AMP Happenings for the Week of August 23rd

Howdy AMP families and students,

The following are important events and happenings for the week of August 23rd.

Please note effective Monday, August 23rd, that all staff, students, and visitors in a NEISD facility must wear an appropriate face covering while in a building or on school district transportation. For more information regarding the mask mandate, you can view Dr. Maika's message on August 20th by clicking HERE.

Upcoming Events ​

• Tuesday, August 31, 2021 - JM FFA Leadership Camp Day #1 for 9th/10th Graders from 3:45PM to 4:45PM in the AMP Complex
• Wednesday, September 1, 2021 - JM FFA Leadership Camp Day #2 for 9th/10th Graders from 4:30PM to 5:30PM in the AMP Complex
• Thursday, September 2, 2021 - JM FFA Chapter Meeting / Ag Olympics from 4:30PM to 6:00PM in the AMP Complex
  
• Thursday, September 2, 2021 - FFA Burger Bash from 6:00PM to 6:30PM in the AMP Complex
  
• Thursday, September 2, 2021 - JM FFA Booster Club General Meeting @ 6:30PM in the AMP Complex
  
• Monday, September 6, 2021 - School Holiday
  

​Math Applications in AFNR Teacher Change
Ms. Lara Lenoir is now taking the reins of the Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources for the AMP. Ms. Lenoir is beginning her 17th year at Madison HS and is the Junior Class sponsor and coordinator for the Junior/Senior Prom. She has always been a fan and supporter of the AMP and our students and we are extremely excited to have her join us.

Contact information for all of our faculty and staff can be found under the "ABOUT" tab on our AMP website.​

Schedule Changes

• Monday, August 16 - Friday, August 27: The only changes that will occur within the first two weeks of school will be corrections to obvious errors on schedules (no elective changes at this time) and classroom balancing due to large class size.
• Monday, August 30 - Friday, September 8: Change of elective requests can be made by completing the following form. (You may request a change at this time, however, changes will not take place until 8/30 - 9/8)
• Use the following link to request a schedule change: 2021-2022 Schedule Change Form
• Please know that Mrs. Suarez, AMP Counselor, is responding to schedule change requests as quickly as possible. With the first week of school now complete and a bulk of new student registrations done, Mrs. Suarez will now be located in her counseling office in the AMP building.

2021-2022 James Madison FFA Dues
One of the expectations for every AMP student is to be an active participant in the AMP. Active participation can be achieved by becoming a member of the James Madison FFA (the student leadership organization for AMP students) and participating in any of the literally 100+ FFA activities that will be offered this school year.

FFA dues are $20.00 for the entire school year and we will begin accepting dues payments (cash or check) the first week of school in the AMP Administration office. 

With membership in the FFA, AMP students will have access to outstanding leadership and career development opportunities, supervised agricultural experiences, degrees, awards, and scholarships. FFA members will also receive a James Madison FFA commemorative t-shirt which will be available in October.

NEISD Magnet Shuttle Information
All students who are enrolled in any of the NEISD magnet programs are provided shuttle transportation from their home campus to the magnet program before school and shuttle transportation will be provided back to their home campus after school. The family is responsible for getting the student to the home campus to board the shuttle transport. It is also the parent's/guardian's responsibility of students residing outside the NEISD boundaries to provide their own transportation to and from James Madison High School.

Departure and return times from and to the home campus can be found on the AMP website under "PARENT RESOURCES"or by going to the following NEISD Transportation webpage. 

AMP Complex Gate Access, Speed Limit, Traffic Pattern and Student Parking
As school begins, it can be expected that the volume of traffic on the AMP Complex will increase. All drivers (parents, guardians, students) are reminded that the speed limit on the AMP Complex is 10 MPH. Drivers should be attentive when driving in and around the livestock project centers for pedestrian traffic and should only park vehicles in appropriate parking areas. Also, please stay to the right of the circular roadway between the swine and goat project centers when entering and exiting the livestock project centers.

The AMP Complex gate will be opened for general traffic from 7:30AM to 9:00AM Monday through Friday. The gate will be opened in the afternoons from 4:00PM to 7:00PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and from 3:00PM to 7:00PM on Tuesday.

Lastly, student parking during the school year will be in the parking lot that is adjacent to the goat project center. AMP Parking Permit applications are available in the AMP Administration office and are available for purchase now.
The following guidelines will be used to issue AMP Parking Permits:

1. The AMP student must be a paid FFA member for the 2021-2022 school year. FFA dues are $20.00.
2. First priority will be given to AMP students that are raising a livestock project and/or are a FFA chapter officer.
3. Second priority will be given to AMP students that are Seniors.
4. Third priority will be given to AMP students that are Juniors.
5. If space is available, last priority will be given to AMP students that are Sophomores.
6. AMP students must have a valid driver license and current car insurance to receive a permit.
7. Parking permits will cost $30.00 (cash/check) and will be for sale starting the first week of school.

James Madison FFA Booster Club
The James Madison FFA Booster Club is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a membership of parents/guardians whose student(s) are actively attending the NEISD Agriscience Magnet Program (AMP). Membership for families is FREE.
 
The FFA Booster Club exists to organize and conduct fundraising activities to provide financial support to all students of the AMP in order to enhance the educational and agricultural experiences of the students. Parents/guardians can support the James Madison FFA Booster Club by making the AMP a family experience. This can be done through a variety of means such as volunteering of your time and talents, introducing the FFA Booster Club to corporate sponsors, or financially supporting the FFA Booster Club with donations or purchasing merchandise.

The first general meeting of the James Madison FFA Booster Club will be held on Thursday, September 2nd at 6:30PM at the AMP Complex.

All parents/guardians are highly encouraged to sign up for the FFA Booster Club email distribution list by clicking HERE. (Please note, the James Madison FFA Booster Club does NOT share contact information and will communicate with its members only in regards to matters pertaining to the James Madison FFA Booster Club, the James Madison FFA Chapter, and the Agriscience Magnet Program.)

Stay Connected with Us!
Find us online at www.JamesMadisonFFA.com or follow us on
YouTube (Agriscience Magnet Program), 
Facebook (www.facebook.com/MadisonFFA),
and on Instagram (www.instagram.com/jamesmadisonffa)
Stay connected with the AMP for the 2021-2022 school year.