Jaguar Elite Den
Welcome Jaguar Elites
and Jaguar Elite Parents!!!
Here you will have the most up to date information on our 5th grade Jaguar Elite's academic and social emotional experience at JCMS!
Letter to Jaguar Families
December 22, 2023
Dear Jaguar Elite Families,
You are receiving this letter because your child has reached Elite status here at Jamaica Children’s Magnet School! Here are some important updates regarding the end of year activities:
JCMS graduates will be receiving a total of six graduation tickets per child. Please note that seating is on a first come first serve basis. Our 2024 graduation will be in the auditorium, and we want to ensure that all graduates and their families have a wonderful experience on this day.
Senior Dues will be $120 per 5th grade student. You may pay the dues in full or choose to make Four $30 payments, due on the following dates: 1/12/24, 2/16/24, 3/15/24, 4/12/24. Dues should be sent in full by April 9, 2024. Only cash or money order will be accepted. All payments must be placed in an envelope labeled with your child’s name and directed to the attention of Ms. Coffin.
The dues include:
- Senior T-Shirt
- Yearbook - 24 pages softcover
- Senior Paint Party - June 18, 2024 - During School Day
- Senior Pictures - December 7, 2023 - Were taken already - Photos will be taken in a cap and gown provided by photography company - Absent students 2/12/24 photos taken
- Dave & Busters Senior Trip - June 5, 2024 - 9:30 - 1:30PM - Must wear Senior Shirt
- Graduation - June 24, 20244 - 9:00 AM Auditorium
- Award Ceremony - Library - June 21, 2024 8:30 AM
- Dance - June 25, 2024 - During School Day - Students will receive Diploma & Yearbook - Dress to impress with SNEAKERS
Please be reminded that all Grade 5 students must have a passing grade in each core subject to meet the criteria to participate in Jaguar Elite Graduation Activities.
Jaguar Elite Teachers,
Class 501 Ms. Dwarika
Class 531 Ms. Fisher & Ms. Nocera
Class 591 Ms. Flemister- Moore
JCMS created Middle School Directory
As a support to our Jaguar Elite parents, please find a JCS created Middle School Directory with information on zone, districtwide, citywide, charters, and independent middle schools in NYC. Please know that this list is not exhaustive and that there are other schools that you can research for your Jaguar Elite.
Upcoming Elite Events
IMPORTANT EVENTS FOR OUR Jaguar Elites!
Important Dates:
Dave & Busters Field Trip- June 5th
Paint Party- June 18th
Award Ceremony-June 21st
Graduation - June 24th
Dance- June 25th
Middle School Application for 2023/2024 School Year
Get ready for middle school! All New York City 5th graders—and 6th graders at schools that end in 6th grade—can apply to middle school this fall.
The middle school application opens on October 26, and deadline to apply is December 1st.
Apply to up to 12 programs on your child’s application; list programs in your true order of preference, with your first choice at the top as #1.
You can do the following at any time:
- Use the searchable middle school directory at MySchools.nyc to explore school options.
- Check schools’ websites: find resources and learn if schools will be hosting any virtual events.
- Learn about admissions, watch our video series, and get all the latest updates at schools.nyc.gov/Middle.
- Find your school district (1-32) and learn if your child has a zoned school or schools by entering your address at schools.nyc.gov/Find-a-School or calling 311.
- You can get personalized support on- or offline, including by phone—see below.
Fall to Summer 2023
Add your child to additional waitlists and check your place on any waitlist with MySchools. If a program can make your child a waitlist offer, they will contact you directly.