Jasper Commitment Form
Jasper Learning Initiative Enrollment/Admission Process
The 19-20 Jasper pilot can accommodate up to 125 students in the program. Commitments will be accepted first come, first serve for the first 100 based on the completion of the Jasper Commitment Form, which will be available starting Thursday, January 9, at 4 p.m. The form will be live starting January 9 to allow time for students and parents to learn more about the program and attend Guidance Information Night at EHS on January 8.
If/when the number of commitments exceed 100, there will be a lottery system for participation in the program for the last 25 spots.
If/when the number of commitments exceed 100, there will be a lottery system for participation in the program for the last 25 spots.
Timeline of Scheduling/Events
December 16: Eyer Middle School
The Jasper Learning Initiative will be presented to all 8th grade students during the students’ science classes. Students indicate interest.
December 17: Lower Macungie Middle School
The Jasper Learning Initiative will be presented to all 8th grade students during the students’ science classes. Students indicate interest.
December 18
The 9th grade Program of Studies will be distributed to students. On the back of the Program of Studies there is a Program of Studies Scheduling Worksheet to be completed by students and parents. Parents will be reminded by an E-News Alert. Please write the courses you want on the Program of Studies Scheduling Worksheet.
January 8: Emmaus High School
8th Grade Guidance Information Night for incoming 9th graders and their parents at Emmaus High School. Jasper administrators and teachers will be available that night.
*Snow Date is January 15
January 9: Online
If you fill out the online Jasper Commitment Form and get a spot in the program, you will be scheduled in the appropriate courses February 11-14.
February 2 & 3: Eyer Middle School
Emmaus High School counselors will meet with Eyer 8th graders over these dates to advise students on course selections for 2019-2020 school year. Counselors will provide guidance on scheduling process and teacher feedback on course placement. The focus is having students request 6.25-6.75 credits, learn about elective courses, and meet their counselors. Students will receive verification sheets to take home and discuss with parents.
February 4, 5, 6: Lower Macungie Middle School
Emmaus High School counselors will meet with LMMS 8th graders over these dates to advise students on course selections for 2019-2020 school year. Counselors will provide guidance on scheduling process and teacher feedback on course placement. The focus is having students request 6.25-6.75 credits, learn about elective courses, and meet their counselors. Students will receive verification sheets to take home and discuss with parents.
February 11-14: Eyer and Lower Macungie Middle Schools
Course requests are entered into PowerSchool during the school day with assistance of middle school counselors. Middle school counselors will know which students have completed the Jasper Commitment Form.
The Jasper Learning Initiative will be presented to all 8th grade students during the students’ science classes. Students indicate interest.
December 17: Lower Macungie Middle School
The Jasper Learning Initiative will be presented to all 8th grade students during the students’ science classes. Students indicate interest.
December 18
The 9th grade Program of Studies will be distributed to students. On the back of the Program of Studies there is a Program of Studies Scheduling Worksheet to be completed by students and parents. Parents will be reminded by an E-News Alert. Please write the courses you want on the Program of Studies Scheduling Worksheet.
January 8: Emmaus High School
8th Grade Guidance Information Night for incoming 9th graders and their parents at Emmaus High School. Jasper administrators and teachers will be available that night.
*Snow Date is January 15
January 9: Online
If you fill out the online Jasper Commitment Form and get a spot in the program, you will be scheduled in the appropriate courses February 11-14.
February 2 & 3: Eyer Middle School
Emmaus High School counselors will meet with Eyer 8th graders over these dates to advise students on course selections for 2019-2020 school year. Counselors will provide guidance on scheduling process and teacher feedback on course placement. The focus is having students request 6.25-6.75 credits, learn about elective courses, and meet their counselors. Students will receive verification sheets to take home and discuss with parents.
February 4, 5, 6: Lower Macungie Middle School
Emmaus High School counselors will meet with LMMS 8th graders over these dates to advise students on course selections for 2019-2020 school year. Counselors will provide guidance on scheduling process and teacher feedback on course placement. The focus is having students request 6.25-6.75 credits, learn about elective courses, and meet their counselors. Students will receive verification sheets to take home and discuss with parents.
February 11-14: Eyer and Lower Macungie Middle Schools
Course requests are entered into PowerSchool during the school day with assistance of middle school counselors. Middle school counselors will know which students have completed the Jasper Commitment Form.
