Lopez Middle School

1. Lopez Middle School Preparing for

2. Lopez Administrators Principal: Mr. Eric Wernli Assistant Principals: Ms. Carri Elliott A-K Mr. Hector Perales L-Z Academic Dean: Mrs. Lynn Jordan

3. Jose M. Lopez M.S. Counseling Office 210-356-5036 Mrs. Rowland – Data Processor Ms. Lassiter– Counseling Clerk Melissa Rangel A-F Counselor Tonyia Fleming G-M Counselor *Kristen Latronico-Limon N-Z Counselor * Lead Counselor

4. Level Descriptions of Courses Offered • Gifted and Talented– Planned for the student identified by NEISD criteria as gifted and talented, GT Courses – Math, English – require testing in 5th grade. • Pre-AP– Planned for the student whose record of achievement is consistently above average and who will benefit from a rich, rigorous curriculum and the challenges offered by the Advanced Placement Program. • Regular– Planned for the student whose record of achievement is generally average or above average as well as for the student who needs to raise the achievement level. • Special Education Programs –Placement in these courses must be made through the ARD process.

5. Access to Rigorous Courses • Pre-Advanced Placement courses in middle school are available to any students willing to take on the academic challenges • 6th grade – English, Reading and Math • 7th grade – English, Reading and Math • 8th grade – English, Reading, Math, Science and History • GT Courses – Math, English – require testing in 5th grade

6. Pre AP Guidelines Average of 90 – 100 in subject area Advanced Performance on STAAR Teacher recommendation It is the Parent’s Choice

7. 6th Grade Course Requirements • English (Regular, Pre-AP, or GT) • Reading (Regular or Pre-AP) You must take either regular English and Reading together, or English Pre-AP and Reading Pre-AP together as these two courses combine to make up Language Arts • Math (Regular, Pre-AP, or GT) • Science • Social Studies • P.E. /Health (one semester each = full year) • 1 full year of AIM (Study skills, character education and 30 minutes of study hall) • 1full year Elective of Fine Arts which fulfills requirement

8. 6th Grade Electives • Orchestra ( full year) • Band (full year) • Choir (full year) • Theatre Art (full year) • Exploring Visual Art (full year) • Debate (full year)** ** Does NOT fulfill the fine art requirement for the district For course descriptions go to: http://www.neisd.net/lopez/counseling.html

9. WHAT IS AIM AIM ACADEMIC INDIVIDUALIZED MOTIVATION • 6th grade students have this for a full year, first 15 minutes may focus on 7 Habits & student skills. Last 30 minutes or more will be for studying and homework • The purpose of AIM class is to ensure our 6th grade students experience a successful transition into middle school and have a strong base of both study skills and character education • AIM teachers can assist with: organizational strategies, agenda books, study habits, goal-setting and tutoring

10. Band and Orchestra • Students must audition with Mrs. Garza or Mrs. Sorgi; the Band and Orchestra Directors, to determine which instrument they will play • kgarza1@neisd.net, msorgi@neisd.net • Money involved • Students will also have to participate in concerts and contests after school • A full year course, joining a winning team, making a commitment

11. Athletics 7th & 8th Grade BOYS: football, basketball, track GIRLS: volleyball, basketball, track Athletics is a one year commitment and students must participate in at least 2 of these 3 sports You can be in Regular P.E. and take all three sports There is also Tennis and Golf after school only not part of the athletic period.

12. 7th Grade Course Requirements • English (Regular, Pre-AP, or GT) • Reading (Regular or Pre-AP) You must take regular English and Reading together or Reading Pre-AP and English Pre-AP together as these two courses combine to make up Language Arts • Math (Regular, Pre-AP, or GT) • Science • Social Studies • P.E. (one full year) • 1 full year Elective • 1 full year Elective

13. 8th Grade Course Requirements • English (Regular, Pre-AP, or GT) • Reading (Regular or Pre-AP) You must take regular English and Reading together or Reading Pre-AP and English Pre-AP together as these two courses combine to make up Language Arts • Math (Regular, Pre-AP, or GT) • Science (Regular, Pre-AP • Social Studies (Regular, Pre-AP) • P.E. (one full year) • 1 full year Elective or 2 Semester Electives • 1 full year Elective

14. The Three Year Plan Gives a snapshot of the three year course plan for middle school Assists with tracking preparation for high school (4-Year Plan in high school)

17. Registration Timeline Dates for receiving and returning 5th graders Course Cards will be given by your Elementary School Counselor 5th grade students will turn in their Course Cards to their Elementary School Teachers

18. What if you want to make changes to your schedule after you have turned in your choice sheet? • 5th grader parents can turn in a signed letter requesting a change to their Elementary Counselors • Enrollment in Elective Courses is dependent upon Space Availability • After June 1st, 2018, no requests for changes will be accepted (The last day of school)

19. Typical School Day • Before school (starts 8:25) –bus, parent drop off, walking, riding bike, breakfast, academic coaching • Lockers – textbooks online, backpacks • Responsibility–Have notebook, supplies, Homework • Organization – agenda book, binder rehab (Mon & Fri Mornings) • Eight classes – 4 min., no tardy first week • Lunch - 3 lunches, separate from 7&8  • PE – dressing out, lockers($20 uniform) • After school (ends 3:40)– bus, parent pick- up, walking, riding bike, KIN

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