Announcements for Parents
2021-22 Scheduling Information
It is hard to believe that students’ course selections are soon due for the 2021-22 school year. Junior High School Counselors will be presenting scheduling information to all current 6th and 7th grade students during the week of March 15, 2021.
When will school counselors meet with my student?
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Model A 7th graders: Junior High school counselors visit students in-person in their Science classroom on Monday, March 15.
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Model A 6th graders: Junior High school counselors will visit students in-person at SI on Wednesday, March 17.
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Model B 7th graders: Junior High school counselors meet with students via Google Meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 16.
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Model B 6th graders: Junior High school counselors meet with students via Google Meet on Wednesday, March 17 at 11:00 a.m.
When are course selection sheets due? Course Selections for the 2021-22 school year are due during the week of March 22, 2021.
What if parents/guardians have questions? Junior High School Counselors will be available for student/parent questions via a live Google Meet on Thursday, March 18 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Friday, March 19 from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.:
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Last Names A-K: Current 6th grade Parents/Guardians: Do you have questions about your students' course selections after watching the Scheduling Presentation video? Link for Ms. McConnell’s Google Meet for 6th grade parents – last names A-K (Thursday, March 18 at 6 p.m. OR Friday, March 19 at 8 a.m.):
- Link for 6th Grade Parents Counselor McConnell Last Names A-K
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Last Names L-Z: Current 6th grade Parents/Guardians: Do you have questions about your students' course selections after watching the Scheduling Presentation video? Link for Mrs. Mitchell’s Google Meet for 6th grade parents – last names L-Z (Thursday, March 18 at 6 p.m. OR Friday, March 19 at 8 a.m.):
- Link for 6th Grade Parents Counselor Mitchell Last Names L-Z
Where can I find more information about 2021-22 Scheduling? Please visit the 2021-22 Scheduling Resources webpage for comprehensive information (Note: this webpage will not be live until Monday, March 15). Included on this webpage is the Scheduling Presentation Video; Elective Program of Studies; sample course request forms, and more!
Scheduling Promotional Videos, 2021-22
- STEM-based Project Lead the Way (PLTW): Springboro Junior High School is offering 8 different Project Lead the Way courses for the 2021-22 school year. Take a look at the link below to see all the authentic, engaging projects that Project Lead the Way students experience!
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click here to view the Project Lead the Way Promotional Video
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Click here to view the French Class Promotional Video
2021-22 Symphonic Choir Tryouts
Does your student want to take Symphonic Choir at the Junior High during the 2021-22 school year? Now is the chance for your student to audition for the Symphonic Choir for the 2021-22 school year!
What is Symphonic Choir? Here is a brief rundown of what symphonic choir is and what they do in a typical school year:
- Symphonic Choir is an auditioned choir for advanced choral students who desire more in-depth study of choral concepts and classical repertoire. Emphasis is on vocal development, musical reading skills, solo and group performance and advanced ensemble singing. Participation in all concerts (fall, winter, end-of-winter, and spring) is required. Participation in Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District and State contest is required. Symphonic Choir Members engage in choreography and perform in competitions, such as OMEA Contests, OMEA Conference, Kings Island, etc. These competitions are required and may take place during the weekends or after school. There is a fee for this course.
Mrs. Clark, Junior High Choir teacher, will be taking an approximate total of 30 students for this class. If students audition, they are asked to be a committed member of the Symphonic Choir and make this a priority.
Information on how to audition for Symphonic Choir is being emailed to all current 6th and 7th grade students on Monday morning, March 8, 2021.
What is the deadline to submit auditions? All auditions must be submitted by March 22, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Late auditions will not be considered.
Youth Court
Warren County Juvenile Court has volunteer opportunities available for any high school student who lives in Warren County (current 8th grade students should apply now for next Fall) and are interested in participating in its Youth Court program. As part of this program, students will be part of actual court hearings by serving in the roles of judge, bailiff, prosecuting attorney, defense attorney, and jurors. Local attorneys and law students from nearby law schools will mentor the youth attorney. Youth court hearings will be set on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month beginning in the Fall of 2021. Applications can be accessed on the Juvenile Court website at: www.co.warren.oh.us/probate_juvenile/. For more information, students should see their 8th grade Social Studies teacher.
Theater Club
In lieu of the Junior High Musical this year, Mrs. Clark will be hosting a theater club for the month of April starting April 8 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.. In this club, students will be challenged to act, sing, and dance a scene from their favorite musical. Mrs. Clark will guide students through all the elements of musical theatre! For more information, students should get the google classroom code in the music hallway.
American Graduate: Getting to Work
ThinkTV – in partnership with the Montgomery County ESC and other community leaders – has produced five new career pathway videos focused on success stories from right here in the Dayton area. These videos feature our community’s in-demand jobs and introduce viewers to the young people filling those positions, many of whom participated in Career Technical Education (CTE) while in high school.
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This week's Career Connection post features Krissy Strode! As a hands-on learner who loved math and science, Krissy knew that she wanted to work in an engineering field. Her experiences at Sinclair Community College led to a co-op and successful job in a technology-driven manufacturing company that required a skilled touch. Watch to learn more about her story: https://video.link/w/ahxbc. Did you know a co-op can help your student jumpstart their career, even if they still plan to go to college? #MCESCBAC #AmGradDayton
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Past Junior High Principal Updates
To view past Junior High Principal Updates, please visit the Junior High main webpage and scroll down the right hand side of the page.
2021-2022 College Credit Plus Information: Please note: An in-person College Credit Plus Informational Meeting will not be held this year.
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The College Credit Plus Informational Presentation below contains all information that would normally be presented in-person. After reviewing the information available online, please contact the SHS Guidance Office with additional questions.
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College Credit Plus Informational Presentation: The state of Ohio mandates that all school districts make College Credit Plus information available to students and parents each year. Important information, including updates and changes to the CCP program are outlined in this presentation. It is imperative that you and your student carefully review the presentation that is posted on the high school guidance website. Please ensure that your student follows the policies and procedures set forth by the College Credit Plus Program and the Ohio Department of Higher Ed. For additional information please visit www.ohiohighered.org/ccp.
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College Credit Plus Intent to Participate Form: Please complete all sections of this form to make your intent to participate in the CCP program during the 2021-2022 school year official. This form must be completed by 11:59pm on May 1, 2021 to participate in the CCP program at any time during the 2021-2022 school year. ALL CCP STUDENTS (returning and new) must complete this form each year. No late forms will be accepted.
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College Credit Plus College Application Information: Each college has a unique application process when applying for the CCP program. Please view the presentations below for additional information regarding specific college requirements. Contact the college CCP offices with additional questions.
COVID-19 Health Information
As a reminder, it is critical that if your student, or a family member in your household, has been tested for COVID-19 and you are still awaiting results, please remain home until the results of the test are known. Do not have your student report to school while you are awaiting results. Also, if your student or a family member in your household has tested positive for COVID-19, please stay home to self-quarantine.
Do not report to school if either of these scenarios apply to you or your family. Only, if we work together, as a district, as parents, and as community members can we continue to maintain a safe school environment for all of our students and staff.
School Fees Update, 2020-21
This school year is unlike any other. In particular, as it relates to school fees, we wanted to share a few details on the particulars of school fees given the structure of this current school year.
As all students in Springboro Schools are given the option of transitioning between our Model A (in-person) and Model B (at-home/virtual) by quarter, this proves difficult when assessing school fees mid-year. Given this, we will review the school fees for our Model B students at the conclusion of the school year. In the event a Model B student did not receive all items within the school fee structure, those particular fees (or fee) will be prorated by quarter, and a credit or refund will be applied. Again, this will be done so at the end of this school year for any student who was in Model B during a particular quarter.
School Fees
School fees for the Junior High are now able to be viewed and paid online through Pay Schools Central. To access Pay Schools Central, click on the ‘Parents’ tab on the main webpage for Springboro Schools - www.springboro.org
In addition, schools fees can be paid by check made payable to ‘Springboro Junior High School.’ Please contact the main office at 937-748-3953 with any questions.
As a reminder, eighth grade students attending the 2021 Washington, D.C. trip must have their fees paid in order to attend the trip.
