SECTION I: INTRODUCTION

Geary County Unified School District No. 475 does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color,

national origin, disability, or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs

or activities. Any questions regarding the District’s compliance with Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504 may

be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached at (785) 717-4000, P.O.Box 370, Junction

City, Kansas, 66441.

Junction City High School prepares students to become successful workers and citizens by developing

Team based Freshmen Success Academy

Extra support for Math, Reading

Career exploration and research

Career Academies (250-400 students each):
Science, Engineering and Technology (SET),
Business and Information Technology( BIT),
and Fine Arts and Human Services (FAHS)

• Broad career themes by academy

• Full academic support in each academy

• Coordination with community business partners to provide authentic learning opportunities

• Alignment with university, community college and technical college programs

• Dedicated administration, counseling support and teaching staff for each academy

• Common graduation requirements that meet Kansas Regents requirements

• Career pathways within each academy that lead to industry based certification, advanced credit and

increase preparation

• Transferability between academies each school year

On behalf of the administration, faculty and staff of Junction City High School, we welcome you to the 2007-

2008 school year. It is our sincere hope that all students reach their full potential. By working in partnership

with families, businesses, students and educators, we believe that all can achieve excellence.

This handbook should provide easy access to rules, procedures and policies of the school. A day

planner/school activity calendar is included to enable students to better manage their time and keep

track of key dates.

JCHS Administrative Team

Junction City High School students have distinguished themselves and their school in many ways through

the years. The 2007-2008 school year can be one of the best in our history, assuming each student

continues to make wise decisions and cooperates with principals, teachers and staff.

This handbook is presented to you with the hope that you will read it and use it as a guide throughout the

year. It can answer many questions for you and for your parents. Best wishes on a successful year.

Ronald P. Walker,

Superintendent

(Verse 1) Onward Blue Jays, Onward Blue Jays

Where the valley of the Kansas Don’t give up the fight (fight, fight, fight

Meets the eastern skies Fight on Blue Jays for your colors,

Proudly, dear old Junction’s banners Royal Blue and White (fight, fight, fight)

On the breezes rise. Onward Blue Jays, Onward Blue Jays

(Chorus) Fight on for your fame

Hail to her and to her colors Fight on to victory

White beside the blue And WIN THIS GAME!

Hail to dear old JCHS

Hail to Junction true

(Verse 2)

Just beyond the Smoky River

In a busy town,

Stands the high school of old Junction

Great is her renown.

(Chorus)

(Verse 3)

Praise her knowledge and athletics,

Those of Blue and White

While we swear that to maintain them,

We will ever fight.

Chorus

Hail to her and to her colors

White beside the blue,

Hail to dear old JCHS

Hail to Junction true.

The school district which included Junction City, Fort Riley, Milford and Grandview was organized in July

of 1862. The first building constructed for school purposed was built in 1866.

The present high school building was completed and occupied during the 1958-1959 school year. The

first major addition was made in 1963. In 1977, another major addition was completed, giving a additional

media center facilities, a new gymnasium with dressing rooms, and student commons area. In 1979,

a fourth addition was added to the south comprising science facilities, three classrooms, a 110-seat

multi-level lecture hall, facilities for special education and special reading laboratory. In 1984, there

was a fifth addition to the northeast corner of the building to house the instrumental music program. In

1990, an addition to the south housing two chemistry labs, a foods lab, 10 general purpose classrooms,

two conference rooms, several teacher offices and an addition to the cafeteria was completed. JCHS

became a 9-12 high school in 1990. The most recent construction added a new weight room, installed a

wood floor in Shenk Gym, air conditioned the entire building, added a connecting link between the main

building and Deever and added academy offices.

The old bell from the first high school and the Bronze Blue Jay statue are displayed near the Shenk Gym

entrance signifying the history and heritage of Junction City High School.

Junction City High School (JCHS) is accredited by the Kansas State Department of Education and by

the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The current JCHS State Report Card is available on the building

and district web site www.usd475.org. Printed copies are also available in the school office and at the

Devin Education Support Center, 123 N. Eisenhower Junction City, KS. 66441

Russell Boland, LaMont Godsey, Robert Henderson, Daphne Maxwell, Mark Roeser, Dr. Anwar Khoury,

Becky Bramlage, and Fort Riley Representative, Major Colleen Wright.

Mr. Ronald P. Walker, Superintendent

Pat Anderson, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction

Dr. Larry Dixon, Associate Superintendent, Resources and Student Services

TBA, Director of Human Resource Services

Ms. Carol Arjona, Coordinator of Secondary Education

Mr. Ricardo Vieyra, Director of Special Education

Stan Dodds, Principal Junction City High School

Bernice Bullard, Principal Business, Information, Technology Academy

TBA, Principal Fine Arts and Human Services Academy

Melissa Sharp, Principal Freshmen Success Academy

Stephen Green, Principal Science, Engineering, Technology Academy

Matthew Westerhaus Athletic Director

TBA Activities Director

Sue Carlson, Counselor Business, Information, Technology Academy

Wendy Popp, Counselor Fine Arts and Human Services Academy

Sarah Reynolds, Counselor Freshmen Success Academy

Tom Kite, Counselor Science, Engineering, Technology Academy

Simon, Mary Lathrop, Bob Reidel

Head Secretary — Marla Wood

Athletics/Activities Secretary — Deb Lumb

Deever Receptionist/Counseling Center -Sherry Martin

BIT Office Secretary — Marceile Regelman

FAHS Office Secretary –Betty Coleman

FSA Office Secretary – TBA

SET Office Secretary – Bev Bohn

Cashier—Loretta Junghans

Information Systems Coordinator — Ellie Dillon

Nurse Clerk — Shari Westfall

Registrar — Anita McLean

Student Services Secretary- Sharon Oxford

Tim Hammond

Carter, Alicia Custodio, Daniel Downard, Chon Foster, Richard Hall, Maria Irizarry, Luetta Oppenlander,

Herbert Tillman, Irmina Torres