Deer Park Junior High School Electives

Paving the Way to College and Career Readiness

Introductions

Mr. Jay Phillips - Director of Secondary Curriculum

Mr. Jason Spelic - CCR School Counselor 7-9

Tonight’s Agenda

1. Discuss the changes2. Share the different combinations3. Review the elective options4. Discuss “Next Steps”5. Take questionsMr. Spelic - Cafeteria for more 1 on 1 questions

Why the Changes?

● A College and Career Readiness HS● Provide more options at an earlier grade● More flexibility in the daily schedule● Greater opportunities for our students● The opportunity to earn HS credit in foreign

language● Introduction of the Career Academies

A Student’s Schedule for Next Year

7 bell day (Wednesday - CCR Xbell)Four core classes:

Language Arts - 2 bellsMath - 1 bellScience - 1 bellSocial Studies - 1 bell

2 Bells of Electives (Amity - “Specials”)

Some electives are all year long (Y)Some are only a half a year (S)

Your student will need to sign up for classes that will complete those bells.

3 Different Options of REQUESTS

1. Request 2 year-long classes (Y)2. Request 1 year-long class (Y) and 2 semester classes (S)3. Request 4 semester long classes (S)

However, please remind your student that these are requests. The students have been asked to provide back-ups.

The Courses

Year Long Classes:BandChorusBand/ChorusSpanish 1* and French 1** These require an application/8th grade will receive priority.

7th Grade Band● Every day, w/same staff● New! Band Night,Parade● Optional: Jr. High Jazz, Solo & Ensemble Contest.● Better facilities & eqt.● More advanced music● You can still play sports● Keep some fun in your school day :-)

8th Grade Band

● Same schedule as 7th.● Good for College Apps!● Jazz Band + Solo/Ens.● Fine Arts credit option● Can still do

sports/cheer● DISNEY TRIP IN 2016 :)● Prerequisite: Successful

completion of 7th grade band /Audition

7th Grade Chorus● Meets every day● Jr High Honor Choir● Jr. High Show Choir

(after school 1 day/wk)● Big Choir room and use

of our state of the art Stage

● More advanced music● Can still play sports● A ton of Fun!!!

8th Grade Chorus

● Meets every day● Good for College Apps!● Jr High Show Choir● Annual Choral Dinner

Theater● Fine Arts credit option● Can still do sports/cheer● CHOIR TRIP IN 2017 :)● Preparation for High

School Choirs - Parkers

7th Grade Band/Chorus

● Meets alternating days● Jr High Show Choir/Jazz

Band● Fine arts credit option● More advanced music● Can still play

sports/cheer/do clubs● A ton of fun!!!

8th Grade Band/Chorus

● Meets alternating days● Jr High Show Choir/Jazz

Band● Fine Arts credit option● More advanced music● Can still play sports● A ton of fun!!!

Spanish I Students who apply to be in Spanish as junior high students have the opportunity to begin their language learning in junior high and earn a high school credit! It also allows them to continue their studies through Spanish V and earn Honors credit! We also organize Educational Tours to other countries that you can be a part of!!

French 1● French class is an opportunity to learn something

new, interesting and different.● French is a useful language for business and

travel.● French is an official language in 29 countries on

five continents.● Students can earn a high school credit.● Students have opportunities to travel abroad.

The Semester-Long Courses

Semester Long Classes:Personal Skills ArtTech HealthPhysical Education

And, our two new Career Academy Classes:Digital Instructional DesignEntrepreneurship

7th Grade Personal Skills

*Explore self-esteem*Learn about anger management.

*Learn to use a sewing machine*Sew a pillow*Learn hand sewing skills

8th Grade Personal Skills

*Exploring career options that match skills and interests*Skills to get and keep a job

*Examine healthy eating habits*Learn to prepare foods.

7th & 8th Grade Physical EducationFitness Testing Weightlifting

Volleyball Skills Plyometric Exercises

Soccer Skills (Indoor/Outdoor) Nutrition

Football Skills First Aid

Frisbee Skills Aerobics

Tennis Skills Circuit Training

Badminton Skills Jump Rope Skills

Basketball Team Handball Baseball/Softball Hockey

7th Grade Health

* Understand the FIVE pillars of Health: Emotional, Physical,

Spiritual, Social, and Environmental

* Understand the importance of proper NUTRITION.

* Study the five aspects of PHYSICAL FITNESS!!!

* Discuss how to make good DECISIONS and deal with

PEER PRESSURE!!

*Communicable vs. NonCommunicable DISEASES!!

*DRUGS, ALCOHOL, and TOBACCO

*Identify how to handle STRESS

8th Grade HealthEighth Grade HEALTH is:

* Weight MANAGEMENT and EATING Disorders

* The effects of ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, and DRUGS on the Body

* Learning how to COPE with STRESS and deal with LOSS

* Talking about how to prevent VIOLENCE and ABUSE

* How to prevent INFECTIOUS DISEASE

* Study of MARRIAGE, FAMILY, and PARENTING

*LIFE CHANGES (adolescence to adulthood)

* REPRODUCTION and PREGNANCY

* LOVE!!!!

7th and 8th Grade Tech

★ To familiarize students with the proper use of the computer★ To build touch control of the keyboard while increasing speed and

accuracy rate★ To teach students the basics of Word processing Excel

spreadsheets and PowerPoint★ Students will learn to use the computer as a tool in their everyday

work life★ To improve the student’s knowledge of software applications★ Students will use the Internet to do research★ Students will understand social issues related to the Internet★ Introduce to students to the world of Business

EXPLORE! IMAGINE!

7th Grade Art: Students will have an introduction to basic art skills and materials.

THIS WORK WAS BY AN ADVANCED PAINTING STUDENT!AND IT ALL STARTED IN JUNIOR HIGH!

BE OPEN MINDED

ART FOR JUNIOR HIGH!

EXPLORE! IMAGINE!

8th Grade Art: Students will explore the basic skills in drawing, painting, printmaking and 3D construction.

BE OPEN MINDEDART FOR JUNIOR HIGH!

The Career Academies● A new opportunity for our students● Replacing our industrial arts program● Focus is on learning the business principles, the soft-

skills needed in the industry, & the technology behind the business principles

● Co-taught by subject-matter experts● Clustered by 7 & 8, 9 & 10 and 11 & 12● Goal: For students to be able to obtain additional dual

credit opportunities and/or work-force certificates

EntrepreneurshipThis Career Academy will directly involve students in what it really takes to start a business and make it successful. This course will also have a large focus on the digital skills and the IT necessary to launch and manage a successful company. 7th and 8th grade students will be intermixed.

Digital Instructional DesignThis Career Academy will focus on how to design and build effective online learning for companies and educators via stories, video games, mobile apps, videos, music and the latest computer-based graphics and tools. 7th and 8th grade students will be intermixed.

Next Steps

1. Scheduling will occur on Wednesday.

2. Talk with your student and complete the form by Wed.

Amity - to the HR teacherJr. High to the Xbell teacher.

Final Comments and Questions

● Remind your student to provide back-ups.● Selection for foreign language at the 7th grade level

will be competitive. 8th grade students will be given first priority. 6th grade students who are interested in applying should register on their course request for the foreign language class of their choice and see Ms. Brown at Amity for an application.

● Band in 7th grade means you took band in 6th!● TDaP (a message from your nurse)Questions?