Welcome to Abington

Junior High School!

Where Excellence is our Standard and

Achievement is the Result!

Agenda

Welcome and Introductions - Dr. Mark Pellico, Principal

PTO President - Mr.. Ken Wasekanes

Program and Curriculum Overview – Dr. Pellico and Mr. Kovaleski

Making a Smooth Transition with P.R.I.D.E Great Advice from Mrs. Shrager Department Time – Commons C and Science

Lobby

Neighborhoods Red

Green

Blue

Yellow

Orange

Integrated Units/ Special Events

Student Support/ Workshops

Seventh Grade Program

English-Language Arts (5)

Mathematics (5)

Science 7 (5)

Social Studies (5)

Reading (2,5)

Lunch and Workshop

Required: Art STEM 1 Health & Physical Ed.

Electives: (2,3) Band Chorus Orchestra Personal Development World Language (5) Multi-Media Technology Fitness for Life Ceramics

Honors/Advanced Placement

Enrollment (7-12) Decisions regarding Honors enrollment should reflect

academic proficiency and teacher recommendations.

Recommendations should be based on:

1. Most recent standardized test scores.

2. Classroom performance.

3. Completion of course pre-requisites.

4. Consultation with department

chairperson and

guidance counselor.

Special Education

The Junior High provides programming for students with a wide range of learning and emotional needs.

We have classes that provide Learning, Emotional, Autistic and Life Skills Support.

Our Special Education staff currently includes 30 teachers and paraprofessionals.

The Junior High places an emphasis on the Least Restrictive Environment, there is a focus on participation in the general education setting and curriculum.

Questions about the best program that will meet your child’s individual needs can be answered by teachers and chairpeople who will be available in the lobby of our science wing and in our cafeteria, called “Commons C” immediately following this program.

7th Grade Sports Opportunities

Middle School Football

Soccer (Fall, both)

Basketball

Wrestling

Baseball, Softball

Track/Field (Spring)

Tennis (Fall – girls, spring – boys)

Field Hockey (Fall)

Lacrosse (Spring)

Volleyball (Fall)

Cheerleading

PIAA Rules:

Permission

MD Certification

Eligibility

7th Grade Sports Opportunities

Art Club

Alternative Sports Club

Builders’ Club

Musical

Jazz Band

NJHS

Student Council

Character Café

Diversity Club

History Club

Guitar Club

Intramural Sports

Newspaper

CPYA

Glee Club

Science Club

Step Team

Marching Band

Math Olympiad Team

Reading Olympics

Yearbook

Literary Magazine

Science Club

TADA

VIBE/IMAGINE

Library Aide

GSA

FBA

Science Competitions

Green Thumbs

Board Games and Chess

Chamber Orchestra

Odyssey of the Mind

Pride Crew

Montco Band

Student Council

Presidential Service Challenge

4:15 and 5:15 buses

Morning Workout Club

Coding Club

Dance Club

Math Counts

A Cappella Club

Video Club

Aerobics

Legos Club

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“EXCELLENCE IS OUR

STANDARD” P.R.I.D.E.

Goal: To help students recognize

their strengths through the use of

encouragement and positive

reinforcement.

P.R.I.D.E. Personal Responsibility

Respect

Integrity

Dependability

Excellence

Behavioral Support:

A Three-Tiered Model

• P.R.I.D.E. for ALL Students

• Classroom lessons

• Reward and Incentive Program

Tier 1

• Group and individual counseling

• Mentoring

• Academic Support Programs

• Behavioral support plans

• Consultation

• SAP

• Team meetings

Tier 2 • Onsite

Therapeutic Support

• Family Based Support

• Functional Behavior Assessment

• Special Education Evaluation

Tier 3

Support Opportunities Learning Center – open before, during,

and after school

Peer Tutors

Faculty Mentors

Mediation

Neighborhood Workshop

Team Meetings/Parent Conferences

Guidance Department Services

Student Assistance Program (SAP)

Career and Vocational Lessons

Coordination of educational testing

Academic Review, Team Meetings

Mentoring

Peer Mediation

Support Programs

Scheduling

Liaison – parents, outside professionals, teachers, administrators

Ms. Weintraub

Mr. Johnson

Process… 6th grade conferences in March – course

requests completed 6th grade special education parent tours –

Ms. Krik Spring Student tours - late Spring PSSA scores arrive – possible schedule

adjustments Summer mailing - towards end of August –

schedule, bus schedule etc… Tours of the building end of August Homework Assignment Books – we

provide.

VOLUNTEER

OPPORTUNITIES

LEARNING CENTER BOOK BAG CLEAN-OUTS – flexible hours

ACTIVITY NIGHT and FIELD TRIPS

COOKIE DOUGH DELIVERY

PRIDE RAFFLE TICKET COLLECTION

PRIDE ACTIVITIES – once per semester

BARNES & NOBLE BOOK SALE EVENING

We are PROUD of…

Our Faculty and Staff

Our Students’ Academic and Athletic and Service Accomplishments

Co-Curricular Activities

Project Appleseed

Recognition for No Place for Hate