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