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OUR MISSION

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The teachers and administrators of Gunn Junior High believe that each student will have the opportunity to learn and master the basic curriculum components for his/her appropriate grade level. The continuous enforcement of this belief, carried out in a safe and orderly learning climate, nurtures self-worth and dignity.  This belief will ensure that students are prepared each year to succeed at their next level of endeavor.

CONTACTS

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HELPFUL LINKS

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STUDENT HOLIDAYS

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September 5

September 23

October 10

November 23-25

December 21- January 4

January 16

February 20

March 12-16

April 6

May 4 *

May 28

June 1 *

* Bad Weather Make-Up

REPORT CARD DATES

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October 7 - 1st Report Card

November 18 - 2nd Report Card

January 12 - 3rd Report Card with 1st Semester Averages

February 24 - 4th Report Card

April 20 - 5th Report Card

June 6 - 6th Report Card with 2nd Semester Averages (mailed home)

SBDM COMMITTEE

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END OF THE YEAR INFORMATION

Library books:
All library books are due by May 18th.  All fines must be paid by May 18th.

Medication in the Clinic:
All medication must be picked up by 3:45 PM on the last day of school or it will be thrown away.

 

 

 

ATHLETIC BANQUET
May 10, 6:30 PM in the Cafeteria

 

 

8th GRADE DANCE
May 11, 6:00-8:00 PM
in the Cafeteria

 

 

BAND AND CHOIR CONCERT
May 14, 6:00-9:00 PM at Levitt Pavilion
Band performs at 7:00 PM
Choir performs at 8:00 PM
Support the Band Booster club by purchasing snacks!

 

 

SPRING PLAY
"THE BASEBALL SHOW"
May 16, 6:30 in the Cafeteria
$2 admission & $1  snacks                                    

 

 

 

6th GRADE CLUSTER MEET
May 18, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Gunn Jr. High
Bring money to buy PTA Spirit items!

SWAMPFEST
May 18, 2:00-4:00 PM 
Bring money to buy snacks! 

 

 

ORCHESTRA & CHOIR BANQUET
May 18, 6:00 PM

 

 

Play It Safe!™ with Sexting and Cyberbullying
presented by The Women’s Center of Tarrant County
sponsored by the Gunn Junior High School Counseling Department

Monday, May 21             Parent Preview Night, 5:30-6:30 in the Library
Wednesday, May 23       Opt-Out Request due to school counselors
Friday, May 25                “Play It Safe!” presentation in P.E. & Athletic classes
 
 

ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT
May 23, 7:00 PM at Arlington High School

   

BAND AWARDS BANQUET
May 24, 6:00 PM in the Cafeteria

  

PARENT PORTAL

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 REPORT STUDENT ABSENCE
Call the
Attendance Office
682-867-5400

 

GUNN EVENTS

Calendar

SEE YOUR
STUDENT'S GRADES

Parent SelfServe

 

STAAR STUDY GUIDES
Available for free online

Click Here

STAAR DATES

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March 26 - 8th Math (7th PAP Math)

March 27 - 7th Writing Day 1 

March 28 - 7th Writing Day 2 & 8th Reading

April 24 - 7th Math & 8th Social Studies

April 25 - 7th Reading  & 8th Science

*Get a good night's sleep!

*Eat a good breakfast!

*Arrive on time!

*Do your best!

HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION

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GEAR UP FOR HIGH SCHOOL!

       

It's time for 8th Graders to start thinking about their Freshman Year of High School!

Gear Up for 9th Grade Presentation
(differences between high school and junior high school)

AHS Freshman Orientation Presentation
(signing up for 9th Grade classes)

9th Grade Course Selection Sheet

9th Grade Electives Selection Sheet

Career Cruising

 Plan on Transferring to a different High School?

Please visit the link below for information on fees and details on requesting a new transfer or renewing an existing transfer.

School Transfers
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TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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TEACHER OF THE YEAR
2011-2012

Ashley Brickey
Art

 

Congratulations, Ms. Brickey!  She has transformed the Art Curriculum at our campus and continues to inspire our Gators to experience their unique talents while exposing them to a variety of styles of visual art!  She also works with other teachers to create multi-disciplinary lessons, sponsors the yearbook, and runs the cover art contest for our annual planner!  Thanks so much for all you do for our campus!

GUNN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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Mascot: Gator 
Colors: Blue and Gold
Opened: Fall 1972
Namesake: Floyd M. Gunn, Arlington School Board,1952-1970 (President, 1964-1970)
Tarrant County School Board, 1971-1977 (President, 1975-1977)

 

Floyd M. Gunn
  
 
1912-2007

The "Oldest Living Gunn Gator in captivity" at 94, passed away on April 1, 2007 . He will be missed by family, friends, and over 6000 students, faculty and staff members of Floyd M. Gunn Jr. High School , whose lives he touched over the past 35 years. Mr. Gunn loved coming to the school, seeing the students and teachers, and taking part in the many activities at the school which bears his name.

In his honor, we have purchased a new marquee with funds raised through your generous contributions to the Floyd M. Gunn Memorial Fund.
 
THANK YOU!

GATORS GO GREEN!

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Take your recycling to the south parking lot at Gunn and help us raise money!


DISCLAIMER

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All links to other Web sites from this site have been pre-screened and assessed for appropriate content. However, the Arlington Independent School District and Gunn Junior High School do not assume and are not responsible for any liability and cannot guarantee that quality content standards will be maintained at these linked Web sites.  Please notify the webmaster immediately if these sites display inappropriate content.

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