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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

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.

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

[email protected]

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.