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Jefferson Academy

Parent MEETING

Fall 2026

August 18th

Commitment to development is a daily choice to get one percent better.

Nick Saban

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Athletic Department

We Benefit Those

We Serve!

  • Chris Cloonan- Social Media
  • Jake Diers- Athletic Trainer
  • Shayna Chichirico- Athletic Assistant
  • Dan Quaratino- Athletic Director

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Social Media

Stay Connected

Jefferson Academy

  • X- JA_Athletics

Facebook-

  • JAAthletics

Instragram:

  • Jefferson_Academy_Athletics

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Athletic Department

Building The Root

  • Leadership
  • Culture
  • Behavior Skills
  • Experiences
  • Fruit Tree
  • **Exceptional Leaders create a culture that engages hearts and minds

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Participation Fees

Unpaid fees- will result in the student athlete not being able to play until the fees are paid in full.

  • Participation Sports Fees: $130
  • September 3rd Participation Fees Are Due.

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JA Junior High Handbook

Safety and Security Protocol

Evacuate, Evade and Defend is our protocol .

The Jefferson Academy Athletic Handbook represents the foundation of our program and the standards that guide our student-athletes, coaches, families, and community.

JA JH Handbook

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Grade Eligibility

academic responsibility and being prepared to compete.

being a student-athlete starts with being a student. Student-athletes must maintain eligibility by passing all classes. Any student-athlete with an F will be unable to participate in competitions from Monday through Sunday until eligibility is restored.

JA JH Handbook

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Attendance on Game Day

Attendance Impacts Participation

Student-athletes must attend school on game day to participate. Any absence must be properly communicated through the attendance office and excused. Unexcused absences will result in the student-athlete being unable to compete. JA JH Handbook

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Weather Related Information

When Weather Changes,

We Adapt

  • Lightning- within 10 miles we will stop the game.
  • Everyone needs to be heading to their cars.
  • Heat Index
  • Air Quality

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Spectator Expectations

Our Culture Shows Up

Every cheer, interaction, and response helps shape the culture and experience we create for our student-athletes.

Love and Community

JA JH Handbook

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Team Snap

One Team.

One Communication

Jefferson Academy Athletics uses TeamSnap to create consistent communication between coaches, student-athletes, and families.

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Parent Standards

Your Response Matters

  • Every interaction is an opportunity to model the character and respect.
  • You represent your family.� You represent our team.� You represent Jefferson Academy.

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Communication with Coach Expectations

partnership, trust, and working together

At Jefferson Academy, we believe the best athletic experiences happen when student-athletes, families, and coaches work together as partners. We encourage open, respectful communication that supports the growth of each student-athlete while trusting coaches to guide and make decisions that are in the best interest of the team. Allow the 24 hour rule- JA JH Handbook

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Volunteers

You're part of this too

Athletics is strongest when families are involved. We invite you to share your time throughout the season. Whether you volunteer once or throughout the year, your support makes a lasting impact on our student-athletes and athletic programs.

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Officials

It Comes Back to Love and Community

We expect all members of the Jaguar community to treat officials with respect, demonstrate good sportsmanship, and model the character and integrity we want our student-athletes to display.

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Safety and Security

Evacuate, Evade and Defend is our protocol .

  • Regarding safety and security for outside and inside events we will use the protocol Evacute, Evade and Defend. Here is a video that shows what to do Evacuate, Evade, Defend

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Development is Key

JA JH Sports

We Benefit Those We Serve

Thank You For Choosing JA Athletics