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

2. 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.

3. 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)

4. 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 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

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

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

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. 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.

16. Q & A
Questions?????????