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 namesA–Gn Mrs. Sandoval

(esando2@neisd.net)Go-N Mrs. Everest(levere@neisd.net)O-Z Mr. Ansley

(mansle@neisd.net)Counseling Office Phone Number:

210-356-2961

8:20 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.

Lunch is 30 minutes.

1ST ENGLISH Pre AP Mr. Taylor Room A017

2ND SOCIAL STUDIES Mr. Griffin Room A035

3RD MATH Pre AP Mrs. Kilzer Room A011

LUNCH (10:50-11:20) Cafeteria

4TH SCIENCE Mr. Froboese Room A120

5TH (1) P.E. Coach Scott Gym

5th (2) Health Coach Walls Room 037

6TH Reading Pre AP Mrs. Cloud Room A016

7TH A.I.M. Mr. Griffin Room A035

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.

The Three-Year Plan

Is a working document that can change

Is to be reviewed & revised as needed

It is a tool to be used by parents and students to help track required credits

Assists in planning for high school, college, and 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 are required to participate in concerts and contests after school.

•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 are required 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 are required 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 is a full year 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

• Pre AP English and

Pre AP Reading

OR

Regular English and

Regular Reading

• Pre AP Math

OR

• Regular Math

• Science

• Social Studies

• P.E. / Health

• A.I.M.

• Elective

OptionsOption 1

• AIM

• Band

• Health/PE

Option 2

• AIM

• Orchestra

(Beginning)

• Health/PE

Option 3

• AIM

• Orchestra

(Advanced)

• Health/PE

Option 4

• AIM

• Choir (M or F)

• Health/PE

Options (Continued)

Option 5

• AIM

• Art

• Health/PE

Option 7

• AIM

• Theater Arts/Health

• PE/PE

Option 6

• AIM

• Theater Arts/Debate

• Health/PE

Options (Continued)

• Option 8

• AIM

• Theater Arts/Debate

• Health/PE

• Pre AP English and

Pre AP Reading

OR

• Regular English and Regular Reading

• Pre AP Math

OR

• Regular Math

• Science

• Texas History

• P.E./Athletics

• Electives

• Pre AP English and Pre AP Reading

OR

• Regular English and Regular Reading

• Pre AP Algebra I

OR

• Regular Math

• Pre AP Science

OR

• Regular Science

• Pre AP American History

OR

• Regular American History

• P.E./Athletics

• Electives

High School Credit Courses

for 7th and 8th Grade Students • Principles of Arts, Audio Video

Technology, and Communications

(1.0 credit)

• Principles of Applied Engineering

(1.0 credit)

• Spanish 1A (7th Grade) (must complete

1B in 8th grade to get 1.0 hs credit)

High School Credit Courses

for 8th Grade Students Only

• Health (0.5 credit)

• Spanish 1B (1.0 credit for passing both Spanish

1A and 1B)

• Spanish I (1.0 credit)

• Pre AP Spanish II Native Speakers (2.0 credits)

• Algebra I Pre AP (1.0 credit)

• GT Algebra I Pre AP (1.0 credit)

To pass the 6th grade you must:

Pass Language Arts (Reading & English)Pass MathPass Science Pass Social Studies

Maintain good attendanceMinimum overall average=70

In May 2017 we will welcome our future bulldogs from Canyon Ridge, Stone Oak, Tuscany Heights, and Las Lomas. Students will tour the school and visit the elective and academic classrooms. The students will also have an opportunity to eat a snack in the Bush Middle School cafeteria!

PUP CAMPIncoming 6th grade students will:

• Meet the sixth grade teachers • Receive an orientation of Bush

»School Tours»Lockers»Cafeteria procedures»Opportunity to purchase Bush gear & PE uniforms

• Usually held the week before school begins