1. Utley Middle School 2015-2016 Class of 2021
Welcome to 7th grade

2. Utley Pack Leaders Principal - Mr. Todd Bradford
Assistant Principal (A-L) - Dr. Shenequa Miller
Assistant Principal (M-Z) - Mr. Dave Girardi
Counselor (A-L) - Ms. Audra Ingram
Counselor (M-Z)- Ms. Kelli Crawford
Registrar- Ms. Shawna Coggin
Attendance- Ms. Lisa Pearce
Nurse- Mrs. Susan Edwards
Athletic Director- Mr. Kody Hergert
Technology-
Instruction Mr. Alan Engle
Technician Mrs. Kathy Lunday

3. Utley Pack
Students from the following elementary schools will have the opportunity to attend Utley
Amy Parks (partial)
Cullins (partial)
Dobbs (whole)
Hartman (partial)
Hays (partial)
Jones (partial)
Nebbie Williams (partial)
Pullen (partial)
Reinhardt (whole)
Rochell (partial)
Shannon (partial)
Springer (partial)
Stephenson (partial)

4. When do I get to meet my new friends?
February 19th- Campus visit and tour
February 23rd- Parent Student Orientation
March 2nd & 3rd- Course Selection Entry

5. Extras at Utley Natatorium next door
Wilkerson Sanders stadium for practice and games
WOLF TV
Outdoor Education
MAC and I-PAD carts for use in classrooms
We will not have school lockers which means you can access books on-line, choose to be issued a set of books to keep at home and we will have books in your classroom to use at school.

6. Immunizations
7th graders are required to have the following immunizations on file prior to the start of school
Tdap booster
Meningcoccal
Varicella #2
You can start getting these vaccines now and send a copy to the elementary school nurse if you receive it before school is out. If you get the shots over the summer you can mail or fax them to Utley MS.

7. Required Courses English Math Science History Physical Education
Pre-AP English ( contract required)
Math
Pre-AP Math (contract required)
Science
Pre-AP Science ( contract required)
History
Texas History
Pre-AP Texas History ( contract required)
Physical Education

8. Pre-AP Classes
English – summer reading, test 1st week of school and projects.
Math – homework most nights
70% of your grade is from tests and 30% is from homework
Many projects count as test grades
Students and parents will sign required contract on the back of the student choice form before being placed into a Pre AP class.

9. All 7th graders will take a physical education class
Boys athletics (football, cross country, soccer, basketball, tennis & track)
Girls athletics (volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, tennis & track)
Drill team- April 1, Mandatory Meeting/Uniform Fitting 5:30pm UMS Library. April 13-17, 2015 Drill Team Officer Tryouts 4:00-6:00pm
Cheer Team – Parent Meeting April 6pm Uniform fitting April in the UMS Library
Boys gymnastics – Tryouts April 7th and 8th from 6:30-8:00 pm Utley Gymnastics Gym
Girls gymnastics-Tryouts April 7th and 8th from 5:00-6:30 pm Utley Gymnastics gym PE
If taking any course other than PE – PE/Outdoor, student must have a physical on file each year. Local doctors plan a FREE physical one evening in late April or early May. Date is yet to be determined and will be posted on the RISD Athletics site when determined.
Lockers are present in athletic areas only

10. Physical Education - PE
Physical Fitness
Strength & Conditioning
Team Sports
Positive Attitudes
Intramurals
No tryouts
PE clothes

11. Outdoor Education – Year Long
Will learn the Following:
Hunter Safety
Boater Safety
Fishing Education
Archery
Dutch Oven Cooking
Survival Skills
GPS/Compass use
Will join PE students for some units

12. Be in athletics and develop a winning attitude
Sports fundamentals
Conditioning
Strength training
Sportsmanship
Teamwork
Competitive
Weekly games and weekend tournaments
Physical Forms on RISD Athletics website

13. Boys Athletics Sign up for Football only
Students who do not want to participate in football will have an opportunity to try-out for basketball before the season starts (schedules will be changed into athletics during the year)
Tennis, Track, Cross Country and Soccer are before or after school

14. Girls Athletics Volleyball (shorts are $20) Basketball
Tennis, Track, Cross country and Soccer are before or after school
Girls will tryout for each sport
they are interested in or will
participate in off season
Must play two sports to move to 8th grade girls’ athletics class the following year

15. Cheer Team Promotes school pride
Cheer at home football and basketball games
Perform at pep rallies
You learn to dance, cheer and jump
No tryouts required
May require after school practices
Uniform and camp costs around $350
Parent meeting April 14th in UMS Library
Fittings uniform April 28th in UMS Library
More information to come about summer camp

16. Drill Team No tryouts required to be a member Promotes school pride
Perform at home football and select basketball games
Perform at pep rallies
You learn to dance
April 1, Mandatory Drill Team Information Session and Uniform Fitting 5:30pm UMS Library
Officer Tryouts - April 13-17, :00-6:00pm
May require after school practices
Uniform and camp costs around $350
More information to come about parent meeting, fittings & summer camp (August)

17. Gymnastics Main Goal – prepare for High School Gymnastics
Classes for both beginner and advanced levels
Tryouts to determine skill level
Pick-up a gymnastics packet
Students will participate in meets throughout the school year
May require before or after school practice
Cost for boys will be $50 and girls $150
Tryouts will be April 7th & 8th in the Utley MS gymnastics gym (girls) 5:00-6:30 PM (boys) 6:30-8:00 PM

18. Academic Electives You may choose two of the following Art Band Choir
Journalism/ Newspaper
Orchestra
Theater
Technology course
Investigating Careers in Aerospace and Engineering
Exploring Careers—College and Career Readiness

19. Art Everyone is eligible Inventive and imaginative expression
Art appreciation
Art History
Creative
Fun
Enter in contests throughout the year
Art supplies required (around $45 due at the beginning of the year)

20. Be a part of the UMS Band
Students currently enrolled in 6th grade band need to sign up for Band
Never been in band = sign-up (Band Director will contact you in May to help you select an instrument)
Be a part of building a great musical tradition at Utley
Performances throughout the year
Social activities= football games, pep rallies, parades, concerts and competitions(individual and group)
Honors, Percussion and Symphonic band sections
Requirements: instrument, sectionals, and practice daily

21. Choir Everyone is eligible Goals – good time, success
Skills Learned – music appreciation, sight-reading and vocals
Concerts
Need to purchase a choir t-shirt
Optional All Region Saturdays

22. Journalism/ Newspaper
Journalism/Newspaper is an introduction to the role of mass media in today’s society. Emphasis will focus on teaching the fundamentals of news writing, feature writing, editorial writing, and headline writing. Students learn the mechanics of the print media and will use the knowledge in the production of quarterly campus newspapers. Basic photography skills will also be introduced.

23. Orchestra Team work Join with your friends Field trips Social events
Cool music
Specialize in an instrument
Contests and trophies

24. Technology Class Exploring Careers—College and Career Readiness
Students will explore a wide variety of career paths in 16 career clusters. Students will use decision-making and problem-solving skills for college and career planning. They will explore valid, reliable education and career information to learn more about themselves and their interests and abilities. Students will use interest inventory software and other tools to explore areas of personal interest.
Investigating Careers in Aerospace and Engineering
Students will explore careers in the STEM career cluster. The goal of this course is to provide middle school students with a foundation for success in high school, college, and their careers. Students will learn a variety of employability skills, including: adaptability, problem solving, oral and written communications, collaboration and teamwork, creativity, responsibility, ethics, professionalism, and technology use.

25. Theater Arts Everyone’s eligible Small cost involved
Learn basic acting techniques, improvisation, pantomime, dual-acting, short plays, puppetry and theater games
Active participation required
Campus performances

26. Registration Forms due back to your homeroom teacher by February 26th or you can select your class on line. Pre AP contract must be returned before student will be placed into a PRE AP course.

27. On line registration
Please follow online scheduling directions to verify or change your child’s course selection.
You will see there are 7 items listed in Skyward for the school year.
English, Math, Science, History
Two academic electives
Physical education class

28. Clubs at Utley Crime stoppers Chess Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Friends of Rachel / Hanna 4 Hope
Girlz for God
Promise Makers
Robitics
Student Council
Student Serving Others
WOLF TV

29. Bell Schedule Tutoring is available Monday–Friday 8:00 AM 8:35 AM
Teachers tutoring days will vary.
School Begins at 8:45 AM
Lunches 30 minutes
School Ends at 3:45 PM
Bell Schedule

30. Thanks for making the transition for the Class of 2021 a success.

31. Questions?