Transcript 8 TH GRADE - Pearland ISD

2017 – 2018
7th & 8th GRADE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Mrs. Brooks
Principal
Ms. Kierkiewicz
Ms. Cockrell
Counselors
Mr. Barcelona
Mrs. Felix
Assistant Principals
VISION
INSPIRE, EMPOWER, and PURSUE
a Passion for Personal Success
MISSION
BMJH is committed to providing:
 A safe and nurturing environment
 An awareness, acceptance, and celebration of diversity
 Rich, differentiated, and authentic learning experiences
 Flourishing and competitive fine arts and athletic programs
 Opportunities to make connections and explore personal
interests
 Service-oriented activities to support our local and global
community
 A focus on continuous improvement
A DAY AT BERRY MILLER
JUNIOR HIGH…
Our day BEGINS at
8:35 am
And ENDS at
3:45 pm
*Front doors open at 7:45am*
*Tutorials begin at 8:00am
BERRY MILLER JH LIFE…
EXPECT
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7 classes each day – 45 to 50 minutes
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4 minute passing periods
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30 minute lunch
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Advisory (20 minutes) – During 4th period
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Tutorials before and after school based on teacher
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Study hall & Computer labs available every morning
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Competitive sports
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Before and after school clubs
BERRY MILLER JH LIFE…
DRESS CODE
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Jeans/ slacks may be worn daily
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No tight jeans, rips, tears, or holes in jeans
Should fit securely at the waist
Belts not required
No sagging allowed
No shorts or capris
Shirt Guidelines
Solid color shirts
Striped shirts must have a collar (stripes one way)
One logo any size allowed on shirts
School spirit shirts may must be from a
Miller/PISD club or activity
 College/University shirts
 Shirts may be un-tucked
 Shirts may not be longer than your fingertips
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BERRY MILLER JH LIFE…
DRESS CODE (Continued)
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Jackets
 Must be solid in color and have only one logo
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Sweatshirts/Hoodies
 College spirit or Miller/PISD club or activity sweatshirts/hoodies
may be worn daily
 Other sweatshirts/hoodies must be solid color with no writing
except one logo
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No flip flops – all shoes must have a back strap
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Purses – allowed all day but no bigger than the size of a Kleenex
box
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Backpacks – in lockers during school day
REQUIRED CLASSES
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English
Math
History
Science
Reading
Athletics or PE
 PE credit full year for grade 7 required
CORE CLASS LEVELS
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Regular
Advanced (Math Only)
Pre - Advanced Placement (Pre-AP)
ACADEMIC CONSIDERATIONS
FOR ADVANCED OR PAP
CLASSES
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Designed for independent learners
who demonstrate:
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Motivation
Time Management & Organization
Positive Attitude
Strong Work Ethic
PAP is not Content but
AP/College Skills
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It is a program that helps students to develop skills
that will help them succeed in AP courses and
ultimately in college.
It is based in skills and logic, not necessarily in
content. Teachers select activities and lessons that
engage students in the curriculum by challenging
them to use AP skills and develop appropriate
habits of mind.
It is meant to exclude no-one, but instead seeks to
offer these skills to all, for all can benefit from
them. Pre-AP student success is 90% attitude
Are Advanced Courses
Right For My Child?
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Complete the Indicators of Student
Success in Advanced Courses sheet
This tool may provide guidance to
determine if your child has the
potential to be successful in an
advanced course.
ENGLISH 7th & 8th
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REGULAR ENGLISH
Students will be able to write, revise and edit in different genres
with an emphasis on expository and literary writing while also
working with fiction, nonfiction, and persuasive works.
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PRE-AP ENGLISH
The Pre-AP curriculum is designed to ensure that students have
an enriched program incorporating all content areas into writing,
reading, and speech. A significant amount of independent
reading and writing will be required in this course
READING 7th & 8th
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REGULAR READING
Students will read numerous genres including, fiction, nonfiction,
poetry, drama, media literacy, expository, persuasive and
procedural texts.
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Pre-AP READING
This course is designed for students to engage in advanced
reading, creative writing, media literacy, and vocabulary
enrichment. A significant amount of independent reading will be
required in this course
TX HISTORY – 7TH GRADE
U.S. HISTORY – 8TH GRADE
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REGULAR HISTORY
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7th - Students examine the full scope of Texas history
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8th – Students study the history of the United States from the
early colonial period through Reconstruction.
PRE-AP HISTORY
Pre-AP courses are embedded with instructional strategies and
materials appropriate for advanced learners. Students are also
required to synthesize and evaluate primary and secondary
sources.
Pathway
All Learners
Pathway
Advanced Learners
Pathway
Pre-AP / GT Learners
Grade 5 Math
Grade 6 Math
Grade 5 TEKS
Grade 5 STAAR
Grade 6 TEKS
Grade 6 STAAR
Grade 7 Math Intro to Algebra
Grade 7 TEKS
Grade 7 STAAR
Grade 5
Grade 7 Math Intro to Algebra
Advanced Math
Grade 5 and 6 TEKS
Grade 5 STAAR
Grade 7 TEKS
Grade 7 STAAR
Grade 8 TEKS
Grade 8 STAAR
Grade 7 Math Intro to Algebra
Grade 5
Pre-AP
Advanced Math
Grade 5 and 6 TEKS
Grade 5 STAAR
Grade 7 TEKS
Grade 7 STAAR
Grade 8 TEKS
Grade 8 STAAR
Algebra 1
Grade 8 TEKS
Grade 8 STAAR
Algebra 1 EOC
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 1 EOC
Geometry
Pre-AP
Algebra 1
Pre-AP
Algebra 1 EOC
or
Geometry
Pre-AP
7TH GRADE MATH
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MATH 7
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* INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA 7 (Advanced) –
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* PRE-AP INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA 7- this
regular 7th grade math
this class is the 8th grade curriculum and prepares above
average student for Algebra 1 in 8th grade.
class is the 8th grade curriculum and prepares truly
mathematically gifted & talented Student for PAP Algebra 1 in
8th grade. This class will have a more rigorous workload.
*See chart for prerequisite courses
8TH GRADE MATH
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Introduction to Algebra 8– regular 8th grade math
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*Algebra I (Advanced)
this class is the 9th grade
curriculum and prepares above average students for
Geometry in 9th grade.
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high school credit
*Pre-AP Algebra I
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this class is the 9th grade
curriculum and prepares truly mathematically gifted &
talented students for PAP Geometry in 9th grade and this class
will have a more rigorous workload.
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high school credit
*See chart for prerequisite courses
SCIENCE – 7th Grade
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REGULAR SCIENCE - much of the content
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PRE-AP SCIENCE -Through the concept of
focus is on organisms and the environment.
curriculum compacting, students have the
opportunity to master the basics quickly and move
on to activities that require higher levels of
thinking.
SCIENCE – 8th Grade
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REGULAR SCIENCE - much of the content
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PRE-AP SCIENCE - extension of regular science
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focus is on Earth and space science.
for students who master concepts at a rapid rate
*IPC SCIENCE (Integrated Physics & Chemistry)
– high school level course focusing on physics and
chemistry with 8th grade concepts embedded into the
curriculum (prerequisite --must have successfully
completed Intro to Algebra or Intro to Algebra PAP in 7th
grade to register for this course)
– high school credit
Typical Advanced Science
Progression- High School
Only available
in 9th grade if
IPC was taken
during 8th
grade.
IPC
Grade
Only)
(8th
Pre-Req:
Biology and
Chemistry
AP
Environmental
Science
Pre-AP
Biology
Pre-AP
Chemistry
AP
Chemistry
AP Biology
Pre-Req:
Algebra II
AP
Physics 1
AP
Physics 2
AP
Physics C
Anatomy &
Physiology
(5 pts)
7th GRADE ELECTIVES
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Band
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Yearbook
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Choir
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Theatre Arts I
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Mixed Choir
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Theatre Arts II
(Prerequisite Theatre Arts I)
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Art I
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Exploratory Spanish
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PE or Athletics
Art II
(Prerequisite Art I)
8th GRADE ELECTIVES
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Band
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Yearbook
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Choir
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Mixed Choir
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Theatre Arts I
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Theatre Arts II
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Art I
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Art II / III
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Student Aide
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(prerequisite Theatre Arts I)
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Theatre Production
(prerequisite Theatre Arts I
and teacher approval)
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Exploratory Spanish
High School Credit
Classes
Principles of Arts,
Audio/Video Technology and
Communications
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(prerequisite Art I)
1 high school credit
Foreign Language- Spanish I
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1 high school credit
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(PE)
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1 year (2 semesters) of PE is required in 7th
grade
PE is required for 8th graders who have not
fulfilled requirements in 7th grade
Athletics fulfills PE requirement
Off Campus PE is available for some sports.
Application and approval REQUIRED.
Applications are available tonight or you
can download one from the BMJH
website.
BOYS AND GIRLS
ATHLETICS
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Only for those interested in playing volleyball
or football
Basketball – tryouts in the fall; if you make
the team, your schedule will change
accordingly
Track, Cross Country, Tennis, Soccer – you
need not be in athletics to participate
All students must have a physical from a
doctor on a 2017-2018 District PISD Form
and district participation fee before tryouts.
BAND (7TH AND 8TH)
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Previous band experience (No Beginner’s band)
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Audition Required
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Four levels of band
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YEAR LONG commitment
CHOIR (7TH AND 8TH)
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COMPETITIVE
Students who have not
 Boys Choir
yet auditioned for
competitive choir must
 Girls Choir
contact Ms. Peterson the
 Competitive audition
choir director.
required
 YEAR LONG commitment
MIXED CHOIR
 Combined boys & girls
 Non-competitive
 Semester commitment
YEARBOOK (7TH AND 8TH)
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Allows students opportunity to work on Miller’s
yearbook
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Develop skills in layout and design & graphics
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YEAR LONG commitment
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Application Required
ART (7TH AND 8TH)
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Art I – basics of drawing, print making, painting, craft
projects, sculpture, art history and appreciation (7th &
8th grade)
Art II – print making, painting, sculpturing, drawing,
ceramics, 3D, art appreciation (7th & 8th grade)
Art III is offered as a continuation of Art II. (8th
grade only)
Each level is a semester commitment
Theatre Arts I & II (7th & 8th)
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Theatre Arts I – will develop imagination,
observation & concentration skills while engaging in
theater exercises. (improvisation, pantomime,
storytelling, characterization, voice, etc.)
Theatre Arts II – will deepen their theatrical skills
through character development, improvisation,
directing, script writing (prerequisite Theatre I)
Each level is a semester commitment
EXPLORATORY SPANISH
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Introductory course to the Spanish language,
culture, as well as the history and legends of Latin
America.
Methods of instruction include film, games, art
and/or computer utilization.
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Designed to help prepare students for Spanish I.
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Semester commitment
Theatre Production
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(8 ONLY)
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Advanced course for 8th grade students who have a
desire to be involved with play productions and
compete in the UIL One Act play contest.
Audition required to perform in One Act play.
Each semester, there will be a performance outside
of the school day.
Year-long Commitment
STUDENT AIDE
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(8 ONLY)
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Allows students the opportunity to
experience the day-to-day operations
of an administrative office or library.
We also have peer buddies for life
skills students.
Application required
Semester Commitment
8th GRADE ELECTIVES
FOR HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
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Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology
and Communications
Spanish I
PRINCICPLES OF ARTS, AUDIO/VIDEO
TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS
High School Credit: 1 (Year-long Course)
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Provides a better understanding of video production
and other activities performed in the communication
industry.
Hands-on product driven course in which students
use state-of-the-art technology to explore the skills
and technologies needed in this industry.
PRINCICPLES OF ARTS, AUDIO/VIDEO
TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS
High School Credit: 1 (Year-long Course)
SPANISH I
High School Credit: 1 (Year-long Course)
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Students will understand statements, commands, and
will ask questions about every day conversations in
Spanish.
Students will learn to read and write simple
expressions.
Students will learn the history and culture of Spanishspeaking areas.
*Starting next school year PAP Spanish I will be
available for 9th graders to take at Dawson HS.
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Now…how do I fill out
the Course selection
Sheet?
Very Wisely.
This is how we plan our
master schedule and hire
teachers for the courses
your student selects.
GT CLASS PLACEMENTS
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GT students are placed on a GT cluster
team for core subjects within PAP
classes.
All core classes with GT students meet
the 40% saturation standard.
CLUBS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
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National Junior Honor
Society (8th graders)
Student Council
Math/Science Club
Quiz Bowl
Future Problem Solving
Chess Club
C.A.T.S.
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Bobcat Radio
Robotics Club
Step Team
Debate Club
Art Club
Environmental Club
Spanish Club
C.I.T.Y
*BMJH website will update club meeting/sponsor
information two weeks after school begins
Online Resources…
BMJH Webpage
Counselor Page
Miller Day Tours
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All current 6th graders will be given a
tour of the Berry Miller Campus during
the school day on April 18th & 19th.
The Rogers counselors and
homerooms will walk over on their
designated day.
Miller counselors will give the tour and
will also answer questions for students
REMINDERS…
All Course Requests Due:
7th Grade: March 2nd
8th Grade: March 6th
7TH GRADE (Current 6th graders)
Course Entry
March 6th & 7th
8TH GRADE (Current 7th graders)
Course Entry
March 9th & 10th
CONTACT INFORMATION
Berry Miller Junior High
281-997-3900
Email your child’s counselor
A-K Counselor
Sarah Kierkiewicz
L-Z Counselor
Crichelle Cockrell
http://www.pearlandisd.org/BerryMiller
BMJH PTA
Interested in PTA for next year? Check
out the PTA member page on the BMJH
website.
BMJH T-shirts can be ordered now. Pick
up an order form on your way out.
Shirts/jackets will also be available for
purchase at schedule pick up day in
August.
ARE YOU READY TO BE A
CHAMPION?
Berry Miller Bobcats
perform like
CHAMPIONS
EVERY DAY!!