Santan Junior High

High School Honors/AP GAP Gifted Adolescent Program Elementary CATS

How Junior High School CATS fills the “GAP” Extension of CATS program with the junior high school atmosphere Accelerated and in-depth studies Interaction with intellectual peers Academically challenging/rigorous Gifted endorsed teachers know both gifted and adolescent needs Problem-based learning opportunities based on student interests Experience meaningful involvement in real problems

Curriculum Two-Year Curriculum Same teacher provides continuity from one grade level to the next Integration Provides an interrelated study of the disciplines Accelerated Provides appropriate placement and pace

Curriculum Acceleration and Enrichment 7th Grade: 9th Grade Math (Algebra) Gifted Language Arts 7 Gifted Science Gifted Social Studies 8th Grade: 10th Grade Math (Geometry), optional Algebra 2 elective Gifted Language Arts 8 Students in the CATS class will still be required to meet the grade level standards set by the District. The way in which these are delivered may be differentiated. Basic skills in math and language must also be mastered. Instruction will be differentiated by: Depth-delving deeper into a subject Complexity-looking at a subject in a more complex manner or combining subjects Novelty-taking a new approach Acceleration-working above grade level peers. Differentiation may take place in one or more of the following: content-what is studied process-how it is studied product-what is done with the learned material Topics. Teachers do teach two separate curricula to meet the required standards of the grade level, but make connections between those topics for students. Separate investigations and projects may take place, as well as some whole group connecting lessons that address general concepts covered in both grade level standards.

Santan STEM Program: Possible further acceleration in math Seventh Eighth Ninth Grade: Grade: Grade: Algebra Geometry Honors Pre-Calculus/ Algebra 2* Brief Calculus (*zero hour elective taken concurrently with Geometry)

Algebra 2 Zero Hour Elective Class Taken concurrently with Geometry Students would have TWO daily assignments (there is time between zero hour and first period to work on one of the assignments) Students must have their own transportation Class meets daily from 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. Taking Algebra 2 in junior high allows students to more easily access the advanced math classes offered at Chandler high schools.

Project Lead the Way – Gateway to Technology

PLTW – Design & Modeling with 3D printing using Autodesk Inventor

PLTW – Automation & Robotics

PLTW-Automation & Robotics C coding in Robot C

Computer Applications Typing Google Drive Word Processing Spreadsheets Productivity & Efficiency Publications Website Development

Digital Media Image editing Photography basics Video Production Composition Exposure Video Production Animation

Yearbook Publication Photography Typography Layout & Design Marketing Composition Exposure Editing Typography Layout & Design Marketing

Media/TV Production Daily Video Announcements Interviews & Special Features Camera Angles & Shot Types Post-Production Editing Video Animation Music Editing

Probable Electives for 2017 PLTW – Robotics PLTW – Design and Modeling Student Council PE/Weight Training Orchestra Computer Applications Digital Media Yearbook Publication Media/TV Production FACS Drama Art Band Spanish

FAQ’s Will my child have classes with students outside the CATS program? Will my child meet new students in jr. high CATS or be with the same group they have been with in elementary? How much homework is there in 7/8 CATS? Lunch? Are there sports offered at SJHS? Are all students eligible for Algebra 2, and will it be awarded high school credit? How does CATS help my child transition into honors and AP courses in high school? What clubs are available that my child might enjoy?

Former Students Thoughts…. “When life gives you teachers, make sure they are CATS teachers.”– Andrew Seo “Our team teachers teach us why, not just what.” – Ryan Gorday “7/8A is a diplomatic community where both the students and teachers learn!” – Katie Hartle “CATS changed my life. It opened many new opportunities.” – Torrey Hickel “They MADE me a better and smarter student for the rest of my student career!” – Ryan Dunn “The gift of knowledge I have received will be regifted many times and is the most beneficial substance I have ever received.”– Abbie Peters

SJHS CATS Program MVP’s