1. Welcome to Tomball Junior High One Team, One Goal.

2. Topics for tonight- Meet the principal
Discuss the transition to junior high
Get an overview of courses and selection process
Learn about elective options for junior high students

3. Administration and Department Chairs
Principal, Tomball Junior High- Chad Allman Assistant Principals. TJHS- Sara Rush and Todd Abbott Counselors , TJHS- Kathy Donigan and Michaela Dotson Special Education –Grant Granquist English/Language Arts –Michelle Wistrand History –Tori Converse Math –Debbie Bolin Science –Tammy Bendele Electives - Amy Greene Athletics - Tina Garner CATE Classes – Stacey Lee

4. Bell Schedule 7:10 Gathering Bell 7:20-8:09 1st period
8:13-9:06 2nd period
9:10-9:59 3rd period
10:03-10:52 4th period
10:56-12:10 5th period
10:52-11:17 “A” Lunch
11:45-12:10 “B” Lunch
12:14-12:44 “PAW” 6th Period
12:48-1:37 7th period
1:41-2:30 8th period

5. Changing Classes, Organization
TRANSITION
Intermediate to Junior High
Changing Classes, Organization
Extra-Curricular Options
7 Classes; 7 Teachers
PAW Period
No Recess
Preparation for High School
Independence; More Responsibility
Bigger School; More Students
BYOD

6. Success in Junior High Be at school and be on time to your classes.
Stay organized with schedule and materials.
Continue developing study skills including how to take notes, how to be a self-advocate in learning, and scheduling study time, etc.

7. Involvement Athletic summer camps Math and Science Club
Cougars for Christ
Team Tryouts
Student Council
Theatre productions
Yearbook
Band/Choir/Orchestra
This list of examples is not all inclusive & is subject to change…

9. Typical 7th Grade Schedule
English
Social Studies
Math
Science
PE class
Elective course
PAW period

10. PRE-AP ELA and Social Studies Enrollment Criteria
Although enrollment in these courses is open, the following
should be considered by students and parents when considering enrollments in these courses:
Curriculum is more rigorous, moves at a faster pace, requires independent learning and outside reading and work.
Students should have a proven history of academic success in the subject area, possess interest in the subject area, consider balance of academic load with outside commitments, possess high quality study skills and be actively engaged in their own learning and take responsibility for the workload.

11. PRE-AP ELA and Social Students Exit Requirements
At the end of the semester, all students below a 70 WILL BE removed from a Pre-AP course.
Parents and staff may recommend a student exit if semester average is

12. Accelerated Math and Science Enrollment Requirements
First Time Enrollment criteria in these classes:
85 or higher yearly average in Math and/or Science course preceding year to qualify for either class.
OR level III on STAAR Math test the preceding year to qualify for Accelerated Math or Science.
Note: It is not required for the Accelerated Math and Science class to be paired; however, it is strongly recommended because as students progress through the curriculum, the math courses will support the science courses. If the courses are not taken in conjunction with one another, the student’s course enrollments may begin to not match once in high school. For example, it is to a student’s benefit to be enrolled in Algebra II while enrolled in Chemistry.

13. Accelerated Exit Requirements
At the end of the semester, all students below 70 WILL BE removed from Accelerated courses.
Parents and staff may recommend a student exit if semester average is

14. Physical Education (required) (1 Full Year)
Boys Athletics (football, basketball, cross country, track)
Girls Athletics (volleyball, basketball, cross country, track)
Dance I
Leadership Officer Training Corp (LOTC)
To participate in Athletics/Cross Country, students must have a current UIL physical on file. Physicals must NOT be completed before May 1, 2017 or they will not be valid for school year. Physicals will be offered at a Tomball ISD campus to be announced.

17. Other Electives Full Year Half Year
** Principles of Human Services (high school credit)
Art
Theater I
Students are grouped according to ability for the following:
Band
Orchestra
Choir - Boys
Choir – Girls
Half Year
Crafts
Creative Writing
Exploring Languages
Intro Spanish
Yearbook

18. TIS Course Selections
January 11-13, 2017

19. Immunizations
All incoming 7th graders are required to get the following immunizations:
Tdap
Varicella
Meningococcal
Proof of these must be submitted to school nurse before start of school in August. Students will not receive a schedule until immunizations are complete

20. Welcome to Tomball Junior High