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Welcome to Stillwater Junior High School:

Welcome to Stillwater Junior High School:. Incoming 7 th grade Parent Meeting January 3 , 2013. Welcome Class of 2019.

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Welcome to Stillwater Junior High School:

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  1. Welcome to Stillwater Junior High School: Incoming 7th grade Parent Meeting January 3 , 2013

  2. Welcome Class of 2019 “We moved to Stillwater because we knew the reputation of the elementary schools. What a gift to find that Stillwater Jr. High School was rich with academic and extracurricular offerings to meet the unique needs and aspirations of our daughter and our son. As a parent, I’ve always appreciated knowing that the teachers and staff really know my children.” SJHS Parent “I would encourage anyone to go to this school. One more reason that I like this school is that no matter who you are, and no matter what kinds of disabilities you have, you feel safe and secure at Stillwater Junior High.” SJHS Student

  3. Purpose of the meeting • Provide registration information • Share educational information as it relates to key dates • Share key components for the 2013-14 school year

  4. Required Courses2013-14: • English Full Year • Math Full Year • Science Full Year • Social Studies (US history) Full Year • Music/PE (every other day) Full Year • Health 1 Semester • Art 1 Quarter • Design and Modeling 1 Quarter

  5. Math, English and Science Placement • Language Arts (Honors English, English 7, Strategic English and Reading) • Math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry) • Science (Life Science, LEaP Science 1) • Placement will be determined by assessment results and 6th grade achievement

  6. Math and Reading Skill building • Students who need additional work in developing their math skills or their reading skills will placed in a math skill building or reading skill building class in place of an elective.

  7. Required Elective Courses Design and Modeling (DM) • Students will be introduced to and use the design process to solve problems and understand the influence that creative and innovative design has on our lives. • Students use industry standard 3D modeling software

  8. Required Elective Courses 7th Grade Art • Students will learn and utilize basic skills in a variety of techniques and media including: • ceramics • printmaking • drawing • painting • graphic design • sculpture

  9. Choice Elective Courses Music: • Boys Choir • Girls Choir • Orchestra • Band • General Music *Every student must choose one music elective*

  10. Sample Student Schedule 0. Advisory Full Year 1. English Full Year 2. Math Full Year 3. Science/lunch Full Year 4. Social Studies Full Year 5. P.E./Music (every other day) Full Year 6F. Design and Modeling/Art 1 Semester 6S. Health 1 Semester

  11. About Advisory Advisories provide students and teachers with opportunities to build positive relationships and promote academic preparedness. Components: First 20 minutes of each day. • Weekly Schedule: • Monday Homework Help • Tuesday Reading • Wednesday Homework Help • Thursday Grade checks • Friday Activity day

  12. Teaming in the 7th Grade • “What are Teams?” • Our 7th Graders are split into two Teams • Gold Team and Blue Team • Each Team has a group of 4 teachers that all students share • Math, Science, Social Studies, and English

  13. Next Steps in the Registration Process • Choose your respective music elective • Secure both parent/guardian and student signature on the form • Bring form to your elementary school day of your counselor visit

  14. Next Steps in the Registration Process • Counselors will visit the elementary schools • January 7- Lily Lake and Stonebridge • January 8- Oak Park and Rutherford • January 9- Marine • January 10- Withrow

  15. Electronic Communication SJHS Webpage Eagle Fly-by Skyward Family Access Assignments Current News Grades/progress reports Teacher e-mail/phone Special Announcements Additional information about SJHS: Technology

  16. Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports Cross Country (boys/girls) Basketball (boys/girls) Baseball (boys - 8th & 9th) Football (boys) Gymnastics (girls - 9th) Softball (girls - 8th & 9th) • Soccer (boys/girls) • 8th & 9th Swimming (boys) Synchronized Swim (girls) Tennis (girls) Wrestling (boys) Tennis (boys) Swimming (girls) Hockey (boys/girls - 9th) Track (boys/girls) Volleyball (girls) Alpine Ski (boys/girls) Golf (boys/girls - 9th) Cheerleading Cheerleading Dance Team (9th) Additional information about SJHS: After School Athletics

  17. Merit Projects Outdoor Adventure Club Ski Club Open computer lab before/after National Junior Honor Society Literature/Fine Arts Publication- Summer Teeth Drama Newspaper Science Club Stock Market Club Student Government Talent Show Yearbook Game Club Math League Homework Club Additional information about SJHS: After School Activities

  18. Additional information about SJHS: Health Services: • Seventh Grade Physical Exams (on website) • Immunization Requirements (on website) • Needs to be completed and turned in before you are able to pick-up schedule for 2013-2014 school year • At least 3 DTP's (Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) • At least 3 polio • Tetanus/diphtheria booster (Td) • Two MMR's (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) • Hepatitis B series (3 shots over 6 month period) • 2 Varicella (chickenpox) shots OR history of the disease, as verified by a physician

  19. Important Dates • April 26, 2013 Friday Night Live- Community Education • June, 2013 Parents receive SJHS information via Friday Folder from 6th grade teachers • June/July, 2013 Final Placements made in English, Math and Science • August, 2013 Soar Into Seventh-Orientation • September, 2013 1st Day of School

  20. Next Steps in the Registration Process • Choose your respective music elective • Secure both parent/guardian and student signature on the form • Bring form to your elementary school day of your counselor visit

  21. Next Steps in the Registration Process • Counselors will visit the elementary schools • January 7- Lily Lake and Stonebridge • January 8- Oak Park and Rutherford • January 9- Marine • January 10- Withrow

  22. Still Have Questions? • Questions about 7th grade: • Chris Otto, School Counselor 351-6907 ottoc@stillwater.k12.mn.us • Chuck Ochocki, Principal 351-6901 ochockic@stillwater.k12.mn.us • Shelly Phernetton, Assistant Principal 351-6904 phernettons@stillwater.k12.mn.us • Parent Tour sign-ups • Terri Christenson 351-6908 christer@stillwater.k12.mn.us

  23. Thank You Class of 2019 We guarantee it will be a fun journey!

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