Welcome to the 2018 incoming Junior high information night Classes of 2023 and 2024 Ms. Cora Binder, Guidance Counselor

Athletic department info Steve Gillians Athletic Director Julie Reutener Assistant to the Athletic Director Basketball Camp June 4 – 8, 2018 for Boys and Girls JH/SH Campus Gym

Kim Stone, principal ACT ASPIRE TEST – 7th & 8TH Required May 2, 3, 4, 2018 Subjects: English Math Reading Science Writing

How is junior high different than elementary? JUNIOR HIGH IS AWESOME! “Welcome to Junior High” No Recess Lockers- storage, come to class prepared PowerSchool - check every school day, or more Many, different teachers Learn behaviors that prepare you for High School and College

How do I earn good grades? Time Management Be prepared for class Complete assignments thoroughly and on time Set aside time each day for school work Take notes If you don’t understand, ask questions Stay Motivated

Junior high classes PE/Health- 1 sem. Included Biblical Studies- Boys & Girls English English (1 sem. blocked) 7th – blocked 1st semester 8th – blocked 2nd semester Math Advanced Math 7 and Algebra I- Honors Path Placement determined by test scores Social Studies 7th-World History 8th- U.S. History Science PE/Health- 1 sem. Included (7th Grade only) Art Chapel Leadership JH Computer Science Discoveries I and II Introduction to Technology & Problem Solving Spanish 7 Study Hall (semester/year) Year Long Elective Band Choir Spanish 8

Physical education and health Students need their PE uniforms the first day of class. Including a pair of athletic shoes, and uniform of shirt and shorts.  The shirt and shorts can be purchased at the Back to School event or the first day of class.   Costs for the shirts are $15 and shorts are $20.  PE is one Semester long and is 2 days a week for 9 weeks, then three days a week for 9 weeks. Health is one semester long and is 2 days a week for 9 weeks then three days a week for 9 weeks. This is the same bell as PE, but on altering days. Books will be online this year.

Earning High school credit while in junior high HS Math 8th-Algebra I 9th- Geometry 10th- Algebra II 11th- CCP Pre- Calc/Trig 12th- AP Calculus or CCP/Honors Calculus 1 CCP/Honors College Algebra CCP/Honors Statistics I Junior High Classes for High School Credit Spanish- 7th grade - semester 8th grade- all year Final grade is a “C” or better Math- Algebra I- 8th grade year Pre-requisite: Advanced Math-7th Final grade is a “B-” or better

Honor roll quarterly high honors – 4. 0 GPA A/b honor Roll- 3. 1 – 3 Honor roll quarterly high honors – 4.0 GPA A/b honor Roll- 3.1 – 3.9 GPA with no C’s or D’s (DOES NOT INCLUDE SATELLITE OR MENU STUDENTS)

Exam procedures Core classes Exam week- typically half days Comprehensive-8th Unit exam- 7th 20% of Semester Grade December- before the end of 1st semester May- end of 2nd semester

Retention policy A student will be held in the same grade if more then 1 core subject area is failed for the entire year. If 2 classes are failed, then student may attend summer school. If more than 3 failed classes, then student is automatically retained.

GO COUGARS! 6th grade tour Introduction of Staff May 9 and May 10, 2018 Introduction of Staff 7th Grade Math Placement Test Observe classes Lunch in Cafeteria Introduction to JH School Tour GO COUGARS!

How to schedule classes- 7th grade Core Classes Math Science 7TH English 1st Sem. – 2 bells 2nd Sem. – 1 bell Social Studies Biblical Studies PE/Health (one semester) Music Band- Year Choir- Year Your Music choice effects your elective choices. Spanish 7- second semester only

7TH GRADE Music and electives SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 1 MATH 2 SCIENCE 3 SOCIAL STUDIES 4 ENGLISH 5 ENGLISH 5 PE HEALTH 6 BIBLICAL STUDIES 7 1 OF: ELECTIVES 7TH SPANISH OR ELECTIVES 1 OF: 8 1 OF: MUSIC SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 1 MATH 2 SCIENCE 3 SOCIAL STUDIES 4 ENGLISH 5 ENGLISH 5 PE/HEALTH 6 BIBLICAL STUDIES 7 1 OF: ELECTIVES 7TH SPANISH OR ELECTIVES BAND OR CHOIR

How to schedule classes -8th grade Core Classes Math Science English 1st Sem. – 1 bell 2nd Sem. – 2 bells Social Studies Bible Music Band-year Choir- year Your music choices effects your elective choices. Spanish 8- year, must have taken Spanish 7 and received a “C” or higher.

8th Grade Music and electives SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 1 MATH 2 SCIENCE 3 SOCIAL STUDIES 4 ENGLISH 5 PE/HEALTH 5 ENGLISH 6 BIBLICAL STUDIES 1 OF: ELECTIVES 7 1 OF: 8 BAND OR CHOIR SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 1 MATH 2 SCIENCE 3 SOCIAL STUDIES 3 SOCIAL STUDIES 4 ENGLISH 4 ENGLISH 5 PE/HEALTH 5 ENGLISH BIBLICAL STUDIES SPANISH 8 1 OF: ELECTIVES

Schedule change policy *Schedule changes can only be made during the first two weeks of the semester. IEP/504- Please, indicate on your online scheduling form if your student has an IEP or 504 plan. Please be sure to sign-up for a study hall to accommodate this request. JH Course Offerings Booklet

Parents Junior/ Senior High Campus Resources All Campus Resources and Events Visit the ccs website www.cincinnatichristian.org Be sure to read the vip report- Weekly email career search Resource: Education.ohio.gov/CareerConnections Career Pathways: Link your interests to a future career Parents Guidance (RESOURCES ON LEFT) ccp 7th – 12th Assessments: act ASPIRE (7th, 8th, and 9TH), PSAT (10TH/11TH) ACT (STATE FUNDED-11TH)

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