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  • Velma Jackson High School 
    VJHS 2019-2020 Bus Schedule

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  • Kirkland Awarded Mississippi Secondary School Principal of the Year

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    Students heading back to school at Velma Jackson High School this year will be greeted by Mississippi’s Secondary School Principal of the Year, Mr. Carey Kirkland. Beginning his fourth year as lead principal of VJHS, Mr. Kirkland was honored at the Mississippi Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) conference this summer with its highest annual recognition. He will represent Mississippi at the national conference in Washington, D.C., in September.  Read more

     
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    MacBook Deployment Schedule

    • Monday, August 19, 2019: Freshmen & New Enrollees
    • Monday, August 19, 2019: Make Up for Grades 10th, 11th and 12th

     

    Requirements to receive a MacBook

    • Registration Completed
    • Technology Agreement Form (signed & dated by the parent during registration)
    • No fines (library books, MacBook, textbooks, 9th Grade Chromebook, etc.)
    • $50 usage fee (cash or online payment – MySchoolBucks
     
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     Stay up-to-Date with Active Parent
     
    Parents have the opportunity to view their student's school attendance and grades by signing up for "Active Parent".  Registration forms are available by clicking here or in the counselor's office.   There is no need to reapply if you have previously signed up for Active Parent.  
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    Reporting Lost or Stolen Laptops
     
    Students will be allowed to keep their MacBook Air laptops during the summer.  Please be aware that we will not be providing technical assistance during this time.  If your laptop is lost or stolen, you will need to contact the police immediately and fill out the Theft Form to report it to school administration.   Parent/guardian will be responsible for full replacement cost of laptop if not reported to MCS personnel within calendar 3 days of missing the device. 
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    VELMA JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL

    2016-2017 School Report Card

     
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District News

  • back to school


    Please click here to view the dates and times of back to school events at your child's school.

     
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  • mybucks Online Payment Changes 
    Online payments are a simple, safe and secure way to make payments to your students account 24 hours a day at your convenience. Madison County Schools Child Nutrition Department utilizes My School Bucks for online meal payments. 
     
     
     apps New - Free & Reduced Application ONLINE!
    Parents now have the option to complete and submit our free and reduced meal application electronically through the internet. 
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  • calendar 2019-20 Academic Year Calendar
     

    View Board Approved 2019-20 Academic Year Calendar.
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    Reporting Lost or Stolen Laptop
     
    Students will be allowed to take their device home including the holidays.  Please be aware that we will not be providing technical assistance during this time.  If your laptop is lost or stolen, you will need to contact the police immediately and fill out the Theft Form to report it to school administration.  Parent/guardian will be responsible for full replacement cost of laptop if not reported to MCS personnel within calendar 3 days of missing the device.  
     
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  • register NEW Student Registration

     

    Joining the Madison County Schools family? Click here to learn more about enrollment and attendance zones. Find more detail information on school's site.
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Mission

  • The vision of Velma Jackson High School, with the collective support of parents/guardians, teachers, staff and community, is to provide a safe environment with the best educational experience possible. We strive to meet, maintain & exceed successful status while preparing students with the academic & social skills necessary to attain college and career readiness.

     
                       
                                                                                                                                           
    Our MISSION is to:    Motivate, Educate, Graduate!  

Goals

  • -Build a team climate among administrators, teachers, staff, students & parents

    -Provide effective instruction and safety nets to improve student engagement & achievement

    -Increase SATP2/MAP Test Scores in every subject area

    -Increase ACT & SAT Test Scores

     
    -Enhance Students’ College & Career Readiness

     

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