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Instructional Agenda ~ Week of Oct. 9 - 13
Baylor College of Medicine Academy @Ryan
2610 Elgin St. ~ Houston, TX. 77004 ~ 713-942-1932
www.houstonisd.org/academyatryan
Progress Reports/Report Cards Sent home to Parents on:
Progress Report 1 – 9/21/17 Report Card 1 – 10/13/17
Progress Report 2 – 10/27/17 Report Card 2 – 11/17/17
Progress Report 3 – 12/7/17 Report Card 3 – 1/12/18
Progress Report 4 – 1/26/18 Report Card 4 – 2/23/18
Progress Report 5 – 3/9/18 Report Card 5 – 4/13/18
Progress Report 6 – 4/27/17 Report Card 6 – 6/1/18
___________________________________________________________
PICTURE DAY
Picture Day is scheduled for Fall: Thursday, October 12 and Friday, October 13 Retakes: November 16
So students don’t miss out on Spirit Dress for the week, students may
wear spirit attire on WEDNESDAY, October 11th.
Upcoming Events
October 12 & 13
PICTURE DAY
October 20
Dads & Donuts @ 7:30am
Important Announcement
Please see
information
regarding G/T
testing and
Magnet
Applications
on the last
pages of this
IA.
GLOBAL MATH DAY
OCTOBER 10TH
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Important Reminders:
BUS ROUTES – Please contact HISD Transportation to ensure your
child knows his/her bus information. www.houstonisd.org/transportation or
call 713-613-3040.
School Bus Tracker- If your student will be riding HISD transportation,
please register on www.houstonISD.org/BusTracker to track your
students bus in the AM and PM time. The district’s account number
is 76647
UNIFORMS – Students are expected to adhere to BCMAR’s dress
code policy. If you need assistance with uniforms, please contact
the school or HISD Student Support Services (713-556-6800).
Tutorials and Clubs
Mondays- ELA/READING
Tuesdays- SCIENCE
Wednesdays- SOCIAL STUDIES
Thursdays- MATH
The time will be 4:15pm-5:15pm. All students MUST be picked up by
5:30pm.
THERE ARE NO AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ON FRIDAYS.
***SCHOOL RULES AND POLICIES***
❖ Before being dismissed for first period, ALL students MUST be
in their assigned areas. 7th grade students report to the GYM. No
students are allowed to be in the hallways, classrooms or restrooms
WITHOUT PERMISSION.
❖ Locker times: Morning, after being dismissed from their
designated areas; Before and After Lunch; Between 4th and 5th
Period.
❖ Dress code: Burgundy polo shirt with BCMA logo, khaki
pants/shorts or skirts that are knee-length, BCMA burgundy sweater
or solid burgundy sweater. School I.D. must be worn around the
neck at all times.
Questions? Contact your child’s teacher:
Ms. Obeid [email protected]
Ms. Price [email protected]
Mr. Dabas [email protected]
Mr. Conrad [email protected]
Ms. Holley [email protected]
Mr. Wertz [email protected]
Ms. Heintzelman
Ms. Chao [email protected]
Ms. Kerawala [email protected]
Ms. Morgan
Ms. Yap [email protected]
Ms. Tyson
Mr. Telle [email protected]
Mr. Rasti [email protected]
Coach Strong [email protected]
Ms. Davis [email protected]
Mr. Berry (pending)
Mr. Eligio [email protected]
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❖ ONLY ON FRIDAYS: Blue or black jeans with no tears, cuts or holes, BCMA spirit
t-shirt or college t-shirt.
❖ When dismissed at 4:00 p.m., all bus riders must proceed directly and promptly to the bus ramps. School
buses will leave at 4:07 p.m. everyday. Car riders must proceed directly and promptly to the front of the
building.
❖ Be respectful to school personnel and fellow students.
SCIENCE
❖ MS. TYSON
Monday – Thursday, October 9-12, 2017:
Topic: Cells Theory, Scientists and Cell Types
· Identify key scientists and their contribution to the Cell Theory.
· Discuss the three major principles of the Cell Theory.
· Compare/contrast Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells.
Activity #1: Video Presentation: The History of the Cell Theory
Activity #2: The Cell Theory Foldable
Activity #3: Bill Nye Presents: Cells
Activity #4: Parts of A Microscope
Activity #5: Cell Theory Reinforcement
Homework:
Timeline of Cell Theory Worksheet Deadline: Mon-Tues., October 16-17, 2017
Friday, October 13, 2017:
Topic: Cell Structure and Function
· Describe the function of various animal cell organelles
· Describe the function of various plant cell parts
· Compare/Contrast animal and plant cells.
· Discuss how living cells are similar to factories
Activity #1: Video Presentation: Cell Specialization
Activity #2: Virtual Lab-How Do Animal and Plant Cells Work?
Activity #3: Video Presentation: Tim and Moby BRAIN POP—Cell Specialization
-Animal and Plant Cells Coloring Activity
Homework:
Timeline of Cell Theory Worksheet Deadline: Mon-Tues., October 16-17, 2017
❖ MS. HOLLEY Subjects: Characteristics of Life, Cell Organelles
Monday, October 9, 2017
• Activity #1: How Living Things are Organized Notebook Activity
• Activity #2: Characteristics of Life W.S.
Tuesday, October 10—Wednesday, October 11, 2017
• Activity#1: Learning About Cells and the Cell Theory Notebook Activity
• Activity #2: Cell Theory Notes
• Activity #3: Cell Theory W.S. #1
Homework: Cell Theory Science Notebook Assignment
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Thursday, October 12—Friday, October 13, 2017
• Activity #1: Cell Organelles Notebook Activity
• Activity #2: Cell Organelles W.S. #1
Homework: Cell Organelles W.S. #2
❖ Scientific Decision Making w/ Mr. Rasti & Mr. Wertz
Monday, October 9th & Tuesday, October 10th
T.S.W review the results of their Test over “The Scientific Method”.
Ø DoNow: OPTICS
Ø Review the 1st test over “the Scientific method”
Ø Test corrections
Ø “Literacy in the Middle”
· Homework: Continue working on independent research project.
Wednesday, October 11th & Thursday, October 12th
T.S.W work on their projects for upcoming Science Fair
Ø Do now: heart word puzzle
Ø Work on Independent research project
Ø “Literacy in the Middle”
· Homework: vocabulary define: blood vessel, cardiac cycle, pulmonary valve, aortic valve, radial pulse point
Friday, October 13th
T.S.W work on diagnosing the C.A.D patients Arturo, Brian, and Angela
Ø Do now: OPTICS
Ø C.A.D case study reading
Ø Health Charts
Ø “Literacy in the Middle”
· Homework: work on Independent research project
MATHEMATICS
❖ MS. MORGAN & MR. DABAS (7TH GRADE MATH)
October 9th & October 10th
Unit 1 TEST
October 11th & October 12th
Focus: Lesson 2.1 – Unit Rates
Homework: Texas Go Math Grade 7
pages 65-66 # 9-13
October 13th & October 16th
Focus: Lesson 2.2 – Constant Rate of Change
Homework: Texas Go Math Grade 7
pages 71-72 # 5-15
Required Daily Supplies: Pencil with eraser & Math Binder (3-ring binder with loose leaf paper)
**Please note: Instructional agendas are subject to change due to unforeseen schedule conflicts
❖ MR. DABAS (ALGEBRA I)
Monday, October 9th
Ø Solving Inequalities with variables on both sides
Ø Solving Multi-Step Inequalities
Ø Algebra 1, Pearson
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Ø HW
Ø Due Next Class Period
Wednesday, October 11th
Ø Solving Compound Inequalities
Ø PSAT – October 11
Ø Algebra 1, Pearson
Ø HW
Ø Due Next Class Period
Friday, October 13th
Ø Using Graphs to Relate Two Quantities
Ø Patterns and Linear Functions
Ø Algebra 1, Pearson
Ø HW
Ø Due Next Class Period
❖ Math Lab w/Ms. Kerawala Classwork this Week: Students will complete individualized topics, assignments, earn their piece of the pie, and take assessments in www.Aleks.com program. Students have approximately an hour in class daily to work on weekly topic and time assignments. On an average, students are expected to work for two hours and learn at least 10 topics each week. The program is self-pacing, and therefore some students may need to work over two hours to master 10 topics this week. The assignments are as follows:
Assignment Description Due Date
2.1Classwork 4 problems on Fraction Operations Add/Subtract/Mult/Div 4 problems on Solving Equations One/Two Steps (Algebra)
Midnight Sunday 10/15/17
2.1Topic: 10 Topics Midnight Sunday 10/15/17
2.1Time: 2 Hours Midnight Sunday 10/15/17 Pie Progress Cycle 2 Goal 35% = 140 topics
35% = 158 topics (Algebra) Midnight Sunday 11/12
Homework/Make-Ups: Complete unfinished weekly goals. Due to the nature of the program and built in extended deadline with multiple attempts, the program will not allow extension for assignments past the due dates. These assignments must be done in a timely manner.
Please check your timeline and assignments on report page of ALEKS for current week’s assignments as
well as future quiz and test dates!!
❖ Math Lab w/Ms. Eligio
Algebra 1 (7th Grade) Website: www.aleks.com
Monday & Tuesday
Ø Graphing a line given its equation in slope-intercept form: Fractional slope
Ø 5 topics learned in aleks program
Ø Homework: Online HW in ALEKS Program
Wednesday & Thursday
Ø Graphing a line given its equation in standard form
Ø Quiz about graphing Linear Functions
Ø 5 topics learned in aleks program
Ø Homework: Online HW in ALEKS Program
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Friday
Ø Graphing a vertical or horizontal line
Ø Finding x- and y-intercepts given the graph of a line on a grid
Ø 5 topics learned in aleks program
Ø Homework: Online HW in ALEKS Program
Instructional Agenda
Week 5 (Oct.9-Oct.13)
7th Grade Math Website: www.aleks.com
Monday & Tuesday
Ø Identifying solutions to a linear equation in one variable: Two-step equations
Ø 5 topics learned in aleks program
Ø Homework: Online HW in ALEKS Program
ELA/WRITING
❖ MS. YAP & MS. DAVIS
ATTENTION! The vocabulary test has been moved from October 11/12 to October 13/16. Monday/Tuesday Human Sentence Activity + practice/exit ticket Tone Personification Writing HW: analyze tone of 5 Hunger Games passages Wednesday/Thursday Universal Screen Test (Davis) Hunger Games Vocabulary Review Friday/Monday Hunger Games Vocab Test
SOCIAL STUDIES
❖ MR. CONRAD & MR. TELLE
Monday/Tuesday I Do: Introduction to ESPN We Do: Economic and Environmental Characteristics of Texas You Do: Texas Region Coat of Arms Wednesday/Thursday I Do: ESPN Matrix of Texas Regions We Do: Texas Regions Venn Diagram You Do: Texas Travel Agent Friday I Do: Which Texas Region? Purposeful Reading We Do: ACES Writing You Do: ACES Writing Gallery Walk
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ART ELECTIVE
❖ MS. PRICE
Theme of the Week: Op Art
Monday, October 9 – Friday, October 13, 2017
A/B DAYS:
· DAY 1 (Mon/Tues)
o FINISH Part 2 of Project #2: Op-Art Mini-Murals in groups
· DAY 2 (Wed/Thurs)
o One-Point Perspective – Halloween Towns
· DAY 3 (Fri)
o Work with Community Artists’ Collective to learn about Dia de los Muertos and paint Sugar Skulls
PLEASE NOTE: Please consider donating items like rolls of paper towel, facial tissue, newspaper, and
sterile/clean yogurt containers (the large containers).
COMPUTER SCIENCE/TECH APPS
❖ MS. CHAO
Learning Objective:
· Recognize functions in programs as a form of abstraction.
· Write a program that solves a turtle drawing problem using multiple levels of abstraction (i.e. functions that
call other functions within your code).
· Solve programs in code.org using what they have learned last class.
· Be able to understand how efficiency relates to creating functions.
· Write a complete program with functions that solve sub-tasks of a larger programming task.
· Use a “top-down” problem-solving approach to identify sub-tasks of a larger programming task.
Important dates:
Monday, October 9nd – We are going to take our first exam for “A” day classes.
Tuesday, October 10rd – We are going to take our first exam for “B” day classes.
Note: The test will cover computer components, binary, algorithms, efficiency, and functions. Please go over
the notes we have taken in class to prepare for the exam.
LATIN/SPANISH
❖ MS. HEINTZELMAN
PLEASE CONTACT TEACHER VIA EMAIL FOR QUESTIONS ([email protected])
❖ Mr. Berry
7th Grade Latin:
-Open-book Vocabulary/ Derivative test (Monday and Tuesday)
-Open-book culture test (Monday and Tuesday)
-Stage 5 vocabulary chart (Wednesday and Thursday)
-Begin WotD and PotD (Monday and Tuesday)
-Review NLE Practice test (Every day)
-Take notes on abbreviations and begin abbreviation posters (Friday and next Monday)
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-Continue translations (Tuesday-Friday)
Latin I:
-Warm up with sample NLE practice test for Latin I (Every day)
-Complete WotD and PotD during warm-up (Every day)
-Review Intro and Latin I NLE practice tests (Monday and Tuesday)
-Stage 6 vocabulary chart (Wednesday and Thursday)
-Begin stage 6 translation (Monday and Tuesday)
-Study Latin abbreviations (Friday and next Monday)
-Finish bulla and lunula name pendants (As time allows)
-Begin Stage 6 in textbooks. (Tuesday and Wednesday)
-Translate Stage 6 in groups (Friday and next Monday)
❖ MS. OBEID
Objective: - I can create my own clinic with a group - I can create my own medical conversation to
greet a patient and ask them their basic information - I can recite the alphabet memorized - I can
understand and say what time it is if a patient asks me - I can understand and say the number 0-100
- I can say and understand what time of day is and when an appointment is
Monday: - Check Hw: Empecemos B and C Writing and Reading Check - Finish creating a clinic
and medical conversations activity - receive capitulo 1 vocabulary
HW: Capitulo 1 Vocabulary Quiz Friday October 13th Empecemos D reading and writing check
Wednesday: - Check Hw: Empecemos D reading and writing check - Empecemos B,C, and D
listening check
HW: Capitulo 1 Vocabulary Quiz Friday October 13th
Friday: - Vocabulary Quiz Capitulo 1 - Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening group rotation
activities capitulo 1
***Parents: Check out Houston Latin Fest with your kids on 10/15/2017. Students can bring their
tickets to class for extra credit. Visit www.houstonlatinfest.com for tickets *** October 13th is
Hispanic Dress Day – Dress in any traditional Hispanic clothes for extra credit
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
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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, AND
at BCMA at Ryan on the following days: 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 11/18 (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.
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S.T.E.M. Specialist
Beatriz Perez-Sweeney, PhD
Health Science Teachers:
Mr. Aguilar: [email protected] Ms. Brown:
Mr. Rasti: [email protected] Ms. Torres:
Mr. Wertz: [email protected] Dr. Williams:
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
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(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!
Communication between school and home is vital for student success. Please contact your child’s
teacher or Dean K. Brown at any time.
713-942-1932 ext. 467102
K-12 HISD VANGUARD NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS APPLICATION FOR 2018-2019 DO NOT USE THIS FORM TO APPLY TO A MAGNET PROGRAM
Revised August 2017
Students who are NOT CURRENTLY IDENTIFIED as Gifted and Talented in HISD All of the required items listed below must accompany the signed application, which must be returned to your neighborhood school.
Parent is responsible for submitting copies of all required data at the time of application. Any necessary testing will be scheduled by the Vanguard Coordinator.
Most recent final report card (Grades 1-12 applicants) End of semester report card, January, 2018 (Grade K
applicants)
If available, Iowa/Logramos nationally-normed Achievement Test Scores (current grade level)
If available, CogAT 7 Ability Test Scores (current grade level)
STUDENT’S NAME: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Last First M.I
DATE OF BIRTH: Month ______ Day ______ Year _______ CURRENT GRADE: ________ HISD I.D. #: __________________
SCHOOL CURRENTLY ATTENDING: ____________________________________________________________________________
HISD SCHOOL STUDENT ZONED TO ATTEND: ___________________________________________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN’S NAME: _______________________________________________________
PARENT'S CONTACT NUMBER: ___________________
IN WHICH LANGUAGE WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR CHILD TO BE TESTED? (SELECT ONLY ONE) English Spanish
If your child is receiving any special services from an HISD school or any educational facility, please inform your Vanguard coordinator. Check all that apply and submit district documentation: □ Special Education-Full Individual Evaluation (FIE) □ Section 504—504 Accommodation Plan □ Limited English Proficient (LEP)
Parents are required to provide documentation of special services with the Vanguard Neighborhood Application.
Federal Student Ethnicity (select one)
Hispanic/Latino
Not Hispanic/Latino
2017-2018 REDUCED INCOME CHART If your annual, monthly, or weekly salary is at or below levels listed and corresponds to household size on same row, please
check: Household Size Annual Monthly Weekly
2 $30,004 $2,504 $578 3 $37,777 $3,149 $727 4 $45,510 $3,793 $876 5 $53,243 $4,437 $1,024 6 $60,976 $5,082 $1,173 7 $68,709 $5,726 $1,322 8 $76,442 $6,371 $1,471
For each additional Family member add: +$7,733 +$645 +$149
Student Race (select all that apply)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
Asian
White
Black or African American
REMINDER: Parents are required to submit all required documentation (report card, test scores, documentation of special services, etc.) with the signed application. Parent/Guardian’s Name (Please Print): _________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: __________________
2017-2018 HISD VANGUARD NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM
Revised August 2017
STUDENT NAME: _____________________________________ CURRENT GRADE LEVEL: ______________________
This form will be completed by the current classroom teacher in collaboration with all teachers who instruct this student. Submit only one teacher recommendation form with your application. This form must be returned in a sealed envelope signed by the teacher across the seal. For students currently in Kindergarten and 5th grade, this form will be completed online. Evidence of Possible Giftedness: Please circle the word that best indicates the degree to which the student exhibits the following characteristics in relation to students of similar age, experience, or environment.
GENERAL INTELLECTUAL ABILITY Rarely (1)
Less than half the time (2)
About half the time (3)
More than half the time (4)
Consistently most of the time (5)
Shows a preference for complex tasks and “why” of things Rarely Less than half the time
About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Has knowledge and vocabulary unusual for age or grade; has fluent verbal ability Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Demonstrates abstract and critical thinking ability, an ability to think things out, to think things logically or analytically Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Is a keen and alert observer; often “sees more” in a learning situation than others; may show evidence of long, detailed
memory Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Shows an interest in problem solving and is flexible and resourceful in problem solving Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Has a quick grasp of concepts and underlying principles and can see relationships between ideas, events, people, and
things; may ask provocative questions Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
CREATIVE ABILITY
Is curious and asks many questions Rarely Less than half the time
About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Produces work which is fresh, vital, and unique; creates new ideas, products, and processes; does the unexpected Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Exhibits playfulness and a keen sense of humor; may make jokes, puns, etc. at times Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Shows unusual capacity for concentration, imagination, and originality on tasks that interest him or her Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Bores quickly with routine tasks, memorization of facts, and details; prefers talking about ideas and problems Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Exhibits emotional sensitivity, expressing intense feelings Rarely Less than half the time
About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Enjoys variety and novelty in learning experiences Rarely Less than half the time
About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
LEADERSHIP ABILITY
Is self-confident with peers and adults Rarely Less than half the time
About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Demonstrates a willingness for and skills in decision making Rarely Less than half the time
About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Is willing to take risks; tends to think independently Rarely Less than half the time
About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Exhibits organizational skills with tasks, peers, time, and/or materials Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Carries responsibility well, works well in situations that require initiative and independence Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Shows empathy and tolerance toward others; generally relates well with others Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Can express self well; has good verbal skills and is usually well understood Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
TEACHER’S NAME (PLEASE PRINT): _____________________________________________________________________________
TEACHER’S SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________________________________ DATE: _____________ Teachers: Please return completed form to parent/applicant in sealed envelope with signature across seal.
SOLICITUD DE INGRESO A PROGRAMAS VANGUARD DE ESCUELAS VECINALES K-12 DE HISD PARA 2018-2019 NO USE ESTE FORMULARIO PARA SOLICITAR INGRESO A UN PROGRAMA MAGNET
Revised August 2017
Estudiantes que ACTUALMENTE NO ESTÁN IDENTIFICADOS como G/T/ en HISD Todos los documentos indicados a continuación deben acompañar la solicitud de ingreso firmada que entregará en la escuela de su
vecindario. Es responsabilidad de los padres presentar todos los datos y documentos requeridos cuando entregan la solicitud. Toda evaluación necesaria será programada por el coordinador de Vanguard.
Grados 1.o al 12.o: Boleta de calificaciones final del ciclo
escolar anterior Solicitantes de Kínder: Boleta de calificaciones del
semestre, enero de 2018
Resultados de las pruebas normativas nacionales de rendimiento Iowa/Logramos (grado escolar actual), si los tiene
Resultados de la prueba de habilidades CogAT 7 (grado escolar actual), si los tiene
NOMBRE DEL ESTUDIANTE: __________________________________________________________________________________ Apellido Nombre Inicial del segundo nombre
FECHA DE NACIMIENTO: Mes _____ Día _____ Año ______ GRADO ACTUAL: ________ HISD I.D. #: __________________
ESCUELA A LA QUE ASISTE ACTUALMENTE: ___________________________________________________________________
ESCUELA DE HISD QUE LE CORRESPONDE SEGÚN SU DOMICILIO: ________________________________________________
NOMBRE DEL PADRE O TUTOR: _______________________________________________________
TELÉFONO DEL PADRE O TUTOR: ___________________
¿EN QUÉ IDIOMA PREFIERE QUE EVALÚEN A SU HIJO? (ELIJA UNO) Inglés Español
Si su hijo recibe algún servicio de educación especial en una escuela de HISD o en cualquier institución educativa, informe al coordinador Vanguard de su escuela. Marque todo lo que corresponda y entregue la documentación del distrito: □ Ed. Especial-Evaluación Individual Completa (FIE) □ Sección 504- Plan de modificaciones 504 □ Dominio Limitado del Inglés (LEP) Al entregar esta solicitud Vanguard los padres deben presentar la documentación de los servicios de educación especial.
Etnia del estudiante (marque una)
Hispano o latino
No hispano o latino
CUADRO DE INGRESOS REDUCIDOS 2017-2018 Si sus ingresos anuales, mensuales o semanales son iguales o
inferiores a uno de los niveles de las siguientes listas, y el número de personas de su familia es el mismo que el número de personas
que figura en la hilera de sus ingresos, marque la casilla: Núm. de personas Anual Mensual Semanal
2 $30,004 $2,504 $578 3 $37,777 $3,149 $727 4 $45,510 $3,793 $876 5 $53,243 $4,437 $1,024 6 $60,976 $5,082 $1,173 7 $68,709 $5,726 $1,322 8 $76,442 $6,371 $1,471
Por cada miembro adicional de la familia sume: +$7,733 +$645 +$149
Raza del estudiante (marque todas las que corresponda)
Indígena norteamericano o nativo de Alaska
Nativo de Hawái o isleño del Pacífico
Asiático
Blanco
Negro o afroamericano
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2017-2018 HISD VANGUARD NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM
Revised August 2017
STUDENT NAME: _____________________________________ CURRENT GRADE LEVEL: ______________________
This form will be completed by the current classroom teacher in collaboration with all teachers who instruct this student. Submit only one teacher recommendation form with your application. This form must be returned in a sealed envelope signed by the teacher across the seal. For students currently in Kindergarten and 5th grade, this form will be completed online. Evidence of Possible Giftedness: Please circle the word that best indicates the degree to which the student exhibits the following characteristics in relation to students of similar age, experience, or environment.
GENERAL INTELLECTUAL ABILITY Rarely (1)
Less than half the time (2)
About half the time (3)
More than half the time (4)
Consistently most of the time (5)
Shows a preference for complex tasks and “why” of things Rarely Less than half the time
About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Has knowledge and vocabulary unusual for age or grade; has fluent verbal ability Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Demonstrates abstract and critical thinking ability, an ability to think things out, to think things logically or analytically Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Is a keen and alert observer; often “sees more” in a learning situation than others; may show evidence of long, detailed
memory Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Shows an interest in problem solving and is flexible and resourceful in problem solving Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Has a quick grasp of concepts and underlying principles and can see relationships between ideas, events, people, and
things; may ask provocative questions Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
CREATIVE ABILITY
Is curious and asks many questions Rarely Less than half the time
About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Produces work which is fresh, vital, and unique; creates new ideas, products, and processes; does the unexpected Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Exhibits playfulness and a keen sense of humor; may make jokes, puns, etc. at times Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Shows unusual capacity for concentration, imagination, and originality on tasks that interest him or her Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Bores quickly with routine tasks, memorization of facts, and details; prefers talking about ideas and problems Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Exhibits emotional sensitivity, expressing intense feelings Rarely Less than half the time
About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Enjoys variety and novelty in learning experiences Rarely Less than half the time
About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
LEADERSHIP ABILITY
Is self-confident with peers and adults Rarely Less than half the time
About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Demonstrates a willingness for and skills in decision making Rarely Less than half the time
About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Is willing to take risks; tends to think independently Rarely Less than half the time
About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Exhibits organizational skills with tasks, peers, time, and/or materials Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Carries responsibility well, works well in situations that require initiative and independence Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Shows empathy and tolerance toward others; generally relates well with others Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
Can express self well; has good verbal skills and is usually well understood Rarely Less than half
the time About half the time
More than half the time
Consistently most of the time
TEACHER’S NAME (PLEASE PRINT): _____________________________________________________________________________
TEACHER’S SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________________________________ DATE: _____________ Teachers: Please return completed form to parent/applicant in sealed envelope with signature across seal.
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7th gradeFall semester
LANGUAGE ARTS
What should my child be working on in the first semester of school?The year launches by reviewing the habits of skilled and lifelong readers and building on the previous year’s lessons. Students continue to work to become readers who know how to choose books, talk about books, and monitor their comprehension. With access to a wide variety of books, the power to choose, and time to read in school, they continue to grow as they explore new topics and new worlds.
Students also will 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 navigate the demands of different genres while exploring the themes of innovation and conflict.
Students will use the skills learned as readers to produce authentic, effective writing, including a personal narrative, expository essay, and a myth.
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 and read and write beside them.
Math
What should my child be working on in the first semester of school?Students continue to transition from numbers and quantities that are easily observed and counted to more abstract ideas about structure and algebra. Students will be asked to spend increasingly more time discussing how they think about mathematics problems rather than how they do mathematics problems. This process of transitioning into thinking like mathematicians during the first semester will be anchored in the following topics:
• Establishing ways to think through a problem in order to reach a solution
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing rational numbers, including fractions, decimals, and integers
• Solving problems utilizing percents, such as sales and income tax
• Identifying the components of a personal budget
• Analyzing constant rates of change, unit rates, and constants of proportionality from graphs, tables, equations, or descriptions
• Solving problems involving objects and situations that are proportional
• Modeling, writing, and solving two-step equations and inequalities
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
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Looking ahead College & Career
In middle school, students will begin identifying areas of future career interest. They can research future career choices based on both their academic skills and personal interests 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 beginning as early as eighth grade.
Plan your Path: House Bill 5 & School Choice: This is a great time for students to meet with the school counselor to go over career interests and begin planning for eighth-grade course selection, which can include courses for high school credit. Students and parents can also research available magnet and Career and Technical Education programs in the district that match the student’s future interests.
Additionally, parents can reach out to counselors for information on House Bill 5 in preparation for choosing an endorsement. HISD students must earn one or more endorsements as part of graduation requirements. Endorsements are a series of courses that are grouped together by content or skill set and provide students with in-depth knowledge of a subject area, preparing them for college and career.
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?
• Encourage your child to try more challenging classes, new extracurricular activities, and other new interests, and give them time to build perseverance skills.
• Be an active listener: Allow your child to share feelings, but be careful not to impose your own feelings on your child.
• Set clear expectations and boundaries for your child, and discuss and follow through with possible consequences if your child doesn’t comply.
• Help your child build responsible decision-making skills by talking through problems, logical consequences, and resolutions.
• Encourage your child to journal as of way of gathering and organizing thoughts before resolving issues, and have them record the outcome.
• Be involved at your child’s school to build a solid support system.
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ARTES DEL LENGUAJE
¿En qué debería trabajar mi hijo el primer semestre de clases?Desde el principio del ciclo escolar los estudiantes analizan los hábitos que permiten desarrollar las habilidades necesarias para ser lector de por vida. Aprenden a elegir libros, a hablar sobre la lectura y a verificar su comprensión. Pueden elegir una variedad de libros, tienen tiempo para leer en la escuela, y aumentan sus conocimientos a medida que descubren y exploran temas nuevos.Los estudiantes exploran distintos géneros literarios como el narrativo, informativo, ficción, y no ficción. Continúan desarrollándose como consumidores de lectura críticos capaces de discernir textos literarios, y explorar los temas de innovación y conflicto. Aplican sus habilidades de lectura para crear textos auténticos y efectivos, incluyendo una narración personal, un ensayo expositivo y un mito. Apoye a su hijo, anímelo a leer y a escribir en casa. Visiten bibliotecas y librerías. Busque oportunidades para compartir textos y asistir a eventos literarios. Lea y escriba con él.
HERRAMIENTAS PARA EL ÉXITO En la página de Recursos Digitales del HUB, su hijo puede conectarse a los siguientes recursos:
• Houston Public Library
• Go Math! (Libro de texto de matemáticas)
• Libro de texto de literatura
MATEMÁTICAS
¿En qué debería trabajar mi hijo el primer semestre de clases?Este semestre, los estudiantes continúan el proceso de transición de números y cantidades que pueden observar y contar fácilmente a ideas abstractas sobre estructura y álgebra. Dedicarán más tiempo a analizar cómo piensan en los problemas de matemáticas en vez de centrarse en resolverlos. Este proceso de transición para lograr pensar como matemático se basa en los siguientes temas:• Establecer maneras de analizar un problema
para resolverlo • Sumar, restar, multiplicar y dividir números racionales,
incluyendo fracciones, decimales, e integrales• Resolver y representar problemas que incluyen
porcentajes, como calcular el impuesto sobre ventas o calcular el impuesto sobre la renta
• Identificar los componentes de un presupuesto personal • Analizar los conceptos de tasa de variación constante,
tasa por unidad, y constante de proporcionalidad mediante gráficas, tablas, ecuaciones o descripciones
• Resolver problemas sobre objetos y situaciones proporcionales
• Representar ecuaciones y desigualdades de dos pasos y resolverlas usando modelos
FECHAS A RECORDAR
09/20, 10/18, 11/15 Sesiones informativas del Programa de Dotados y Talentosos
09/22 Inicia el plazo de solicitudes Magnet
09/30, 10/14, 11/4, 12/2 Sesiones informativas de Opciones Escolares
12/8 Vence el plazo de la Lotería Magnet, Fase I
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CON MIRAS AL FUTURO UNIVERSIDAD Y CARRERAS
En la secundaria, los estudiantes comienzan a identificar áreas de interés para sus futuras carreras, y pueden informarse sobre diferentes opciones, basándose en sus aptitudes académicas e intereses personales, utilizando Naviance y el sitio web HISDCareerReadiness.org de preparación profesional. Descubrir y entender las posibilidades les servirá para planificar sus estudios y para comenzar a acumular créditos para la graduación desde el 8.o gradoPLANIFICA TU CARRERA: HB5 Y OPCIONES ESCOLARES: Éste es un buen momento para que los estudiantes se reúnan con el consejero a fin de platicar sobre sus intereses para el futuro, y seleccionar materias teniendo en cuenta el plan de 8.o grado, que podría incluir cursos con créditos de preparatoria. Las familias pueden explorar opciones de programas Magnet, vocacionales y técnicos que podrían interesarle al estudiante.Además, los padres pueden platicar con los consejeros a fin de informarse sobre la Ley HB5 en preparación para la selección de cursos. Para graduarse, los estudiantes deben completar por lo menos uno de cinco planes de estudio específicos —que TEA denomina especialidades.Cada especialidad consiste en una serie de cursos relacionados agrupados por contenido o habilidades, y permite a los estudiantes adquirir conocimientos sobre un área de estudio a un nivel más intensivo y provechoso para los estudios superiores.
MÁS ALLÁ DE LO ACADÉMICO COMPORTAMIENTO SOCIAL Y EMOCIONAL
SUICIDIO DE JÓVENES Y ADOLESCENTES: FACTORES DE RIESGO
¿Qué puede hacer usted si su hijo presenta características de riesgo de suicidio? Las señales de advertencia incluyen cambios de la personalidad y del comportamiento que no necesariamente se relacionan con el suicidio. Cuando un adolescente se entristece, se retrae, o está más ansioso, irritable, cansado o apático —ha perdido interés en cosas que disfrutaba— es motivo de preocupación. Los factores de riesgo incluyen:• la pérdida reciente de un ser querido;
• un trastorno psiquiátrico, especialmente uno del ánimo, como la depresión, o un trauma —un trastorno relacionado con el estrés;
• intentos de suicidio previos —estos antecedentes aumentan el riesgo;
• trastornos por abuso de alcohol y otras substancias;• alta incidencia de problemas de conducta; y• problemas por la orientación sexual en un ambiente
que no la respeta ni la acepta. No es porque la persona sea gay o lesbiana, sino porque está tratando de declarar su orientación en un ambiente donde no encuentra apoyo.
En este enlace encontrará más información para padres (en inglés): MHAhouston.org/parent-toolkit
¿CÓMO PUEDO AYUDAR A MI HIJO A SER MÁS INDEPENDIENTE?
• Anímelo a inscribirse en cursos exigentes y actividades extracurriculares, y a explorar intereses nuevos. Dele tiempo para que desarrolle la perseverancia.
• Escúchelo atentamente: Permítale expresar sus sentimientos, y evite imponer en él lo que usted siente.
• Fije expectativas y límites para su hijo. Platiquen sobre las consecuencias posibles de no cumplir con lo fijado.
• Ayúdelo a desarrollar su capacidad para tomar decisiones responsables platicando juntos sobre los problemas, consecuencias lógicas y resoluciones.
• Anímelo a llevar un diario donde pueda organizar sus ideas y pensamientos antes de resolver problemas, y escribir luego el resultado.
• Involúcrese en la escuela para contar con un sistema de apoyo para su familia.
7.o GRADOSEMESTRE DE OTOÑO