1. Santan Junior High

2. High School Honors/AP
GAP
Gifted Adolescent Program
Elementary CATS

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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)

7. 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.

9. Project Lead the Way – Gateway to Technology

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

11. PLTW – Automation & Robotics

12. PLTW-Automation & Robotics C coding in Robot C

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

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

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

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

17. 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

18. 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?

19. 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

20. SJHS CATS Program MVP’s