1. Welcome to Tomball Junior High and Creekside Park Junior High One Team, One Goal.

2. Administration and Department Chairs
Principal, Tomball Junior High- Chad Allman Principal, Creekside Park Junior High – Chris Scott Assistant Principals. TJHS- Sara Rush and Todd Abbott Counselors , TJHS- Kathy Donigan and Kim Kluge Special Education - Helen Rodriguez English/Language Arts - Chris Landgrebe History - Kathleen Brough Math –Debbie Bolin Science - Kay Nelson Electives - Amy Greene Athletics - Tina Garner

3. Bell Schedule 7:10 Gathering Bell 7:20-8:11 1st period
8:16-9:11 2nd period
9:16-10:07 3rd period
10:12-11:03 4th period
11:03-12:28 5th period
Lunches:
“A”- 11:03-11:28
“B”- 11:33-11:58
“C”- 12:03-12:28
12:33-1:24 6th period
1:29-2:20 7th period

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

5. 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.

6. Involvement Cheerleading – tryouts in May Athletic summer camps
Math and Science Club
Cougars for Christ
Team Tryouts
Student Council
Theatre productions
Yearbook
Band/Choir/Orchestra
This list is not all inclusive…

8. Typical 7th Grade Schedule
English
Math
Social Studies
Science
PE class
Elective course

9. PRE-AP ELA and Social Studies Initial Placement Criteria
In order for students to qualify for enrollment in the Pre-AP ELA or SS courses, students must meet the following criteria:
85 or higher for yearly average in ELA course preceding year to qualify for ELA Pre-AP
85 or higher for yearly average in Social Studies course preceding year to qualify for SS Pre-AP
OR Level III on STAAR ELA test the preceding year to qualify for ELA OR SS Pre-AP
EXIT
Students may ONLY exit at the end of the semester.
These were the requirements for At this time, the requirements remain the same. We will post on our website any changes.

10. Pre-AP/Accelerated Math/Science Requirements
Must be currently enrolled and passing in the advanced class.
Math/Science: If not currently enrolled in the advanced class, students must go through a screening procedure at their current campus. Contact your intermediate school counselor for information.

11. Accelerated Requirements
Math
Accelerated Math can be taken without being enrolled in Accelerated Science. Compacted curriculum (1 ½ years) to prepare students for Algebra
Science
Accelerated Science cannot be taken without being enrolled in Accelerated Math

12. 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, 2016 or they will not be valid for school year. Physicals will be offered at TMHS & THS.
Physicals at Tomball Memorial High School on April 29th from 3:00-5:30 pm. Physicals at Tomball High School on May 13th from 3:00-5:30 pm.

13. Technology (required)
__X___ * BUS 003 Touch System Data Entry (required in 7th grade and receives High School credit)
Touch System Data must be paired with one of the following courses. Please number your choices 1-4 in order of preference.
__1___ CTE 8043 BFM Business Finance Marketing
__4___ CTE 8033 CAR Exploring Careers
__3___ CTE 8023 HHS Health and Human Services
__2___ *CTE 8013 PIT Principles of Information
* High School Credit Course

14. Electives Full Year Half Year Art Crafts Theater I Creative Writing
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

15. Intermediate Course Selections
TIS: 1/8/2016
CFES: 1/11/2016
TCES: 1/11/2016

16. 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

17. Welcome to Tomball Junior High and Creekside Park Junior High