BRYAN ISD PATHWAY TO MIDDLE SCHOOL 7 - 8 PARENT AND STUDENT INFORMATION NIGHT SPRING 2017
BRYAN ISD MISSION AND VISION Bryan ISD, the district of choice, will provide positive educational experiences that ensure high school graduation and post-secondary success. CHILDREN FIRST. ALWAYS.
BRYAN ISD MIDDLE SCHOOLS (7-8) • Davila • INQUIRE Academy (Gifted and Talented Academy)** • Stephen F. Austin o Odyssey Academy (Science & Technology Academy)** (Transportation provided for programs) **Transfer required if you are not zoned to the campus where you will be attending the program.
CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION • Shannon McGehee – Principal • Brandon Jayroe – Principal • Lynred Hoepfner – Dean of Instruction • Sheri Parker – Dean of Instruction • Nathan Bruner – Assistant Principal • Robert Casey – Assistant Principal • Jonathan Pozzi – Assistant Principal • Ebony Davis – Assistant Principal • TBD – Assistant Principal • TBD – Assistant Principal
CAMPUS COUNSELORS • Heidi Ragusa • Tanya Johnson • Julie Henry • Kara Sullivan • Jennifer Jones • Jere Savage
REGISTRATION PROCESS • New and Current Middle School Counselors will visit with students to plan for next year – February 20 th – March 7 th (students will receive course selection sheets and course guide books) • Applications for Odyssey & Inquire due by March 6 th for students not currently in the program but wish to apply • Request for Transfer due by March 10 th @ 5:00PM (all forms are online) • Course Request Forms returned to Current Campus Counselor by March 24 th • Course verifications will be sent to parents late April • Schedules will be mailed in August • DMS/SFA will host an Ice Cream Social prior to the start of school for students to walk their schedules
7 TH GRADE SCHEDULE • Language Arts (2 periods one for reading and 1 for writing): Regular or Pre AP • Math: Regular or Pre AP • Science: Regular or Pre AP • T exas History: Regular or Pre AP • Electives : Band, Choir, Orchestra, Art, Theatre, Technology Applications, College and Career Readiness/Teen Leadership, Dance, PE, Athletics o There may be other opportunities with in the specific programs/academies o Students may be assigned other electives based on specific needs
8 TH GRADE SCHEDULE • Language Arts: Regular or Pre AP • Math: Regular or Algebra I Pre AP • Science: Regular or Pre AP • US History: Regular or Pre AP • Electives : Band, Choir, Orchestra, Art, Theatre, Technology Applications, Investigating Careers, Spanish, Dance, Individual/Team Sports (PE), Athletics o There may be other opportunities with in the specific programs/academies o Students may be assigned other electives based on specific needs
PRE-AP • Pre Advanced Placement • More rigorous curriculum designed to challenge and help get students ready for college • When determining whether to sign up – think about interests, future goals, academic strengths, current teacher input • Encourage all students to take a least one Pre AP
ELECTIVES • PE Requirements • Fine Arts Requirement • Try new things to help determine future interests When determining what to sign up for think about interests, talents, and future goals
STAAR TESTING • 7 th • Reading • Writing • Math • 8 th • Reading • Math* • Science* • Social Studies
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES G e t I nv o l v e d ! G e t I nv o l v e d ! G e t I nv o l v e d ! • Fine Arts – Choir, Band, Orchestra, Art, Theatre • Athletics – Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, Cross Country, Track • Clubs – Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, Art Club, Yearbook, Peer Mediation, Drama Club, Cheerleading, Campus Court • Academics UIL
WHAT THE STUDENTS REALLY WANT TO KNOW? “Do I have to wear an ID?” Yes, all students are required to wear an ID. “Is there a Dress Code?” Yes, students are required to follow the Bryan ISD dress code “Do I have to dress out at PE?” Yes, students are required to dress out for PE. It is part of their grade “Do I get choices at LUNCH ?” Yes, students get to choose from multiple choices for lunch. Some examples include pizza, nachos, orange chicken, chicken and waffles, and spaghetti.
WHAT ARE THE MILESTONES YOU NEED TO BE THINKING ABOUT? • Succeeding in Middle School • High School Graduation Requirements including Career Pathways • PSAT, TSI, SAT, ACT Testing • College entry requirements • College and Scholarship Applications • Financial Aid planning • Job outlook
WHAT CAN YOU DO AS A BISD MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT TO ENSURE YOUR ARE READY FOR THE MILESTONES? R e m e m b e r Yo u r A B C s • A cademics – Focus on success • B ehavior – Focus on being the best you can be • C onsistent Attendance - Focus on being in class, on time, every day S e t G o a l s t o e n s u r e y o u r e m e m b e r y o u r A B C s
WHAT CAN YOU DO AS A PARENT TO CONTINUE TO YOUR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT? SUPPORT • Have open communication with Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators • Get involved with Parent Activities on Campus • Sign up for Campus Committees • Attend programs/events involving our students • Encourage your student to… sign up for Pre AP , get involved with a school activity, go to tutorials, talk about homework, etc.
QUESTIONS? Ways to stay connected… • Sign up for Remind • Class of 2022 – Will be 8 th grade • Class of 2023 - Will be 7 th grade • Facebook Page: Davila Middle School in Bryan ISD SFA Middle School in Bryan ISD • Twitter: @DMStexans • Instagram: davilatexans
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