Norfolk Junior High School - 2021-2022 Seventh Grade Information
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Norfolk Junior High School 2021-2022 Seventh Grade Information We are excited that you and your student will be a part of the 2021-2022 Norfolk Junior High 7th Grade Class. This presentation will provide you with important information that will help you prepare for the next school year.
Administration 2021-2022
Principal
Dr. Jen Robinson
The Norfolk Junior High School Principal is Dr. Jen Robinson
Administration 2021-2022 Assistant Principal Dean of Students / AD Mr. Beau Viergutz Mr. Tyler Beranek The assistant principal for the 2021-2022 school year is Mr. Beau Viergutz. The Dean of Students / Athletic Director is Mr. Tyler Beranek.
Counselors
2021-2022
7th grade Counselor 8th grade Counselor
Mrs. Maria Moje Dr. Branis Knezevic
The 7th grade counselor will be Mrs. Maria Moje and the 8th grade
counselor will be Dr. Branis Knezevic (Dr. K.)
Additional Office Staff
2021-2022
Secretaries:
● Principal Secretary: Mrs. Alicia Busch
● Attendance and Discipline Secretary: Ms. Sureya Fuentes
● Guidance Secretary: Mrs. Ashley Lanman
● Chromebook / Technology: Ms. Niki Petersen
We have an amazing office staff who will be ready to help you
when you call or come into the office. The principal secretary is
Mrs. Alicia Busch, the attendance and discipline secretary is Ms.
Fuentes, the guidance secretary is Mrs. Lanman, and the
Chromebook Technology Specialist is Ms. Peterson.
Additional Office Staff
2021-2022
School Resource Officer
Officer Brent Tietz
Norfolk Junior High School is the home office of School Resource Officer Brent Tietz.
Officer Tietz serves the Junior High, Middle School, and the Elementary Schools
Course Descriptions
NJHS Website
● Click on Counseling
Tab (on left)
○ Registration
Information
○ Course Descriptions
Our next section of the presentation will be on 7th grade
courses. Detailed course descriptions can be found on the
NJHS Website.
Three Teams at NJHS
7th Grade Teams: ● English Teacher
● Math Teacher
● Science Teacher
● Social Studies
Teacher
● Special Education
Teacher
Each grade level at the Junior High has three teams that
consist of an English teacher, a Math teacher, a Science
Teacher, a Social Studies teacher, and a Special Education
teacher. These team allow for the opportunity to really get to
know the students and families. Students will have the
opportunity to have classes with other teams during their
elective classes.
REQUIRED CLASSES
All 7th graders take: English
Mrs. Schnoor, Miss Lutjens, Mrs. Padilla
All 7th grader will take an English class. Our 7th grade
English teachers are Mrs. Schnoor, Miss Lutjens, and Mrs.
Padilla.
REQUIRED CLASSES
All 7th graders take: Math
Mr. Spanel, Miss Gaines, Mrs. Borgelt
All 7th graders will take a math class which will be either Math
7 or Pre-Algebra. Math class recommendations will be made
by the 6th grade math teachers. Our 7th grade math teachers
are Mr. Spanel, Miss Gaines, and Mrs. Borgelt.REQUIRED CLASSES
All 7th graders take: Science
Mr. Guenther, Ms. Wisch, Mrs. Hagedorn
All students will take a 7th grade Science class. Our 7th grade
Science teachers are Mr. Guenther, Ms. Wisch, and Mrs.
Hagedorn.REQUIRED CLASSES
All 7th graders take: Social Studies
Mr. Mrsny, Mr. Silhacek, and Mrs. Boche
All 7th grade students will take a Social Studies class. Our
Social Studies teachers are Mr. Mrsny, Mr. Silhacek, and Mrs.
Boche.REQUIRED CLASSES
All 7th graders take: PE/Health
Mr. Kraemer and Mrs. Lenton
All 7th grade students will take a year long PE / Health class.
Our PE/Health teachers are Mr. Kraemer and Mrs. Lenton.Additional 7th grade elective classes include:
THE WHEEL…………….. ● Industrial Tech
● Art
● STEM
● SOAR
*Each class meets for
approximately 9 weeks.
In addition to the core and PE classes, students will take an
exploratory wheel of four quarter classes. These classes are
Industrial Technology, Art, STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math), and SOAR (Strong, Organized, Active,
and Respected: civic involvement / connectedness).Additional 7th grade elective classes include:
● Life Management
● Exploring
Technology
*Semester classes
Additionally, 7th grade students will take a semester of Life
Management and Exploring Technology.Music Students
● Band and Orchestra meet during the same
period.
● Can take one or combination
of the two (alternate days)
● Chorus meets during a different class period.
● Music classes replace a combination of The
Wheel Exploratory classes, Life
Manangement, and/or Exploring Technology
The only reason students may not be in the elective classes
mentioned above is if they choose to be in music classes.
Music classes are optional and include band, orchestra, and/or
choir. To be in band or orchestra a student must already play
an instrument. If there are any exceptions...students would
need to talk to the music teacher to get permission to join.Jazz Band ● Jazz Band students must also be in band. ● Students who want jazz band will sign up with Mrs. Erickson at the MS. ● Jazz Band meets during the school day opposite lunch. (½ period Jazz Band, ½ period lunch) Band students also have the option to join Jazz Band. Jazz Band meets for ½ of a period...opposite of lunch time.
MUSIC SIGN-UP ● Sign-up sheet will go home with students and will be returned to the MS homeroom teacher. ● NJHS offers choir, band, and /or orchestra ● Music courses are optional and not required Music Class sign-ups sheets will be passed out this week through your homeroom teacher. Please indicate on the sheet whether or not your student will be participating in music classes. These forms are due back on April 9th.
Norfolk Junior High School
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
This next section of the presentation deals with important
information regarding physical and immunization requirements. It
will also discuss some of the activities that will be available to 7th
graders.State Requirements
Before picking up your schedule in August, ALL 7th
grade students must:
● Have a Physical exam by a doctor (after May 1st if playing
sports)
● Have a Tdap shot...Must provide proof of immunization at
schedule pick-up.
● Physical exam form:
■ Get one at doctor’s office
■ Print from our NJHS website under “nurse’s corner”ATHLETICS
● Football
● Cross Country
● Volleyball
● Basketball
● Wrestling
● Track
As previously mentioned, all 7th grade students must have a physical before picking
up their schedule. If they plan on playing competitive or intramural sports, that
physical must occur after May 1st and before schedule pick up. Activities at the junior
high include football, cross country, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, and track.ACTIVITIES FEE for Music and Sports: ● $50 if in an activity/sport (can be waived if qualify for free/reduced lunch) At the junior high level, there is a $50 activity fee for participating in music and sports. It is a waivable fee if you qualify for free / reduced lunch. There will be paperwork available at schedule pickup if needed.
● Student Council ● Jazz Band ● Show Choir ● Competitive Speech and/or Debate ● Quiz Bowl ● Aftershock Clubs ● TeamMates ● JOI Other activities available at the Junior High include Student Council, Jazz Band, Show Choir, Competitive Speech and / or Debate, Quiz Bowl, Aftershock clubs, Teammates, and JOI.
Devices / Digital Citizenship ● Chromebooks: School owned ● Technology Fee: $35 ● Students will be able to take them home... ● Responsibility ● Filters ● Parents: “screen time” Each student will have the opportunity to have a chromebook checked out to them at the beginning of the school year. There is a $35 technology fee. This fee is waivable if you qualify for free/reduced lunch. It is a school owned chromebook that students will be able to take home to complete their school work. It will be monitored via the school district’s filter. It is the responsibility of the student to take care of the chromebook. There will be fines to repair the chromebook if it is damaged or broken. While the school does have access to the chromebook, we strongly encourage parents/guardians to monitor their students screen time to make sure they are making safe choices.
Schedule Pickup, Fees, & Pictures ● Schedules can be picked up on specified dates in August ● Remember...students must provide proof of physical & immunization ● Required fees will be paid ● Additional paperwork will be available. ● Fall sports information & sign-up ● Smile for the camera! School pics! In August, students will be invited to pick up their schedule and other important information. Remember, in order to pick up their schedule, students must provide proof of their physical and immunization. Required fees will also be paid at that time. Students will also have their fall picture and ID picture taken at that time...so make sure you wear school appropriate clothing.
Schedule Pickup Continued ● Find your classrooms ● Find your locker and practice opening it ● Practice walking through your schedule within the passing time In addition to picking up schedules, students will be able to find their classroom, their lockers, and practice walking through their schedules to help them feel comfortable before the first day of school.
Additional Information
● Summer newsletter in mid-July
○ Only online...NJHS website
There will be more information available during the summer months. This information
will be available through the NJHS website, and infinite campus emails and phone
calls. Please make sure your information is up to date.Thank you for your time. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the NJHS Guidance Office at 402-644-2523.
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