Transcript Changing to Semesters - Humble Independent School District
KMS Class of 2020
Principals and Counselors
Principal:
Bob Atteberry
Assistant Principals:
James Paschall (last names A-K) Jennifer Holloway (last names L-Z)
Counselors:
Jackie Grant (8 th grade) Jeff Brown (7 th grade) Crystal McElrath (6 th grade)
Registrar:
Hermi Garcia
Attendance:
Laura Shelton
Middle School Planning Guide Provides an overview of courses offered to 8 th grade students Includes Graduation Programs for HS and information on IB and Quest programs.
Online only: KMS website, Counselors link, HISD website
Student Registration Card 2 Semesters of electives – Course Guide Online Number your choices 1-8 Return,
with signatures
, by
Feb 6 th
to History Teacher Two verification letters will be sent home
Last day to request a change is June 10th
Student Registration Card All 8 th graders are required to have one semester of PE or a year of athletics.
Academic teachers have recommended next year placement.
If you are requesting a change in placement, circle and initial the choice.
8th Grade Course requirements
Language Arts Math Science US History PE – 1 semester or Athletics – 1 year Current academic teachers will recommend placement for next year.
Electives Choices
Year long
: Band * Orchestra * Choir * Athletics * AVID Adv. Art * Theater Arts II * Spanish I * BIM
Semester long
: Intro Spanish * Career Portals * Exp. Lang Foods * Theater Arts * Debate * Speech * Beg Art Int. Art * Apl. Art * Apl. Art II * A&C * Intro to Eng&Tech * Journ I * Journ II * Broad I *Broad II Prin.of Hosp & Tourism Volunteer * Prin of Man * * Cheer * Service Touch Systems
High School Credit Courses: Principles of Hospitality and Tourism Principles of Manufacturing Touch Systems Data Entry Business Information Management (year long course) Spanish I Algebra I
Selecting elective courses Cheer is not on the course card Service Volunteer (Office Aides) must be approved by administrators AVID requires application process Rank courses 1 – 8 1 is the top choice
Prerequisites… There are several courses that have prerequisites. Watch for these as you select courses for next year!
Spanish I Upon completion, students earn high school credit.
Students are required to have 2 credits of the same foreign language in order to graduate.
Prerequisites: Intro to Spanish or an 85 in Language Arts
Career Pathways and High School Credit Elective credits are required to graduate Principles of Hospitality and Tourism – Hospitality and Tourism pathway Principles of Manufacturing – Manufacturing Pathway Business Information Management – Business Management & Administration Pathway Touch Systems Data Entry – Business Management & Administration Pathway
What might my schedule look like ?
Period 1 2 1st Semester Math Science 2nd Semester Math Science 3 4 5 6 Lang. Arts PreAP Lang. Arts PreAP P.E. Elective # 2 Elective # 4 Elective #1 Elective # 3 Elective # 5 7 Social Studies Social Studies
Elective choices #6, #7, #8 are alternate choices which just might be on your schedule!
What might my schedule look like ?
3 4 5 6 7 Period 1 2 1st Semester Math Science English/L.A.
P.E.
Debate Band Social Studies 2nd Semester Math Science English/L.A.
Intro to Spanish Speech Band Social Studies
What might my schedule look like ?
3 4 5 6 7 Period 1 2 1st Semester Math Science 2nd Semester Math Science Lang Arts PreAP Lang Arts PreAP Social Studies Social Studies Theater Arts Orchestra Spanish I PE Orchestra Spanish I
Athletics . . .
Athletics lasts the entire school year.
If you do not make a team you will be in off season which involves conditioning and running.
A Physical Night will be held later this school year.
More on Athletics You are required to dress out in a KMS athletic uniform & appropriate shoes The KPHS coaches like to see middle school students participate in all sports In addition to a physical form you also need to have a birth certificate For security purposes you must have your own lock and be responsible for locking up your items in the locker room
What might my schedule look like ?
3 4 5 6 7 Period 1 2 1st Semester US History Science English/L.A.
Math Debate Applied Art I Athletics 2nd Semester US History Science English/L.A.
Math Intro to Spanish Applied Art II Athletics
What might my schedule look like ?
3 4 5 6 7 Period 1 2 1st Semester US History Science English/L.A.
Math Band Journalism II Athletics 2nd Semester US History Science English/L.A.
Math Band Ex Languages Athletics
Student Planner (Sample Page) Students are encouraged to use their Cougar Planner Parents are asked to read and sign this planner nightly Great parent / teacher communication tool
You may purchase the following: Cougar Camp in August will provide you the opportunity to purchase: – Locker Shelves – PE/Athletic Uniform – Cougar Planner $ 5.00
$20.00
$10.00
Consider buying a lock for the locker in the locker room. This locker room is used throughout the day by all students. Valuable items need to be locked up after students dress out for PE and leave the area.
BRIDGES Go to www.bridges.com
– Log in: humble + id number – Password: id number – Click on Choices Explorer – In the Blue Work Box, click on Find Matching Career Clusters *After you get your results, explore the different areas in your Career Cluster & Pathways
testGEAR
in www.bridges.com
Please come see me if you have any questions or worries about 8th grade!
As your counselor, I’m here for you and want to help you in any way I can!