A COLLEGE READINESS SCHOOL

BEAR BRANCH JHS2015-2016

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

NEW for 2015-2016

7 Period Day7th grade – 2 Elective Periods8th grade - 3 Elective Periods

New Elective Courses: Interdisciplinary Studies

Advanced Interdisciplinary StudiesMobile App Development

HorticultureWildlife Management

Applied MusicSTAAR Prep

REQUIRED COURSES7th Grade

EnglishMathematicsScienceTexas HistoryPE / Athletics2 Electives

8th GradeEnglishMathematicsScienceU.S. History3 Electives*PE encouraged

All students in grades 6-8 must pass a semester Technology Applications or Career Explorations class prior to completing junior high.

Career Explorations(TECHNOLOGY

APPLICATIONS)

Academic Placement:

Pre-AP:Language ArtsTexas History

ScienceMath

R i g o r o u s C u r r i c u l u m

M o r e c h a l l e n g i n g

Lo o k a t t h e r e q u i r e m e nt s

A r e y o u a t h i n ke r a n d a d o e r ? Wo r k e t h i c a n d ti m e m a n a g e m e n t i s e v e r y t h i n g i n P r e -A P.

I n h i g h s c h o o l d o y o u p l a n t o t a ke A P c l a s s e s o r t h e I B p r o g ra m p r i o r t o g ra d u a ti o n ? I f s o , P r e -A P n e e d s t o b e s t r o n g l y c o n s i d e r e d .

• A r t ( i n t r o A r t , A d v a n c e d A r t )

• I n t e r d i s c i p l i n a r y S t u d i e s

• P r i n c i p l e s o f H u m a n S e r v i c e s - 8 t h g r a d e o n l y

• C a r e e r E x p l o ra ti o n s

• C h o i r ( C o n c e r t , C h a m b e r , M e n ’ s )

• B a n d ( C a d e t , C o n c e r t , S y m p h o n i c , H o n o r )

• A p p l i e d M u s i c

• E x p l o r i n g L a n g u a g e s

• S p a n i s h I - 8 t h g r a d e o n l y

• T h e a t e r A r t s

• T h e a t r e P r o d u c ti o n 8 t h g r a d e o n l y

• M o b i l e A p p D e v e l o p m e nt

• A g Po r ta l

• H o r ti c u l t u r e

• W i l d l i fe M a n a g e m e nt

• A g M e c h a n i c s - 8 t h g r a d e o n l y

Elective Choices:

ATHLETICS• Watch for Tryout/meeting dates

– Physicals~ April 23rd @MHS• Watch for practice start dates• Physicals required• Birth Certificate• No pass, no play• Commitment!!!!!!!

Completing the Course

Selection Sheet

We have many activities for you to become involved. Here is a list of many of those activities.

UIL One Act Play Theater Productions Band Contests Talent Show Art Contests Golf Football Instrumental Solo and Tennis Volleyball Ensemble Local Ag Show Cross Country Vocal Solo/Ensemble Christmas Concert

Basketball NJHS Choir contest Student Council Track Cheerleading

UIL Academics:

UIL One Act Play UIL Spelling UIL ArtUIL CalculatorsUIL Dictionary Skills UIL Editorial WritingUIL Impromptu Speaking  UIL Listening Skills UIL Maps, Charts, and GraphsUIL Math UIL Modern Oratory UIL Number SenseUIL Poetry - 11 – 12 UIL Prose - 12 – 13 UIL Ready WritingUIL Science  UIL Social Studies UIL Chess

We really do have something for everyone!

Activities at BBJH

Attention All 7th & 8th Grade Students

STAAR*Current 6th and 7th grade students that do not pass STAAR or struggle with reading, writing and/or math may be placed in a STAAR Prep course for the school year in place of an elective.

Things to Look For

• Course Selection sheets are due March 6th. • Course Verifications will be with final report card

• Course request changes- due by June 12th.• Try-outs and Equipment pick-up

• Back to School Night

NIGHT

• Mid August

• Opportunity to:– Receive lockers– Receive schedules– Locate classes– Bear Backer Information– Bus Information– Athletic Information – PE Uniforms– School Supplies Packets