Pushing the Limits of Possibility

7th Grade at

Magnolia Junior High School

2017-2018

CLASS OF 2023

PERSEVERANCE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | DISCIPLINE |EXCELLENCE

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORSDavid Slater - Principal

Donna Covarrubias - 7th Grade Assistant Principal

Matthew Braun - 8th Grade Assistant Principal

Kelan McCullen - 8th Grade Counselor (2017-18)

Sarah Cravens - 7th Grade Counselor (2017-18)

Sarah Quintanilla - Academic Coordinator

Special Education and 504 Information

Special Education Nancy Baxter - Department Chair nbaxter@magnoliaisd.org

504 Coordinators 2017-18 Sarah Cravens - 7th grade scravens@magnoliaisd.org 281-252-7330

Kelan McCullen - 8th grade kmccullen@magnoliaisd.org 281-252-7331

Core Courses

● Students will choose between on level and PreAP classes for the core courses - English, Social Studies, Science, and Math

● If you are interested in taking PreAP courses, please review the guidelines for each class so you fully understand the expectations of that course

Mathematics PreAP

● Designed for students preparing to take Algebra I during their 8th grade year.

● In addition to 7th grade curriculum, students will also be studying Pre-Algebra, which is 8th grade curriculum.

● Maintain a set of minimum expectations and requirements to be met by students in order for them to remain enrolled.

Science PreAP● Extensive laboratory work including dissection and microscope work is used throughout

the year to facilitate the students’ understanding of the concepts presented in the course.

● Activities involve collections, and extended individual research projects.

● Mandatory component of this course is the completion of a Science Fair project.○ Students will be expected to write a research report, conduct a laboratory

experiment, record data in an accurate logbook, and write an abstract paper.○ The majority of this project will be completed at home, outside of class. ○ Failure to complete ALL aspects of the Science Fair project will result in automatic

removal from the PreAP science program.

English PreAP

● Mastery of the content of grade-level curriculum in greater depth and pace

● This class requires the analysis of additional literary works, independent reading of one or more longer selections, as well as an intensive study of vocabulary

● Maintains a set of minimum expectations and requirements to be met by students in order for them to remain enrolled

Texas History PreAP

● In-depth study and analysis of material relevant to this subject will include an understanding of the geographic influences on the development of Texas

● Maintains a set of minimum expectations and requirements to be met by students in order form them to remain enrolled.

Academic Coordinator

Sarah Quintanilla

squintanilla@magnoliaisd.org

Ext. 5007

Physical Education7th Grade students must take one credit of physical education

● Girls’ Athletics - sports available are volleyball, basketball, track and field● Boys’ Athletics - sports available are football, basketball, track and field● Cross Country ● There are tryouts for all sports and you must have a current physical on

file to participate in Athletics or Cross Country● Boys’ Physical Education● Girls’ Physical Education ● Off-campus PE is available for students who participate in an approved

sport. Information is available on MJH & District Website. (There is an application process and $25 fee per semester payable to the district)

● Off-campus Swim is also available for students who tryout

ATHLETIC COACHESBoys’ Athletic Head Coach

Danny Robey Ext. 5046drobey@magnoliaisd.org

Girls’ Athletic Head Coach Janet Chandler Ext. 5047

jchandler2@magnoliaisd.org

Cross Country Alyssa Dooley Ext. 5047

adooley@magnoliaisd.org

Elective Courses● Students will choose 2 credits of elective courses.

One credit is earned through taking one full year (1) course or two semester courses (.5). This is in addition to P.E. credit

● Student should also list two alternate elective courses

● While we will try to accommodate student elective selections, we do not guarantee any elective courses

7th Grade Elective Courses ○ Band (1 credit)

○ Choir (1 credit)

○ Yearbook (application) (1 credit)

○ Theater Arts (.5 credit)

○ Intro to Art (.5 credit)

○ Journalism (.5 credit)

○ Intro to Animal Science (.5 credit)

○ Intro to Small Animal (.5 credit)

○ Intro to Wildlife Management (.5 credit)

○ Web Page Design (.5 credit)

○ Intro to Coding (.5 credit)

BAND and CHOIRBand -

Students sign up for Band (9904) Can audition for the following:

Cadet Band Concert BandSymphonic BandWind Ensemble

Contact Mr. Benjamin McDaniel or Mr. Jack McQueen for more information Ext. 5050

Choir - Girls sign up for Chamber Choir (9924)Can audition for the following: Bella Voce

Concert ChoirBoys students sign up for Boys’ Honor Choir (9922)

Contact Mrs. Laura Harston for more information Ext. 5051

MJH COURSE CATALOG

Available online:

MJH Website Students & Parents

Course Selection InformationCourse Catalog

STAARAll 7th Grade students will take 3 STAAR tests - Writing, Reading, and Math

● Writing - students will be required to write a 26 line expository essay as well as answer multiple choice questions over revising and editing passages. Test will be given in March 2018

● Reading - Test will be given in May 2018

● Math - Test will be given in May 2018

SCHOOL ACTIVITIESThere are a variety of opportunities for students to get involved in school activities including:

--- Student Council--- National Junior Honor Society--- Library Activities--- UIL--- Tennis, Golf, Cheerleading--- And Much More!

MJH MUSTANG Library

WHAT IS A MAKERSPACE?Makerspaces are "Do It Yourself" stations that offer you the chance to create, invent, and learn through various hands-on activities. Learn how to use new technology and tools through our fun hands-on activities every morning.

6:45-7:15 in the Library

MJH Library Mustang Makerspaces Do you like to discover, explore, invent, and create? Sign up ONLINE to attend Mustang Makerspaces in the library!

Maker Mondays: Are you an artist? Do you like creative crafting?

Tech Tuesdays: Do you like to explore and invent with new technologies?

Builder Wednesdays: Do you like imagining, developing, and constructing?

MJH READS Thursdays: Do you LOVE all things BOOKS? Join the book club!

FCA Fridays: Do you want to be inspired and encouraged through interactive fellowship?

Visit MJH Library’s webpage for more information!! https://goo.gl/G4v2tB

MJH Library MakerSpaces Techi MakerSpaces:

● 3D printer using CAD programs to invent, develop, and print out 3D objects ● Green Screen Video Producing, Editing, & Broadcasting● Robotics with Lego Mindstorm and Moss● Circuitry with Little Bits● Makey, Makey

Creative Makerspaces:● Duct Tape Creations● Origami● Collaborative Coloring w/ Giant Abstract Pictures● Artist Space● Sewing & Crochet

MJH Library MakerSpacesBuilder Makerspaces:

● Epic Lego Wall● K'nex● Marble Runs● Recycle IT! What can you build with recycled materials?

MJH READS Makerspace: Read,Watch, Draw, Write, Scene Play, etc. together!● Books Clubs● Anime & Manga Clubs● Battle of the Books● Book Trivia

COMPLETED COURSE REQUEST

Completed course selection sheets must be signed by a parent/guardian and returned to MJ6 by 3/10/17

For planning purposes changes need to be made by 5/5/17

Changes after 5/5/17

The window to makes changes will reopen 7/31/17 - 8/11/17.

Please e-mail or call one of the counselors during this window if you would like to make changes to electives or change a core class to PreAP. After the window closes on 8/11/17, the earliest that changes will be made is the second week of school.

FYI● Lockers are not used at MJH

● Lunches are 26 minutes long (3 lunches - determined by 5th period class)

● Passing time between classes is 4 minutes

● 7 class periods

● School starts at 7:25 and ends at 2:35

MUSTANG STAMPEDE

August 25thComplete registration packet

Pick up schedulesTour the building

Meet teachers

7th Grade and ShotsIt is important that students have required shots.

Please contact 6th grade nurse, Renee Kloffenstein, at Ext. 5120 if you have any questions regarding shots needed to enroll a student in 7th grade.

Counselor Contact Information2017-2018 School Year

Sarah Cravens - 7th grade counselor scravens@magnoliaisd.org

281-252-7330

Kelan McCullen - 8th grade counselor kmccullen@magnoliaisd.org

281-252-7331

BE IN THE KNOWHOME ACCESS CENTER (HAC) Information Available:

● Grades● Attendance● Tardies

We encourage parents and students to sign up at….. MJH website - Parents/Students - Home Access Center (HAC)

TWITTER @MagnoliaJrHigh

REMIND 101: Text @MJHParents to 81010

E-MAIL: Please sign up on forms available at the either information table set up.

CLASS OF 2023Parents

We look forward to working with you next year at

Magnolia Junior High School