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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
• 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
• Lynred Hoepfner – Dean of Instruction
• Nathan Bruner – Assistant Principal
• Jonathan Pozzi – Assistant Principal
• TBD – Assistant Principal
• Brandon Jayroe – Principal
• Sheri Parker – Dean of Instruction
• Robert Casey – Assistant Principal
• Ebony Davis – Assistant Principal
• TBD – Assistant Principal

CAMPUS COUNSELORS

• Heidi Ragusa
• Julie Henry
• Jennifer Jones
• Tanya Johnson
• Kara Sullivan
• Jere Savage

REGISTRATION PROCESS

• New and Current Middle School Counselors will visit with students to

plan for next year – February 20th – March 7th (students will receive course selection sheets and course guide books)

• Applications for Odyssey & Inquire due by March 6th for students not

currently in the program but wish to apply

• Request for Transfer due by March 10th @ 5:00PM (all forms are online)
• Course Request Forms returned to Current Campus Counselor by

March 24th

• 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

7TH 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

• There may be other opportunities with in the specific programs/academies
• Students may be assigned other electives based on specific needs

8TH 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

• There may be other opportunities with in the specific programs/academies
• 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

• 7th
• Reading
• Writing
• Math
• 8th
• 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

• Academics – Focus on success
• Behavior – Focus on being the best you can be
• Consistent Attendance - Focus on being in class,
• n 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 SUPPORT YOUR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT?

• 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 8th grade
• Class of 2023 - Will be 7th grade
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