Welcome to San Jacinto Jr. High. 8 th Grade Team Grade Level PrincipalCrystal Urias Grade Level...

Welcome to San Jacinto Jr.

High

8th Grade Team Grade Level Principal Crystal Urias

Grade Level Counselor Kristen Brady

Principal Deborah Kendrick

7th Grade TeamGrade Level Principal David Thomas

Grade Level Counselor Tiffany Rundell

A little about San Jacinto JH Eight Period School Day

8:40 AM – 4:05 PMBreakfast served beginning at 8:00 am Seventh and Eighth Grade

Current Enrollment ---- 715 7th grade 358 8th grade 357

Website – www.midlandisd.net Grades accessible online

Parent Connection Progress reports sent every 3 weeks

Student Achievement

Student of the month - chosen by teachers by subject area.

Recognize students with A & A/B Honor roll. A honor roll students are awarded a free dress code day.

Perfect attendance – a drawing is held in December and May for students with perfect attendance with prizes consisting of iPODS, iTouch, gift certificates, Rockhound tickets, etc.

ESL/New-Comer Program

Co-Teach Implementation in Core classes Jr. High Newcomer Academy for M.I.S.D. Vocabulary Development English in a Flash Read Now Power-up iPOD Program Rosetta Stone

Preview Academic Content United Streaming iWORKS for Power Point Presentation Podcasts

Mrs. Bigby ESLMs. Limones/Newcomer Academy

Departmental Information

English Language Arts

English - On-level, preAP, and preAP/GT English classes follow a spiraling scope and sequence. Objectives are organized into the following strands: reading, writing, research, speaking and listening, and oral and written conventions. Resources include Holt McDougal Literature, WriteSource, Empowering Writers and a variety of novel studies.

Read 180 – intensive, individualized reading intervention program incorporating instructional software, high-interest literature, and direct instruction in reading and writing skills

Intervention – accelerated instruction utilizing small groups and instructional software to ensure grade level reading and writing skills

Mrs. Kinder

Math Initiatives Technology in instruction – Smartboards and Mobiviews,

SpringBoard online lessons

Co-Teaching with ELL and Special Education

Mobile Computer Lab– using programs to build concepts from concrete to abstract and reinforce with practice

Tutorials- targeted students by district/campus assessment results and TEKS as well as homework help.

PreAP/GT 7th grade Math and 7th grade Math

Mrs. Smith

Science Initiatives Our first priority is success for all students!!!

Tutorials offered to all students before and after school

Checkpoint testing to pinpoint areas of weakness

Co-Teach Science classes for Special Education and ESL in 7th and 8th grades

Science Club – Robotics, Walk on Water, Environmental studies, End of year trips, Star Parties, BTSR Camping expedition…

Mrs. Ingmire

SOCIAL STUDIES Initiatives 

Projecting images through LCD projectors from United Streaming and other sources to enrich history lessons

Developing graphic organizers to enhance learning and reflect questions found in grade level TEKS

Using strategies from History Alive (TCI) to create interactive history lessons

Utilizing smartboards, mobiviews, and cellular devices

Mr. T. Freese

Tutorials Teachers provide tutorial services

for those students in need Mornings – 8:00-8:35 Lunch (by appointment) After school – 4:05 – 4:45 MISD provides “iStation Reading”, “Think

through the Math” and “Study Island” online tutorials

Transportation (buses) available for those needing a ride to their neighborhood schools. Buses leave promptly at 4:45.

San Jacinto Electives

Art

Classes: Intro Art Art I (High School Credit)

Agenda: Art History Drawing Painting Printmaking Ceramics Paper MacheContest:

Fire Prevention PTA Reflections

Jr. V.A.S.E. Art Smart UIL A+

District Mandatory art fee of $25 per semester

Mrs. Hicks

Classes

Beginning Band Requirements

Academic Grades Everyone buys a band shirt You must like to have fun Participation in “Instrument

Fairs”

General Information You can do any elective while

you do band, especially athletics

Projects/Activities Winter and Spring Concerts Band Camp Daily contests, games & prizes Solo and Ensemble Contests

Winners receive medals Spring Band Trip

Beginning band competition

Admission into the Advanced Band! Jazz Band – after school activity

Mr. TarinMs. Cooper

Choir Requirements

Academic Grades Everyone purchases a choir

shirt Concert Uniform:

White tuxedo shirt Black Pants Black Shoes

Willingness to work hard & have fun!

$5.00 materials fee

Projects/Activities Fall Concert All Region Choir Winter Concert Solo and Ensemble UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest Spring Concert Spring Trip

Mr. Jung

Orchestra Classes

Beginning & Advanced

Requirements Academic Grades Instrument of the

violin family Willingness to

practice Attend after school

rehearsals

Projects/Activities Concerts - Fall, Winter, and Spring Solo and Ensemble UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest Community concerts MISD Spring Fling

Mr. DeLavan

Foreign Language

Classes 7th & 8th Spanish I

High School Credit

7th & 8th Spanish II FLES- pass 6th grade test- LOTE Credit by Exam High School Credit

7th & 8th Spanish III LOTE Credit by Exam (Required for High School

Distinguished Plan) High School Credit

Projects/Activities Spanish Club Cinco de Mayo

Celebration Day of the Dead Computer projects Restaurant cultural

visit General Class projects Field Trips

Sra. Milan

Sr. Nunez

Sra. Aranda

Discover Languages Other Than English in Midland ISD

• We live in a global society and learning another language is a perfect way to prepare our students to be successful in the future.

• Many colleges and universities have a foreign language requirement.

• Freshman college students that had taken Latin, French, German and/or Spanish were found to outperform students that did not take a foreign language.

GPA

No Foreign Language 2.58

Latin Students 2.89

French Students 2.78

German Students 2.77

Spanish Students 2.76

Languages Other Than English in

Midland ISDo If you have further questions:

oGerman, French, Latin, Computer Science

Contact:

Debbie Oliver

Foreign Languages

debbie.oliver@midlandisd.net

Career Technology Education

Principals of Architecture – 8th grade

Touch Systems – 8th grade

High School Credit Courses

Robotics/Construction, Engineering and TechnologyFocus on Research, Design, Construction,

Production,Communication, Team building, Problem-solving,

and Challenges.7th Intro to Robotics

Lego Robotics TCEA Competitions/Challenges Projects

8th Construction, Engineering and Technology

Lego Robotics TREBUCHET TCEA Competitions/Challenges

Requirements: 6th grade Science and Math STAAR Scores(level II) $20.00 Consumables lab fee. Willingness to work in a team, Solve problems,

stretch your mind.

Mrs. Bridges

Industrial Technology Classes

Beginning and Advanced IT classes

$20 shop fee for consumable materials

Emphasis on safety

Projects/Activities7th Grade (Manufacturing Careers Portals)

Gum Ball Machine

CO2 Cars Bridge or

Structure Pen and Pencil8th Grade (Principle of

Manufacturing) – HS credit

Cutting Boards Self-design

projects Rockets Auto CAD

Ms.Duran

Touch Systems

This is an eighth grade elective only.

High School credit for technology.

Typing, powerpoints, excel spreadsheets,…

Ms.Lynch

Physical Education

Requirements: Gray/White T-shirt Green Shorts Tennis shoes Play hard and have fun!

Team Sports Basketball Football Track Volleyball Cross Country Tennis

Projects/Activities Strength and

Conditioning Weight lifting Competition/

tournaments

PE is a 7th grade mandate

Coach HernandezCoach Taylor

Speech/Drama Introduction to Speech

and Drama

Advanced Speech and Drama

Projects/Activities Speech Making Impromptu Speaking Debate Film character ed

videos Spring Speech festival Acting Puppet Making Television Commercials Duet Acting Classrooms plays One Act Play Talent Show

Jodi Lander

Athletics Requirements

All athletes must have a physical by a Doctor

Green Shorts & Gray T-shirts

Must be passing all classes.

Sports Basketball – B & G Football - B Tennis – B & G Track – B & G Volleyball – G Cross Country – B &

G Soccer – B & G

Transportation provided to neighborhood schools

San Jacinto Science Club

Science Club is for: Anyone with a sense of Adventure (NASA,

Seaworld, Camping) Anyone that is daring (Ropes Course) Anyone willing to work to Earn their way

(Concessions, KMB) Anyone up to a challenge (Walk on Water,

Trebuchet) Anyone who Sees Science in a different way.

Requirements: Complete an Application, with references

National Junior Honor Society

Requirements Members are

expected to exhibit traits of :

Leadership Service Character Citizenship Scholarship

Projects/Activities Canned Food Drive Meals on Wheels Other community

service projects

Students must maintain a 90 or above average for both semesters of their 7th grade year

Mr. Freese

Student Council

Requirements

Elected by Classmates

No Grade Below 70 Good Citizenship No Truancies Excellent Behavior

Projects/Activities

United Way Fund Raiser

Blanket and Coat Drive

Dances Pennies for Patients

for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Mandy Hardwick

Pep Squad – 7th gradeCheerleading – 8th grade

Requirements Members are expected

to exhibit traits of : Leadership Citizenship Scholarship Physical and

Uniform Fee – TBA Signed

Application/Forms

Pep Squad is NOT a

pre-requisite for cheerleading

Projects/Activities Athletic Events Academic Events Pep Rallies Mustang Mania DARE Rally 6th grade visits/tour

Kristen BradyCandice Hicks

Attendance(Attendance Compulsory Law)

689-1373 Arrival at School (start time 8:30)

Tardy to school - eCampus

Tardy to class - eCampus

Absences Saturday School

Ms.Giodarno

Nurse Immunizations up

to date (new shot for incoming 7th graders)

Medications go through the nurse

Lost glasses Nurse Shay Hillman 689-1357

Lunch 7th & 8th Grade lunches are separate Three Lines Responsibility (meals & trash) No Sharing Food (includes parents bringing

lunch for their own children)

Counseling Office

7th Grade Individual and

Group Counseling Academic

Counseling PreAP and G-PreAP

Classes Schedule Conflicts Personal Concerns 6 Year plans Duke Talent Search Academic Awards A/AB Honor Roll

8th Grade Individual and

Group Counseling Academic

Counseling PreAP and G-PreAP

Classes Schedule Conflicts Personal Concerns 4 Year Plans High School

Registration Process Academic Awards A/AB Honor Roll

Mrs. Rundell Mrs. Brady

Behavior Expectations

3 B’s Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

Maturity Problem Solving Mutual Respect

Labels no more than 2x2” Green, white, black, gray,

navy, or purple shirt with collar

Green, white, black, gray, navy, or purple sweatshirt or sweater

Green, white, black, gray, navy, or purple undershirt

Black or Brown Belt – no raised decorations

Cotton Twill Khaki pants, shorts, or skirts

Shoes must cover or have a strap around the heel –

The NOs! NO house-shoes; NO slides NO piercing other than ears NO hoodies, jogger, leggins

Dress Code

Do you have any Questions?