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KMS LEADERSHIP TEAM
Principal- Sandra Chapa
Assistant Principal-Valerie Pope
Assistant Principal- Logan Lacy
Assessment Administrator- Theresa Dyvig
Counselor (A- E)- Michelle Zimmerman
Counselor (F- M)- Denise Dulany
Counselor (N-Z)- Molly Brown
Problem: Typical Chain Contact:
“My child seems depressed.” Counselor
“My child is failing/not doing well in a class.” Teacher-first line of contact, then counselor if needed.
“My child’s schedule is wrong.” Counselor- through use of the counselor request form
“My child is having a problem with a teacher.” Counselor-for adjustment problemsor ideas on how to better communicate.
Assistant Principal- for personnel issues once parent has spoken to the teacher.
Working Together
Counselors at KMS are always happy to help in any way possible!
PARENTING A MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILD- POTENTIAL FOR GREATNESS
What to Expect
• Unpredictable-Tween
Who’s going to show up?
Sweet or Snarly; Elation to Sadness
• Separation-
Crucial development process of building their own identity apart from their parents. May look like rebellion, defiance and rejection but it serves a greater purpose in their development.
• Confusion
Brains begin massive structural changes; concrete thinking makes way for more hypothetical thinking
• Outside influences-Social world bursts wide open
Friendships change
Social media
Risk Taking- Brain not fully developed
Your experience-awkward and painful middle school years?
Tips
• Treat your middle schooler like a cat
The less attention you pay to a cat the more they come around. If you are too much into their world, they will pull away. They will come around more if you seem less interested.
• Master the botox brow
Research shows that the part of the brain we use to read facial expressions isn’t properly functioning for a middle schooler. As a result they often mistake a wrinkled brow, whether out of curiosity, shock or just interest as anger. Keep a smooth brow.
• Ask questions instead of giving advice.
“You have to turn our homework in or you will fail!”
vs
“What will happen if you don’t turn in your homework?”
• Partner with teachers, counselors and administrators at KMS
Today.Com Michelle Icard 8/2016
IT TAKES A VILLAGE…..
• As a team we will celebrate each achievement, empathize with all the defeats while still holding them accountable for their actions.
• Middle school is the time to equip our students with the tools they need to be successful young adults in an ever-changing world.
The Voice of the School Counselor, November/December 2006
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Secondary Campus
• 8:30am- 3:45pm
• 45 minute classes (except block day)
• 3 lunches
• Lockers
• Hallway
• PE/Athletics
Developing Mature Young Adults:
• Responsibility Level
• Time Management
• Self-Advocate
• Pre-AP/GT vs. Academic
• Balance with outside activities
• Opportunities for more
diverse challenges
PROUD TO BE A COMANCHE
Teams with Themes
Block Scheduling
Athletics
AVID
Band
Choir
Theatre
Cheer
Art
Spanish
STEM
PALS
Clubs
Virtual Courses
COUNSELING CENTER
• Guidance
• Registration
• Crisis Management
• Outside Referrals
• Four Year Plans
• College Readiness
• Individual Counseling
• High School Preparation
• Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Group Counseling
• Schedule Changes
• Career Guidance
MIDDLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION
• The registration form you receive is a reference sheet. During registration, your child will be given a “practice” registration form to assist them in selecting their courses.
• Course Guides outlining courses and their descriptions will be available online.
• Parents and students should discuss options available and make decisions regarding course requests.
• Registration will be completed through HAC. HAC will close on February 23, 2018
PRE-AP/GT CLASSES
• Pre-AP/GT classes are offered at the middle
school to help students gain the “Edge” in
college preparation by:
• Getting a head start on college level work
• Improving writing skills and problem-solving
techniques
• Developing study habits necessary for
handling rigorous course work
PRE-AP/GT VS. ACADEMIC LEVEL
Pre-AP/GT
• More in-depth, application of grade level and extension-style homework.
• Requires more effort, attention, and skill
• Student must be able to work independently in & outside the classroom.
• The student is highly self-motivated to learn and achieve.
• Class discussions begin with the assumption that knowledge has been acquired independently and moves quickly to concepts.
• Testing involves more indirect application and drawing conclusion-style questioning.
Academic Level
• More grade level, skills-based, comprehension-style homework.
• The student may require more guidance from the teacher.
• The student may need monitoring to ensure completion of assignments.
• Class discussions begin with a review of knowledge and move carefully toward understanding concepts.
• Testing involves more demonstration of skills and knowledge-style questioning.
WHAT FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN DECIDING ABOUT
ENROLLING IN PRE-AP/GT CLASSES
•Academic strengths/Areas of
Giftedness
•Commitment to academics
•Extracurricular activities
•Family support
*If a 7th or 8th Grade student is enrolled in Pre-AP Algebra I, he or she
will take the Algebra I EOC exam
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/
Grade 7: Reading, Mathematics,
Writing
Grade 8: Reading, Mathematics*,
Social Studies, Science
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Subject Area Credits
English Language Arts Four Credits
• English I
• English II
• English III
• Advanced English Course
Math Four Credits
• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Algebra 2
• Endorsement Advanced Math
Science Four Credits
• Biology
• Advanced Science Course
• Advanced Science Course
• Endorsement Advanced Science
Social Studies Four Credits
• World Geography
• World History
• US History
• Government/Economics
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Course Credits
World Languages 2 credits
Physical Education 1 credit
Fine Art 1 credit
21st Century Skills .5 credit
Electives 5.5 credits
ENDORSEMENTSWHICH ONE WOULD YOU
CHOOSE?
FOUNDATION PLAN
ARTS & HUMANITIES
BUSINESS &
INDUSTRY
PUBLIC SERVICESTEM
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY
E OR
PE or AthleticsFull Year or 2 semester choices
ELA 7ELA 7Math 7
Science 7Social S 7Advisory***2 elective credits of alternates required when
registering online in case your 1st elective choice
does not work in your schedule, is full, or is not
offered.
LET’S BUILD YOUR 7TH GRADE COURSE REQUEST
ENGLISH
Language Arts 7
Double Blocked
PRE-AP/GT Language Arts 7
Double Blocked
MATH
Math 7 Pre-AP/GT Math 7
SCIENCE
Science 7 PRE-AP/GT Science 7
SOCIAL
STUDIESSocial Studies 7 Pre-AP/GT Social Studies 7
Circle your level preference on your sheet.
WHAT’S NEXT?PHYSICAL
EDUCATION:
Counts as
one elective
choice
• Athletics/Competitive Tennis
Competitive Tennis requires tryout- dates will
be announced.
Physical required and online completion of
athletic paperwork-KISD web site
• P.E. or Partner P.E. - Partner PE requires an
application which is located on the KMS website
under registration information.
• Tennis
• Off-Campus PE Contact KMS Counseling Office
after Spring Break for information.
Note - The state requires 2 full years of physical
activity in grades 6 through 8. Having taken PE in
6th grade now requires that only one more of a PE
is required. (Recommended for 7th grade)
Full Year
Electives:Students may
choose one of
these or 2
semester
electives
Choir
Band
Orchestra
Art
Partner Art*
Theatre
PALS*
AVID will be offered. Students will go through an
invitation/notice of interest, application and
selection process. At registration, a student will
choose an elective, and if selected for AVID will
replace that elective choice.
* Applications can be found for
Partner Art and PALS on the
KMS website under
“Registration Information.”
• Students who have passed STAAR tests
(Recommended)
If your student is interested in participating, please see the
representative at the table in the gym and pick up an informative flyer.
Semester
Elective
Options:Students will
choose two along
with two
alternates
• College and Career Readiness
• Conversational Spanish
• Creative Writing
• Investigating Careers-Introduction to
Audio/Video Production
• Project Lead the Way-Gateway to
Technology- Energy, Environment
and Flight(HS elective semester
credit earned)
• Speech Communication
• Touch System Data Entry ONLINE
(HS elective semester credit earned)
REQUIRED INTERVENTION COURSES
Campus staff will identify and place students after the STAAR scores are returned in June
• Full year intervention courses that will replace a Comanche Pride class.
Reading Styles
• For students who did not meet minimum expectations on most recent STAAR reading test
Math Quest
• For students who did not meet minimum expectations on most recent STAAR math test.
HAC ONLINE REGISTRATION
You must register online
HAC ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES February 23, 2018
Class
English Language Arts,
Grade 7
Choose level
Double-Blocked
Mathematics, Grade 7 Choose level
Science, Grade 7 Choose level
Social Studies Grade 7 Choose level
Elective
Elective
Advisory Will be input by
campus
*plus 2 credits of
alternates if semester
electives are chosen
ELECTIVESENTERED IN COURSE
REQUESTS
• Electives are subject to availability, staffing, and ability to fit into a student’s schedule
• When entering alternates, they are not ranked in any way in the computer. If necessary, the computer will assign an alternate of student’s choice as it fits in their schedule.
ONLINE REGISTRATION THROUGH HOME ACCESS CENTER DIRECTIONS
FOR INCOMING 7TH GRADERS
HAC will be open for Registration requests for the 2018-2019 school year through February 23, 2018. Registration may only be entered with the student’s HAC login account, however parents are able to view through their parent account. On February 23rd the system will close, and students will no longer be able to enter online requests.
HAC is accessible through a link on the main KISD site, or at homeaccess.kellerisd.net
HAC registration
directions for students:
Students will log into Home
Access Center with their
login information. Parent
login information can be
used to VIEW requests, but
cannot be used to make/ edit
requests. The default student
login is:
User Name: Student ID #
Password: First/Last Initial(capitalized) + ID#
Example: Username: 123456
Password: JD123456
ONCE IN HAC, CLICK ON THE ICON FOR CLASSES, AND THEN ON THE TAB BELOW THAT SAYS REQUESTS. AT THIS POINT, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO ENTER COURSE REQUESTS BY SUBJECT AREA:
TO SELECT A COURSE, CLICK ON THE CHECK BOX BESIDE THE
COURSE, AND THEN PRESS SAVE.
First make a selection for the 4 core classes:
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
.
In 7th OR 8th grade all students are required to take a year of a
Physical Education Course. We recommend that all incoming
7th graders fulfill that requirement in 7th grade.
Please make a selection from this category:
Middle School PE/Equivalent
In addition to PE/Athletics, 7th grade students will have one
additional elective period.
As a next step, your student will need to select
1 full year elective OR 2 semester electives.
Please make a selection from this category:
Middle School Electives or Middle School Fine Arts
Please consult the DRAFT course request form your student will
bring home for course offerings.
.
Finally, your student needs to select at least 2
alternate choices for their electives. They need to
choose electives that they would be happy to have if
their first choice isn’t possible. It is possible that these
alternates COULD be the elective courses that your
student receives.
Please select at least 2 alternate electives. If no
alternates are selected, they will be chosen for you!
To make a course an alternate, you’ll click select
the course by clicking on the check box beside
the course name, and then selecting “Alternate
to Any Course”
***Remember, if you don’t select alternates, then they will be selected for you.
TO SEE ALL REQUESTS THAT YOU’VE MADE FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR, CLICK ON THE CLASSES ICON AND THE SCHEDULE TAB AND IT WILL SHOW ALL
REQUESTS.
Please ensure that your student has requests in all of the
areas specified above.
Alternate to any course
WHAT HAPPENS IF I CHANGE MY MIND AFTER HAC CLOSES?
• Course Request Change Forms will be
available on the KMS website under
Registration Information. They may be
turned in at BCI or at the KMS counseling
office.
• Forms must be signed by a parent and
returned by March 30th for consideration.
COUNSELOR AVAILABILITY
• Counselors will be at BCI on Wednesday and Thursday,
February 14th and 15th to guide students through the
course request process.
• Counselors will be at BCI all day on Friday, February 16th
for student questions, absent students course requests,
and parent questions (come and go).
• Email after February 16th is the best way to reach your
student’s KMS counselor.
WHAT’S NEXT TONIGHT?
• Please go to the gym for our Comanche Connections
Course Showcase
• Athletics meetings will be held
• Boys’ Athletics- Game Gym (8:30 P.M.)
• Girls’ Athletics- Cafeteria (8:30 P.M.)
• Competitive Tennis- Library (8:30 P.M.)
• Counselors will be available at the front to answer any
questions.