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 .:OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS >> FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions:
Do parents have access to student information?
Do parents receive copies of student grades?
Is class attendance mandatory?
Who advises students on class schedules?
How much does it cost to attend Jones?
Where do students buy books and supplies?
What are the differences betweens grants, loans, and scholarships?
What types of scholarships are available?
How do we apply for a dorm room?
If my child decides not to stay in the dorm, is the dorm deposit refunded?
Who do I call if I have concerns regarding my child?
What are the major causes of poor academic performance?
Answers:
Do parents have access to student information?
The Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of education records and establishes the right of students to review their records. Any student enrolled at Jones Junior College assumes the rights formerly accorded parents unless he/she is a dependent under section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Jones Junior College assumes that all students are independents unless otherwise notified by the student within five (5) calendar days after the completion of the registration process.
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Do parents receive copies of student grades?
No. Students are notified of mid-term and final grades through the JCPortal located on the JC web page.
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Is class attendance mandatory?
Regular class attendance is a requisite if students are to succeed in their classes. All students are expected to attend class meetings regularly and promptly. When a student’s absences total the number of times the class meets in one week, a probation letter is mailed from the Office of Student Affairs. When absences total three times the number of days the class meets per week, the student will be withdrawn from that class with a “W”. ( For Evening classes, Cosmetology, LPN, AD Nursing, Vocational, and Summer absences, please refer to the Student Handbook) The student may appeal to the Office of Student Affairs for readmission. The Dean will either render a decision or the appeal will be sent to the Student Affairs Committee. All appeals for re-entering must be made immediately.
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Who advises students on class schedules?
Each student is assigned a faculty advisor with whom he/she will meet periodically. Advisors assist students by helping to plan a schedule, by providing career information, and encouraging academic endeavors. Students retain their advisors for the duration of enrollment at Jones. Students wishing to change their majors should go to Request Change of Major.
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How much does it cost to attend Jones?
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Where do students buy books and supplies?
The College Bookstore is located in the C.L. Neill Student Union. The College Bookstore sells all required textbooks, supplies, and materials needed for academic studies at Jones. In addition, the bookstore provides other merchandise based on student, faculty and staff needs, such as:
clothing, backpacks, gifts, and many other items. The College Bookstore is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The first week of evening classes and during evening registration the bookstore will be open until 7:00 p.m. Summer hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The bookstore accepts personal checks, VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER and Debit Cards.
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What are the differences betweens grants, loans, and scholarships?
Scholarships and grants are both considered “gift-aid” awards. In other words, they do not have to be paid back. Loans on the other hand are required to be repaid in some point in the future. All scholarships, grants, and loans have certain requirements. For more information on the types of financial aid available at Jones, go to Financial Aid or contact the Financial Aid Office at 601-477-4040.
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What types of scholarships are available?
Scholarships are available to Jones students from a wide variety
of sources. The following is a list of some of the sources
available to our students:
ACT - Full-tuition scholarships are awarded to those students
who make a composite score of 26 or above. Students making
a composite of 29 or above also receive an additional $200
credit for the purchase of books for the fall semester of both
their freshman and sophomore years. Students making a 30 or
above will additionally receive one-half of the room and board
fee for the fall and spring semesters of both years. Students
who do not live in the dorms may receive other considerations
by contacting the Vice President of Student Affairs. Half-tuition
scholarships are awarded to students who make a composite
score of 23, 24, or 25. Students scoring 21 or 22 will receive a
scholarship in the amount of $200 per semester.
Academic Excellence - Full-tuition scholarships are awarded
to those Mississippi students who are among the top achievers
in their high school graduating classes.
Career and Technical Excellence - One full tuition
scholarship is awarded to one Mississippi student at each of the
nine Jones County Junior College district vocational-technical
centers, based on the high school vocational-technical
counselor’s recommendation with the following guidelines:
1. The student must have or will complete a vocationaltechnical
program at the time of awarding the scholarship.
2. The student must be a senior with a ‘B’ average in their votech
program.
3. The student must be attending JCJC in the fall and enrolled
in one of JCJC’s Career & Technical programs.
Students who qualify for this scholarship must accept it during
the fall semester immediately following high school graduation.
Failure to do this will result in forfeiture of the scholarship.
Junior Miss/Miss Hospitality - Full-tuition scholarships are
awarded to students who are winners in their local Junior Miss
or Miss Hospitality Pageants.
Service scholarships include annual staff/newspaper, athletics, band, cheerleader, and choir. The total combined value of the fine arts scholarships may not exceed full tuition. Academic scholarships are valid for up to four semesters, excluding summer terms. Students must
accept an academic scholarship during a fall term and attend that term in order to receive it during the spring term immediately following. Recipients must remain enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours to remain eligible for an academic scholarship. Recipients must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
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How do we apply for a dorm room?
To apply for campus housing:
- Fill out and submit an Application for Admission to JCJC.
- Read and understand the Dorm Handbook.
- Download and print a Housing Contract.
- Complete the housing contract and mail with $100 deposit to:
Housing Office
Jones County Junior College
900 South Court Street
Ellisville, MS 39437.
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If my child decides not to stay in the dorm, is the dorm deposit refunded?
$25 of the deposit is a non-refundable processing fee. If your child cancels his/her reservation by the appropriate cancellation date, the remaining $75 will be refunded.
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Who do I call if I have concerns regarding my child?
Parents are an important part of life at Jones. Your comments and suggestions are encouraged as the college continually seeks to improve each student’s experience. Please feel free to contact the Office of Student Affairs at 601-477-4030 if you have any concerns or questions regarding your child.
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What are the major causes of poor academic performance?
According to the American College Health Association, the top 5 reasons for poor academic performance are:
Stress
Being sick - cold, flu, sore throat, etc.
Sleep difficulties
Concerns about family and friends
Relationship difficulties
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