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James Hogg Middle School An IB World School Full STEAM Ahead! April 19, 2016 Hogg Middle School Parents: With the school year winding down, I wanted to take a moment to update you about some changes that will be taking place on our campus beginning this fall. One of our nearby schools — Wharton Dual Language Academy — is receiving an addition and renovation as part of the 2012 Bond Program. To ensure the safety of Wharton students and staff, their school will be temporarily relocated to our campus until construction is complete. The relocation will begin this fall, as we start the 2016-2017 school year. The two schools will be mostly separated. Wharton middle school students likely will attend their own classes in our main building, but their younger elementary school students, which make up the bulk of the student population, will be housed in temporary buildings located on the athletic field just north of our campus. This move was one of several options considered and vetted by both myself and the Wharton principal, as well as district officials. Ultimately, we felt it made the most sense for both of our school communities, as we are nearby and offer similar academic programs. In additional to being International Baccalaureate schools, we both will offer dual language programs next year. Wharton has a longstanding, successful dual language magnet program, and we can learn from them as we implement our own program next year. Additionally, HISD has pledged to redevelop our athletic field once Wharton returns to their home campus and the temporary buildings are removed. The redevelopment will include a baseball practice area, soccer/football practice area, and a track. I believe this will be a great long-term benefit for our school. Though our student population is growing, I believe we have plenty of room — both inside our main building and through the use of additional temporary buildings — to accommodate our neighboring students. I am working closely with the principal of Wharton Dual Language Academy, and we are both committed to ensuring academic continuity for our students. At Hogg, our primary focus will continue to be the safety and academic success of our students. All school activities, including athletics will continue as normal — we’ll just have a few more students here on our campus. I hope you’ll join me in welcoming them and making them feel at home. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our school office at 713-802-4700 or to email me directly at [email protected]. Sincerely, Angela Sugarek, Principal

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James Hogg Middle School An IB World School

Full STEAM Ahead!

April19,2016HoggMiddleSchoolParents:Withtheschoolyearwindingdown,Iwantedtotakeamomenttoupdateyouaboutsomechangesthatwillbetakingplaceonourcampusbeginningthisfall.Oneofournearbyschools—WhartonDualLanguageAcademy—isreceivinganadditionandrenovationaspartofthe2012BondProgram.ToensurethesafetyofWhartonstudentsandstaff,theirschoolwillbetemporarilyrelocatedtoourcampusuntilconstructioniscomplete.Therelocationwillbeginthisfall,aswestartthe2016-2017schoolyear.Thetwoschoolswillbemostlyseparated.Whartonmiddleschoolstudentslikelywillattendtheirownclassesinourmainbuilding,buttheiryoungerelementaryschoolstudents,whichmakeupthebulkofthestudentpopulation,willbehousedintemporarybuildingslocatedontheathleticfieldjustnorthofourcampus.ThismovewasoneofseveraloptionsconsideredandvettedbybothmyselfandtheWhartonprincipal,aswellasdistrictofficials.Ultimately,wefeltitmadethemostsenseforbothofourschoolcommunities,aswearenearbyandoffersimilaracademicprograms.InadditionaltobeingInternationalBaccalaureateschools,webothwillofferduallanguageprogramsnextyear.Whartonhasalongstanding,successfulduallanguagemagnetprogram,andwecanlearnfromthemasweimplementourownprogramnextyear.Additionally,HISDhaspledgedtoredevelopourathleticfieldonceWhartonreturnstotheirhomecampusandthetemporarybuildingsareremoved.Theredevelopmentwillincludeabaseballpracticearea,soccer/footballpracticearea,andatrack.Ibelievethiswillbeagreatlong-termbenefitforourschool.Thoughourstudentpopulationisgrowing,Ibelievewehaveplentyofroom—bothinsideourmainbuildingandthroughtheuseofadditionaltemporarybuildings—toaccommodateourneighboringstudents.IamworkingcloselywiththeprincipalofWhartonDualLanguageAcademy,andwearebothcommittedtoensuringacademiccontinuityforourstudents.AtHogg,ourprimaryfocuswillcontinuetobethesafetyandacademicsuccessofourstudents.Allschoolactivities,includingathleticswillcontinueasnormal—we’lljusthaveafewmorestudentshereonourcampus.Ihopeyou’lljoinmeinwelcomingthemandmakingthemfeelathome.Shouldyouhaveanyquestions,pleasedonothesitatetocontactourschoolofficeat713-802-4700ortoemailmedirectlyatasugarek@houstonisd.org.Sincerely,AngelaSugarek,Principal

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Escuela Secundaria James Hogg Un Colegio del Mundo IB

Full STEAM Ahead!

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EstimadopadredefamiliadelaEscuelaSecundariaHogg,Ya que está por terminar este año escolar, quisiera informarle sobre algunos cambios que se llevarán acaboennuestrocampusapartirdelotoñodeesteaño.Unadenuestrasescuelasvecinas,laEscuelaWharton,estaráenobradeampliaciónyrenovacióngraciasalPrograma de Bonos 2012. Por cuestiones de seguridad de los estudiantes y el personal de la EscuelaWharton, la escuela se va a trasladar temporalmente a nuestro campus hasta que finalice la obra deconstrucción.El trasladose llevaráa caboesteotoñoal iniciodelañoescolar2016–2017.Lasescuelasestaránseparadasengranparte.LosestudiantesdesecundariadelaEscuelaWhartonasistiránasusclasesennuestroedificioprincipalperosusestudiantesmáschicosdeprimaria,quesonlamayoría,estaránenedificiostemporalesubicadosenelcampoatléticoalnortedenuestrocampus.Este cambio fueunadevariasopcionesque se consideraronyqueyoapoyé juntocon ladirectorade laEscuelaWhartonyoficialesdelDistrito.Ultimadamente,pensamosqueera lomássensatoparanuestrascomunidades escolares ya que estamos cerca y ofrecemos programas académicos similares. Además deofrecerelBachilleratoInternacional,ambasescuelasofreceremosprogramasdeDobleVíaelañoqueentra. LaEscuelaWhartonhatenidounprogramamagnetexitosodeDobleVíaypodemosaprenderdeellosalimplementarnuestropropioprogramaelañoqueentra.Además, HISD promete renovar nuestro campo deportivo una vez que la EscuelaWharton regrese a sucampusyseretirenlosedificiostemporales.Larenovaciónincluyeunáreadeentrenamientoparabéisbol,fútbol/fútbolamericanoyatletismo.Yocreoqueestoseráunbeneficioalargoplazoparanuestraescuela.Aunquenuestrapoblaciónestudiantilestécreciendo,yocreoquetenemossuficienteespacio-ennuestroedificioprincipalyparaelusodeedificiosadicionales-pararecibiranuestrosestudiantesvecinos.Estoytrabajando de cerca con la directora de la Escuela Wharton y ambas estamos comprometidas con lacontinuidadacadémicadenuestrosestudiantes.NuestroenfoqueprincipalenlaEscuelaHoggseguirásiendolaseguridadyeléxitoacadémicodenuestrosestudiantes.Todasnuestrasactividadesescolares,incluyendodeportes,seguiráncomodecostumbre,solotendremos más estudiantes en nuestro campus. Espero que me acompañen a darles la bienvenida yhacerlossentircomoencasa.Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor no dude en comunicarse a la oficina escolar al 713-802-4700 oescrí[email protected],AngelaSugarek,Directora

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School Transition Plan: Hogg Middle School FAQ

APRIL | 2016

GENERAL What is happening? Why?

Wharton Dual Language Academy is being relocated to allow construction and renovation work at their school, which is part of the Houston Independent School District’s 2012 Bond Program. The design stage is currently underway, and construction is slated to begin later this year. To ensure the safety of all students and staff, our school will be temporarily relocated until construction work is complete.

What does that mean for the Hogg campus? Beginning this fall, Wharton Dual Language Academy will be housed on the Hogg Middle School campus. Students and staff will report to our campus for the start of the 2016-2017 school year.

Why was the Hogg campus selected? The district looked at a variety of alternatives before recommending this transition plan. All proposals involved moving Wharton to a temporary location to ensure the safety of their students and staff throughout construction. After a thorough review, this option was selected as the best solution for all of our school communities. The campuses are nearby, and both offer similar academic programing — International Baccalaureate schools, and, next year, dual language programs.

Will students from different schools be separated or mingled together?

Though multiple schools may be located on one campus, each will be kept physically separate. Wharton middle school students likely will attend their own classes in our main building, but their younger elementary school students, which make up the bulk of the student population, will be housed in temporary buildings located on the athletic field just north of our campus. Despite the boundaries, both principals — Wharton Dual Language Academy Principal Jennifer Day and Hogg Middle School Principal Angela Sugarek — are working together closely to develop a strong team and ensure the transition is as smooth as possible for all students.

How long will Wharton students be on our campus?

We expect Wharton students to be on the Hogg campus for the duration of the construction process. The relocation begins with the 2016-2017 school year and is expected to last up to two years. The new Wharton Dual Language Academy is expected to open in August 2018.

Are temporary buildings being used?

We anticipate using classroom portable buildings to house Wharton elementary students. Those temporary buildings will be located on the athletic fields just north of our campus.

Will we still be able to use the athletic fields?

We are working with Wharton and HISD officials to ensure we can accommodate our neighboring school while still reserving a portion of the athletic fields for Hogg student use. In return for our hospitality and the use of our property, the district has pledged to renovate our athletic fields once Wharton returns to their home campus.

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School Transition Plan: Hogg Middle School FAQ

APRIL | 2016

ACADEMICS Will this move limit my student’s course options or impact my student’s academic achievement?

No. This will not affect the courses and special programs currently offered to Hogg Middle School. In fact, we believe we can learn from Wharton Dual Language Academy as we launch our new dual language program this fall.

ATHLETICS/EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Will there be any impact on athletic offerings or extracurricular activities currently offered at Hogg Middle School?

No. All athletics and extracurricular activities currently available at Hogg will continue to be available.

SAFETY/PARKING How do I know if my children will be safe?

Since Wharton and Hogg students continually develop the attributes of the IB Learner Profile, both campuses will continue to maintain the highest standards and expectations for appropriate behavior. Additionally, Hogg has a campus-based police officer who is assigned to the campus and on-site throughout the day. HISD crossing guards will assist with traffic and student safety at drop-off and dismissal times.

Will enough parking be available at the campus? Yes. We currently have some available parking at Hogg MS. Additional parking for Wharton teachers will be provided at a neighboring church, as well as along Pine Ridge Street, a residential street that borders the campus. Visitor parking is available along Merrill Street, which runs in the front of the campus.

Will each campus have a visitor management system to ensure campus safety? Yes.

TRANSFERS I’m not comfortable with this plan and no longer want my child to attend Hogg Middle School. Are there other options?

We expect this to be a smooth transition and hope that you choose to stay in your current school community. However, HISD is a district of choice with a variety of educational options available to our students. Families who want to look at additional options and programs should contact the HISD School Choice Office. Please note that the district allows only one transfer per year.

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Plan de transición escolar: Escuela Secundaria Hogg

Preguntas

frequentes

ABRIL 2016

GENERAL ¿Qué está sucediendo? ¿Por qué?

La Escuela Primaria Wharton se va a trasladar mientras se lleva a cabo la obra de construcción y renovación en su escuela gracias al Programa de Bonos 2012 del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Houston. La etapa de diseño está en marcha y la construcción está programada para dar inicio este verano. Por cuestiones de seguridad de los estudiantes y el personal, la escuela se va a trasladar temporalmente hasta que finalice la obra de construcción.

¿Esto qué significa para la Escuela Hogg?

Este otoño la Escuela Wharton se establecerá en el campus de la Escuela Secundaria Hogg. Los estudiantes y maestros asistirán a nuestro campus al inicio del año escolar 2016-2017.

¿Por qué se eligió la Escuela Hogg?

El Distrito consideró varias alternativas antes de recomendar este plan de transición. Todas las propuestas pretendían trasladar a la Escuela Wharton a una ubicación temporal por cuestiones de seguridad de los estudiantes y el personal durante la obra de construcción. Después de una revisión rigurosa se eligió esta opción como la mejor solución para todas nuestras comunidades escolares. Las escuelas están cerca y ambas ofrecen un programa académico similar, Bachillerato Internacional y el año que entra programas de Doble Vía.

¿Se van a separar los estudiantes de las dos escuelas o podrán interactuar?

Se mantendrán separadas físicamente las escuelas aunque haya varias escuelas en un solo campus. Es probable que los estudiantes de secundaria de la Escuela Wharton asistan a sus clases en nuestro edificio principal pero los estudiantes más chicos de primaria que son la mayoría de la población estudiantil, estarán en edificios temporales ubicados en el campo deportivo al norte de nuestra escuela. A pesar de las barreras, ambas directoras – Jennifer Day de la Escuela Wharton y Angela Sugarek de la Escuela Hogg - están trabajando de cerca para desarrollar un equipo fuerte y facilitar la transición para todos los estudiantes.

¿Cuánto tiempo estarán los estudiantes de la Escuela Wharton en nuestro campus?

Se espera que los estudiantes de la Escuela Wharton estén en el campus de la Escuela Hogg durante la obra de construcción. El traslado inicia con el año escolar 2016-2017, y durará aproximadamente dos años. Se pronostica que la nueva Escuela Wharton abrirá sus puertas en agosto de 2018.

¿Se utilizarán edificios temporales?

Está previsto que utilizaremos edificios temporales para acomodar a los estudiantes de primaria de la Escuela Wharton. Los edificios temporales estarán ubicados en los campos deportivos al norte de nuestra escuela.

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Plan de transición escolar: Escuela Secundaria Hogg

Preguntas

frequentes

ABRIL 2016

¿Se podrán utilizar los campos deportivos? Estamos trabajando con la Escuela Wharton y oficiales de HISD para acomodar a nuestra escuela vecina y reservar una parte de los campos deportivos para el uso de los estudiantes de la Escuela Hogg. A cambio de nuestra hospitalidad y el uso de nuestra propiedad, el Distrito promete renovar nuestros campos deportivos una vez que la Escuela Wharton regrese a su campus.

ACADÉMICO ¿Este cambio va a afectar las opciones de clases o afectar el rendimiento académico de mi hijo?

No. No va a afectar los cursos y programas especiales que se ofrecen actualmente en la Escuela Secundaria Hogg. De hecho, creemos que podemos aprender de la Escuela Wharton cuando iniciemos nuestro nuevo programa de Doble Vía este otoño.

DEPORTES/ACTIVIDADES EXTRACURRICULARES ¿Se verán afectados los deportes o actividades extracurriculares que ofrece la Escuela Hogg?

No. Todas las actividades deportivas y extracurriculares que se ofrecen actualmente en la Escuela Hogg seguirán disponibles.

SEGURIDAD/ESTACIONAMIENTO ¿Cómo puedo saber que mis hijos estarán a salvo?

Las dos escuelas seguirán manteniendo los estándares y las expectativas más altas de buena conducta. Además, la Escuela Hogg tiene un oficial policiaco asignado a la escuela durante todo el día escolar. Los guardias de cruces peatonales brindarán su asistencia con el tráfico y la seguridad estudiantil durante las horas de entrada y salida.

¿Habrá suficiente espacio para estacionarse en la escuela?

Sí. Actualmente tenemos estacionamiento disponible en la Escuela Secundaria Hogg. Habrá estacionamiento adicional para maestros de la Escuela Wharton en una iglesia cercana y en Pine Ridge Street, una calle residencial cerca del campus. Habrá estacionamiento para los visitantes en Merrill Street que está al frente del campus.

¿Cada campus va a tener su sistema de administración de visitantes por cuestiones de seguridad?

Sí.

TRANSFERENCIAS No me siento cómodo con este plan y ya no quiero que mi hijo asista a la Escuela Secundaria Hogg. ¿Hay otras opciones?

Esperamos que la transición sea sencilla y esperamos que decida quedarse en su comunidad escolar actual. Sin embargo, HISD es un distrito con un sistema de opciones y una variedad de opciones educativas disponibles para nuestros estudiantes. Las familias que quieran considerar otras opciones y programas deben comunicarse a la Oficina de Opciones Escolares de HISD. Por favor tome en cuenta que el Distrito solo permite una transferencia por año.