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
rowatson@petersburg.k12.va.us giwooden@petersburg.k12.va.us
Ms. Gloria Graves, Assistant Principal 8th Grade Counselor - Mrs. Britton
glgraves@petersburg.k12.va.us 9th Grade Counselor - Mrs. Dance
glgraves@petersburg.k12.va.us 9th Grade Counselor - Mrs. Dance
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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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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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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Vernon Johns Junior High School has established these Jaguar Core Values 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:"
Review our new established
"Jaguar Core Values:"
Responsibility
Excellence
Aspiration
Compassion
Honesty
Aspiration
Compassion
Honesty
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R.E.A.C.H. Tutorial and Enrichment Program
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 encourourage
students to perform better to earn their way out of tutorial. For more
information on this program, visit the school.
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"Sheriffs Luncheon"
The Petersburg Sheriffs Department attended a lunch with the students and faculty at Vernon Johns Junior High on
Friday, Dececember 16th. We thank the Sheriffs office for fostering community involvement, community
awareness, and student participation with our law enforcement officers. We would also like to recognize
and thankOfficer Harris, Officer Burnett, and Officer Hill for their dedication and service in making
Vernon Johns Junior High School a safe and peaceful school for all students , staff, and visitors
on a daily basis. More luncheon opportunities with the PCPD and the Vernon Johns Junior High School
student body will take place throughout the 2011 - 2012 school year.
“The Mighty Jaguars”
The Athletic Program at Vernon Johns Junior High is proud to announce the return of its freshman grade boys’ basketball team. The program is not only about athletics & basketball but is correspondingly about academics & scholastic performance. On Mondays through Thursdays from 2:30 – 4:15 pm, except on game day, the team will be studying, tutored, or completing homework assignments in the Vernon Johns Library. Student visitors from Howard University held a question and answer session with the basketball team during study period on November 18th, 2011. Below are "The Mighty Mighty Jaguars" basketball team as well as visiting tutors from Howard University. Thank you Dr. Watson for bringing the basketball team back and we thank the Howard University visitors for being part of the Vernon Johns community. Good luck team. We are behind you and your success!!
** Guidance department is emphasizing goal setting and test taking skills for the month of January. Counselors will be engaging students during elective courses. **
** Monday, January 16th, MLK Holiday. School will be closed. **
** Monday, January 16th, MLK Holiday. School will be closed. **
** Monday, January 30th, Teacher Staff Development. School will be closed for students **
** SOL testing will begin Wednesday, January 18th through Monday, January 23th. **
** Class examinations will be given Tuesday, January 24th through Friday, January 27th. **
** See the Progress Index for upcoming student activities during the school day **
** Class examinations will be given Tuesday, January 24th through Friday, January 27th. **
** See the Progress Index for upcoming student activities during the school day **
** The "Maintain - Don't Gain" health campaign program for students & faculty has been progressing for 3 weeks **
** The Guidance Department is interviewing students who are considering taking the GED program through Blandford Academy. Interviews are being held through Wednesday, February 15th. **
** Friday, January 27th - 1st Semester ends. Report cards will be sent home February 9, 2012 **
** The Guidance Department is interviewing students who are considering taking the GED program through Blandford Academy. Interviews are being held through Wednesday, February 15th. **
** Friday, January 27th - 1st Semester ends. Report cards will be sent home February 9, 2012 **
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TEST TAKING TIPS
- Be Prepared: Study, Focus, Read. When you think you are finished, study and read some more.
- Be Positive : A good attitude always brings out your best.
- Follow Directions: Listen to all directions. Read all directions.
- Look for "CUE WORDS": Sometimes the words are Capitalized, underlined, or can lead you to the answer. Some words are except, most, least, the best answer.
- Relax: Trust yourself. You have studied. You know the material.
- Underline: Underscore certain words to help you focus and remember.
- Make a Connection: Ask yourself what are the things that you know about the question.
- Read the Question: Give yourself some direction on what the problem is asking.
- Read the Answers: Give yourself some direction on what the answer could be.
- Take a Mental Break: Take a moment to refresh your mind by doodling or thinking about a great moment in your life.
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SOL / EXAM TESTING SCHEDULE - 1ST SEMESTER
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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January 16th
Holiday
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January 17th
SOL Review
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January 18th
· Science 8
· Science 9
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January 19th
· World History
· Civics
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January 20th
· Algebra 1
· Geometry
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January 23rd
· Algebra 1
· Geometry
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January 24th
· SOL Make-up
· Course Exam
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January 25th
· SOL Make-up
· Course Exam
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January 26th
· SOL Make-up
· Course Exam
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January 27th
· SOL Make-up
· Course exam
· End of 2nd Nine Weeks Marking Period
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PTSA and PAC Meeting
February 9th
6:00 PM
in the School's Gymnasium
Join our PTA Today!!
Membership fee: $5.00
Plan to attend!!
