FCA

Thank you to everyone that helped make the FCA Gameday a huge success. We will have a FCA meeting this Fri, May 17 at 8 AM in the small gym. Aaron Smith will be speaking.

Spanish National Honor Society

Don't forget to turn in applications to be an officer to Mrs. Hernandez by Fri, May 17.

Baccalaureate

Baccalaureate is this Sun, May 19 at 2:00 PM in the Lynda Horn Auditorium.

Awards Ceremony certificates

If you received an invitation to the Awards Ceremony and did not attend please stop by the Counseling Center to receive your folder of certificates.

Graduation Honor Cords

If you still have not piad Ms. Strickland for your graduation honor cords you need to do so AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. The deadline to turn your money in is this Fri, May 17. If you have any questions please see Ms. Strickland in the office.

John Horn Color Guard Auditions

Thry something new and audition for the 2013 John Horn Color Guard. Auditions will take place next week Mon, May 20 to Thurs, May 23 from 4-6 PM in the gym. No experience is necessary. A sign-up sheet is available now in the front office.

Attention Juniors

Attention Juniors who will be seniors next year. We will be preselling senior shirts for next year during the last two weeks of school. You may preorder your shirt May 23, 28, and 30th, and June 3rd during all lunches. Shirts will be 17 and 20 dollars for 2XL and 3XL sizes, and can be picked up the week before school starts in the summer. If you purchase a shirt you will be able to wear it the first day of your senior year and this will be only approved senior shirt for the year.

Scholarship Acceptance

If you have received a scholarship this year, athletic or academic, please go by the counseling center to inform your counselor.

Perfect Attendance

If you are a Senior and have had perfect attendance for grades Kindergarten-12, please notify Mrs. Westbrook in the Counseling Center for recognition during the Senior Awards Ceremony.

Encore Auditions

Encore Auditions for vocalists are Mon, May 20. Everyone interested in being a singer in Encore needs to be in the Choir room at 4PM to learn a brief dance combination. Please sign up for your audition time on the choir room door ASAP. Encore Auditions for band members are Tues, May 21. Everyone interested in being an instrumentalist needs to pick up an audition packet Mon, May 20 after school. Auditions will begin after school on Tues at 4PM. All keyboardists, bass players, guitar players, and drummers are welcome to audition. Please see Mr. Mac or Mr. Bowling if you have questions.

Lighthouse Programs and Invitations

Mrs. Jackson has extra Lighthouse programs and invitations if you'd like to get a few copies as keepsakes or forward to family. Feel free to stop by Mrs. Jackson's office between classes to get one.

Lady Jag Softball

This past weekend the Lady Jags Softball team played the Sachse Lady Mustangs for the Bi-District Champion. The Lady Jags won 6-5 on Friday night to take game 1. On Saturday the Lady Jags came from behind in the top of the 7th to take the lead and held on for a 4-3 win. This makes the Lady Jags Bi-District Champions. Next up will be McKinney Boyd in the Area Round. Details are TBD.

Dallas Morning News' Journalism Day

The John Horn High School newspaper staff was honored at Dallas Morning News' Journalism Day held on Wed, April 10. Senior Clayton Youngman was chosen as a summer intern writer for the Dallas Morning News and Sophomore Zack Appenzeller won "Best News Reporting" for a piece he wrote in the print edition of The Rosette. The new online edition of John Horn's newspaper, www.therosettenews.com, also won Honorable Mention for "Best Website." This competition was between high schools all over the metroplex, and Dallas Morning News judges selected the winners.

Jag Battalion

This past Saturday the Jaguar Battalion competed in the Tarleton State University Drill meet. The Lady Jaguar colorguard came in 3rd place overall. Their team consisted of Ashley Stinehour, Katherine Lainez, Belen Paniague, and Pamela Cuellar. The Jaguar male colorguard came in 2nd place overall. Their team consisted of Leonel Olivo, Jaxiel Batista, Aaron Camocho, and Xavier Smith.

Jag Library

The library is selling hot chocolate every day until 3 pm.

Clubs and Organizations Webpage

Be sure to check out the Clubs and Organizations page for information about all the clubs and organizations at John Horn High School.

Dress Code

Updated Dress Code Information

The JHHS Honor Code

Dedication: Committing to my academics and extracurricular activities. Never give up.

Honor: Respecting the legacy of John Horn High School. Treat JHHS Jaguars with respect.

Integrity: Having strong character through my actions. Live a life based on good morals.

Justice: Taking action against wrongdoing, despite peer pressure, fear, loyalty, or compassion. Do the right thing.

Pride: The drive to pursue excellence. Respect the jaguar tradition of success.

Inspiration: Encouraging my peers to work hard. Lead by example.

High Expectations: Living up to the full potential of a jaguar. Strive to meet my goals.

Dignity: Acknowledging each other's worth by tolerating each other's differences. Treat others the way that I would like to be treated.

Responsibility: Being able to answer for my conduct and obligations. Hold myself accountable for my actions.