Welcome to the Class
of 2027
● Mr. Don Christie - Principal
○ dchristie@perrysburgschools.net
● Mr. Scott Buker - Assistant Principal - 7th Grade
○ sbuker@perrysburgschools.net
● Dr. Chad Warnimont -Assistant Principal - 8th Grade
○ cwarnimont@perrysburgschools.net
● Mrs. Andrea Monheim - School Counselor - 7th Grade (22-23 School Year)
○ amonheim@perrysburgschools.net
● Mr. Tom Przybylski - School Counselor - 8th Grade
○ tprzybylski@perrysburgschools.net (22-23 School Year)
Meeting Agenda
● Clubs, activities, extra-curriculars available
● Discuss academic options and electives
● How to complete the registration form
● Important upcoming events/dates
● Frequently asked questions
Clubs And Activities
Drama Club ROX
Mock Trial H.I.P.P. (Nominated)
Musical Pep Band
Math Counts Quiz Bowl Team
Yearbook Winter Running Club Youth To Youth Student Council
Girls Stem Club Yearbook Power Of The Pen
Show Choir
Extra-curricular
Fall Sports - Girls/Boys Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Cheerleading
Winter Sports - Girls/Boys Basketball, Wrestling, Cheerleading
Spring Sport - Track
“Typical Day”
● Building open for students to enter at 7:15 am
● Breakfast served at 7:30 am
● Warning Bell 7:46 am
● 1st period begins at 7:50 am
● Each class period 47-50 Minutes
● 4 minutes between each class - staggered bells
● 7 Period Schedule + Lunch
● Majority of 8th grade classes on 2nd floor
● Students divided into four teams A, B, C, D
● Three mixed grade level lunch periods (4th period = 10:22-10:52, 6th period = 11:13-11:43, 8th period = 12:04-12:34)
● Jacket Period - 25 minute period at the end of each day Monday-Friday = Meaningful Silent Reading (MSR)
● Dismissal = 2:45 pm
8th Grade Academics
Each student will already have the following classes included on their schedule:
1. English/Language Arts - Full Year 2. Social Studies - Full Year
3. Science - Full Year 4. Math - Full Year
Full Year Elective Options
● Band Band video link
● Orchestra Orchestra video link
● Choir Choir video link
○ Can take two.
○ Class will meet every day.
● Foreign Language = Chinese, French, Spanish
○ GPA Requirement of 3.25 - GPA written on form
○ High School Credit (Will be included in H.S. GPA)
● Academic Study
○ Opportunity for students to complete assignments, read, or work on group projects during the school day
Semester Elective Options
● Academic Study
● Art 1
● Art 2 (Art 1 is not required as a prerequisite)
● Industrial Technology
● Library Assistant Or Office Assistant
● Physical Education ***High School Credit
● STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Intervention Supports
● English/Language Arts Lab
● Math Lab
● Multi-sensory Reading Lab (Wilson)
○ Teacher recommendation - Pass/Fail
○ Standardized test scores (OST/STAR)
○ Take the place of an elective
○ Parent/guardian can also request
○ Can be adjusted during year
Turn the form into
the Student Services Office by Tuesday,
February 8
Important Dates
● Tuesday, February 8, Registration forms due
● Wednesday, July 13, 6:30 pm, Athletic Fall Code of Conduct Meeting
● Monday, August 1, 7th/8th Football 1st practice
● Monday, August 1, Volleyball/Cross Country 1st practice
● Tuesday, August 9, 3:00-8:00 p.m. - Orientation Night, Schedule Pickup, Fee Collection, Students able to walk their schedule
● Wednesday, August 10, 3:00-8:00 p.m. - Orientation Night, Schedule Pickup, Fee Collection, Students able to walk their schedule
● Tuesday, August 16, First day of school for 8th grade only
● Wednesday, August 17, First day of school for 7th grade only
● Thursday, August 18, Both grade levels
● Thursday, August 25, Open House 6:30-8:30 pm
JHPO =
Junior High Parent Organization
Color Run Book Fairs
Holiday Craft Show Dances
Frosh Fest T-shirts Teacher Grants Books For Students Cookie Jar
Jacket Way
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find course descriptions for each subject?
Course description guides are available in the Student Services office and also online at the following link: Student Services.
Where can I find the registration form because my child lost it?
Extra registration forms are available in the Student Services office and also on online at the following link: Student Services.
When will schedules be available?
Schedules will be available be picked up at the Orientation Nights on August 9, 10, and will also be able to be viewed on PowerSchool the first week of August.
When will the building be open for students to walk their schedule?
The building will be open during Orientation Nights on August 9, 10, and information will be shared when there will be additional times available.
Frequently Asked Questions Continued
Can I change my schedule if I do not like the electives or want to drop a class?
Scheduled change requests are discouraged. Any schedule change requests should be sent to the 8th grade School Counselor, Mr. Przybylski tprzybylski@perrysburgschools.net
Can I request my child to have a certain teacher or be on a certain team?
No, this is not an option.
Can I request to have my child to have a certain lunch?
No, student lunches are scheduled by the Team they are placed on their schedule.
