Westside High School 8 th Grade Parent Meeting Agenda Westside High School Auditorium Thursday, February 7, :30 p.m.

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1 Westside High School 8 th Grade Parent Meeting Agenda Westside High School Auditorium Thursday, February 7, :30 p.m. Welcome Mrs. Peggi Stewart, Principal Freshman Focus and Course Selection Process Mrs. Noelle MacGregor, Dean of Student Transition Career Programs Applied Sciences and Health Professions Michael Miller & Lydia Breedlove Business Beata Purvina & Mustafa Hussein Computing Sciences and Engineering John Caicedo & Ramon Yu Fine Arts Mary Stallings & Mariana Lopez Media Vy Le & Cullen Pickering Overview of Academics and STAAR Mrs. Stephanie Matlock, GT Coordinator Wrap Up Please stay tuned for information regarding: Wolf Camp Friday, August 16, 2013 Back to School Bash Friday, August 23, 2013 Focus on Freshmen Parent Workshops monthly starting in September Summer enrichment assignments watch for them Summer School options requesting Art 1, Speech, Health, and Tech (plus online) Academic Academies during the summer More exciting events Q&A General Questions followed by a chance for you to meet and talk to school administrators one-on-one. Notes: Briar Forest Houston, Texas ww.facebook.com/westsidehs

WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN COURSE SELECTION SHEET FOR 2013-2014 School administrators will visit West Briar and Revere during the school day. STUDENT/PARENT DATA Please print clearly.

If no, where? Please select one course from Boxes 1 7. Students opting GT must select GT for Boxes 1-3.

2 WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN COURSE SELECTION SHEET FOR School administrators will visit West Briar and Revere during the school day. STUDENT/PARENT DATA Please print clearly. Student DOB: / / M D YR Student Name: Last Name Student ID Number: First Name Best Contact Number: Middle School Name: Parent Student will attend Westside in : yes no unsure If no, where? Please select one course from Boxes 1 7. Students opting GT must select GT for Boxes ENGLISH: Prep Pre-AP Pre-AP GT 2 SOCIAL STUDIES: Prep Pre-AP Pre-AP GT 3 SCIENCE: Prep Pre-AP Pre-AP GT 4 MATH (only select one math class in this box) If you are currently in Pre-Algebra or Math 8, pick one of these: Algebra 1 Prep Algebra 1 Pre-AP If you are currently in Algebra 1 Pre-AP, pick one of these: Geom Prep Geom Pre-AP If you are currently in Geometry Pre-AP, pick one of these: Alg 2 Prep Alg 2 Pre-AP 5 6 ATHLETICS OR PE: Please make one selection from below. Please be aware that the athletic teams are competitive and may require try-outs and time commitment outside of the school day. *See attached sheet. BOYS ATHLETICS Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Swim/Water Polo Tennis Track Wrestling GIRLS ATHLETICS Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Swim/Water Polo Tennis Track Volleyball* Wrestling PE ALTERNATIVES Dance* Weightlifting Marching Band* PE ROTC WORLD LANGUAGES: Students must take at least two years of the same world language to graduate. If you have taken TWO years of the same world language in middle school, please select one from below: French 2 German 2 Latin 2 Spanish 2 French 2 Pre-AP German 2 Pre-AP Latin 2 Pre-AP Spanish 2 Pre-AP If you have not taken a world language in middle school, rank your top two choices below: Chinese 1 German 1 Latin 1 Spanish 1 French 1 Japanese 1 American Sign Language 1 If you are a native speaker of your top selected language (write, read, speak), check here: 7 ACADEMIC AND FINE ARTS ELECTIVES: Please rank your top three choices (1 = first choice). Art 1 (required before taking photography, painting, or ceramics). Art 1 Pre-AP* Band* Music History Choir* Orchestra* Dance* Theatre Arts* Debate Technical Theatre Health/Speech Study Skills Intro class for business and culinary arts Intro class for health science technology (medical field, health professions) Intro class for information technology (engineering, computer maintenance, programming) Intro class for newspaper, yearbook, and broadcast journalism Intro class for graphic design (Photoshop/Illustrator) *See additional sheet for details and info about electives requiring auditions or try-outs. By checking the box, you will be placed in level one and then moved to a higher level dependent upon auditions. **Our course catalog is constantly being updated until the school year starts. Visit our website for more information at

3 Graduation Credit Requirements for Houston ISD Please note these are the requirements for students entering 9 th grade in We are not aware of any changes for , but this is subject to change. Discipline Recommended HSP Distinguished Achievement Program* English Language Arts English I, II, III, and IV English I, II, III, and IV Mathematics Algebra I Algebra I Geometry Geometry Algebra II Algebra II Fourth math credit from approved list. If Math Fourth math credit from approved list. Please note Models is used as math credit, it must be successfully completed prior to Algebra II. that the approved list is different than the list for the recommended plan. Science Social Studies/Economics Languages other than English Speech Fine Arts Biology Chemistry Physics Additional science credit from approved list (If IPC is used as the additional science credit, it must be successfully completed prior to Chemistry and Physics.) World Geography or AP Human Geography World History U.S. History U.S. Government/Economics Two credits: Credits must consist of two levels in the same language. One half credit from either of the following: Communication Applications Professional Communications One credit from any of the following: Art Dance Music Theatre There are various options in each category. Biology Chemistry Physics Additional science credit from approved list (IPC cannot be the additional science credit.) World Geography or AP Human Geography World History U.S. History U.S. Government/Economics Three credits: Credits must consist of three levels in the same language. One half credit from either of the following: Communication Applications Professional Communications One credit from any of the following: Art Dance Music Theatre There are various options in each category.

4 Health Physical Education Students must complete either of the following: One half credit of health education One credit health science technology One credit: Weight lifting PE Athletics JROTC Drill Team/Pride (fall only must compete 2 years to Marching Band (fall only must compete 2 years to Cheer (fall only must compete 2 years to satisfy PE requirement) Students must complete either of the following: One half credit of health education One credit health science technology One credit: Weight lifting PE Athletics JROTC Drill Team/Pride (fall only must compete 2 years to Marching Band (fall only must compete 2 years to Cheer (fall only must compete 2 years to satisfy PE requirement) Elective Courses Five credits: Five credits: Five elective credits from the approved list Five elective credits from the approved list Students who did not pass the Technology Literacy Assessment in 8 th grade must successfully earn an approved technology credit from the following list: Computer Science, Digital Design and Media, Audio/Video Productions, Web Design, Business Information Management (BIM), Digital and Interactive Media (DIM), Principles of Information Technology (PIT). Students who did not pass the Technology Literacy Assessment in 8 th grade must successfully earn an approved technology credit from the following list: Computer Science, Digital Design and Media, Audio/Video Productions, Web Design, Business Information Management (BIM), Digital and Interactive Media (DIM), Principles of Information Technology (PIT). 26 credits 26 credits *Distinguished Achievement Program requirements also include student achievement of four advanced measures as well as scoring a determined score on the STAAR. Advanced measures include score of 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement exam, college course, approved independent research project, and Commended Scholar or higher (based on PSAT scores). In addition to meeting the course requirements, students must meet the state required scores on STAAR. There are different requirements for the Distinguished Diploma as well.

5 Sample Four Year Plan 9th 10th 11th 12th 1 English I English II English III English IV 2 World Geography World History US History Eco/Gov't 3 Biology Chemistry Physics Science Elective Algebra or Geometry or Algebra II or Pre Cal/Math Elective or 4 Geometry or Algebra II or Pre Cal or Calc/Math Elective or Algebra 2 Precal Calculus Calc 3, AP Stats, Elective 5 PE Fine Arts Health/Speech Elective 6 World Language World Language Elective Elective 7 Elective Elective Elective Elective *This is a very basic four year plan. The electives may not have to be taken in the order above and there are a few other possibilities related to the core subjects. Please refer to the graduation requirements for other possibilities. *Please remember, if a student did not pass the Technology Literacy Assessment, one of the electives must be an approved technology course. *For the Distinguished Achievement Program, a student must take a third year of the same World Language and meet determined STAAR scores.

6 Course Levels: Westside offers several class levels to meet the needs of our diverse student population. Preparatory (Prep) These classes will prepare your child for graduation. These courses cover STAAR and State learning objectives. We call these courses prep because they PREPARE the student for grade 13 be it college or the work force. Pre Advanced Placement (Pre AP) These classes are designed to prepare students for the rigors of the AP course. Enrollment in Pre AP is not required to enroll in AP course, but it is very beneficial. Students also earn a quality point in these classes. Advanced Placement (AP) AP courses teach students skills that can lead to success in college. Students will develop the writing skills, problem solving techniques, and study habits that will prepare him/her for college academics. Plus, taking rigorous AP courses demonstrates a student s maturity, willingness to push him/herself intellectually, and commitment to academic excellence, which can help him/her stand out in the college admissions process. Students can also earn college credit based on AP Exam scores. Pre Advanced Placement Gifted and Talented (GT) Westside offers Neighborhood Vanguard (GT) Pre AP and AP courses. At the 9 th grade level, these courses are GT PAP English 1, GT PAP Geometry, GT PAP Biology, and GT Pre AP World Geography. A student is required to enroll in all four GT PAP/AP courses. These courses differ from the traditional PAP/AP courses in speed and in depth of material. A student must be classified as HISD GT to enroll in these courses. Keep in mind that these courses may require more of a time commitment. A GT identified student is not required to enroll in these courses. Auditions, Try Outs, etc: Organization Try outs? Contact Other Art By teacher recommendation Hunter khunter@houstonisd.org Ms. Hunter for more information. Band Only for advanced Porter kporter2@houstonisd.org You must already know how to play an instrument. for more information. Baseball During Fall Baseball Class Barrow mbarrow@houstonisd.org Anyone can sign up for the class. Try outs are during the fall through the class. Cheer Yes Dewitt mdewitt@houstonisd.org Parent meeting 2/26 at 6:30 PM. Try out clinic March 5 7 4:00 6:00 PM and Try outs March 8 at 4:00 PM. Choir Only for advanced Carson jcarson2@houstonsd.org Anyone can take regular choir, but you if are interested in auditioning for advanced, . Color Guard for info Clyburn Westsidecolorguard@yahoo.com for information. Engineering (WEGA) Application Castro scastro4@houstonisd.org Application due March 8. Posted on the Westside website. Football No try outs required Byrd MBYRD@houstonisd.org Visit for news, events and paperwork. Gifted and Talented (GT) testing Matlock smatlock@houstonisd.org If you have not already been identified there is testing. Inertia and Advanced Dance Yes (except Dance 1) Roberts sroberts2@houstonisd.org for more information. Magnet Application Gumm cgumm@houstonisd.org If you are not zoned, there is an application. Currently in Phase 2. Orchestra No try outs required Porter kporter2@houstonisd.org You must already know how to play an instrument. for more information. Pride (Drill Team) Yes DeMartino bdemarti@houstonisd.org Try out mtg 3/25 at 4:30 PM. Clinic 3/ :00 6:15 PM. Try out 3/28 4:00 7:00 PM. for more info. Theatre Only for T Pro Wallin awallin@houstonisd.org for audition information. Volleyball Yes King aking1@houstonisd.org Try outs begin Aug 5 6. Stay tuned for summer workout dates/camps.

7 Schedule of Events for Prospective 8th Graders to Attend Westside has so many great things to offer! Below is a list of events that you might consider attending. If you are interested in a particular sport or program, what better way to learn about them it by seeing it in action. Who What Date Time Where Band Pre UIL Concert April 13 7:00 PM Westside Auditorium Band Spring Concert May 13 7:00 PM Westside Auditorium Baseball Varsity Baseball vs Waltrip April 13 12:00 PM Westside Baseball Fields Choir Spring Concert April 13 7:00 PM Westside Auditorium Choir Pop Show May 13 6:00 PM Auditorium Inertia Spring Concert April :30 PM Westside Mini Theatre Jazz and Strings Concert May 13 7:00 PM Westside Mini Theatre Lacrosse V Boys Lacrosse v Stratford April 13 4:30 PM WHS field Pride (Drill team) Spring Show April 13 6:30 PM Westside Auditorium Pride (Drill team) May Concert May 13 5:00 PM Westside Auditorium Soccer, Boys JV Boys soccer vs Bellaire March 13 4:00 PM Westside fields Soccer, Girls JV Girls Soccer vs Bellaire March 13 4:30 PM Westside fields Softball JV vs Bellaire April 13 4:00 PM Westside Softball Fields Theatre Student Directed One Act Plays April :00 PM Westside Black Box Theatre May Show May 13 6:00 PM Westside Mini Theatre Theatre May Show May 13 7:00 PM Westside Mini Theatre Tour Campus Tour March 4, April 11 8:15 AM Westside Main Office Track and Field JV Boys March 13 4:30 PM Westside track At the time of printing, many athletic schedules were not yet finalized. Events and games are constantly being added so check the calendar on our website for additions. The dates and times subject to change. Please confirm on the website prior to the event at

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