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A COLLEGE READINESS SCHOOL

BEAR BRANCH JHS 2014-2015. A COLLEGE READINESS SCHOOL. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM. REQUIRED COURSES. 7 th Grade English Mathematics Science Texas History PE / Athletics Electives. 8 th Grade English Mathematics Science U.S. History 2 Electives. Career Explorations

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A COLLEGE READINESS SCHOOL

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  1. BEAR BRANCH JHS 2014-2015 A COLLEGE READINESS SCHOOL

  2. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

  3. REQUIRED COURSES 7th Grade English Mathematics Science Texas History PE / Athletics Electives 8th Grade English Mathematics Science U.S. History 2 Electives

  4. Career Explorations (TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS) All students in grades 6-8 must pass a semester Technology Applications or Career Explorations class prior to completing junior high. (If you are unable to fit this course into your schedule during the school year, please see the counselor.)

  5. ADVENTURE INTO ACADEMICS & ELECTIVES

  6. Academic Placement: • Rigorous Curriculum • More challenging • Look at the requirements • Are you a thinker and a doer? Work ethic and time management is everything in Pre-AP. • In high school do you plan to take AP classes prior to graduation? If so, Pre-AP needs to be strongly considered. • Pre-AP: • Language Arts • Texas History • Science • Math

  7. Elective Choices: • Art (intro Art, Advanced Art) • Principles of Human • Services • 8th grade only • Career Explorations • Choir (Concert, Chamber, Chamber II, Men’s) • Band (Cadet, Concert, Symphonic, Honor) • Exploring Languages • Spanish I • 8th grade only • Theater Arts • Theatre Production • 8th grade only • Ag Portal • Ag Mechanics • 8th grade only

  8. ATHLETICS • Watch for Tryout/meeting dates -(Track) • Watch for practice start dates • Physicals required • Birth Certificate • No pass, no play • Commitment!!!!!!!

  9. Completing the Course Selection Sheet

  10. Activities at BBJH We have many activities for you to become involved. Here is a list of many of those activities. UIL One Act Play Theater Productions Band Contests Talent Show Art Contests Golf Football Instrumental Solo and Tennis Volleyball Ensemble Local Ag Show Cross Country Vocal Solo/Ensemble Christmas Concert GT Enrichment Basketball NJHS Student Council Track Cheerleading Choir contest UIL Academics: UIL One Act Play UIL Academic Coordinator UIL Art UIL Calculators UIL Dictionary Skills UIL Editorial Writing UIL Impromptu Speaking  UIL Listening Skills UIL Maps, Charts, and Graphs UIL Math UIL Modern Oratory UIL Number Sense UIL Poetry - 11 – 12 UIL Prose - 12 – 13 UIL Ready Writing UIL Science  UIL Social Studies UIL Spelling We really do have something for everyone!

  11. Attention All 8th Grade Students STAAR

  12. Things to Look For • Course Selection sheets are due March 21st. • Course Verifications • Course request changes • Try-outs and Equipment pick-up • Back to School Night

  13. NIGHT • Mid August • Opportunity to: • Receive lockers • Receive schedules • Locate classes • Bear Backer Information • Bus Information • Athletic Information • PE Uniforms • School Supplies Packets

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