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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. Curiosity Thrives Here
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Curiosity Thrives Here
STILLWATER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL7th grade Parent
Information Night
Welcome, class of 2022!
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.
Curiosity Thrives Here
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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ADVISORY20 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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DAILY SCHEDULE*SAMPLE SCHEDULE; SCHEDULES VARY DEPENDING ON THE STUDENT
7:50 – 8:10 AM 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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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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ELECTIVE CLASSES
• Music (each student selects 1):– Boys Choir– Girls Choir– Orchestra– Band– General Music
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How your student will register:1. Write your name, parent’s name,
and phone number at the top2. Place an “x” next to your music
selection– If band or orchestra, write the
name of the instrument you play3. Sign the form at the bottom where
is says, “student signature_____”4. Turn in to your School Counselor
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ATHLETICS
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FALL WINTER SPRING
X-COUNTRY B/G 7, 8 BASKETBALL B/G 7, 8 BASEBALL B 8, 9
FOOTBALL B 7-9 WRESTLING B 7, 8 SOFTBALL G 8, 9
SOCCER B/G 8-9 TENNIS B 7, 8
TENNIS G 7, 8 TRACK B/G 7, 8
SWIM G 7, 8
VOLLEYBALL G 7, 8
AT SAHS
X-COUNTRY B/G 9 ALPINE SKI B/G 9 TENNIS B 9
TENNIS G 9 NORDIC SKI B/G 9 GOLF B/G 9
SWIM G 9 SWIM B 9 SYNCHRO G 9
VOLLEYBALL G 9 GYMNASTICS G 9 TRACK B/G 9
HOCKEY B/G 9 LaCROSSE B/G 9
DANCE TEAM G 9
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
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SCHOOL COUNSELORS
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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
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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TRANSITION ACTIVITIESTonight’s Parent Information NightCounselors Visit Elementary Schools•Oak Park – January 26 @ 9:00 a.m.•Marine – January 27 @ 9:00 a.m.•Rutherford – January 27 @ 2 p.m.•Withrow – January 28 @ 9:00 a.m.•Lily Lake – January 28 @ 2 p.m.•Stonebridge – January 29 @ 2 p.m.
“Friday Night Live” – April 29Schedule Pick Up Day – 3rd Week in AugustParent Information Evening/Open House (August 23 – tentative)Courage RetreatExpectations and Opportunities Presentation for Students (during school)Classroom Meetings with Guidance Counselors
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ORIENTATION3rd 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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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 email addresses
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QUESTIONS?
• Contact the SJHS Counseling Office
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SJHS Counseling Office Contact Information
Counseling Office Secretary
Ms. Lynn Walek 651.351.6908
School Counselors
Ms. Lori Delahunt (A – G) [email protected]
Ms. Jenny Hanson (H – N) [email protected]
Ms. Jeana Kirdan (O – Z) [email protected]
We are here to help!
* A meeting for parents of students with an IEP will now occur in the Pony Center
