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Exeter Township Junior High

151 East 39th Street | Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3320

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  • Office

    x3004 Alex Brown, Principal
    x3003 Jennifer Cooke, Assistant Principal
    x3001 Nancy Barrasso, Attendance Secretary
    x3002 Patti Suruskie, Secretary

  • Counseling & Guidance

    x3015 Autumn Rheaume, Counselor A-L
    x3014 Kimberly Shaw, Counselor M-Z
    x3012 Shannon Buser, Secretary

  • Nurse

    x3016 Kathy Blume

  • Psychologist

    x3010 Chad Rutherford

  • Technology Support

    x3209 CaroleMcGarry

Note: Faculty phone numbers go to voice mail during school hours

  • Art

    x3108 Kimberly Lopez
    x3107 Colin Temple

  • Computer Applications

    x3116 Kevin Adams

  • English & Reading

    x3104 Hillary Arndt
    x3103 Sophie Cannon
    x3211 Megan Heller
    x3114 Heather Kelly
    x3105 Cheryl Larson
    x3106 Alison Patton
    x3219 Nina Reynolds
    x3102 Stephanie Walters

  • Fitness & Wellness

    x3127
    x3126 Shannon Schmidt

  • Librarian

    x3008 Kate Sowers

  • Mathematics

    x3112 Kelvin Altemose
    x3303 Laura DeLong
    x3301 Scott Haag
    x3305 Sara Prout
    x3306 Jayme Raffauf
    x3302 Shawn Seidel
    x3304 Kathy Topper

  • Music

    x3122 Micah Albrycht
    x3123 Melissa Crotty
    x3221 Kyle Luckenbill

  • Science

    x3205 Brenda Brenner
    x3207 Gretchen Hess
    x3208 Nicole Keen
    x3204 Michelle Obst
    x3203 Tracy Powell
    x3206 Darryl Schucker

  • Social Studies

    x3226 Dena Burkhart
    x3202 Brad Galuska
    x3218 Cynthia Jurasinski-Boyer
    x3201 Janine Lucas
    x3227 Mike Noecker

  • Special Education

    x3210 Abigail Elsavage, Learning Support
    x3017, Stephanie Isselmann, Gifted
    x3215 Kaitlyn Kontopodias, Learning Support
    x3216 Amy Lubenow, Emotional Support
    x3113 Alyssa Raab, Life Skills
    x3101 Michelle Raccuglia, Learning Support
    x3220 Erin Schermerhorn, Learning Support
    x3117 Robyn Shaffer, Autistic Support

  • Technology Education

    x3206 Darryl Schucker
    x3111 Zachary Schools
    x3224 Jason Zalno

  • Therapist

    x3217 Kristin Swartley, Speech Therapist

  • World Languages

    x3212 Nichole Mandel, Spanish,
    x3219 Nina Reynolds, French
    x3104 Carolyn Woodford, German

Home » 8th Grade

Math

Algebraic Concepts

Understand patterns, relations and functions using multiple representations
Use numbers, symbols, words, tables and/or graphs appropriately
Use models to represent quantitative relationships

Geometry

Analyze two and three-dimensional geometric shapes and understand geometric relationships
Transformations and symmetry
Locate points or describe relationships using a coordinate plane

Numbers & Operations

Demonstrate and understanding of numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers and number systems
Understand the meanings, use operations, and understand how they relate to each other.
Compute accurately and fluently and make reasonable estimates

Data Analysis & Probability

Organize, display, interpret or analyze data
Answer questions using data
Use appropriate statistical methods to analyze data
Apply basic concepts of probability or outcomes
Develop inferences and predictions or draw conclusions based on data or data displays

Measurement

Understanding measurable attributes of objects and figures, and the units, systems and processes of measurement.
Apply appropriate techniques, tools and formulas to determine measurements.

Physical Science

Energy

Types of energy and energy conversions
Means of energy transfer
Classify energy sources
Law of conservation of energy
Identify alternative energy resources

Scientific Process

Design and conduct scientific investigations
Utilize tools of a scientist
Practice laboratory safety

Principles of Motion & Force

Speed and Acceleration
Gravity and Friction
Newton’s Law of Motion
Law of Conservation and Momentum
Work using simple machines

Fundamentals of Chemistry

Use models to describe atomic structure
Identify periodic trends
Utilize symbols and chemical formulas

Matter

Properties of matter
Chemical and physical changes
Law of Conservation of Mass

English & Reading

Interpret/Analyze Fiction & Non-Fiction

Identify, compare, describe, analyze and evaluate components of fiction and non-fiction
Identify, interpret and analyze figurative language
Identify and interpret point of view
Distinguish fact from opinion and essential from nonessential content
Identify author’s claim and bias
Read, analyze, compare, interpret and comprehend a variety of texts: non-fiction, fiction and poetry

Comprehension & Reading Skills

Vocabulary development
Word recognition skills
Make inferences, conclusions and generalizations
Identify main idea and details
Identify genre and summarize a text

Required Reading

Several texts
Response to reading
Comprehension assessments
Literature circles
Projects

Writing Projects/Skills

Argumentative
Informative
Narrative essays
Text-dependent analysis
Paragraph development
Word choice/vocabulary
Descriptive words/details
Audience/voice
Identify/use figurative language
Editing and revising skills

World Languages

French 1

Grammar/punctuation
Greetings/courtesies
Objects, commands
Alphabet, numbers
Geography
Culture
School subjects
Time
Food
Weather/seasons

Spanish 1

Grammar/punctuation
Greetings/courtesies
Objects, commands
Alphabet, numbers
Geography
Culture
School subjects
Time
Food
Weather/seasons

German 1

Grammar/punctuation
Greetings/courtesies
Objects, commands
Alphabet, numbers
Geography
Culture
School subjects
Time
Food
Weather/seasons

Social Studies

Early American Government

Key figures, documents and policies

Early Settlements

English colonial settlements and society

Key people who impacted Early American cultures

Causes and effects of the French and Indian & American Revolutionary Wars

Westward expansion and the War of 1812

Civil War

Comparison/contrast of north, south and west
Reconstruction

Art

2- and 3-dimensional art
Elements of graphic design
Art history and criticism
Problem-solving projects

Music

Music Explorations

Improvisation
Script reading
Major production
Modern media
Film editing
Background music
Creative expression

Music Technology

Sampling, loops and editing using Garageband app
Basics of theater
Enhanced visual arts using music and sound recording technology

Performing Music

Chorus
Band
Orchestra

Fitness & Wellness

Team Building
Indoor Games
Badminton/ Pickleball
Floor Hockey
Basketball
Volleyball
Field Games
Baseball/Softball
Flag Football
Frisbee
Soccer
Lacrosse

Health Triangle
Mental Health
Stress
Social Problems
Body Changes
Effects of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, OTC and prescription drugs

Agilities/Plyometrics
Dance Dance Revolution
Physical Fitness Testing
Yoga/Pilates
Step Aerobics
Tae-Bo/Kickboxing
Pedometers/Heart Rate Monitors

Automation & Robotics

Mechanical systems
Energy transfer
Machine automation
Computer control systems
Use robotics platform to design, build and program real-world objects

Exploring Technology

Group and individual design activities
Brainstorm, visualize, model, construct, test and refine designs
Seven areas of technology
Electrical energy

Family & Consumer Science

Working with others
Individual responsibility
Family and community life
Self-efficacy
Food unit preparation
Nutrition
Consumerism relating to food
Personal health/wellness

Special Education

Life Skills

Emotional Support

Special Services

Learning Support in Reading & Math

Gifted Education

Itinerant Support

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Address & Contact Info

  • 151 East 39th Street
    Reading, PA 19606

  • District Phone:
    610-779-3320

  • Fax:
    610-249-0171

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Our Schools

Exeter Township Senior High

Exeter Township Junior High

Reiffton School

Jacksonwald Elementary

Lorane Elementary

Owatin Creek Elementary