CUSD Junior High Options

CUSD Junior High School Options

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The Chandler Unified School District is a premier district of choice. The junior high programs offered by CUSD are comprehensive and diverse empowering students with a stronger sense of self; an appreciation of the effort and dedication required for academic and personal growth; and drive, purpose, and confidence to succeed in high school.

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CUSD Junior High Schools

Andersen Junior High School

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College and Career Readiness Focus
Two-time recipient of Arizona Education Foundation A+ School of Excellence
Grades 6-8
Honor classes in Language Arts, Social Studies, Math and Science
Common assessments in all core curriculum classes
Six-period schedule allows for students to take up to 4 elective classes.
Extensive offering of elective classes:
- Band, Orchestra, Choir, Beginning Guitar
- Robotics and Engineering
- Family and Consumer Science (FACS)
- 6th graders (Computer Science)
- Spanish
- Traditional Physical Education and Athletic P.E. classes
Intervention and Remedial Programs:
- Read 180
- Study Skills classes
- Academic Lab on Thursdays
- After school tutoring
Responsible Thinking Program (RTP): school wide discipline program
Competitive Athletic Programs (Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer, Track, Tennis, Softball, Wrestling, Cross Country, Volleyball, Baseball, Unified Sports, Bird Ball Club)

Arizona College Prep Middle School

Rigorous college preparatory curriculum
Optional PSAT 8/9 testing offered
All 7th & 8th grade students are required to take Spanish as a World Language:
- 7th graders take the high school equivalent Spanish 1
- 8th graders take the high school equivalent Spanish 2
Membership participation in the National Junior Honor Society
Dedicated, enthusiastic and highly-qualified teachers who serve as good models of learning and character
Use of Cornell note-taking and Second Step SEL program
Tutoring offered before / after school
Providing regular and meaningful homework assignments
Expecting only high standards of personal conduct of all students and adherence to a school uniform policy
Comprehensive elective program including but not limited to: TV/Media Productions, PE, Yoga, Band, Art, Choir, and Orchestra, Engineering
Small academic environment, but with a wide range of extracurricular opportunities (athletics, clubs, competitions, etc.)
East Valley Conference participants for both boys and girls in the following athletics: flag football, soccer, cross-country, basketball, track and field, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis, and wrestling
Limited convenient bus transportation offered
One-to-one devices
Targeting interventions/enrichments provided as part of progress monitoring of student success consistently and throughout the year
Required participation for all students in the school wide Independent Research Project

Basha Accelerated Middle School

Bogle Junior High School

Accelerated (GRIT Program) and Honors Offerings
Geometry and Algebra 2 (High School) for qualifying junior high students
Dual Language Immersion Advanced Mandarin Program
Exclusive one-year elective exploratory offerings including STEM Pathways, Art Pathways and Media Pathways
AVID Certified School: Advancement Via Individual Determination
Site developed and celebrated PBIS respect initiative
Homework Hub before and after school that offers students daily homework assistance
Math Foundations and Study Skills classes available
Adaptive Physical Education
Full extra-curricular athletic program - competition within the East Valley Athletic Conference
PSAT for 7th and 8th graders
Community service opportunities
Mindfulness room
School Clubs, including:
- National Junior Honor Society
- AVID club
- Student Council
- Gardening Club
- Recreational Sports Club
- GLEE Club
- Competitive Robotics Club
- Native American Club
- Math Club
- Art Club
- Chess Club

Casteel Junior High School

Premier STEAM program featuring Project Lead the Way with special emphasis in Computer Science, Engineering and Entrepreneurship
PSAT testing for all 8th-10th graders
Full set of college credit opportunities through AP and Dual enrollment courses
Individualized meetings for every freshman that create unique academic/college and career learning plans implemented throughout the high school experience
ECAP-Personalized education plans beginning in 9th grade
Sports Academies for football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, pom, cheer, and soccer 7-12
Advanced levels of Spanish, American Sign Language and French and German
Highly qualified teachers in all subject areas
Outstanding opportunities in fine arts
Modern large school amenities with increased individualized attention through 7-12 grade school environment
Separate spaces for our 7-8th grade and 9-12th grade students to provide a unique experience for both middle school students and high school students

Chandler Online Academy (7-12)

Chandler Online Academy is a fully virtual option for students in Chandler Unified School District. Currently, the Academy offers Comprehensive Health and Art Appreciation courses for CUSD high school students.
CUSD plans to expand Chandler Online Academy's online course offerings in the new school year. In addition to the individual online course enrollment option, Chandler Online Academy will ultimately provide full-time enrollment and complete graduation pathway options for CUSD students.

Elite Performance Academy

High-quality comprehensive instructional program for students in grades 3-8
Recognizes specific needs of student athletes by providing flexibility within instructional programs through our state-approved blended approach to instruction
Rigor and relevance met using site-based and online instruction
Collaboration with local gyms, studios, and centers
Transportation provided after school to participating practice facilities (or parents may choose to pick their student up from school)
Students in grades 3-8 who participate in an associated or organized competitive program can apply

Payne Junior High School

A+ School
Highly qualified teachers in all subject areas.
Gifted (CATS) and Honors (language arts/math/science)
Students are placed on core academic teams: Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. Enabling strong student/teacher relationship and fostering a sense of community.
East Valley Conference participants for both boys and girls in the following athletics: flag football, soccer, cross-country, basketball, track and field, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis, and wrestling.
Technology 1:1 Chromebook to help students reach the goal of becoming 21st Century Learners
Variety of electives, including: Band, Orchestra, Choir, Spanish, Art, Ceramics, Physical Education, Family and Consumer Sciences
Project Lead the Way engineering program available.
Before and after school clubs such as Lego Robotics, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, Yearbook and Book Club.
Academic support programs to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Santan Junior High School

Campus culture of family, team building and collaboration
Competitive athletic programs
Accelerated Curriculum
Award-winning Fine Arts program
Engineering - Design and Modeling, Robotics
Gifted program
Diverse student population
Opportunities for before and after school clubs and activities
School within a School Model (130-150 students per team)
Tutorials – daily for Core Classes
Comprehensive Special Education Programs
Top scoring students in state standardized testing
Extensive electives program, including foreign language
Character Counts! Positive Behavior Recognition Programs
Stormin’ Scholar Recognition Program

Willis Junior High School

Willis Junior High is proud to have been serving our Chandler community for 40 years! We take a great deal of pride in identifying individual student needs and fostering academic, social, and emotional growth. Diverse academic offerings include:

Honors
- Accelerated courses in core academic areas, including AVID
STEAM Academy
- Academically rigorous program focused on preparing students for high school International Baccalaureate and STEM programs
Intervention Programs
- Classes to increase student fluency in reading and mathematics
Electives that include a highly acclaimed music program (band, orchestra and choir), engineering, photography, Spanish, art, and physical education

At Willis, we have a pathway to success for every student. We cordially invite your family to be a part of our Firebird community.