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| Directions to Friendswood
Junior High School: From Houston,
take I 45 South, exit FM 2351, left on FM 518, right on W. Shadowbend,
left on Laurel. FJH is located at 402 Laurel Dr. |
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listen to radio stations KIKK 650, KTRH 740, KILT 610, TV station
KTRK 13, KPRC 2, KHOU 11 and local Network affiliated TV stations
for announcements concerning the dismissal or cancellation of
school or the time when classes will be resumed if such dismissal
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Friendswood Jr High School
402 Laurel Drive
Friendswood, TX 77546
281-482-7818
Fax: 281-996-2529
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- FRIENDSWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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- ABOUT US
- Friendswood Junior High School is located in Friendswood,
Texas primarily a residential area located in the northwestern
corner of Galveston County, approximately 25 miles from downtown
Houston. City
of Friendswood Online
We are the only Junior High School in the Friendswood Independent
School District. Friendswood Junior High School houses approximately1000
7th and 8th grade students.
We at Friendswood Junior High School are an Exemplary campus
and are proud to be a part of a TEA Recognized district. Our
goal is to assist our students in the development of their academic
skills, as well as provide them with opportunities to participate
in a variety of extracurricular activities.
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- SCHOOL HISTORY
Friendswood Junior High opened in 1949 as the district's
orginal K-12 Friendswood School. The campus has enlarged over
the years to include the original historical building, the main
building, the round building and the new building.
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- PARENT ORGANIZATION
- Parents are encouraged to join and take an active role in
the Parent Teacher Organization (PT0).
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- PARENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
- Many parents and friends work in classrooms with students
and help teachers prepare learning activities. Others help in
the library, office or with FJH activities.
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- STUDENT ACTIVITIES
- Clubs & Organizations
- Cheerleading, German Club, Junior National Honor Society,
Junior Thespians, Student Council, Yearbook/Photography, Robotics,
Science Club, Chess Club, Junior Colorguard, Math Counts
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- Competitions
- Special Olympics, Drama/Speech Festivals, Robotics, Math
Counts, Chess Tournaments
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- COUNSELING PROGRAM
- Two certified counselors are provided to assist students
in academic planning, problem solving and dealing with everyday
problems that face students. Part of the guidance program is
helping new students feel at home with teachers and new friends.
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- ACADEMIC TEAMING
- Seventh and eighth grade classes are set up in a team format.
A student will be on a team of four core teachers who specialize
in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
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- CORE CURRICULUM
- Language Arts
- Classes emphasize written composition, reading analysis and
comprehension, with students completing a major project/essay
each grading period. Pre-AP classes are reading and writing intensive
with student performance aimed at achieving the analysis and
synthesis levels of critical thinking.
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- Mathematics
- The curriculum offers a wide variety of courses based on
the student's assessed needs and level of understanding. From
the concrete with much emphasis on computation and application
to the abstract levels of algebra and geometry, students will
encounter a challenging, rigorous mathematics class.
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- Science
- Classes cover a wide range of interesting topics. Students
learn the scientific method and how to develop a testable hypothesis
in a safe laboratory environment. Pre-AP science classes are
also available for those students who are seeking a more challenging
curriculum.
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- Social Studies
- Seventh grade social studies is an overview of Texas history,
geography and culture, while eighth grade studies U.S. geography
and history. Pre-AP social studies classes are also available
each year, featuring writing intensive, in-dept coverage of Texas
history and U.S. history. World Geography is an elective option
for high school credit.
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- SPECIAL PROGRAMS
- Art
- Art I students have opportunities to paint, draw, sculpt
and produce pottery while Art II students add to those skills
through an in-depth study of techniques, artists and careers
in art.
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- Band
- The FJH has three bands for students with previous experience-Symphonic,
Honors and Concert. Please visit FJH Band at website www.fjhband.org
for more details.
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- Choir
- Students in Treble Choir, Mustang Chorus, and Concert Choir
are ability-grouped by audition. The students study sight-singing,
and prepare for concerts and contests in the region. Chamber
Choir is a small, extra-curricular, auditioned group that performs
popular music at community events and competes in ensemble contests.
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- Foreign Language
- Latin, German, French, and Spanish are offered with one year
of high school credit awareded upon the successful completion
of two years at FJH.
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- Physical Education
- Conditioning and Wellness physical education is offered at
FJH. Conditioning focuses on competitive sport skills; whereas,
Wellness emphasizes individual movement, rhythm and perceptual
awareness skills.
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- Theatre Arts
- Theatre Arts I and II students have the opportunity to learn
theatre skills on stage with class productions each semester.
Students also have numerous extra-curricular options, including
attending theatrical performances and drama festivals, auditioning
for the all-school musical/play, and earning membership in the
International Thespian Society.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The staff, students, parents, and community of Friendswood Junior
High are devoted to academic excellence and the cultivation of
individual strengths and talents for all students.
The school will provide a supportive climate and promote self-reliance,
self-esteem, and respect for the rights of others.
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