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ROBINSON JUNIOR HIGH
Parent Information Night2014
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Principal—David Wrzesinski
Assistant Principal—Jody Flowers
Counselor—Brianna Mink
Office Staff—Jennifer Sanchez, Ravon Morgan, Angela Bettinger, and Shelley Welch
GOALS FOR TONIGHT
Get information for academic decision making
Get information for elective decision makingDiscuss the transition to middle school
ACADEMIC CLASSES
6th graders:English (or Honors English)
ReadingMath (or Accelerated Math)
ScienceSocial Studies
7th graders:English (or Honors English)
ReadingMath (or Accelerated Math)
Life ScienceTexas History
8th graders:English (or Honors English)
Math (or Algebra I)Earth ScienceAmerican HistoryTechnology Applications & Career Explorations (1 semester each)
ACCELERATED MATH
More rigorous in content and pace
Students will be responsible for a heavier workload
Curriculum and instruction for accelerated math courses will be compacted.
Grade 6 students receive instruction in grade 6 & the majority of grade 7 standards.
Grade 7 students receive instruction in the remaining grade 7 standards as well as all grade 8 standards.
Grade 8 students receive instruction in Algebra I. Students earn high school credit for this course. If they pass the course, they may not re-take the course in high school since they will have already earned credit for the course on his/her high school transcript.
MATH CURRICULUM SEQUENCE
Grade Core Advanced6th 6th Grade TEKS 6th and 7th Grade TEKS
7th 7th Grade TEKS 7th and 8th Grade TEKS
8th 8th Grade TEKS Algebra I
9th Algebra I orHonors Algebra I
Geometry or Honors Geometry
10th Geometry orHonors Geometry
Algebra II orHonors Algebra II
11thAlgebra II,
Honors Algebra II, or Math Models
Pre-Calculus
12th Pre-Calculus or Algebra IIDual Credit Calculus,
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning, orEngineering Math
ADVANCED MATH CRITERIA
At least 3 of the 4 following criteria: 1. MSTAR (Middle School Students in Texas Algebra Ready)-The content
of the MSTAR Universal Screener is based on algebra-readiness skills. Recommended score of 300 or higher
2. Current overall average in math for the 2013-2014 school year Recommended: average of 90% for grade 5 or 6; average of 85% for current
accelerated math students in grade 7
3. STAAR 2014 Math – Level III Advanced
4. Teacher Recommendation – We highly recommend that you contact your child’s math teacher regarding the appropriate placement for your child.
NEW MATH STANDARDS
2014-2015—new math TEKS (standards)
The number of standards moving from grade to grade including Algebra I standards to 8th grade math are already more rigorous.
More than 56 standards moved to new grade levels in 6-8 as well as many completely new learning standards.
Please make a careful decision when choosing for your child to accelerate through math content.
Grade 6-8 math is foundational for future success in high school math courses.
HONORS ENGLISH
Task oriented, proficient readers, able to prioritize their time and have parental support.
Content immersion, a fast pace, and performance assessed at the analysis and syntheses levels.
Honors students are expected to maintain a minimum average of 80 each 6 weeks.
ACCELERATED MATH / HONORS ENGLISH RESPONSIBILITY PROFILE
Willing to work hard High degree of self-disciplineStrong motivation to learnCompletes assignments on timeConscientiousWell organizedSeeks help when neededEagerly accepts a challenge
STAAR* TESTING AT JUNIOR HIGH
Sixth Grade Seventh Grade Eighth Grade
Reading Reading Reading
Math Math Math
Writing Science
Social Studies
*Alg I students only: Alg I EOC
*State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness
ELECTIVES
6th:1 elective: Art, Band, Choir, or Technology Applications1 PE: Wellness PE or Competition PE
7th:1 elective: Agriculture, Art, Band, Cabinetry & Millwork, Choir, Technology Applications
1 PE: Athletics, Wellness PE, Tennis, Outdoor Recreation, or Dance
8th:2 electives: Agriculture, Art, Band, Cabinetry & Millwork, Choir, Athletics, Dance, Outdoor Recreation, or Tennis
3RD PERIOD (40 MINUTES)
Plus period built into the day for Enrichment or STAAR Intervention
Enrichment 6th: Study Skills & Technology
7th & 8th: Applied Band Advanced DanceArcheryBattle of the Books Creative Writing
Gifted & TalentedJournalismMock Trial PhotographyProblem Solvers Programming
Robotics Study HallTheatre Video AnnouncementsYearbook
GIFTED & TALENTED
To nominate your child for GT, packets are available from your school counselor
GT students will be clustered with 4-5 other GT students for core class
3rd period Enrichment: GT students will be in a pull out GT class 6 weeks projects including:
Philosophy Forensic Science Critical Thinking/Problem Solving DAR Essay Contest
TYPICAL 6TH GRADE DAY
School Day: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm English Language Arts—50 minutes Reading—50 minutes Math – 50 minutes Science – 50 minutes per day Social Studies – 50 minutes per day 3rd Period—Team & Enrichment—40 minutes per day Physical Education – 50 minutes per day Lunch – 30 minutes per day Elective – 50 minutes per day
WHAT’S NEW FOR STUDENTS?
LockersChanging classesFour minute passing periodsCafeteria – Can choose where they sitPep Rallies
COURSE CHOICE SHEETS
5th grade students received forms on 3/4Forms are due to students’ home room teachers on Friday, March 21st
Parent & student signature is required on formCarefully consider your choices6th & 7th grade students will receive their sheets next week: 3/25 & 3/27
8th graders must have a parent, student, counselor meeting: Tues 3/25 & Thurs 3/27 5:30-7:30pm and Wed. 3/26 7:30-4:00
PARENT INFORMATION
Web Site: www.risdweb.org6 week newsletter – sent with report cardProgress Reports (3 weeks) and Report cards (6 weeks)
Student PlannersParent PortalSchoologyRemind 101
PREPARING FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Meet the Teach Night before school:Pickup schedulesMeet their teachersLearn the buildingMeet the front office staff, counselor, principals, etc.
Ask questions!
Final date will be posted on the school website, and advertised on the school marquee.
