1. Welcome to Jenifer Junior High!

2. South Team Mrs. Roberts (Social Studies), Mr. Miller (English), Mrs. Burr (Math), Mrs. Kirking (Science)

3. Mrs. Weenig (Social Studies), Mrs. Stamper (English) Mr. Norwood (Science), Mr. Jackson (Math) North Team

4. Schedule 8:20 – 2:56 1. Advisory (A/B) 2. Exploratory (A/B) Health, Keyboarding, Skills for Success and Health, Keyboarding, Skills for Success and Writer’s Workshop Writer’s Workshop 3. Language Arts (A) 4. Pre-Algebra (B) Lunch 5. World Geography (A) 6. Life Science (B) 7. Elective (A/B) 8. IU (A/B)

5. Electives Intro to Art (semester) Intro to Art (semester) Literature (semester) Literature (semester) Computer Technology (semester) Computer Technology (semester) Physical Education (semester) Physical Education (semester) Graphic Design Tech. or World Cultures (semester) Graphic Design Tech. or World Cultures (semester) Band (year long) Band (year long) Chorus (year long) Chorus (year long) Jazz Band (Audition/Zero hour at 7:15) Jazz Band (Audition/Zero hour at 7:15)

6. Lockers Students have their own lockers (students are not allowed to switch lockers without asking permission) Locker/combination is assigned on the first day of school Built-in locks Keep your locker locked!

7. Breakfast 7:30 – 8:00 (optional) Lunch 11:03 – 11:38 Football Football Basketball Basketball Library (students must have a pass) Library (students must have a pass) Socialize with friends Socialize with friends

8. Extra-curricular activities Cross Country (Fall) Football (Fall) Volleyball (Fall) Boys & Girls Basketball (Late Winter) Wrestling (Late Winter) Track (Spring) *You must have a physical prior to practicing *You must have a physical prior to practicing *Must be passing 5 of your classes *Must be passing 5 of your classes *Pay to Participate ($25.00/sport) *Pay to Participate ($25.00/sport) Theatre Theatre Cheerleading (spring tryouts) Cheerleading (spring tryouts)

9. Policies Cell phones Cell phones Hats Hats Dress code Dress code Attendance Attendance

10. Parent/Teacher Communication Assignment Notebook Assignment Notebook Parent Calendar Parent Calendar Bi-weekly grade reports Bi-weekly grade reports Parent Portal Parent Portal E-mail/phone E-mail/phone Parent/Teacher meetings Parent/Teacher meetings

11. Study Time Monday – Thursday Monday – Thursday 3:00 to 4:00 3:00 to 4:00 Academic Academy Academic Academy Thursday 3 – 5 pm Thursday 3 – 5 pm

12. Organization Develop a system that works well for your student Develop a system that works well for your student A place and time to complete homework A place and time to complete homework Binder Binder Folders Folders

13. PowerSchool Registration Click on Class Registration Include Student’s Name in Subject Parent/Student Portal ID and Passwords stay the same

15. Pathways to Promotion Policy

16. The 8 in 6 program is designed to help students complete 8 years of schoolwork (2 years of middle school, 4 years of high school, and 2 years of postsecondary or trade school) in just 6 years. Students accomplish this by taking online courses over the summer and by taking online overload courses during the school year. The state will pay for up to 2 online summer courses and 2 online overload courses per student per school year, for a maximum of 4 courses per year with a maximum of 8 credits of online summer/overload courses per student during their participation in the program. 8 in 6 Program

17. Immunizations needed 7th Grade Immunization Requirements: 7th Grade Immunization Requirements: Children admitted to 7 th gr. must meet the Children admitted to 7 th gr. must meet the following minimum requirements in following minimum requirements in addition to school entry requirements: addition to school entry requirements: One dose: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap One dose: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap booster) booster) One dose: Meningococcal One dose: Meningococcal

18. See You Next Fall!