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Welcome to AJHS Parent Orientation!. Springfield Trip and Overview of the Junior High Student Typical Student Schedule Course Offerings. Extra-Curricular Programs Transportation Website. Tonight’s Presentation Includes. Springfield Trip October 2011. Mr. Consdorf. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to AJHS Parent Orientation!
Tonight’s Presentation Includes
Springfield Trip and Overview of the Junior High Student
Typical Student Schedule
Course Offerings
Extra-Curricular Programs
Transportation
Website
Springfield Trip October 2011
The Contradictions that Annoy Parents!
Freedom but not responsibility Leave me alone but be there for me Big bodies but little maturity Tired all the time but full of energy Bored one minute overwhelmed the next High standards for everyone but themselves
Try to develop an identity while conforming
Peers are everything but family must be there
How Will My Child React to Me?
Begin to shut parents out
Strong concern for social justice
Exaggerate simple occurrences
Believe their problems are unique
They do not consider tomorrow, only today
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Morning Broadcast
Typical Student Schedule
Period Course Room
1 Language Arts
213
2 Study Hall 121
3 Science 125
4 Social Studies
217
5 Lunch Cafe
6 Algebra I 204
7 Art Art
8 PE Gym
9 Study Hall 114
Core Subjects
Typical Student Schedule
with Spanishor LA 2
Period Course Room
1 Language Arts
213
2 Spanish I 111
3 Science 125
4 Social Studies
217
5 Lunch Cafe
6 PreAlgebra 204
7 Art Art
8 PE Gym
9 Study Hall 114
Typical Student Schedule
with Music (Band
)
Period Course Room
1 Language Arts
213
2 Study Hall 121
3 Science 125
4 Social Studies
217
5 Lunch Cafe
6 Band Band
7 Art Art
8 PE Gym
9 Algebra I 204
Typical Student Schedule
WithMusic & Spanish or LA 2
Period Course Room
1 Language Arts
213
2 Spanish I 111
3 Science 125
4 Social Studies
217
5 Lunch Cafe
6 Band Band
7 Art Art
8 PE Gym
9 Algebra I 204
Language Arts* • Holt Series• Use of differentiated materials, such as novels, nonfiction readers
• MyACCESS writing program
• LA 2 focuses on Holt series, writing, and study skills
• For those students who qualify, ELL Writing course or Instructional Language Arts
• Clustering for high readers/writers
*Curricular revisions coming based upon ELA Common Core Learning Standards
Spanish I
• 2-year, high school level program
• Students placed in program according to reading/writing proficiency & readiness
• Not all students take Spanish at this time
• Starts out easy but gets progressively more difficult
• Cumulative test in May of 7th grade to determine if a student has met the standards and are ready to move on to 8th grade Spanish
Social Studies/Science
• Understands political and economic systems
• Understands history and geography
• Understands culture and social systems
• American History - 1880s
• Understands the process of scientific inquiry and design to investigate questions, conduct experiments, and solve problems
• Understands concepts, principles, and interconnection of the life, physical, and earth/space sciences
• Understands relationships among science, technology and society in a variety of contexts
Math*• Differentiated Placement based upon 5th Grade SHS Benchmark Exams
• Goals/Expectations of the Department:– To help your student have a successful year in math
•Textbooks:Pre-Algebra Survey - McDougal, Course 2
Pre-Algebra - McDougal
Algebra I/II - Prentice Hall
Math*
*Curricular revisions coming based upon ELA Common Core Learning Standards
• Tools Available– Assignment Sheets for every unit
– Most Homework Answers provided
– Math Lab
• Tools Available– Assignment Sheets for every unit
– Most Homework Answers provided
– Math Lab
AJHS ChorusAJHS Chorus is open to all students with no
auditions required!
Chorus is during the school day.
Chorus is every Tuesday and Thursday….on the other three days the students have a study hall.
7th grade students who are in band or orchestra can also do AJHS Chorus. Students would do Chorus on Tuesday and Thursday. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, they would go to Band or Orchestra since all performing ensembles rehearse during the same period.
AJHS Orchestra/Band• Students meet for daily large group rehearsal
time where we focus on concert pieces and music theory
• Students play a variety of styles of music and perform on 4 concerts a year
• Students come for one 30 minute lesson a week in small groups (same time each week) where we work on more advanced technique, as well as prepare solos for a contest and recital in February
• An after school group, (Orchestra-Sforzando Strings) (Band-Jazz Band), meets once a week to explore alternative styles of music
• Students who have never played a stringed instrument but are interested should contact Ms. Vettraino (Orchestra) or Mr. Eifert (Band), because they are glad to start anyone new!
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Report Card Labels and Guiding Definitions
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Homework Talking Points
• All students will take common assessments in each subject area that will measure the learning toward their understanding of the content in a specific subject matter (science, etc).
• These assessments are correlated to the standards on the report card.
• Research tells us that homework as practice is reflective of work ethic and effort, and can be used in reflection of the final grade for the quarter.
• Homework is a requirement. Right now it counts toward 5% of a student’s grade. Students are accountable for their homework. This reflects "progress" and "process." Teachers will contact parents if students are not doing their homework.
• By completing homework, students will get the practice they need on subject-matter curriculum which can only enhance their final product grade.
Web Site
Parents will get a user ID and password
Teachers post daily homework assignments and classroom curriculum goals
Grades, Attendance, Discipline records are available in PowerSchool
Sports calendars and events are updated daily
Club activities are posted
Student announcements are posted under the “Announcement” Section
Email addresses for all staff are posted
Power School
• How to check your child’s grades online
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Arrowhead• Beginning of each month
• Includes calendar of upcoming events
• Directions to schools in our conference
• “Happenings” at AJHS!
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Other ways we reach the “talents and giftedness” of students…Other ways we reach the “talents and giftedness” of students…
Athletics Overview
Athletics in Education
Athletics Programs at AJHS
• Cross Country• Co-Ed Soccer• Girls’ Basketball• Boys’ Basketball• Wrestling
• Cheerleading• Pom Pon• Girls’ Volleyball• Boys’ Volleyball• Track and Field
Sports “Need to Knows”• Cross Country,
Wrestling and Track/Field are “No Tryout” sports.
• Any who come out can participate.
• Cross Country, Wrestling and Track/Field are also open to 6th grade students (5th grade also for wrestling only).
• All other sports require tryouts and are open to 7th and 8th grade students.
• All sports require a sports physical prior to starting.
• Athletics has a website section that can be found on the d102.org district site.
Sports Impacts Education?
• “Sports are just games”.• That depends on the
program.• A quality program is far more
than just games.• A quality program actually
teaches many life skills!
• Teamwork• Responsibility• Dedication• Commitment• Sacrifice• There is more!• Increases self-esteem• Positive impact on self-
confidence• Promotes a “can do”
attitude
What about Academics?• Helps deter the feeling of
“doom” on tougher assignments:
• Athletes are used to having to “step up”.
• More confidence promotes an increased
ability to stay on task.
• In group settings, athletes tend to be examples in:
• Leadership• Responsibility• Integrity• Teamwork• Acceptance of others
Welcome to our TEAM!• And….if you are already here, welcome back!
• It is the primary goal of athletics to:– Provide a positive and rewarding experience.– Help to prepare our students for the future.
• Be a productive influence on student development in three areas main areas:
– Academics.– Life Skills.– Healthy Life style.
• Very Important….. Don’t ever feel like you are a “pain”. Some of you are as new to these programs as your children. Your involvement is crucial in this whole process. We welcome your support and would be more than happy to talk with you.
Co-Curricular Programs
DramaBroadcasti
ng Club
Scholasti
c Bowl
Student
Leadership
Council
NJHS
Spelling
Bee
Math
Counts!
Science
OlympiadArt Club
Aptakisic
Business
Club
PALsScience
Fair
Newspaper
ClubJazz Band
Sforzando
Strings
Ballroom
Dancing
Rebecca
Caudill Club
National Junior Honor Society
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• Student Handbook• Co-Curricular Hdbk• Transitions Night• CTD Follow Up• Public Mtg March• AM Announcements• WebPresence
Transportation
Encourage child to ride the bus
Drop off in front before 7:40 AM (any time after 7:40, PARENT MUST SIGN STUDENT IN AT OFFICE)
Pick up in front at 2:55 PM
Two late buses 3:45 PM and 4:45 PM (must have teacher authorization)
If dropping off by car please no earlier that 7:05 AM unless supervised by a staff member
Important Dates
May Online registration for parents - New and Coming Soon!
May 12, 2011Co-Curricular Fair at AJHS for parents and students!
August 2011 Building open to students; Schedules mailedPTO Supplies Pickup 8-11 and Back to School Social--6pm-8pm
Ice cream; find your first class; correct schedule errors; & set-up locker
Q & ACONTACT INFORMATION:
You may contact the main office at 353-5500 to set an office appointment.