TRANSITIONING TO
MIDDLE SCHOOL
2016-2017
Purpose
 To provide general information about
planning for middle and high school
 To begin the planning process for
students and their families
 To explain some of the changes that
will affect students in the future
Counselors are assigned based on
students’ last names:
6th –8th Grade
A-Gi:
Anita Forde aforde@neisd.net
Gl-O: Richard Behrens rbehre@neisd.net
P-Z: Isabel Jensen ijense@neisd.net
8:20 A.M. – 3:25 P.M.
Lunch is 30 minutes.
(10:47-11:17)
Success In The Future
Requires Planning
Preparation for high school success and
rigor requires students to
 take rigorous middle school courses
 develop meaningful and realistic
goals
 learn and utilize strong study skills
College & Career Readiness
 NEISD has an initiative to ensure that after high
school, all students are prepared to enter
A four-year college or university
A junior or community college
A trade or technical school
The military or
The workforce
Taking rigorous Pre-AP courses in middle school
prepares students for college and career course
work in high school.
Be mindful as to your child’s academic abilities and
work ethic (homework responsibility/8 class
periods)
• English
(Regular, Pre-AP, or GT )
• Reading
(Regular or Pre-AP)
• Math
(Regular, Pre-AP, or GT )
• Science
• Social Studies
• P.E. (full year or semester)
• Health (semester)
• Fine Arts (elective)
full year is recommended
• English
(Regular, Pre-AP, or GT )
• Reading
(Regular or Pre-AP)
• Math
(Regular, Pre-AP, or GT )
• Science
• Social StudiesSpanish
• Spanish Literacy(Elective)
• PE-(full year or semester)
Health (Semester)
• Fine Arts
is recommended
(Elective) Full year
Pre-AP courses are available to any students willing
to take on the academic challenges. These courses are
on-grade level academically advanced classes
designed to challenge motivated students to
understand rigorous content. The coursework
requires students to engage in independent and
analytical assignments and to complete a substantial
amount of work outside of class. A counselor/teacher
recommendation is strongly encouraged based on
grades, benchmarks, and previous STAAR scores.
Pre-AP courses for 6th grade: English, Reading, and Math
 Student and Parent must sign the Pre-AP course agreement form
on the back of the course selection card.
 The exit point for Pre-AP course is either at the end of the first three
weeks or at the end of the nine-week grading period. If these exit
points are missed, then the student will remain in the course for the
remainder of the semester. A teacher-parent conference is required
and teacher must submit Add/Drop form to counselor for a
schedule change to be placed in a regular class.
 *Students must qualify through district testing for Gifted & Talented
Program. The GT classes offered are Math and English. Student must
meet screening criteria: commended performance on STAAR and referring
teacher must submit a Nomination Form to alpha counselor. A parent can
also request a nomination.
Pre AP and Advanced Courses
Grade 6
Pre-AP English
Pre-AP Reading
Pre-AP Math (Covers 6/7th TEKS)
Grade 7
Pre-AP English
Pre-AP Reading
Pre-AP Math (Covers 7/8th TEKS)
Grade 8
Pre-AP English
Pre-AP Reading
Algebra I (high school credit)
Pre-AP Science
Pre-AP U. S. History
This Pathway Coming 2016-2017 School
Year!
• 4 semesters of PE are
required in middle school with
at least 1 semester per year. If
you are interested in Athletics
in the 7th grade, please select
full year PE
•
Boys-please write FB on the course
selection sheet if you will be playing
football
•Girls-please write VB on the course
selection sheet if you will be playing
volleyball
•P.E. uniforms are required
(green gym shorts and a Bradley T-shirt)
• All 6th graders must
take 1 semester of
Health education
class either S1 or S2
To pass the 6th grade you must:
Pass Language Arts (Reading & English)
Pass Math
Pass Science
Pass Social Studies
Overall Average=70
Choose your electives wisely.
2 semesters of Fine Arts are required in
middle school (Art, Band, Choir, Orchestra,
Theatre Arts)
Rank your choices 1-3 (1 being the highest).
A first choice is not guaranteed.
All changes must be in writing to your 6th
grade counselor by May 13, 2016
FULL YEAR
FINE ARTS:
•
•
•
•
•
Art I
Band I (Spring auditions will determine appropriate placement)
Choir I-Boys or Girls
Strings Orchestra 1 (Beginners)
Strings Orchestra II (5th grade)
FULL YEAR
OTHER:
• AIM (Academic Individual Motivation)
• AVID (Application & Interviewed required)
AIM
Academic Individual Motivation
Helps promote independent skills in time management,
agenda use, binder organization, goal setting, and review
academic concepts
Advancement Via Individual Determination
Application and Interview Required
* must also take 1 pre-ap class
An in-school academic support program
that prepares students for college eligibility
and success.
FULL YEAR ELECTIVE
SEMESTER
FINE ARTS:
• Choir (Girls/Boys)
• Theatre Arts I
OTHER:
• AIM (Academic Individual Motivation)
• Information Technology
FINE ARTS
AIM
Introduces students to the
programs and tools necessary
to navigate the real world using
technology
• We want all students to be able to take an
elective class, so please take every
opportunity like doing homework, paying
attention in class or going to tutoring to
ensure you do well on the STAAR test.
 Students not meeting previous standards in state
assessments /benchmark data/grades
 Targeted intervention on Texas Essential Knowledge
& Skills (TEKS) objectives
 Substituted for Elective class
 Students will also be enrolled in a
regular reading/math class
8th grade students taking Reading workshop class
will earn a high school credit for Academic Literacy
CLASS SCHEDULE
SAMPLE
The Three-Year Plan
 Is a working document that can change
 Planning courses for 6th, 7th and 8th
grade
 Assists with tracking preparation for
high school
 Assists in planning for college & career
readiness
 Ensures that you meet the PE and Fine
Arts requirements
PE=4 semesters
Fine Arts= 2 semesters
___________________________________________________
(print)
Last
First
Middle
Current Grade
NORTH EAST ISD – BRADLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL THREE YEAR PLAN
Feeder School:___________________________________________________Elementary School
Students are encouraged to take the most rigorous course of study possible (including pre-advanced placement courses) in order to prepare them for high
school and post-secondary studies.
6TH GRADE
English
and
Both regular
English PreAP
and
7TH GRADE
Reading
Reading Pre-AP
Math
English
and
Both regular
English PreAP
and
8TH GRADE
Reading
English
Reading Pre-AP
Math
Regular
Science
PreAP
Regular
English PreAP
Reading
and Reading Pre-AP
Math
Algebra I Pre AP (Prereq = G6 Math PreAP)
Science
Regular
Algebra I Pre AP (Prereq = G7 Math PreAP)
Science
Regular
Social Studies
and
Both regular
Regular
Social Studies (Texas History)
Regular
Regular
PreAP
Social Studies (US History)
Regular
Regular
PE / Health
PE / Athletics
PE / Athletics / Elective
Fine Arts / Elective
Fine Arts / Elective
Fine Arts / Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
PreAP
One Semester of Health must be taken in grade six.
Four (4) semesters of physical education are required. One (1) semester must be taken each year with the
fourth semester flexible over the three years of middle school. Athletics is an approved PE substitution for 7 th
and 8th grades.
One (1) semester of Fine Arts is required; NEISD recommends two (2) semesters of Fine Arts over the three year
years in middle school. A default plan may be addressed for extenuating circumstances.
Student’s Signature
Date
Parent’s Signature
Revised 10/7/14
Athletics is a PE credit and
counts for 2 semesters per year.
You must participate in 2 team
sports. It is a one year
commitment. Football is
recommended for boys.Volleyball
is recommended for girls.
BOYS:
football, basketball, track
GIRLS:
volleyball, basketball, track,
* Coach approval and signed commitment form
are required. A physical is also required.
• English
(Regular, Pre-AP or GT)
• Science
• Texas History
• Reading
(Regular or Pre-AP)
• PE or Athletics
• Math
(Regular, Pre-AP or GT)
• Elective
• Elective
• Science
• English
(Regular, Pre-AP, or GT)
• Texas History- Spanish
• Reading
(Regular or Pre-AP)
• PE or Athletics
• Math
• Spanish III Native Pre-AP
(Regular, Pre-AP, or GT)
(elective & HS credit)
• Elective
• English
(Regular, Pre-AP, or GT)
• Science
(Regular or Pre-AP)
• Reading
(Regular or Pre-AP)
• U.S. History
(Regular or Pre-AP)
• Math
(Regular, Algebra I, or GT)
• P.E. or Athletics
• Elective
• Elective
• English
(Regular, Pre-AP, or GT)
• Science
(Regular or Pre-AP)
• Reading
(Regular or Pre-AP)
• U.S. History
(Regular or Pre-AP)
• Math
(Regular, Algebra I, or GT)
• P.E. or Athletics
• Spanish AP
(elective & HS credit)
• Elective
Bradley MS Course Fair
WHEN: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
TIME: 6:00-7:30pm
Club Alley 5:30 (all clubs and sponsors)
Designed to help you choose your
6th grade electives. A flyer will be
sent home.
Middle School Tours 9:00-10:30
January 12 - Dual Language Schools
(Coker, Roan Forest, Stahl, Steubing Ranch)
May 17 - Coker Elementary
May 18 - Thousand Oaks
May 19 - Hidden Forest
BEAR CAMP
Incoming 6th grade students will:
• Receive an orientation of Bradley in August
»Meet teachers & Advisory teacher
»Review schedule
»School tour
»Assign a locker
»Cafeteria procedures
»Opportunity to purchase Bradley
gear & PE uniforms
Course Selection sheet
DUE
TH
• FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5
to the BRADLEY
COUNSELING OFFICE
Please refer to the Bradley MS course catalog for
course descriptions on our website under
Academics/Academics Page tab or feel free to
contact your counselor by phone (356-2627) or
email