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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 Melissa Taylor, Assistant Principal
    x3001 Susan Purr, Attendance Secretary
    x3002 Patti Suruskie, Secretary

  • Counseling & Guidance

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

  • Nurse

    x3016 Kathy Blume

  • Psychologist

    x3006 Chad Rutherford

  • Technology Support

    x3209 Carole McGarry

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

  • Art

    x3214 Ryan Breton
    x3108 Kimberly Lopez

  • Computer Applications

    x3116 Kevin Adams

  • English & Reading

    x3103 Sophie Cannon
    x3104 Alexandria Embert
    x3211 Megan Heller
    x3105 Cheryl Larson
    x3106 Alison Patton
    x3219 Nina Reynolds
    x3117 Brindusa Said
    x3102 Stephanie Walters

  • Fitness & Wellness

    x3126 Anna McNutt
    x3127 Ryan Thomas

  • Librarian

    x3008 Kate Sowers

  • Mathematics

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

  • Music

    x3122 Micah Albrycht
    x3123 Melissa Crotty
    x3221 Kyle Luckenbill

  • Science

    x3208 Meredith Heffner
    x3207 Gretchen Hess
    x3205 Brenda Kobie
    x3203 Tracy Powell
    x3206 Darryl Schucker

  • Social Studies

    x3202 Brad Galuska
    x3218 Cynthia Jurasinski-Boyer
    x3201 Janine Lucas
    x3227 Mike Noecker
    x3226 Mackenzie Ricketts

  • Special Education

    x3215 Ryan Contento, Learning Support
    x3210 Abigail Elsavage, Learning Support
    x3114, Justin Blatt, Gifted
    x3216 Amy Lubenow, Emotional Support
    x3113 Alyssa Raab, Life Skills
    x3101 Michelle Raccuglia, Learning Support
    x3215 Alaina Tunnell, Learning Support
    x3220 Sara Werner, Learning Support

  • Technology Education

    x3206 Darryl Schucker
    x3111 Zachary Schools
    x3224 Jason Zalno

  • Therapist

    x3217 Kristin Swartley, Speech Therapist

  • World Languages

    x3112 Cory DiGuardi, German
    x3212 Nichole Mandel, Spanish,
    x3219 Nina Reynolds, French

Home » 7th Grade

Math

Algebraic Concepts

Understand patterns, relations and functions
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.

Life Science

Genetics

Acquired vs. inherited traits
DNA replication and protein synthesis
Inherited diseases and environmental influences
Advances in genetics

Biology/Cell Biology

Characteristics and needs of living things
Components of cell theory
Structures and functions of organelles
Cell division

Gardening & Composting

Taxonomy

Scientific Skills

Practice lab safety
Scientific inquiry

Botany

Plant structures
Types of tropisms

Ecology

Environmental organization and balance
Ecological cycles
Components of food webs
Interactions between organisms

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

Social Studies

Civilization and Culture of Egyptians, Greeks & Romans

Renaissance & Reformation

Early & Late Middle Ages

Eastern Europe & Middle East

Crusades

Geography, Legends & Archeology

Computer Applications

Google applications
Computer communication Systems/Internet search
Keyboarding skills

Music

General Music

Beginning to Ensemble I
Take Time in Life
High Life
Ethnic Music
Rhythms in Modern Day
Folk Music and Folk Rock
Rock and Roll
Beatles/British Invasion
Soul and Motown

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

7th Grade Block

Art

Optical illusions
Graffiti pop art
Pollock initial art
Print making
Digital image self-portraits
Kaleidoscope
Color, value and drawing
Flower pastels (O’Keeffe)

Medical Detectives

Measure/interpret vital signs
Body systems/brain A&P
Analyze genetic testing (DNA)
Examine medical histories
Research pathogens
Diagnose and propose treatment Virtual autopsy

Automation and Robotics

Learn mechanical systems
Energy transfer
Coding
Problem/solving
Collaboration
Development of robotics platforms

Exploring Technology

Application of design process to solve problems
Influence of creativity and innovation
Use of design software (123 D) to create virtual image of design
Use design to build project

Special Education

Life Skills

Emotional Support

Special Services

Learning Support in Reading & Math

Gifted Education

Itinerant Support

Exeter Township Junior High School

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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