1. Welcome to Stillwater Junior High School: Incoming 7 th grade Parent Meeting January 26, 2015

2. Welcome Class of 2021 “ We moved to Stillwater because we knew the reputation of the elementary schools. What a gift to find that Stillwater Jr. High School was rich with academic and extracurricular offerings to meet the unique needs and aspirations of our daughter and our son. As a parent, I ’ ve always appreciated knowing that the teachers and staff really know my children. ” SJHS Parent “ I would encourage anyone to go to this school. One more reason that I like this school is that no matter who you are, and no matter what kinds of abilities you have, you feel safe and secure at Stillwater Junior High. ” SJHS Student

3. Purpose of the meeting Provide registration information Provide registration information Share educational information as it relates to key dates Share educational information as it relates to key dates Share key components for the 2015-16 school year Share key components for the 2015-16 school year

4. Required Courses 2015-16: English Full Year English Full Year Math Full Year Math Full Year Science Full Year Science Full Year U.S. StudiesFull Year U.S. StudiesFull Year Music/PE (every other day)Full Year Music/PE (every other day)Full Year Health1 Semester Health1 Semester Art1 Quarter Art1 Quarter Design and Modeling1 Quarter Design and Modeling1 Quarter

5. Math, English and Science Placement Language Arts (Honors English, English 7, Strategic English and Reading) Language Arts (Honors English, English 7, Strategic English and Reading) Math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry) Math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry) Science (Life Science, LEaP Science 1) Science (Life Science, LEaP Science 1)  Placement will be determined by assessment results and 6 th grade achievement

6. Reading Skill building Students who need additional work in developing their reading skills will placed in a reading skill building class in place of an elective. Students who need additional work in developing their reading skills will placed in a reading skill building class in place of an elective.

7. Required STEAM Course Design and Modeling (DM) Students will be introduced to and use the design process to solve problems and understand the influence that creative and innovative design has on our lives. Students will be introduced to and use the design process to solve problems and understand the influence that creative and innovative design has on our lives.  Students use industry standard 3D modeling software

8. Required STEAM Course 7 th Grade Art Students will learn and utilize basic skills in a variety of techniques and media including: Students will learn and utilize basic skills in a variety of techniques and media including:  ceramics  printmaking  drawing  painting  graphic design  sculpture

9. Elective Choice Courses Music:  Boys Choir  Girls Choir  Orchestra  Band  General Music *Every student must choose one music elective*

10. Next Steps in the Registration Process Choose your respective music elective Choose your respective music elective Secure both parent/guardian and student signature on the form Secure both parent/guardian and student signature on the form Bring form to your elementary school day of your counselor visit Bring form to your elementary school day of your counselor visit

11. Next Steps in the Registration Process Counselors will visit the elementary schools Counselors will visit the elementary schools  January 27:Oak-Park  January 28:Marine and Lily Lake  January 29:Stonebridge  January 30:Withrow and Rutherford

12. Sample Student Schedule 0. Advisory Full Year 1. English Full Year 2. Math Full Year 3. Science/lunch Full Year 4. Social StudiesFull Year 5. P.E./Music (every other day)Full Year 6F. Design and Modeling/Art1 Semester 6S. Health1 Semester

13. About Advisory Advisories provide students and teachers with opportunities to build positive relationships and promote academic preparedness. Components: First 20 minutes of each day. With a daily focus With a daily focus  Monday Grade checks  TuesdayHomework Help  Wednesday Reading  ThursdayHomework Help  FridayActivity day (example from 2014-2015 school year, subject to change)

14. Teaming in the 7 th Grade “ What are Teams? ” “ What are Teams? ”  Our 7th Graders are split into two Teams  Gold Team and Blue Team  Each Team has a group of 3 teachers that most students share  Life Science  U.S. Studies  English 7

15. Keeping Informed Electronic Communication Electronic Communication  SJHS Webpage  Jr. Pony News  Skyward Family Access  Assignments  Current News  Grades/progress reports  Teacher e-mail/phone  Special Announcements  Attendance

16. After School Athletics Fall SportsWinter SportsSpring Sports Cross Country B/G 7/8Basketball B/G 7/8Baseball (boys) 8/9 Wrestling (boys) 7/8Softball (girls) 8/9 Soccer B/G 8/9Tennis (boys) 7/8 Tennis (girls) 7/8Track B/G 7/8 Swim (girls) 7/8Winter Sports at SAHS Volleyball (girls) 7/8Alpine Ski B/G 9 Nordic Ski B/G 9Spring Sports at SAHS Fall Sports at SAHSSwim (boys) 9Tennis (boys) 9 Cross Country B/G 9Gymnastics (girls) 7-9Golf B/G 9 Tennis (girls) 9Hockey B/G 9Synchro (girls) 7-9 Swim (girls) 9Dance Team (girls) 9Track B/G 9 Volleyball (girls) 9Lacrosse B/G 9

17. After School Activities Merit Projects Merit Projects Book Club Book Club Ski Club Ski Club Open computer lab before/after Open computer lab before/after National Junior Honor Society National Junior Honor Society Literature/Fine Arts Publication- Visions Literature/Fine Arts Publication- Visions Drama Club Drama Club Newspaper Club Newspaper Club Science Club Science Club Stock Market Club Stock Market Club Student Council Student Council Talent Show Talent Show Yearbook Yearbook Game Club Game Club Math League Math League Homework Club Homework Club

18. Required Health Documentation  Seventh Grade Physical Exams (on website)  Immunization Requirements (on website)  Needs to be completed and turned in before you are able to pick-up schedule for 2015-2016 school year  At least 3 DTP's (Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis)  At least 3 polio  Tetanus/diphtheria booster (Td)  Two MMR's (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)  Hepatitis B series (3 shots over 6 month period)  2 Varicella (chickenpox) shots OR history of the disease, as verified by a physician  Meningococcal

19. Important Dates April, 2015Friday Night Live- Community Education April, 2015Friday Night Live- Community Education May, 2015Final Placements made in English, Math and Science May, 2015Final Placements made in English, Math and Science June, 2015Parents receive SJHS information June, 2015Parents receive SJHS information August, 2015Soar Into Seventh-Orientation August, 2015Soar Into Seventh-Orientation August, 20151 st Day of School August, 20151 st Day of School

20. Still Have Questions? Questions about 7 th grade: Questions about 7 th grade:  Lori Delahunt, School Counselor A-G 351-6931  Jenny Hanson, School Counselor H-N 351-6961  Chris Otto, School Counselor O-Z 351-6907  Chuck Ochocki, Principal 351-6901  Shelly Phernetton, Assistant Principal 351-6904 Parent Tours Parent Tours  Lynn Walek 351-6908 walekl@stillwater.k12.mn.us @stillwater.k12.mn.us

21. Thank You Class of 2021 We guarantee it will be a fun journey!