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Registration
Stillwater Junior High
7th into 8th Grade Registration
You are the
class
of
2018
Required Courses
2013-14
English (Honors)
 Math
 Earth Science
 Intro to Global Studies*
 Physical Education
 Automation and Robotics
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2 Semesters
2 Semesters
2 Semesters
1 Semester
1 Quarter
1 Quarter
*A change in the course or new course
English
Honors English
 English 8
 Strategic English and Reading
 Reading Skill Building*
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Students will be placed in courses based on data.
*This course will take place of an elective option and
will be in addition to a the core English course.
English
Honors English
– Successful completion of Honors 7- enroll for
Honors 8
– If you did not take Honors 7 you must apply for
Honors English 8
» Applications in Counseling Office
» Also based on scores from Performance
Series Reading test, academic record, and a
writing sample
Reading Skill Building
Students who need additional work in
developing their reading skills may be
placed in a reading skill building class in
place of an elective.
Math
Algebra
 Geometry
 Advanced Algebra
 Math Skill Building*
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Students will be placed in courses based on data.
*This course will take place of an elective option and
will be in addition to a the core English course.
Math Skill Building
Students who need additional work in
developing their math skills may be placed
in a math skill building class in place of an
elective.
Science
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Earth Science
LEaP Science II
Elective Courses
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Music (2 Semesters)
– Band
– Choir
– Orchestra
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World Language (2 Semesters)
– Spanish 1
– French 1
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Additional Courses (1
Semester)
• Art 1
• Art 2
• Speech/Theater
• Speech/Debate
• Video Production
• DAPE Teacher Assistant
• Independent Computer
Exploration (ICE)
• Physical Education
AVID
(Advancement Via Individual
Determination)
AVID is a college preparatory program that includes:
+ Two hours of instruction per week in college entry
skills
+Two hours per week in tutor led study groups
+One hour per week in motivational activities and
academic survival skills
Students participate in activities that incorporate
strategies focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration,
organization and reading to support their growth
academically.
An AVID Student has:
+Desire & Determination
+Untapped academic potential
+Average to High Test Scores
+2.0-3.5 G.P.A.
+College Potential with Support
*Must apply & be accepted into the program.
*Talk to your counselor if interested.
Sample Student Schedule
0. Advisory
1. English
2. Math
3. Earth Science
4F. Intro to Global Studies (lunch)
4S.Physical Education/Automation and Robotics (lunch)
5. Elective
6. Elective
Sample Student Schedule
0. Advisory
1. English
(2 semesters)
2. Math
(2 semesters)
3. Earth Science
(2 semesters)
4F.Intro to Global Studies(lunch)
(1 semester)
4S.Physical Education/
Automation and Robotics (lunch) (1 semester)
5. Elective (need 2 semesters worth)
6. Elective (need 2 semesters worth)
Student Schedule
Question: What do we pick with our student?
Answer: Elective (need 4 semesters worth)
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Music (2 semesters)
World Language (2 semesters)
Art 1 (1 semester)
Art 2 (1 semester)
Speech/Theater (1 semester)
Speech/Debate (1 semester)
Video Production (1 semester)
ICE (1 semester)*
DAPE Teacher Asst. (1 semester)*
Physical Education (1 semester)
*Application required
Registration guide is online
http://sjhs.stillwater.k12.mn.us/
Important Dates
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Week of January 29: Deadline for Turning in Completed
Registration Forms
February 1:
Applications due for Selected
Courses (Honors English, ICE &
DAPE Asst)
May/June/July, 2013 Honors/Reading/Math Placements
June/July 2013
Schedules are finalized
August 2013
8th Grade Schedule Pick-up
September 3, 2013
First Day of School
Registration Forms are due :
Week of January 29, 2013
Ms. Peloquin: January 29
Mr. Ryan: January 30
Ms. Rose: January 31