Ponder ISD along with other area school districts will continue to keep closed all schools and facilities until at least Monday, May 4, 2020. PLEASE NOTE THAT SCHOOL IS CONSIDERED AN ESSENTIAL ACTIVITY; THEREFORE, FREE MEALS WILL CONTINUE TO BE AVAILABLE TO EVERY PONDER ISD STUDENT FROM 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, ON WEEKDAYS, AT PONDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EVEN WITH THE STAY AT HOME ORDER IN PLACE.
Information about the process to pickup free meals locally has been posted. Please continue to monitor this site for any future changes or updates.
Visit our COVID-19 website for updated information.
Online Learning
**Please click below to view a video from Ponder Junior High Principal Shawn Simmons regarding online learning opportunities.**
Students will utilize their Chromebooks to access Google Classroom for a daily message and instructional items for the following classes:
Monday/Wednesday:
Language Arts & Social Studies
Tuesday/Thursday:
Math & Science
Friday:
Language Arts - Reading program / extension activities
Please visit Teacher Pages from the menu above to access teacher contact information. Information will also be posted for accessing Google Classroom for those that need it.
Contact information for the School Principal, Assitant Principal, and Counselor can be found on the School Info menu above.
Students are encouraged to email their teacher for content related questions. Our staff is "on call" during the day as they work from home and attend the needs of their families.
Thank you for your patience this past week as PJH has worked with district administrators and campus staff to plan and train for providing online learning opportunities for our students. As we work through this process in the coming weeks, we will monitor and make adjustments where necessary. Working together allows us the opportunity to make the best, most appropriate decisions for our students, families, and staff members.
Shawn Simmons
Principal
Ponder Junior High
Call Center
Due to the Denton County Stay at Home Order, Ponder Junior High will be unable to operate the call center from campus. Students and parents are encouraged to send all questions to teachers or office staff via email. Please visit Teacher Pages from the menu above to access teacher contact information. Contact information for the School Principal, Assitant Principal, and Counselor can be found on the School Info menu above.
Click here to view helpful information for supporting your child
Junior High Remind 101
These links were provided during registration for the current school year. If you have not done so already, please click the appropriate link below to receive general information about PJH website updates.
6th Grade: https://www.remind.com/join/97a8gg
7th grade: https://www.remind.com/join/7eek42
8th grade: https://www.remind.com/join/d8kf7h
PJH 8th graders and Parents -
Meeting POSTPONED
Who: PJH 8th grade students
What: 20-21 Course Selection and Endorsement Information
Students for more information join
Google Classroom for Class of 2024
Classroom code: imjie36
If you have any questions email
Ann Ivy, HS Counselor
aivy@ponderisd.net
Parent Connection Newsletter
We want to encourage you to check out the Parent and Family Engagement Connection letter posted in the link below. Together, we truly can make a difference for all of our children.
English:
The Parent and Family Engagement Connection Newsletter
The Parent and Family Engagement Connection Newsletter
Thanks for all you do as parents.
Cindy Fraser
PJH Counselor
Deadline to order is April 17, 2020
Click here to print the order form.
PJH Staff will be on duty at 7:30 a.m.
The building will not be accessible until that time.
If your student is dropped off before 7:30 they will need to wait under the front porch until staff arrive.
Registration Forms Available
Registration packets for the 2019-2020 school year are now available online. The forms can be completed online and printed at home to be returned to the school office or blank forms can be printed at home to be completed manually with pen and paper. Pre-printed paper copies will be available in the school office for families as well.
Access the 2019-2020 Student Registration Packets Here
Here area few great ways to keep up with Ponder Junior High...
The Student News Site of Ponder Junior High
Visitors
Please report directly to the main office.
All visitors will be required to show a valid, government-issued ID.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Any questions please call the campus office (940) 479-8220.
