Curtis Junior High School - University Place Primary

Curtis Junior High School

3725 Grandview Drive West University Place, Washington 98466 253.566.5670 phone 253.566.5644 fax

March 5, 2019

Dear Future Students & Families of Curtis Junior High,

Welcome! We are excited to be sharing with you some helpful information that will make your transition to Curtis Junior High a smooth and successful one.

You will find the following information in this packet:

Map of CJH General 8th Grade Supply List & Dress Code Daily Bell Schedule, Locker Information, CJH Activities Information CJH 8th Grade Elective Options 8th Grade Swim Letter Helpful Transition Tips for Junior High

Below are some important dates to remember for Registration and Cougar Days. We look forward to meeting you in the fall and wish you a great end to your 7th grade year. Finish strong!

3/7/19 @ 6pm - CJH Registration Information Night ? Incoming 8th Graders 3/8/19 ? CJH Counselors return to pick up registration forms at Drum & NVI 8/21 & 8/22/19 ? Cougar Days at CJH 9/3/19 ? First day of school

Sincerely,

Kelley Artiaga, Counselor A-K

Angela Tolan, Counselor L-Z

Jayne Hofstrand

Principal

Ben Zielke

Assistant Principal

Jennifer Zamira

Assistant Principal

CJH General Supply List for 8th Graders & Dress Code

All 8th Graders will need the following required supplies:

3 ring binder with accordion folder, six tabs, or six individual folders for organizing papers by class Lined, college-rule notebook paper Pencils and blue and black ball point pens Erasers Binder pouch for pens, pencils, etc. Highlighters One package of 3x5 notecards One composition notebook for science class One or two single subject spiral notebooks for keeping notes CJH Agenda and ID Card ? All students will be given and agenda and ID card during the first week of

school

We recommend that all students purchase these supplies:

Scientific Calculator Colored Pencils Sharpener Flash Drive * Other supplies may be needed for specific classes. Teachers will provide more information at the start of the year about what is needed for their class.

CJH Dress and Appearance

It is also important for students and parents to review the CJH Dress Code before completing back to school shopping. Dressing appropriately for school is part of being a responsible student. We want our students to learn that certain kinds of dress are appropriate in some situations, but not in others. We expect students to dress for a serious, professional work environment while they are on school grounds and at school activities. The following expectations will be enforced at all times on school grounds and at all school-sponsored activities.

1. Clothing and accessories must not contain/display offensive or inappropriate words, messages, pictures or logos. 2. Headwear is not allowed on campus except for medical or religious purposes. 3. Clothing must cover stomachs, backs, shoulders, chests and underwear. 4. Footwear must be worn at all times. 5. Body writing and writing on clothing is not allowed. 6. Dress/accessories must not present health or safety issues.

* The Dress Code will be mailed home in August and is available on our website at

Regular Bell Schedule

Period/Time 0 Hour - 6:30 - 7:25 1st Period - 7:30 - 8:25 2nd Period - 8:30 - 9:25 3rd Period - 9:30- 10:25

4th Period - 10:30- 11:55 Per. 4A - 10:30 - 11:25 (In Class) 2nd Lunch - 11:25 - 11:55 (At Lunch) Per. 4B - 11:00 - 11:55 (In Class) 1st Lunch - 10:25 - 10:55 (At Lunch)

5th Period - 12:00 - 1:00 6th Period -

1:05 - 2:00

How to Open a Locker

After School Clubs & Activities

Anime Club Art Club

Builders Club Game Club Mesa

Musical Theater Opportunities Prevention Team Word Nerds

8th Grade Sports

Fall Session

Boys & Girls Track Girls Fastpitch Boys Baseball

Winter I Session

Boys Basketball Girls Soccer

After School Study Club

*Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 2:103:00 pm *Students can stay in specific classrooms for help (ex. Math) or attend the Library for general help and computer use *If your student rides the bus normally and attends study club until 3pm, they can get a bus pass to ride the Activity bus at 3:10.

Winter II Session

Girls Basketball Wrestling

Spring Session

Football Girls Volleyball Tennis

CURTIS JUNIOR HIGH ELECTIVE OPTIONS

Band ?Band classes at Curtis Junior High are year-long courses. Band classes require students to provide their own instruments, technique/method books, and supplies. A limited selection of school instruments is available for a user fee of $65 per semester (please note that some instruments that were available for rent at DI and NVI will not be available at CJH - contact our Bookkeeper, April Cavelti or CJH Band Director, Craig Rine for details). Keeping instruments in good playing condition at all times is required. All students enrolled in music classes must purchase concert attire (available through the school for $30 ? 50 depending on class and level). Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch prices also qualify for reduced course fees. See your student's counselor for information regarding financial assistance.

Orchestra ?Orchestra classes at Curtis Junior High are year-long courses. Orchestra classes require students to provide their own instruments, technique/method books, and supplies. A limited selection of school instruments is available for a user fee of $65 per semester. Keeping instruments in good playing condition at all times is required. All students enrolled in music classes must purchase concert attire (available through the school for $30 ? 50 depending on class and level). Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch prices also qualify for reduced course fees. See your student's counselor for information regarding financial assistance.

Choir -Choir classes at Curtis Junior High are year-long classes. All students enrolled in choir must purchase concert attire (available through the school for $30 ? $50 depending on class and level). Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch prices also qualify for reduced course fees. See your student's counselor for information regarding financial assistance.

Exploratory 8 -Students who select our Exploratory 8 option will take one semester of Exploratory Visual Art and another semester of Gateway to Technology. In Exploratory Visual Art, students will learn about artistic genres, concepts, and techniques and will apply their knowledge and skills as they create and analyze works of art. In Gateway to Technology, students will learn about the design process and will apply their learning as they work as part of a team to design and build products.

Academic Intervention/Support - Based on a combination of test scores, grades and teacher recommendations, 8th grade students may qualify for additional support in math and/or reading. At Curtis Junior High, students who qualify are placed into a year-long support class in place of their regular elective. Parents/guardians of qualifying students will be notified via phone call, email and or letter between June and August regarding placement for the coming year.

***Scheduling Note***

Please choose your elective thoughtfully because schedule changes are very limited. For year-long classes, students will be assigned to the same teacher for both semesters however, class periods may change.

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