Transcript Welcome to AJHS Parent Orientation

Welcome to
AJHS Parent Orientation!
Tonight’s Presentation
Includes
 Springfield Trip and
Overview of the Junior
High Student
 Extra-Curricular
Programs
 Typical Student
Schedule
 Transportation
 Website
 Course Offerings
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
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
with
Spanish
or LA 2
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
Band
Band
7
Art
Art
8
PE
Gym
9
Algebra I
204
with
Music
(Band)
Typical Student Schedule
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
With
Music &
Spanish
or LA 2
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*
• Tools Available
– Assignment Sheets
for every unit
– Most Homework
Answers provided
– Math Lab
*Curricular revisions coming based upon ELA Common
Core Learning Standards
AJHS Chorus
AJHS 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
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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
 Sports calendars and events are
updated daily
 Teachers post daily
homework assignments and
classroom curriculum goals
 Club activities are posted
 Grades, Attendance,
Discipline records are
available in PowerSchool
 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…
Athletics Overview
Athletics in Education
Athletics Programs at AJHS
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Cross Country
Co-Ed Soccer
Girls’ Basketball
Boys’ Basketball
Wrestling
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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!
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Teamwork
Responsibility
Dedication
Commitment
Sacrifice
There is more!
Increases self-esteem
Positive impact on selfconfidence
• 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!
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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.
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Be a productive influence on student development in three areas main
areas:
– Academics.
– Life Skills.
– Healthy Life style.
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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
Drama
Spelling Bee
PALs
Broadcasting
Scholastic
Club
Bowl
Math Counts!
Science Fair
Science
Olympiad
Newspaper
Club
Student
Leadership
NJHS
Council
Art Club
Jazz Band
Ballroom
Rebecca Caudill
Dancing
Club
Aptakisic
Business Club
Sforzando
Strings
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, 2011
Co-Curricular Fair at AJHS for parents and students!
 August 2011
Building open to students; Schedules mailed
PTO Supplies Pickup 8-11 and Back to School Social-6pm-8pm
Ice cream; find your first class; correct schedule errors; &
set-up locker
Q&A
CONTACT INFORMATION:
[email protected]
847-353-5500
[email protected]
847-353-5500
[email protected]
847-353-6481
You may contact the main office at 353-5500 to set an
office appointment.