Indian Education (Title VII) / JOM
The Indian Education Committee works to develop educational programs designed to meet the specialized and unique educational needs of Indian children, and approves all programs and budgets funded by the Johnson-O'Malley Program (JOM).
The committee consists of elected parents and guardians of Indian students who are enrolled in schools that are receiving funding under the JOM program.
Johnson O’Malley (JOM) is a federally-funded program which provides supplemental education programs for Native American students attending public schools. Schools receive funds based on the number of Native American students attending each school. Funds must be used to supplement the education of the Native American students. Examples of programs are: tutoring, school supplies, incentives, and field trips.
Upcoming Events
JOM Supplies for 2016-17
Tahlequah Public Schools Johnson O’Malley Program is proud to be able to assist with providing school supplies for our JOM eligible students! JOM school supplies will be handed out for JOM eligible students at the Elementary, Middle School and High School at our Open House/Summer Socials on August 9, 2016 from 4:30-6:30 pm. We encourage you and your family to attend this important event. Please look for your child’s school to see where the supplies will be located at the various summer socials. You will need to pick up the JOM supplies at the school site where your child is enrolled.
- Cherokee and Heritage Elementary-Stage area in the Cafeteria.
- Greenwood Elementary-Large lobby area by the Principal’s office.
- Tahlequah Middle School-Room 21.
- Tahlequah High School-JOM Office or Room 222.
The Pre-K Center will have their Open House/Summer Social on August 4, 2016 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. JOM Supplies for our youngest eligible students will be delivered to each classroom within the first few days of school.
If you have any questions about eligibility, please contact Sherri Kelley at kelleys@tahlequahschools.org or 918-458-4100, ext. 1834.
What's in the bag?
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Pre-K
- 1 pocket folder
- 1 bottle glue
- 2 glue sticks
- 1 set 16 count water color paints
- 1 box 24 count crayons
- 1 box 8 count skinny crayons
- 1 pair small scissors
- 2 dry erase markers
Kindergarten
- 1 set 16 count water color paints
- 1 pair small scissors
- 1 box 8 count markers
- 2 boxes 24 count crayons
- 6 glue sticks
- 12 pencils
- pencil top erasers
- 2 expo markers
1st Grade
- 2 pocket folders with brads
- 1 small scissor
- 4 glue sticks
- 1 bottle glue
- 12 #2 wooden pencils
- 2 boxes 24 count crayons
- 1 box 8 count markers
- 12 pencil top erasers
- 2 expo markers
2nd Grade
- 1 wide ruled spiral notebook
- 2 pocket folders with brads
- 1 box 8 count markers
- 2 boxes 24 count crayons
- 12 pencil top erasers
- 12 #2 wooden pencils
- 4 glue sticks
- 1 pair large scissors (5 inch)
- 1 package wide ruled paper
- 1 package 3x5 index cards
- 4 expo markers
3rd Grade
- 4 pocket folders with brads
- 1 pair large scissors
- 2 boxes 24 count crayons
- 1 box 12 count colored pencils
- 1 wide ruled spiral notebook
- 12 pencil top erasers
- 12 #2 pencils
- 1 pencil bag
- 1 packages wide ruled notebook paper
- 1 non-spiral composition book
- 4 expo markers
- 2 glue sticks
4th Grade
- 1 pencil bag
- 4 pocket folders with brads
- 2 boxes 24 count crayons
- 2 packages wide ruled loose notebook paper
- 1 wide ruled spiral notebook
- 12 #2 wooden pencils
- 1 pair large scissors
- 1 package of colored pencils
- 4 glue sticks
- 12 pencil top erasers
- 1 highlighter
- 1 package 3x5 note cards
- 1 -1 inch three ring binder
- 2 expo markers
5th Grade
- 1 ruler
- 1 protractor
- 3 glue sticks
- 1 pair large scissors
- 1 1/2 inch 3 ring binder
- 12 #2 wooden pencils
- 2 packages wide ruled notebook paper
- 2 composition notebooks
6th Grade
- 1 package 12 count colored pencils
- 1 highlighter
- 1 package #2 wooden pencils
- 2 packages wide ruled notebook paper
- 5 pocket folders with brads
- 2 black pens
- 1 compass
- 1- 3 ring binder
- 4 expo markers
7th Grade
- 1 box #2 pencils
- 2 packages of loose notebook paper
- 1 package colored pencils
- 2 red pens
- 1 – 2” three ring binder with pockets
- 2 pocket folders
- 1 pencil bag
- 1 ruler
- 2 composition notebooks
- 1 expo marker
8th Grade
- 1 - 2” 3 ring binder with pockets
- 2 wide ruled spiral notebooks
- 1 pencil bag
- 1 package of 3x5 index cards
- 1 box #2 pencils
- 2 packages loose leaf notebook paper
- 1 package markers
9-12th Grades
- 2 packages loose notebook paper
- 2 college ruled spiral notebooks
- 2 mechanical pencils
- 12 pencils
- 2 black pens
- 1 – 3 ring binder
- 2 project folders
| Director of Indian Ed | Randy Underwood |
| Title VII/JOM Coordinator | Sherri Kelley |
| Cultural Specialists | Katie Penland |
Title VII 2016-17 Committee
| Chairperson | Mark Vance |
| Vice Chair | Sandy Crosslin-Young |
| Secretary | Leah Matlock |
| Parent-at-large | Kyle Rozell, DVM |
| Parent-at-large | Chris Berry, Dana Payne |
| Teacher Representative | Nikki Molloy |
| Student Representative | Makayla Hernandez |
JOM 2016-17 Committee
| Chairperson | Monica Rotton |
| Vice Chair | Stacie Baker |
| Secretary | Jolynda McMurtrey |
| Member | Stacy Thornton |
| Member | Christy Springwater |
The Cherokee Nation has expanded its concurrent enrollment to cover Cherokee citizens in their junior year of high school. Home-schooled students may also receive funds.
Cherokee Nation juniors and seniors who live within the tribe’s 14-county jurisdiction are eligible, as well as students living in contiguous counties.
Applications will be accepted for the fall semester. For eligibility information, call the Cherokee Nation College Resource Center at (800) 256-0671 ext. 5465 or ext. 5322.
