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SJHS CATS Program: Accelerating Gifted Students for High School Success

Join SJHS CATS for an accelerated curriculum, personalized learning, and meaningful involvement in real-world problems. Gifted-endorsed teachers provide rigorous studies in Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. Get ready for a future in STEM, Robotics, Media Production, and more! Excelling in academics with supportive peers and faculty. Transition smoothly to honors and AP courses in high school. Unlock your full potential with the SJHS CATS Program!

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SJHS CATS Program: Accelerating Gifted Students for High School Success

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  1. Santan Junior High

  2. High School Honors/AP GAP Gifted Adolescent Program Elementary CATS

  3. How Junior High School CATS fills the “GAP” • Extension of CATS program with the junior high school atmosphere • Accelerated and in-depth studies • Interaction with intellectual peers • Academically challenging/rigorous • Gifted endorsed teachers know both gifted and adolescent needs • Problem-based learning opportunities based on student interests • Experience meaningful involvement in real problems

  4. Curriculum • Two-Year Curriculum • Same teacher provides continuity from one grade level to the next • Integration • Provides an interrelated study of the disciplines • Accelerated • Provides appropriate placement and pace

  5. Curriculum • Acceleration and Enrichment 7th Grade: • 9th Grade Math (Algebra) • Gifted Language Arts 7 • Gifted Science • Gifted Social Studies 8th Grade: • 10th Grade Math (Geometry), optional Algebra 2 elective • Gifted Language Arts 8 • Gifted Science • Gifted Social Studies

  6. Santan STEM Program: Possible further acceleration in math Seventh Eighth Ninth Grade: Grade: Grade: Algebra Geometry Honors Pre-Calculus/ Algebra 2* Brief Calculus (*zero hour elective taken concurrently with Geometry)

  7. High School

  8. PLTW – Design & Modeling with 3D printing using Autodesk Inventor

  9. PLTW – Automation & Robotics

  10. PLTW-Automation & Robotics C coding in Robot C

  11. Computer Applications • Typing • Google Drive • Word Processing • Spreadsheets • Productivity and Efficiency • Publications • Website Development • Block Programming using Scratch

  12. Digital Media • Image Editing • Photography basics • Composition • Exposure • Video Production • Animation

  13. Yearbook Publication • Photography • Composition • Exposure • Editing • Typography • Layout & Design • Marketing

  14. Media/TV Production • Daily Video Announcements • Interviews and Special Features • Camera Angles and Shot Types • Post-Production Editing • Video Animation • Music Editing

  15. Probable Electives for 2018 PLTW – Robotics PLTW – Design and Modeling Student Council PE/Weight Training Orchestra Computer Applications Digital Media Yearbook Publication Media/TV Production FACS Drama Art Band Spanish Choir

  16. FAQ’s • Will my child have classes with students outside the CATS program? • Will my child meet new students in jr. high CATS or be with the same group they have been with in elementary? • How many electives are offered to my child? • Lunch? • Are there sports offered at SJHS? • Are all students eligible for Algebra 2, and will it be awarded high school credit? • How does CATS help my child transition into honors and AP courses in high school? • What clubs are available that my child might enjoy?

  17. Former Students Thoughts… • “When life gives you teachers, make sure they are CATS teachers.” -Andrew Sao • “Our team teachers teach us why, not just what…” -Ryan Gorday • “7/8 is a diplomatic community where both the students and teachers learn!” -Katie Hartle • “CATS changed my life. It opened many new opportunities.” -Torrey Hickel • “They MADE me a better and smarter student for the rest of my student career!” -Ryan Dunn • “The gift of knowledge I have received will be regifted many times and is the most beneficial substance I have ever received.” -Abbie Peters

  18. SJHS CATS Program MVP’s Harvard Hailstorm!

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