Extra Credit Opportunity

If you're interested in earning some bonus points and you're enrolled in my American Civics class, visit my JVS website for a Presidents' Day trivia assingment.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day is usually seen as a day of romance.  It doesn't have to be though!  In our house, Valentine's Day is a chance to let everyone you love--grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins--how much you appreciate them.
Hopefully your Valentine's Day is enjoyable and you have the chance to let others know you're glad they're a part of your life.  And hopefully others will let you know how special you are too!

JVS Tries to Stop Bullying

This year, our principal Mrs. Petitti has made it a priority to stop bullying at JVS.  With this in mind, the JVS has recently established a telephone tip line for students to call to anonymously report a bullying incident or safety issue.
A student who prefers to report anonymously can call 440/774-6959 and select Option 7.  An automated system will allow the caller to choose an incident number so he/she can call back at a later time to receive an update on the status of the incident or provide new information. Students are encouraged to report verbal, written, physical, or electronic abuse. All reports are taken seriously.
We understand that not everyone is comfortable speaking directly to an administrator, teacher, or counselor.  It is our hope that this number will allow students to protect themselves and their fellow students.
Since JVS is a school of choice, we want everyone that makes the decision to attend JVS to be happy.  By establishing this tip line, we hope to make everyone aware that we will not tolerate bullying of any kind.

Open House

On Sunday, Lorain County JVS will host our anual open house.  This is a wonderful opportunity for community members to visit JVS and see all we have to offer.
We hope to see:

• Sophomores who are interested in attending JVS for the 2013-2014 school year.  Please come out and visit the different programs you may want to join.
• Adults who need additional training.  We have a lot to offer!  You may be interested in training for a new career, acquiring new skills to advance in your current job, or learning something for fun.
• Tax payers should come out and see what we're doing.  We have purchased new equiptment for our students to train in their future careers.  We have a variety of labs helping students learn more about the building trades, medical careers, the business world, service jobs, and transportation.

We are very proud of our students and all they accomplish.  If you're free this Sunday, come see what we have to offer Lorain County.

Caption Contest #2

Interested in some bonus points for class?  Check out this picture.  Post a caption for it in the comment box.  Be sure to include your name and I'll give you 5 bonus points.  Be sure to post your comment by the end of the day on Thursday, February 7th!

Welcome February!

February is our shortest month, but it's also one of our busiest.

We started it off right though on Saturday.  There are a number of groundhots out there that were being watched and most of them didn't see their shadows.  That (despite our wonderful snowfall on Saturday) means an early spring.  I'm OK with that!  Hopefully you're all ready for some warmer weather too.  Enjoy the snow while we have it, it won't last forever.

3rd Quarter!

I cannot believe that our school year is already half over!  I am only going to assume that you're all alright with it--you're probably ready for summer.

This week is a special one at JVS.  First, no school Monday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  Wednesday and Thursday are Sophomore Career Days.  10th graders from around the county will have the chance to come out and visit different programs.  Students will not have academic classes either day.

Since it's the beginning of the second semester, students may have new classes.  If schedules need to be changed, students will have the chance to meet with guidance counselors this week.