BCMA Instructional Agenda Important Dates, Notices, Reminders & Information
Important Dates (January) January 31, 2018 8th Grade Picture Day
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
All Assemblies Held from 1:30PM-2:30PM
Parents Encouraged to Attend
January 8th – January 31st HISD MOY
Universal Screener January 22 – January 29th HISD SnapShot #2 January 29th – March 9th NAEP Testing
PTO Calendar and Important Dates/Reminders
JANUARY 2018
1-5 HOLIDAY 8 SCHOOL RESUMES 15 MLK HOLIDAY 18 8:30am – 9:30am PTO General Assembly 26 7:45am-8:15am Donuts with Dads 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 1st Window
Progress Monitoring November 27th – December 15th
Middle of Year (MOY) Universal Screener #2
(All students)
January 8th – January 31st
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
https://mealapps.houstonisd.org/Login.aspx?action=18
Lunch Money and Menus
You can manage account balances at www.schoolcafe.com You can also retrieve menus and nutritional information at www.houstonISD.org/Menus
CLASS SYLLABUS
Students will receive a syllabus from each of their teachers this week. Please copy, sign & return.
BCMA Instructional Agenda
Important Dates, Notices,
Reminders & Information
Saturday School Tutorials
As we make a push towards STAAR Success, in the
2nd Semester, we will begin to offer Saturday
Tutorials.
The following dates will be held, for such:
January
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Saturday, January 27, 2018
February
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Saturday, February 24, 2018
March
Saturday, March 3, 2018
Saturday, March 24, 2018
April
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Saturday, April 28, 2018
May
Saturday, May 5, 2018
Saturday Tutorials will be Held from
9:30AM – 12:30PM
Please arrange to pick students up in a
timely manner and transportation is not
provided for Saturday School.
Dress Code Monday - Thursday
Gray Polo Shirt w/BCMA Logo (Tucked Into) Khaki Pants or Knee Length Skirt w/Belt
Gray BCMA Sweater or Solid Gray Sweater
BCMA I.D. Badge worn on Neck (All Times) Friday
Solid Blue Jeans (No Cuts, Holes or Tears) with BCMA Spirit Shirt or College Shirt
Students who daily abuse Dress Code will have items (Jackets, Sweaters & Hats Confiscated by Dean)
Parent / Teacher Communication
Communication between Parents and Teachers is highly
encouraged at BCMA. To facilitate this process, I am
providing the e-mail address of the faculty who work with
the 7th Graders here at BCMA:
ELA-R / ELA-W Department 1. Mr. Barnes [email protected] 2. Mr. Martinez [email protected] Math, Alga I and Geometry Department 1. Mr. Elegarle [email protected] 2. Mr. Wanjala [email protected] Science Department 1. Mrs. Espino [email protected] 2. Mrs. Sudhakaran
[email protected] Social Studies Department 1. Mr. Duesterbeck [email protected] 2. Mr. Ball [email protected] Biotech Department
1. Ms. Brianna Brown [email protected]
2. Mr. Aguilar [email protected]
Latin Department
1. Mr. Giasson [email protected]
Applications / Principles of Technology
1. Ms. Chao [email protected]
Gym / Physical Education
1. Coach Strong [email protected]
2. Coach Johnson [email protected]
Art Education
1.
IAT Progress Monitoring Progress Monitoring Window IAT
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 Window January 8th – January 31st
BCMA Instructional Agenda Week of February 5,2018
February 9, 2018
Teacher Conference Times, by Period
A1 Elegarle & Giasson
A2 Wanjala & Obeid (Verify)
A3 Duesterbeck, Aguilar, Ball & B Brown
A4 Electives (All Teachers; No Conferences)
A5 Eligio
B6 Not Applicable
B7 Espino, Obeid (Verify) & Science 8A
B8 Barnes & Martinez
B9 Electives (All Teachers; No Conferences)
B10
Parent / Teacher Communication Math Lab
1. Ms. Kerawala [email protected]
2. Mr. Eligio [email protected]
3. Ms. A. Bonno HISD E-Mail being Processed
This Week in Social Studies with Mr. Ball & Mr. Duesterbeck
Monday, February 5th & Tuesday, February 6th
D0 Now o OPTIC
Continue reading Frederick Douglass Narrative
Wednesday, February 7th & Thursday, February 8th
Do Now o Respond to quote
Frederick Douglass QUIZ
Friday, February 9th
Do Now o Respond to quote in notebook
Timeline work day Journal checks
This week in IPC w/Mrs. Espino Monday, February 5 Newton’s Law of motion (First and nd law)
Activity: Acceleration
IPC, Mc Graw Hill Education / Stemscope
o Homework: Practice Exercises,
Acceleration Graph
Wednesday, February 7 Activity: Roller coaster
Newton’s nd law (acceleration)
Problem solving using the equation F= maxi
IPC, Mc Graw Education/Stemscope
o Homework: Practice Exercises.
STAAR review questions
Friday, February 9 Activity: Newton’s rd law of motion (Action
– Reaction)
IPC, Mc Graw Education / Stemscope
o Homework: Complete the Law of
Motion packet
This Week in 8th Grade Science with Mrs. Espino and Mrs. Sudhakaran
Monday, February 5th & Tuesday, February 6th Global patterns of atmospheric movement
8th Grade Science, Mc Graw Hill Education /
Stemscope
o Homework: Practice Exercises, 8.9A
Wednesday, February 7th & Thursday, February 8th Weather system/convection current
Analyzing weather map
8th Grade science, Mc Graw Hill Education/
Stemscope
o Homework: Practice Exercises, 8.9 A
Friday, February 9th Continue the lesson on Weather pattern
Role of ocean in the formation of weather
systems such as hurricane
Quiz (Atmospheric movement)
8th grade science, Graw Hill Education /
Stemscope
o Homework: Practice Exercises 8.9 A
GEOMETRY 8TH GRADE MR. WANJALA (WEEK 19)
February 6th
Focus: Surface Area – Lateral and Total.
Homework: Problem solving on lateral and
total surface area.
February 8th
Focus: Surface Area – Lateral and Total.
Homework: Problem solving on lateral and
total surface area.
MATH 8TH GRADE MR. WANJALA (WEEK 19)
February 5th
Focus: Properties of Rotations.
Homework: Problem-solving on properties of
rotations.
February 7th
Focus: Scale Factor using Similar Figures.
Homework: Problem-solving on Scale Factor
using Similar Figures. February 9th
Focus: Scale Factor using Similar Figures.
Homework: Problem-solving on Scale Factor
using Similar Figures.
BCMA Instructional Agenda
Instructional Agenda Week 19 (Feb. 5-Feb. 9)
Mr. Eligio Algebra 1
Website: www.aleks.com Monday and Tuesday
Square root of a rational perfect square
Simplifying the square root of a whole number
less than 100
4 topics learned in aleks program
Wednesday and Thursday Introduction to square root addition or
subtraction
Quiz on Simplifying Radicals
4 topics learned in aleks program
Friday Square root addition or subtraction
4 topics learned in aleks program
COMPLETE DAILY UNFINISHED WEEKLY TOPICS GOAL, BY SATURDAY MIDNIGHT
Instructional Agenda Week 19 (Feb. 5-Feb. 9)
Mr. Eligio 8th Grade Math
Website: www.aleks.com Monday and Tuesday
Identifying proportional relationships in tables by calculating unit rates: Whole numbers
4 topics learned in aleks program Wednesday and Thursday
Identifying proportional relationships in graphs: Basic
Quiz on proportional relationships 4 topics learned in aleks program
Friday Finding outputs and rate of increase given the
graph of a line that models a real-world
situation
4 topics learned in aleks program
COMPLETE DAILY UNFINISHED WEEKLY TOPICS GOAL, BY SATURDAY MIDNIGHT
This Week in Latin with Mr. Giasson (Latin 1 & Latin 2)
Latin 1 Monday, February 5th & Tuesday, February 6th
o Stage 15 Test HW: n/a
Wednesday, February 7th & Thursday February 8th
o Verb Warm-up o Pluperfect Notes/Practice o Stage 16 Model Sentences o Exit Ticket
HW: Stage 16 Derivative Drills
Friday, February 9th o Verb Warm-up o Stage 16 Model Sentences Review o Belimicus ultor 1-11 o Exit Ticket
HW: Stage 16 Vocabulary Practice Latin 2 Tuesday, February 6th
o Verb Warm-Up o Modestus custos summary o Modestus perfuga I o Stage 25 Mini-Review
HW: Modestus perfuga II; Stage 25 Quiz Thursday, February 8th
o Stage 25 Quiz o Modestus perfuga II o Stage 25 Extra Credit
HW: Stage 25 Test Next Class
BCMA Instructional Agenda
This Week in Biotechnology with Ms. Brown & Mr. Aguilar Week of December February 5-9th
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 2) Independent Practice: Students will continue to take notes on the protein structure and function,
protein folding, and cross-linked proteins and polymers 3) Guided Practice: Students will explore how proteins fold modeling hydrophobic and hydrophilic
behavior using wire 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! Upcoming Assignments:
This Week in Math with Mr. Elegarle Math 8th
Monday, February 5th & Tuesday, February 6th Comparing Functions
Go Math 8
HW Comparing Functions Due Next Class Period
Wednesday, February 7th & Thursday, February 8th Representing Proportional Relationships
Go Math 8
HW Representing Proportional
Relationships
Due Next Class Period
Friday, February 9th Summative Test
Functions, Transformations
HW STAAR Aligned Review Questions
o Due Next Class Period
This Week in Math with Mr. Elegarle Algebra I
Monday, February 5th & Tuesday, February 6th Simplifying Radicals
The Pythagorean Theorem
Algebra 1, Pearson HW Simplifying Radicals, The Pythagorean
Theorem o Due Next Class Period
Wednesday, February 7th Thursday, February 8th Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Algebra 1, Pearson
HW Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
o Due Next Class Period
Friday, February 9th Summative Test
Sequences, Exponents and Radicals
HW STAAR Aligned Review Questions
o Due Next Class Period
This Week in 8th English Language Arts & Reading with Mr. Martinez
Week of February 5, 2018 – February 9, 2018
Students will explore the idea of influence through the reading of multiple genres. Students will analyze how authors communicate theme and purpose in addition to responding to open-ended
questions. Students will discuss and identify a thematic statement for a work of fiction. Students will discuss and work on daily individual test practice for STAAR. Students will review results of Middle of Year Universal Screener assessment as well as Snapshot results. Students will draft and refine literary responses to multiple genres, including a novel, examples of poetry,
nonfiction articles, and a drama selection.
BCMA Instructional Agenda
Mr. Barnes Instructional Agenda January 29-February 2, 2018
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:
Tutorials after school : please make sure to schedule with Mr. Barnes, so that he knows you are coming.
Students will analyze and be responsible for their Snapshot data from two weeks ago.
Students will continue their Substance Abuse projects, in order to connect them with our in class novel.
Students will do computer research on their projects.
Middle of the Week:
Students will work in focus groups and compare and contrast substance abuse findings, in order to compose
one persuasive, Anti-Substance Abuse project.
Students will also read in order to find facts in order to complete worksheet connected with novel.
End of the Week:
Students will be assessed over in class novel
*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:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions, Comments, Feedback:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
This Week in the Math Lab with Ms. Ariel Bonno 8th Math Lab Instructional Agenda
(Week of February 5th) Ariel Bonno—8th grade
This week’s objective: Transformations
Everyday
ALEKS (Continuous individualized math topics
program): Students have approximately 1.25 hours in
class daily to work on weekly classwork topic
assignment.
All homework assignments, topic goal and time goal
assignments are due by Sunday, midnight.
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 Next Quiz: Next Cycle
o Next Test: Tuesday, February 6th
This Week in the Math Lab with Ms. Ariel Bonno 8th Math Lab Instructional Agenda
(Week of February 5th)
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
How to Apply to a Magnet
Program
STEP ONE
• 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
entered into lotteries or be offered auditions.
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
Escuela Preparatoria Milby
Oct. 14: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. en la
Escuela Preparatoria Westbury
Solicitud de Admisión Magnet
Nov. 4: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. en la
Escuela Preparatoria Sterling
Dic. 2: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. en la Escuela Secondaria Key
Abril 21: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. en la Gregory Lincoln Education Center
FASES DEL PROCESO Trámite y gestión de las solicitudes
Fase I (Sep. 22 - Dic. 8, 2017) Todas las solicitudes de candidatos
cualificados del distrito recibidas en esta fase entran en una lotería o pasan a audición.
Fase II (Dic. 9, 2017 Mayo 31, 2018) Todas las solicitudes de candidatos
cualificados del distrito recibidas en esta fase se consideran por orden de
llegada, si hay cupos.
Fase III (Jun. 1 – Ago. 10, 2018) Igual que la Fase II, pero se considerarán
solicitudes de fuera del distrito si ya no hay solicitudes de candidatos del
distrito.
SITIOS WEB ÚTILES CON MÁS INFORMACIÓN Distrito Escolar Independiente de Houston: www.HoustonISD.org
Búsqueda de escuelas de HISD: www.HoustonISD.org/ _findaschool
Hurricane Harvey Assistance
It is my hope that those receiving this were not impacted by Harvey and my deepest
thoughts go out to those who were. We have compiled listings of resources that have come
through HISD e-mailings and information on where to donate items. I am hoping that this
listing is of assistance, but please feel free to contact your Grade Level Dean at Baylor
College of Medicine Academy at Ryan to assist with any needs as we heal from Hurricane
Harvey. We will work with the HISD Office of Interventions to provide support and local
resources.
6th Grade Dean Dean De Dios [email protected] 7th Grade Dean Dean Brown [email protected] 8th Grade Dean Dean Turner [email protected]
Deans will be able to assist on a personal level and direct you toward BCMA-R
student items of need, but in order to facilitate donations, we are going to comply with HISD
guidelines and refer you towards the following:
Donations (Items)
Donated items have been accepted at the Barnett Stadium, Butler Stadium and
Delmar Fieldhouse, since September 5, 2017 from 7:00AM-6:00PM). As of September
11, 2017, all donations will be received at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road
Houston, TX 77092).
Donations (Financial Items)
All monetary donations must be made to the HISD Foundation, and the donation can
be made specifically for the campus that you designate.
Link to Donations: http://www.houstonisdfoundation.org/donate/
Uniforms
HISD has relaxed the uniform policy, but students may wear uniforms, if they have
secured them or been provided such. HISD distributed thousands of uniforms at 7
locations throughout Houston September 8th & 9th from 9:00AM-3:00PM, to assist in
this effort.
Deans will work with all students to assist with obtaining uniforms, once identified as
a need. Students who were not impacted by Hurricane Harvey should remain in
uniform, as they have secured such, any who have financial needs are always
welcome to consult their Dean or any campus employee for assistance.
Parents can feel free to contact HISD Student Support Services (713-556-6800) for
uniforms.
News and resources all year long
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8th gradeFall semester
LANGUAGE ARTS
What should my child be working on in the first semester of school?
Students will build on the skills gained in the previous two years. Students continue to work to become readers who know how to choose books, talk about books, and monitor their comprehension while also increasing the breadth of their reading. With access to a wide variety of books, the power to choose, and time to read in school, they become increasingly sophisticated readers, ready to tackle the demands of high school.
Students also explore a variety of genres, from narrative to informational and fiction to nonfiction. They continue to work to become critical consumers of text, learning to discern author purpose and bias while exploring the themes of global citizenship and challenge.
Students further develop their skills as writers to produce personal narratives, persuasive essays, short stories, and poems with increasing skill and ease.
Support your students by encouraging them to read and write at home and by visiting libraries and bookstores. Look for opportunities to share texts and literary events, reading and writing beside them.
Math
What should my child be working on in the first semester of school?
Students are in the final stages of considering the structure and nature of mathematics as it applies to algebra and geometry. Students will be expected to clearly discuss how they think about mathematics problems and make connections among multiple methods for solving the problems. A key component of a student’s success will include proficient and consistent use of a graphing calculator. The process of transitioning into thinking like mathematicians during the first semester will be grounded in the following topics:
• Identify types of real numbers such as integers, rational numbers, and irrational numbers, including scientific notation.
• Simplify and solve expressions, equations, and inequalities.
• Calculate and compare simple-interest and compound-interest earnings through real-world application.
• Analyze the properties of transformations (reflections, translations, rotations, and dilations).
• Use models and diagrams to explain and apply the Pythagorean Theorem.
• Develop the formulas for surface area and volume and apply those formulas to solve problems.
• Justify if two triangles are similar based on their angles.
Dates to remember
09/20, 10/18, 11/15 Gifted & Talented Parent Information Sessions
09/22 Magnet applications open
09/30, 10/14, 11/4, 12/2 School Choice Fairs
12/8 Deadline for Magnet Phase I Lottery
Tools for Success
Your student can access the Digital Resources tab on the HUB to log in to the following resources:
• Houston Public Library
• Go Math! (Mathematics textbook)
• Literature textbook
News and resources all year long
HoustonISD.org/news | Facebook.com/HoustonISD | Twitter.com/HoustonISD | Text “YES” to 68453 for text alerts
8th gradeFall 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 and 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
Suicide risk factors for teens & adolescents
What do you do if your child fits the profile of someone at risk for youth suicide? Warning signs of suicide can include changes in personality or behavior that might not be obviously related to suicide. When a teenager becomes sad, more withdrawn, more irritable, anxious, tired, or apathetic — things that used to be fun aren’t fun anymore — you should be concerned. Risk factors include:
• A recent or serious loss of a loved one
• A psychiatric disorder, particularly a mood disorder like depression or a trauma- and stress-related disorder
• Prior suicide attempts increase risk for another suicide attempt
• Alcohol and other substance-use disorders, as well as getting into a lot of trouble
• Struggling with sexual orientation in an environment that is not respectful or accepting of that orientation. The issue is not whether a child is gay or lesbian, but whether he or she is struggling to come out in an unsupportive environment.
Follow this link to the Parent Toolkit for more information: MHAhouston.org/parent-toolkit
How can I help my child
be more independent?
• Develop a system, such as a wall planner or calendar, to keep track of homework, assignments, testing schedules, and other activities.
• Ask your child to research interests and share what paths they can lead to, such as an interest in drawing and photography leading to a career in graphic and media design.
• Establish time allowances for certain activities and have your child track and manage them. For example, agree to a certain amount of screen time and have your child set a timer.
• Have your child write down and discuss possible solutions to seek support in areas where they are struggling (tutorials, online resources, extra credit, etc.)
• Be involved at your child’s school to build a solid support system.
*Revised 9/15/2017
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Key Holidays
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
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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.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
Dear Parents/Guardians:
As a health science school, we take science seriously. All BCMA at Ryan students do an independent science
or engineering investigation, write a manuscript (a research report on their investigation) and present their
manuscript in the format of a poster. The projects will be graded and all posters will be part of our BCMAR
(Science Fair) Science Symposium, which will be January 19th
, 2018, 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Winning projects will
move onto district and for seventh and eighth graders, they will move on to the Science and Engineering Fair
of Houston (SEFH). Every year we are very proud of our students. In previous years, we’ve had over 15
students place in district and multiple teams that won awards at SEFH and went on to State.
The STEM research handbook contains important information and is electronically available on the BCMA at
Ryan Science Fair website. BCMA at Ryan and HISD follow SEFH guidelines. Please go through it carefully with
your student(s) and see their health science teachers for questions.
Students will begin identifying research questions in their health science classes. We highly encourage you to
engage at home with them in order to ensure optimal levels of success on their projects. Please note: Most of
the student’s research will be done outside of the classroom.
Students will need to register for an account on Scienteer.com in order to actively track research progress at
https://www.scienteer.com/register/baylorcollegeofmedicineacademyatryan. The student will need your
email address to register. Please help your student get registered by helping them fill in the form in the above
link, then please look in your email for a message asking to verify consent and verify.
Some class time will be available during the fall for students to work on their independent research
components. It will be the student’s responsibility to prepare and finalize the independent research project,
work outside of school on their investigation (data collection and observations), and be productive during class
time designated for research. Please find the deadlines below and please note some of them may be subject
to change by your health science teacher. Research projects are due December 4th
/5th
. Students are required
to submit a manuscript (the poster in paper format), a poster and a notebook. Pay closest attention to the
manuscript and notebook rubrics and all else will fall into place.
Saturday advisory from 8 am – 10 am at BCM with experts occur on: 10/21, 11/4, 12/2. Advisories at BCMA at
Ryan on the following days: 10/14-Saturday, 11/11-Saturday, 11/16-after school (students will be notified of
changes in advance).
Thank you for doing all you can to make this research process a positive and productive experience.
S.T.E.M. Specialist
Beatriz Perez-Sweeney, PhD
Health Science Teachers:
Mr. Aguilar: [email protected] Ms. Brown: [email protected]
Mr. Rasti: [email protected] Ms. Torres: [email protected]
Mr. Wertz: [email protected] Dr. Williams: [email protected]
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
Research Component Tentative Due Date Teacher Due Date
(to be filled in by the student)
Research Proposal (Question, Hypothesis,
Background information supporting the
hypothesis, Statement of why the project is
interesting, and the Procedure/methods
that will be used) INCLUDING a draft
annotated bibliography showing
information that supports the hypothesis.
October 2nd
B Day
October 3rd
A Day
Annotated Bibliography (showing
information that will be included in the
introduction)
November 2nd
A Day
November 3rd
B Day
Results in table/graph format, Summary of
the results, Abstract Draft
November 27th
A Day
November 28th
B Day
(after Thanksgiving Break)
November 27th
November 28th
(after Thanksgiving Break)
Manuscript (Paper) December 4th
B Day
December 5th
A Day
December 4th
December 5th
Oral Presentation and Poster
December 11th
A Day
December 12th
B Day
BCMAR Science Symposium
January 19th
(4:30 pm – 6:00 pm)
District Fair TBA by Houston ISD
Science and Engineering Fair of Houston
(SEFH)
February 23rd
and 24th
Please note that dates are subject to change per your respective Health Science Teacher.
Tentative due dates will be as followed unless noted otherwise by the teacher. Time
management is the key to producing a quality STEM research project. We strongly recommend
that all or most of the data be collected during the month of October. Please contact your
teacher in advance to discuss conflicts with due dates or questions about upcoming deadlines!
SaturdaywithScientists,signupbelow:
https://www.bcm.edu/support/forms/middle-school-
science-fair-advise
Eggspert ScienceDays,signupbycontacting
Dr.Sweeney:[email protected]
Information for coming to Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Educational Outreach
Directions to the Building (John P. McGovern Campus) Address: 2450 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77021
If you are coming south on the 288, exit Holcombe Blvd and turn right. The building will be on your
left after Grand and before Almeda Rd.
If you are coming north on the 288, exit Yellowstone and stay on the feeder. Turn left at Holcombe
Blvd (third light). The building will be on your left after Grand and before Almeda Rd.
Parking Information Come into the parking lot at Entrance 81 (see map) and push the green button at the gate. Remove the yellow token
and the gate arm will open. Please remember to bring the token in with you so we can pay for your parking.
Coming into the Building Come into the main building entrance (see map) and check in at the security desk (all other entrances will be locked).
Please arrive between 7:40 am - 8:00 am. Parents are encouraged to stay and help your student! You will be greeted by one of us. Saturday with Scientists will be in the Biosciences lab, Room OS192.
If you have any questions feel free to give us a call at
713-‐798-‐8200
Or Contact Katherine Harris ([email protected]) or Beatriz Perez-Sweeney ([email protected])
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.