Tips for Success

There are four quarters in the school year.  Report cards are issued very shortly after the end of each quarter.  Students receive an academic and a citizenship grade for each class.

A mid-term report will be available each quarter.  The mid-term is to inform parents and students of passing and failing grades.  If a student is in danger of failing, remediation is provided at Homework Clubs which are held right after school.  Summer school classes will be available to those who fail core academic classes.  So, do your best to be successful the first time!

Homework Makes the Difference!

Homework is the preparation of work to be completed outside of the classroom.  The assignment of homework is an important part of your education at Hunter Junior High, and should be considered a part of every student’s day.  Good study habits are important to getting homework done in a timely and effective manner.  A few suggestions include:

Plan
Assign a definite time for study at home; utilize study periods and library facilities in school.  Keep a list of assignments in your planner and take home all necessary books, papers and other materials.

Place
Have a definite place at home to study with all necessary materials available.  Do not try to study while the T.V. is on, or while talking on the phone with friends.

Procedure
Be sure you understand the assignment when the teacher gives it.  Read the entire assignment over rapidly to grasp the basic content.  Close the book and mentally outline the material and ideas contained in the lesson.  Reread parts of the assignments that you need to know in depth.  Do any written work assigned.

Make-Up Work
You may turn in make-up work for any excused absence.  It is the student’s responsibility to get all make-up work and know when it is due immediately upon returning to school.  Failure to obtain work is no excuse for not completing work missed.  If a student is absent for 3 or more consecutive days, a parent may request the Counseling Center to ask teachers for homework assignments.

We, at Hunter Junior, believe that all students are capable of success.  We have great teachers who will provide excellent learning opportunities.  Take advantage of the opportunities you will have to learn new skills, develop talents and interests, and incorporate a life-long love of learning.  Remember, you have the responsibility to make the most of your opportunities, and you have the power to be successful.

Student Leadership –
            Student Body Officers – Freshmen
            Class Officers – 7th grade, 8th grade, Freshmen
            Cheerleaders – 8th grade, Freshmen
            Peer Leadership Team – 8th grade, Freshmen

Extracurricular Activities –After School Activities – Extramural, Intramurals, Drama, Dance, MESA, Model United Nations, Homework Club, other TBA.

Extramural Activities:  All grades by try-out: 

Boys & Girls: cross country, volleyball, basketball, track/field, golf.
Boys wrestling.
Girls soccer

Intramural Activities: All grades:
3 on 3 basketball, 4 on 4 volleyball, soccer, open gym, ping pong, others TBA.