WELCOME TO SEVEN LAKES JUNIOR HIGH FUTURE SPARTANS 2020-2021 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

WELCOME TO SEVEN LAKES JUNIOR HIGH FUTURE SPARTANS 2020-2021

ABOUT OUR SPARTAN FAMILY Mascot – Spartan School colors – Orange & Blue Currently have ~1500 students

OUR ADMIN TEAM Kristin Harper- Principal Justin Williamson- Assistant Principal Alison Travis- Assistant Principal Jim Thompson- Assistant Principal Genny Lopardo- Student Support AP

OUR COUNSELING TEAM Tatiana Iglesias- 8th Grade (2020-21) Kristina Brown- 7th Grade (2020-21) Becky Parker- 6th Grade (2020-21)

ICARE—THE SPARTAN CREED I - Integrity C - Community A - Accountability R - Respect E - Excellence

ELEMENTARY VS JUNIOR HIGH ELEMENTARY JUNIOR HIGH ● 1-3 teachers ● 7-8 teachers ● Class length 1-3 hours ● Class length 45 ● Travel in groups with minutes teacher ● Travel independently ● Recess ● PE every day ● Few choices at lunch ● More choices at lunch ● Fine arts during ● Fine arts elective class specials

SLJH INFORMATION School starts at 8:45 ● School ends at 3:55 ● 45 minute class periods (ELAR 90 min Block) ● 5 minute passing period ● Lunch is 30 minutes ● Lockers are available ● 4 core classes ● ○ Math, Science, English/Reading Block, & Social Studies Students also have one elective and PE every day ●

GRADING INFORMATION Grading periods are 6 weeks long. Progress reports are sent at 3 weeks.

COURSE LEVELS Academic - On grade level KAP - Katy Advanced Program GT - Gifted and Talented

ACADEMIC COURSES In grades K-5 students are in academic level coursework At the secondary level academic courses prepare students for college and post-secondary instruction Curriculum requires development of critical thinking and problem solving skills All TEKS are covered throughout these courses

KAP COURSES CURRICULUM ● Same TEKS as Academic except for Math ● Higher level thinking and independent learning are required STUDENT EXPECTATIONS ● Positive attitude about school ● Great organizational skills ● Good work and study habits

KAP INFORMATION Students must meet the following criteria for KAP classes: ● Masters academic material well ● Have parent approval ● Students whose six weeks average falls below 70 will be removed from the class

CHOOSING COURSES The decision to take academic or KAP should be made between you and your child. Some things to consider: ● Your student’s interests and strengths ● How hard your student is willing to work ● The grades your student has earned in school and the kind of grades they would like to make ● Your student’s self motivation and attitude ● Standardized test scores ● Study habits ● Extracurricular activities and time commitments ● How quickly your student catches on to new material

GT COURSES ● If you are currently being screened for GT, sign up for KAP. ● When you enter your courses, it should automatically put you in GT if you are currently in GT ● Only mark a GT course if you are currently in it ● If you’re not sure, ask your teacher ● GT testing takes place each year in January for students who apply

MATH ACADEMIC & KAP ● Academic = 6 th grade TEKS ● KAP = ALL 6 th grade + 1/2 of 7 th grade TEKS ● Course covers an additional 18 weeks of instruction ● KAP moves very fast ● Students who “Master” the 5th Grade STAAR will automatically be placed in KAP 6th Grade Math

What do the TEKS look like at each level of Math?

English Language Arts and Reading Focus is on literacy ● Weaves reading and writing together naturally ● Blocked 90 minutes (2 class periods) ● KAP or ACA ● Same TEKS (standards) ○ Summer Reading requirement ○ KAP has a faster pace ○ Students should have mastery of state tests to ○ enroll in KAP

Extended Learning Time (ELT) 6th Period (32 min.) ● On a rotating schedule (Week 1: 1st/3rd/5th/7th, Week ● 2: 2nd/4th/8th) Mondays - character/study skills lessons ● Students may use this time as a study hall when in ● Electives and PE Core content classes use this time to revisit concepts ● that may need more attention or re-teaching

FULL YEAR ELECTIVES *No experience necessary* Band - brass, percussion, woodwinds Orchestra - String instruments Treble Choirs - girls singing and performing Tenor/Bass Choirs - boys singing and performing Theatre - Public speaking, presentations, acting Art - Drawing, painting, sculpting, etc.

SLJH Spartan BAND There are many instruments to choose from. The three major ● families of instruments are Woodwinds , Brass , and Percussion . Woodwind instruments are the Flute, Oboe, Basson, ○ Clarinet, and Saxophone Brass instruments are the Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, ○ Euphonium, and Tuba Percussion includes mallet instruments, xylophone, ○ marimba, bells and chimes . There are non-pitched percussion, snare , and bass drum . No experience is required for any of these instruments . The ● band directors will help you pick the best instrument for you during an instrument interview. Those interviews will begin in late February . Be on the lookout for a letter to sign up. ● We have three exciting and amazing performances for your first year. There are multiple field trips and other social gatherings during the school yea r. Questions: email Mr. Seltzer - adamRseltzer@katyisd.org ●

SPARTAN CHOIR Join the Award Winning Spartan Choir! Whether you have Choir experience or not, if you love to sing, be a part of SLJH Choir to develop your voice and have fun! Choir Class in 6th Grade Choir 1 (boys) - 6th Grade Tenor Choir ● A competitive performance choir made of only 6th grade guys who build an awesome team, sing exciting music and have fun together every day! Choir 1 (girls) - 6th Grade Treble Choir ● A competitive performance choir made of only 6th grade girls that work hard every day, sing amazing music and grow to become a family! What We Do In Choir In Choir we sing popular and classical music, develop healthy singing technique ● and tone, and learn to read, then sing music at first sight. Performances, Socials & Competitions There are 4 amazing performances throughout the year for all 5 Spartan Choirs! ● Compete at choral festivals and competitions with your Choir family or as an ● individual solo performer. Fun parties like the Choir Olympics, Guys Night Out & Girls Pajama Party! ●

ART Art 1 - First time artists! Art 2 - Have completed the Art 1 prerequisite course. High School Art 1 - 8th graders only! Must have Art 1 (and possibly Art 2) as a prerequisite. This course earns credit towards your high school GPA! We compete in many art shows including Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, KISD Spring Show, Jr. Vase, National Dog show and more. In art we work with many mediums such as graphite pencil, Prisma colored pencils, watercolor, clay, pen and ink, printmaking, paper mache and many more.

Choices: violin, viola, cello, bass ● Five Performing Orchestras and First Year Orchestra ● Instrument Interviews - April/May ● Help deciding instrument, Rental Information, Sizing ○ Auditions for experienced players ○ Three concerts, two optional contests, several after school socials ● FAQ: cello and bass students keep instrument at home ● JenniferFGingell@katyisd.org

THEATRE Theatre Class No experience needed - Content covers all areas of theatre: - Acting, Auditions, Theatre History, Directing, Stage Management, Playwriting, and Technical Theatre Production Class - 7th/8th graders only - You must audition to be in this class - Travels to elementary schools to perform childrens shows - Competes in One Act Play Competition - Very intensive and rigorous course - think Theatre Pre-AP After School Productions - Any 6th, 7th or 8th grader can audition - You are not required to be in a theatre class to audition - Theatre classes are not required to participate in after school productions.

PE IS REQUIRED ● 6th graders attend PE every day. ● Students are required to dress out in the district issued PE uniform each day. ● Students provide their own athletic shoes, socks and sweats. ● Equipment fee $15 (PayNGo) - this covers the “rental” of their uniform and laundry service for the year. Coaches wash student uniforms here at the school. ●

ATHLETICS Athletics and UIL competition begin in 7 th grade. UIL sports include Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field , Tennis & Soccer. Evaluations for placement into the Athletic Class period will take place in the Spring of the 6 th grade year. Please visit the Seven Lakes JH Athletic Department web page for additional information.

6th GRADE PRE ATHLETICS ● For those students interested in being in Athletics/ Playing Sports in 7th Grade. ● During the PE class period. ● Class focus is sport skill instruction and development as well as athletic conditioning. ● No experience required. ● PE Fee Applies. ● Visit the Seven Lakes JH Athletics Web Page for more info and to sign up. ●

OFF CAMPUS PE ● Off Campus PE forms will be accepted in August. ○ If you participate in 5 or more hours a week of an individual sport you will receive Study Hall as your replacement class ○ If you participate in 15 or more hours a week of an individual sport you may leave campus early (after 7th period)