Schedule
How long will I have between classes?
3 mins
What are different classes I can take in Junior High?
Exploratories and Languages-Spanish, French, Art, Foods, Clothing, Computer Apps, Resource Management, Health, Technology
How many students will be new to Junior High in September?
Half of the students! There are only two grades in Junior High.
Where do I store my coat, lunch and belongings?
Locker. There are not set times to go to your locker.
I can carry a backpack throughout the day to carry my things
False-Will need to carry chromebook and can carry an over the shoulder/draw string bag (trapper keeper with shoulder straps)
Over the summer, you can go to the school and practice opening your locker/walk through your schedule
A period when I can catch up on my work
Study hall or resource room
Who is the person in charge of your learning?
You!
Students are divided into one of four colors (red, yellow, green and blue) for their core classes. Each color has their own guidance counselor.
I can use my phone in between classes
False-Phones cannot be used during the school day.
Who is the person I can talk to about my schedule?
Guidance counselor
What are the school activities I can join?
Intramurals-mornings/afternoons: E-sports, Drama, Civility Pride, Fashion, Art, Student Government Travel Club etc.
Fall Modified Sports
Winter Modified Sports
Spring Modified Sports
Who can I go to if I have a concern/problem at school?
What is a pass?
Something a teacher gives you to go somewhere in the building during class time (i.e. bathroom, if you need to talk to guidance or are late to a class)
There is no recess in junior high
True-However, during half of lunch, you can choose to go outside when weather is nice
Earlier. Hours are 7:25am -2:25pm
Will my classes change during the year?
Exploratories-change every quarter (Tech 2 quarters)
Is there a bullying policy in Junior High?
Yes. If you have a concern about behavior, you can go to teachers, guidance counselor, social worker, principals, or parents.
What is a Lanyard?
A school identification card that you will wear throughout the day to scan in your attendance
I need to change for gym
False-There are locker rooms, but you do not need to change. You will still need sneakers though
How many periods in a day? And how long are they?
9 periods a day, 42 minutes each
Will I need to take Music?
If you are in Chorus/Band/Orchestra, you do not need to take Music. If not, you need to take Music for one quarters out of the year.
Each student will be provided one of these to do work on
A chromebook
What are Bathroom monitors?
Staff monitor the use of bathrooms. They stay outside of the bathrooms and sign in/out students one at a time to use the bathrooms.
Students can wear hoodies over their heads in class
False-Students cannot wear hoodies on their heads