JISD SCHOOL CLOSURE FAQs
How long will JISD schools be closed?
Governor Greg Abbot issued an order to close schools for the remainder of the 2019 – 2020 school year.. For more information, click here to read the press release from Superintendent Rob Barnwell.
Is JISD serving student meals? When? Where?
JISD is providing breakfast and lunch 5 days per regular school week for children ages 0 – 18 years. Bus drivers will deliver meals to students who normally ride a bus. In addition, ‘Grab and Go” meals will be available for pick up at the Elementary and High School campuses. For more information, click here or contact Stephanie Holman, Food Service Director, at 903-665-2461, ext. 3003 or email sgholman@jeffersonisd.org.
How do I get meal delivery information for my student?
For more information, contact Stephanie Holman, Food Service Director, at 903-665-2461, ext. 3003 or email sgholman@jeffersonisd.org.
Who do I contact for issues with meals?
For more information, contact Stephanie Holman, Food Service Director, at 903-665-2461, ext. 3003 or email sgholman@jeffersonisd.org.
How do I get a chrome book for my student?
Contact Jay Patrick, Technology Director
Phone 903-665-2461, ext. 3507 or email rjpatrick@jeffersonisd.org
Where do I get help if my student’s chrome book won’t connect or is broken?
Call Dr. Lynn Phillips at: 903-665-7367 or email rlphillips@jeffersonisd.org.
How do I get information on starting my student on at-home online learning and Acellus?
Call Dr. Lynn Phillips at: 903-665-7367 or email rlphillips@jeffersonisd.org.
How does my student use Acellus?
For Acellus log in instructions and additional learning supports, click here.
Who do I contact when my student is having trouble with his/her assignment?
Contact your student’s principal. They, along with your student’s teacher will contact you with assistance.
Primary, Phone 903-665-2461, ext. 3
Normel Gilliam , Principal; email ncgilliam@jeffersonisd.org
Elementary, Phone 903-665-2461, ext. 4
Lindsey Whitaker, Principal; email lwwhitaker@jeffersonisd.org
Mindi Cox, Asst. Principal; email mscox@jeffersonisd.org
Jr. High, Phone 903-665-2461, ext. 2
Dr. Tim Phy, Principal; email tsphy@jeffersonisd.org
Zachary Venable, Asst. Principal; email zlvenable@jeffersonisd.org
High School, Phone 903-665-2461, ext. 1
Michael Walker, Principal; email mfwalker@jeffersonisd.org
How will 9 weeks/semester grades be determined?
Please read Superintendent Rob Barnwell’s press release concerning grades here.
Will my student be retained in the same grade when school starts again?
“Promotion/graduation should be considered by relying on grades and academic success during the first three quarters of this school year, along with whatever progress is made and what work is done between now and the end of the school year, no matter how long this ‘remote learning’ situation is in place.”
Superintendent Rob Barnwell 3/25/2020
What if our household doesn’t have internet access?
Students who do not have access to the internet may request paper packets by contacting the campus principal:
Primary, Phone 903-665-2461, ext. 3
Normel Gilliam , Principal; email ncgilliam@jeffersonisd.org
Elementary, Phone 903-665-2461, ext. 4
Lindsey Whitaker, Principal; email lwwhitaker@jeffersonisd.org
Mindi Cox, Asst. Principal; email mscox@jeffersonisd.org
Jr. High, Phone 903-665-2461, ext. 2
Dr. Tim Phy, Principal; email tsphy@jeffersonisd.org
Zachary Venable, Asst. Principal; email zlvenable@jeffersonisd.org
High School, Phone 903-665-2461, ext. 1
Michael Walker, Principal; email mfwalker@jeffersonisd.org
How/where do we get grade level/subject paper packets?
For more information on grade packet pickup and delivery, contact the campus principal.
Primary, Phone 903-665-2461, ext. 3
Normel Gilliam , Principal; email ncgilliam@jeffersonisd.org
Elementary, Phone 903-665-2461, ext. 4
Lindsey Whitaker, Principal; email lwwhitaker@jeffersonisd.org
Mindi Cox, Asst. Principal; email mscox@jeffersonisd.org
Jr. High, Phone 903-665-2461, ext. 2
Dr. Tim Phy, Principal; email tsphy@jeffersonisd.org
Zachary Venable, Asst. Principal; email zlvenable@jeffersonisd.org
High School, Phone 903-665-2461, ext. 1
Michael Walker, Principal; email mfwalker@jeffersonisd.org
Who do I contact for questions about my Special Education, dyslexia, or 504 student?
Special Services Department, phone 903-665-2461, ext.6
Clint Coyne, Special Services Director, email ccoyne@jeffersonisd.org
Lisa Robinson, Diagnostician, email ldrobinson@jeffersonisd.org
Jessica Clark, Diagnostician and Dyslexia, email jdclark@jeffersonisd.org
Tami Whitington, 504 Coordinator, email tcwhitingto@jeffersonisd.org
Will my high school student get credit?
For more information, contact Crystal Eddins, High School Counselor, at
903-665-2461, ext. 3041 or email cceddins@jeffersonisd.org
How will this affect my high school student who is planning on going to college?
For more information, contact Crystal Eddins, High School Counselor, at
903-665-2461, ext. 3041 or email cceddins@jeffersonisd.org
Will my student still have to take the STAAR test?
Gov. Abbott waived the Texas STAAR testing requirements for the 2019 – 2020 school year on March 16, 2020. Click here to read the full article.
How do I contact my student’s teacher or principal?
Contact the campus principal, who will get you in touch with your student’s teacher.
Primary, Phone 903-665-2461, ext. 3
Normel Gilliam , Principal; email ncgilliam@jeffersonisd.org
Elementary, Phone 903-665-2461, ext. 4
Lindsey Whitaker, Principal; email lwwhitaker@jeffersonisd.org
Mindi Cox, Asst. Principal; email mscox@jeffersonisd.org
Jr. High, Phone 903-665-2461, ext. 2
Dr. Tim Phy, Principal; email tsphy@jeffersonisd.org
Zachary Venable, Asst. Principal; email zlvenable@jeffersonisd.org
High School, Phone 903-665-2461, ext. 1
Michael Walker, Principal; email mfwalker@jeffersonisd.org
For any other questions, please contact the campus principal or the Administration office at 903-665-2461, ext. 8.
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