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FALL CREEK JUNIOR HIGH

FALL CREEK JHFALCONS

 Fall Creek Junior High

12001 Olio RoadFishers, IN 46037

Web Address: https://fcj.hseschools.org

Office: 317-594-4390 Fax: 317-594-4399

Updated 1/19

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Fall Creek Junior High

FCJH Administration and Support Staff

Principal – Kim Lippe Assistant Principal – Eric Rosenbaum

Guidance Director – Bridget Ryan Guidance Counselor – Brooke Brooks

Athletic Director – Brett Clark Office Manager – Laura Adkins

Treasurer – Karan Wheeler Guidance Secretary – Karen Palmer

School Nurse – Karen Wright Main Office Secretary – Dawn Pruett

AP/ISR Secretary – Deb Hall Cafeteria Supervisor – Anita Cowan

Fall Creek Junior High Mission Statement

Strive for excellence. Build character. Value community.

Hamilton Southeastern Schools Mission Statement

Hamilton Southeastern, as an innovative school community, provides an educational opportunity for each student to achieve maximum potential, to become a responsible citizen and to influence an ever-changing world community.

HSE21 Mission Statement

The mission of HSE21 is to equip students with the content knowledge, unique skills, and new literacies they will need to contribute positively in their communities and succeed in the 21st-century global economy.

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ACADEMICS

Curriculum Focus

The students of Fall Creek Junior High participate in the state mandated middle school curriculum. We believe that regardless of their post-secondary goals, students who leave FCJH should be prepared for the rigor and challenge of high school course work and beyond. With this as our benchmark, we believe we are preparing our students for success.

Scheduling and Schedule Changes

Schedule changes may be made through June 1st of the current school year. After this date, changes will be made only due to special circumstances. Students and parents should carefully consider all course requests prior to the upcoming school year. Students leaving for summer vacation should consider course requests made at the time of scheduling as final. Requests for specific teachers will not be honored.

Schedule changes after June 1st will be administratively granted under the following circumstances:

- Administrative error in scheduling (i.e. original student requests were not entered correctly)

- Need to balance class size- Documented physical or mental condition requires a modification in the

schedule- Special Education consideration- Student is academically misplaced in the course (has not completed pre-

requisites, new enrollee misplaced)- Student wishes to increase the academic rigor of his or her schedule- Principal discretion- Students interested in being an Office or Library aide will need to complete

the required form by May 1st of the current school year. Students must have no grade lower than a B+. Space is limited.

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Advanced Courses

Courses at the Advanced/Honors level are offered in the disciplines of Mathematics, Science, and English. A World Language course is offered in 8 th grade only. These courses are advanced in course material, pace and rigor. Students must meet the criteria for enrollment in advanced courses as well as receive teacher recommendations for enrollment in the courses.

High School Courses in Junior High

The curriculum at Hamilton Southeastern is rich with various opportunities for advancement. Students who seek rigorous academic challenges may find that they can excel at advanced courses and successfully accomplish high school coursework while in junior high. The advanced courses have been designed to meet the needs of students who have evidenced high aptitude and maturity while in earlier grades.

1. Honors Algebra I - for students who successfully complete* 8th grade math prior to 7th or 8th grade. 2. Honors Geometry - for students who successfully complete* Honors Algebra I. 3. World Language – for students who are interested in exploring French, German, or Spanish.

Earning High School Credit toward Diploma 1. High school honors courses taken in junior high will be counted in the high school grade point average as a weighted credit. 2. If the student earns a grade of C- or higher in the course, high school courses taken in junior high will count toward Academic Honors Diploma credit requirements.

Procedural Considerations 1. Students who are not successful in an accelerated course placement may be moved to an alternative course. This may involve repeating a 7th or 8th grade level course. 2. With the exception of World Language, students with a “B” or lower on a high school course in junior high may retake the course or semester as a 9th grader. Retakes are permitted for World Language grades of “C-” or lower, or the student can take Level I of a different language in high school. 3. A course taken in junior high can be removed from high school transcripts if the request is made before the end of 11th grade. 4. Consistent with high school procedures, a student will be allowed to retake within two semesters of the previously taken course. The grade the student is assigned when repeating the course will replace the first grade earned and will become part of the student’s GPA. *please check with high school on current policy*

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Grading

Fall Creek Junior High is on a nine-week grading system with midterm grades issued at 4 ½ weeks and report cards issued at the end of each 9 weeks. Parents and students may access midterms and report cards on Skyward.Students who achieve all A’s on their report card will receive High Honor Roll status. Students who achieve all A’s and B’s on their report card will receive Honor Roll status. The grading scale used at FCJH is the corporation-wide grading scale.

99.50 – 100 A+92.50 – 99.49 A89.50 – 92.49 A-86.50 – 89.49 B+82.50 – 86.49 B79.50 – 82.49 B-76.50 – 79.49 C+72.50 – 76.49 C69.50 – 72.49 C-66.50 – 69.49 D+62.50 – 66.49 D59.50 – 62.49 D-59.49 – and below F

ATHLETICS/EXTRACURRICULAR

Extracurricular/Athletic Opportunities

Participation in the athletic and extracurricular programs at FCJH is encouraged. These programs provide our students the opportunity to provide leisure time activities, to promote personal physical development, to gain leadership experience, to receive intensified educational experiences, and to have fun withfellow students and teachers. Students wishing to participate in athletics must have a physical examination and have an IHSAA physical form completed and on file with the Athletic Director prior to their first practice.

Athletic/Extracurricular Eligibility Policy

A student who receives 2 F’s for the nine-week grading period is ineligible for the current season and for the next grading period. Students will also become ineligible immediately with 2 F’s on their mid-term report during the season until that mid-term grade is at a passing level.

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Athletic Offerings:

Fall7th grade football 8th grade football7th grade girls’ volleyball 8th grade girls’ volleyballBoys’ cross-country Girls’ cross-countryBoys’ tennis Girls’ tennisCheerleading Girls’ golf

Winter7th grade boys’ basketball 8th grade boys’ basketball7th grade girls’ basketball 8th grade girls’ basketballWrestling Cheerleading

SpringBoys’ track Girls’ trackBoys’ golf

Music/Drama Opportunities:

Jazz Band Pep BandWinter GuardSpring Musical

Clubs/Extracurriculars:

Student Council C5 Culture ClubYearbook MATHCOUNTSAcademic Team Video ClubFCA National Junior Honor SocietyWyld Life Friendship Bracelet ClubTheater Tech Club Falcon Run ClubSpell Bowl Chess ClubPhotography Club Campus Life ClubMeet Yourself Kindness Rocks! Club

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BUSINESS

Business Information Technology

This semester course will enable students to develop and enhance their touch-typing skills on the computer keyboard. This course will also help students develop knowledge and skills for personal finance, basic business concepts, college and careers, as well as an introduction to computer science. Office 365, Microsoft Office, and Canvas will be utilized in the class.  This semester course is required for 7th grade.

ENGLISH

Composition 7

This course will focus on the skills necessary to communicate ideas in writing in a grammatically correct manner.  Students will conduct research for both research and argument papers, write essays and narratives, and work both independently and collaboratively with their peers. Students will also participate in at least one oral presentation. Additionally, students will learn to improve their organization, grammar, sentence fluency and writing methods. This is a one-semester course.

Composition 8

This course will build upon the skills students learned in Composition 7 to further improve writing quality and prepare students for high school level writing assignments.  Students will conduct research for both research and argument papers, write essays and narratives, and work both independently and collaboratively with their peers. Students will also participate in at least one oral presentation. Students will learn to improve their organization, grammar, sentence fluency and writing methods. This is a one-semester course. *Students may elect to not take Comp 8 if they receive a B or better in Comp 7, and a B+ or better in Eng 7 or B or better in Adv. Eng 7

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English 7

The course of English 7 consists of an in-depth analysis of grammar, writing, literature, speaking, and listening.  Students read works of literature that encompass all genres, including but not limited to novels, poetry, fables, legends, and nonfiction.  Students use writing, listening, and verbal communication skills in order to become better speakers and writers.   Students learn how the English language, writing, and grammar affect every part of their daily lives.  Students participate in student and group-led discussions, write literary responses, give speeches and presentations, and use creative writing to write their own stories.  They also use hands-on experiences and HSE 21 skills to make cross-curricular connections through reading, writing, and speaking.

Advanced English 7

The course of Advanced English 7 consists of an in-depth analysis of grammar, writing, literature, speaking, and listening.  Students read works of literature that encompass all genres, including, but not limited to, novels, drama, poetry, fables, legends, and nonfiction.  Students use writing, listening, and verbal communication skills in order to explain and present comprehension of materials to their peers. Students participate in student and group-led discussions, lead persuasive debates, write literary responses, give speeches and presentations, and use creative writing to write their own stories.  Students use hands-on experiences and HSE 21 skills to make cross-curricular connections through reading, writing, and speaking.  A wide range of texts, including many that are above grade level, will be used to teach higher-level thinking and concepts, but in Advanced English 7, a greater emphasis will be placed on critical thinking skills, higher-level questions and literary analysis.  There is an expectation that students will be asked to go above grade level when appropriate.  The rigor of the course will be in the relevancy of the tests and the differentiation of instruction implemented by the teacher. Placement is by teacher recommendation.

English 8

The major areas studied in English 8 are literature, writing, and oral communication.  Grammar, mechanics, and vocabulary are integrated throughout the course in all areas.  Students will delve into the world of poetry, novels, short stories, non-fiction, inquiry based research, and drama.  Students will participate in persuasion, literary analysis, drama, historical fiction studies, oral presentations, essays, creative writing, reader response, research projects and long-term independent reading projects.  Writing standards are stressed more heavily in 8th grade English.  Students use hands-on experiences and HSE 21 skills to make cross-curricular connections through reading, writing, and speaking.

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Advanced English 8

The Pre-AP handbook will be used extensively at the high school level and some of its content is expected to be mastered while in junior high.  This includes, but is not limited to numerous literary devices (irony, tone, mood, figurative language, theme, point of view) and certain AP skills such as how to mark a text.  A wide range of texts, including many that are above grade level, will be used to teach these concepts. Students will delve into the world of poetry, novels, short stories, non-fiction, inquiry based research, and drama, but in Advanced English 8, a greater emphasis will be placed on critical thinking skills, higher-level questions and literary analysis.  Students use hand-on experiences and HSE 21 skills to make cross-curricular connections through reading, writing, and speaking. There is an expectation that students will be asked to go above grade level when appropriate.  Grammar, mechanics, and vocabulary are integrated throughout the course in all areas, and writing standards will be stressed more heavily in the 8th grade Advanced English class.  The rigor of the course will be in the relevancy of the tests and the differentiation of instruction that is implemented by the teacher.  It is the expectation of HSE schools that students in Advanced English classes in junior high will continue to the honors level and AP courses in high school.    Placement is by teacher recommendation.

Block RtI English Lab

Students who are enrolled in the school’s RtI (Response to Intervention) program will take Block English. Typically, these students have not passed the ILEARN test the previous school year, and we work to bridge the learning gaps to help students achieve grade level success. These English classes will be taught over two, consecutive periods. All of the material in the general English curriculum, including assessments, will be covered in Block English. This additional course time allows for supplemental instruction for extended homework and writing time, extra mini-conferencing with teacher, additional practice and review for tests and quizzes, and re-teaching skills gaps. Students will also receive additional progress monitoring, leveled reading practice, grammar interventions, research projects and online testing tools. Block English is offered at both the 7th and 8th grade levels. Students enrolled in Block English Lab will not take English Composition. Placement is determined by the RtI committee, and parents will be notified of this placement over the summer.

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FINE ARTS

Art

Art 7: Students will have the opportunity to create both two and three dimensional art projects. They will explore drawing and painting as well as printmaking, clay, papier-mâché and other media. Experiences with web quests, digital photography and learning about and discussing the work of professional artists will also be part of this class. Sketchbook assignments will be used to supplement art projects. Art 7 is a year-long class.

Art 8:  Students will create a variety of different projects throughout the year using the following medias: acrylic paint, plaster, ceramics, printmaking, oil pastel, graphite, water color, and many more! Students will gain a great knowledge of art history and obtain a better appreciation for the arts. They will complete a variety of different sketchbook assignments, studio processes, and unit reflections, to grow as an artist over the course of the year. Art 8 is a year-long class.

Art Survey: Students will create both two and three dimensional projects. Drawing, painting and papier-mâché are some of the media explored. Art Survey may be a nine-week or semester class.

Band

Symphonic Band:  Symphonic Band is for advanced 7th and 8th grade band students who display leadership qualities through practice habits, playing skill, and daily class work ethic. Performances include Fall, Winter, and Spring Concerts, as well as a possible band contest and solo and ensemble contest. Students from this band may audition for extra-curricular groups such as Pep Band and Jazz Band. The intermediate and junior high school directors select membership.  This is a year-long elective that may not be changed at semester.

Concert Band & Varsity Band: Concert & Varsity Band are intermediate level groups for 7th and 8th grade students. Performances include Fall, Winter, and Spring Concerts, as well as a possible band contest and solo and ensemble contest. Students from this band may audition for extra –curricular groups such as Pep Band and Jazz Band. This group provides leadership opportunities for players at an intermediate level. The intermediate and junior high school directors select membership.  This is a year-long elective that may not be changed at semester.

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Beginning Band:  Beginning Band is offered to 7th and 8th graders who want to learn to play an instrument. Students will perform at the Winter and Spring Concerts. Participation in beginning band will require the rental of an instrument. Students will be fitted to an instrument within the first few weeks of school. Once an instrument has been selected, it will be the responsibility of the parents and students to obtain an instrument. Information regarding instrument rental will be handed out at the start of the school year. Band classes meet daily. All students are welcome in Beginning Band. No prior experience is necessary!! This is a year-long elective that may not be changed at semester.

Choir 

Choir 7:  You can be a beginner or a veteran singer! No experience necessary. Music of various styles and cultures will be learned and performed. Professional choreographers will teach dances to some songs and there will be some music without movement. Students will study solfege and music theory to assist them in vocal technique and reading music. There are 4 mandatory, evening concerts as well as some optional performances such as singing the National Anthem at school basketball games. All students are welcome in choir! This is a year-long elective that may not be changed at semester.

Choir 8: Eighth grade choir opportunities typically include an Honors Girls Chorus and an Honors Mixed Chorus. These groups are typically made up of veteran singers who took choir in 7th grade but can also include new singers with a desire to learn! There are 4 required evening performances for all performing choirs as well as ISSMA large group contest, and opportunities to sing the National Anthem at athletic events as well as participate in events with HSE High School Choirs! Music of various styles and cultures will be learned and performed. Professional choreographers will teach dances to some songs and there will be some music without movement. Students will study solfege and music theory to assist them in vocal technique and reading music. All students are welcome in choir! This is a year-long elective that may not be changed at semester.

Choir Classes Available:

Mixed Choir - 8th Grade Boys & GirlsTreble Choir – 7th Grade Girls Tenor/Bass Choir – 7th Grade Boys

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General Music  In this course, students will explore the basics of music theory and history through the means of hands-on experiences with keyboards, hand chimes, Ukuleles, and rhythm instruments. General Music may be a nine-week or semester class..

Orchestra

Chamber Orchestra: This orchestra class is open to 7th and 8th grade students who have had at least one year of study on a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, string bass) and display qualities of musicianship and leadership to participate in an advanced junior high orchestra. Performances in fall, winter and spring will take place along with opportunities for extra-curricular string playing throughout the year. The intermediate and junior high orchestra directors will select students for membership in this class. This is a year-long elective that may not be changed at semester.

Symphonic Orchestra: This orchestra class is open to 7th and 8th grade students who have had at least one year of study on a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, string bass) and display the qualities of musicianship and leadership necessary to participate in an intermediate level junior high orchestra setting. Performances in fall, winter and spring will take place along with opportunities for extra-curricular string playing throughout the year. The intermediate and junior high orchestra directors will select students for membership in this class. This is a year-long elective that may not be changed at semester. .

Philharmonic Orchestra:  This orchestra class is open to 7th and 8th grade students who have had at least one year of study on a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, string bass) and display the qualities of musicianship and leadership necessary to participate in a foundational level junior high orchestra setting. Performances in fall, winter and spring will take place along with opportunities for extra-curricular string playing throughout the year. The intermediate and junior high orchestra directors will select students for membership in this class. This is a year-long elective that may not be changed at semester.

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Beginning Orchestra: This orchestra class is open to 7th and 8th grade students who have no experience playing a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, string bass) and would like to learn how to play one. Beginning orchestra will meet daily and students will perform at the Winter and the Spring concerts. In order to participate in beginning orchestra students will be required to obtain an instrument. Students will be fitted for an instrument in the first week of school. Information about renting an instrument will be handed out in the first days of class. This is a year-long elective that may not be changed at semester.

MATH

Math 7 The seventh grade math class prepares students for their final year of pre-algebra study. The curriculum includes, but is not limited to, the following:- Operations of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and integers - Applications of each set of numbers, using problem solving strategies- Number theory- Algebraic expressions and equations- Geometric definitions and concepts - Uses of measurements of plane and solid geometric figures- Percents and their applications - Statistics and graphs- Probability- Coordinate graphing and equations in two variables

Advanced Math 7 This advanced math class prepares students to take high school Algebra I in eighth grade. The curriculum consists of the topics listed below: Placement is based on grades and teacher recommendation. -         Algebraic concepts - Solving equations and inequalities- Coordinate Graphing- Problem Solving- Graphing algebraic equations- Percents and their applications- Geometric definitions and concepts- Uses of measurements of plane and solid geometric figures- Probability and Statistics- Square roots, Pythagorean Theorem- Solving equations with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and integers

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 Math 8 The eighth grade math class prepares students to take Algebra I in their freshman year. The curriculum consists of the topics listed below:- Patterns and measurements in Geometry- Algebraic concepts- Problem solving - Real numbers (rational and irrational)- Probability and statistics- Coordinate graphing- Solving equations and inequalities - Percents and applications- Number Theory

Honors Algebra I This is a high school Honors Algebra course. After successful completion of this course, students will go into Honors Geometry as freshmen and should plan on taking math all four years of high school. This is a rigorous class, recommended only for students who have been successful in Advanced Math 7.  The curriculum topics are the same as for Algebra I, but are covered more in depth and at a faster pace.   Students will receive high school credit upon completion of Honors Algebra I. Placement is based on grades and teacher recommendation.

Honors Geometry – 8 th Grade

This course covers primarily plane geometry with some solid geometry topics. It includes deductive and inductive reasoning; the ideas of proof and logic are stressed. Properties and relationships of geometric figures including the study of angles, lines, planes, triangles, parallel lines, circles, coordinate geometry, trigonometric ratios, polygons, and special drawings are all included. This is a rigorous class, recommended only for students who have been successful in Honors Algebra as a 7th grader. Students will receive high school credit upon completion of Honors Geometry in 8th grade. Placement is based on grades and teacher recommendation..Block RtI Math Lab Students who are enrolled in the school’s RtI (Response to Intervention) program will take Block Math.  Typically, these students have not passed the ILEARN test the previous school year, and we work to bridge the learning gaps to help students achieve grade level success.  These Math classes will be taught over two, consecutive periods.  All of the material in the general Math curriculum, including assessments, will be covered in Block Math.  This additional course time allows for supplemental instruction for extended homework, extra mini-conferencing with teacher, additional practice and review for tests and quizzes, and re-teaching skills gaps.  Students will also receive additional progress monitoring.  Block Math is offered at both the 7th and 8th grade levels.  Placement is determined by the RtI committee, and parents will be notified of this placement over the summer. 

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PRACTICAL ARTS

Family and Consumer Science

Topics include Kitchen safety, Food safety, Food preparation skills - 8 Foods labs - preparing recipes that students eat in class, Basic Nutrition, Food guidelines, Child Development -The Development of Children and Babysitting, Basic sewing skills and Clothing care - Laundry. This class uses wheat, dairy and egg ingredients.  This is a semester class for 7th or 8th graders.

 Engineering & Technology Education Engineering &Technology Education is a hands-on course using our wood working lab to study the following technological systems:  transportation, manufacturing, construction and communications systems.  All aspects of the design process are studied from design, 3D modeling, prototyping, and final product building.  Major projects include a balsa wood tower, a transportation vehicle, design challenges, architecture, drone flying, 3D modeling/printing, and coding.  This may be a semester or nine-week class for 8th grade only.

 Digital Media

Digital Media is a hands-on course designed to educate students about the ever-changing digital world. Students will study and participate in pre-production planning, writing and script editing; on-camera appearance; post-production editing of projects; and presentation of these projects. Students are expected to create and produce original video projects which examine specific genres (short documentaries, interview, sports, school activities, and entertainment). Students will understand and effectively use pre-production techniques such as storyboards, shot lists, script writing, presentation of project proposals, and creation of schedules. Students will learn to use iPads to film and effectively communicate an idea and tell a story. Other topics of study may include website production, photography, graphic production, audio production and computer applications. Digital Media is a nine-week course for 8th grade only.

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SCIENCE

Science 7 Students in this course explore and engage in lessons critical to the study of life science.  Concepts such as scientific investigations, human anatomy, classification, earth and environmental science are studied. As is true with many courses, many of the concepts in this class are building blocks for future courses in Science.

Science 8

This course is composed of the study of general science skills, Chemistry, Earth Science and Physics. Students will study a variety of concepts from these areas with an emphasis on the goal of gaining skills needed to become a more successful problem solver (scientist). As is true with many courses, many of the concepts in this class are building blocks for future study in 8th Grade and beyond.

7th and 8th Grade Advanced Courses

The Advanced Courses for both 7th and 8th Grade study an extended 7th and 8th grade curriculum. At times, all students at grade level will be studying the same content at the same time, but Advanced students will diverge into studying concepts that delve further into the grade level curriculum offering increased challenge and opportunity.

The expectation for students in Advanced Science is that they are highly self-motivated, positive, and understand that there is a higher level of accountability and responsibility. In addition, Advanced students must be eager to accept the challenge of more advanced content when taking Advanced Science courses.

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SOCIAL STUDIES

Social Studies 7 Seventh grade social studies will explore the Eastern World from ancient to modern times. Major civilizations and historical events (e.g. Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, South Africa, colonization) are studied through a wide variety of means to include, but not limited to, lectures, group and individual projects. Map skills, historical literature analysis, and writing skills are also implemented.

Social Studies 8 Eighth grade social studies will focus on United States history from the original inhabitants of North America through the reconstruction of the South after the civil war. As we chronologically work our way through history, we pause to look a little more in depth at our Constitution and election process. Geography is incorporated throughout the year.

Social Studies 8 – We the People

The primary goal of We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution program is to promote civic competence and responsibility among Indiana’s middle school students. The program includes: A full year Social Studies course different from the 8th Grade US History course. We the People will cover historical perspectives but it is primarily focused on improving students’ understanding of the institutions of American Constitutional democracy and discovering the contemporary relevance of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Also, culminating activity of a simulated congressional hearing in which students “testify” before a panel of judges. Students will complete in the state level competition against other Junior High and Middle schools. Due to the culminating activity, the section of 8th grade We the People will be limited to 25 students. A student must have a recommendation from their 7th grade Social Studies and English instructor. Additionally, a student must have earned a C or higher in each class for the 7th grade school year. Students must have passed the English Language Arts and Math ISTEP tests and have a proficient reading score from the 7th grade NWEA testing. Students will submit a written application to the We the People teacher and the (SS dept. chair) for review and final selection of the class roster.

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WELLNESS

 Wellness 7 and 8 This course will improve the health of the whole person – physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.  Wellness will cover units on consumer health, personal wellness, growth and development, the body systems, communicable and non-communicable diseases, first aid and CPR, drug prevention, mental health, and nutrition. Wellness is a yearlong or in some cases a semester class. 

WORLD LANGUAGE

World Language – 8 th Grade

We invite all students to take a German, French, or Spanish level I (regular or advanced) course as an 8th grader. All world language classes concentrate on developing communicative proficiency, including interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational competencies through the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

All world language classes are high school courses with high school credit and expectations, and these are intended for students who wish to study five years of a language prior to graduation. Both regular and advanced classes will have individual and collaborative projects, writing assignments, oral assessments (practiced or impromptu), presentations (individual and/or group, in front of the class), and student choice in activities. Students who successfully complete level I of a world language in 8th grade will qualify to take level II as a 9th grader

SOAR TIME

Every student is assigned a SOAR class. SOAR is a student learning time where students can work on organization, homework or receive extra help.

Fall Creek Junior High Falcons SOAR:

SAFE, OPTIMISTIC, ACCOUNTABLE, RESPECTABLE

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At Fall Creek Junior High We Practice . . .

Character Skillsfor Success!

Honesty . Caring . Responsibility . Self-

Control . Trustworthiness . Determination .

Forgiveness . Fairness .