Guthrie Center Junior High School is located in the southeast area of town. The facility was built as an addition to the high school in 1993. The building is host to approximately 100 students in 7th and 8th grade. The classrooms are departmentalized, with a number of exploratory classes for the students to get a better understanding of the world around them. Opportunities are also found outside of the classroom. A broad range of athletic activities is offered, as well as instrumental and vocal music, Academic Team, Destination Imagination and Mock Trial. A student council is also formed to help the students gain a better understanding of government and also encourage community involvement.
WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL UNIQUE?
NCA Transitions Endorsement
*Accredited Exemplary Status Transitions Endorsement through North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.
*Ensures that all children are prepared to be successful as they move from one level to the next troughout the educational process.
*At the end end of 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades students will have an exit interview involving the student, parents, and advisor.
Fine Dining
*Learn the proper etiquette of fine dining.
*Enjoy an outstanding five course meal.
Springbrook Nature Center
*Bird Banding
*Archery
*Explore the marsh and study aquatic life
Science Center of Iowa Field Trip
*Visit the Challenger Learning Center and Planetarium
SCHOOL HOURS
Classes begin at 8:20 A.M. and are dismissed at 3:40 P.M.
