1. Santan Junior High

2. Elementary CATS High School Honors/AP GAP Gifted Adolescent Program

3. How Junior High School CATS fills the “GAP”  Extension of CATS program with the junior high school atmosphere  Accelerated and in-depth studies  Interaction with intellectual peers  Academically challenging/rigorous  Gifted endorsed teachers know both gifted and adolescent needs  Problem-based learning opportunities based on student interests  Experience meaningful involvement in real problems

4. Curriculum  Two-Year Curriculum  Same teacher provides continuity from one grade level to the next  Integration  Provides an interrelated study of the disciplines  Accelerated  Provides appropriate placement and pace

5. Curriculum  Acceleration and Enrichment 7 th Grade:  9 th Grade Math (Algebra)  Gifted Language Arts 7  Gifted Science  Gifted Social Studies 8 th Grade:  10 th Grade Math (Geometry), optional Algebra 2 elective  Gifted Language Arts 8  Gifted Science  Gifted Social Studies

6. Santan STEM Program: Possible further acceleration in math Seventh EighthNinth Grade: Grade:Grade: Algebra GeometryHonors Pre-Calculus/ Algebra 2* Brief Calculus (*zero hour elective taken concurrently with Geometry)

7. Algebra 2 Zero Hour Elective Class  Taken concurrently with Geometry  Students would have TWO daily assignments (there is time between zero hour and first period to work on one of the assignments)  Students must have their own transportation  Class meets daily from 7:30 – 8:45 a.m.  Taking Algebra 2 in junior high allows students to more easily access the advanced math classes offered at Chandler high schools.

9. Probable Electives for 2016 PLTW – Robotics PLTW – Design and Modeling *Student Council PE/Weight Training *Orchestra Computer Applications Digital Media Yearbook Publication Media/TV Production FACS Drama Art *Band *Spanish

10. Project Lead the Way – Gateway to Technology

11. PLTW – Design & Modeling with 3D printing using Autodesk Inventor

12. PLTW – Automation & Robotics

13. PLTW-Automation & Robotics C coding in Robot C

14. Computer Applications  Typing  Google Drive  Word Processing  Spreadsheets  Productivity & Efficiency  Publications

15. Digital Media  Image editing  Photography basics  Video Production  Animation  Web Design

16. Yearbook Publication  Photography  Composition  Exposure  Editing  Typography  Layout & Design  Marketing

17. Media/TV Production  Daily Video Announcements  Camera Angles & Shot Types  Post-Production Editing  Video Animation  Music Editing

18. FAQ’s  Will my child have classes with students outside the CATS program?  Will my child meet new students in jr. high CATS or be with the same group they have been with in elementary?  How much homework is there in 7/8 CATS?  Lunch?  Are there sports offered at SJHS?  Are all students eligible for Algebra 2, and will it be awarded high school credit?  How does CATS help my child transition into honors and AP courses in high school?  What clubs are available that my child might enjoy?

19. Former Students Thoughts….  “When life gives you teachers, make sure they are CATS teachers.”– Andrew Seo  “Our team teachers teach us why, not just what.” – Ryan Gorday  “7/8A is a diplomatic community where both the students and teachers learn!” – Katie Hartle  “CATS changed my life. It opened many new opportunities.” – Torrey Hickel  “They MADE me a better and smarter student for the rest of my student career!” – Ryan Dunn  “The gift of knowledge I have received will be regifted many times and is the most beneficial substance I have ever received.”– Abbie Peters

20. SJHS CATS Program MVP’s