Welcome to AJHS

1. Welcome to AJHS!

2. Agenda Welcome and Introductions Dr. Lorraine Trollinger, Principal PTO Presidents - Mrs. Jodi Reif and Mrs. Linda Bradley Program and Curriculum Overview Mr. Ronald Brison, 7th grade Assistant Principal Making a Smooth Transition Ms. Ellen Shrager, 7th grade Teacher Department Time � Commons C (Cafeteria)

3. Neighborhoods Red Green Blue Yellow Integrated Units/ Special Events Common Planning/ Teamwork Student Support/ Workshops

4. 7th Grade Program English (5) Mathematics (5) Science 7 (5) Social Studies (5) Reading (2,5) Lunch and Workshop Connected Learning Cycle: (5) Art Computer Literacy Health & Physical Ed. Electives: Band Chorus Orchestra Personal Development World Language Multi-Media Technology Fitness for Life

5. Honors Courses No single criteria will automatically exclude any student from a course. If a student meets at least one of the following requirements, that student will be eligible for Honors level courses at the secondary level 1.������ Teacher recommendation 2.������ �C� or better in previous similar subject Honors class 3.������ Report card grades of advanced in the specific subject on the grade 6 Standards-Based Report of Progress or a grade of 85% or better in similar subject College Preparatory class

6. 7th Grade English On Level: 4-6 major writing assignments Introductory strategies/skills in writing 3 novels; grade level appropriate materials Read and analyze short stories, plays, nonfiction and poetry Honors: 6-8 writing assignments Introductory & advanced strategies/skills in writing 5 novels; very challenging materials Read and analyze short stories, plays, nonfiction and poetry

7. 7th Grade Mathematics Pre-Algebra Part I Problem-solving Discovery method approach Separate texts per topic Connected Mathematics Project Honors Pre-Algebra Preparing students for Algebra I (grade 8) Traditional text Mathematics PLUS 7 Meets two days per week. Additional math course that supports the regular education program. All concepts aligned with PA Standards Computer based program, �Larson Mathematics�

8. 7th Grade Health and Physical Education One class Combined grade 7 rotations 68 classes of PE 22 classes of Health 24 Different activities Group games Self testing Problem solving Lifetime fitness

9. 7th Grade Reading Course is aligned with English and Social Studies Shared assignments and articulation Focus Areas for all Literature Appreciation and Study Skills Reading 7 5 days/week Blended levels Differentiated instruction RAC 7 2 days/week Critical Reading Gifted only 2 days/week

10. 7th Grade Science Topics to be covered: Animals Cells Heredity and Classification Environmental Science Microorganisms, Fungi, and Plants Introduction to Matter Interactions of Matter Force, Motion, and Energy Electromagnetism, Sound, and Light

11. 7th Grade Social Studies � World Geography 5 Themes of Geography Branches of Geography Map Skills Applied to: United States Europe Africa The Middle East Southern, Eastern, & Southeast Asia Central & South America

12. 7th Grade World Language French ~ German ~ Spanish Vocabulary Study: Alphabet, numbers, greetings, weather, clothing, likes/dislikes, places, directions, food, home and family Grammar: Noun/adjective agreement, verb conjugations, syntax Culture: Art, music, history, holidays, geography ESL ~ 3 levels English & Content study

13. Special Education A wide array of special education programs, supports, and services designed to meet the individual needs of students. Intraschool Communication Home/School Communication Curricular emphasis Student success factors

14. 7th Grade Sports Opportunities Football 120 lb., open weight Tennis Fall - girls, spring - boys Soccer (Fall) Field Hockey (Fall) Track/Field (Spring) Lacrosse (Spring) Cheerleading Basketball Wrestling Baseball Softball PIAA Rules: Permission MD Certification Eligibility

15. Clubs and Activities: 4:15, 5:15 Art Club Builders� Club Cheerleading Drama Club Jazz Band NJHS Student Council Character Caf� VIBE IMAGINE Mathematics Olympiad Team Yearbook Literary Magazine Science Club TADA School Musical Diversity Club Reading Olympics History Club Green Thumbs Alternative Sports Club P.R.I.D.E Plus

16. Guidance Department Services Counseling Coordination: Team meetings Educational testing Academic Review Benchmark Assessments Support Programs Pre-Referral Program Guidance Lessons Scheduling

17. Support Opportunities Learning Center � open before, during, and after school Peer Tutors Neighborhood Workshop Team Meetings/Parent Conferences Stop and Think 7 Club

18. Prevention Programs School-Wide Positive Behavior Support SWEBS PRIDE Safe Schools Teams Crisis Intervention Teams Emergency Management Plans Non-Violent Conflict Resolution Week Stop and Think Mentoring Club Faculty training on bullying behavior Presentation to all students about harassment and bullying of students procedures

24. More Information� February: Scheduling letters sent out April: Student Orientation begins August: Bus schedules August: Tours of the building September: Parent Night Student/Parent handbooks Homework Assignment Books

25. We�re proud of this� National Junior Honor Society Inductees Community Service award winners Geography Bee winners Foreign Language Contest winners Annual Musical Student mentors and tutors; teacher mentors Science Fair participants/award winners Mathematics Olympiad participants/award winners Special programs � assemblies, recognitions, musical concerts, diversity of activities! Reading Olympics Increased Parent Involvement (Project Appleseed)