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Sheffield Junior High:
Sheffield Junior High School
encompasses all of Sheffield City Schools seventh and eighth grade students.
The school building is located adjacent to Sheffield High School. SJHS
offers a wealth of
opportunities, providing an enriching learning environment.
Mission Statement:
The mission of Sheffield
Junior High School is to develop successful, well rounded, and responsible
students. This will be achieved through a challenging curriculum with the
cooperative efforts of a highly motivated staff in a safe environment.
Technology:
Students and teachers have
direct access to the Internet from any classroom, the library, and computer
labs. A state-of-the-art computer lab is available for classroom teachers.
Science:
Seventh grade students study
life science and eighth grade students study physical science. Our teachers
attended special training during the summer and use many hands-on techniques
from the Alabama Math and Science Initiative.
WHNT-Channel 19 and Sheffield
Junior High have teamed up to present the Weathernet monitoring system. The
system contains a weather tower that transmits current information to a
computer link within the junior high. The Weathernet is linked to all other
Weathernets across the nation. Students are combining meteorology and
technology for a state of the art combination.
Mathematics:
Sheffield Junior High is an
AMSTI school. Our teachers have received special training from the Alabama
State Department of Education which enables them to incorporate many
hands-on activities into their lessons. In addition to general math classes,
we offer advance math classes. Students may take Algebra I as an eighth
grader.
Language Arts:
The language arts department
of Sheffield Junior High School provides a variety of learning
opportunities for students while encouraging creative expression in each
student. A 7-12 grade Reading Coach provides strategies for all classroom
teachers to incorporate reading activities daily. Both seventh and eighth
graders participate in the Accelerated Reading Program, reading a
minimum of one book per six weeks.
All language students are
directed and encouraged to use resources available on classroom
computers as well as in the library to develop a higher level of competency
in both
written and spoken language.
A high language class is
provided for each grade where students have the opportunity to
utilize their talents and abilities for enrichment and advancement in areas
of reading,
creative writing, speaking, and performing research.
Guidance and Counseling:
SJHS has a full time school
counselor who is available for individual and group counseling. Our
counselor conducts classroom guidance lessons in the areas of career
guidance, internet safety, conflict resolution, study skills, etc.
Exciting Opportunities:
A wide range of electives and
extra-curricular activities are offered for junior high students. Take a
look at some of the choices.
Computer Essentials
School Newspaper
Home & Personal Management
Choral Music
Art
Band
National Junior Honor Society
Student Council
Math Counts
Scholars Bowl
First Priority
Builder's Club
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