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Grade Counselors Ms. Lauren Buchtmann
A­K Counselor
[email protected]
Mrs. Lori Kayser L­Z Counselor [email protected] JMS Vision Jackson Middle School is committed to empowering all students to succeed and become lifetime learners! WELCOME It is a pleasure to welcome you to Jackson Middle School. JMS offers excellent academics, co­curricular activities, after school programs and athletic opportunities. These programs along with an excellent faculty and staff make JMS a great choice for your child. Here at JMS, the faculty and staff take our vision seriously and work diligently to meet the needs of the individual child to the best of our abilities. Middle school children are very unique, and the staff at JMS is highly experienced working with the needs of this age level. If you would like more information on the school or programs available, please contact us at 243­9543 or visit our website, ​
www.jackson.k12.mo.us​
, and select Jackson Middle School on the left side. Links to all faculty e­mails are also available through the website. General Information th​
Advisory (6​
hour) Students are scheduled into an advisory period daily. This 28­minute period has several different components. Grade checks, homework help, literacy connections, and character education are designed within the curriculum. Monday: *Guided Study Tuesday:Travel Day Wednesday: Grade Check/Guided Study Thursday: Teambuilding Friday: Travel Day 1 Blitz day/month *During ​
guided study​
students can work on homework or classwork with the guidance of the instructor. This is also a time when students receive reteaching if necessary. Collaboration Teacher department meetings take place on most Wednesday mornings. Students wait in the lobby until 7:30 a.m. and then are dismissed to the cafeteria until the halls open at 8:20 a.m. A student may elect to wait and arrive at school at 8:15 am if he/she is a car rider or walker. Computer Use Students are given a standard user name and password to access computers. Compute User Name First initial, last name, graduation year (example: rhawkins15) Computer Password pass, last 4 digits of student’s state ID (example: pass1234) Grade Level Progress Reports cards are issued after every quarter and are emailed or mailed to parents. JMS uses a grading scale with assigned letter grades. 96 – 100 =
A 90 – 95 =
A­ 87 – 89 =
B+ 1 83 ­ 86 =
B 80 ­ 82 = B­ 77 – 79 =
C+ 73 ­ 76 =
C 70 ­ 72 =
C­ 67 – 69 = D+ 63 – 66 = D 60 – 62 =
D­ 00 ­ 59 =
F Academic Lab Academic Lab is available for students who would like homework assistance. Students or parents may request to use the service or a teacher can recommend a child. The services are before and after school. Before School – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 7:15 – 7:50am After School ­ Monday through Thursday, 3:30 – 4:30 pm The student must have a ride promptly at 4:30. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) The ICU focus is to assure that students are learning/demonstrating they have learned the standards. Students who have an incomplete assignment or did not achieve proficiency on an assignment will be placed on the school’s ICU list (a list for missing assignments and assessments). Parents will receive a text and email notifying them of the missing work. Students will be provided extra time and support to complete the assignment at lunch or after school. Students who have incomplete assignments for an extended amount of time may be required to report on Saturdays or other days that school is not in session. This provides a good transition for JJHS who use the program too. Library ● Parents and Students can access the Library Catalog online ­ destiny.jackson.k12.mo.us. It will be in the students’ agenda books along with the list of the current year’s Truman nominees. ● During Summer School incoming 6th and 7th graders are welcome to check out books even if they are not enrolled in summer school. ● “Jackson Indian Readers”​
Reading program based off of the Missouri Truman Award Novels. It begins at the Start of School and ends the last school day of February. ● Parents and students are welcome to sign up for library information by sending a text to 1­816­295­6096. The text is @jmsli. Cell Phone Usage Upon arrival to school, cell phones must be turned OFF (not to silent or vibrate). They should remain off from 7:00 am to 3:45 pm. Cell phones are not to be used during any common times which include before school, after school, and lunch. Students’ cell phones will be confiscated if seen or heard while at school and a parent will be notified to pick up the phone from the office. Discipline can be assigned for repeated cell phone violations. Students do use cell phones for educational purposes in the classroom, but must have permission from a teacher to use their phone. 2 Lockers th​
Every student has their own locker in 7​
grade hallway. Students are assigned a locker at the beginning of the year. There is to be NO sharing of the lockers, and the student MAY NOT change lockers without permission from the office. Only school locks may be used. Lunch Students will either have lunch A or B. A lunch includes students whose last name begins with letters A­K, and B lunch includes students whose last name begins with letters L­Z. Athletic Eligibility Students who plan to try out for school sponsored athletics must have a completed physical form prior to tryouts. The MSHAA physical form that must be used is available at school and th​
through the Jackson School District website. Students promoted for the first time into 7​
grade are considered academically eligible for the first grading period after promotion. The student will be ineligible if he/she FAILED more than one class the previous grading period. Academic eligibility questions go to Matt Roethemeyer, JJHS, at 243­9533. Sports Boys
Girls Football Volleyball Cross Country
Cross Country Track and Field
Track and Field Basketball
Basketball Wrestling Clubs Student Council JMS Ambassadors (Application process required) T.R.I.B.E. (Promotes ​
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mpathy) After School Clubs (Clubs may change due to interest and funding.) o Dodgeball o Theater Club o We RUN Club (Girl’s only) o Fishing Club o Life Club o Yoga o Academic Lab Testing Student final exams are given the last three days at the ends of 1st and 2nd semesters. MAP testing will be conducted in the areas of Communication Arts and Math and are given near the end of the 2nd semester. IReady testing is administered to Communication Arts and Math students throughout the year. Transportation Procedures for Arriving and Leaving School
Before School 3 Students arriving by car are dropped off in the front drive. The lobby opens at 7:00. If a student arrives before 7:30, he/she will remain in the front lobby. After 7:30 AM, the 6th grade students will report to the cafeteria. The 7th grade students report to the gym. Students arriving by bus are dropped off in the bus drive. Upon arriving 6th graders go to the cafeteria. Seventh graders go to the gym. After School On the first bell at 3:10, students riding 1st round buses, walkers, and car riders will be released. Students will follow the hallway procedures and go directly to designated area. All other rounds will remain in their classrooms until their bus round is called by intercom. Students must form orderly bus lines by the cafeteria as directed by staff. Car riders are to be picked up in the front driveway. Students are not allowed to be picked up on the highway. Parent parking is allowed on the gym parking lot. Education The 7th grade continues the transition to a secondary school atmosphere. The students will change classes every period and will choose elective courses to explore interests. th​
Jackson 7​ grade Enrollment Procedures Students receive an enrollment card and Education and Career Planning Guide from the Counselor. Each student takes the card home and discusses the courses with a parent/guardian. When the card is filled out, a parent/guardian signs the card. The student returns the signed card to the homeroom teacher. RETURN COMPLETED ENROLLMENT CARD TO YOUR HOMEROOM TEACHER. Enrollment Card Please use a pencil to complete the card. o Write the full legal name of the student on the enrollment card. o Fill in additional lines regarding student information. o Choose the electives that the student wishes to take next year and rank them beginning with #1 as the first choice. Classes should be ranked from 1 to 8 depending on the type of electives the student takes. o Write down two alternate choices just in case there are scheduling conflicts. o Write a phone number that you prefer we use to contact you at the bottom of the page. o Parent signature is required at the bottom of the page. Note: The course request, is not a guaranteed schedule. Due to scheduling conflicts, it is possible that students will not be able to participate in all requested courses and it may be necessary for them to participate in courses that were not listed as a request. 4 SAMPLE ENROLLMENT CARD 5 Required Courses English Language Arts 7 Science 7 Mathematics 7 World Geography Physical Education 7 Tech 7.0 Health 7 Advisory *Prerequisite is required. #May be taken multiple quarters +Must have instructor approval 7th Grade Curriculum Offerings Unit Elective Courses (Exploratory) Unit 1 Band 1 1 Art I 0.25 1 *Advanced Art ​
(Prerequisite: Art I)​
0.25 1 Basic Sewing 0.25 0.5 Computer Applications 7 0.25 0.25 Creative Drama 0.25 0.25 Digital Media 0.25 Exploratory Service Learning 0.25 Exploring Agriculture Science 0.25 Industrial Technology I 0.25 *Industrial Technology II ​
(Prerequisite: 0.25 Industrial Technology I) Intro to Foreign Language I 0.25 *Intro to Foreign Language II ​
(Prerequisite: 0.25 Intro to Foreign Language I) Life Skills 7 0.25 7th Grade Chorus I 0.5 7th Grade Chorus II 0.5 +Select Choir ​
(auditions only) 0.5 +Publications 0.25 #Study Hall 0.25 #+Alert 0.25 Jackson Middle School th​
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Grade Course Descriptions 2016 ­ 2017 Required Courses English Language Arts 7 The course emphasizes the development of writing skills through a variety of assigned writings, each of which demonstrates the entire writing process of prewriting, drafting, conferencing, revising, editing, and sharing. Reading and literature skills are developed through the consistent use of young adult literature. Comprehension and vocabulary skills integral to good reading are developed primarily through the use of a large and varied number of fiction and non­fiction writings. ​
Unit: 1.0 Mathematics 7 This mathematics course is a comprehensive overview of the following: ​
Ratios and Proportional Relationships,​
the basics of ​
Geometry​
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Statistics and Probability​
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Expressions and Equations​
and the general number system. The course is designed as a basis for future mathematics instruction throughout the secondary school career. ​
Unit: 1.0 Science 7 6 Students will demonstrate an understanding of concepts in each of the following units: Forces and Motion, Electricity and Magnetism, Cells and Body Systems, Reproduction and Heredity, Disease, Scientific Inquiry, Technology, and Human Activity.​
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Unit: 1.0 World Geography World Geography emphasizes the location, history, and culture of the various regions of the world. Students will understand the relationships between past, present, and future, and how interactions of diverse people affect the world community. ​
Unit: 1.0 Physical Education 7 Students will focus on health and wellness through a variety of recreational games and activities. ​
Unit: 0.5 Tech 7.0 This course will utilize school technology resources to improve computer knowledge preparing students for future coursework. Programs used in this course include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Drive, and the basics of Internet research. Students will also receive review in online safety and acceptable computer usage. ​
Unit: 0.25 Health 7 Health class develops an understanding of how to properly care for the body, including hygiene, nutrition, systems of the body, disease prevention, alcohol/tobacco/drug awareness, and human growth and development. ​
Unit: 0.25 Advisory Students are scheduled into an advisory period daily. This 28­minute period has several different components. Grade checks, homework help, literacy connections, and character education are designed within the curriculum. Exploratory Courses Band Information is provided to students through the band department. Students interested in playing an instrument will discuss the instrument of choice with a band director. ​
Band begins with summer camp prior to the seventh grade​
. It is a year long course and may not be dropped at semester​
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Unit: 1.0 Art I Students work with a variety of media throughout the quarter, including watercolor, painting, graphite pencil, and ceramics. Correlating with each assignment, the student will learn about new artists, aesthetic appreciation, the cultural aspects that apply, and how to implement the elements and principles of design. ​
Unit: 0.25 Advanced Art Students will focus on more advanced techniques in art within a variety of mediums​
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including charcoal pencils and pastels. ​
(Prerequisite ­ Intro to Art)​
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Unit: 0.25 Basic Sewing Students will focus on a variety of simple hand sewing projects. SEWING SUPPLIES must be PROVIDED BY THE STUDENT. Approximate cost is $20.00 for the sewing kits. Students will also need to purchase items for a hand sewing kit.​
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Unit: 0.25 Computer Applications 7 In this quarter class, students will learn how to use Microsoft’s Excel and PowerPoint, while they explore interesting and exciting things about our world. They will enter data and formulas needed to solve problems using Excel worksheets. Students will present ideas and facts in PowerPoint slide shows. Finally, students learn how to work in two applications at once by adding worksheet data to a slide show! ​
Unit: 0.25 Creative Drama The class functions as an introduction to basic theatre and staging concepts, pantomiming, voice projection/diction, and producing/scripting for the stage. Participants in this class are expected to perform in front of an audience. Unit: 0.25 Digital Media 7 This multimedia class will provide a basis for students interested in using the computer to create presentations and projects using pictures, music and their voice. Students will also learn basic knowledge for coding. Programs such as, Photostory, Audacity, Slides, PowerPoint and online programs will be used. Students should have a good basis of computer knowledge to enroll. ​
Unit: 0.25 Exploratory Service Learning This course is designed to help students learn about volunteering in the community. ​
An individual service project is expected of each student as well as a portfolio of their work. Unit 0.25 Exploring Agriculture Science Get a great jump start on your future by enrolling in Ag Science! This course is an introductory course in agriculture science. It will prepare you for a pathway into agriculture. This course includes units in defining agriculture, life skills, agriculture products, and consumer knowledge. ​
Unit: 0.25 Industrial Technology I This course introduces students to the woodworking and drafting branches of industrial technology. Starting with drafting (drawing) basic plans, students will learn how to safely use tools to produce a wood project. ​
Unit: 0.25 Industrial Technology II This course is an extension of Industrial Technology I and will allow students to further explore the field by branching into architectural drafting and modeling. Students will also complete an additional wood project. (​
Prerequisite​
: Industrial Technology I​
) ​
Unit: 0.25 Introduction to Foreign Language I This course is designed to introduce the basics of foreign language. Students will explore beginning Spanish and French. Topics covered will include geography, culture, alphabets, counting, introductions, and greetings. ​
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Unit: 0.25 Introduction to Foreign Language II This course expands upon concepts learned in Introduction to Foreign Language I. Students will be exposed to both Romance and non­Romance languages. Topics covered will include geography, culture, alphabets, counting, introductions, and greetings. ​
(Prerequisite: Introduction to Foreign Language I) ​
Unit: 0.25 Life Skills 7 Life Skills 7 explores the content areas taught in higher level Family and Consumer Science classes. Topics include personal development, babysitting, hand sewing, and basic cooking skills. ​
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Grade Chorus I Chorus I is designed for 7th grade students who enjoy singing. The course focuses on learning to read vocal music through knowledge of rhythm, pitch, and dynamics. Students also learn the techniques of good vocal production while expanding their knowledge of various musical styles, cultures, time periods, and genres. This class meets during the fall semester. ​
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Grade Chorus II This course is for students who enrolled in Chorus I and wish to continue participation during the spring semester. Unit: 0.5 Select Choir Select Choir is designed for the intermediate or advanced singer/musician. The course focuses on learning to read vocal music through knowledge of rhythm, pitch, and dynamics. Students also learn the techniques of good vocal production while expanding their knowledge of various musical styles, cultures, time periods, and genres. The class meets during th​
the spring semester and ​
admission is determined by audition only​
. Select Choir students may also enroll in 7​
grade Chorus for the fall semester prior to Select Choir. This will give the student an extra semester of vocal training and performance. ​
Unit: 0.5 Publications This course is designed to focus on yearbook production. ​
This course is intended for the highly motivated Reading/Language Arts students. (Prerequisite ­ Current Reading/Language Arts Teacher Approval (signature required) and completed request for consideration form must be returned to Mrs. Parker for consideration. Approval and request do not guarantee placement in the class.)​
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Unit: 0.25 8 Study Hall Study hall is a monitored class period where students are provided an opportunity to work on school assignments. Students may take study hall up to 1, 2, 3 or 4 quarters. ​
Unit: 0.25 ALERT ALERT is the ​
gifted education program ​
for Jackson Middle School. Students ​
must meet qualifications​
before enrolling in the program. Students may take Alert 1, 2, 3 or 4 quarters. Math Strategies Math Strategies provides an extra class period of specific math instruction. Students work independently with instructor support, using technology and a self­paced, web­based program. Additional supports will be provided to help bridge gaps in the general math classroom. The self­paced program assesses areas of strengths and weaknesses. It then provides additional instruction and practice in needed areas. This class is assigned by the counselor and administration. It cannot be requested. ​
Multiple units may be assigned. ​
Unit: 0.25 Reading Strategies Reading Strategies provides an extra class period of specific reading instruction to improve reading comprehension and fluency. Students are placed according to their reading needs and work in small groups on units of instruction. These units correspond with classroom and MAP weaknesses. They are designed as ladders that help to bridge instruction in this class with instruction in the other core classes. This class is assigned by the counselor and administration. ​
It cannot be requested​
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Multiple units may be assigned. ​
Unit: 0.25 Guided Study This course offers smaller group guided instruction to provide additional instruction and practice in needed areas. This class is assigned by the counselor and administration. ​
It cannot be requested. ​
Multiple units may be assigned. ​
Unit: 0.25 BACK TO SCHOOL REGISTRATION A letter will be sent over the summer regarding this important August date. Registration events include the following: ­Receive a schedule ­Take their school pictures ­Find their classrooms ­Fill out health history forms ­Meet with transportation ­Sign up for PTO (optional) Please contact the counselor if you have any questions. Lauren Buchtmann (A­K counselor) or Lori Kayser (L­Z counselor) [email protected]​
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[email protected] Jackson Middle School 243­9543​
PRINCIPAL:
Mrs. Janelle Pope
[email protected]
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Mr. Michael Martin [email protected] 9