Mr. mikquon d turner; 8th Grade Dean Baylor college of medicine academy at ryan 8th Grade open House Parent information night Mr. mikquon d turner; 8th Grade Dean

8th Grade parent information night agenda Agenda Items Gifted and Talented Naviance HS Application Process 8th Grade Graduation Information 8th Grade End of Year Activities Data (Online access to STAAR Performance Grade 3-8; All Subjects) Texas Assessment Portal

Important reminders Instructional Agenda Enrollment Packets Has been the most important channel of communication, since 6th Grade. All major announcements are included in the Instructional Agenda. Enrollment Packets Past Due; Please Submit ASAP Lunch Application Status Does not Rollover; Please Submit ASAP Elective Change Requests Majority Completed; Will Receive New Schedules on Monday, October 9, 2017

Naviance w/Mr. Duesterbeck Naviance is a comprehensive college and career readiness solution for middle and high schools that helps align student strengths and interests to post- secondary goals, and improve student outcomes. http://www.naviance.com/ Mr. Duesterbeck will help you answer the following questions: HOW CAN NAVIANCE HELP YOU? HOW DOES THIS WORK? WHEN DO WE ACCESS NAVIANCE?

Magnet application process; handouts Lead4Ward STAAR Passing Standards 2016-2017 Review and Discuss 8th Grade Promotion Standards Qualification Scores and Processes for Applicants to 2018-2019 Secondary Magnet Programs Guide to Assist w/HS Magnet Qualifications (School Rankings) HISD High School Coordinators Point of Contact for HS Magnet Coordinators Explanation of Magnet Application Results What to do when Magnet Notifications are Complete How to Accept a Magnet HS Notification Review Process, Dates will be Updated Magnet Application FAQ (Printed from Website)

Magnet application process Application Process is Online: www.hisdchoice.com Apply to a Max of 5 Schools Ranking is Important; Rank Top Choice to Last Choice Deadline for Lottery Acceptance is: Friday, December 8, 2017 (Phase I) Top Schools will have selected all students in Phase I No Paperwork is Necessary Student Matrix Scores are Calculated in Online Application Only Documents Possibly Necessary Gifted and Talented / Vanguard (Current Non-GT / Vanguard Students Only) HISD Choice Log In Info Username: jojogarcia2@live.com Password: danlil713

Magnet application process, continued Magnet Campus High School Tours Every Thursday at 1:00PM Students can be picked up from campus, but will be considered an absence. Please bring a note. Magnet Notifications March 23rd (2017 Date) Out of District Address on Application Applications will be accepted, but not considered, until June (pending space). Please talk to Mrs. Garcia, if you have questions or concerns.

Gifted and talented (Gt / Vanguard status) Current 8th Grade Class Final group to be excluded from the Prior 6th Grade Re-Classification Process. 6th Grade Year 3 Testing Windows 7th & 8th Grade Year 1 Testing Window Final Opportunity to Qualify December 2, 2017 through January 13, 2018 How do students Apply? Review of GT Application (Link) How do students Qualify? Review GT/Vanguard Matrix (Link)

8th Grade end of year activities Friday, May 25, 2017 8th Grade Dance 6:00PM – 8:00PM Saturday, May 26, 2017 8th Grade Graduation Tuesday, May 29, 2017 Breakfast w/8th Graders Cafeteria Yearbook Signing Cafeteria Movie Day Movie in the Auditorium Wednesday, May 30, 2017 8th Grade Field Trip Off Campus Field Trip TBD Thursday, May 31, 2017 (Pending) Hangout and Cookout at Emancipation Park Friday, June 1, 2017 (BCMA Campus) BCMA Campus Awards 6th Grade, 7th Grade & 8th Grade

8th Grade Graduation: Saturday, May 26, 2018 Proposed Graduation Outline Arrival to Young Women’s (Location) 11:00AM – 1:10PM Photo Set Up (Graduation Themed) Light Breakfast Donuts, Milk, Juice Prep for Graduation (Cafeteria) 1:10PM – 2:00PM Students get in Formation Parents get Seated Graduation Reception 2:00PM – 4:00PM Students will be dismissed to Cafeteria for Closing Reception Parents will be dismissed post student arrival in Cafeteria Closing Reception 4:00PM – 5:00PM Refreshments

Texas assessment data portal Up to Date STAAR Results All STAAR Results Performance Indicators Student Score, by Content Unique Access Code On All STAAR Results Provided by Mr. Turner List on Hand E-Mail