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TRANSITIONING TO MIDDLE SCHOOL
PURPOSE To provide general information about planning
for middle and high school
To begin the planning process for students and their families
To explain some of the changes that will affect students in the future
Counselors are assigned based on students’ last names
A–F Mrs. Sandoval([email protected])
G-N Mrs. Wendorf([email protected])
O-Z Mr. Ansley([email protected])
Counseling Office Phone Number:210-356-2961
8:20 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.
Lunch is 30 minutes.
1ST ENGLISH Pre AP Mrs. Taylor Room A017
2ND SOCIAL STUDIES Mr. Griffin Room A038
3RD MATH Pre AP Mrs. Kilzer Room A011
LUNCH Cafeteria
4TH SCIENCE Mr. Froboese Room A120
5TH (1) P.E. Coach Scott Gym
5th (2) Health Coach Walls Room P401
6TH A.C.L. Ms. Starkweather Room A013
7TH A.I.M. Mrs. Taylor Room A017
8TH Band Mr. Rosas Room B161
CLASS SCHEDULEEXAMPLE
SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE REQUIRES PLANNING
Preparation for high school success and rigor requires students to
take rigorous middle school courses develop meaningful goals learn and utilize strong study skills
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
NEISD has an initiative to ensure that after high school, all students are prepared to enterA four-year college or universityA junior or community collegeA trade or technical schoolThe military orThe workforce
Taking rigorous courses in middle school prepares students for college and career course work in high school.
Students wishing to rank in the Top 10% of their high school class need to pursue rigorous academic courses to prepare for high school.
HIGH SCHOOLGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Math, English, Science, and Social Studies
TAKE FOUR YEARS OF MATH
TAKE FOUR YEARS OF ENGLISH
TAKE FOUR YEARS OF SCIENCE
TAKE THREE YEARS OF SOCIAL STUDIES
THE THREE-YEAR PLAN
Is a working document that can change
Is to be reviewed & revised as needed Assists with tracking preparation for
high school Assists in planning for college & career
choices
• All 6th graders are required to take 1 semester of P.E. and 1 semester of health.
• 4 semesters of P.E. are required in middle school. 1 semester must be taken each year with the 4th semester flexible over the 3 years of middle school.
• P.E. uniforms are required; maroon gym shorts and a Bush T-shirt.
• Teacher recommendation is required.
• **The Athletic Course counts as P.E.
BOYS: football, basketball, track
GIRLS: volleyball, basketball, track
**The Athletic Course is a one year commitment and students must participate in at least 2 of these sports.
A semester of a fine art is required by the state of
Texas. NEISD recommends one year or two semesters of a fine art over the 3 years in
middle school.
• Students must audition with band directors to determine which instrument the student will play.
• Students will also have to participate in concerts and contests after school.
• Band is a full year course.
• Band counts as a fine art.
Students will learn to play stringed instruments such as violin, cello, viola and string base.
Students will also have to participate in concerts and contests after school. Orchestra is a full year course. Orchestra counts as a fine art.
Students will sing, learn to sight-read and learn proper vocal techniques. Students will also have to participate in
concerts and contests after school. Choir is a full year course. Choir counts as a fine art.
Activities include drawing, painting, and sculpture. Art I is a semester course and counts as a fine art.
This class emphasizes acting and dramatics. Theater Arts is a semester course and counts as a fine art.
•Semester long course•Open to all grade levels•Excellent reading and writing skills•This course does not count as a fine art
Debate
• Pre AP English and Advanced
Contemporary Literacy
OR
• Regular English and Regular Reading
• Pre AP Math OR
• Regular Math
•Science•Social Studies•P.E. / Health•A.I.M.•Elective
AIM/Elective/Health/PE
OptionsOption 1
• AIM
• Band
• Health/PE
Option 2
• AIM
• Orchestra (Beginning)
• Health/PE
Option 3
• AIM
• Orchestra (Advanced)
• Health/PE
Option 4
• AIM
• Choir
• Health/PE
Option 5
• AIM
• Art/Health
• PE/PE
Option 6
• AIM
• Theater Arts/Health
• PE/PE
Option 7
• AIM
• Art/Theater Arts
• Health/PE
Options (Continued)
Options (Continued)
Option 8• AIM• Theater Arts/Debate• Health/PE
Option 9• AIM• Art/Debate• Health/PE
• Pre AP English and Advanced
ContemporaryLiteracy OR
• Regular English andRegular Reading
• Pre AP Math OR
• Regular Math
• Science
• Texas History
• P.E./Athletics
• Electives
• Pre AP English andAdvanced Contemporary
Literacy OR • Regular English and
Regular Reading
• Algebra IOR
• Regular Math
• Pre AP ScienceOR
• Regular Science
• Pre AP American History
OR
• Regular American History
• P.E./Athletics
• Electives
Courses for
High School
Credit
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT COURSES
FOR 7TH AND 8TH GRADE STUDENTS
•Principles of Arts, Audio Video Technology, and Communications
(0.5 credit)•Principles of Manufacturing (0.5 credit)•Spanish IA (7th Grade) and Spanish IB (8th Grade) (1.0 credit for both courses)
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT COURSESFOR 8TH GRADE STUDENTS ONLY
• Concepts of Engineering and Technology (0.5 credit)• Health (0.5 credit)• Spanish IA (7th Grade) and Spanish IB (8th Grade) (1.0 credit for both courses)• Spanish I (1.0 credit)• Algebra I PreAP (1.0 credit)• Algebra I PreAP/GT (1.0 credit)
To pass the 6th grade you must:
Pass Language Arts (Reading & English)
Pass MathPass Science Pass Social Studies
Maintain good attendanceOverall Average=70
In May 2015 Canyon Ridge Elementary, Stone Oak Elementary, Tuscany Heights Elementary, and Las Lomas Elementary future Bush Bulldog students will have the opportunity to come to Bush Middle School for their 5th grade visit. The students will tour the school and visit the elective and academic classrooms. The students will also have an opportunity to eat lunch at Bush Middle School!
PUP CAMPIncoming 6th grade students will:
• Meet the sixth grade teachers • Receive an orientation of Bush
• School Tours• Lockers• Cafeteria procedures• Opportunity to purchase agendas, Bush gear & PE uniforms
• Usually held the week before school begins
