BCMA Instructional Agenda Important Dates, Notices, Reminders & Information Important Dates (February) 8 th Grade Fundraisers Free Dress Fridays; $1 Wrist Bands Sold in Advance: Friday, February 2 nd Friday, March 2 nd , 9 th & 23 rd Friday, April 6 th & 27 th Friday, May 4 th & 11 th 8 th Grade End of Year Fees $75 Fiesta Texas (Ticket, Food & Transportation) $15 BCMA 8 th Grade Panoramic Photo Fees can be paid in the morning to the PTO Volunteers. PTO Calendar and Important Dates/Reminders FEBRUARY 2018 1 8:45-9:30 Coffee with the Principal #2: PTO to provide Refreshments 9 4:30pm – 6:30pm 6 th Grade Dance 14 Red & White Teacher Appreciation Luncheon 16 4:30pm – 6:30pm 7 th & 8 th Grade Movie Night Friday Black History Event Tutorials Began on Monday, September 25, 2017 and will begin for Semester II on Monday, January 8, 2018 Tutorial Day Tutorial Subject Monday ELA / Reading Tuesday Science Wednesday Social Studies Thursday Mathematics Please make plans to pick students up promptly at 5:15PM Progress Report & Report Card Dates Please note the following dates that your child will be issued Progress Reports and Report Cards for the remainder of the 2017-2018 Academic Year: *PR = Progress Report / RC = Report Card* Type of Report Date Report Sent to Parents Cycle 3; Rep Card January 12 Cycle 4; Prog Rep January 26 Cycle 4; Rep Card February 23 Cycle 5; Prog Rep March 9 Cycle 5; Rep Card April 13 Cycle 6; Prog Rep April 27 Cycle 6; Rep Card June 1 Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) Fall Dates Middle of Year (MOY) Universal Screener #2 (All students) January 8 th – January 31 st 2 nd Window Progress Monitoring To be Announced Tier II and Tier III Interventions are embedded in Math and Reading Enrichment classes. Students may need schedule changes to accommodate such, throughout the academic year. ELA and Math Teacher of Record have been trained to provide more detailed information regarding student progress on Universal Screener, please contact for your student’s progress. Enrichment Teachers will maintain evidence of Progress Monitoring in Red IAT Binders.
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BCMA Instructional Agenda Important Dates, Notices, Reminders & Information
Important Dates (February)
8th Grade Fundraisers
Free Dress Fridays; $1 Wrist Bands Sold in Advance:
Friday, February 2nd Friday, March 2nd, 9th & 23rd
Friday, April 6th & 27th Friday, May 4th & 11th
8th Grade End of Year Fees $75 Fiesta Texas (Ticket, Food & Transportation) $15 BCMA 8th Grade Panoramic Photo
Fees can be paid in the morning to the PTO Volunteers.
PTO Calendar and Important Dates/Reminders FEBRUARY 2018
1 8:45-9:30 Coffee with the Principal #2: PTO to provide Refreshments 9 4:30pm – 6:30pm 6th Grade Dance 14 Red & White Teacher Appreciation Luncheon 16 4:30pm – 6:30pm 7th & 8th Grade Movie Night Friday Black History Event
Tutorials Began on Monday, September 25, 2017
and will begin for Semester II on Monday, January 8, 2018
Tutorial Day Tutorial Subject
Monday ELA / Reading
Tuesday Science
Wednesday Social Studies
Thursday Mathematics
Please make plans to pick students up promptly at 5:15PM
Progress Report & Report Card Dates Please note the following dates that your child will be
issued Progress Reports and Report Cards for the remainder of the 2017-2018 Academic Year:
*PR = Progress Report / RC = Report Card*
Type of Report Date Report Sent to Parents Cycle 3; Rep Card January 12
Cycle 4; Prog Rep January 26
Cycle 4; Rep Card February 23
Cycle 5; Prog Rep March 9
Cycle 5; Rep Card April 13
Cycle 6; Prog Rep April 27
Cycle 6; Rep Card June 1
Intervention Assistance Team
(IAT)
Fall Dates Middle of Year (MOY) Universal Screener #2
(All students)
January 8th – January 31st
2nd Window Progress Monitoring
To be Announced
Tier II and Tier III Interventions are embedded in Math and Reading Enrichment classes. Students may need schedule changes to accommodate such, throughout the academic year.
ELA and Math Teacher of Record have been trained to provide more detailed information regarding student progress on Universal Screener, please contact for your student’s progress. Enrichment Teachers will maintain evidence of Progress Monitoring in Red IAT Binders.
Student ID Cards
ID Cards will be distributed on Monday, September 11, 2017 and must be worn daily. Students received ID Cards in
the cafeteria and can see Mr. Turner, if they did not obtain such.
Bus Routes
Please contact HISD Transportation to ensure your child knows his/her bus information. Website: www.houstonisd.org/transportation Phone: 713.613.3040
Summer Homework
Students will receive credit for completion of the packet, this is due to Teachers when students return to BCMA.
Student Enrollment Packets
HISD Enrollment Information 2017-2018 (English & Spanish) Home Language Survey (English & Spanish) HISD Health Inventory Request For Food Allergy Information (English & Spanish) Student Media Consent and Release form (English & Spanish) Family Survey (English & Spanish) Student Assistance Questionnaire (English & Spanish) Military Connected Families Survey Lunch Applications (Spanish available if needed)
PLEASE RETURN ALL FORMS TO YOUR B10 TEACHER BY FRIDAY, SEPT. 15
Lunch Applications
PLEASE submit an online lunch application for your student. Our goal is to get 100% by September 1st. Your
student’s lunch status from last year will only be good for the first few weeks of school. If an application is not submitted, then they will roll over to DEFAULT and will be charged daily. You can apply online at
The Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) is a team of
professional educators who convene to discuss and
initiate interventions for students in need of
assistance and individualized services.
The Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) is established
to systematically identify instructional
recommendations for students having learning
difficulties, behavioral or other concerns.
If a student shows up as Intervention-Tier II or Urgent-Tier III on their prior Universal Screener,
they must participate in the Progress Monitoring Window. Check with your students ELA/Math Teacher for their status and results from most current window.
MOY Universal Screener Progress Monitoring Window
TBA
BCMA Instructional Agenda Week of February 26,2018
This Week in Biotechnology with Ms. Brown & Mr. Aguilar Week of December February 26th – March 2nd
*Protein activities will take place over two weeks* Concepts: Students will be able to:
1) Compare/contrast properties of proteins as it relates to structure and function 2) Describe protein chemistry and how it affects the behavior of proteins with their environment
Activities: 1) Group Activity: Students will model amino acids and proteins using 3D model kits, and will also perform a
lab activity concerning enzymes 2) Independent Practice: Students will continue to take notes on the structure and function of proteins,
protein folding, and amino acids 3) Guided Practice: Students will explore how proteins fold, modeling hydrophobic and hydrophilic
behavior, using wire, and will also examine the function of the enzyme amylase and its effect on starch. Reminders / Comments:
Parents, please sign-up and/or Download Remind.com for communication and updates Class Codes for Ms. Brown: @hcee76 and Mr. Aguilar: @cg927
Students, I hope you enjoyed your break, let’s finish the second semester strong!
This Week in Math with Mr. Elegarle Math 8th
Monday, February 26th & Tuesday, February 27th Writing Linear Equations from Situations and
Graphs Writing Linear Equations from Table STAAR Review – Computational and Algebraic
Relationships using RULESS Strategy Go Math 8
HW STAAR Review Questions Wednesday, February 28th & Thursday, March 1st Mean Absolute Deviation STAAR Review – Geometry and Measurement
using RULESS Strategy HW STAAR Review Questions Friday, March 2nd Linear Relationships and Bivariate Data
STAAR Review – Data Analysis and Financial
Literacy
Go Math 8
Practice Questions
ALL HW DUE THE FOLLOWING CLASS PERIOD
This Week in Math with Mr. Elegarle Algebra I
Monday, February 26th & Tuesday, February 27th Multiplying Special Cases
Factoring Quadratic Trinomial
Algebra 1, Pearson
HW Multiplying Special Cases, Factoring
Quadratic Trinomial
Wednesday, February 28th & Thursday, March 1st Factoring Special Cases
Factoring By Grouping
Algebra 1, Pearson
HW STAAR Aligned Review Questions
Friday, March 2nd Dividing Polynomials
Algebra 1, Pearson
HW STAAR Aligned Review Questions
This Week in 8th English Language Arts & Reading with Mr. Martinez Week of February 26 – March 3, 2018
Students will present extension of learning projects. Students will draft literary responses to multiple genres, including a novel, examples of poetry,
nonfiction articles, and a drama selection. Students will write short answer responses (SARs) to open ended questions using quotes and text
evidence embedded in their responses. Students will draft, edit and revise This I Believe essays Students will celebrate March as Read Aloud Month Students will review and discuss practice STAAR assessment results.
Parents,
Consider signing your child up for a summer writing camp experience with Writers in the Schools!
Whether your child is an enthusiastic storyteller or just starting out, the professional writers at Writers in
the Schools summer camp with Rice University provide individualized attention and innovative approaches
that build literacy skills and cultivate creativity.
For older students, WITS offers specialized writing courses in digital storytelling, science fiction and
fantasy, and the art of the essay. Learn more.
www.witshouston.org
http://witshouston.org/camp-main/
There are multiple locations across the city that host WITS writers and summer writing camp, but register
Instructional Agenda February 26th – March 3rd Every day, students must bring a book or reading material to class for a grade and
Drop Everything and Read time!
This Entire Month: Students will review Black History facts, and students will be allowed to take notes for extra
credit!
Start of the Week:
Students will present their research project, while critiquing others’ and offering High School level feedback! Students will also will finish Tears of a Tiger using a Socratic Method: Novel in an Hour
Middle of the Week:
Students will do Tackle Tuesday and Tackle Thursday practicing on STAAR formatted passages, using R.U.B.I.E.S. strategies, in order to prepare them for STAAR.
End of the Week:
Students will analyze works conveyed in different styles, in order to access various messages delivered in text.
*Our Third Annual Black History Expose will be Wednesday February 28, 2018 from 6:30-8:30 pm. The show is free, and this
year, we will pay tribute to Michael Jackson, Anita Baker, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Earth Wind and Fire, Kanye West, Purple,
and Dream Girls, and many, many more! We will also have a Small Black Business Expo during intermission. Come out and
support! Students will be allowed to earn extra credit! Please encourage your students to sign up for Monday tutorials as late as the day of at 8:30 am. Mr. Barnes must know who is attending; therefore, he can prepare. *If you have questions or need assistance with understanding grades, or you just need to talk: (832) 229 2281/ [email protected]/[email protected]. *If students get this agenda signed and returned by the end of this week (neatly, and not folded or creased, they may be allowed extra credit toward their grade this cycle). Parent’s Contact Information:
report page of ALEKS for current week’s assignments as well as future quiz and test dates!!
o Next Quiz: Next Cycle
o Next Test: Next Cycle
This Week in the Math Lab with Ms. Ariel Bonno
8th Math Lab Instructional Agenda
Ariel Bonno—Geometry
The rest of cycle and all of cycle ’s objective:
Students will be on the 8th grade curriculum until
the Math STAAR (April 10) after which they will
be switched back to Geometry.
Everyday
ALEKS (Continuous individualized math topics
program): Students have approximately 1.25
hours in class daily to work on weekly classwork
topic assignment.
All topic goals, time goals, and Pie Progress
Goals assignments are due by Sunday,
midnight. There is no specific homework
assignments BUT students will need to work on
ALEKS at home to complete the weekly Topic
Goals and Cycle Pie Progress Goals.
Please check your timeline and assignments on
report page of ALEKS for current week’s assignments as well as future quiz and test
dates!!
o Test Grade:
Pie Progress Goal, 60%
Due March 4th
o Project Grade:
Pie Progress Goal, 30%
Due February 11th
Pie Progress Goal, 100%
Due April 6th, Midnight
At BedtimeEvery night, read a book with
your child or tell your own story.
While CookingAsk your child to:
read the recipe to you, describe the foods you are using,
and spell the words.
Doing HomeworkUse homework time as reading time.
Ask your child to read directions, questions and answers out loud.
At the LibraryTake your child to the library
and find a quiet place to read.
Check out some books to read at home.
With a PartnerPartner your child with a sister,
brother, or a friend. Let them read to each other.
Ask them questions about what they read.
At a Free, Public DisplayRead the information on public
displays and directories.
Discuss what you see and learn.
At a RestaurantRead the menu together.
Do the children's activities on the trays or package.
While Running an ErrandTake a book or magazine to the
doctor's office, nail salon or beautyparlor. Your child can read to you while you wait. Or, take paper and
pencil so children can write their own story and draw pictures.
In the Grocery StoreAsk your children to read
your grocery list, labels and signs in the store.
Play a game to find things that they see on the list.
During Bath TimeSing songs with young children
while they are in the bath.
Ask them the first letter of toys in the bathtub.
While at the Park or Community Center
Enjoy a book at the park or in a community center in
your neighborhood.
While in the Car or BusAsk your child to read to you.
Young children can sing songs.
Ask your child to find words they know on billboards and signs.
With a PetYour child can read aloud
to your pet or a stuffed animal toy.
Using TechnologyFind games and digital books on
tablets or smart phones that are fun and help children learn new words.
Doing LaundryWhile you wait on your laundry,
read with your kids or make up your own stories about where you are and
things you see.
Find 15 minutes each day to read aloud to your child, because reading aloud, singing and talking — in any language! — helps with brain development, builds vocabulary, and prepares your child for future success in school and life. Below are some ideas to help you Discover 15 minutes.
Share photos and ideas on Twitter using #Discover15 or email them to [email protected].
• Review your student’s interests and needs and look for alignment with
specific Magnet programs.
• Use the information and links at www.HoustonISD.org/SchoolChoice.
• Consider how you will rank your choices. You will have a limit of 5
choices. (It is recommended that parents weigh their options carefully and consider the following:
if you apply to 5 Vanguard programs, and a student has not been identified as G/T prior to the Phase I deadline and subsequently does not qualify as G/T, the student will not be
considered for any of the Vanguard programs you applied to.)
• Visit selected programs on School Choice Thursdays
STEP TWO Visit www.HISDChoice.com to apply online.
• If you have used the system before, please use your previous account.
• Paper applications are available online, at any Magnet program, or from
the Office of School Choice. (Online applications provide more options for
tracking and staying up-to-date.)
• Make sure to sign and submit your application.
• Qualified applications submitted Between Sep. 22 and Dec. 8, 2017, will
be entered into any lotteries. Deadline to be entered in the lottery is
December 8, 2017.
STEP THREE • For elementary programs, only Vanguard applications may require
documentation.
• Please be on the lookout for emails or phone calls related to your
application.
STEP FOUR
• Check your SPAM folder to ensure you are not missing any information. If
at all possible, do not use a Hotmail account, as the service usually blocks
emails from HISD.
• On by midnight of March 22, 2018 , notification of application status will
be sent to all parents via USPS mail and will be viewable online as well.
STEP FIVE • If your student has been offered a
seat in a program, you have two
weeks to provide proof of
residence and sign an entrance
agreement.
• If your student was not offered a
seat on March 22, 2018, but has
been placed on a wait list, stay
alert for changes in application
status throughout the summer. You
may be able to submit additional
applications to programs with
more room.
SCHOOL CHOICE THURSDAYS On the following Thursdays, you are
welcome to tour any HISD school.
Elementary and K–8 schools will host
tours at 9 a.m., secondary schools at 1
p.m.
Oct.: 5, 12, 19, 26
Nov.: 2, 9, 16, 30
Dec.: 7
SCHOOL CHOICE FAIRS Sept. 30: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Milby High
School
Oct. 14: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Westbury
High School
Nov. 4: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Sterling
High School
Dec. 2: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Key Middle
School
Apr. 21 (Space Available Schools -
Non-Lottery): 9 a.m.– 12 p.m. at
Gregory Lincoln Education Center
PHASES Phases separate applications into
various windows of time.
Phase 1 (Sep. 22 – Dec. 8, 2017)
All qualified in-district applications received during this phase will be
Phase 2 (Dec. 9, 2017 – May 31, 2018) All qualified in-district applications
received during this phase will be considered on a first-come, first-served
basis, if space is available.
Phase 3 (June 1 – August 10, 2018) Like Phase 2, but during this time out- of-
district applications will be considered for a program if no in- district
applicants remain.
HELPFUL WEBSITES FOR MORE INFORMATION 1. Houston Independent School District: www.HoustonISD.org
2. HISD Find a School:
www.HoustonISD.org/
_findaschool
PRIMER PASO
• Determine las necesidades e intereses de su hijo para identificar
programas Magnet relacionados con ellos.
• Guíese por las pautas del sitio www.HoustonISD.org/SchoolChoice.
• Decida cómo priorizar sus opciones. Tendrá un límite de 5 opciones. (Se recomienda que los padres pesen sus opciones cuidadosamente y consideren lo siguiente: si solicita admisión a 5 programas Vanguard, y el estudiante no ha sido identificado como G/T antes a la fecha
límite de la Primera Fase y, posteriormente, no califica como G/T, el estudiante no será considerado
para ninguno de los programas Vanguard a los que haya solicitado admisión.)
• Visite las escuelas seleccionadas los jueves de visita.
SEGUNDO PASO Solicite admisión en línea en www.HISDChoice.com.
• Si ha utilizado el sistema antes, use los datos de usuario que ya tiene.
• Puede obtener un formulario de solicitud impreso en cualquier escuela
Magnet o en la Oficina de Opciones Escolares. (Las solicitudes en línea
ofrecen más opciones de seguimiento para mantenerse al tanto.) No
olvide firmar y presentar la solicitud.
• Las solicitudes de candidatos calificados presentadas entre el 22 de
septiembre y el 8 de diciembre de 2017, participarán en loterías de
cupos. La fecha límite para participar en las loterías es el 8 de
diciembre.
TERCER PASO • En el caso de los programas de primaria, solamente las solicitudes
Vanguard requieren de documentación.
• Esté atento a correos electrónicos y llamadas telefónicas relacionadas con
su solicitud de admisión.
CUARTO PASO • Revise su buzón de SPAM para
cerciorarse de que no se le haya
pasado ninguna notificación. Si es
posible, no use una cuenta de
correo de Hotmail ya que ese
servicio podría bloquear mensajes
de HISD.
• El 22 de marzo de 2018 a las
12am se enviará a los padres la
notificación del resultado de su
solicitud por correo y también se
le
comun
icará
en
línea.
QUINTO PASO • Si una escuela le ha ofrecido un
lugar a su hijo, usted tendrá dos
semanas para presentar constancia
de domicilio y firmar el acuerdo
de ingreso al programa.
• Si para el 22 de marzo de 2018 su
hijo no ha recibido una oferta de
aceptación, pero está en lista de
espera, esté atento a cambios del
estatus de la solicitud durante el
verano. Podría presentarse la
oportunidad de solicitar admisión
a programas con cupos
disponibles.
JUEVES DE VISITA A ESCUELAS En las siguientes fechas podrá visitar
cualquier escuela de HISD. Las
escuelas primarias y K–8 ofrecerán
visitas guiadas a las 9 a.m., y
escuelas las secundarias y
preparatorias a la 1 p.m.
Oct.: 5, 12, 19, 26
Nov.: 2, 9, 16, 30
Dic.: 7
FERIAS DE OPCIONES ESCOLARES Sept. 30: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. en la
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8th grade
Spring semester
LANGUAGE ARTS
What should my child be working on in the second semester of school?
The year resumes with an in-depth study of how authors craft texts and how multiple genres communicate theme and purpose. Through the exploration of topics such as influence and diversity, students prepare for high school by producing authentic, effective writing, including responses to literature and expository essays. The semester concludes with the study of historical fiction and the delivery of a personal inquiry project.
Students continue to choose books and increase the volume of their independent reading. Support your child by encouraging them to read and write at home and by visiting libraries and bookstores. Look for opportunities to share texts, attend literary events, and access texts digitally. Encourage your child to ask questions about the world and investigate new ideas and interests.
Math
What should my child be working on in the second semester of school?
Students more deeply explore the structure of algebra. Students discuss how they think about mathematics and make connections among multiple methods for solving problems. A key component for success includes proficient and consistent use of a graphing calculator. The process of thinking like mathematicians is anchored in the following topics:
• Comparing the characteristics of a figure and its dilation
• Investigating relationships contained within linear functions
• Connecting key concepts of linear functions among verbal descriptions, tables, graphs, and equations
• Determining the slope and y-intercept of a linear function given tables, graphs, proportions, equations, or unit rates
• Writing the equation of a line from a table, graph, or verbal description
• Finding and verifying the solution of a system of equations given the graphed lines
• Constructing scatterplots and determining a line of best fit for the data in order to make predictions
• Using data to compare population samples
• Applying topics in financial literacy such as the advantages and disadvantages of different payment methods, fiscal responsibility, and paying for college
Dates to remember
4/14 “When I Grow Up” Career Expo
4/21 School Choice Fair
5/31 Deadline for Magnet Phase 2 Lottery
8/10 Deadline for Magnet Phase 3 Lottery
Tool for success
Find STAAR resources and sample tests to help your student prepare:
TEA.Texas.gov/Student.Assessment/STAAR
News and resources all year long
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8th grade
Spring semester
Looking ahead
College & Career
Students entering eighth grade should have identified areas of future career pursuits based on both their academic skills and personal interests and using resources accessed through Naviance and via HISD’s Career Readiness website, HISDCareerReadiness.org. Understanding career interests will help students plan their courses for graduation credits through high school.
Per House Bill 5, HISD students must earn one or more endorsements to graduate high school. Endorsements are a series of courses grouped together by content or skill set that provide students with in-depth knowledge of a subject area, preparing them for college and career. The five endorsement areas are Arts & Humanities; Business & Industry; Multi-Disciplinary; Public Services; and STEM.
In eighth grade, students and parents should have an understanding of available magnet and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to be considered when planning for high school and endorsement(s). There are 16 CTE programs that meet endorsement requirements, each with a career pathway. End of program industry-recognized certificates and/or licenses are available for some, and dual credit CTE courses can lead to Level 1 certifications or associate degrees. Visit HoustonISD.org/PlanYourPath
Beyond Academics
Social & emotional behavior
Did you know that 50 percent of lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14, or that one in five youths has a diagnosable mental illness? Thankfully, there are things that can support someone or protect them from severe harm even if they experience a few risk factors. These include:
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Strong connections. The stronger the connections kids have to their families, friends, and people in the community, the less likely they are to harm themselves.
• Restricted access to highly lethal means of suicide
• Cultural and religious beliefs that discourage suicide and support self-preservation
• Relatively easy access to appropriate clinical intervention, whether that be psychotherapy, individual, group, or family therapy, or medication if indicated
• Effective care for mental, physical, and substance use disorders
For more information, use this link to access a Parent Toolkit: MHAhouston.org/parent-toolkit
How can I help my child
be more independent?
• Agree to serve on parent and community advisory groups at your school. They may consider everything from school policies and programs to the kinds of parent involvement activities the school plans.
• Have your child be vocal about their interests and how they can be incorporated into their schedule as they think about high school.
• Start a conversation about the future and the importance of college and/or further education.
• If you are unable to help your child with a subject, ask for help from a relative. Find out if the school, library, or a community or religious organization can provide tutoring or homework help.
• Reward your child for their efforts in a way that reinforces the desired behavior. Remember that rewards can be practical and free. For example, if your child has been successful in completing an assignment and is working hard, celebrate with a special event, such as reading a favorite story or playing a game together, to reinforce the positive effort.
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8.o GRADOSEMESTRE DE PRIMAVERA
ARTES DEL LENGUAJE
¿En qué debería trabajar mi hijo durante el segundo semestre de clases?
El semestre comienza con un estudio a fondo del método que los autores utilizan para escribir y la manera como los distintos géneros comunican el tema y el propósito. Mediante la exploración de temas como la influencia y la diversidad, los estudiantes se preparan para la preparatoria generando textos auténticos y efectivos, incluyendo respuestas a la literatura y ensayos expositivos. El semestre concluye con el estudio de ficción histórica y la presentación de un proyecto de indagación personal.
Los estudiantes continuarán eligiendo libros y aumentarán el volumen de lectura independiente. Apoye a su hijo motivándolo para que lea y escriba en su casa y vayan juntos a bibliotecas y librerías. Busque oportunidades de compartir textos, asistir a eventos literarios, y leer y escribir con su hijo. Anímelo a hacer preguntas sobre el mundo y a investigar nuevas ideas e intereses.
MATEMÁTICAS
¿En qué debería trabajar mi hijo durante el segundo semestre de clases?
Los estudiantes explorarán la estructura del álgebra en mayor profundidad y expresarán cómo piensan en las matemáticas y establecen conexiones entre distintos métodos de resolución de problemas. Un componente clave del éxito es el uso competente y constante de la calculadora graficadora. El proceso de pensar como matemáticos se basa en los siguientes temas:
• Comparar las características de una figura y su transformación
• Investigar relaciones contenidas en funciones lineales
• Conectar conceptos clave de funciones lineales en descripciones orales, tablas, gráficas y ecuaciones
• Determinar la inclinación y la intercepción ‘y’ de una función lineal con base en tablas, gráficas, proporciones, ecuaciones o tasas unitarias
• Escribir la ecuación de una línea con base en una tabla, gráfica o descripción oral
• Hallar y verificar la solución de un sistema de ecuaciones con base en las líneas de una gráfica
• Construir diagramas de dispersión y determinar la línea óptima para los datos a fin de hacer predicciones
• Utilizar datos para comparar muestras de población
• Aplicar temas en la comprensión de finanzas, como las ventajas y desventajas de distintos métodos de pago, responsabilidad fiscal y el pago de los estudios universitarios
FECHAS A RECORDAR
4/14 Expo de Carreras “Cuando sea grande”
4/21 Feria de Opciones Escolares
5/31 Fecha límite de solicitudes Magnet Fase 2
8/10 Fecha límite de solicitudes Magnet Fase 3
HERRAMIENTAS PARA EL ÉXITO
El sitio web a continuación incluye recursos y pruebas de práctica para ayudar a su hijo a prepararse para los exámenes STAAR:
TEA.Texas.gov/Student.Assessment/STAAR
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8.o GRADOSEMESTRE DE PRIMAVERA
CON MIRAS AL FUTURO UNIVERSIDAD Y CARRERAS
Al ingresar en el 8.o grado, los estudiantes ya deben haber identificado áreas de interés para su carrera futura, basándose en sus aptitudes académicas e intereses personales y utilizando Naviance y el sitio web HISDCareerReadiness.org de preparación profesional. De esta manera podrán planificar sus estudios y obtener créditos necesarios para la graduación.
Según la Ley HB5, para graduarse de la preparatoria los estudiantes deben completar por lo menos uno de cinco planes de estudio específicos —que TEA denomina especialidades. Cada especialidad consiste en una serie de cursos relacionados agrupados por contenido o habilidades, y permite a los estudiantes adquirir conocimientos sobre un área de estudio a un nivel más intensivo y provechoso para los estudios superiores. Las cinco especialidades son Artes & Humanidades; Comercio e Industria; Estudios Multidisciplinarios; Servicio Público; y STEM.
En 8.o grado los estudiantes y sus padres deben conocer las opciones de programas Magnet y vocacionales y técnicos (CTE), para tenerlos en cuenta al seleccionar una especialidad. Ofrecemos 16 programas CTE que reúnen los requisitos de especialidades, cada uno con un plan para una carrera. Algunos programas otorgan certificaciones y licencias industriales, y los cursos CTE de doble crédito facilitan la adquisición de certificaciones de Nivel I, títulos
de asociado y licenciaturas. Visite HoustonISD.org/
planificatucarrera
MÁS ALLÁ DE LO ACADÉMICO COMPORTAMIENTO SOCIAL Y
EMOCIONAL
¿Sabía usted que el 50 por ciento de los casos de enfermedades mentales a largo plazo comienzan a los 14 años, y que 1 de cada 5 jóvenes padece una enfermedad mental diagnosticable? Afortunadamente, es posible apoyar y proteger incluso a personas que presentan ciertos factores de riesgo. Algunas aptitudes, recursos y estrategias son:
• Habilidad para resolver problemas
• Relaciones saludables: hay menos probabilidades de que un joven se haga daño si establece lazos sólidos con familiares, amigos y miembros de la comunidad
• Acceso restringido a objetos y sustancias letales que una persona podría usar para suicidarse
• Principios culturales o religiosos que rechazan el suicidio y apoyan la autopreservación
• Acceso a servicios de intervención médica: psicoterapia; terapia individual, de grupo o familiar; y medicamentos cuando sea necesario
• Atención médica para trastornos mentales o físicos y el abuso de sustancias
Si desea ver más información útil para padres (en inglés) visite: MHAhouston.org/parent-toolkit
¿CÓMO PUEDO AYUDAR A MI HIJO A SER MÁS INDEPENDIENTE?
• Ofrezca sus servicios a los grupos asesores de su escuela integrados por padres y miembros de la comunidad. Algunos toman decisiones sobre políticas, programas escolares y actividades para la participación de los padres.
• Anime a su hijo a expresar sus intereses y a ver cómo podrá incorporarlos cuando esté seleccionando sus clases en la preparatoria
• Hablen sobre el futuro y la importancia de los estudios universitarios y vocacionales
• Si no puede asesorar a su hijo en una materia pídale ayuda a algún familiar. Investigue si la escuela, biblioteca, o alguna organización comunitaria o religiosa ofrece tutorías y ayuda con la tarea.
• Ofrezca incentivos para reforzar el comportamiento deseado y premiar a su hijo por sus logros. Los premios pueden ser cosas prácticas y no es necesario incurrir en gastos. Por ejemplo, si su hijo se esforzó y terminó un trabajo puede celebrar realizando alguna actividad favorita con él para fomentar el comportamiento positivo.
Holidays September 4, 2017 Labor DayTeacher Preparation Days (no students) September 22, 2017 Fall HolidayTeacher Service Days (no students) November 20‐24, 2017 Thanksgiving
December 25, 2017 ‐ January 5, 2018 Winter BreakJanuary 15, 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMarch 12‐16, 2018 Spring BreakMarch 30, 2018 Spring HolidayMay 28, 2018 Memorial Day
Significant Dates Grading PeriodsAugust 14, 2017 Teachers report to work 6 Cycles Report Card DatesAugust 28, 2017 First day of school Aug 28 ‐ Oct 6 28 days October 13, 2017December 21, 2017 Last day of first semester Oct 9 ‐ Nov 10 25 days November 17, 2017January 8, 2018 First day of second semester Nov 13 ‐ Dec 21 24 days January 12, 2018June 1, 2018 Last day of school for students Jan 8 ‐ Feb 16 29 days February 23, 2018June 4, 2018 Last day for teachers Feb 19 ‐ Apr 6 29 days April 13, 2018
Apr 9 ‐ June 1 39 days June 1, 2018
Prekindergarten Grading Periods 4 Cycles3 Cycles Report Card Dates Aug 28 ‐ Oct 27 43 days November 3, 2017Aug 28 ‐ Nov 10 53 days November 17, 2017 Oct 30 ‐ Dec 21 34 days January 12, 2018Nov 13 ‐ Feb 16 55 days February 23, 2018 Jan 9 ‐ Mar 9 44 days March 23, 2018Feb 19 ‐ June 1 68 days June 1, 2018 Mar 19 ‐ June 1 53 days June 1, 2018
Houston Independent School DistrictHISD 2017‐2018 Academic Calendar
JULY 2017 AUGUST 2017 SEPTEMBER 2017
OCTOBER 2017 NOVEMBER 2017 DECEMBER 2017
*Revised to reflect elimination of five early dismissal days to recapture lost instructional time due to Hurricane Harvey.
JANUARY 2018 FEBRUARY 2018 MARCH 2018
APRIL 2018 MAY 2018 JUNE 2018
How can my student access the HUB?
Using their HISD login and password, students will be able to access the HUB 24 hours a day
from any device with Internet connectivity by visiting www.HoustonISD.org/HUB.
Parent Student Connect
Parent Student Connect (PSC), an online service launched by HISD in September 2009, allows registered users (i.e., parents and students) to log in to access a variety of student information, see class assignments and school calendars, and even communicate electronically with teachers. Users can also choose to have an e-mail or text message sent if a child's grades drop below a selected average or is absent or tardy to class.
Information that PSC provides access to includes:
Period and Daily Attendance Class Schedules and Assignments Progress Reports Report Cards Parent and Student Resources
To get started, log in at www.houstonisd.org/psc or register at www.houstonisd.org/pscregister. Parents will need the following information to complete registration: Student ID number (HISD)
Student date of birth Last five digits of student’s Social Security number if on file with HISD. If not on file,
use the last five digits of the S-Number provided to your child by HISD. Please call the school if you do not know this number.
Directions for Parents to set up an account on Parent Student Connect 1. Go to HISD homepage http://www.houstonisd.org
2. Click on the Parents button (second blue button at top of screen)
3. Click on First Time User (third blue tab)
4. Click circle to the left of Are you a parent? - click continue
5. Read agreement. Click box to left of agree - click continue
6. Fill out registration information (You will need your child’s social security number)-click continue
7. Create a username- click continue
8. Fill out security questions- click continue
9. Create your own password- click continue
10. Your registration is complete- click continue Directions for Parents to login to Parent Student Connect 1. Go to HISD homepage http://www.houstonisd.org
2. Click on the Parents tab
3. Click on Login, and enter your username and password you created earlier- click ok
4. Optional: On the PSC homepage, if you have more than one student, you will need to add other dependents/children to Gradespeed. (You will see this in the top left of your homepage.)
5. Select your child’s name on the left side of the screen (under student information). Select the section you wish to view (under student’s name).
6. Do not forget to logout after each session. For step-by-step directions with screen shots, please go to the HISD homepage (http://www.houstonisd.org). On the right side of the screen, select Step-by-step Guide in PDF form in Spanish or English.
*Everything in Bold requires an action to move you to the next screen.
TAGT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS TAGT rewards gifted and talented students through its various scholarship programs, having given more than $1,000,000 in scholarships to more than 3,000 students since 1982. In 2017, nearly $25,000 was awarded to 45 students, grades K-12, from across the state. TAGT is offering these scholarships and awards in 2018: TAGT Summer Scholarships (up to $400)
• Identified gifted students in grades K-12 are eligible • Awarded to academic, artistic, creative, and or leadership programs during the summer
months • Top-scoring elementary applicant is named the Carole Vermillion Scholar and receives $500 • Top-scoring secondary applicant is named the Ann Shaw Scholar and receives $500
Lonestar Leadership Academy Scholarship
• *New for 2018: Sponsored by Education in Action, the top scoring student applying for a Summer Enrichment Scholarship attending the Lonestar Leadership Academy will receive a full scholarship to the program.
TAGT/Adventures in Learning - Scholarship
• *New for 2018: Sponsored by Adventures in Learning, the top scoring student applying for a Summer Enrichment Scholarship attending the Adventures in Learning Summer Scholars Camp will receive a full scholarship to the program.
Adelle McClendon Young Leaders Scholarship ($2,500)
• Awarded to a graduating high-school senior toward college tuition • Applicants must have demonstrated outstanding leadership
Laura Allard Future Vision Scholarship ($2,500)
• Awarded to a graduating high-school senior toward college tuition • Applicants must have outstanding academic achievement, a strong sense of purpose,
clearly defined goals, and a long-term plan for achieving them
Scholarship Application Information
• All TAGT scholarship applications must be submitted by February 23.
• Applicants in public schools must be currently identified as gifted and receiving services in a gifted program. Verification by a campus G/T specialist, G/T classroom teacher, counselor, or district G/T coordinator is required before an award is finalized.
• Students in private, charter, or homeschool settings are eligible to apply; there must be supporting documentation through previous public-school testing, Mensa membership, or outside psychological testing. Parents should contact TAGT for additional information.
• TAGT does not run summer programs. Students applying for a TAGT scholarship must also
apply to the actual summer program. Academic, fine arts/performing arts, technology or leadership focused programs are usually acceptable. TAGT scholarships will NOT fund participation in recreational or athletic camps.
• A current TAGT member is not required to sign as a sponsor; it is encouraged but not
required. It is acceptable for a parent to join TAGT and serve as the child’s sponsor. Parent memberships start at $30. Affiliated Parent Members do not qualify as sponsors.
• TAGT Summer Scholarships are contingent upon acceptance into the program. Scholarship
checks are made payable to the program and the scholarship winner unless full payment has been made; reimbursement can be made if a receipt of payment is provided.
• Student applications must be the work of the student.
• Applicants must adhere to the space limitations and submit only the required number of
recommendations. Additional letters of recommendation are removed from the application prior to evaluation.
• Applicants may not submit samples of their work or any portfolio items. All such documents
are removed from applications prior to evaluation.
• Incomplete applications are not considered. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application packet is complete.
• No more than one TAGT Summer Scholarship is awarded to an individual within a 3-year
period. Visit txgifted.org, or call 512.499.8248, for more information.
