Stillwater Junior High School

Grade 7 – Class of 2017 

Stillwater Junior 

High School 

2011-2012 Registration Booklet 

Preparing Students with 21st Century Skills 

http://sjhs.stillwater.k12.mn.us 

Stillwater area Public SchoolS

Stillwater Junior High School Registration 2011-12 

7th Grade 

Last Name First Name Middle Name 

Please PRINT clearly full LEGAL name 

Parent/Guardian Phone 

Elementary school now attending 

REQUIRED COURSES 

All 7th graders are registered for the courses listed 

below, designated with a (☑). 

N ✓ 0001 Advisory (2 sem) 

N ✓ S71/S72 U.S. History (2 sem) 

N ✓ P71 Physical Education/Health (2 sem) 

SCIENCE 

Science placement will be determined by assessment 

results and 6th grade achievement. There is no need to 

check off a science choice. 

n C71/C72 Life Science (2 sem) 

n CH71/CH72 Accelerated Life Science (2 sem) 

MATH 

Math placement will be determined by assessment results 

and 6th grade achievement. There is no need to check off 

a math choice. 

n M7PA1/M7PA2 Pre-Algebra (2 sem) 

n M7540/M7545 Algebra (2 sem) 

ENGLISH/READING 

English placement will be determined by assessment 

results and 6th grade achievement. There is no need to 

check off an English choice. 

n L7HE1/L7HE2 Honors English 

n L71-L72 English 7 

n ER13/14 – ER21/22 Strategic English/Reading 

Mrs. Bjornberg, Counselor Grade 7 .............651-351-6931 

Mrs. Christenson, Secretary ...........................651-351-6908 

Stillwater area Public SchoolS 

ELECTIVE COURSES 

Place a (☑) by 2 semesters of electives classes 

from the list below. 

MUSIC 

N Z7CB1-Z7CB2 Boys Choir (2 sem) 

N Z7CG1-Z7CG2 Girls Choir (2 sem) 

N Z7O1-Z702 Orchestra (2 sem) 

Instrument 

N Z7B1-Z7B2 Band (2 sem) 

Instrument 

ELECTIVES 

☐ A701 Art (1 sem) 

☐ F701 FACS (Family and Consumer Science) (1 sem) 

☐ I701 Industrial Technology (1 sem) 

n RSB1-RSB2 Reading Skill Building (1 sem) 

n MSB1-MSB2 Math Skill Building (1 sem) 

Students who have not shown proficiency in the areas 

of math and/or reading will be placed in skill building 

classes rather than elective choices. 

SURVEY QUESTION 

If there were an every other day MUSIC/ELECTIVE 

option, would you be interested? If yes, please pick the 

music from column A and the elective from column B 

your student would be interested in. 

Column A (pick 1) Column B (pick 1) 

☐ Boys Choir ☐ Art 

☐ Girls Choir ☐ FACS 

☐ Band ☐ Industrial 

☐ Orchestra Technology 

SPECIAL ED CLASSES SELECTED ON BACK 

7th Grade Registration 2011-12

Stillwater Junior High School Registration 2011-12 

Special Education/Special Programs 

Student 

Case Manager Date 

Name Initial for approval 

Special Education 

N ACE1 / ACE2 Academic Curriculum Enhancement (1 - 2 Semesters) 

N CCID1 / CCID2 Classroom for Communication Interaction Disorders (2 Semesters) 

N EATR11 / EATR12 Assistive Technology / Reading (2 Semesters) 

N ELSS1 / ELSS2 Language and Social Skills (1 - 2 Semesters) 

N ESAPE1 / ESAPE2 Developmental Adaptive Physical Education (2 Semesters) 

N ESFM11 / ESFM12 Functional Math I (course level specific, 2 Semesters) 

N ESFM21 / ESFM22 Functional Math II (course level specific, 2 Semesters) 

N ESFM31 / ESFM32 Functional Math III (course level specific, 2 Semesters) 

N ESFS11 / ESFS12 Functional Skills (2 Semesters) 

N ESJ11 / ESJ12 Journey (2 Semesters) 

N ESLA11 / ESLA12 Functional Language / Arts I (course level specific, 2 Semesters) 

N ESLA21 / ESLA22 Functional Language / Arts II (course level specific, 2 Semesters) 

N ESLA31 / ESLA32 Functional Language / Arts III (course level specific, 2 Semesters) 

N ESLS11 / ESLS12 Life Skills (1 - 2 Semesters) 

N ESM11 / ESM12 Skills Math I (grade level specific, 2 Semesters) 

N ESM21 / ESM22 Skills Math II (grade level specific, 2 Semesters) 

N ESM31 / ESM32 Skills Math III (grade level specific, 2 Semesters) 

N EST11 / EST12 Transition (2 Semesters) 

N ESVS1 / ESVS2 Vocational Skills (2 Semesters) 

Special Programs 

N ER13 / 13 – ER21 / 22 Strategic English / Reading (READ 180) 

N ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER (ALC) 

The Intermediate ALC program is a half-day program with sessions offered in the morning and in the afternoon. 

Students are eligible for participation upon school referral. 

Stillwater area Public SchoolS 

Special Education/Special Programs Registration 2011-12

Grade 7 Course Descriptions 

Required 

ADVISORY 

Full Year – Required for all 

Students Grades 7-9 

This daily twenty-minute period gives 18- 

24 students and a staff advisor a chance 

to participate in silent reading, math skill 

building, personal development, current 

event discussions, and advisory or team 

activities. Advisors help students keep 

track of their academic performance 

throughout the school year as well as 

work on skill development tied to the 

Eagle Pride Program. 

U.S. HISTORY (S71/S72) 

Indigenous People Through 

Reconstruction 

Grade 7 – 2 Semesters 

United States history is a course that 

examines the foundations of America 

as a country. From the earliest 

humans to inhabit the Americas to the 

Reconstruction era that followed the 

Civil War, students will learn about the 

major events and people that shaped 

America into the country that it is today. 

Technology: Internet based research, 

Microsoft applications, Garage Band © , 

iTunes © , iMovie © , iPhoto © , Comic Life © , 

Podcasting, Google Earth © , Blogs, 

Online textbooks, and Web publishing. 


HEALTH (P71) 

Grade 7 - 1 Semester 

(combined with PE 7 all year) 

Topics studied include: positive selfconcept; 

harassment and what to do 

about it; the body and its systems, how 

they work together and how to improve 

these systems through exercise and 

healthy lifestyle behaviors; prevention of 

communicable diseases, HIV/STD infection 

and pregnancy; the consequences of 

using tobacco, alcohol and other drugs; 

strategies to prevent accidents; what to do 

in case of sudden illness or injury; signs and 

symptoms of health problems that affect 

adolescents; and sexual responsibility. 


podcasting, iMovie © , Clip Art © , iTunes © , 

Microsoft applications and Web 

publishing. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P71) 

Grades 7 – 1 Semester 

(combined with Health 7 all year) 

Students will be introduced to a variety of 

individual and team sports. Throughout 

this course students will demonstrate 

their abilities to use strategies, etiquette/ 

sportsmanship, motor skills, and 

team-building (social interactions) 

skills. The student will demonstrate an 

understanding of motor skills and physical 

fitness through participation in individual 

and team sports. The curriculum includes 

football, soccer, speedball, volleyball, 

weight training, swimming, tumbling, floor 

hockey, indoor soccer, basketball, softball, 

track, step aerobics and badminton. 

Equipment needed: Padlock, tennis 

shoes, t-shirt, sweatshirt, shorts, 

swimsuit and towel. 

ENGLISH (L71 - L72) Grade 7 – 2 Semesters 

LIFE SCIENCE (C71/C72) 

Grade 7 - 2 Semesters 

Life Science is a year long course that 

gives an overview of our living world. 

Topics include the scientific method, 

microscopes, characteristics and needs 

of life, the six kingdoms of life, ecology, 

genetics and the human body. Students 

will study and explore topics using small 

and large group discussions, hands on 

projects and labs. 


iMovie © , iPhoto © , 

Vernier Probes © , Pro-Scope © digital 

microscopes, Explore Learning © , 

Garage Band © , Microsoft applications, 

Claymation © , Gizmos, Beyond Books 

and Web publishing. 

ACCELERATED 

LIFE SCIENCE 7 

(CH71/CH72) 


Accelerated life science 7 is a course 

designed to challenge students with 

a rigorous life science curriculum. 

Students enrolled in the course should 

have a strong foundation and interest 

in science and above average reading 

skills. Much of the class curriculum will 

be analytical in nature, relating to topics 

discussed in the classroom portion of the 

course. Engineering will be incorporated 

throughout the year. Students meeting 

MCA, Performance Series and CogAT 

testing criteria will be allowed to register 

for this course. 

Students will be required to participate in 

the district level science fair in January of 

each school year. 

Students will participate in reading, writing, listening and critical thinking activities. 

Novels, as well as the textbook, will be read in and outside of class. Students will focus 

on reading texts of different genres, written for a variety of purposes. Students will also 

write, formally and informally, and be expected to apply standard English punctuation, 

mechanics and spelling rules to their work. In this class students will master the eight 

parts of speech, additional grammar skills and apply them to their writing and speaking. 

Technology: Microsoft applications, Inspiration © , Comic Life © , Online textbooks 

and resources, Web publishing and Internet based research. 

Course Descriptions – Required 1


Required 

HONORS ENGLISH 7 

(L7HE1/L7HE2) 

Grades 7 – 2 Semesters 

Honors English placement will be 

determined by results on two of 

three criteria: the Performance Series 

Reading test, Cognitive Abilities test, 

and/or a writing sample administered 

in the spring of 6th grade. Final class 

list determination will be made prior to 

the end of the 6th grade. 

Honors English 7 is a course designed 

to challenge students with a rigorous 

literature- and composition-based 

curriculum. Students enrolling in the 

course should have a strong foundation 

in grammar and composition and aboveaverage 

reading skills. Much of the 

composition will be analytic in nature 

and will relate to topics discussed in the 

literature portion of the course. Tone, 

diction, and figurative language will be 

points of emphasis in both literature and 

composition. Students will be introduced 

to the works of a variety of authors. 

Math Requirements 

Placement in math classes is 

determined by the following criteria, 

along with parental agreement: 

• qualifying score on the fall 

Performance Series 

• qualifying score on 6th grade 

semester math assessment 

• qualifying score on algebra 

readiness assessment 

Technology: May include Internetbased 

activities, Microsoft 

applications, Geometers 

Sketchpad © , web logs and web 

publishing, Inspiration © , iPhoto © , 

web logs and web publishing, 

graphing calculator activities 

Equipment/Supplies: Graph paper, 

ruler, scientific calculator for 

Pre-Algebra, for Algebra TI-83, 

TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+ calculator 

is recommended 


STRATEGIC ENGLISH/ 

READING (ER13/14 - ER21/22) 

Grades 7/8/9 – 4 Semesters 

(Full year; two 50 minutes class 

periods; 2 required English credits 

and 2 elective credits) 

This course is a one-year, two-hour 

block comprised of one period of direct 

reading instruction and one hour of 

English. This course will replace the 

English class requirement. 

This course is required for students who 

are at risk to not demonstrate proficiency 

on grade level standards and/or who 

have been recommended for enrollment 

by a reading specialist who will confirm 

appropriate placement in this course. 

Major emphases in this class will include 

direct instruction in advanced decoding, 

word identification strategies, vocabulary 

development, fluency, and comprehension 

strategies to read increasingly complex 

text. The English component will 

emphasize practice in reading and writing 

skills in accordance with state standards. 

PRE-ALGEBRA 

(M7PA1/M7PA2) 


This course is designed to provide a 

smooth transition from arithmetic to 

Algebra and Geometry. This course 

consists of pre-algebra and pre-geometry 

concepts such as probability, ratios, 

proportions, percents, integers, linear 

relationships, variables and patterns, 

basic probability and statistics, calculator 

use and problem solving strategies. 

ALGEBRA (M7540/M7545) 


Students will use variables, tables, graphs, 

and symbols to demonstrate algebraic 

thinking. Possible topics include: slope, 

pattern recognition, integers and 

rational numbers, proportions, order 

of operations, algebraic expressions, 

graphing, linear equations and 

inequalities, systems of linear equations, 

polynomials, quadratic and exponential 

functions and radical equations. 

READING SKILL BUILDING 

(RSB1/RSB2) 

The reading skill building class is 

designed to help students become 

proficient in reading, particularly in 

skills measured on the Minnesota 

Comprehensive Assessment (MCA- 

II). The MCA-II reading assessments 

are taken annually in grades 3-8 and 

10 to measure academic progress. 

Demonstrating proficiency in reading 

on this assessment in grade 10 is a 

requirement for graduation from all 

Minnesota Schools. Students who have 

demonstrated a need for additional 

reading intervention are placed in 

this class, which takes the place of an 

elective, to become proficient in their 

reading skills. 

Math Skill Building 

(MSB1/MSB2) 

The math skill building class is designed 

to help students become proficient in 

math, particularly in skills measured 

on the Minnesota Comprehensive 

Assessment (MCA-II). The MCA-II 

math assessments are taken annually in 

grades 3-8 and 11 to measure academic 

progress. Demonstrating proficiency in 

math on this assessment in grade 11 is 

a requirement for graduation from all 

Minnesota Schools. Students who have 

demonstrated a need for additional math 

intervention are placed in this class, 

which takes the place of an elective, to 

become proficient in their math skills. 


Stillwater Area School District 834 MATHEMATICS 

Class of 2014 and Beyond MATH COURSE FLOWCHART 

Typical progression has been slowed due to non-proficiency 

in a previous course. Summer remediation and credit 

recovery is preferable to a complete course retake. 

Student is NOT on track to meet state and 

local minimum graduation requirements for 

mathematics. 

Algebra 

(0 credits) 

Pre-Algebra 

(0 credits) 

7th 

Typical progression 


The student has met local requirements (95% or higher in 

all previous math courses) and has made the choice to 

bypass FST. 

Student MUST pass this course to stay on 

track to meet state and local minimum 

graduation requirements for mathematics. 

* AP Statistics can be taken alone or concurrently with any course 

beyond Advanced Algebra in grades 10-12. A passing grade in 

Advanced Algebra is a prerequisit for enrollment (a grade of 80% or 

higher is recommended). It should be noted that this course is not 

recognized by all post-secondary institutions as a Math course. 

Student is on track to meet state and local 

minimum graduation requirements for 

mathematics. 

Geometry 

(2)** 

Algebra 

(0) 

Algebra 

Standards 

(0) 

8th 

Student has met the minimum state and local 

graduation requirements for mathematics in 

order to enroll in this course. 

** Credits do not apply toward the total required for graduation but do 

count toward the number of MATH credits needed to fulfill the district 

requirement of 6 math credits 

*** Summer remediation/credit recovery is recommended for any staterequired 

course for which credit was denied due to failure of the 

course. Summer credit recovery is preferable to a complete course 

retake unless otherwise recommended by math staff. 

Advanced 

Algebra 

(2) 

Geometry 

(2) 

Algebra*** 

(0) 

9th 

Minimum state graduation requirements for Math: successful completion of 

Algebra or Algebra standards and Geometry and Advanced Algebra or 

Intermediate Algebra I & II 

Minimum local graduation requirements for Math: meet all state 

requirements and successfully complete six credits of high school math 

AP Statistics* 

(2) 

(and potential 

dual credit) 

Pre-Calculus 

(2) 

Functions, 

Statistics, & 

Trigonometry 

(2) 

Advanced 

Algebra 

(2) 

Intermediate 

Algebra I 

(2) 

Geometry*** 

(2) 

10th 


(2) 


dual credit) 

AP Calculus BC 

(2) 


dual credit) 

AP Calculus AB 

(2) 


dual credit) 

Pre-Calculus 

(2) 

Functions, 

Statistics, & 

Trigonometry 

(2) 

Advanced 

Algebra 

(2) 

Intermediate 

Algebra II 

(2) 

Intermediate 

Algebra I*** 

(2) 

Geometry*** 

(2) 

(dual enrollement 

w/ Int Alg I) 

11th 


(2) 


dual credit) 

Dual Credit 

Options 

(dual postsecondary 

credit) 

AP Calculus BC 

(2) 


dual credit) 

AP Calculus AB 

(2) 


dual credit) 

Pre-Calculus 

(2) 

Functions, 

Statistics, & 

Trigonometry 

(2) 

Advanced 

Algebra 

(2) 

Intermediate 

Algebra II 

(2) 

Intermediate 

Algebra I 

(2) 

(dual enrollment 

w/ Int Alg II) 

Without multiple 

credit recovery 

options, on-time 

graduation is in 

jeopardy 

12th 


SCIENCE CURRICULUM PATHWAYS: Class of 2015 and beyond 

Graduation Requirements: 3 full years of science 9-12 (one must be a biology course, one must be either a chemistry or a physics course); 

4 full years of science is recommended; especially for college-bound students. 

Post High School Plan Course Type 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 

College (4 year +): 

Advanced Science 

(Note: participation in 

Accelerated courses is 

based on 

selection criteria) 

⬌ 

College (4-year): 

Science-related 

majors 

⬌ ⬌ 

College (4-year): 

Business, 

Liberal Arts, 

Education , etc. 

Technical College 

(2 year) 

OR 

Employment/Other 

Required Science 




Accelerated 

Life 

Science 

Life 

Science 

Accelerated 

Earth 

Science 

Suggested Science Electives* 

Life 

Science 

Earth 

Science 


Earth 

Science 


Life 

Science 

Earth 

Science 


Accelerated 

Physical 

Science 

Physical 

Science 

Physical 

Science 

Physical 

Science 

ACP I & II AND 

AP Biology or Biology 

Chemistry and Physics 


Animal Science (for pre-vet) 

AP Biology, AP Chemistry, 

AP Physics, Biotechnology, 

CIS Animal Science, 

Human Physiology 

Biology AND 

Chemistry and/or Physics 

ACP I & II AND 


Animal Science, Aquaculture Science, 

Astronomy, Chemistry, Food Science, 

Forestry Science, Natural Resource Science, 

Physics, Plant Science 




CIS Greenhouse, 

Environmental & Field Biology, 


Biology AND 

Chemistry or Physics or Conceptual Physics 


Astronomy, Chemistry, Conceptual Physics, 

Food Science, Forestry Science, 

Natural Resource Science, Physics, 

Plant Science 




CIS Greenhouse, ELC Ecology, 

Environmental & Field Biology, 


Biology AND 

Chemistry or Physics or Conceptual Physics 


Chemistry, Conceptual Physics, Food Science, 

Forestry Science, Natural Resource Science, 

Physics, Plant Science 

ELC Ecology, 

Environmental & Field Biology 

*All science elective courses are open to all students that have met the prerequisites listed in the registration guide. 




Electives 

BOYS CHOIR (Z7CB1-Z7CB2) 

GIRLS CHOIR (Z7CG1-Z7CG2) 

2 Semesters 

Students will develop and improve their skills in singing and reading music. Vocal 

production and performance skills will be learned by singing music from a variety 

of styles and cultures. Students will learn to use principles and elements of music 

and increase their knowledge of the expressive and technical elements of music 

through singing. Students will perform in winter and spring concerts. The biggest 

event of the year is the Choral Clinic in March when a clinician is invited to work 

with the choirs for two days. The event culminates in a concert in which all the 

SJHS choirs perform. The 7th grade choirs also tour the elementary schools in 

December and May. 

ORCHESTRA (Z7O1-Z7O2) 

2 Semesters 

Students will work towards a performance on their instrument to demonstrate 

fundamental technique and understanding of standard notation symbols. Students 

will also work on expressive elements of communication in music. Concepts 

included are: correct posture, hand positions and bow stroke; an understanding 

of basic rhythm, quarter and eight note patterns, and keeping a steady beat; 

intonation, finger placement on the strings and finger patterns; knowing the names 

of the notes you are playing including flats, sharps, and naturals; understanding 

of key signatures and time signatures; and playing with good tone. Students will 

perform in a judged, Solo/Ensemble Contest. Students will perform in winter and 

spring concerts and other events throughout the school year. 

Equipment: Students will need an instrument in good working order with the 

appropriate accessories (Rosin, Bow, Shoulder Rest/Rock Stop, Etc.) 

BAND (Z7B1-Z7B2) 

2 Semesters 

Prerequisite: Students who register for band in grade 7 should be currently 

playing in elementary school band. It is recommended that a student who wants 

to play in band but has not been in elementary band should take private lessons 

first. There will then be an audition in mid-August. 

In 7th grade band, students continue to build on performance skills that were 

introduced in elementary band. Students will play a wide variety of musical 

styles. Students will demonstrate fundamental skills on their instrument, develop 

thoughtful practice habits, and participate cooperatively and effectively in groups. 

Students will use musical principles to perform music artistically. Students will 

perform in winter and spring concerts and the annual “Band Clinic” in March 

which features a professional musician from the Twin Cities area who performs 

with all the SJHS Concert Bands. 

Equipment: Students are expected to provide their own instrument. 

Percussionists will receive a mailing during the summer regarding sticks and 

mallets. Students are expected to provide their own reeds, valve oil, cork 

grease and other daily performance supplies, a three-ring binder for music and 

handouts, and a pencil. 


ART 7 (A701) 

1 Semester 

At the entry level, students will embrace 

many of the mediums such as painting, 

collage, pen and ink, printmaking, 

drawing, sculpture and clay pottery in 

their various projects. They will use 

the elements as well as the principles 

of art in all their work to prepare them 

for advanced art studies. Throughout 

the semester students will study several 

well-known artists and trends in art 

history as preparation for their projects. 

FACS 7 (F701) 

1 Semester 

This course promotes the development 

of decision-making and resource 

management skills. The focus is to 

teach students ways to enhance the 

quality of their personal and family lives. 

In the Nutrition Unit students will learn 

about the importance of breakfast, meal 

planning, diet analysis and the food 

pyramid. In the Food Preparation Unit 

students have the opportunity to bake 

/ cook while learning cooking terms, 

measuring techniques, kitchen safety 

and how to correctly follow a recipe. 

In the Sewing Unit students will create 

a clothing or accessory item while 

learning about sewing machine safety, 

clothing construction and repair, and 

laundry basics. 

INDUSTRIAL 

TECHNOLOGY 7 (I701) 

1 Semester 

Students will gain exposure and 

experience with the various functions 

and activities of industry in our world 

today. In addition students will learn 

background information about the 

products or services to be produced. 

They will learn principles of teamwork 

and will know basic materials and 

processing options and apply step-bystep 

directions using appropriate tools 

and safety procedures to produce 

various projects. 

Course Descriptions – Electives 5



ACADEMIC CURRICULUM 

ENHANCEMENT 

(ACE1/ACE 2) 

Grades 7-9 – 1-2 Semesters 

The Academic Curriculum 

Enhancement (ACE) Class is an 

accommodation to Study Hall class. 

The ACE class provides a location for 

students to study independently in a 

quiet environment. 

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY / 

READING 

(EATR11/EATR12) 

Grade 7-9 – 2 Semesters 

Students in this course are at the 

very beginning of language and 

symbol recognition. Students will 

work to beginning reading skills 

as well as symbol recognition. 

Assistive technology will be utilized 

to help students understand written 

language, as well as enable to 

compose written work. This course 

may be repeated as many times as 

needed per IEP. 

Technologies and Activities: May 

include “News - 2 - You,” “Pix 

Writer,” basic language concepts, 

switches and toys, adapted games / 

books and beginning sight words. 


LANGUAGE AND 

SOCIAL SKILLS 

(ELSS1/ELSS2) 

Grades 7-9 – 1-2 Semesters 

Students in this course will study 

higher-level abstract verbal reasoning 

skills such as figurative language, 

multiple meaning words, main idea 

and junior high school vocabulary. 

In addition, social thinking skills 

will also be taught. These include 

management, self-advocacy 

and conversation skills. Some 

community-based instruction may 

be part of this course. This course 

may be taken 1 – 5 days a week. It 

may be repeated as many times as 

needed per IEP. 

CLASSROOM FOR 

COMMUNICATION 

INTERACTION DISORDERS 

(CCID1/CCID2) 

Grades 7-9 – 2 Semesters 

Students in CCID will increase 

communication skills (including 

AAC), social skills, transition skills 

and independence skills through use 

of visual strategies, structure, sensory 

and TEAACH philosophies. Typical 

students in this program can include, 

but not limited to: Nonverbal, 

behavior issues, low cognitive skills, 

high sensory needs, autism spectrum 

and related disorders. This course 

can be for one up to six periods per 

day. It may be repeated as many 

times as needed per IEP. 

DEVELOPMENTAL ADAPTIVE 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

(DAPE) 

(ESAPE 1/ESAPE 2) 


Developmental Adapted Physical 

Education (DAPE) is a program of 

activities specially designed for 

individuals who are not able to 

participate safely and/or successfully 

in general physical education due 

to their disabilities. DAPE tries to 

foster students to maintain a healthy 

active lifestyle, participate in lifetime 

activities in the community and 

develop positive social relationships 

with their peers through sports and 

activities. 

FUNCTIONAL MATH I, II & III 

(ESFM11/ESFM12) 



Grades 7-9 Skill level appropriate 

placement 

2 Semesters at each level 

In this class, students work on math 

skills directly related to daily life, 

including: activities of time (telling 

time and time concepts); money 

skills; interpreting information from a 

variety of sources (menus, schedules, 

graphs and maps) and some basic 

operational work. Direct instruction 

and repetition in these areas are 

provided. 

This class is leveled into: Functional 

Math 1, Functional Math 2 and 

Functional Math 3. 

Course Descriptions – Special Education 6



FUNCTIONAL SKILLS 

(ESFS11/ESFS12) 


In this class students work on 

functional skills related to real life 

situations and daily living skills. 

Topics covered may include: 

friendships, personal boundaries, 

first aid, community signs, manners, 

hygiene, hobby exploration and 

many others. 

JOURNEY (ESJ11/ESJ12) 


This class consists of students with 

developmental cognitive disabilities 

in the moderate to severe range, 

as well as those with physical 

impairments. Students spend the 

bulk of their day in the special 

education classroom, but have 

mainstreaming opportunities in 

advisory, the lunchroom, general 

education field trips, school 

assemblies, plays and musical 

performances. 

The students work on self-help skills, 

gross and fine motor skills, prevocational 

activities, communication, 

socialization, and cognitive 

development. As directed by the 

IEP, students may receive direct or 

indirect services in adapted phy ed., 

occupational and physical therapy, 

and speech / language. 


FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE / 

ARTS I, II & III 

(ESLA11 / ESLA12) 



Grades 7-9 


In this class, students work on 

functional reading and writing 

skills. Activities may include: 

reading comprehension, sight word 

recognition, phonics, keyboarding, 

word processing via word prediction 

software, spelling activities, and 

other skill based areas that are 

student specific. Direct instruction 

and repetition in these areas are 

provided. 

Language Arts: Levels 1-3 

LIFE SKILLS (ESLS11/ESLS12) 


This class is only assigned with case 

manager referral. Life skills give 

student the opportunity to work on 

their individual IEP goals. 

SKILLS MATH LEVEL I, II & III 

(ESM11 / ESM12) 

(ESM21 / ESM22) 

(ESM31 / ESM32) 

Grades 7-9 


Skills math classes are designed for 

students in need of additional small 

group instruction in basic math 

skills. Students work on addition, 

subtraction, multiplication, division, 

fractions, decimals, percents, 

measurement, tables, graphs, 

and basic probability. Skills math 

placement is based upon teacher 

recommendation, IEP team decision 

and assessment data. 

TRANSITION 

(EST11 / EST12) 


Transition is a small-group class that 

introduces students to the transition 

from school to life. Generally, 

priority is given to ninth grade 

students with identified priorities 

in transitional areas. A student in 

transition class typically participates 

for one school year during their 

junior high experience. Weekly 

activities include: job exploration, 

communication, community 

instruction, cooking, and computer/ 

technology investigation. 

VOCATIONAL SKILLS 

(ESVS1 / ESVS2) 


In this class students work on basic 

skills such as sorting, matching, 

following directions and job work 

skills. Students will work in small 

groups to simulate real life related 

job skills. Beginning discussions 

about job readiness and variety will 

be introduced. 

Course Descriptions – Special Education 7


Special Programs 

STRATEGIC ENGLISH / 

READING (READ 180) 

(ER13 / 14 – ER21 / 22) 

Grades 7-9 

2 Semesters of 2 hour block class 

This course is a two-hour block 

comprised of one period of direct 

reading instruction and one period 

of English. This course is required 

for students who are reading two 

or more years below grade level, 

according to recent Performance 

Series assessment data, or who have 

been recommended for enrollment 

by a reading specialist. This course 

is designed for students who struggle 

with basic reading skills. Fiction and 

non-fiction reading material is read 

aloud in class. Emphasis of this class 

includes direct instruction in phonics, 

decoding, word identification 

strategies, vocabulary development, 

fluency, and comprehension 

strategies. Curriculum includes 

reading for comprehension as 

well as discerning the difference 

between fact and opinion. The 

English component will emphasize 

practice in reading and writing 

skills in accordance with national 

and state standards. Preparation 

for the Minnesota Comprehensive 

Assessment-II/ GRAD in reading is 

embedded within these courses. 

Writing skills include instruction in 

sentence and paragraph writing to be 

used in a five-paragraph paper. 


ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER 

The St. Croix Valley Intermediate ALC is a junior high program designed for 

7th through 9th grade students from both Stillwater Junior High School and 

Oak-Land Junior High School. The program offers small classes, individual 

attention, alternative approaches to learning, and an opportunity to receive 

extra help on academic assignments from their home school. 

The curriculum offered is aligned with district curriculum standards. All 

students participate in READ 180, a research-based reading intervention 

program. The components offered include direct instruction, intensive, 

individualized skills practice, independent reading and instructional reading 

by use of READ 180 software. All 9th grade students also participate in 

physical science. In addition, ALC Skills is an integral part of the school day 

and participation is required of all students. 

With a smaller class size, students are able to receive more individualized 

attention. They work independently and cooperatively in a community- 

based environment. Almost all work is completed within the school day. 

Grades based on participation and performance are issued and reported 

back to the students’ home schools. These grades are included on the 

students’ report cards. 

The Intermediate ALC program is a half-day program with sessions offered in 

the morning and in the afternoon. 

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Stillwater Junior High School

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