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REQUIRED COURSES

Language Arts

Language Arts 7- 4070A, 4070B

The Stansbury Jr. High and Tooele County School Districts' 7th Grade Language Arts curriculum has been designed using the standards established by the State Office of Education and the Common Core. Students will learn a variety of skills, including reading and interpreting literature, argumentative and informative essay writing, basic grammar, and an appreciation of elements of poetry and drama. The 7th-grade curriculum has been designed to be educationally appropriate, challenging, and interesting. (Full year class)

Language Arts 8- 4080A, 4080B

The Stansbury  Jr. High and Tooele County School District's 8th Grade Language Arts curriculum has been designed using the standards established by the State Office of Education and the Common Core. Students will learn a variety of skills, including reading and interpreting literature, argumentative and informative essay writing, basic grammar, and an appreciation of elements of poetry and drama. The 8th-grade curriculum has been designed to be educationally appropriate, challenging, and interesting. (Full year class)

Language Arts 7 Gifted and talented (PEAK Program)- G4070

This course follows the Utah State Core Curriculum for 7th Grade Language Arts while providing additional enrichment designed for gifted and talented learners. Students will engage in critical reading, analytical writing, creative expression, and collaborative discussion. The goal is not to add extra homework, but to deepen thinking, nurture creativity, and provide opportunities for challenge. Students will be encouraged to question, create, and extend their learning beyond surface-level comprehension. Students take the CogAT assessment in 6th grade to test into the PEAK gifted program. (Full year class)

Language Arts 8 Gifted and talented (PEAK Program)- G4080

This course follows the Utah State Core Curriculum for 8th Grade Language Arts while providing additional enrichment designed for gifted and talented learners. Students will engage in critical reading, analytical writing, creative expression, and collaborative discussion. The goal is not to add extra homework, but to deepen thinking, nurture creativity, and provide opportunities for challenge. Students will be encouraged to question, create, and extend their learning beyond surface-level comprehension. Students take the CogAT assessment in 6th grade to test into the PEAK gifted program. (Full year class)

Math

Math 7- 5219A, 5219B

In 7th Grade Mathematics students will focus on developing understanding of and applying proportional relationships; developing understanding of operations with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations; solving problems involving scale drawings and informal geometric constructions, and working with two- and three- dimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume; and drawing inferences about populations based on samples. (Full year class)

Math 8- 5217A, 5217B

In 8th Grade Mathematics students will focus on formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; and analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem.  (Full year class)

Math 7 Gifted and talented (PEAK Program)- G5219

This course follows the Utah State Core Curriculum for 7th Grade Mathematics while providing additional enrichment designed for gifted and talented learners. Students will focus on developing understanding of and applying proportional relationships; developing understanding of operations with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations; solving problems involving scale drawings and informal geometric constructions, and working with two- and three- dimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume; and drawing inferences about populations based on samples. Students take the CogAT assessment in 6th grade to test into the PEAK gifted program. (Full year class)

Math 8 Gifted and talented (PEAK Program)- G5217

This course follows the Utah State Core Curriculum for 8th Grade Mathematics while providing additional enrichment designed for gifted and talented learners. Students will focus on formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; and analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem. Students take the CogAT assessment in 6th grade to test into the PEAK gifted program.  (Full year class)

Science

Science 7- 3200A, 3200B

In 7th grade, students will learn firsthand how science is a step-by-step, evidence-based process for learning about the natural world. Throughout this course, they will practice and hone their science skills by investigating the following topics: how forces affect matter, the Earth’s changing surface, the structure of living things, reproduction and the passing down of traits, and how populations of organisms change over time. (Full year class)

Science 8- 3240A, 3240B

In 8th grade, students will value and use science as a process of obtaining knowledge based on observable evidence. In this course, students will study a variety of concepts, including physical and chemical changes in matter, ecosystems, photosynthesis and respiration, food chains and webs, relationships between organisms, rocks and minerals, changes to Earth’s surface, geologic time, simple machines, gravitational force, light and sound energy, and more. (Full year class)

Science 7 Gifted and Talented (PEAK Program)- G3200

This course follows the Utah State Core Curriculum for 7th Grade Science while providing additional enrichment designed for gifted and talented learners. Students will learn firsthand how science is a step-by-step, evidence-based process for learning about the natural world. Throughout this course, they will practice and hone their science skills by investigating the following topics: how forces affect matter, the Earth’s changing surface, the structure of living things, reproduction and the passing down of traits, and how populations of organisms change over time. Students take the CogAT assessment in 6th grade to test into the PEAK gifted program.  (Full year class)

Science 8 Gifted and Talented (PEAK Program)- G3240

This course follows the Utah State Core Curriculum for 8th Grade Science while providing additional enrichment designed for gifted and talented learners. Students will value and use science as a process of obtaining knowledge based on observable evidence. In this course, students will study a variety of concepts, including physical and chemical changes in matter, ecosystems, photosynthesis and respiration, food chains and webs, relationships between organisms, rocks and minerals, changes to Earth’s surface, geologic time, simple machines, gravitational force, light and sound energy, and more. Students take the CogAT assessment in 6th grade to test into the PEAK gifted program. (Full year class)

 

Social Studies

Utah Studies (7th grade)- 6100

Utah is diverse in landscape and people. This course is designed to help students understand the state of Utah at a deeper level by reviewing Utah’s early history and particularly emphasizing Utah from statehood to the present. Students will understand the interaction between Utah’s geography and its inhabitants, as well as the formative contributions of Native American Indians, explorers, and Utah pioneers. The course will also investigate relationships between government and the people of Utah, the many opportunities people have to make a living in Utah, the diverse nature of Utah’s people and cultures, and the impact of contemporary events on the land and people of Utah. The Utah Studies core is designed to meet the needs of a semester-length course. (Half-year class)

Utah Studies 7 Gifted and Talented (PEAK Program)- G6100

This course follows the Utah State Core Curriculum for 7th Grade Utah Studies while providing additional enrichment designed for gifted and talented learners. Utah is diverse in landscape and people. This course is designed to help students understand the state of Utah at a deeper level by reviewing Utah’s early history and particularly emphasizing Utah from statehood to the present. Students will understand the interaction between Utah’s geography and its inhabitants, as well as the formative contributions of Native American Indians, explorers, and Utah pioneers. The course will also investigate relationships between government and the people of Utah, the many opportunities people have to make a living in Utah, the diverse nature of Utah’s people and cultures, and the impact of contemporary events on the land and people of Utah. The Utah Studies core is designed to meet the needs of a semester-length course. Students take the CogAT assessment in 6th grade to test into the PEAK gifted program. (Half-year class)

U.S. History (8th grade)- 6120A, 6120B

United States History for Grade 8 covers events and issues from the Age of Exploration through Reconstruction and the western movement, emphasizing the 18th and 19th centuries. Topics covered will include, but are not limited to: exploration, colonization, Revolutionary War, constitutional issues, nation building, Civil War, Reconstruction, and western movement. Although the emphasis of this course is on the 18th and 19th centuries, additional content may be covered as time permits. (Full year class)

U.S. History 8 Gifted and Talented (PEAK Program)- G6120A, G6120B

This course follows the Utah State Core Curriculum for 8th Grade United States History while providing additional enrichment designed for gifted and talented learners. United States History for Grade 8 covers events and issues from the Age of Exploration through Reconstruction and the western movement, emphasizing the 18th and 19th centuries. Topics covered will include, but are not limited to: exploration, colonization, Revolutionary War, constitutional issues, nation building, Civil War, Reconstruction, and western movement. Although the emphasis of this course is on the 18th and 19th centuries, additional content may be covered as time permits. Students take the CogAT assessment in 6th grade to test into the PEAK gifted program. (Full year class)

 

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

College and Career Awareness (7th grade)- 8010A, 8010B

College and Career Awareness is a core requirement for seventh-grade students. Students need to be prepared with 21st-century skills for the future. This class explores careers and skills based on six CTE Pathways: Information Technology, Business and Marketing, Health Science, Family and Consumer Science, Agriculture, Engineering, and Technology. (Full year class)

Digital Literacy (8th grade)- 8584

This course is an introduction to computer literacy. Students will have opportunities to use technology and develop skills that encourage creativity, critical thinking, productivity, and collaboration in the classroom and day-to-day life. Skills will be demonstrated by creating a project for a different content area. This course is aligned with national and international standards and the Utah Core to prepare students across multiple levels of skills. Students will complete this required course with a prerequisite to move into the high school Computer Technology course. (Half-year class)

 

Physical Education/Health

Beginning Fitness (7th grade)- 7600

Beginning Team Sports Activities is an entry-level course emphasizing beginner skills in a broad spectrum of activities in order to develop a foundation for future physical education classes. The course content is developmentally appropriate for seventh-grade students who, in most instances, will be experiencing a formal physical education class for the first time. Students in Beginning Team Sports Activities are introduced to the elements of physical fitness and are responsible for learning the basic vocabulary. Pre and post-fitness tests are appropriate, with results being used to provide personal information, individualize instruction, and indicate student improvement. There is a fee for this class. (Half-year class)

Intermediate Fitness (7th/8th grade)- 7560

Intermediate Activities offers a wide range of developmentally appropriate activities that are increasingly complex in content, concept, and skill development and execution. Students continue to practice skills in modified form but begin to participate in regulation games with more complex playing environments than those experienced in Beginning Activities. Teams are kept small, allowing maximum participation and involvement by all students. Cooperative, as well as traditional sports activities, are included in the curriculum. There is a fee for this class. (Half-year class)

Health (8th Grade)- 7100

Students will acquire knowledge, practice skills, and develop attitudes that can benefit them throughout life. Building a solid foundation of good literacy and decision-making skills can contribute to a variety of healthy choices for the self and others. The development of process, life skills, and attitudes has been incorporated throughout the entire curriculum.  (Half-year class)

 

COLT Academy (7th grade)- 9469

Colt Academy provides 7th-grade students with a supportive, welcoming space to build strong study habits, social‑emotional skills, and academic strategies that ease the transition into junior high. Using the Second Step curriculum, students will learn goal-setting, organization, conflict resolution, and growth‑mindset practices while receiving targeted help in core subjects. Through small-group instruction, check‑ins, and skill-building lessons, learners will strengthen reading, math problem-solving, and executive-function skills so they feel confident, connected, and prepared for the demands of junior high. (Half year class)

 

ELECTIVE COURSES

Career and Technical Education

Intro to Family and Consumer Science (FACS) (7th grade)- 8443A

Introduction to FACS is a 7th-grade elective class that introduces students to essential life skills through hands-on learning. Students will explore basic cooking skills with a variety of labs in the kitchen, develop sewing skills through hand sewing, along with the sewing machine, and gain an introduction to fashion design. There is a fee for this class (Half-year class)

Family and Consumer Science Exploration (FACS) (8th grade)- 8443

This fun course provides students with the opportunity to develop skills related to Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS). Students will explore food and nutrition sciences, childcare, interior design, clothing and textile construction, fashion design and merchandising, consumerism, entrepreneurship, family relationships, personal responsibility, and career and job-related tasks. This course will strengthen comprehension of concepts and standards outlined in Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. There is a fee for this class. (Half-year class)

Exploring Technology/ Woodshop (8th grade)- 8857

Do you like to design and build things? Then, Exploring Technology is the class for you! In this class, you will explore different areas of technology and then design and build projects that relate to those technologies. For example, using the concepts of simple machines and energy and power technologies, you will be challenged to build a car that will go the furthest distance powered by a single mousetrap.  Students will learn the safe operation of woodworking tools and machinery to complete the challenges/projects for this class. There is a fee for this class. (Half-year class)

 Creative Coding (7th/8th grade)- 8701

Creative Coding through Games and Apps is a semester course for an introduction to programming for the early secondary grades.  The course is designed to attract and reach a broad and diverse range of students, including those who may have never considered programming. Students learn how to code by using JavaScript block code and by designing, programming, and publishing computer games. An introduction to mobile apps is offered as well. Students will work in teams and on their own to learn to code by creating real products, sharing their work, giving & receiving feedback, and reflecting on concepts covered in class through short, daily writing assignments. Although previous coding experience is not required, good reading comprehension and problem-solving skills are helpful to student success. (Half-year class)

 

Fine Arts

Art Foundations (7th/8th grade)- 1100

It is designed to provide an overview of the Visual Arts while studying a wide variety of art tools and materials. With an emphasis on studio production, this course is designed to develop higher-level thinking, art-related skills, art criticism, art history, and aesthetics. There is a fee for this class. (Half-year class)

Drama (7th/8th grade)- 1953

An introduction to drama and the theater, including pantomime, theater games, improvisation, acting from scenes, voice training, and stage movement. Emphasis on acting, performing, and developing confidence and self-esteem. The class is acting-focused with a bit of technical theatre. This is a participation class. (Half-year class)

Social Dance (7th/8th grade)-

Social Dance is a course dedicated to perfecting techniques in traditional and popular ballroom dance as well as ethnic folk dances. Social Dance will develop and perfect technique in a variety of dance genres. Emphasis will be placed upon attendance, participation, personal and partner performance, notebook reading and writing assignments, peer-critiques, term projects, and performance tests. At the completion of this course, the student should have gained a higher degree of skill in ballroom dance technique and performance. (Half-year class)

 

Beginning Band Woodwind and Percussion (7th/8th grade)- 1845

Beginning band students will learn to play a band instrument, i.e., flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and percussion. In this course, students will learn to exhibit proper playing habits, develop sufficient technical facility, and develop a proper concept of tone quality on their instrument.  The students will also continue to increase their music vocabulary, their sensitivity to intonation, and their accuracy in playing rhythms. Students will also build responsible rehearsal habits and analyze music performances. There will be some evening concerts throughout the year. There is a fee for this class. (Full year class)

Beginning Band Brass (7th/8th grade)- 1847

Beginning band students will learn to play a band instrument, i.e., trumpet, French horn, trombone, or tuba. In this course, students will learn to exhibit proper playing habits, develop sufficient technical facility, and develop a proper concept of tone quality on their instrument.  The students will also continue to increase their music vocabulary, their sensitivity to intonation, and their accuracy in playing rhythms. Students will also build responsible rehearsal habits and analyze music performances. There will be some evening concerts throughout the year. There is a fee for this class. (Full year class)

Intermediate/Advanced Band (7th/8th grade)- 1650

Intermediate band is for students who have successfully completed a year of beginning band or who have progressed beyond the beginning/intermediate level. Individual assessment may be used to place students in this class. In this course, students will learn to exhibit proper playing habits, develop sufficient technical facility, and develop a proper concept of tone quality on their instrument.  The students will also continue to increase their music vocabulary, their sensitivity to intonation, and their accuracy in playing rhythms.  They will also build responsible rehearsal habits and analyze music performances.  There will be some evening concerts throughout the year. There is a fee for this class. (Full year class)

Beginning Chorus (7th grade)- 1620, 1621

This is a Beginning Chorus for 7th Grade. Students are divided into 2 sections (soprano and alto) and learn to sing in 2 to 3-part harmony.  Although called “Beginning”, this course is for all 7th Grade, regardless of ability or prior experience.  Students learn rhythm reading, how to follow written music, and how to sing with correct tone and diction.  There is one evening concert per term where the students perform for their parents and guests the music they learn in class.  These concerts are required and are 20% of the term grade. There is a fee for this class. (Half-Year or Full-Year Class)    

Chorus (8th grade) (half or full year option)- 1623, 1625

This chorus is for 8th-grade girls and boys who love to sing.  Students can choose to be in the full-year or the half-year section of the class.  We build on the rhythms they learned in 7th grade, and continue to learn to read and follow written music.  Students are divided into Sopranos, Altos, Tenors, and, for those in 8th grade whose voices are changing, Baritones.  The music this class sings is more difficult and complex than it is for the beginning choruses.   We also concentrate on singing with good tone and correct diction.  There is one evening concert per term where the students perform for their parents and guests the music they learn in class.  These concerts are required and are 20% of the term grade.  These classes may also be called upon to sing for other school events. There is a fee for this class. (Half-Year or Full-Year Class)

General Music (7th/8th grade)- 1600

This class is for those students who need a Music or Arts credit but are not interested in playing an instrument or singing in any of the choruses.  Mostly for 7th Grade students, but occasionally, 8th graders are included in this class as well.  This class concentrates on the mechanics of music (the written notes rhythm and some pitch) as well as Music History and Music Appreciation.  They will do research reports, learn about the instruments of the band and orchestra, study the different time periods and composers, and listen to a variety of music, identifying the elements of music.  These students are not required to perform, but they will be listening to many types of performances during this class. (Half-year class)

Beginning Orchestra (7th/8th grade)- 1660

Beginning orchestra students will learn to play an orchestral instrument, i.e,. violin, viola, cello, or string bass.  No musical experience is necessary.  In this course, students will learn to exhibit proper playing habits, develop sufficient technical facility, and develop a proper concept of tone quality on their instrument.  Students will build and expand their music vocabulary, their sensitivity to intonation, and their accuracy in playing rhythms.  They will also build responsible rehearsal habits and analyze music performances. There will be some evening concerts throughout the year. There is a fee for this class. (Full year class)

Intermediate Orchestra (7th/8th grade)- 1670

Intermediate orchestra is for students who have successfully completed one year of beginning orchestra or who have progressed beyond the beginning level. Individual assessment may be used to place students in this class. In this course, students will continue to develop proper playing habits, sufficient technical facility, and a proper concept of tone quality on their instrument.  The students will also continue to increase their music vocabulary, their sensitivity to intonation, and their accuracy in playing rhythms.  They will also build responsible rehearsal habits and analyze music performances. There will be some evening concerts throughout the year. There is a fee for this class. (Full year class)

Advanced Orchestra (7th/8th grade)- 1860

Advanced orchestra is for students who have successfully completed two years of orchestra or who have progressed beyond the intermediate level.  Individual assessment may be used to place students in this class.  In this course, students will continue to develop proper playing habits, sufficient technical facility, and a proper concept of tone quality on their instrument.  The students will also continue to increase their music vocabulary, their sensitivity to intonation, and their accuracy in playing rhythms.  They will also build responsible rehearsal habits and analyze music performances. There will be some evening concerts throughout the year. There is a fee for this class. (Full year class)

 

DLI-Dual Language Immersion (Spanish and Portuguese)

DLI - Dual Language Immersion Program - These classes are ONLY for students who have been participating in a Dual Language Immersion Program in elementary school. The following classes are offered in continuation of the Elementary DLI Program and are required to continue in the DLI program. For more information regarding the DLI program, please refer to our district website.

Spanish Dual Language Immersion Classes required

●        Spanish 3 DLI (full year class)- 4505, 4506

●        Spanish Culture and Media C (half-year class)- 4502

●        Spanish Culture and History D (half-year class)- 4503

Portuguese Dual Language Immersion Classes required

●        Portuguese 3 DLI (full year class)- 4535, 4536

●        Portuguese Culture and Media C (half-year class)- 4532

●        Portuguese Culture and History D (half-year class)- 4533

 

Physical Education

Team Sports (7th/8th grade)- 7761

Team Sports is an elective class for the student who wants to learn more in-depth about fitness, individual sports, and lifetime team sports. There is a fee for this class. (Half-Year Class)

Beginning Weights (7th grade)- 7750A

We focus on beginning weight training and other strength exercises.  We cover fundamentals such as safety, proper technique, breathing, and recording.  We focus on the most basic lifts but show variations of those lifts.  We also lift lighter weights and do more repetitions to help the development of technique. This is a co-ed class. There is a fee for this class. (Half-year class)

Advanced Weights (8th grade)- 7750

We focus on advanced weight training and other strength exercises.  We cover fundamentals such as safety, proper technique, breathing, and recording.  We focus on advanced lifts but show variations of those lifts.  We also lift heavier weights and do more repetitions to help the development of technique. This is a co-ed class. There is a fee for this class. (Half-year class)

Additional Electives

Intro to Publications- (7th/8th grade)-

This course introduces students to the world of journalism. Students learn and practice the basics of interviewing, researching, original writing, photography, revising/editing, and publishing via a variety of publications. Students interested in this class need the following skills to be successful: a desire to write, editing skills, investigative/research abilities, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, and Chromebook/computer technology/word processing skills; in addition to being an independent self-starting worker with few absences. (Full year class)

Publications/Yearbook- (8th grade)- 4940

Publications is an elective 8th-grade course that focuses on teaching students to create school media. We create the weekly announcements and SJHS’s yearbook. Students learn to creatively communicate as we master the skills of photography, use cameras (photo and video), design page layouts, use computer programs, manage deadlines, and advertise. This course allows students to take their ideas and form products to communicate information and tell the stories of SJHS.

Spanish 1 (7th/8th grade)- 4800

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are taught. Early emphasis is on listening and speaking. Students should realize that a great deal of drill is necessary to acquire these skills. Reading and writing also require a great deal of practice. Students should be willing to put forth all the effort and practice necessary to ensure their success. The culture of Spanish-speaking countries will also be taught. Grades are determined by performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments, and especially participation in classroom activities.

Spanish 2 (8th Grade)-

A continuation of learning Spanish language and culture.

Portuguese 1 (7th/8th grade)- 4952

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are taught. Early emphasis is on listening and speaking. Reading and writing also require a great deal of practice. Students should be willing to put forth all the effort and practice necessary to ensure their success. The culture of Portuguese-speaking countries will also be taught. Grades are determined by performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments, and especially participation in classroom activities. (Full-year class)

 

Portuguese 2 (8th grade)-

A continuation of learning the Portuguese language and culture. (Full-year class).

 

Language Arts Lab (7th/8th grade)- 4475L

This course reviews Language Arts fundamentals through class novel study, Achieve 3000 lessons and videos, as well as providing one-on-one and or group help with students’ CORE language arts class assignments. Students can expect to receive support in reading as well as comprehension while focusing on their Lexile level growth. (Full year class)

Math Lab (7th/8th grade)- 5223

This intervention course provides extra support to help students master the concepts and skills from their core math class. Students will receive targeted help with their classwork/homework.

Key Activities: Direct instruction, online practice (e.g., ALEKS or MathSpace), collaborative problem-solving. (Full year class)

Science Lab (7th/8th grade)-

This intervention course provides extra support to help students master the concepts and skills from their core science class. Students will receive targeted help with their science classwork/homework.

 

Creative Writing (7th/8th grade)- 4021

Creative writing is a supplemental elective class to the required English language arts class. In creative writing, we write in various genres, mostly narrative. Some of our writing is focused on current writing contests, such as Scholastic Scope contests. Submitting to the contests is optional. We have at least one guest author present to us. We work through the writing process of drafting, peer review, revision, and editing, and on a volunteer basis, sharing/celebrating our writing with the class, with class feedback. Mostly, this class provides students with more opportunities to write and discuss texts of their choice than does the required English language arts class alone. (Half-Year Class).

 

Debate (7th/8th grade)- 4990

Debate is an engaging elective designed to strengthen your listening, viewing, speaking, and presenting skills. Through active participation in class speeches and debates, students will learn to express ideas clearly and respond thoughtfully to others. Respectful and meaningful engagement is expected from all students as they explore effective communication and critical thinking in a supportive environment. (Half year class)

Outdoor Survival (8th)- 9250

Outdoor Survival is a hands‑on class, focused on helping students enjoy and engage with the outdoors. Activities include archery, cross‑country skiing, golf, fire‑based cooking, hiking, trail building, and a challenge course. Students also participate in four‑day trips that put these skills into practice. There is a fee for this class. (Half year class)

Learning Strategies (7th/8th grade)- 9469

This is a general academic study hall that will provide students with structured time to complete homework, assignments/projects, and study for tests and quizzes. Students will be required to work independently on their schoolwork during this class period. Students will be assigned to an instructor and are required to adhere to behavioral and academic expectations. (Half year class)

 

HOPE Squad (7th/8th grade)- 9025

The Hope Squad is composed of students who have been nominated by their classmates as trustworthy peers to serve as the eyes and ears of the school. Hope Squad members are trained to watch for at-risk students, provide friendship, identify warning signs, and seek help from adults. Through evidence-based training, Hope Squad members help prevent suicide in the school and community. (Half year class)

 

Counselor’s Aide (8th grade)- 0640

This course is designed as an opportunity for students to work with the counselors in the counseling office. Students will learn a variety of skills and the requirements of the various individuals in charge. The student must get approval from the counseling office. Grading will be Pass/Fail and will not have an effect on GPA. (Half year class)

 

Office Aide (8th grade)-0620

This course is designed as an opportunity for students to work with the secretaries in the front office. Students will learn a variety of skills and the requirements of the various individuals in charge. The student must get approval from the office. Grading will be Pass/Fail and will not have an effect on GPA. (Half year class)

 

Library Aide (8th grade)- 0610

This course is designed as an opportunity for students to work with the secretaries in the front office. Students will learn a variety of skills and the requirements of the various individuals in charge. The student must get approval from the office. Grading will be Pass/Fail and will not have an effect on GPA. (Half year class)

 

Peer tutor (7th/8th grade)- 6344

Peer Tutor is a service‑learning course that pairs general‑education students with classmates who have profound disabilities. Students work as compassionate classroom partners to assist with academic tasks, support individualized learning goals, and build meaningful friendships. Through hands‑on experience, tutors develop practical skills in communication, patience, collaboration, and differentiated support while contributing to an inclusive school community. (Half year class)

Printable Course Catalog

3200 A & B - Integrated Science 7	Full Year
4070 A & B - Language Arts 7	Full Year
5219 A & B - Mathematics 7	Full Year
6100 - Utah Studies	Half Year (Semester 2)
8010 A & B - College & Career Awareness	Full Year
9469 A - Colt Academy	Half Year (Semester 1)
All SPED classes for IEP and students in the “PEAK” Gifted and Talented program will be scheduled. These classes are REQUESTS only; we can’t guarantee they will get the classes they request.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 1: Select Required PE Class

	Select
7600 - Beginning Fitness ½ year
7650 - Intermediate Fitness ½ year

 

Step 2: Pick ½ credit Fine Art Elective. Students may choose to take more than .5 fine art.

1100 - Art Foundations ½ year
1600 - General Music ½ year
1620 - Beginning Chorus ½ year
1621 - Beginning Chorus full year
1845 - Beginning Percussion full year
1847 - Beginning Band full year
1740 - Adv/Intermediate Band full year
1660 - Beginning Orchestra full year
1670 - Intermediate Orchestra full year
1860 - Advanced Orchestra full year
1953 - Drama ½ year
1951 -Social Dance ½ year
DLI STUDENTS ONLY Add All 3 Classes for your DLI Language
4505 - Spanish 3 DLI full year 4502 - Spanish Culture & Media C ½ year 4503 - Spanish Culture & History D ½ year
4535 - Portuguese 3 DLI full year 4532 - Portuguese Culture & Media C ½ year 4533 - Portuguese & History D ½ year

 

Step 3: Choose an additional 3.5 elective credits. (Full year classes equal a full credit, ½ classes equal .5 credit) CATEGORY 3: Electives: Rank in order of preference.

4800 - Spanish 1 Full year
4952 - Portuguese 1 - Full Year
5223 - Math Lab - Full Year
9469S - Science Lab -Full Year
4940A -Intro to Publications ½ year
4021 - Creative Writing ½ year
4990 - Speech & Debate ½ year
9469 - Learning Strat/study hall ½ yr
8701 - Coding 1 ½ year (Intro class - programming)
8702 - Coding 2 ½ Year (Animation game   creation) - Must compete Coding 1 prior (S2)
7761- Team Sports ½ Year
7750A - Beginning Weights - ½ Year
8443A - Intro to FACS
9025 - HOPE Squad
Language Arts Lab (Teacher request) Please contact Jr. High counselor to request this class
Peer Tutor - ½ Year (application)

 

Student Name _______________________________      Lunch Number ___________________

Printable Course Request

These are ONLY REQUESTS - not guaranteed classes.
All SPED classes for IEP and students in the “PEAK” Gifted and Talented program will already be in schedule.
REQUIRED CLASSES - already in your schedule

4080 or 4080 G Language Arts 8 or Gifted LA 8	Full year
5217 o 5217 G - Math 8 or Gifted Math 8	Full Year
3240 or 3240 G Science 8 or Gifted Science 8	Full Year
6120 A & B - Us History	Full Year
7100 - Health	Half Year
8584 - Digital Literacy	Half Year

 

Step 1: This Step is only for DLI Students. Skip to Step 2 if you are not in a Dual Language Immersion Program. Select your DLI program below.

DLI STUDENTS ONLY ALL 3 classes are required for DLI
4506 - Spanish 4 DLI full year 4502 - Spanish Culture & Media C ½ year 4503 - Spanish Culture & History D ½ year
4536 - Portuguese 4 DLI full year 4532 - Portuguese Culture & Media C ½ year 4533 - Portuguese & History D ½ year

 

Step 2: Choose 6 elective classes you are interested in taking. Rank them in order from 1 to 6.

Elective Classes	Rank
1625 - 8th Grade Chorus full year
1845 - Band (wood/percussion) full year
1847 - Band Brass full year
1740 - Intermediate Band full year
1650 - Advance Band - full year
1660 - Beginning Orchestra full year
1670 - Intermediate Orchestra full year
1860 - Advanced Orchestra full year
5223 - Math Lab - Full Year
9469S - Science Lab -Full Year

4800 - Spanish 1 Full year
4810 - Spanish 2 Full Year
4952 - Portuguese 1 - Full Year
4952 - Portuguese 2 - Full Year
1953 - Drama ½ Year
1951 - Social Dance ½ Year
7761- Team Sports ½ Year
7750 A - Beginning Weights ½ year
7750 - Adv Weights - ½ year - Must take Beg Weights 1st
4021 - Creative Writing ½ year
4990 - Debate ½ year
9025 - HOPE Squad ½ year
9459 - Learning Strategies ½ year
9255 - Outdoor Survival - ½ year
8857 - Explore Tech (woodshop) - ½ year
8443 - Adv FACS Exploration - ½ year
1100 - Art Foundations - ½ year
1600 - General Music - ½ year
1623 - 8th Grade Chorus ½ year
1623 - Intro to Publications ½ year
8701 - Coding 1 - Intro Class (Programming)
8702 - Coding 2 - Animation / Gaming ( must complete Coding 1)
Application Courses
Peer Tutor ½ year
Publications (Yearbook)
Teacher/Office/Library/Counseling AIDE* ½ yr
Aide classes- Permission needed

 

4800 - Spanish 1 Full year   4810 - Spanish 2 Full Year   4952 - Portuguese 1 - Full Year   4952 - Portuguese 2 - Full Year   1953 - Drama ½ Year   1951 - Social Dance ½ Year   7761- Team Sports ½ Year   7750 A - Beginning Weights ½ year   7750 - Adv Weights - ½ year - Must take Beg Weights 1st   4021 - Creative Writing ½ year   4990 - Debate ½ year   9025 - HOPE Squad ½ year   9459 - Learning Strategies ½ year   9255 - Outdoor Survival - ½ year   8857 - Explore Tech (woodshop) - ½ year   8443 - Adv FACS Exploration - ½ year   1100 - Art Foundations - ½ year   1600 - General Music - ½ year   1623 - 8th Grade Chorus ½ year   1623 - Intro to Publications ½ year   8701 - Coding 1 - Intro Class (Programming)   8702 - Coding 2 - Animation / Gaming ( must complete Coding 1)   Application Courses Peer Tutor ½ year   Publications (Yearbook)   Teacher/Office/Library/Counseling AIDE* ½ yr   Aide classes- Permission needed

Student Name:                                 Lunch #                                 

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Welcome

Future STANSBURY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL COLTS

Administrative Team

Principal: Krista Sparks Vice Principal: Kayden Calder

Counseling Team

Mandi Thomas Bria Elfors

The Modified 6‑Block Schedule

There are 6 classes per day. Classes 1–6 are on “Blue” Days. Classes 7–12 are on “White” Days.

Math, Language Arts, and Science meet every day.

Early Release Day

Friday is Early Release Day.

Stansbury Junior High School – COLTS

School Hours: Mon–Thurs: 8:05 AM – 2:45 PM Friday: 8:05 AM – 1:35 PM

Sample Schedule in Skyward

Find your classes under “Schedule” on the left menu.

Student Access – SKYWARD

Currently Scheduled Class example: Period 10 – College & Career Awareness

Column 1 shows the class period. Periods 1–6 are Blue Days. Periods 7–12 are White Days.

Example Schedule Table (abbreviated):

Period 1 (8:00–9:10) – Honors Language Arts 7 – Julianna Williams – Days B – Room 02 Period 2 (9:15–10:25) – Yoga Jr High – Marc Vickers – Days B – Gym Period 3 (10:30–11:40) – Honors Integrated Science 7 – Richard Lesueur – Days B – Room 13 Period 4 (12:10–1:25) – Honors Mathematics 7 – Rebecca Darling – Days B – Room 24 Period 5 (1:30–2:40) – Utah Studies – Jeff Gorringe – Days B – Room 17 Period 6 (8:00–9:10) – Honors Language Arts 7 – Julianna Williams – Days G – Room 02 Period 7 (9:15–10:25) – Band 2 – Natalie Snyder – Days G – Room 40 Period 8 (10:30–11:40) – Honors Integrated Science 7 – Richard Lesueur – Days G – Room 13 Period 9 (12:10–1:25) – Honors Mathematics 7 – Rebecca Darling – Days G – Room 24 Period 10 (1:30–2:40) – College & Career Awareness – Blaire Nelson – Days G – Room 37 Period 11 (8:00–8:25) – Advisory/Learning Strategies – Alexander Huxford – Days B,G – Room 04

Schedule Continued

Examples of how to read your schedule:

• Teacher name appears under the course title.

• Classroom number appears after “Room.”

• “Days B” indicates a Blue Day class.

• “Days G” indicates a Green/White Day class.

Sample Schedule in Skyward (Additional View)

Under “Currently Scheduled Class,” Skyward shows what class you have at any time on any day.

Sample Schedule Summary

Science, Math, and Language Arts occur every day at the same times.

Lunch Information

Lunches are based on your 4th or 9th period teacher. There are 2 lunches. Students cannot choose their own lunch.

Students with Special Education Services

If you have an IEP, the Special Education Department will notify counselors of correct class placement.

Schedules may adjust in the weeks before school starts. IEP/SPED courses will already be included; students may add electives.

PEAK Program

Purpose: Provide enriched and rigorous academic experiences for gifted and talented junior high students.

All 6th graders take the CogAT to determine eligibility.

PEAK Courses:

• Math

• Science

• ELA tied with Social Studies

More information: Tooele County School District Gifted Programs website.

GEM Elementary

Gifted program for grades 3–6. Students attend one hour per week for enrichment. Identification occurs at end of 2nd grade or upon entering TCSD.

PEAK Junior High

Students may qualify for zero, one, two, or all PEAK courses. Placement is determined individually.

AP/CE High School

Advanced Placement (AP) and Concurrent Enrollment (CE) courses allow students to earn college credit.

TCSD Accelerated Programs

Includes PEAK and other advanced academic pathways.

Out of Boundary Requests / DLI

Out‑of‑boundary requests are open until February 21. Required for DLI students who do not live in their program’s boundary.

Program locations:

• Stansbury Jr High / Stansbury High – Spanish, Portuguese

• Clarke Johnsen Jr High / Deseret Peak High – Spanish, Russian

Schedule Requests

Please take a copy of the 7th grade course request form and review it with your student at home.

SJHS counselors will visit elementary schools in the next few weeks to collect course requests for incoming 7th grade students for the 2025–2026 school year.

These are only requests. The school will try to place students in the classes they want, but placement is not guaranteed.

Schedule Changes

TCSD updated the schedule change policy. Schedule changes are only allowed for the following reasons:

• DLI schedule conflicts or requirements

• Missing core or required classes

• IEP conflicts or requirements

• Gaps or missing classes in a schedule

• Medical concerns

Procedure: Fill out the schedule change Google Form (available in August). A counselor will contact you by email or phone. There are no open office hours for schedule changes.

Required Courses – 7th Grade

• 5219 – Math 7

• 4070 – Language Arts 7

• 3200 – Science

• 8010 – College & Career Awareness (CCA)

• 6100 – Utah Studies

• 9469 – Colt Academy

• 7600 – Beginning Fitness or 7650 – Intermediate Fitness

• ½ credit of Fine Art (multiple options available)

DLI Portuguese

• 4535 – Portuguese 3 DLI (full year)

• 4530 – Portuguese Culture & Media A (½ year)

• 4531 – Portuguese & History B (½ year)

DLI Spanish

• 4505 – Spanish 3 (full year)

• 4500 – Spanish Culture & Media A (½ year)

• 4501 – Spanish Culture & History B (½ year)

Stansbury Jr High – 7th Grade Course Requests 2025–2026

These are only requests; classes are not guaranteed.

Required Classes (Already in Schedule)

• Integrated Science 7 – Full Year

• Language Arts 7 – Full Year

• Mathematics 7 – Full Year

• Utah Studies – Half Year

• College and Career Awareness – Full Year

SPED and PEAK classes will already be included.

Step 1: Required PE Class (Choose One)

• 7600 – Beginning Fitness (½ year)

• 7650 – Intermediate Fitness (½ year)

Step 2: Fine Arts Electives (Choose at Least One)

Students must take at least one fine art class. They may take more as electives.

Options include:

• 1100 – Art Foundations (½ year)

• 1600 – General Music (½ year)

• 1620 – Beginning Chorus (½ year)

• 1621 – Beginning Chorus (full year)

• 1845 – Band Wood/Percussion (full year)

• 1847 – Band Brass (full year)

• 1740 – Intermediate Band (full year)

• 1650 – Advanced Band (full year)

• 1660 – Beginning Orchestra (full year)

• 1670 – Intermediate Orchestra (full year)

• 1671 – Advanced Orchestra (full year)

• 1953 – Drama (½ year)

• 1955 – Drama (full year)

Step 3: Additional Electives (Choose and Rank 5)

Options include:

• 4800 – Spanish 1 (full year)

• 4952 – Portuguese 1 (full year)

• 4475L – Language Arts Lab (full year)

• 4223L – Math Lab (full year)

• 4021 – Creative Writing (½ year)

• 4990 – Debate (½ year)

• 9025 – HOPE Squad (½ year)

• 9469 – Learning Strategies/Study Hall (½ year)

• 8701 – Coding/Gaming (½ year)

• 7761 – Team Sports

• Beginning Weights (½ year)

• Peer Tutor (½ year)

DLI Students Only: Must include language and both culture classes for their program.

Backpack Policy

Students may carry backpacks from class to class. Backpacks must be carried on shoulders; rolling backpacks are not allowed. Backpacks should not be overloaded. Each desk has a hook for storing backpacks. All bags are subject to search.

Cell Phones, Smartwatches, and Personal Devices

Devices may be brought to school with parent permission but must be turned off and stored in backpacks during school hours.

Students may not use devices during school hours or on school grounds, including recess, to call or text.

The office phone is available for student use with permission.

TCSD is not responsible for personal devices.

Exceptions may be made for students with:

• Health care plans (e.g., continuous glucose monitors)

• IEPs

• 504 plans

Exceptions require a meeting with the principal, teacher, and case manager.

Immunizations

Utah requires all 7th grade students to be fully immunized by the first day of school.

Most students will need:

• 1 Tdap

• 2 Varicella (Chickenpox)

• 1 Meningococcal shot

Verification or a new exemption form is required by August 18, 2025.

Questions Slide

Stansbury Colts Stansbury Junior High

Website: https://stansburyjuniorhigh.tooeleschools.org (stansburyjuniorhigh.tooeleschools.org in Bing) Helpful information can be found under the “Counseling” link.

How to See Your Course Requests

Students log into their Chromebook, then go to: tooeleschools.org → Skyward → Skyward for Students

In Skyward: Select “Schedule” from the left column.

Skyward Messages Examples

Examples of teacher messages appear, such as:

• Grades updated

• Winter concert date change

• Math grade reminders

Request Courses for 2025–2026

In Skyward, select: “Request Courses for 2025–2026 in Clarke N Johnsen Jr High School.”

A course request box will appear showing available and selected courses.

If your Skyward shows “Tooele Jr” instead of Clarke Johnsen, contact the counseling office.

Get Involved

Students are encouraged to join after‑school clubs and intramurals, such as:

• Cross‑Country

• Drama Club

• Intramurals

• Japan Club

• Track Club

• EA Sports Club

• And more

Club booths are available to explore.

Course Fees

Some courses have fees, marked with an asterisk on the request form.

Fees can be paid online once the school year begins.

Families should ensure emails, phone numbers, and emergency contacts are updated in Skyward.

Closing Slide

Thank you for being here tonight.

Students: complete your “Safari Hunt” for a chance to win a Jag Prize.

Families are invited to walk through the school, visit classrooms, and explore club booths.