KMS Class of 2020

Principals and CounselorsPrincipal: Bob Atteberry

Assistant Principals:

James Paschall (last names A-K)

Jennifer Holloway (last names L-Z)

Counselors: Jackie Grant (8th grade)

Jeff Brown (7th grade)

Crystal McElrath (6th grade)

Registrar: Hermi Garcia

Attendance: Laura Shelton

Middle School Planning Guide

Provides an overview of courses offered to 8th 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 6th to History Teacher

Two verification letters will be sent home

Last day to request a change is June 10th

Student Registration Card

All 8th 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 ArtsMathScienceUS 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 * Cheer * Service Volunteer *Prin of Man * 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 1st Semester 2nd Semester

1 Math Math

2 Science Science

3 Lang. Arts PreAP Lang. Arts PreAP

4 P.E. Elective #1

5 Elective # 2 Elective # 3

6 Elective # 4 Elective # 5

7 Social Studies Social StudiesElective choices #6, #7, #8 are alternate choices which just

might be on your schedule!

What might my schedule look like ?

Period 1st Semester 2nd Semester

1 Math Math

2 Science Science

3 English/L.A. English/L.A.

4 P.E. Intro to Spanish

5 Debate Speech

6 Band Band

7 Social Studies Social Studies

What might my schedule look like ?

Period 1st Semester 2nd Semester

1 Math Math

2 Science Science

3 Lang Arts PreAP Lang Arts PreAP

4 Social Studies Social Studies

5 Theater Arts PE

6 Orchestra Orchestra

7 Spanish I 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 ?

Period 1st Semester 2nd Semester

1 US History US History

2 Science Science

3 English/L.A. English/L.A.

4 Math Math

5 Debate Intro to Spanish

6 Applied Art I Applied Art II

7 Athletics Athletics

What might my schedule look like ?

Period 1st Semester 2nd Semester

1 US History US History

2 Science Science

3 English/L.A. English/L.A.

4 Math Math

5 Band Band

6 Journalism II Ex Languages

7 Athletics 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 $ 5.00– PE/Athletic Uniform $20.00– Cougar Planner $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!