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6th Grade Students in the 6th grade at CMS will be visited by Ms. Gleeson and Mrs. Kinder, CJHS Counselors, during the spring semester. A 7th grade pre-enrollment sheet will be given to each student for selection of classes. Many of those classes are "required". They include: Communication Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and PE/Health/Keyboarding (Two levels of math are offered at the 7th grade level. The level determined is based on student progress/placement test scores/and teacher recommendation.) Math Levels: 7th Grade Math and Pre-Algebra We also offer "elective" classes in the 7th grade. Students will have the opportunity to "try out" for Band, Orchestra, Choir, and Guitar. Instructors from CJHS will visit 6th graders in the spring to provide the opportunity for try-outs. In addition to Band, Orchestra and Choir, 7th graders also have the opportunity to take Art, Life Skills, Industrial Technology, Exploratory Language and/or Music Appreciation. A parent informational meeting will be held at CJHS later in the spring semester. This meeting will provide parents with information about CJHS. We will include such topics as Orientation, Scheduling Process, ParentLink, and Expectations. We also have many 7th grade teachers available to share information about their programs. 7th Grade Students in the 7th grade at CJHS will be visited by Mrs. Kinder, CJHS Counselor, during the spring semester. An 8th grade pre-enrollment sheet will be given to each student for selection of classes. Many of those classes are "required". They include: Communication Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, PE/Health/ Keyboarding (Three levels of math are offered in the 8th grade. The level determined is based on student progress/placement test scores/ and teacher recommendation.) Math Levels: Pre-Algebra, Algebra A and Academic Algebra I We also offer "elective" classes in the 8th grade. The following electives are offered: Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Choir, French I, Spanish I, Art I or II, Industrial Technology, Family and Consumer Science, Music Appreciation and Publications Many of the above mentioned classes require teacher recommendation for placement. Those classes are: Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Choir, French I, Spanish I, and Guitar 8th Grade Pre-enrollment for high school is a year-long process in the 8th grade! Ms. Gleeson begins the process by going over EXPLORE Test results in late December or early January. This provides us an opportunity to talk to students about high school coursework and career plans. In February, counselors will visit the Literature classes. Students will be provided with information on high school graduation requirements, college entry requirements, course requests, and four year plans. Students will be asked to complete a course request form for review by the counselors. On early spring, the high school will be hosting a parent information night in the CHS Commons Area at 6:30 p.m. This will be an opportunity for parents to learn about high school. Administrators and counselors will be on hand to answer questions about CHS. In early spring, the CHS counselors will visit with our CJHS students. At that time, 8th grade students will receive their copy of the Course Description Handbook as well as an “official” course request form. Any parents who would like to schedule an individual planning time for 9th grade pre-enrollment are asked to call 519-0663. We will be happy to meet with you!
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