Life As A 7th Grader
Our goal is to make this year stimulating and challenging academically, but also to provide a safe, comfortable environment for social and emotional growth.
Your Day
Your seventh grade student's day will be divided into seven periods. Four of those will be spent with a team of teachers from which your child will receive instruction in Mathematics, English, History and Science. Your child's instructional team will consist of a team leader and three other core teachers.
Three counselors and a grade-level principal are also available to assist each team. The team will plan educational activities and experiences for your child providing an interdisciplinary approach to learning. The 7th grade classrooms and building floor plan are identical to the sixth grade. This plan should further simplify our students' transition to this grade level.
The other two periods will be spent outside the interdisciplinary team for courses such as physical education, art, vocal music, orchestra, band, Spanish, technology education, family living, expressive language arts, skills for adolescence and time management/study skills. These classes will meet on a daily basis.
Wrestling, cross country, track, golf and tennis are school-sponsored athletic activities available to 7th grade students. See Athletics.
However, these activities are not offered at this building and some may meet after the regular school day. They also require students to try out for participation. Students at the seventh grade may, of course, still participate in the district's organized intramural programs.
"Our Mission is to Graduate 100 Percent of Our Students, College & Career Ready."
Together We Make a Difference
Character Counts!
In an effort to encourage the development of moral character in students, Union Public Schools has incorporated the Character Counts! program into its educational curriculum. Developed by the Josephson Institute of Ethics, the Character Counts! program is based on six core values, or "Pillars of Character": respect, responsibility, fairness, trustworthiness, caring and citizenship.
Questions Commonly Asked by 7th Graders
- What will my day be like and what is my schedule?
- What do I do when I arrive in the morning?
- What are teams?
- Can I go visit other teams or 6th grade students?
- When can I use the restroom?
- Can I bring my electronic device or cell phone to school?
- Can I take a backpack or a purse to class?
- What do I do if I am absent?
- What time is lunch and how much does lunch cost?
- Can I eat breakfast at school?
- Can I bring my lunch and what if one of my parents wants to eat with me?
- If my friend is on a different team, can I change teams?
- What do I do if I need to see a counselor or nurse?
- Can I ride the bus home with a friend?
- What if I need extra help with my school work?
- What if I lose something?
- Other Questions
What will my day be like and what is my schedule?
What do I do when I arrive in the morning?
What are teams?
Can I go visit other teams or 6th grade students?
When can I use the restroom?
Can I bring my electronic device or cell phone to school?
Can I take a backpack or a purse to class?
What do I do if I am absent?
What time is lunch and how much does lunch cost?
Can I eat breakfast at school?
Can I bring my lunch and what if one of my parents wants to eat with me?
If my friend is on a different team, can I change teams?
What do I do if I need to see a counselor or nurse?
Can I ride the bus home with a friend?
What if I need extra help with my school work?
What if I lose something?
Other Questions