Welcome To

Horizon Honors

Middle School

and 7th

Grade

Middle School is Cool!

• Secondary Schedule the same

start/stop times as High School

8:00 AM – 2:45 PM

• Exciting New Course Choices

• Lunch Your Way

• Competitive Athletics

• Full Performing Arts Program

• Clubs, Socials, and Pep Rallies

• A Middle School Only Dress Code

In Middle School – YOUR VOICE MATTERS

8 Block Schedule

SILVER DAY BLUE DAY

8:00 – 9:30 Block 1 8:00 – 9:30 Block 5

9:33 – 11:08 Block 2 9:33 – 11:08 Block 6

11:08 – 11:39 LUNCH 11:08 – 11:39 LUNCH

11:42 – 1:12 Block 3 11:42 – 1:12 Block 7

1:15 – 2:45 Block 4 1:15 – 2:45 Block 8

Middle School Classes

• Humanities every day

• Mathematics every day (Unless in a HS math course)

• Science

• Digital Citizenship and Technology

• Scholastic Lab (HS Math courses paired with SLab)

• Electives

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

SILVER DAY BLUE DAY

8:00 – 9:30 Humanities 7 8:00 – 9:30 Humanities 7

9:33 – 11:08 Science 7 9:33 – 11:08 Elective

11:08 – 11:39 LUNCH 11:08 – 11:39 LUNCH

11:42 – 1:12 Elective 11:42 – 1:12 Digital Citizenship &

Technology + SLab

1:15 – 2:45 Math 1 1:15 – 2:45 Math 1

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

with High School Math

SILVER DAY BLUE DAY

8:00 – 9:30 Elective 8:00 – 9:30 Digital Citizenship &

Technology + SLab

9:33 – 11:08 Science 7 9:33 – 11:08 Elective

11:08 – 11:39 LUNCH 11:08 – 11:39 LUNCH

11:42 – 1:12 Algebra 1-2 Honors +

SLab

11:42 – 1:12 Algebra 1-2 Honors +

SLab

1:15 – 2:45 Humanities 7 1:15 – 2:45 Humanities 7

Electives

• Eagles Band

• Choir (3 levels)

• Drama (2 levels)

• Spanish (2 levels)

• Art

• Journalism

• PE/Health

• Mythology,

Folklore, & Legend

• Video

Broadcasting &

Production

• Yearbook

Involvement

Competitive Athletics

Fall Sports Season:

Co-Ed Soccer, Girls Volleyball

Winter Sports Season:

Boys Baseball, Girls Softball,

Co-Ed Cross Country

Spring Sports Season:

Girls & Boys Basketball,

Co-Ed Spiritline

Involvement

Clubs & Activities

• MS Socials

• Theatre Arts Productions

• Travel Club

• NJHS – National Junior Honor Society

• StuCo – MS Student Council

• Community Service

• Radio Club, Fiber Arts Club, FCA, Kindness Krew, Baking Club, Harry Potter Club, Origami Club, Scooter Club, Critical Thinking Club, Anime/Manga Club, Artistic Photography Club, Gamers Club, POE, Project Group 2.0, No Place for Hate Coalition, Band Council, Choir Council

How do I get registered?

1. Orientation Today

2. Work Time - Asking Questions & Seeking Signatures

March 14th-April 2nd (ILP Conferences on 3/29 & 3/30)

3. Registration Form DUE by Tuesday, April 3rd.

WHO CAN HELP?

Your Current Intermediate School Team

Your New Student Advisor – Mrs. Wallace

Your New Principal’s Team – Mrs. Shaheen, Mr.

Schneider, & Mr. Gotham

It’s Best to Make an Appointment, But Drop-ins are Welcome

WORK TIME

Read the

Middle School

Scheduling

Handbook and

read the Tips

for Success in

Middle School.

Fill out your

Six Year

Plan.

Course Request Form Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Now, turn in your form to 1st

block by

Tuesday, April 3rd

.

Course Finalization in May

• You will receive a printout of the courses

you are registered for as a 7th grader—

NOTE: classes are in no particular order.

• You and your parent will review and sign

the Course Request Verification form.

• Remember, you must pass your AzMerit

end of course math test to qualify for an

honors math course.

Getting Ready for Middle School

-Before doing your back to school shopping, review your new

Middle School Dress Code.

-Check the recommended supplies list. Courses may have special

materials requirements. You will absolutely need a binder with

sections for each class.

-If taking PE, be sure you have your dress out clothes.

-Planning to play sports? Download the sports physical form by

going to our website and clicking on the Athletics section:

www.horizonhonorssecondary.org.

-Keep skills up! READ… READ… READ… Practice Math Skills- try

online through Khan Academy or AAAMath.com

-Attend Open House Friday before school starts and check out

your textbooks.

-Re-Read the Tips for Success in Middle School in the Middle

School Scheduling Handbook.

-Be present and ready to go on Soarin’ Eagle Day, the first day of

school, when you attend Middle School Eagle Launch sessions.