A COLLEGE READINESS SCHOOL

BEAR BRANCH JHS2014-2015

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

REQUIRED COURSES

7th GradeEnglishMathematicsScienceTexas HistoryPE / AthleticsElectives

8th GradeEnglishMathematicsScienceU.S. History2 Electives

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.)

Career Explorations(TECHNOLOGY

APPLICATIONS)

Academic Placement:

Pre-AP:Language ArtsTexas History

ScienceMath

R i g o r o u s C u r r i c u l u m

M o r e c h a l l e n g i n g

Lo o k a t t h e r e q u i r e m e nt s

A r e y o u a t h i n ke r a n d a d o e r ? Wo r k e t h i c a n d ti m e m a n a g e m e n t i s e v e r y t h i n g i n P r e -A P.

I n h i g h s c h o o l d o y o u p l a n t o t a ke A P c l a s s e s p r i o r t o g ra d u a ti o n ? I f s o , P r e -A P n e e d s t o b e s t r o n g l y c o n s i d e r e d .

• A r t ( i n t r o A r t , A d v a n c e d A r t )

• P r i n c i p l e s o f H u m a n S e r v i c e s 8 t h g r a d e

o n l y

• C a r e e r E x p l o ra ti o n s

• C h o i r ( C o n c e r t , C h a m b e r , C h a m b e r I I , M e n ’ s )

• B a n d ( C a d e t , C o n c e r t , S y m p h o n i c , H o n o r )

• E x p l o r i n g L a n g u a g e s

• S p a n i s h I 8 t h g r a d e o n l y

• T h e a t e r A r t s

• T h e a t r e P r o d u c ti o n 8 t h g r a d e o n l y

• A g Po r ta l

• A g M e c h a n i c s 8 t h g r a d e o n l y

Elective Choices:

ATHLETICS• Watch for Tryout/meeting

dates -(Track)• Watch for practice start dates• Physicals required• Birth Certificate• No pass, no play• Commitment!!!!!!!

Completing the Course

Selection Sheet

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 ArtUIL CalculatorsUIL Dictionary Skills UIL Editorial WritingUIL Impromptu Speaking  UIL Listening Skills UIL Maps, Charts, and GraphsUIL Math UIL Modern Oratory UIL Number SenseUIL Poetry - 11 – 12 UIL Prose - 12 – 13 UIL Ready WritingUIL Science  UIL Social Studies UIL Spelling

We really do have something for everyone!

Activities at BBJH

Attention All 8th Grade Students

STAAR

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

NIGHT

• Mid August

• Opportunity to:– Receive lockers– Receive schedules– Locate classes– Bear Backer Information– Bus Information– Athletic Information – PE Uniforms– School Supplies Packets