Vanguard Re-qualification

By: Tra` LassiterTHR Vanguard Coordinator

Your child’s fourth grade Stanford scores are

used as part of the Matrix.

Your child’s final fourth grade report card grades are used as part of the Matrix.

Fourth grade is an *incredibly* important year in regard to Middle School options!

4th Grade Parents

Your child will take the NNAT2 in November,

the score is used on the Matrix.

Your child’s fifth grade homeroom teacher will fill out the teacher recommendation used on the Matrix.

This is the year to apply for Middle School!

5th Grade Parents

Explain the re-qualification process.

Explain THR’s Middle School expectations.

Discuss the new online application and HISD’s Magnet Opportunities.

Purpose

It’s the rules!

2013-2014 Federal and State Guidelines (XXIV-5) says that all fifth graders in HISD must re-qualify to receive GT services for Middle / High School.

Why Re-qualify?

The Matrix

The Matrix could change!

Warning!

5 items are calculated on the Matrix:

Stanford Scores

NNAT2 Scores

Report Card Scores

Teacher Recommendation Score

Obstacles

Stanford Scores

Note: The highest possible point total on Stanford is 40.

NNAT2 Scores

Note: The highest possible point total on NNAT2 is 30.

Report Card Scores

Note: The highest possible point total on Report Card is 20.

Note: A student must have at least a “B” in their four core subjects (ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies), just to get any points at all.

Teacher Recommendation

Note: The highest possible point total on the teacher recommendation is 10.

Obstacles

Note: If a student has obstacles, documentation must be provided.

Total Matrix Points:

Note: At least 2 coordinators and someone from Advanced Academics has to go through the file, verify the scores, and sign the Matrix.

The Matrix could change!

Reminder:

You will receive NNAT2 scores as soon as we

receive them (end of January / beginning of February).

HISD’s Parent notification date is: Friday, March 28, 2014.

When Will I Know?

What if my child does not re-qualify?

Examines the 5th Grade Stanford Scores

Examines the 5th Grade Final Report Card

Highest scores will be used – mix and match

Matrix Review

What It Looks Like:

If the new scores meets the number set by

the HISD School Board, the Matrix Review will re-qualify your student.

If you have completed a “Hold Space” Application, a space has been held for you at THR.

What Then? – Part I

If the new scores does not meet the number

set by HISD’s School Board, your child will remain not qualified.

Your space at THR will be released to someone in on THR’s waitlist.

What Then? – Part II

We receive the May Stanford scores in July.

Advanced Academics meets in early August for a Matrix Review meeting.

When Will I Know?

My Advice?

Whether or not you believe your child will re-qualify, check out your child’s options anyway!

December 20, 2013

We will need a “Hold-Space” Application and proof of HISD residency.

Remember the Deadline:

Of Course …

we would very much like your child to be here, at T. H. Rogers!

What is Middle School Like at THR?

Rigorous and Accelerated

- Pre-AP

Block Schedule

Between 1 and 3 hours of homework, nightly

Project based work in multiple classes

- “Late Work” penalized

- 75% average required in core classes

- Organization and Time Management skills required for success!

Magnet Open House, Northwest Mall

November 2, 10 AM to 1 PM

Walnut Bend ElementaryNovember 5, 6 PM to 7:30 PM

Roberts ElementaryNovember 12, 6 PM to 7:30 PM

Magnet Opportunities:

Are the classes blended or homogeneous?

Is homework assigned? How much?

Besides academics, what does the school offer?

Overall, is the school a good match for my child?

Things to Ask:

You can apply to up to 10 Magnet Schools.

Out of that 10 applications, five schools can be VG Magnets.

THR Fifth Grade Parents, absolutely DO NOT apply to THR online!

New Online Application

Saturday, November 9 from 9 AM to 12 Noon,

I will be in the Mega-Lab to help any parent that would like online application assistance.

You will need:- Your child(ren)’s HISD ID #- Your child(ren)’s name (as it is in

Chancery)- Your child(ren)’s birthday (as it is in

Chancery)

Open Lab

Best wishes to all fifth graders!

Thank you for your time!