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Welcome to San Jacinto Jr.
High
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8th Grade Team Grade Level Principal Crystal Urias
Grade Level Counselor Kristen Brady
Principal Deborah Kendrick
7th Grade TeamGrade Level Principal David Thomas
Grade Level Counselor Tiffany Rundell
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A little about San Jacinto JH Eight Period School Day
8:40 AM – 4:05 PMBreakfast served beginning at 8:00 am Seventh and Eighth Grade
Current Enrollment ---- 715 7th grade 358 8th grade 357
Website – www.midlandisd.net Grades accessible online
Parent Connection Progress reports sent every 3 weeks
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Student Achievement
Student of the month - chosen by teachers by subject area.
Recognize students with A & A/B Honor roll. A honor roll students are awarded a free dress code day.
Perfect attendance – a drawing is held in December and May for students with perfect attendance with prizes consisting of iPODS, iTouch, gift certificates, Rockhound tickets, etc.
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ESL/New-Comer Program
Co-Teach Implementation in Core classes Jr. High Newcomer Academy for M.I.S.D. Vocabulary Development English in a Flash Read Now Power-up iPOD Program Rosetta Stone
Preview Academic Content United Streaming iWORKS for Power Point Presentation Podcasts
Mrs. Bigby ESLMs. Limones/Newcomer Academy
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Departmental Information
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English Language Arts
English - On-level, preAP, and preAP/GT English classes follow a spiraling scope and sequence. Objectives are organized into the following strands: reading, writing, research, speaking and listening, and oral and written conventions. Resources include Holt McDougal Literature, WriteSource, Empowering Writers and a variety of novel studies.
Read 180 – intensive, individualized reading intervention program incorporating instructional software, high-interest literature, and direct instruction in reading and writing skills
Intervention – accelerated instruction utilizing small groups and instructional software to ensure grade level reading and writing skills
Mrs. Kinder
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Math Initiatives Technology in instruction – Smartboards and Mobiviews,
SpringBoard online lessons
Co-Teaching with ELL and Special Education
Mobile Computer Lab– using programs to build concepts from concrete to abstract and reinforce with practice
Tutorials- targeted students by district/campus assessment results and TEKS as well as homework help.
PreAP/GT 7th grade Math and 7th grade Math
Mrs. Smith
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Science Initiatives Our first priority is success for all students!!!
Tutorials offered to all students before and after school
Checkpoint testing to pinpoint areas of weakness
Co-Teach Science classes for Special Education and ESL in 7th and 8th grades
Science Club – Robotics, Walk on Water, Environmental studies, End of year trips, Star Parties, BTSR Camping expedition…
Mrs. Ingmire
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SOCIAL STUDIES Initiatives
Projecting images through LCD projectors from United Streaming and other sources to enrich history lessons
Developing graphic organizers to enhance learning and reflect questions found in grade level TEKS
Using strategies from History Alive (TCI) to create interactive history lessons
Utilizing smartboards, mobiviews, and cellular devices
Mr. T. Freese
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Tutorials Teachers provide tutorial services
for those students in need Mornings – 8:00-8:35 Lunch (by appointment) After school – 4:05 – 4:45 MISD provides “iStation Reading”, “Think
through the Math” and “Study Island” online tutorials
Transportation (buses) available for those needing a ride to their neighborhood schools. Buses leave promptly at 4:45.
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San Jacinto Electives
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Art
Classes: Intro Art Art I (High School Credit)
Agenda: Art History Drawing Painting Printmaking Ceramics Paper MacheContest:
Fire Prevention PTA Reflections
Jr. V.A.S.E. Art Smart UIL A+
District Mandatory art fee of $25 per semester
Mrs. Hicks
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Classes
Beginning Band Requirements
Academic Grades Everyone buys a band shirt You must like to have fun Participation in “Instrument
Fairs”
General Information You can do any elective while
you do band, especially athletics
Projects/Activities Winter and Spring Concerts Band Camp Daily contests, games & prizes Solo and Ensemble Contests
Winners receive medals Spring Band Trip
Beginning band competition
Admission into the Advanced Band! Jazz Band – after school activity
Mr. TarinMs. Cooper
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Choir Requirements
Academic Grades Everyone purchases a choir
shirt Concert Uniform:
White tuxedo shirt Black Pants Black Shoes
Willingness to work hard & have fun!
$5.00 materials fee
Projects/Activities Fall Concert All Region Choir Winter Concert Solo and Ensemble UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest Spring Concert Spring Trip
Mr. Jung
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Orchestra Classes
Beginning & Advanced
Requirements Academic Grades Instrument of the
violin family Willingness to
practice Attend after school
rehearsals
Projects/Activities Concerts - Fall, Winter, and Spring Solo and Ensemble UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest Community concerts MISD Spring Fling
Mr. DeLavan
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Foreign Language
Classes 7th & 8th Spanish I
High School Credit
7th & 8th Spanish II FLES- pass 6th grade test- LOTE Credit by Exam High School Credit
7th & 8th Spanish III LOTE Credit by Exam (Required for High School
Distinguished Plan) High School Credit
Projects/Activities Spanish Club Cinco de Mayo
Celebration Day of the Dead Computer projects Restaurant cultural
visit General Class projects Field Trips
Sra. Milan
Sr. Nunez
Sra. Aranda
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Discover Languages Other Than English in Midland ISD
• We live in a global society and learning another language is a perfect way to prepare our students to be successful in the future.
• Many colleges and universities have a foreign language requirement.
• Freshman college students that had taken Latin, French, German and/or Spanish were found to outperform students that did not take a foreign language.
GPA
No Foreign Language 2.58
Latin Students 2.89
French Students 2.78
German Students 2.77
Spanish Students 2.76
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Languages Other Than English in
Midland ISDo If you have further questions:
oGerman, French, Latin, Computer Science
Contact:
Debbie Oliver
Foreign Languages
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Career Technology Education
Principals of Architecture – 8th grade
Touch Systems – 8th grade
High School Credit Courses
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Robotics/Construction, Engineering and TechnologyFocus on Research, Design, Construction,
Production,Communication, Team building, Problem-solving,
and Challenges.7th Intro to Robotics
Lego Robotics TCEA Competitions/Challenges Projects
8th Construction, Engineering and Technology
Lego Robotics TREBUCHET TCEA Competitions/Challenges
Requirements: 6th grade Science and Math STAAR Scores(level II) $20.00 Consumables lab fee. Willingness to work in a team, Solve problems,
stretch your mind.
Mrs. Bridges
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Industrial Technology Classes
Beginning and Advanced IT classes
$20 shop fee for consumable materials
Emphasis on safety
Projects/Activities7th Grade (Manufacturing Careers Portals)
Gum Ball Machine
CO2 Cars Bridge or
Structure Pen and Pencil8th Grade (Principle of
Manufacturing) – HS credit
Cutting Boards Self-design
projects Rockets Auto CAD
Ms.Duran
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Touch Systems
This is an eighth grade elective only.
High School credit for technology.
Typing, powerpoints, excel spreadsheets,…
Ms.Lynch
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Physical Education
Requirements: Gray/White T-shirt Green Shorts Tennis shoes Play hard and have fun!
Team Sports Basketball Football Track Volleyball Cross Country Tennis
Projects/Activities Strength and
Conditioning Weight lifting Competition/
tournaments
PE is a 7th grade mandate
Coach HernandezCoach Taylor
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Speech/Drama Introduction to Speech
and Drama
Advanced Speech and Drama
Projects/Activities Speech Making Impromptu Speaking Debate Film character ed
videos Spring Speech festival Acting Puppet Making Television Commercials Duet Acting Classrooms plays One Act Play Talent Show
Jodi Lander
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Athletics Requirements
All athletes must have a physical by a Doctor
Green Shorts & Gray T-shirts
Must be passing all classes.
Sports Basketball – B & G Football - B Tennis – B & G Track – B & G Volleyball – G Cross Country – B &
G Soccer – B & G
Transportation provided to neighborhood schools
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San Jacinto Science Club
Science Club is for: Anyone with a sense of Adventure (NASA,
Seaworld, Camping) Anyone that is daring (Ropes Course) Anyone willing to work to Earn their way
(Concessions, KMB) Anyone up to a challenge (Walk on Water,
Trebuchet) Anyone who Sees Science in a different way.
Requirements: Complete an Application, with references
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National Junior Honor Society
Requirements Members are
expected to exhibit traits of :
Leadership Service Character Citizenship Scholarship
Projects/Activities Canned Food Drive Meals on Wheels Other community
service projects
Students must maintain a 90 or above average for both semesters of their 7th grade year
Mr. Freese
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Student Council
Requirements
Elected by Classmates
No Grade Below 70 Good Citizenship No Truancies Excellent Behavior
Projects/Activities
United Way Fund Raiser
Blanket and Coat Drive
Dances Pennies for Patients
for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Mandy Hardwick
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Pep Squad – 7th gradeCheerleading – 8th grade
Requirements Members are expected
to exhibit traits of : Leadership Citizenship Scholarship Physical and
Uniform Fee – TBA Signed
Application/Forms
Pep Squad is NOT a
pre-requisite for cheerleading
Projects/Activities Athletic Events Academic Events Pep Rallies Mustang Mania DARE Rally 6th grade visits/tour
Kristen BradyCandice Hicks
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Attendance(Attendance Compulsory Law)
689-1373 Arrival at School (start time 8:30)
Tardy to school - eCampus
Tardy to class - eCampus
Absences Saturday School
Ms.Giodarno
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Nurse Immunizations up
to date (new shot for incoming 7th graders)
Medications go through the nurse
Lost glasses Nurse Shay Hillman 689-1357
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Lunch 7th & 8th Grade lunches are separate Three Lines Responsibility (meals & trash) No Sharing Food (includes parents bringing
lunch for their own children)
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Counseling Office
7th Grade Individual and
Group Counseling Academic
Counseling PreAP and G-PreAP
Classes Schedule Conflicts Personal Concerns 6 Year plans Duke Talent Search Academic Awards A/AB Honor Roll
8th Grade Individual and
Group Counseling Academic
Counseling PreAP and G-PreAP
Classes Schedule Conflicts Personal Concerns 4 Year Plans High School
Registration Process Academic Awards A/AB Honor Roll
Mrs. Rundell Mrs. Brady
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Behavior Expectations
3 B’s Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe
Maturity Problem Solving Mutual Respect
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Labels no more than 2x2” Green, white, black, gray,
navy, or purple shirt with collar
Green, white, black, gray, navy, or purple sweatshirt or sweater
Green, white, black, gray, navy, or purple undershirt
Black or Brown Belt – no raised decorations
Cotton Twill Khaki pants, shorts, or skirts
Shoes must cover or have a strap around the heel –
The NOs! NO house-shoes; NO slides NO piercing other than ears NO hoodies, jogger, leggins
Dress Code
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Do you have any Questions?