Welcome to Junior High! This is an exciting and changing time in your student’s life. At Cascade Christian Junior High we know and understand the changes young adolescents are going through, and have created a safe, positive Christian environment that allows them to experience these changes with an understanding, compassionate, caring, and godly faculty and staff. We love Junior High students! And we have designed our classes, curriculum, chapels, and activities to meet their current academic, social, physical, and spiritual needs while growing up in a 21st Century culture.
In Christ,
Michele Suiter
Junior High Principal
Why Choose CCJH? 1.
Our teachers are fantastic! They love JH students, and they love their subject. They are also well qualified. (In fact, our math teachers all have their undergraduate and teaching credentials in math.) 2. We have a strong plan for your child’s education. Each student has an Educational Roadmap guiding them to their goals. We do data protocol and goal setting, and we do Accelerated Math (based on MAP scores). Our 8th graders are discussing college goals, and we have conversations with our students about being well rounded. When students have the desire to be college ready, we prepare them to take honors classes and high school AP classes. 3. Spiritual Formation is part of our guiding principles. We have the ability to discern the world’s culture and address specific challenges through a biblical worldview. We plan for discipleship opportunities, and students attend weekly chapel. Students participate in Impact Term, which teaches them both how to serve and how to lead. In addition, our spiritual theme provides focus for spiritual training each year. 4. Advisory groups are an integral part of the day. Each student has an advisor that tracks them and their progress in all areas. Differentiation is possible through each student’s guidance and interaction with their advisor. Relationships are formed as the students spend time together in their advisory group, and Advisory provides a time for strengths discussion and training. 5. Students receive Strengths training. We desire that students to operate and lead in their strengths, and we train for it. Student strengths are implemented during goal setting, and
Strengths are visited during team activities in order to make the teams stronger and more effective. 6. Project Lead the Way is part of our curriculum. This program gives the students the opportunity to experience project based learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. Classes include robotics, medical detectives, modeling and design (3D printer) air and flight (rocketry). 7. We have a yearly Connect Retreat. This September event creates the community called CCJH. The retreat is part of the process. The retreat is designed to help each student develop a sense of belonging, and to be known and valued. This connection also builds through advisory program throughout the year. 8. Athletics opportunities abound. We offer a full spectrum of athletic opportunities! They are part of what meets the needs of the whole child and addresses what is important to them. We desire to give them as many opportunities as possible to follow their passion - or find a new one. 9. Arts help students explore or find new passions. Choir or band are required for all JH students. Exploring the arts potentially gives students the chance to find a life-long love in the areas of music, drama, or visual arts. 10. Leadership training is part of the CCS mission as well as a core value. At CCJH, specific leadership training happens in Bible class. Leadership electives are also available. Leadership students promote school spirit, through being on the pep assembly team and ASB preparatory.
Welcome to Junior High! GENERAL INFORMATION Grade Levels: Seventh and Eighth School Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Class Schedule: Students have seven periods a day, with mini-electives on Monday/Tuesday, Chapel on Wednesday, and Advisory on Thursday. Student/Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Average CORE REQUIREMENTS The Junior High School program at Cascade Christian Schools is designed to smoothly transition students from elementary school to junior high, and to prepare students for high school by offering an academic foundation that will result in success at the high school level and beyond. A college preparatory program is introduced and college preparatory requirements are discussed. • 7th Grade Math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1) • 8th Grade U. S. History • 8th Grade Math (Pre-Algebra B, HS Algebra I, HS Geometry) • 7th & 8th Grade Language Arts • 7th Grade Earth Science, Design & Modeling, Robotics • 7th & 8th Grade Bible and Leadership • 8th Grade Life Science, Medical Detectives • 7th & 8th Grade DigiTech (21st Century skills & • 7th & 8th Grade PE applications that include keyboarding, MS • 7th Grade Performing Arts: Band, Choir, Drama Office, internet safety, coding, and research • 7th Grade WA State History and Geography strategies.)
Current Students Say...
“I love that we have the freedom to worship God without persecution.” “We feel welcomed and loved by the teachers. They are nice, respectiful, and they help you out.” “It’s such a big family and it makes you feel like you’re at home.” “Worship touches a lot fo people. You can tell a difference in our students because they are in God’s word.”
ADDITIONAL CLASSES In addition to the core requirements, we introduce students to several other classes that explore areas the student may want to further develop. Classes may include the following: • Choir/Worship Team/Tech Team • Band • Math Lab • Visual Art - basic & advanced • American Sign Language • Audiophile • Mind games (Chess, simulations) • Yearbook • Student Leadership Team • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) • Intro to Soccer • Strength and Conditioning
ATHLETICS Girls Boys Fall Cross Country, Volleyball, Cheer Cross Country, Football, Soccer Winter 1 Soccer, Cheer Basketball Winter 2 Basketball, Cheer Wrestling Spring Fastpitch, Track Baseball, Track STUDENT LIFE Creative Arts:
Worship Team, Christmas Program, Spring Program, Community Functions and Festivals, Drama Production
Other Activities:
CONNECT Retreat, 8th Grade Boston trip, 8th Grade Move-up Celebration, I-Term service projects, Pep Assemblies, Spirit Days, Talent Show, National Junior Honor Society
Chapel:
Students gather together for a weekly chapel time to worship and receive spiritual inspiration through the messages of various pastors, community leaders, and musical and drama performances. There are also teacher-led Bible studies during lunch time.
ADMISSIONS AND PLACEMENT INFORMATION If you are a current Cascade Christian Schools family, it is assumed that you have received all of the necessary training and assessments for seventh grade preparedness. Due to a student’s increased level of responsibility as they transition from elementary to secondary, all 7th-12th grade students are asked to sign the Parent/Student Agreement as found in our new student application packet. If you are a new family seeking admission, please call 253-841-1776, or visit our website at cascadechristian.org/ admissions and follow our Online Application process. SOME EXPECTATIONS... CCJH students sign a “Cougar Honor Code” which indicates that they will honor God, honor others, and honor themselves by coming to school: • • • • • •
treat everyone with dignity and respect be ready to learn be prepared to lead project a positive image that stands out as distinctly different from the secular world be clean, neat, and well groomed be modestly and tastefully dressed
From a CCJH Parent:
“My husband and I are so grateful and impressed by the atmosphere of “family” that is cultivated and expressed at Cascade Christian Junior High. It’s an incredible gift to know that our son, is intentionally loved, challenged, and discipled by the entire CCJH faculty and staff. There is no place we’d rather have him than at CCS. Best of all, he is loving school...something you don’t always hear from a junior high student! We are deeply thankful for CCJH, a tangible demonstration of God’s grace in our son’s life!”
JH 2017-18 Quick View Calendar Please check the CCS online district calendar for the most up-to-date information on CCJH events. Fall Semester New Parent Orientation................................................................ Aug. 31 Preview & Picture Day....................................................................Sept. 5 First Day of Classes.........................................................................Sept. 6 Fall Sports Begin..............................................................................Sept. 6 Family Convocation.......................................................................Sept. 12 JH Connect Retreat..................................................................Sept. 13-14 Fair Day (early dismissal)............................................................ Sept. 15 MAP Testing...............................................................................Sept. 18-22 JH Back to School Night (6:30 p.m.)......................................Sept. 21 Teacher In-Service (no school).....................................................Oct. 6 Homecoming Spirit Week ........................................................ Oct. 9-13 Picture Retake Day.......................................................................... Oct. 31 End of 1st Quarter (half day).........................................................Nov. 3 Winter Sports Begin........................................................................ Nov. 6 Parent Conferences...................................................................... Nov. 8-9 Veteran’s Day (no school)............................................................Nov. 10 Thanksgiving Break................................................................. Nov. 23-24 Teacher In-Service (early dismissal)........................................... Dec. 1 JH Creative Arts Showcase...........................................................Dec. 11 Christmas Break................................................................. Dec. 18-Jan. 2 Classes Resume.................................................................................. Jan. 2 MLK Day (no school).......................................................................Jan. 15 6th Grade Preview............................................................................Jan. 17
6th Grade Parent Meeting.............................................................Jan. 17 2nd Winter Sports Begin..............................................................Jan. 22 End of First Semester ...................................................................Jan. 26 Teacher Work Days (no school)..........................................Jan. 26/29 First Day of Second Semester.................................................. Jan. 30 JH Spiritual Emphasis....................................................................Feb. 1-2 MAP Testing.................................................................................... Feb. 5-9 Teacher In-Service (early dismissal)......................................... Feb. 16 President’s Day (no school)......................................................... Feb. 19 CCS Formal Auction....................................................................... Mar. 17 Impact Term....................................................................................April 2-5 End of 3rd Quarter ..........................................................................April 5 Teacher Workday (no school)......................................................April 6 8th Grade Boston Trip................................................................ April 2-6 Easter Break (no school).......................................................... April 9-13 Spring Sports Begin......................................................................April 16 MAP Testing.................................................................................. May 16-18 Memorial Day (no school)............................................................May 28 Teacher Work Day (early dismissal)...........................................June 1 8th Grade Luau..................................................................................June 2 JH Creative Arts Showcase...........................................................June 7 Early Dismissal............................................................................June 13-15 JH Awards.......................................................................................... June 15 Last Day of Classes (early dismissal)...................................... June 15
Need more information? Call 253-445-9706 to reach the School Office, or 253-841-1776 for the CCS District and Admissions Office.