CONWAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

PARENT GUIDE for 2017-2018

A quick reference of CJHS Staff

and frequently asked questions.
Table of Contents

Message From the Principal 1

School Calendar at a Glance 2
Test Dates 3
Calendar by Month 3-8
How to Receive Announcements & Calendar 9
Bell Schedule 9
Student & Check in / out Schedule/Procedure 10
Students Attendance/Absence Record 10
Reading & Understanding the Students Printed Schedule 11
Students Schedule and Textbook Record 11
Students Extra Curricular School Activities Schedule 12
My students teachers email directory 13
Students Personal Information 13
Phone Directory / Administrative Assignments 14
Pick-up / Drop-off Locations 15

Check-in / Check-out Procedures & Tardies 15

Absences & Make-up Work 16
Visitors 16
Student Deliveries 16
Messages & Telephone Use 17
Transportation Regulations for Students 17
Parking 17
Lunch Procedures 17
Lockers 18
ID 19
Textbooks 19
Schedule Changes 20
Drivers Test Form 20
Workers Permits 21
Standardized Exams 21
ACT Testing 22
Counseling Center 22
Media Center 23
Extra-Curricular Activities & Organizations 23
Parent/Teacher Conferences 23
Parent/Community Involvement 24
Role of the Parents/Teachers/Students 24
Managing Concerns/Conflicts 24
Parent Involvement Plan 25
P. A. W. S. (Parents Assisting With Students) 25
ACIP (Arkansas Comprehensive School Improvement Plan) 25
Parent Center 26
Resource Material 26
School, Parent & Community Volunteers 26
 MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Parents/Guardians:

Welcome to Conway Junior High School! We are excited to have

you and your child as a part of our learning community. Many
opportunities await your child at CJHS. It is the goal of the
administration, faculty, and staff, of CJHS to prepare every student
for the challenges that lay ahead in a nurturing and positive
environment. However, we cannot accomplish this goal alone.
Active and involved parents are critical to the success of a child.

Thank you for choosing Conway Public Schools. If you have any
questions or concerns, please contact me or one of the assistant
principals. I look forward to a great school year.

Every child, every day, whatever it takes.

Sincerely,

Benjamin Darley
Benjamin Darley
Principal
Conway Junior High School

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2017-2018 School Calendar at a Glance

Aug. 07-11 Teacher Professional Development Days

Aug. 14 First Day of School 1st Semester Begins
Sept. 04 Labor Day Holiday School Dismissed
Sept. . 12-13 Parent/Teacher Conferences-Secondary (Gr. 8-12)
Sept.. 13-14 Parent/Teacher Conf. Middle School (Grades 5-7)
Oct. 12 1st 9 Weeks Ends
Oct. 25-26 Parent/Teacher Conferences (Grades K 4)
Oct. 27 Teacher Prof. Dev./Flex Day - Students Dismissed
Nov. 20-21 Teacher Prof. Development Students Dismissed
Nov. 22-24 Thanksgiving Holidays/School Dismissed
Dec. 19 2nd 9 Weeks / 1st Semester Ends
Dec. 20 - Jan. 02 Christmas Holidays School Dismissed
Jan. 03 Prof. Dev./Flex Day - Students Dismissed OR
Act 1469 (Inclement weather make-up day)
Jan. 04 3 9 Weeks/2nd Sem. Begins Students Return
rd

Jan. 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday School Dismissed

Feb. 13-14 Parent/Teacher Conferences-Secondary (Gr. 8-12)
Feb. 14-15 Parent/Teacher Conf. Middle School (Grades 5-7)
Feb. 16 Teacher Prof. Development Students Dismissed
OR - Act 1469 (Inclement weather make-up day)
Feb. 19 Presidents Day/Teacher Professional Development
(Students Dismissed) OR Act 1469 Inclement weather)
Mar. 13 3rd 9 Weeks Ends
Mar. 14-15 Parent/Teacher Conferences Elementary (Gr. K-4)
Mar. 19-23 Spring Break School Dismissed
May 24 4th 9 Weeks/2nd Semester Ends
May 25, 29 Act 1469 Inclement Weather Make-up Day
May 28 Memorial Day - School Dismissed
In accordance with Act 1469, five days have been designated (three days within
the calendar and two days were added to the calendar to be used for extenuating
circumstances. These days will not be used unless extenuating circumstances
facilitate the necessity to do so.
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Other Important Dates:
ACT Test CJH Testing Code: 040-492
 2017 Registration Late Registration
Test Date Deadline Late Fee Required
Sept. 09 Aug. 04 Aug. 05-18
Oct. 28 Sept. 22 Sept. 23 Oct. 06
Dec. 09 Nov. 03 Nov. 04 17
2018
Feb. 10 Jan. 12 Jan. 13-19
April 14 March 09 March 10-23
June 09 May 04 May 05-18
July 14 June 15 June 16-22

Performance Based Assessment and End of Year Assessment Testing

Dates: *TBA

Calendar by Month

AUGUST - 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Teachers Teachers Teachers Teachers Teachers
PD PD PD PD PD

13 14 15 16 17 18 19
SCHOOL
BEGINS

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

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SEPTEMBER - 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Labor Day ACT
School Testing
Dismissed
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
PARENT/ PARENT/
TEACHER TEACHER
CONFERENCES CONFERENCES
GRADES 8-12 GRADES 8-12

17 18 190 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

OCTOBER - 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14
1st 9 weeks 2nd 9 weeks
grading period grading
ends period
begins
15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Teacher PD ACT
Students
Dismissed Testing

29 30 31

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NOVEMBER - 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Teacher PD Teacher PD Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Thanksgiving
Students Students Break / School Break / School Break /
Dismissed Dismissed Closed Closed School
Closed
26 27 28 29 30

DECEMBER - 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ACT
Testing

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23
2nd 9 wks/1st Christmas Christmas Christmas
semester ends
Break Break Break
Begins
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
CHRIST- Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas
MAS Break Break Break Break
DAY
31

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JANUARY 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6
 NEW Christmas Teacher PD / 3rd 9 wks. / 2nd
semester begins
YEARS Break Students STUDENTS
DAY Dismissed RETURN
7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20
MLK Jr.
Holiday
School
Dismissed
21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31

FEBRUARY 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10
ACT
Testing

11 12 13 14 15 16 17
PARENT/ PARENT/ Teacher PD
TEACHER TEACHER Students
CONFERENCES CONFERENCES
GRADES 8-12 GRADES 8-12 Dismissed

18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Presidents
Day -
School
Dismissed
25 26 27 28

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MARCH 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17
3rd 9 wks 4th 9 wks.
Ends Begins

18 19 20 21 22 23 24
SPRING SPRING SPRING SPRING SPRING
BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

APRIL - 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14
ACT
Testing

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30

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MAY - 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

 1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26
4th qtr./2nd Make-up
semester Day if
ends needed
27 28 29 30 31
Memorial Day
Holiday
Make-up
School Closed Day if
needed

JUNE - 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ACT
Testing

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CALENDAR:
For daily announcements and calendar information please go to
our website at: www.conwayschools.org then select schools,
secondary, Conway Junior High, scroll down page to news.

Conway Junior High

Bell Schedule - 2017-2018

Time Period
8:00 First Bell
8:05 Tardy Bell

8:05 8:55 1st Period

9:00 9:50 2nd Period
9:55 10:45 3rd Period

1st Lunch Shift Soc. Std., Math, Vittitow & Rye

10:45 11:15 Lunch
11:20 12:30 4th Period

2nd Lunch Shift Electives, RTI & Schroeder

10:50 11:20 4th Period
11:20 11:50 Lunch
11:55 12:30 4th Period

3rd Lunch Shift English, Science & JROTC

10:50 12:00 4th Period
12:00 12:30 Lunch

12:35 1:25 5th Period

1:30 2:20 6th Period
2:25 3:15 7th Period

My Students Lunch & Time: ____________________________

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Checkin - Check-out Procedures
Attendance Office, South Bldg. - Davis St. Entrance
Mr. Foster - 450-4840, ext. 228
In order for students to receive maximum instruction time they
should be checked in/out only at five (5) minutes prior to or five
(5) minutes after the bell rings.
Students who arrive late must sign in through the attendance office
and obtain an admit slip to class. Students checking out for lunch
need to report to the Main Office instead of going to the cafeteria.

Student Attendance/Absence Record

Check Check Dr.
Date Reason Day(s) of Week In Out Note
M T W T F Time Time

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Reading and Understanding the Printed Schedule
When students receive their printed schedule the first day of school you
will notice that it has the following columns:
Period Course-Section Description Marking Periods Days Room Teacher
The column that seems to be a little confusing is Marking Periods. This
simply means: 1st 9 weeks, 2nd 9 weeks, 3rd 9 weeks, & 4th 9 weeks and is shown
by listing them as 1, 2, 3, & 4. If your schedule has 1, 2, 3, 4 the course is for
the entire year. If you have 1, 2 OR 3, 4 it is a semester course. 1, 2 = 1st
semester and 3, 4 = 2nd semester.
Students Schedule and Textbook Record
st
1 Semester
Prd. Subject Instructor Room Book Title Bk. # Cond. Price
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2nd Semester
Prd. Subject Instructor Room Book Title Bk. # Cond. Price
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Schedule Change(s)
From To
Date Subject Teacher Subject Teacher

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** Students are responsible for all textbooks issued to them and
must be checked back in to the teacher that issued the book in
order to receive credit. Example: If your child has a schedule
change and is issued a textbook, he/she must return the book to
that teacher before moving on to the new class. The average
textbook replacement cost is $25.00 - $82.00.
Extra-Curricular School Activities
st
1 Semester
Activity Location Day(s) of Week Time
S M T W T F S

2nd Semester
Activity Location Day(s) of Week Time
S M T W T F S

Admission Charges for all sports per person excluding play-off & benefit games
governed by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA):

Senior High Events $ 5.00

B-Team Football $ 4.00
8th & 9th Grade $ 4.00
All Sports Pass $150.00
Grade Record

HAC Code # ___________________________________

Subject Teacher Date Grades

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 CJHS Email Directory
To find your students teachers email address go to Conway Public Schools web
site, click on about us then select email directory, type in teachers name then
enter. You will see the teachers name, address and position.

Teacher Subject Email

Students Personal Information

In order for parents/guardians/students to receive correspondence from
CJH it is imperative that we have an accurate address, phone and contact
number. All changes must be reported to the attendance office as soon as
possible.

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 Phone Directory & Administrative Assignments:
450-4860
Principal: Mr. Benjamin Darley Ext. 222
Bookkeeping: Ms. Longing Ext. 223
Admn. Assistant: Mrs. Sorenson Ext. 221
Asst. Principals:
Mr. Broyles (Students whose last name begins with A D) Ext. 242
Mrs. Bowen (Students whose last name begins with E K) Ext. 248
Mrs. Ferguson (Students whose last name begins with L Ri) Ext. 243
Mr. Echols (Students whose last name begins with Rj Z) Ext. 254
SRO (School Resource Officer): Ofc. Mullaney Ext. 240 or
Ofc. Hogan Ext. 250
Counseling Center:
Mrs. Finch (Students w/last name beginning w/A G) Ext. 231
Mrs. Duncan-Reese( w/last name beginning w/H - O) Ext. 232
Mrs. Lampe (w/last name beginning w/ P Z) Ext. 233
Ms. Greenway (Students at risk) Ext. 260
Mrs. Stroman (Registrar (enroll/withdraw students) Ext. 234
Nurse: Ms. Villines Ext. 226
Sp. Ed. Designee: Pattie Randall Ext. 255
Bilingual Liaison: Grace Smith Ext. 235
JROTC: Michael Colbert Ext. 224
Media Center: Mrs. Messmer Ext. 245
Instructional Facilitators: Mrs. Francis Ext. 254
Mrs. Bradshaw
Mr. Stroman
Ms. Caple
Attendance: Mrs. Glover Main Office Ext. 241
Mr. Foster Main Office Ext. 228
Mrs. Sorenson Main Office Ext. 229
450-6627 Cafeteria: Mrs. Howard (Lunch Accounts)

450-4892 Transportation/Bus Issues

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 Answers to frequently asked questions:
Pick-up / Drop-off
The courtyard will not open until 7:30 a.m. when staff arrives to be
on duty. Students are not permitted to gather on the sidewalk after
being dropped off. We ask that students report immediately to the
courtyard area and remain in that location until the first bell.
Afternoon pick up will be in the same locations.
Students who arrive after 8:30 must provide parental consent in
order to check-in. Parents must contact the Attendance Office at
450-4840 ext. 228 or accompany the student during the check-in
process. Notes will not be accepted.
All students checking in after 8:05 will be counted tardy unless
medical or court-ordered documentation is presented.
Check in/Check-out Procedures
All students must check in and out of school through the Main
Office located in the South building on Davis St. Students who
arrive after 8:05 must sign in through the Main Office to obtain an
tardy admit slip in order to be admitted to class.
Note: Students should not be checked in/out except five (5)
minutes before the bell rings or five (5) minutes after the bell rings
so they may have maximum instruction time.

Tardies
Tardies are disruptive to the classroom. Students should be in class
by the time the tardy bell sounds. Students arriving to school after
the 8:05 tardy bell must report to the South Office to receive a
tardy admit to class. All tardies are considered to be unexcused
unless a doctor, dentist, or counseling appointment card (or excuse)
is presented. Students must be present for at least 30 minutes of a
class period to be counted present.

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 Absences
For a complete description of Conway Junior Highs attendance
policy please refer to the Conway Public Schools Student
Handbook. In addition to that information our policy regarding
absences for students taking the drivers test are as follows.
Students are allowed only two (2) excused absences for taking the
drivers test. The first is when the student takes and passes the
written test and provides the school with a copy of their driving
permit. The second is when they take the driving section of the
test and provide the school with a copy of their drivers license.
No other absences will be counted as excused. Regular absences
(illness, funeral etc) require a note from the doctor or a bulletin
from the funeral. It is helpful to keep a copy for your records .

Make-Up Work
After three (3) consecutive days missed, parents/guardians may
request missed assignments from Mrs. Sorenson (450-4860) in the
Main Office. In order to pick up missed assignments the same day
as requested, requests must be made no later than 9:00 a.m.
Homework not picked up prior to students returning to school must
be picked up by the student their first day back.

Visitors
All visitors must register in the main office located on Davis Street
and provide a photo ID. The IDs are scanned to process the
visitors pass which must be visible and worn during the entire
visit. Classroom visitations must have prior approval by the
building administration.

Student Deliveries
Conway Junior High does not accept delivery of gifts or flowers
for students. Parents may bring textbooks, school supplies, home-
work, lunch, clothing or medicine (to be administered by the parent
unless prescription and paperwork are on file with the nurse) to the
Main Office located on Davis Street.
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 Student Messages and Telephone Use

1. School telephones are for business purposes only.

2. School telephones may be used for emergency situations.

3. Except in the case of extreme emergency such as a family

illness, Messages will not be delivered to students.
Transportation Regulations for Students
The purpose of the Transportation Department of Conway Public
Schools is to provide the safest most efficient transportation
possible for those students who are to be transported between their
homes and school. Students and parent/guardian(s) are asked to
read these regulations carefully. (See page 45 of the Conway
Public Schools Student Handbook). For concerns such as bus
number(s), time of pick up and drop off, etc. please call the
Transportation Department at: 450-4892.
Parking
In order to park on CJH Campus students must register their
vehicles through Assistant Principal, Mr. Broyles.
Bicycles, motor scooters, or motorcycles will be park in their
designated area behind the Science Building/ South Gym on Cross
Street..
Lunch Procedures
The campuses of Conway Public Schools are closed during lunch
which means students are not allowed to check out in order to
leave campus during lunch, and no visitors are allowed on campus
during lunch without permission from the building Principal.
Lunches can be purchased in the cafeteria or brought from home
and students may eat in the cafeteria or outside in the courtyard
area. Students found leaving their tray or trash will be subject to
disciplinary action or loss of privilege.
There are three separate lunch periods at CJH:
1st 10:45 to 11:15 / 2nd 11:20 to 11:50 / 3rd 12:00 to 12:30
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Basic cost per meal:

Breakfast Elementary Lunch Secondary Lunch
Paid Student - $1.50 $2.25 $2.60
Reduced Student - $ .30 $ .40 $ .40
Free No Charge No Charge No Charge
Adult/Visitor 2nd Meal - $2.00$3.50 $3.50

Students who are purchasing a lunch will enter the cafeteria thru
the center doors under the covered awning. Four serving options
are provided; Home-style, Hamburger, Pizza, or Miscellaneous.
Daily menu options may be seen as they scroll on the TV screens
located in the front of the cafeteria. Students will choose a meal
and form a line in the designated area. Students may not switch
lines once they have made their choice. Students who bring their
lunch from home may enter the cafeteria thru the side doors.
All lunches brought to students during the school day must be
taken to the Main Office located on Davis Street. To ensure that
your child receives his/her lunch, please have their name on it and
bring it to the South Office no later than 10:40 for first lunch,
11:15 for second lunch and 11:55 for third lunch. Students have to
come on their own to pick up their lunch, the office does not call
students for lunch pick-up. Please do not make arrangements with
your child to pick up their lunch on Mitchell Street.
Breakfast is served daily beginning at 7:30.
For information regarding your childs breakfast/ lunch account
please call the cafeteria at 450-6627.

Lockers

Lockers are issued throughout the school year on a first come first
served basis. CJH has adequate lockers to serve all students;
therefore, locker sharing will NOT be permitted. Students will not
alter the appearance of the lockers inside or outside. Rental fees
are $ 5.00.

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 IDs

Upon request all students must identify themselves to proper

school authorities in the school building, on school grounds, or at
school sponsored events by showing a current school ID. Students
must have a current school ID card (issued to students at the
beginning of the year) to check out library books and to gain
admittance to school dances. If students lose their original ID,
the cost to issue a reprint will be $5.00.

Textbooks
All students will be held accountable for lost or damaged text-
books issued to them, including the required novels issued by the
English department. The average replacement cost for a textbook
is $65.00 therefore, students are required to sign a textbook
inventory form verifying they received a textbook and the
condition of the text. When they return the textbook at the end of
the school year or schedule change, they will sign the same
inventory form indicating they have returned the textbook and
verifying the condition of the text.
Note: Students granted a schedule change must return their
textbook to the issuing teacher to receive credit for the book.
When a textbook is lost by a student, he/she should notify the
teacher who issued the text. The teacher will issue a replacement
text after the student has paid for the lost text. Students will be
refunded if they locate the lost text and provide a receipt showing
they paid for the lost book. Students will be responsible for paying
for damaged or lost textbooks at the conclusion of each semester.
Lost or damaged novels issued by the English department will be
paid at the conclusion of the academic unit covering the novel.
During the summer months all payments need to be paid (cash or
money order only) to Mrs. Sorenson in the Main Office on Davis
Street.

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 Schedule Changes
All schedule changes must be requested in writing through the
Counseling Center and will require a parent/ guardian signature. If
a textbook was issued, students must return it to the issuing teacher
at the time of schedule change.
Students will be allowed to meet with the counseling staff during
the first week of each semester to discuss any schedule changes.
Those changes will be considered only if they can be made without
skewing class loads. Student requests to add new courses will be
considered only during the first week of each semester. After the
first week of each semester, all schedule change requests made to
the counseling center will require administrative approval.

Drivers Test Form

Students wishing to take their drivers test are required by law to
have an attendance/GPA verification form from the school. State
law also requires all students to have a current (not overall) GPA
(grade point average) of at least 2.0 (C) to take their test. Once
they have passed their test they must maintain their GPA of at least
2.0 throughout high school in order to have a valid drivers license.
This form is obtained from Mrs. Sorenson in the Main Office and
students are asked to give at least a 24 hour notice in order to
obtain their form in a timely manner to avoid missing classroom
instruction time.
Test are given at the Faulkner County Library on Monday and Tuesday
of each week, the second Thursday of each month at 8:00 a.m. or in
Little Rock Monday through Friday. (Check with the AR State Police at
http://aasp.ark.org/services-and-programs/detail/driver-examination for a
specific schedule.) Once a form is requested it is valid
until January 10th (end of first semester) or June 10th (end of second
semester. Summer test forms are valid from June 10 th to August 15th.
Forms requested for summer testing are to be requested after the spring
semester has ended and grades can be verified (about one week after the
school year has concluded) by calling Mrs. Sorenson at 450-4860.

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GPAs are calculated by points in the following manner at the end of each
semester (not 9 weeks grading period) and the total number of points are
then divided by the number of classes:

90 100 = A or 4 points 70 - 79 = C or 2 points

80 - 89 = B or 3 points 60 - 69 = D or 1 points
59 & below = F or 0 points
Please note: Students are allowed only two (2) excused absences
for taking the drivers test. The first is when the student takes and
passes the written test and provides the school with a copy of their
driving permit. The second is when they take the driving section
of the test and provide the school with a copy of their driving
license. No other absences will be counted as excused.

Workers Permits
Workers permits are not issued through the school. They may be
obtained by going to the Employment Office.

Standardized Exams
Throughout the course of the school year, students will take
standardized exams as authorized by Arkansas state law, state
policy, and district policy. These exams include, but are not
limited to, the following:
PARCC (9th grade), End of Course Algebra (9th grade), End of
Course Geometry (9th grade), and End of Course Biology
(9thgrade). All testing dates will be posted on the school website.
Results from these exams will be made available to students via
the Counseling Center after they have been sent to the school and
processed. In accordance with Arkansas State Department of
Education policy, performance on these exams could result in
students being required to participate in remediation programs and
retake the exams until mastery level is met. Any questions about
standardized testing should be directed to the school counseling
center.

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 ACT Testing

The ACT test is a college entrance test which is accepted by all

four-year colleges and universities in the United States. The ACT
is based on information students are learning in high school. It is
more than a test, the information students pro-vide when
registering for college along with their ACT results can help them
plan for life after high school. The ACT is a good value at a
$42.50 basic fee (no writing) and $58.50 for plus writing, late
registration fee, add $27.50 and stand-by fee, add $51.00. Students
may register on line at: www.actstudent.org school code for
testing is: 040-492
Counseling Center
The Conway Junior High Counseling Center is located in the South
building that faces Davis Street. The Counseling Centers main
purpose is to provide academic and social support for the students
of Conway Junior High. The counselors are also responsible
for working with building administration in coordinating
scheduling and standardized assessments, overseeing the
enrollment and withdrawal process, and providing information to
students concerning post-secondary plans. The counselors can also
assist in scheduling individual parent/teacher conferences as
needed. If a student or parent/guardian has a question or concern
that the counselors may be able to assist with, they may be reached
by using the following assignments:
Shawn Finch students last names beginning with A-G
Sandy Duncan students last names beginning with H-O
Tina Lampe students last names beginning with P-Z
Patrina Greenway students at risk
Tiffany Stroman registrar (enroll/withdraw students)
Note: You must check in at the Main Office before going to the
Counseling Center.

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 Media Center

The media center is located on the second floor of the north

building. The media center is available for student book checkout,
research, and other technology/media related services. Any student
wishing to check out materials must have a Conway Junior High
student ID.

Extracurricular Activities and Organizations

Conway Junior High offers a wide range of clubs, activities, and
organizations that are designed to supplement the educational
program. All CJH extracurricular activities are governed by
applicable guidelines from national organization requirements,
rules of the Arkansas Activities Associations, and/or local school
district/school policy. Student membership and participation in
extracurricular activities and organizations is considered a
privilege and can be revoked based on academic (must maintain
a GPA of at least 2.0) and/or behavior issues.
Any student wanting to form a student organization must adhere to
the following procedures:
>Secure an on-site faculty sponsor for the organization
>Hold a preliminary meeting with the building administrator to
discuss the goals, purpose, and activities of the organization
>Develop a constitution and by-laws that will govern the
structure and operations of the organization
>Submit materials to the building administrator for final approval

Parent/Teacher Conferences:

Parent/teacher conferences are held once each semester from 4:00

to7:00 p.m. to give parents/guardians a chance to visit with their
students teachers. Parent/Guardians will need a copy of their
students schedule in order to know the teacher and classroom
number.

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 Parent/Community Involvement:
CJH staff encourages parents/guardians and other members of the
community to share their time and abilities with our students.
Parent/Community volunteers in our school enrich the educational
program and strengthen our schools relationship with homes,
businesses, public agencies and private institutions.
Roles of the Parents/Teachers/Students
Parents: Research indicates that when a students parent or other
significant adult becomes actively involved in school the students
academic performance and behavior significantly improves.
Teachers: When a teacher or a member of the school personnel
takes a vested interest or makes a personal connection with a
student, academic performance and behavior improves.
Student: Research indicates that when a child makes a significant
connection with an adult in the school, has a positive role model,
and held accountable at home and school academic performance
and behavior significantly improves.

Managing Concerns/Conflicts:
In the event that a concern or conflict should occur, the following
protocol should be followed:
Contact the teacher, coach, or administrator to resolve the
issue.
If the issue is not resolved, contact one of the following
Assistant Principals:
1. Ben Broyles: (Students last name beginning with) A D
2. Kate Bowen: (Students last name beginning with) E K
3. Pam Ferguson: (Students last name beginning with) L Ri
4. Preston Echols (Students last name beginning with) Rj - Z
If concern/conflict is not resolved, contact Principal,
Ben Darley @ 450-4860
In the event that the conflict/concern cannot be resolved at
the building level, a meeting will be scheduled with a
Central Office Administrator.
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 Parent Involvement Plan:

A Parent Involvement Plan is developed annually to encourage

parents to participate and collaborate with school officials in the
education of their child. This plan includes the following:
Volunteer Activities
Classroom Support Tips/Training
The Decision Making Process
Communication
Parental support
Community Resources
Plan Evaluation/Effectiveness
Parent volunteers are selected to participate in the decision making
process and development of the Parent Involvement Plan. Anyone
interested in serving on this committee may contact Ms. Bowen or
Mrs. McGehee at 450-4840 or
bowenk@conwayschools.net
mcgehees@conwayschools.net

P.A.W.S. Parent Organization

PAWS (Parents Assisting With Students) is the parent organization

that partners with school officials to meet the needs of the students
and staff at CJHS. Yearly dues for P.A.W.S. will be $5.00 and you
may join at registration, open house, or through your students 1st
period class.

ACIP (Arkansas Comprehensive School Improvement Plan)

Parent volunteers are selected to participate in the decision

making process and development of the CJHS ACSIP plan.
Anyone interested in serving on this committee may contact
Mrs. Francis at 450-4840 or francisa@conwayschools.net

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 Parent Center:

CJHS provides helpful resource materials and training for parents

in a variety of areas. Materials are available to parents in the
following locations:
Parent Center located in the Media Center in the North
Building 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday Friday)
Contact Person: Mrs. Messmer @ 450-4860, Ext. 245
Guidance/Counseling Center located in the South Office.
Parent Information Bulletin Board located in the lobby of
the South Building 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (MondayFriday)
Contact Person: Mrs. Sorenson @ 450-4860, Ext. 221
Parent Information Shelf located at the Main Office in the
lobby of the South Building, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(Monday Friday) Contact Person: Mrs. Sorenson @
450-4860, Ext. 221
Resource Material:
CJHS provides resource material on the following topics:
*Academics *Counseling *Legal Issues
*Study Skills *Self Help *Growth &
*Test Taking *Family Activities Development
Strategies *Community *Parenting
*Behavior/ Services *Teens
Discipline *Technology *Bulling
*Suicide

*School Volunteers:
a) must check-in the Main Office located on Davis Street
b) complete the parent volunteer form.
c) show photo ID
*Parent/Community Volunteers:
a) must wear a volunteer badge while on school grounds.
b) are required to attend a brief training session prior to
their first day of service.
c) show photo ID.

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INDEX

Message From the Principal 1

School Calendar at a Glance 2
Test Dates 3
Calendar by Month 3-8
How to Receive Announcements & Calendar 9
Bell Schedule 9
Student & Check in / out Schedule/Procedure 10
Students Attendance/Absence Record 10
Reading & Understanding the Students Printed Schedule 11
Students Schedule and Textbook Record 11
Students Extra Curricular School Activities Schedule 12
My students teachers email directory 13
Students Personal Information 13
Phone Directory / Administrative Assignments 14
Pick-up / Drop-off Locations 15

Check-in / Check-out Procedures & Tardies 15

Absences & Make-up Work 16
Visitors 16
Student Deliveries 16
Messages & Telephone Use 17
Transportation Regulations for Students 17
Parking 17
Lunch Procedures 17
Lockers 18
ID 19
Textbooks 19
Schedule Changes 20
Drivers Test Form 20
Workers Permits 21
Standardized Exams 21
ACT Testing 22
Counseling Center 22
Media Center 23
Extra-Curricular Activities & Organizations 23
Parent/Teacher Conferences 23
Parent/Community Involvement 24
Role of the Parents/Teachers/Students 24
Managing Concerns/Conflicts 24
Parent Involvement Plan 25
P. A. W. S. (Parents Assisting With Students) 25
ACIP (Arkansas Comprehensive School Improvement Plan) 25
Parent Center 26
Resource Material 26
School, Parent & Community Volunteers 26