Welcome Rising 7^th Graders

Mrs. Ruff and Mrs. Palmer

JMS 2026-2027

Scheduling Information Assembly

�VA Standards: MC7��Objectives:��*The student will gain an understanding of the expectations of what � a 7^th grade schedule is composed of. ��*The student will be given the core and elective classes.��Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO’s)�* I can recognize the 7^th grade schedule. �* I can select my elective classes for 7^th grade.���

What Does 7^th Grade Look Like?�Mr. Cavanaugh-Principal

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• 7^th Grade Assistant Principal

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• 7^th Grade School Counselor

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• 3 Teams

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• 4 Core Classes
• 1 Elective (yearlong)
• PE
• Core Plus

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• Mrs. Fletchall

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• Mrs. Palmer

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• Panthers, Cool Cats and Pumas

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• 4 Core Classes
• 2 Semester Electives
• PE
• Core Plus

What’s Different about 7^th Grade?

6th Grade

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• Music classes yearlong

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• Electives classes

Choose 4 and 1 alternate

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• Lunch 12:25 - 12:55 p.m.

• PE & Elective Bells 6 or 7

7^th Grade

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• Music classes yearlong (same)

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• Electives classes

Choose 2 and 1 alternate

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• Lunch 11:30 - 12:05 p.m.

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• PE & Elective Bells 4 or 5

7th GRADE BELL SCHEDULE

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** Core Classes will continue to be block scheduled for the 2026-2027 school year **

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7^th Grade Elective Classes:

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Semester Electives

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7th Grade Semester Electives

Mrs. Alston

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Exploratory Art students will:

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• Develop a basic foundation of art and how it affects the world around them.

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• They will explore, analyze, and investigate the creative process.

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• Students will apply the elements of art and the principles of design to solve design problems,using traditional and contemporary art media.

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Ms. Chavez

FACS TOPICS

• Life Skills!
• Nutrition
• Cooking
• Laundry Care
• Needs vs. Wants
• Self Care
• Stress Management
• Budget & Finance
• Community Service and Sewing

At Jolliff, our class makes CHKD surgery bears and tooth fairy pillows and scrunchies as part of a community service projects

It is a way to use your sewing skills to give back to the community.

Semester Course

7th Grade Textile Project

DIY Pillow

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8th Grade Textile Project

Tote Bag

Mrs. Davis

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• The study of Spanish,French, German and Latin
• Vocabulary and pronunciation
• Basic phrases
• Culture
• Geography
• Art
• Music

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Mrs. Swindle

Intro to computer science

Computing Systems

Algorithms & Programming

Data Analysis

Impacts of Computing

What you will learn in cs

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Hardware-

BAsed Programming

(robots)

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Networking and the internet

Cyber-

Security

7th grade Students will continue to explore concepts and practices related to:

PROGRAMS STUDENTS may USE

IN 7TH GRADE CS

Project stem

Scratch

typing

CODE.ORG

Sphero Robots

Makecode arcade

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Computer Science

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• CS is focused more on academics and student-led computer science exploration.

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Spheros

Block Based language programming

Computer Science

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• CS is focused more on academics and student-led computer science exploration.

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MakeCode Arcade

Mr. Barnard

Students learn to be engineers as they define problems, research and brainstorm solutions, build prototypes, and test and refine.

Students will have a chance to use build things, cut things, race things, and fly things.

Students will launch rockets, race cars, invent new machines, 3D-print, use power tools, and Computer Aided Design software.

Aside from the humans, everything in the room is possible because of Technology. Inventors and innovators have made life as we know it possible.

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Technology Education class will tap into your interests in technology and help prepare you for an increasingly technology-influenced world.

Mrs. Lobb

Mrs. Fowler

For students who have a desire to grow their math foundation skills in a fun environment.

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Project Based Learning

Games

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IXL Program

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Math

is FUN !

M Mrs. Rossettini

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Music: Year Long Elective Classes

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Mrs. Rosenberg

Mrs. Govan

Music: Year Long Classes�

Band 7– Mrs. Rossettini

• 7^th grade Band- prerequisite is 6th grade Band or an audition is required.
• Students refine musical skills.
• Perform Collaborative settings.
• Increase performing opportunities.
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Orchestra 7-Mrs. Rosenberg

• 7^th grade Orchestra- prerequisite is 6th grade Orchestra or an audition is required
• Students refine musical skills.
• Perform Collaborative settings.
• Increase performing opportunities.
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Chorus 7- Mrs. Govan

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• Prerequisite is 6th grade chorus or an audition is required
• Provides to enhance musical skills and vocal techniques.
• Gain proficiency in music fundamentals and expression.
• Increase performance opportunities to include competitions and field trips.

Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA)

Students interested in enrolling in CVA courses should complete the application during the 2026-2027 scheduling window (January 5 - March 12, 2026).

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The deadline to submit CVA course requests  March 12, 2026.  Space is limited and course availability is determined by enrollment so the earlier students submit their course requests the greater chance they have to secure a seat.

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The Link for the application is posted on the Chesapeake Public School website and Jolliff Middle School website.

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Rising 7th Grade

Online Scheduling Instructions

STEP 1

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2026-2027 School Year, Grade 7

STEP 2

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STEP 3

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2026-2027 School Yer

STEP 4

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February 13, 2026

Let’s Review

Where do I go to enter my

elective options?

StudentVue

How many semester electives

can you take in the 7th grade?

2 Semester Electives

What is the deadline for

entering my elective options?

February 13, 2026

What happens if I do not select my elective options with my family?

Your school counselor will enter your electives.

sherri.ruff@cpschools.com

Cruising Into 7th Grade

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