2020 Registration Information Night

Class of 2025 - Incoming 8th Graders 25 Minute Presentation

• CJH General Information

• CJH 8th Grade Registration Process

Visit Registration and Information Tables Ask Questions

CJHS Website (cjh.upsd83.org) Family Access (Online Grades and Attendance) School Messenger System Newsletters and Mailings Report Cards/Progress Reports Parent – Teacher Conferences Events and Arena Conferences

Contact us via email or voice mail!!

Mrs. Artiaga (A-K) Ms. Tolan (L-Z)

Strong Academic

Skills

• Diploma

• College and Career

Readiness

Health and Fitness

Citizenship, Service

and Leadership

A Safe School

Environment

900 students

450 9th graders

450 8th graders

Students from Drum Intermediate, Narrows View Intermediate,

private schools and neighboring districts attend CJH

Safety

Respect

Responsibility

Cooperation

Excellence

Students arrive between 7:00 and 7:15 AM Students wait in Commons First Bell at 7:20 AM First Class at 7:30 AM Six 55-minute classes 5 minutes to pass Two mixed lunches Last bell at 2:00 PM Campus closes at 2:10 PM After-school Activities!

One per student

Combination locks

Hallway Lockers

PE Lockers

Instrument Lockers

Time to practice at

Cougar Days

First day of school (September 8th)

Led by Student Ambassadors and Teachers

Learn what it means to be a Cougar

Fun activities, guest speakers, meet teachers,

take tours, get to know classmates. . .

Academics Study Club Tutoring/Help

Sports Baseball, Fastpitch and

Track Soccer, B Basketball G Basketball, Wrestling Football, Volleyball and

Tennis

Buses Leave at 2:10 PM

Campus closed at *2:10 PM

Activity Buses leave

at about 3:15 & 4:15

Clubs

o Anime Club

o Art Club

o Builders Club

o Game Club

o MESA Club

o Musical Theater Club

STUDY CLUB 3 days per week Do homework Get help Math-specific help Computer access

Teachers are often available after school to help students in their classes when needed.

SBAC Exam – ELA, Math (Spring)

WCAS – Science (Spring)

CBA’s and CBPA’s Curriculum-Based Assessments

Curriculum-Based Performance

Assessments

GRADE (Reading –Fall/Spring)

GMADE (Math – Fall)

Classroom Unit Tests

Subject Area/Class Options

English English 8

Honors English 8

English Skills 8

US History US History 8

Honors US History 8

Science Earth Science 8

Honors Designation Option for All

Mathematics Math Skills

Pre Algebra

Algebra

Geometry

Physical Education Wellness 8 (3 quarters)

Swim 8 (1 quarter)

Elective Performing Arts (Band, Choir or Orchestra)

Exploratory (Art and Gateway to Technology)

Math or Reading Support

Yellow Course Selection Form

distributed on March 3rd to current 7th

Graders at Drum and NVI

Complete and sign yellow form

Return yellow forms to NVI and Drum on

March 6th.

*Process for new in-district and out-of-district

families is different

Swim Level 1 Swim Level 2 Swim Level 3

A student in Swim 8 Level 1

has extensive swim experience

has taken formal swim lessons

is proficient in all four swimming strokes

may participate on a competitive swim team

A student in Swim 8 Level 2

has swim experience

can swim crawlstroke 50 yards (down the

pool and back) without stopping to rest

is comfortable and confident in the water

A student in Swim 8 Level 3

has little to no swim experience

is uncomfortable in deep water

cannot swim 50 yards (down the pool

and back) without stopping to rest

Elective Classes – Pick ONE elective option only.Please select either PERFORMING ARTS or EXPLORATORY 8 by checking one box below. If you select

Performing Arts, select the course you prefer. Students in Orchestra and Band may be subject to a $65 per

semester instrument rental fee. Students will be placed into these courses based on preference and space

available. If no space is available in our Exploratory program, students will be placed in a music course.

Students who qualify for Reading or Math intervention will be placed in to a support class rather than a

PERFORMING ARTS or EXPLORATORY elective.

PERFORMING ARTSCircle one choice below

Students in this program will take a full year of the selected

music course.

BAND ORCHESTRA CHOIR

Instrument:________________________

Students will be placed in the appropriate music class by

the music teacher. Students may audition into Concert

Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, or Concert Band

with permission from the teacher.

EXPLORATORY 8

Students in this program will take one semester of VISUAL

ART and one semester of GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY.

If no space is available in the Exploratory program, I would

prefer to take (circle one):

BAND ORCHESTRA CHOIR

Cougar Band String Orchestra Cougar Choir

Audition for: Symphonic Band Jazz Band Concert Orchestra Full Orchestra

Circle ONE on the

Registration Form

EXPO Gateway to

Technology

EXPO Visual Art 8

Students will take each course for one semester

Students selecting Exploratory 8 must also identify a preferred Performing Arts course.

Elective Classes – Pick ONE elective option only.Please select either PERFORMING ARTS or EXPLORATORY 8 by checking one box below. If you select

Performing Arts, select the course you prefer. Students in Orchestra and Band may be subject to a $65 per

semester instrument rental fee. Students will be placed into these courses based on preference and space

available. If no space is available in our Exploratory program, students will be placed in a music course.

Students who qualify for Reading or Math intervention will be placed in to a support class rather than a

PERFORMING ARTS or EXPLORATORY elective.

PERFORMING ARTSCircle one choice below

Students in this program will take a full year of the selected

music course.

BAND ORCHESTRA CHOIR

Instrument:________________________

Students will be placed in the appropriate music class by

the music teacher. Students may audition into Concert

Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, or Concert Band

with permission from the teacher.

EXPLORATORY 8

Students in this program will take one semester of VISUAL

ART and one semester of GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY.

If no space is available in the Exploratory program, I would

prefer to take (circle one):

BAND ORCHESTRA CHOIR

All interested students must apply

Turn in application with registration form

No special testing required

Admission based on previous class grades, SBA, GRADE and GMADE assessment scores

Notification by June 1

Please note that space is limited in Honors courses

New students will take two required tests as part of enrollment process (GRADE and GMADE)

All 8th grade students enrolled in Earth Science next year will have the opportunity to request a designation for Honors Earth Science to appear on their official school records.

Requirements for the Honors designation will include additional and/or alternate assessment items, projects, and assignments.

Specific details of the Honors option will be communicated to students and parents no later than September 30th of each school year.

Although students do not need to apply for Honors Earth Science, they will need to inform their teacher of their intent to complete the Honors option within one week of receiving the information.

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No other action is required

for current UPSD students.

Students should return a

yellow course selection form

on March 6th!!

Complete online pre-registration available

online at www.upsd83.org by clicking on the

Student Registration tab and then selecting the

Online Student Registration Portal link

Contact our Registrar - Cindy Wilson (she will

be in the Gym after this presentation)

Enrollment meetings scheduled in March or

April

This information is only for students who live in UP but do

not currently attend school in UPSD

Complete non-resident enrollment forms available online at www.upsd83.org by selecting the Student Registration tab and then 2020-2021 Registration Forms

Obtain and complete a “Choice Transfer Release” request from your home district

UPSD will begin accepting applications on or after April 14, 2020

This information is only for students who live outside UPSD boundaries and wish to attend CJHS next year

Call or email with questions

Use our website for information

Remind your students to complete and

submit their Course Selection Forms

Attend Cougar Days!

Summer Mailing – Early August Update Student Information Online Practice Opening Lockers Take a Tour Purchase Novel Sets, Cougar Bags, ASB

Cards, Yearbooks . . . Get School Pictures Taken Get an Unofficial Schedule

CJH/CHS PTSA Membership

Voter Registration Materials

Exit the Commons to the Gym

Visit Information Tables

GO COUGARS!!