James Monroe High School John B. Gordon III, Principal

Principal’s Newsletter January 2011 Page 2FINAL EXAMSFinal exams are given in every course and aredesigned to cover the content objectives andskills of the entire term. Each exam counts 20%of the final grade. Exam periods are two hourslong. Students who are absent from examinationperiods will not be allowed to make up the examunless they present a doctor’s excuse, court order,or have prior approval from Mr. Gordon.Only seniors are allowed to leave their final examof the day as soon as they have completed it.They must, however, leave the building promptly.ALL underclassmen must remain in the examinationroom until the end of the examination period.NO EARLY DISMISSALS WILL BE GRANTEDDURING EXAMS. It is requested that parentsnot come to the school during the examinationtime to secure their student’s release. This practiceis disruptive to the examination environment,and classes will not be disturbed for an individualstudent’s early release.When students are not scheduled for an exam,they need not report to school.MID-TERM EXAMSMid-Term exams are given in courses taught onthe A/B schedule and are subject to the samerules and criteria stated above.SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULEThe first semester/term exam schedule for the 2010-2011 School Year isas follows:Friday, January 21, 20107:45—8:45 Period 18:50—10:50 Period 2 & B Day Period 2 Exam10:55—12:40 Period 312:45—2:45 Period 4 & B Day Period 4 ExamMonday, January 24, 2011—Review Day for Term 1 Classes7:45—9:45 Period 1 & A Day Period 1 Exam9:50—10:50 Period 210:55—12:40 Period 312:45—2:45 Period 4 & A Day Period 4 ExamTuesday, January 25, 20117:45—9:45 Period 1 EOC Exam/History or ScienceSOL, B Day Period 1 Exam9:50—10:50 Period 210:55—1:45 Period 3 & Period 1 Math or EnglishSOLWednesday, January 26, 20117:45—9:45 Period 2 EOC Exam/History or ScienceSOL, A Day Period 2 Exam9:50—10:50 Period 310:55—1:45 Period 4 & Period 2 Math or EnglishSOLThursday, January 27, 20117:45—9:45 Period 3 EOC Exam/History or ScienceSOL9:50—10:50 Period 410:55—1:45 Period 4 & Period 3 Math or EnglishSOLFriday, January 28, 20117:45—10:15 Period 4 EOC Exam and SOLMonday, January 31, 20117:45—12:00 Expedited retake SOL tests andMake up examsParents and students in grades seven through eleven are invited to join the Career and Technical EducationDepartment on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 from 6:00—8:00 P.M. in the library for a specialpresentation designed to help students discover and research potential career pathways. Come and findout what J.M.H.S. has to offer students in preparing for college and future careers. In addition, learn howstudents can earn college credit while in high school through dual enrollment, earn an industry certification,or state license before graduating from high school. Participants will be able to meet the CTE teachers, discusscourse offerings, talk with guidance counselors about various types of diplomas (including the new―technical‖ diploma), and talk with a Germanna Community College representative about dual enrollment.Light refreshments will be served. Registration for the evening is preferred, but not required. Registration isavailable on-line at http://blogit.cityschools.com/jamesmonroehighschool/.

Principal’s Newsletter January 2011 Page 4In December James Monroe High School honored thefall sports’ athletes with a reception in the commons areafollowed by an awards assembly in the auditorium.The evening was sponsored by the James Monroe AthleticDepartment.CHEERLEADING/FOOTBALLM.V.P.IncentiveCoaches’J.V. Coaches’GOLFVictoria HollowayLauren CoxKatie CraigDanielle BumbreyMel Hunter AwardWill CampbellCROSS COUNTRY (BOYS)M.V.P.IncentiveCoaches’J.V. Coaches’Paul MasonBurke HallamGarrett JohnJeremiah WallaceElvis Jiminez Memorial Spirit AwardEliza Janus and Ryan HaynesCROSS COUNTRY (GIRLS)M.V.P.IncentiveCoaches’FOOTBALLM.V.P.IncentiveCoaches’J.V. Coaches’Sam ThomasJosh StinsonKyle HayesTyran BatesKasine Conway, Jeff Schmitz,Ethan PrestonErnie Quintana, A.J. SimsDarryl Dyson and Eric NelsonRalph “Tuffy” Hicks Competitive Spirit Award& ScholarshipKilo BrooksCalley Farmer Memorial “Lineman Award”Nelson KingGeorge Coghill “Special Teams” AwardNick Kroko and Chris PaigeDennis Johnson Memorial Award M.V.P.Lajuan Sims, Kilo Brooks, Charlie McDanielM.V.P.IncentiveCoaches’J.V. Coaches’FIELD HOCKEYM.V.P.Offensive M.V.P.Defensive M.V.P.IncentiveCoaches’J.V. Coaches’VOLLEYBALLM.V.P.IncentiveCoaches’J.V. CoachesCaroline MorrisMichelle SalazarKatie VillegasCatherine SmithTaylor HeroldSarah WhiteBecca FisherEmma Miller-RichardsKirby Koch and Hannah FisherKathryn Ann McGinnessSam RyanIndra CastilloJacquelyn SmithLyric SwainInformation concerning school closings or delays for Fredericksburg City PublicSchools may be found by checking one of the following:Fredericksburg City Public Schools website: www.cityschools.comwww.fredericksburg.comLocal Educational Access Channel 18WFLS Radio (FM 93.3)WVBX Radio – The Vibe (FM 99.3)WWUZ Radio – Classic Rock (FM 96.9)WFVA/B101.5 Radio (FM 101.5)WGRQ Radio (Q 96)WGRX Radio (Thunder 104.5)WTVR Television – Channel 6WRC Television – Channel 4WUSA Television – Channel 9WRIC Television – Channel 8We encourage parents to visit our website or listen to one of the radio or television stationslisted above. Announcements are posted as quickly as possible.

Principal’s Newsletter January 2011 Page 5UPDATE AS OFDECEMBER 6, 2010:JAMES MONROEHIGH SCHOOL HAS RECEIVED23 DESIGNATIONSAND HAS EARNED$223.50The next meeting of the Special Education Advisory Board is scheduled for January 26, 2011, at 7:00 P.M. in the conferenceroom of the Original Walker-Grant. If you would like to attend or have any questions, please contact Mrs. PamSteinkoenig at 372-1127.Taylor Herold, Varsity Field Hockey Captain, was selected First Team All-District and Player of the Year in the BattlefieldDistrict, First Team All-Region and Player of the Year in Region I, First Team All-State and Player of the Year for GroupAA, and All-Area Field Hockey by the Free Lance-Star.The following students were selected to the All-District Bands:Brad Burns—2nd Part Clarinet Concert BandBenyam Adera—1st Part Trumpet Concert BandJonathan Ringold—1st Part 1st Chair EuphoniumRebecca Fisher—District Symphonic Band on French Horn