Encinal Junior Jets

2. Junior Jets
Building Early Foundations for College & Career Readiness
● A small, community-oriented middle school
experience
● Strong focus on the social & emotional needs of
middle school scholars
● Scholars explore post-secondary goals starting in
grade 6
● Welcoming 90 6th grade scholars, and few 7th &
8th grade scholars as space allows

3. Jets S.O.A.R.
Safe
Organized
Accountable
Respectful

4. W.E.B.

5. A Day in the Life of a 6th Grader
Sample Schedule
ELA/History Core (2+ hours)
Math/Science Core (2+ hours)
Lunch
PE/Advisory (1 hour)
Elective (1 hour)

6. A Day in the Life of a 7th or 8th Grader
Sample Schedule
Science (1 hour)
Math (1 hour)
7th/8th grade math/Algebra 1/Geometry
ELA/History Core (2+ hours)
Lunch
Elective
Beginning/intermediate/Advanced band, French
1/2, Spanish 1/2, computers, drama, the arts
PE/Advisory
Access and Opportunity

7. Advisory
Small cohorts which meet to discuss the academic,
social, and emotional needs and goals of our scholars.
Some topics include:
● The adolescent brain
● College & career exploration
● Study skills and time management
● Community service
● Goal-setting

8. College and Career Readiness
● Middle school years are all about exploration
● Our curriculum includes:
o Money and budgeting
o Interest surveys
o Career exploration
● Exposure to all options: including community colleges, state
colleges, and private universities.

9. College Visits

10. Tech is Integrated, Not an After-thought
● Google Apps for
Education
● Chromebooks
● School Loop
● Interactive technology

11. Junior Jet Scholars are encouraged to...
● Participate in a “get-to-know you” interview before the
school year starts
● Attend a Junior Jets Orientation
● Arrive to school on time
● Participate in at least one extra-curricular activity per
semester
● Wear the Junior Jet wardrobe every day
● Check daily assignments and review weekly progress
on School Loop with their family