WELCOME TO SOUTHMONT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL HOME OF THE MOUNTIES

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WELCOME TO SOUTHMONT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HOME OF THE MOUNTIES

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ORIENTATION OUTLINE

• MR. SOWERS
• SCHOOL DRESS CODE
• ATTENDANCE
• HOMEWORK POLICY
• CURRICULUM
• DISCIPLINE POLICY
• HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT FOR PARENTS!
• MR. BOWERSOCK
• ATHLETICS EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• MS. MILLER
• ADVISORY
• HONOR ROLL
• PARENT INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE (PAC)
• TOUR OF BUILDING FOR 6TH GRADERS

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ATTENDANCE

• Important for academic achievement
• Three types
• 1) EXCUSED
• 2) PREARRANGED
• 3) UNEXCUSED

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HOMEWORK POLICY

• Homework puts responsibility on the learner and
  gives students an extended opportunity to learn!
  
• PRIDE Book is a communication and organizational
  tool!
• Incentive Award Program - every six weeks, any
  student that has turned in their homework for the
  six weeks and has had no discipline referrals,
  will be invited to the incentive party or receive
  some sort of incentive award!

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CURRICULUM

• Course sign-ups/ Schedules
• Special Education Program
• Interdisciplinary Units
• Computer lab access to all students
• Distance Learning facility
• Grade-level interdisciplinary teaching teams
• Interdisciplinary Units Innovative Curriculum
• Teaching to the Standards, PL221 goals and
  objectives
• Incentive Programs
• Explore Rotations
• Active teacher web sites to better inform parents

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DISCIPLINE POLICY
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Parent Homework Assignment!
IN A MILLION WORDS OR LESS...
(See Packet Insert)
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WHAT ROAD WILL YOU TAKE WITH YOUR JUNIOR HIGH
CAREER?

• BETTER THAN AVERAGE GRADES
• INVOLVEMENT IN ACTIVITIES
• INVOLVEMENT IN SPORTS
• JUNIOR HIGH SUCCESS HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS
  COLLEGE SUCCESS
• WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP?

LIFE SUCCESS
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ADVISORY
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Academic Recognition Awards
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GPA/GRADING SCALE

• Percentage Letter Grade
• 100 - 90 A
• 89 - 80 B
• 79 - 70 C
• 69 - 60 D
• (30/30/30/10)
• 6 week grades final final sem grade

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COMMUNICATION

• Call on attendance
• Get Involved w/ PAC
• Make an appointment
• Watch for newsletters
• Visit website

www.southmont.k12.in.us
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SCHEDULE AT SJH

• LANGUAGE ARTS
• MATH
• SCIENCE
• SOCIAL STUDIES
• PE/HEALTH
• BAND/CHOIR OR RELATED ARTS

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TOUR FOR INCOMING 7TH GRADERS

• TOURS FOR ALL STUDENTS PRIOR TO NEXT SCHOOL YEAR!
  
• NEW BUILDING FOR ALL OF US!!

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Academic Team
• Art Club
• Dance Team
• Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
• National Junior Honor Society
• Just Say No
• Self-Defense Club

• Student Council
• Junior Ambassadors
• Future Farmers of America
• Book Club

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Southmont Junior High School

• Fall Sports
• Cross Country
• Football
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Tennis
• Cheerleading (all seasons )
• Winter Sports
• Basketball
• Swimming
• Wrestling

• Spring Sports
• Golf
• Track
• Tennis

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Athletic Eligibility

• Maintain passing grades in ALL classes
• Students are scholars first and athletes second!

• Any students or parents having questions
  regarding eligibility should contact Mr.
  Bowersock, SJH Athletic Director

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MR. SOWERS, PRINCIPAL
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Ms. Miller, Guidance Counselor
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MR. BOWERSOCK, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
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MRS. COMPTON, SCHOOL SECRETARY
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Jean Ann Craycraft, Librarian
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7TH GRADE TEAM
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MIXED TEAM
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8TH GRADE TEAM
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NURSE ODELL
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CHARACTER COUNTS AS A MOUNTIE!

• TRUSTWORTHINESS
• RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY
• FAIRNESS CARING
  CITIZENSHIP

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QUESTIONS ANSWERS