Registration Information
Block
Schedule for 2007-2008
Eisenhower will be on a block schedule for 2007-2008.
This schedule includes eight periods which allows for additional classes for students
as well as longer periods for teaming. It will also include exploratory classes
for 7th Graders and some 8th Graders, and additional electives for 8th and 9th
Graders.
Exploratories are classes that are shorter in duration, give
an overview of the topic and are geared at exposing students to a variety of topics
to get their interest so they will have some idea of the types of classes they
have interest in and can take in the 8th and 9th Grades. Some of these exploratories
will be an extension of the academic classes that will be used to strengthen the
students' skills. If you have questions, please contact one of the administrators
or the counselors. Exploratories vs. Electives:
In
the National Middle School Association (NMSA)'s publication, This We Believe,
educators discuss what a developmentally responsive school looks like. One of
the characteristics is that the curriculum be exploratory in nature. The reason
for this is "that young adolescents, by nature, are adventuresome, curious
explorers." They go on to say that exploration is "the aspect of a successful
middle school's curriculum that most directly and fully reflects the nature and
needs of young adolescents." They state that the entire curriculum, in fact,
should be exploratory in nature. Just because the classes are exploratory doesn't
mean they are "non-academic". In fact, the opposite is true. A solid
academic class, when taught properly, clearly is exploratory. Exploratory is not
a classification of content, but rather it is an attitude or approach to learning.
Middle schoolers deserve opportunities to figure
out where their special interests and aptitudes are. They need to engage in activities
that broaden their views of the larger world and of themselves at the same time.
Exploratory curriculum also has potential career value, can lead to a healthy
recreational and leisure time pursuits, enriches life, and helps to contribute
to the development of well-rounded and self-sufficient adults.
With
this belief in mind, the curriculum we offer to middle schoolers is changing.
We still offer the core curriculum that is required by the state and district,
but the "elective" choices we have offered for 7th and 8th graders in
the past have changed somewhat. For 7th and 8th graders, we are offering two sets
of "exploratory" classes. The first we will call Related Arts/Humanities
and can include such classes as art, crafts, drama, dance, music, etc. We will
refer to this as Exploratory A. Exploratory B will be called Life Applications/Technology
and will include such classes as study skills, web design, clothing, foods, life
skills, 6 Trait Writing, Big 6 Research, keyboard, etc. These classes will be
determined after registration dependent upon teacher availability and certification.
Available
Classes and Courses for 2007-2008 Approved School Fees
for 2007-2008
Basic Fees for Books and School Activities: $49.00
Various
Classes and Athletic Participation Fees: $15.00 to $30.00.
Junior High School
Yearbook: $16.00.
For further (specific) information, please contact the main
office: 646-5154. New Fee Waiver Information for
2007-2008
The State of Utah has changed the law on fee waivers which affects
the 2007-2008 school year. In accordance with this new law, Eisenhower Jr. High
will only waive school fees if parents provide the school with proof of SSI, AFDC,
Foster Care, or State Custody involvement. Also, any parent applying for "Fee
Waiver" for their student(s) will need to provide the school with verification
of their income such as tax returns (1040s, 10340As, 1040EZs) or payroll records.
Please bring all documentation required above to the school so we can complete
your application. |
