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JJHS Curriculum

At Jasper Junior High School, we are committed to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success. Our curriculum is built on the Alabama State Standards, which outline the essential knowledge and skills students need to succeed in each subject.

In addition to the state standards, JJHS implements the A+ College Ready Curriculum school-wide and Project Lead the Way Curriculum. We We also integrate The New Art and Science of Teaching methods, a research-based framework that enhances instructional practices and student engagement.

Our goal is to provide a balanced, challenging, and innovative learning environment that meets the diverse needs of all students. You can explore the detailed standards by visiting the following link.

 Alabama State Standards

A+ College Ready Curriculum

Project Lead The Way Curriculum

Below are resources utilized by  Jasper Junior High School teachers, including textbooks and supplementary reading materials that support our curriculum.

 

 

7th Grade Mathematics

Envision Mathematics Volume 1  ISBN-13: 978-1418269494

 

7th Grade ELA

Written in Bone by Sally M. Walker ISBN-13: 978-0822571353

The Skin I'm In by Sharon G. Flake  ISBN-13: 978-1368019439

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak  ISBN-13: 978-0375842207

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle  ISBN-13: 978-0312367541

A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park  ISBN-13: 978-0547577319

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collings  ISBN-13: 978-0439023528

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman  ISBN-13: 978-0060530945

 

7th Grade Civics/Geography

Civics in Practice: Principles of Government and Economics ISBN-13: 978-0030429835

World Geography ISBN-13: 978-0547484792

 

8th Grade Science

Holt Science and Technology: Physical Science 978-0030664816

 

8th Grade ELA

The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor ISBN-13: 978-0142409411

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson ISBN-13: 978-1678625733

Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams ISBN-13: 978-1481465816

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (No Fear Shakespeare Edition from SparkNotes) ISBN-13: 978-1586638481

The Outsiders ISBN-13: 978-0142407332

 

8th Grade History

World History: Ancient Civilizations Through the Renaissance ISBN-13: 978-0547485829