7th Grade Orientation

Welcome Future Raptors!

Registration: Now

1. Course Request Form will be sent via ParentSquare TOMORROW. Forms must be submitted by Thursday, February 13.
2. Non-resident enrollment ends Friday, February 7 at 5 PM. If you live out of Riverview boundaries and have not submitted a Non-Resident Application, please follow these links:

Pay the $5 application fee

Complete the enrollment application

Registration: Immunizations

1. Start updating immunizations as soon as possible.
2. Submit proof to Amber Boyd, our Registrar, in the Counseling Center. If you had an exemption form in elementary school, you will need to fill out another form for junior high.

Registration: This Summer

1. Go to MCSD website to fill out registration for 2025-26 on July 28.
2. Pay school fees through myschoolfees.com *
3. Check your (student’s) Aspire account to see your schedule before school starts.
4. The first day of 7th Grade is Friday, August 15. Only seventh graders will be in the building that day.

Schedules & Changes

• Schedules (including the whole school schedule) are created based on what you select on your class selection form now.
• Changes can be made to your choices by emailing your school counselor. Changes after this school year ends are not guaranteed.
• Schedule changes may be made to a different course or into/out of an honors class at the semester.

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Schedule Change Requests

If you would like to request a change to your schedule next year, we will have a form in the Counseling Center for you to fill out and have signed by your parent or guardian. We will see if the change is possible.

To view Riverview’s full course change policy, please go to the school’s website.

Schedules & Aspire

• Schedules are typically finalized and released at the beginning of August to a student’s Aspire account.
• Parents and students will each need their own Aspire account, not a shared account.
• To get a student Aspire account:

Incoming 7th Graders: Aspire Familiarization

Required 7th Grade Classes

English 7 or English 7 Honors

Math 7 or Math 7/​8 Accelerated

Integrated Science 7

College & Career Awareness

Health

Beginning Fitness (PE)

Utah Studies

Full-Year Electives

Beginning Band *

Beginning Orchestra *

Choir *

Dual Immersion Spanish **

* Intermediate/Advanced classes require teacher approval

** Dual Immersion Spanish students will have a separate course request form

You will be expected to complete the full year.

Select these classes in TWO elective boxes.

Semester Electives

Art 1

Theater 1

Creative Coding

Peer Leadership Team / Sources of Strength

Learn more at https://sourcesofstrength.org/

Additional Semester of PE

(Only choose this one time as an elective)

Select these classes in ONE elective box.

Alternate Electives will be scheduled if the electives you requested are

not available.

These selections must be different from what you already requested.

Alternate Electives

Course Request Form

When you receive the link tomorrow, you will select classes as follows:

https://riverview.murrayschools.org/registration-3/

• Used for students to submit many, but not all, of their assignments
• Classroom lesson videos are not usually posted
• Students should attend in-person as much as possible and contact teachers if they are unable to attend to receive possible make-up work

Canvas

• Used for both parents and students to:
• Check grades
• Click on a class to see how students performed on individual assignments
• Check Citizenship
• Click on the citizenship to see reasons a class’ citizenship may have dropped
• Check attendance and tardies
• Check lunch balance

Aspire

Bell Schedule

Bell Schedule — Assembly

Lunches

• We have two lunches that are determined by 5th Period teachers. Counselors are not allowed to change lunches.
• Lunch is 25 minutes long.
• We have 4-5 different options for food.
• Once students have finished eating in the cafeteria, you can go outside for the remainder of lunch.
• There are bathrooms in the cafeteria if needed.

Advisory

• Wednesday between 3rd & 4th periods
• Checking in with the same teacher each week for updates on the school, lessons from the counselors or Mr. Roberts, study hall, or fun activities

Jurassic

• Thursdays & Fridays between 3rd & 4th periods
• Complete homework assignments early
• Retake tests/quizzes
• Get extra help from teachers
• Make up work to raise your grade
• If you’re passing all of your classes, you can join fun activities, such as Chill Room, Zen Zone, or Library
• No hall passes during Jurassic

Advisory & Jurassic

Tardies

• Be on time to every class every day!
• You must be in your seat with electronics and headphones put away
• Teachers often have an assignment or quiz to be completed the first few minutes of each class

• There are 5 minutes between each class for students to go to their locker, use the restroom, get a drink, and go from one class to the next
• Plan ahead by taking materials for a couple of classes at once from your locker and scheduling bathroom breaks to avoid trips between every class

• No backpacks in classroom or hallways
• Backpacks, jackets, and other items go into your locker
• No cell phones during instructional time
• Cell phones can be used before and after school, between classes, and during lunch
• With permission, students may use cell phones in the Counseling Center to call home

Backpacks & Cell Phones

CLAW Cards

• Earn a Claw Card and enter a drawing to receive prizes
• Go above and beyond in helping others, and you could earn a Golden Claw Card that can instantly be redeemed for a reward!

Communication

Use these methods to communicate with teachers:

• ParentSquare
• Email

Use these methods to communicate with administrators, counselors, secretaries, registrar, and nurse:

• Email
• Phone
• ParentSquare

Contact Information

Counseling Center: 801-264-7481

Registrar: Amber Boyd ext. 5570 aboyd@murrayschools.org

Secretary: Chantel Hatch ext. 5571 chatch@murrayschools.org

Counselors: 801-264-7446 (then dial the extension number)

Heidi Peaslee (A-L): ext. 5572 hpeaslee@murrayschools.org

Beth Leo (M-Z): ext. 5573 bleo@murrayschools.org

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Main Office: 801-264-7446

Principal: Earl Kauffman ekauffman@murrayschools.org

Assistant Principal: Mike Roberts mroberts@murrayschools.org

How are lockers assigned? What do I do if I have problems with my locker?

They are randomly assigned. We just started this last year, and it has been beneficial in helping students get to know students in other grades. The front office can help you with all things related to your locker.

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How long is each class period?

We have three schedules each week. Classes range from 34-50 minutes each.

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Will there be people around to help us find our classes?

Yes! Teachers, counselors, principals, and other staff members are in the hallways between classes to help with these types of situations.

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How much homework will I have?

It depends on the class and night. We do try to keep it manageable, and we offer Jurassic period twice a week to help.

FAQs

What languages are available, and when can we start a language class?

We offer Spanish starting in 8th Grade. If you are fluent in Spanish as an incoming 7th Grader and want to take Spanish, please contact your school counselor for more information.

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Will 7th Graders have classes with 8th and 9th Graders?

7th Graders may have Art, Theater, Band, Orchestra, or Choir with 8th and 9th Graders. All other classes are 7th Grade only.

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What do I do if I get picked on?

Immediately let an adult know. From there, our principals look into how they can resolve the issue.

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Can we use our own instruments, or do we have to use school instruments?

You are welcome to use your own instruments. The school has some you can rent if you don’t have your own.

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FAQs

Thank you for joining us!

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The school is open until 7:00 PM to explore.

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Ms. Peaslee will be in the library to assist with the instrument test drive.

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Ms. Leo, Mr. Roberts, and Mr. Kauffman will be around the school to help and answer any questions.