Welcome to Priest River Junior High We’re glad you are here!!!

Strive for Greatness! WBCSD Mission Statement: Success of ALL with the Understanding that Community, parents, students, and educators Come together in a safe, supportive environment to Empower the Students to make positive lifelong choices.

What are the differences??? Elementary school 1-3 CORE teacher PE once a week - PE shoes required Music once a week Support classes 2 recesses + lunch recess Limited homework Junior High 4 CORE teachers – English, Math, Social Studies, Science PE daily – required to dress down in PE uniform Elective - daily Support classes daily Lunch break Nightly homework or studying (should be 1 hour minimum / may be in multiple classes)

Changes to embrace Elementary School Junior High Grades – standards based One - three teachers to track student work (all subjects) One teacher for parent contact Attendance notes / questions – typically given to teacher Class parties to celebrate Junior High Grades – letter grades based on points and percentages (A-F) Each CORE teacher has 80-100 students to track work Multiple teachers to contact (principal and/or counselor can coordinate) Attendance notes / questions – school secretary School dances to celebrate academic & behavioral success

How to help your child transition to the workload of junior high Your child may need help with Organizing a study/homework place – minimum of 1 hour night Organizing his/her binder Keeping school supplies in one place (a plastic tote, on a shelf, in a drawer, in a basket, etc.) Checking grades on the student information system – recommended to do every Thursday Writing down assignments in his/her agenda Turning work in Keeping work until he/she verifies the teacher entered the grade correctly in the electronic grade book Organizing book bag / backpack / other items the night before

Shifts in developmental needs Physical changes – hormones, hygiene and maturation Psychological changes – new patterns of thinking Emotional changes – mood swings Peer changes – shifting of friends & making new friends Family relation changes – becoming independent Keep in mind girls tend to mature 2 years faster than boys

Building independent learner skills for JH and beyond Making time in the family schedule for studying/homework Minimizing absences Allow your child to make mistakes Support without rescuing Trust and verify Please ask if you need support from us during this transition.

Pathways to Promotion Students must earn a minimum of 10 credits per year to remain on track for high school graduation Credits are earned for successful completion of a class PRJH students have the potential to earn 12 credits total each year Failing a CORE class (LA, Math, Science, Social Studies) may result in a credit recovery class the following semester or summer school

Extracurricular Programs at PRJH Honor Society (3.5 or higher GPA) After School Program Advanced Opportunities Program Athletics

Grading scale 90 – 100% A 80 – 89% B 70 – 79% C 60 – 69% D 59% and below F

Athletics Student athletes must maintain a 2.0 GPA (with no F’s) to be eligible for sports. Girls Volleyball Football Cross Country Wrestling Boys / Girls Basketball Boys / Girls Track Cheerleading

PRJH Paperwork and other requirements Athletics – Before students can practice or play they must have verification of: Physical (easiest to do before school starts / good for two years) Proof of insurance Athletic code signature Travel card Concussion test (done first week of school by school staff) Immunizations Update student information Family ID System

Please see our brochure for a complete list Supplies to look for Please see our brochure for a complete list

Want to be involved? PRJH PTO is looking for Parents to be a part of our community Volunteer at school events Volunteer in our after school program Be a PTO officer Sign-up in the school office

We’re here to help you make the change to PRJH. Looking for answers? Please ask one of us Teachers Principal Counselor School staff PTO We’re here to help you make the change to PRJH.

Q & A Questions?????????