Core Classes
Junior High students rotate through a six-period day, each about 55 minutes long. The day begins in homeroom at 8:30am. After roll and annoucements, students start the day with physical education (see below), followed by English, science, and social studies (taught by Mrs. Brazil, Mr. Haller, and Ms. Dudal). There is a 15 minute nutrition peiod between periods 2 & 3, and a 40-minute lunch follows period 4. Afte lunch, students have one period of math, pre-alebra, or algebra (taught by Mr. Haller and Mr. Rigney), and one elective class. School ends at 3:05.
Physical Education
Homeroom teachers Mr. Haller and Ms. Dudal conduct P.E. classes each morning. Students are divided into different lessons in P.E. Classes include daily phyisical fitness activities. Large group sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee, field hockey, and rugby are taught, as well as individual and small group sports such as golf, tennis, and badminton. Fitness testing is performed each quarter to monitor physical achievement.
Assemblies and End of Quarter Fun
Twice a month , Jr. High students meet in the gym for an assembly. At these assemblies, teachers make announcements and review current and up coming activities.Students often play games that are organized by the school's Activities' Committee. At a recent assembly, nearly 80% of the Jr. High students received honor roll certificates.
On the last day of each quarter, junior high teachers and students take a break from their usual routine and go on an outing. Some of their adventures have been a trip to Centerville Beach, to the movies, roller skating, and bowling.
Eighth Grade Buddies
At the beginning of each year, eighth grade students are assigned a kindergarten buddy. Twice a month the classes get together for activities that reinforce what the kindergartners have been learning in the classroom. The buddy program helps foster a sense of community within our school.
Dances
Junior high students enjoy planning and attending several school dances a year. In September, a BBQ dinner and dance is hosted by the 8th grade and their parents. A more formal dance is held in the winter and is hosted by the 7th grade, while other dances are planned by groups throughout the year. The last dance of the year is the graduation dance that is held on the last day of school. This dance is held at the Community Center with a live disc jockey and always has a special theme, that is a surprise for the graduating class. Last year's graduation dance theme was, "Night in the City, New York style".
Elective Classes
Seventh and eighth grade students have the opportunity to choose one elective classes each quarter. Electives are scheduled after morning core curriculum. A few of the electives offered this year are band, choir, study hall, and teacher’s assistant. The picture on the left is of Mr. Haller's yearbook class from last year.