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JDHS Principal's Corner

A message from Principal Casperson

As you know from my weekly messages we are now done with 25% of the academic year.  At the high school level semester grades are the grades that indicate credit earned.  They are also cumulative grades, which make the quarter more of a dipstick or a progress mark.  Unlike middle school students do NOT start over fresh for quarter 2.  They continue to build on the grades that they have as of October 13th.  Please talk with your student about each of their classes and where they believe opportunities for growth or needs for support exist.  Semester grades will be here before we know it, and we want each of our students to end with the best possible academic marks. 


Quarter 2 also comes with a series of disrupted weeks, which means it is critical for you and your student to review the calendar and ensure that you know which days school is not in session.  With Alaska Day, Veteran’s Day, and Thanksgiving Break all these next few weeks we will only have five full, five-day weeks before final exams.  Planning for how to utilize Enrichments and class time when in session will support your student’s achievement in their high school classes.  Communicating with teachers and our attendance office if your student will not be here is another way to keep supports in place as the final grades near. 


I also want to give some kudos and recognition to the following groups for their successes in the first quarter of the school year.  Cross Country, Volleyball, Swim/Dive, Football, and Football Cheer have a number of JDHS participants thriving this season.  Cross Country congratulations includes four top 10 finishers up at state in Palmer last weekend.  We also want to recognize our Student Council for a great fall assembly and spirit week, and the National Honor Society for their support at Super Saturday.  Clubs and activities are a vital part of our school community, and research shows that students connected with at least one community group while in high school is aligned to stronger school performance.  These groups are just some of many opportunities for your student to be involved! 


We believe that JDHS is an amazing school, and certainly hope that you and your student are feeling good about your choice to be a Crimson Bear.  As always, we want your feedback on areas that we can improve and welcome your partnership in your student’s four-year journey.  Give us a call, send us an email or stop on by if you have questions or suggestions.  Thank you for trusting us with your kiddo! 


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Juneau-Douglas High School

1639 GLACIER AVE

JUNEAU, AK 99801

(907) 523-1616
The City and Borough of Juneau School District complies with all federal and State of Alaska laws, statutes, and regulations, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran or military status, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, and provided equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in education programs and/or extracurricular school activities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX Coordinator Cherish Hansen, 523-1712 cherish.hansen@juneauschools.org, Title IX Investigator/Decision Maker Lyle Melkerson, 523-1710 lyle.melkerson@juneauschools.org, and Section 504/ADA Coordinator and Title IX Appellate Decision Maker Frank Hauser, Superintendent, 907-523-1702, frank.hauser@juneauschools.org 10014 Crazy Horse Dr. Juneau, AK 99801.
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