1. OLYMPIA SCHOOL DISTRICT Jefferson Accelerated Math & Science Program JAMS

2. Program Philosophy Focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics Highly challenging integrated coursework Open to all students on a space-available basis, with preference given to students showing exceptional strength in math and science

3. Program Basics Where: Jefferson Middle School Who: 6 th Grade Teacher: Jana Dean 7 th Grade Teacher: Burke Anderson 8 th Grade Teacher: Jessica Wade How: Transportation provided by families unless district opportunities are available

4. Program Basics Guided by state standards Greater depth and breadth Compressed curriculum Three hour program for 6 th Grade Two hour program for 7 th & 8 th Grade

5. Collaboration

6. Problem Solving

7. Leadership

8. Inquiry

9. Technology

10. Integration

11. JAMS Program Details Hands-on lab activities Apply math and science into real-world engineering projects or other applications Look at sustainability and environmental resources (renewable energy, water resources, etc.) Use of technology to complete assignments and to interact with classmates and community Teachers collaborate with community partners (Intel, state and local agencies, St. Martin’s University, Evergreen State College) STEM/CTE (upper level classes)

12. Schedule 1.Math 2.Science 3.Physical Education 4.Language Arts/English 5.Social Studies 6.Music (Band,Choir, Orchestra) Traditional 6 th Grade Schedule JAMS 6 th Grade Schedule 1. Math 2. Science 3. Mind Builders 4. Language Arts/English 5. Social Studies 6. Music Block {

13. JAMS 6 th Grade Topics Science Topics  Introduction to Energy  Scientific Process  Earth History  Diversity of Life  Catastrophic Geologic Events Math Topics  Equations  Rates & Ratios  Probability  Surface Area & Volume  Computation with rational numbers

14. JAMS 7 th Grade Schedule 1.Math 2.Science 3.Elective (i.e. Spanish, Robotics, Shop, Reach*, Algebra) 4.Language Arts / English 5.Social Studies 6.Physical Education or Music { Block * Reach is an accelerated humanities based elective

15. JAMS 7 th Grade Topics Science Topics Covered Populations and Ecosystems Planetary Science Sources and Uses of Energy Catastrophic Climatic Events Math Topics Covered Algebraic Expressions Linear Equations & Functions Exponential Functions Proportions Geometric Transformations on the Coordinate Grid

16. JAMS 8 th Grade Schedule 1.Physical Science 2.Physical Science Applications 3.Algebra (or Geometry) 4.Music, P.E., Elective (i.e. Spanish, Shop, * Reach) 5.Language Arts / English 6.Social Studies { Block * Reach is an accelerated humanities based elective

17. JAMS 8 th Grade Topics Science: Physical Science Newton’s Laws Force and Motion Properties of Matter Transformation and Conservation of Energy Chemical Interactions and Reactions Math: Algebra at JMS or Geometry at CHS Students who successfully complete 8 th gr. JAMS will receive: 1 credit of high school science and 1 credit of high school math (or 2 if in Geometry) As 8 th graders, JAMS students will take high school science and math classes.

18. Criteria for Student Success Strong work and study habits MSP scores for Reading, Writing, Math, and Science at level 3 or level 4. MAP scores for Reading and Math above the 85 th Percentile. Those who maintain semester grade of C or better in JAMS classes tend to perform well in high school level classes. ** Map testing is available at JMS if your child has not been tested.

19. Selection Process Lottery Pool 1: Students meeting criteria for success will be randomly selected until all spots are filled or names are exhausted, whichever comes first. MSP scores – Level 3 or 4 MAP scores – 85 th percentile and above Pool 2: Space permitting, students not in Pool 1 will be drawn to fill remaining spots with preference given to students who meet the following criteria: MSP scores – High Level 2 and above MAP scores – 75 th percentile and above Waiting List: If space is filled and applicants remain, those students will be placed on a waiting list based on selection criteria.

20. Timelines—Next Steps Pool 1 applications due Thursday, February 20 must be turned into JMS by 4PM. Pool 1 lottery occurs on March 3. Pool 2 lottery will occur within two weeks after the original lottery. Families will be notified within a week of the lottery. Applications submitted after the deadline will be drawn at a later date, if spots remain. Applications can be submitted at any time to be placed on the waiting list for that school year.

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