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Welcome to Norfolk Junior High
Administration & Counselors2020-2021
Principal - Dr. RobinsonAssistant Principal - Mr. WeberDean of Students/Act. Dir. - Mr. Viergutz7th grade Counselor - Mrs. Echtenkamp8th grade Counselor - Mrs. BaumertSchool Resource Officer - Officer Tietz
Required 7th Grade Physical● State law requires:
○ Physical exam (after May 1st if playing sports)
○ Tdap shot...Must provide proof of immunization at schedule pick-up
○ Physical exam form: ■ Get one at doctor’s office■ Pick one up tonight■ Print from our NJHS website under “nurse’s
corner”
COURSESCourse Descriptions will be posted on Norfolk Junior High’s website.● Counseling Tab (on left)
○ Registration Information○ Course Descriptions
REQUIRED CLASSES
All 7th graders take: ● English ● Science● Math● Social Studies● PE/Health● Lunch/ELO
Additional 7th grade classes include:
THE WHEEL…………….. ● Industrial Tech● STEM● SOAR● Art
*Each class meets for 9 weeks.
Additional 7th grade classes include:
● Life Management● Exploring
Technology*Semester classes
MUSIC SIGN-UP
● Sign-up sheet will go home with 3rd quarter report cards.
● Choose from choir, band, orchestra● Do NOT have to take any music● Return the form to MS homeroom teacher
Music Students
● Band and Orchestra meet during the same period.
● Can take one or combination of the two (alternate days)● Chorus meets a different period.● Music classes replace a combination of
The Wheel, Life Man., and/or Exp. Tech.
Jazz Band
● To be in Jazz Band studentsmust 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 JB, ½ period lunch)
Extended Learning OpportunityChance for students to get extra time and
support to achieve proficiency on learning targets.
Also, study time.
● JOI ● Student Council● Jazz Band● Competitive Speech and/or Debate● Show Choir● Quiz Bowl● Aftershock Clubs● FCA / Wyldlife● TeamMates
ACTIVITIES FEE for Music and Sports:
● $50 if in an activity/sport (can be waived if qualify for free/reduced lunch)○ $35 if NOT in an activity but want “A” on ID card
to get into Junior High and Senior High games/events (NOT waivable)
ATHLETICS
● Football● Cross Country● Volleyball● Basketball● Wrestling● Track
Devices / Digital Citizenship ● Chromebooks: School owned● Take home...● Technology Fee: $35● Responsibility● Filters● Parents: “screen time”
STUDENT QUESTIONS● Do we have activity time/recess?● Can we chew gum/eat snacks?● How long are classes/passing time?● Can we carry backpacks/water bottles?● Do we get a lot of homework?● What do we do before school starts?● What time can we arrive?
Student Questions cont’d
● Share lockers? ● Do we get to use our cell phones/devices?● How do we know what supplies we need?● Can we sit where we want at lunch?● How many teams? Can we pick our teams?● What if I get lost/can’t open my locker?● Breakfast? What’s lunch like? Outside?
Schedule Pickup, Fees, & Pictures● Schedules can be picked up on specified
dates (refer to handout)● Must provide proof of physical &
immunization● Relevant fees to be paid● Other necessary paperwork● Fall sports information & sign-up● Smile for the camera! School pics!
Additional Information● Summer newsletter in mid-July
○ Only online...NJHS website
OPEN HOUSE
● August 10th (tentative) 7:00-8:00 p.m.● Bring your schedule● Find your classrooms and meet your
teachers● Find your locker and practice opening it● Practice walking through your schedule
within the passing time