1. Top Ten Reason Why Students Like Stillwater Junior High School 10.Stillwater Junior High School has a long history of service to others. Whether it’s raising $5000.00 to build a well in a poverty-stricken Sudan, bringing holiday gifts to children involved in the local Head Start program, participating in Pennies for Patients or food drives the SJHS community is compassionate and generous. 9.We are proud of our record of energy efficiency in our building. SJHS continues to lead the district in responsible use of precious resources. 8.We are proud of our recycling program. Not only do we recycle paper, aluminum and plastic, be we also have partnered with a local farmer and recycle food scraps from lunch.

2. Top Ten Reason Why Students Like Stillwater Junior High School 7.We like that students of all interests and abilities can take part in athletic opportunities. Some students like to get a chance to try a new sport and learn the basics. Others see junior high school as the start of becoming a Pony. Regardless of skill level, SJHS welcomes all athletes. 6.SJHS is well known for its support of the arts. Our award-winning music program is well known throughout the Midwest. Our art program and video production programs continue to thrive and it’s appropriate that our building has become the home of the Da Vinci Fest! 5.Besides athletics and the music program, I like that SJHS has so many clubs and other opportunities to get involved. Drama, stock market, the newspaper, science club, and a bunch of other organizations are available to students who wish to become involved outside of the school day.

3. Top Ten Reason Why Students Like Stillwater Junior High School 4.We have smart students who take challenging classes and do well on standardized tests. In this school there are many opportunities for those who want to learn and do their best. With honors programs, AP opportunities and interesting electives available, SJHS students make the most of their time here. 3.The caring, supportive and professional staff at SJHS makes this a great school for us. We like coming to school everyday. 2.We like the fact that SJHS offers a safe and caring environment for the students. Students who come here know that they are in good hands and that they will be treated respectfully. They know that they’ll learn and benefit from being here.

4. Top Ten Reason Why Students Like Stillwater Junior High School 1.SJHS has an involved, active student body. We like being here. We like being involved. We like our teachers and our teachers like us. This is a goods place to be, and we are proud of that.

5. Welcome Class of 2015 Registration Stillwater Junior High School 7 th to 8 th Grade Registration Informational Meeting February 9, 2010

6. Overview of the Presentation n Welcome-IntroductionsMr. Wippler/Mr. Ochocki n All About SJHS Mr. Ochocki n Course ChoicesMs. Horowicki n Assessment InformationMs. Horowicki n All About SJHS part 2Mr. Ochocki n Important DatesMr. Ochocki n Parent InvolvementMr. Ochocki n Registration ProcessMr. Ochocki n ClosingMr. Wippler

7. All About SJHS: Daily Schedule 2010-11 Doors to the school open at 7:30 a.m. 0. 8:00-8:20Advisory 0. 8:00-8:20Advisory 1. 8:25-9:15 1. 8:25-9:15 2. 9:20-10:10 2. 9:20-10:10 3. 10:10-11:45 3. 10:10-11:45 4. 11:50-12:40Lunch/Class 4. 11:50-12:40Lunch/Class 5. 12:45-1:35 5. 12:45-1:35 6. 1:40-2:30 6. 1:40-2:30 Students must leave the building by 2:45 p.m. unless under the direct supervision of a school employee

8. All About SJHS: Teaming in the 8 th Grade n “What are Teams?” –Our 8th Graders are split into two Teams »Gold Team and Blue Team »Each Team has a Band, Choir and Orchestra –Each Team has a group of 4 teachers that they share »Math, Science, English, and Social Studies or PE

9. All About SJHS: Advisory Advisories provide students with opportunities to build positive relationships and promote academic preparedness. Components: n First 20 minutes of each day. n Time allocated to preparing for student led conferences. n Weekly Schedule: –Monday SJHS Orientation & Homework Help –Tuesday8 th grade Math skill building –Wednesday8 th grade Reading –Thursday8 th grade Eagle Pride –Friday8 th grade Activity day

10. Plan and Prepare for your Future 1.Education opens doors! 2.Start talking about the future and what you want for your student after high school. 3.While there are many factors that will determine the kinds of opportunities that will come your way, the most significant determining factor will be your education.

11. Required Courses-2010-11 Ms. Horowicki n English (Honors/Regular) 2 Semesters n Math (Algebra Standards, 2 Semesters Algebra 8, Geometry) n Science (Earth Science)2 Semesters n Social Studies (Civics)1 Semester n Physical Education1 Semester

12. Honors English n Must apply for Honors English n Get application from Counselor or English teacher n Submit application with registration on February 16, 2010 n April- applications reviewed and letters with English placements sent out

13. Math Sequence

14. Elective Courses n Music (2 Semesters) –Band –Choir –Orchestra n World Language (1 Semester) –Spanish IB –French IB **2nd half of 7th grade World Lang n World Language (2 Semesters) –Spanish I –French I –German I n Additional Courses (1 Semester) –IT (Industrial Technology) –Art 8A & 8B –FACS 8 –Creative Living –Speech/Theater –Speech/Debate –Video Production –ICS

15. EXPLORE Assessment n Pre-PLAN & pre-ACT n Practice college entrance test n Timed test n Career interest assessment n Counselors share results in classrooms n Interpretations in 8th grade science classes

16. All About SJHS: Activities and Athletics n Registration for all activities and athletics take place at the beginning of the school year and through-out the year (prior to the season/activity beginning)

17. All About SJHS: Before School Activities n Chamber Choir n Jazz Band- Duke, Basie n Orchestra- Fiddlers

18. All About SJHS: After School Activities n Cheerleading n Drama n Game Club and homework help (Thursdays) n Literature/Fine Arts Publication- Summer Teeth n Math League n Merit Projects n National Junior Honor Society n Newspaper n Open computer lab before/after n Outdoor Adventure Club n Science Club n Ski Club n Stock Market Club n Student Government n Talent Show n Yearbook n School Newspaper n Homework Club

19. Athletics 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 Dance Team (9th)

20. Parent Involvement n P.I.E. (Parents Involved in Education) Committee –9/27, 11/22, 1/10, 3/21, 4/18 n Volunteer opportunities (background check is required) –Tutoring –Assist with Standardized Assessments –Office Mailings –Staff Luncheons and Recognitions –Chaperone Dances –Teacher Assistant

21. New to SJHS? See a Concert or a Play n Thursday, February 18Ensemble Festival Tour n Thursday, March 4Jazz Band Festival n March 8 & 9Band Clinic / Concert on 3/9 (All Bands) n March 24 & 25 Choir Clinic (Concert on 25th) (All Choirs) n Thursday, May 6 7th Grade & Novella Orchestra n Tuesday, May 11 Camerata Orchestra Concert n Thursday, May 13 Enterprise & 7th Grade Bands n Tuesday, May 18 Northstar & Eagle Band n Tuesday, June 1 Treble & Cambiata Choir Concert n Wednesday, June 2 Con Brio Choir Concert n Tuesday, June 8 7th Grade Choir Concert

22. Important Dates n February 16, 2010Register Online in Math Class n April, 2010MCA-II Reading & Math Assessment n April-May, 2010MCA-II Science Assessment n May/June, 2010English/Math placement n August 26, 20108 th Grade Schedule Pick-up n September 7, 20101 st Day of School (subject to change) n September 16, 2010Open House – 6:30-8:15 pm 5:30-6:30- Internet Safety with Tim Harris, PLANNER training with Jeff Hudson, or NAVANCE training with a school guidance counselor

23. Registration Process n Feb. 8 and 9, 2010:8th grade registration materials & presentations made to current 7 th grade students in their math classes n Feb. 9:7th into 8th Grade Parent Night (7:00 - 8:00 pm) n Feb 16, 20107th graders register for 8th grade in math classes

24. Registration Forms are due Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010

25. Still Have Questions? n Questions about 8 th grade: –Lisa Horowicki, Counselor351-6961 horowickil@stillwater.k12.mn.us –Chuck Ochocki, Assist. Principal351-6904 ochockic@stillwater.k12.mn.us –Rick Wippler, Principal 351-6901 wipperr@stillwater.k12.mn.us wipperr@stillwater.k12.mn.uswipperr@stillwater.k12.mn.us n Questions about Technology: –Jeff Hudson, SJHS Tech. Coordinator351-6911 hudsonj@stillwater.k12.mn.us @stillwater.k12.mn.us –Chuck Ochocki, Assist. Principal 351-6904 ochockic@stillwater.k12.mn.us –Rick Wippler, Principal 351-6901 wipplerr@stillwater.k12.mn.us

26. Still Have Questions? n Activities: –Keven Seim 351-6909 seimk@stillwater.k12.mn.us seimk@stillwater.k12.mn.us n Health Services: –Cheryl Hale 351-6914 halec@stillwater.k12.mn.us @stillwater.k12.mn.us –Ruth Weber351-6913 weberr@stillwater.k12.mn.us @stillwater.k12.mn.us

27. Registration Forms are due Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010

28. Thank You Classof2015