OLYMPIA SCHOOL DISTRICTJefferson Accelerated

Math & Science Program JAMS

Program Philosophy

• Focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

• Highly challenging integrated coursework

• Open to all students on a space-available basis, with preference given to students showing exceptional strength in math and science

Program Basics

• Where: Jefferson Middle School• Who: 6th Grade Teacher: Jana Dean

7th Grade Teacher: Burke Anderson 8th Grade Teacher: Jessica Wade

• How: Transportation provided by families unless district opportunities are available

Program Basics

• Guided by state standards

• Greater depth and breadth

• Compressed curriculum

• Three hour program for 6th Grade

• Two hour program for 7th & 8th Grade

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Leadership

Inquiry

Technology

Integration

JAMS Program Details

• Hands-on lab activities• Apply math and science into real-world engineering projects

or other applications• Look at sustainability and environmental resources

(renewable energy, water resources, etc.)• Use of technology to complete assignments and to interact

with classmates and community• Teachers collaborate with community partners (Intel, state

and local agencies, St. Martin’s University, Evergreen State College)

• STEM/CTE (upper level classes)

Schedule

1. Math

2. Science

3. Physical Education

4. Language Arts/English

5. Social Studies

6. Music (Band ,Choir, Orchestra)

Traditional 6th Grade Schedule

JAMS 6th GradeSchedule

1. Math

2. Science

3. Mind Builders

4. Language Arts/English

5. Social Studies

6. Music

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JAMS 6th Grade Topics

• Science Topics Introduction to Energy Scientific Process Earth History Diversity of Life Catastrophic Geologic Events

• Math Topics Equations Rates & Ratios Probability Surface Area & Volume Computation with rational numbers

JAMS 7th Grade Schedule

1. Math

2. Science

3. Elective (i.e. Spanish, Robotics, Shop, Reach*, Algebra)

4. Language Arts / English

5. Social Studies

6. Physical Education or Music

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* Reach is an accelerated humanities based elective

JAMS 7th Grade Topics

• Science Topics Covered• Populations and Ecosystems• Planetary Science• Sources and Uses of Energy• Catastrophic Climatic Events

• Math Topics Covered• Algebraic Expressions• Linear Equations & Functions• Exponential Functions• Proportions • Geometric Transformations on the Coordinate Grid

JAMS 8th Grade Schedule

1. Physical Science

2. Physical Science Applications

3. Algebra (or Geometry)

4. Music, P.E., Elective (i.e. Spanish, Shop, * Reach)

5. Language Arts / English

6. Social Studies

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* Reach is an accelerated humanities based elective

JAMS 8th Grade Topics

• Science: Physical Science• Newton’s Laws• Force and Motion• Properties of Matter• Transformation and Conservation of Energy• Chemical Interactions and Reactions

• Math: Algebra at JMS or Geometry at CHS

Students who successfully complete 8th gr. JAMS will receive:

• 1 credit of high school science and• 1 credit of high school math (or 2 if in Geometry)

As 8th graders, JAMS students will take high school science and math classes.

Criteria for Student Success

• Strong work and study habits• MSP scores for Reading, Writing, Math, and Science at level 3 or

level 4. • MAP scores for Reading and Math above the 85th Percentile. • Those who maintain semester grade of C or better in JAMS classes

tend to perform well in high school level classes.

**Map testing is available at JMS if your child has not been tested.

Selection Process

Lottery

• Pool 1: • Students meeting criteria for success will be randomly selected until all

spots are filled or names are exhausted, whichever comes first.• MSP scores – Level 3 or 4• MAP scores – 85th percentile and above

• Pool 2: • Space permitting, students not in Pool 1 will be drawn to fill remaining

spots with preference given to students who meet the following criteria: • MSP scores – High Level 2 and above• MAP scores – 75th percentile and above

• Waiting List: • If space is filled and applicants remain, those students will be placed on

a waiting list based on selection criteria.

Timelines—Next Steps• Pool 1 applications due Thursday, February 20

must be turned into JMS by 4PM.

• Pool 1 lottery occurs on March 3.• Pool 2 lottery will occur within two weeks after the original lottery.• Families will be notified within a week of the lottery.

Applications submitted after the deadline will be drawn at a later date, if spots remain.

Applications can be submitted at any time to be placed on the waiting list for that school year.

Questions?