861-5434
School Hours:
7:25am - 2:00pm
Petersburg, VA 23805
Phone: (804) 861-1249
Fax: (804) 861-5434
School Hours:
7:25am - 2:00pm
Vernon Johns' Junior High School has adopted a new daily school schedule. The daily schedule is
from 7:25 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This will not affect educational time requirements and will not
affect student home pickup nor student home arrival times.
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** On Thursday, May 3, 2012 there will be an informational session discussing the upcoming year's trip to Paris, France. The students, faculty, parents, and community are excited and are looking forward to the opportunity to grow in this global society. **
** May 13, 2012 is Mothers Day. DON'T FORGET! **
** May 16, 2012 interims will be passed out to students. **
** Friday, May 25, 2012 will be an early release day. **
** On Monday, May 28, 2012, school will be closed in honor of Memorial Day Services. **
** SOL testing will take place from Tuesday, May 22, 2012 through June 12, 2012. **
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Parents can now track their students academic performance.
Parent / Guardian Portal accounts are now available for grades
1-12. Please contact your child's school for details.
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Parent / Guardian Portal accounts are now available for grades
1-12. Please contact your child's school for details.
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| SOL Testing | Schedule | May 22nd through | June 10th |
| Day of the Week | Date | Course Subject | Bell Schedule |
| Tuesday | May 22nd | Physical Science | Periods 1, 2, 3 |
| Wednesday | May 23rd | Eartch Science | Periods 2,3, 4 |
| Thursday | May 24th | World History II | Periods 3, 4, 1 |
| Wednesday | May 30th | Civics | Periods 4,1,2 |
| Thursday | May 31st | Reading : Mickens / Turner / Johnson | Periods 1,2,3 |
| Friday | June 1st | Reading | Periods 2,3,4 |
| Tuesday | June 5th | Algebra: James / Vicente | Periods 3,4,1 |
| Wednesday | June 6th | Algebra 1 | Periods 4,1, 2 |
| Thursday | June7th | Math 08: Carpenter / Talley | Periods 1, 2, 3 |
| Friday | June 8th | Math 08: McKenzie / Taylor | Periods 2,3,4 |
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Vernon Johns Junior High School has established these Jaguar Core Values (R.E.A.C.H.) in its
Tutorial and Enrichment Program to provide directions in promoting a positive school culture, pride and spirit. We use our core values to promote the REACH program.
Review our new established
"Jaguar Core Values:"
Tutorial and Enrichment Program to provide directions in promoting a positive school culture, pride and spirit. We use our core values to promote the REACH program.
Review our new established
"Jaguar Core Values:"
Responsibility
Excellence
Aspiration
Compassion
Honesty
Excellence
Aspiration
Compassion
Honesty
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VJ has began a R.E.A.C.H. Tutorial and Enrichment Program from 8:35am to 9:35am on Fridays.
The purpose of this program is to provide extra assistance to students who were not
successful during the interim period. It is also designed to encourage
students to perform better to earn their way out of tutorial. For more
information on this program, visit the school.
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Teacher of the Year at VJJHS
The award for teacher of the year, for the 2011 – 2012 school season, comes from the science department. Diligent in her duties, professional in her work, enthusiastic with her students, and a pleasure to be around is none other than this year’s honored teacher, Ms. S. Chambliss. Congratulations to Ms. Chambliss for a job well done in bringing Vernon Johns Junior High School one step closer to becoming fully accredited, as we together as a VJJHS family are stepping into greatness.
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CD ACV UFO's AT VJJHS
CD ACV UFO's AT VJJHS
A hovercraft is also called an air-cushioned-vehicle or ACV for short. They are used in many different types of terrain as well as used by many different types of groups. The military uses them in tactical operations and fun-goers use them for racing & traveling purposes. What is the category for a transportation ACV?
It floats in the air, it moves over the ground, and can navigate through waterways. Let’s just say that an ACV is all of the above. Below are pictures
of students experimenting with the making of a small CD hovercraft.
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It floats in the air, it moves over the ground, and can navigate through waterways. Let’s just say that an ACV is all of the above. Below are pictures
of students experimenting with the making of a small CD hovercraft.
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Students of all needs are educated at Vernon Johns Junior High School with enthusiasm. Mrs. Tucker took her students to the Home Depot for some CBI. Students participated in the Make and Take Workshop. Students made coasters and each of them earned a Certificate of Achievement and pendant. Great job students. Pictures below are the students hard at work.
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HERE COMES THE JUDGE
HERE COMES THE JUDGE
On March 18, 2012, the Vernon Johns Jaguars were invited to visit the US Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Our host was the Honorable Judge Roger Gregory. Twenty-five enthusiastic teenagers from the 8th and 9th grade, visited the State capitol, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to meet the first and only black US Court of Appeals Judge. These aspiring students are
gifted, talented, motivated and are hard wired to be the leaders of tomorrow. We thank the Honorable Judge Gregory for the opportunity to have an audience with him as Principal Dr. Ronnie Watson and the Jaguars of Vernon Johns Junior High continues to step into greatness. Below are some pictures of the Honorable Judge and possibly some of our future historical trend setters as well.
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gifted, talented, motivated and are hard wired to be the leaders of tomorrow. We thank the Honorable Judge Gregory for the opportunity to have an audience with him as Principal Dr. Ronnie Watson and the Jaguars of Vernon Johns Junior High continues to step into greatness. Below are some pictures of the Honorable Judge and possibly some of our future historical trend setters as well.
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What makes a “teacher” a teacher? Teachers have to have some basic values to be productive. One of the most important aspect in teaching is the concept of teachers giving to the student. But teaching is much more than giving knowledge and homework. Teaching is knowing when to let the student go and to become independent. Teaching is being sincere when correcting or praising a child. Teaching provides a young person a safe and secure environment while being a fair and reasonable steward of the classroom. A teacher must possess a sense of humor about the student as well as themselves. Teachers must be part of the community. Teachers must respect the students but have rules set for the students welfare. Overall, a teacher must be well….. human. Thank you teacher for you being you.
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Education First (EF), The World Leader in Education, has recently contacted Ms. Christine Allegue (VJ French Teacher who entered the EF contest) to inform her that VJJHS has won an award of 10,000 dollars for Vernon Johns’ students to travel to Paris, France. Consequently, on Thursday May 3, 2012, EF will visit VJJHS in order to give details, dates, and timelines of the proposed trip during our regularly scheduled PTSA meeting. The goal of this initiative is to increase parental involvement and offer students an opportunity to learn about the geography, foreign language, and the French culture. Be part of the excitement that is surrounding the Junior High School in all that it is doing academically and socially. To learn more, come join us to discuss and to explore the nation that gave the United States democracy, liberty, and the Statue of Liberty. Principal Dr. Ronnie Watson is leading the way for Vernon Johns Junior High School, as it is stepping into greatness with the help of the community & parents. Below are pictures of Ms. Allegue, VJJHS French Teacher, our PTSA Vice-President, Mr. Christian, and Principal, Dr. Ronnie Watson.
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Where do some people acquire their determination to succeed? For some it’s innate. For others it is learned. For most people, we have to find it. Sometimes it’s that untouchable quality of persistence, motivation, or the will to go forward that drives us to be more than we think that we can become. Athletics have always been a crucial and fun part of American schools and society. Vernon Johns High School wants to recognize all of its athletes, and is here to support them as the energy & verve needed to flourish and grow into young adulthood is refined and preserved . Below are some pictures of VJJHS Jaguars showing strength of character.
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Branden Berkey
Favorite Foods: French Fries
Favorite Class: Science
Favorite book: Sisters Grimm
Favorite Song: a thousand Years
Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings
Favorite Artist: DaVinci
Favorite Scientist: sir Issac Newton
Favorite Historical Figure: John F Kennedy
Goals: To become a professional make-up designer
Person Who Inspires: Father
Hobby: Singing
Kashawn Alexander
Favorite Foods: Pizza
Favorite Class: English
Favorite Book: Green Eggs and Ham
Favorite Song: Meek Mill Ready or not
Favorite Movie: Baby boy
Favorite Artist:
Favorite Scientist: Albert Einstein
Favorite Historical Figure: Martin Luther King
Goals: To graduate from college
Person Who Inspires: My mother
Hobby: Sports
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Creativity, imagination, hard work ethic, and responsibility are words that come to mind when I think about Justin Deloach, Trevon Monroe , and Dylan Lenig. The three amigos have been working on a collaborative project with the Petersburg Police Department and Vernon Johns Junior High School. The REACH program has really affected the students in the technology department. The students truly are more Responsible, they Excel in their work, they Aspire to become more, they have more Compassion for others around them, and they are more Honest about their future and how to get to where they want to be in life. Below are some pictures of their efforts in developing the annex counseling building on 901 Halifax Rd. Petersburg, Virginia, 23805. Thank you gentleman for taking the REACH concept to a whole new level.
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What makes someone decide to go into the business of cleaning septic tanks, trash removal, or even placing oneself in harms- way by becoming a police officer. They all have obvious things about them that would cause most people to shy away from that field of expertise. But do you realize the importance of those jobs and the people who perform them? Every person has value and a place in this big globe of ours. Vernon Johns Junior High School is reaching out to the young students in the community and letting them explore the possibilities of their own future job placement by having a college and career awareness fair. Below are some pictures of the career fair presenters, Mrs. Florence Farley, Mr. Lorne Joseph, and Ms. Sherrilynn Stevens, as well as representatives from local areas of work such as bankers, educators, lawyers, and city treasurer office. We believe our cubs can and will become something very special in the future.
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Surveying is defined as the science and technique of determining the relative positions of points and or objects on, above or below the surface of the earth. In addition to this, Land Surveying involves the research of land records, the research and analyzation of prior surveys, maps and historical evidence in order to accurately determine land boundaries and subdivide larger tracts of land into smaller parcels for potential development.
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Surveying is defined as the science and technique of determining the relative positions of points and or objects on, above or below the surface of the earth. In addition to this, Land Surveying involves the research of land records, the research and analyzation of prior surveys, maps and historical evidence in order to accurately determine land boundaries and subdivide larger tracts of land into smaller parcels for potential development.
The Earth’s magnetic pole moves an average of 6.2 miles per year. Using little more than a compass and a 66-foot chain, early American surveyors set out early to chart the United States of America. With all of these factors involved, it’s all in the details. Mr. Kings’ technology students have taken the challenge to map out their future and the rest of the world by practicing surveying concepts in their studies of construction technology. Below are some pictures of our future surveyors.
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How would you like to have some more money? How would you like to have $350.00 more money to be exact? One way that you could gain that amount of money, as a student at VJJHS, is to participate in school-wide competitions. T ‘Asia Robinson is one such student that recognizes the value in participation and student involvement. The Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter from Petersburg, recognized T’Asia with a check made out to her for the sum of 300 dollars. She already won a $50.00 check one month ago. The VFW offered all students the opportunity to participate in a writing contest on “Patriotism, what does it mean to you”. T’Asia won the contest, the right to move on to the district, state, and national level , as well as $350.00 dollars. Who says it doesn’t pay to be an involved student. T’Asia is cultivating her money tree by participating in school contest as she is smiling all the way to the bank.
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Logo recognition is one of the most important aspects for any company. Whether it is the red, white, and blue wave of the Pepsi Cola Trade Mark or the phrase from that lovable wascaly wabbit Bugs Bunny, “What’s up doc? To recognize any establishment through phrase or logo is priceless. Students of VJJHS have been working on the image of the school through solid academic work, proper school attendance, suitable behavior, and passing their SOL test. The teachers and community are delighted with the efforts put forth by students. Some students have decided that they would like to take another step forth in enhancing the image of the school by designing a new school logo. Below are several examples of the school logo made in Mr. Kings’ Technology foundations class.
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Communications Technology plays a large part of how the world works. Whether it is using the newest cell phone, computer software, or the latest i-Pod, we use communications technology constantly. We are living in the Information Age and it shows in our ever expanding global society. Students at Vernon Johns Junior High School are part of that extending community and have immersed themselves in technology. Students that are part of the Technology Department have been applying themselves rigorously in the many ways to communicate. Below are some pictures of Jaguar students learning areas such as Morse Code, webpage development through HTML, phonetic alphabet, computer software through Microsoft WORD, and t- shirt design.
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The Virginia Standards of Learning is on everyone’s mind, especially the students. High school students are challenged to a higher degree more than ever before. Students are expected to be academically accelerated, spectacular athletes, world class citizens, and top model performers. School is much more arduous and serious than years previous. The students at Vernon Johns Junior High School are working hard to meet all the expectations that are placed on them as young adults. Sometimes competition can bring out the best in people. The students have been asked to relax and use the power of competition to motivate themselves to reach a higher plateau. The REACH program allows for such an extension of ones’ ability. Our VJJHS ninth grade cubs are leading the eighth grade Jaguar pack into greatness through a little bit of competition. They want to pave the way for success academically through a friendly competitive game of basketball. Below are some pictures of the "REACH for Competition from Within" basketball game.
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It is well known that the best of America is shown through its compassion, liberties, work ethic , and its moral character. All of these attributes can be found on a daily basis throughout the fruited plains. Standing for what is right and true, being a beacon of hope, and freedom for all are some of the pillars of our great nation. Sometimes a helping hand is all that is needed. The Technology Department at Vernon Johns Junior High School is lending a helping hand to the Petersburg Police Department. Several students are aiding in the actual renovation design of Petersburg’s newest counseling annex building. The students will design the building in a 3-dimensional fashion completed with renovations shown in a before & after walk-through. The partnership will foster a collaboration between the school, the police, and the community at large. America is a great place to live, work, and to grow. Let the American spirit live through its willingness and ability to lending a helping hand. Thank you America for being a great friend indeed
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“You could hear the praise, joy, and clapping as you passed by Vernon Johns Junior High School”, one person said. A student stated, “It was a great feeling to witness and to experience the staff believing in me and my fellow students. All the teachers gathered around the entrance way to the school and cheered the students as the entered the building." The motivational exercise was a way to show the students that the staff is behind all the efforts to fully accredite VJJHS. Students, parents, teachers, and the community have never been more proud of the students for their efforts to pass this year’s SOL test.
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A day of community male mentoring took place on Friday, February 3, 1012 as part of Vernon Johns new and wonderful REACH program. Participants included the Omega Psi Phi Inc., military servicemen, Good Shepard Baptist Church, and the Benedict Civic Club, Inc. Involved community members came to Vernon Johns Junior High School to address issues that face young male adults and how to deal with adversity. A day of community female mentoring also took place on Friday, February 3, 2012 as part of the Vernon Johns REACH program. Participants included the Links Inc., VJJHS counselors, and the Virginia State University social work department. Community participants discussed issues that young female adults will face and how to cope with change and success. Below are some pictures of that special day.
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"REACH" makes it a RED TAILS event.
The Tuskegee Airmen is the popular name of a group of African American pilots who fought in World War II. Formally, they formed the332nd fighter group and the 477th bombardment group of the U.S Army Air Corps.The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military aviators in the United States armed forces. VJJHS has adopted the movie REDTAILS as part of the black history month celebration during its REACH program. All students who passed their SOL test has been given a chance to go see a private viewing of the movie on Friday February 17th, 2012. Lets celebrate the successes of the students at Vernon Johns by remembering the victories of our history. The future is so bright and the sky is the limit at Vernon Johns Junior High. We would like to thank the many financial contributors of this event and the many supporters of our community.
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A GOOD PARTNER
Virginia State University is always there with open arms. We want to thank VSU for the support that it has bestowed upon Vernon Johns Junior High School. Virginia State University is always willing to help and foster the growth of the next generation. Virginia State has dedicated itself to helping the Petersburg Public Schools willingly, with generousity, and with the utmost of professionalism. Below are some pictures of the VSU Agricultural Departments education on wheels mobile. Students discussed and explored the options in the agriculture field and how they might influence the world by studying agriculture.
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“We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide
for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do
ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America”.
“We da peple of da Unitd States, in ourdar to ferm a mor perfek unun, stablish justis, sure domistik tankility, probide for da comon fense…” Wouldn’t it be a dejected reality if you couldn’t read the preamble to the United States Constitution? Many citizens in the United States and people around the world are somewhat illiterate. Some people squander the opportunities on how to read and practice reading, while others unfortunately would relish the opportunity to learn and to partake in the knowledge of being literate, but never get the chance to do so accordingly. Reading truly is fundamental and it changes lives. We want to respectfully honor the students who have passed their writing portion of the English SOL test and to continue to encourage all people to find the value and importance in reading & writing. Below are some happy campers at VJJHS as they are called on the Public Announcement System for passing their SOL test.
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"Congratulations" to our Jaguar students who were successful in passing their "SOLs".
You are Stepping into Greatness !
"Congratulations" to our Jaguar students who were successful in passing their "SOLs".
You are Stepping into Greatness !
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