Frequently Asked Questions about PJHS
In no particular order, here are a few "frequently asked
questions" from parents and students at PJHS. If you have
additional questions you would like to see posted here, please
email Mrs. Stockman at janice.stockman@acboe.net.
INOW/PARENT
PORTAL
1. How can I check grades?
The INow Parent Portal allows parents to access report
card grades, current class averages with assignment grades, teacher
notes, school events, attendance records, discipline records,
schedule, class attendance records, attendance calendar. All
information is private and secure. Teachers are required to update
grades weekly.
2. When can INow be purchased?
You may purchase INow at any
time. There will be designated times to purchase INow at the
beginning of the year, beginning at Open House and the following
week. However, you may send $10 cash at any time to
purchase INow. You may bring the money to school or send it
with your student. Mrs. Weldon, Media Specialist, will
process your order and send the username and password home with
your student within 48 hours.
3. How do I access the INow Parent Portal?
Once you receive your username and temporary passwork,
visit the school website at www.pjhscats.com Click on the
word, InformationNOW, located at the top left hand side of the main
page of the school website. The first time you log-in, you
will be required to reset your password. This password should
contain 8 characters: at least one number and one letter
(capitalization is not required). This database does not have
the ability to email you your username and or password.
Should you misplace your log-in information contact Mrs.
Weldon, Media Specialist in order for your username and password to
be reset.
CHECK-IN/OUT
AND ABSENCES
4. Where do I go to check my child in/out? Procedure?
All doors leading into the
school stay locked throughout the school day. When entering
the building to check a student in or out you will need to enter
through the front entrance. On the far left you will find a
buzzer. Press this buzzer and when allowed to enter, pull (do
not turn) the door knob. You may then proceed to the Student
Center.
Check-in
procedures:
Students who report to school after 7:50a.m. must report
to the Student Center and be signed in by a
parent/guardian.
Check-out
procedures:
Parents/guardians must be prepared to show picture
identification at the time of check-out. Students may not check-out
after 2:40pm. Students who check-out of school must be signed out
through the Student Center by a parent/guardian or parent/guardian
designee. Notes and telephone calls from the legal guardian will be
accepted for check-out purposes. We will try to assist parents in
matters dealing with each situation. If a check-in or check-out
results in missing 51% or more of the school day, an excuse will be
required as this will count as an absence for the day.
5. What is the latest time I can check out my student?
2:30 p.m. is the latest time students will be allowed to
check out
6. Do I need to bring an excuse if I check out my child?
If a check-in or check-out results in missing 51% or
more of the school day, an excuse will be
required as this will count as an absence for the
day.
7. Do check-ins and check-outs count toward exemptions?
Students must be present a minimum of 51% of a class to
be counted as present for the class.
Exemptions are determined on a class by class
basis.
8. How do I request permission for an extended
absence?
Preapproval of absences is at the discretion of the
administration and must be requested in writing 48 hours in
advance.
9. How do I request work for an extended absence?
If your child misses school for
3 days or more, please contact the Student Center for assistance in
obtaining missed assignments. The Student Center will contact each
teacher. Please note that teacher lesson plans are available on the
school website and may be used to help keep up with assignments as
well. Please give a 24 hour notice for work to be
collected.
10. What is the make-up policy for excused absences?
If a student has an excused absence, the student shall
be allowed to make up schoolwork and/or examinations missed during
said absence or absences. The student shall be responsible for
contacting the teacher or teachers immediately upon return to
school to arrange a reasonable length of time, not to exceed two
(2) weeks, to make up work and/or examinations. Teachers shall not
be required to re-teach lessons, but students shall be given
reasonable opportunity to learn lessons missed due to excused
absences.
COMMUNICATION
11. What is NOTIFY ME?
Notify Me allows the administration of PJHS and central
office personnel the ability to share school news, announcements
and emergency alerts with parents/guardians. If you would like to
register, visit the school website. Click on the Notify Me icon
located at the bottom of the left column on the main page of the
school website.
12. Is REMIND notification a good way to get
information?
Several teachers and coaches use REMIND . REMIND is a
website that provides a safe way for teachers to text message or
email students and parents. Kids today are very busy and they
communicate primarily by texting. The purpose of REMIND is to
provide students with timely reminders of assignments or upcoming
quizzes/tests, as well as send them encouraging messages that
hopefully motivate and uplift them. These messages travel one-way
only, from the teacher to students and/or parents; you cannot
respond to texts and there will not be an on-going conversation of
any kind. It is very safe and hopefully very effective. Parents are
encourage to sign up for these messages along with their child so
that they can stay up to date with what is happening in class!
Teachers and Coaches who utilize REMIND will provide their students
instructions on how to sign-up for their REMINDers.
13. How can I contact my child's teachers?
You may utilize email to communicate with teachers.
Email addresses are located on our school website under the school
staff section. Click on the name of the staff member you wish
to communicate with via email. There will be an email link
provided at the top of each staff member's page.
14. How do I set up a conference?
Parent-teacher conferences are important in improving
the academic success of students. Conferences may be held with the
principal or designee during the school day. Conferences with
teachers must be scheduled during the teacher's planning period or
before or after school. If you would like to schedule a conference
with a teacher, please e-mail the teacher for the conference date
and time. If you would like to schedule a conference with a
counselor or administrator, please call the front office. Please
note parents need to follow the following protocol:
Teacher→Assistant Principal→Principal→the
Superintendents Designee and Board of Education.
15. How do I know what my child has for homework?
Our website at is an extremely valuable tool for all
students and parents. On this website, teachers update lesson plans
weekly. This is a great resource for obtaining homework
assignments, make-up work, and information regarding upcoming tests
and projects. Locate your child's teacher under School Staff. This
will take you to the individual teachers webpage where each of the
items mentioned can be found.
PHYSICAL
EDUCATON AND SPORTS
16. How long can my child not participate in PE with a
parent note?
A parent note for PE is good for one day of
nonparticipation. After that or for an extended period of time, a
doctors' excuse is required.
17. Are physicals required for all sports? Where are those
forms?
Most sports require a completed physical form signed by
a M. D. or D. O. Students participating in Archery are not required
to have a physical because it is not an Alabama High School
Athletic Association Sport. Students participating in any other
sport are required to have a physical. Physical Forms can be found
on the school website in the News & Events section under
Forms.