1. STILLWATER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 7th grade Parent Information Night
Welcome, class of 2022!
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2. TONIGHT’S PURPOSE: Communicate important building information.
Learn what courses and opportunities are available at SJHS.
Understand how current 6th graders register for courses.
Learn how 6th graders transition to 7th grade.
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3. A DAY IN THE LIFE @ SJHS Advisory every day
Six classes with different classrooms & teachers
Black and Red Team for core classes
Lockers for every student
Student planners to be organized
Grade checks on Skyward Family Access
After school activities!
School Counselors for every student
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4. ADVISORY 20 minutes, daily
Purpose: Advisory is an academic support program focused on fostering positive relationships between students and adults at SJHS.
Advisory activities
Grade/Homework progress checks
Organizational skills
Character building activities
Reading strategies
Current events discussions
Team building events
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5. DAILY SCHEDULE *SAMPLE SCHEDULE; SCHEDULES VARY DEPENDING ON THE STUDENT
0 HOUR
ADVISORY
8:15 – 9:05 AM
1ST HOUR
ENGLISH 7
9:10 – 10:05 AM
2ND HOUR
PRE-ALGEBRA
10:10 – 11:25 AM
3RD HOUR
LIFE SCIENCE
***10:05 – 10:30 AM
A LUNCH
***10:30 – 10:55 AM
B LUNCH
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
4TH HOUR
US HISTORY
12:25 – 1:20 PM
5TH HOUR
PE/MUSIC (DAY 1, DAY 2)
1:25 – 2:20 PM
6TH HOUR
HEALTH, ART 7,
DESIGN & MODELING
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6. CLASS PLACEMENT *Placement determined by assessment results and 6th grade achievement.
English
English 7
Honors English 7
Strategic English & Reading
Math
Pre-Algebra
Algebra w/Quadratics
Geometry
Science
Life Science
LEaP Science I
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7. ELECTIVE CLASSES Music (each student selects 1): Boys Choir
Girls Choir
Orchestra
Band
General Music
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8. How your student will register:
Write your name, parent’s name, and phone number at the top
Place an “x” next to your music selection
If band or orchestra, write the name of the instrument you play
Sign the form at the bottom where is says, “student signature_____”
Turn in to your School Counselor
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9. ATHLETICS FALL WINTER SPRING X-COUNTRY B/G 7, 8 BASKETBALL BASEBALL B
8, 9
FOOTBALL
7-9
WRESTLING
SOFTBALL G
SOCCER
8-9
TENNIS
TRACK
SWIM
VOLLEYBALL
AT SAHS 9
ALPINE SKI
NORDIC SKI
GOLF
SYNCHRO
GYMNASTICS
HOCKEY
LaCROSSE
DANCE TEAM
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10. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Book Club Student Ambassadors Ski Club Yearbook
National Junior Honor Society
Math League
Literature/Fine Arts Publication, “Visions”
Homework Hangout
Virtual Synergy Club
Drama Club
Builders Club
Newspaper Club
Science Club
Stock Market Club
Student Council
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11. FIRST INITIAL OF LAST NAME
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
FIRST INITIAL OF LAST NAME
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
A – G
MS. LORI DELAHUNT
H – N
MS. JENNY HANSON
O – Z
MS. JEANA KIRDAN
SCHOOL COUNSELORS HELP WITH…
Academic
Choosing classes
Doing well in school
Personal/Social
Making new friends
Solving problems
Career
Planning your future
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12. HEALTH OFFICE *ALL HEALTH FORMS DUE PRIOR TO SCHEDULE PICK-UP AT 7TH GRADE ORIENTATION
Ms. Cheryl Hale & Ms. Mary Tschida
Health requirements/forms*:
7th Grade Physical Exams
Immunizations
At least 3 DTPs (Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis)
At least 3 polio
Tetanus/diphtheria booster (Td)
Two MMRs (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
Hepatitis B series (3 shots over 6 month period)
2 Varicella (chickenpox) shots OR history of disease, as verified by physician
Meningococcal
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13. TRANSITION ACTIVITIES
Tonight’s Parent Information Night
Counselors Visit Elementary Schools
Oak Park – January 9:00 a.m.
Marine – January 9:00 a.m.
Rutherford – January 2 p.m.
Withrow – January 9:00 a.m.
Lily Lake – January 2 p.m.
Stonebridge – January 2 p.m.
“Friday Night Live” – April 29
Schedule Pick Up Day – 3rd Week in August
Parent Information Evening/Open House (August 23 – tentative)
Courage Retreat
Expectations and Opportunities Presentation for Students (during school)
Classroom Meetings with Guidance Counselors
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14. ORIENTATION 3rd Week in August
Turn in physical exam/immunizations
Update Skyward Family Information
Get your picture taken with Lifetouch
Online FeePay Management System
Fall Sports
Purchase a yearbook
Pay for school lunches
Sign-up for 834 E-News
Visit with a PTA member
Pick-up your schedule
Self guided school tour
Open your locker
Drop off school supplies
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15. COMMUNICATION WITH FAMILIES
Skyward Family Access (students & parents) is primary method of communication
List-Serve to receive E-News/sign up on website
School Messenger via telephone
Oak-Land Website
Update your addresses
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16. QUESTIONS? Contact the SJHS Counseling Office
SJHS Counseling Office Contact Information
Counseling Office Secretary
Ms. Lynn Walek
School Counselors
Ms. Lori Delahunt (A – G)
Ms. Jenny Hanson (H – N)
Ms. Jeana Kirdan (O – Z)
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17. We are here to help!
* A meeting for parents of students with an IEP will now occur in the Pony Center