Due to today's delayed opening, the information session for incoming kindergarten families who have children identified through CPSE that was scheduled for 10 am this morning is canceled. This evening's session will be held at 7 pm at John Jay Middle School.
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In light of the amendments to New York State Public Health Law, Section 2164 on June 13, 2019, please see this update from KLSD regarding our immunization requirements.
Effective Wednesday, August 14th, a new version of the Parent Portal, now referred to as Campus Parent, is available. Most of the functionality remains the same, but the layout and menus have changed. Please see the link below for documentation regarding the changes. If you have an existing Parent Portal account there is nothing that you need to do to use the new system. If you are a new family and need to create an account, you may do so using the activation key that was provided to you at registration. The new website is here: Campus Parent
All physicals should be documented on the New York State Form. (Doctors' offices have the form.)
Physicals are mandated for grades K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and all new entrants.
Physicals are required every year for athletes in grades 7 – 12.
To report your student absent, please email jjhsattendance@klschools.org or call 914-763-7218.
Parents and Students: Please be advised that any Driver Education information can be found in the Athletics and Clubs tab on this page. After clicking on the Athletics and Clubs tab, look for the Quick Links section on the lower right hand side of the page.
This event has been cancelled.
Sustainability Committee
Board of Education Subcommittee
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
District Office, Conference Room
7:00 p.m. - Anticipated Executive Session
7:45 p.m. - Public Session
John Jay High School, Library
"Fantastic performance!" Congrats to the cast and crew of "You Can't Take It With You" and all who supported them.
Students' paintings, photography, pottery and more is on display in the John Jay Gallery.
Forensic Science students created composite sketches of themselves with Detective Mancusi, a retired NYPD forensic artist.
Mandarin 1 students write Chinese calligraphy using a brush and ink.
AP Environmental Science and AP Biology students hoist the sails on the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater!
The History of New York City class took a field trip to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and the top of One World Trade Center!
Congratulations to the Class of 2020 Valedictorian Jessica Leff (on right) and Salutatorian Sydney Aronson (center).
Dr. Steven Siciliano with Johanna Schechter and Jessica Leff, John Jay's two National Merit Semifinalists. Congrats!
Dear John Jay Community,
As the leaves change and fall, and shorter days are upon us, it also signifies the end of the first marking period. It is clear our students have made a comprehensive and successful transition into this school year. Routines have been established, expectations are being met, and relationships are being both formed and deepened.
Positive routines are critical to being productive and successful in the many ways success can be defined. It has been most encouraging seeing students at all grade levels immersing themselves in the daily routines of their coursework and extra-curricular offerings, for example. Last month, I sought to experience the same routines as our students as I spent a day following a class schedule.
It was clearly an eye opening experience and yet one of the early high points of the school year for me. A day in the life of a John Jay High School student is quite rigorous and purposeful, but also joyful and secure. At Campus Night in September, I was so appreciative of the feedback from parents who expressed similar sentiments. Many were so complimentary of the teaching staff, mainly pointing out the sense of joy they saw in them. It was clear our teachers are committed to our students and love what they do. While I wasn’t surprised, I too experienced what parents expressed as I followed a student’s schedule for a day. I confess it was a long and taxing day! However, each class was led by an enthusiastic teacher who was well-prepared, anxious to connect with her students, and provided a positive learning experience and environment. Students in turn, created the same purposeful and safe environment for each other in ways that could leave anyone feeling confident and secure in our future as well as our present. It was a wonderful testament to the power of the home-school connection and the priority this community places upon its children. Thank you for sending us such wonderful students to work with every day!
As the year progresses, there will no doubt be challenges and at times, one’s joy can be challenged by routines, expectations, and relationships. However, it is clear to me that there is a prevailing ethos of community in Katonah-Lewisboro in general, and at John Jay High School, in particular. It is an ethos that lives the fact that we will not only meet challenges, but emerge from them confident, united, and prosperous. It is a privilege to be a part of such a community and I wish all in the John Jay High School community continued happiness and success as the holiday season approaches.
Thank you for all your continued support of our students and school.
Sincerely,
Steven T. Siciliano, Ed.D.
