1. 7th Grade Curriculum Night Shelby Junior High March 20, 2018

2. Typical Junior High Day
Bus pickup around 7:30 a.m.
School begins at 8:10 a.m.
6 classes each day– 4 academics and 2 electives
Each class is approximately 55 minutes long
6 minute passing time between classes
There are 4 lunch periods between 10:41 – 12:26
Each lunch is 25 minutes long
School ends at 3:01 p.m.

3. Curriculum Choices - English
continued development in reading and the writing process
Accelerated English –
strong writing and reading skills
requires good time management and organization
includes increased workload, independent learning and more stringent grading system
**Parent signature on the course selection sheet is required for ALL accelerated courses.

4. Curriculum Choices – Social Studies
Geography –
study relationships between people and the environment
Accelerated Geography –
geographical skills reinforced and expanded
requires good time management and organization
includes increased workload, independent learning and more stringent grading system
**Parent signature on the course selection sheet is required for ALL accelerated courses.

5. Curriculum Choice - Science
Physical Science - 7 –
laboratory and measuring techniques
chemistry principles, physics and earth sciences

6. Math Placement Grades in 6th grade math or Advanced Math 100
NWEA math score
Parent & student will be notified by the elementary school in late spring.

7. Curriculum Choices – Math Determined by district rubric
focus on pre-algebra skills for 8th grade math
Advanced Math 7 –
covers Math 7 and 8 in one year
prepares students for high school Algebra I in 8th grade
Algebra I –
students who have successfully completed Advanced Math 7 or qualify based on district requirements

8. Will accelerated courses be a good fit?
Good attendance
Active participant
Little to no missing/late assignments
Well organized
Independent learner
Love of subject
Strong work ethic
Caution urged when considering
more than two accelerated courses

9. Homework: Striking a Healthy Balance
Expect 10 minutes per grade level
7th grade = 70 minutes
8th grade = 80 minutes
9th grade = 90 minutes
*For each Accelerated/Honors/AP Course add 20 minutes

10. Students rank courses 1-6 on schedule sheet
Elective Courses
Full Year Electives (40 weeks)
Band 7
Computer Science Discoveries 7/8
Semester Electives (20 weeks)
Intro to Art
Intro to Drawing and Design
Drama 7/8
Vocal Music
Exploratory Design and Engineering I
Digital Literacy and Media Design
Exploratory Language
Students rank courses 1-6 on schedule sheet

11. Required 7th Grade Elective
Physical Education/Health -
10 weeks of PE activities including team sports and other leisure-time activities
10 weeks of classroom health curriculum including life-long decision making skills

12. Elective Choices – Full Year
Band –
wind, brass and percussion
includes after-school performances
Computer Science Discoveries
introductory computer science course that focuses on tools and programming language

13. Elective Choices - Semester
Digital Literacy & Media Design (DLMD) –
project-based learning incorporating current technologies
only available in 7th grade
Exploratory Language –
introduction to French, German, Japanese and Spanish
Exploratory Design & Engineering I (EDE)–
basic fundamentals of mechanical, architectural and engineering design

14. Elective Choices - Semester
Intro to Art –
variety of media, both 2-D and 3-D techniques
may be taken once in 7th or 8th grade
Intro to Drawing and Design –
2-D techniques using pencil and ink
Drama –
basics of acting and fundamentals of stagecraft
Vocal Music –
group singing, choreography and music theory
includes after-school performances

15. Completing the Schedule Form
Students should circle their choice for English and Geography
Parent signature is required for accelerated courses
Families will be contacted regarding math placement
Electives should be numbered 1 through 6, with 1 being the highest preference

16. Junior High sports
Fall – Football, Sideline Cheerleading, Girls’ Volleyball
Winter – Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball, Competitive Cheerleading
Spring – Boys’ and Girls’ Track
A physical, dated after April 15, 2018, is a MUST for tryouts
Completed forms given to coach on the first day of tryouts
NO tryouts during the summer

17. Junior High sports
Participation Fee is $145 for the first sport and $120 for each additional sport
Family maximum cost is $500
SJH Athletic Booster Club
Website:

18. Shelby Junior High Contacts
William Nebel - Counselor
Barb Trigger – Accelerated Geography
Diane Dotson – Accelerated English
Derek Smith – Athletic Director
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