7th & 8th Grade 2020-2021

Information for Parents and Students pertaining to next

school year.

Mr. Ty Malone Asst. Principal

Dr. Steven Shetzer Principal

Ms. Carrie CurtisAsst. Principal Mr. Albert Fernandez

Asst. PrincipalMr. Amy Ford Asst. Principal

VeryImportant

Pandas

Grisury Candelaria,Instructional Specialist

Patricia AltamiranoMagnet Coordinator

Hope Goodson RichardsonDean of Instruction

Yvonne Stubbins6th Grade Counselor

Sara Graur7th Grade Counselor

Sherman Parker8th Grade Counselor

Agenda

Dress CodeChanges to dress code voted by

SDMC 2020=2021 01Bell ScheduleGoing back to Block Schedule02High School

RequirementsWhat courses are needed to

move on to high school?

03Course Selection2020-2021 Course Selection Form

04Events & ActivitiesPossible Grade level Activities

and Events05

Dress CodeChanges were made to dress

code 2020-2021 by our Shared Decision Making Committee.

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The purpose of Pershing’s Dress Code is to ensure a safe learning environment and to promote a climate of effective discipline that doesn’t distract from the educational process. All students will be checked prior to entering the building to ensure that dress code is being followed. Students who are out of dress code will have to call their parents to bring their dress code clothing or they will be placed in In-School Suspension for the day. Students who need financial assistance with dress code shirts/sweatshirts/PE uniforms, may see their Counselor.

Dress Code 2020-2021

● 8th Grade Shirt Color – Black

● 7th Grade Shirt Color - Red

● Only short sleeve or long sleeve crew neck/polos allowed.

● Solid color or with Pershing logo.

● No oversized “tall” shirts or tank tops allowed.

● Pershing logo shirts can be purchased at PTO Store.

● Spirit shirts on Friday ONLY(Cheer, Gymnastics, Basketball, Football, Rugby, Choir,

Dance, Theatre, NJHS, Band, Student Council, etc.)

● Stripes, Embroidery, Logos, and Patterns are not allowed.

Dress Code 2020-2021

• Pants, Skirts, Shorts, or Skorts are allowed.

• NO JEANS ARE ALLOWED 2020-2021

• Pants must not fall below the waist line. No sagging pants.

• Skirts, skorts, or shorts must be KNEE LENGTH

• Only black, white, or tan solid colors are allowed under skirts. Skirts must still be

KNEE LENGTH regardless of leggings.

• Oversized, tight fitting, spandex, ripped/torn pants will not be allowed.

• Stripes, Embroidery, Logos, and Patterns are not allowed.

• Nylon, fleece, sweatpants, and pajamas are not allowed.

Dress Code 2020-2021

Other Dress Code

● Student ID’s are always required. You may not purchase snacks or tickets

without ID cards.

● Students shouldn’t deface ID cards. It should be easy to read and identify.

● ID’s are required to attend all events on Pershing Campus.

● Lost ID’s can be purchased during homeroom in the library for $5.00 .

● Lost lanyards can be purchased during homeroom in the library for $1.00.

Dress Code 2020-2021

Other Dress Code

● Our temperature fluctuates in the building and only sweatshirts with the

Pershing logo are allowed. Sweatshirts must be in their grades’ assigned

color (Grey for 6th grade, Red for 7th grade and Black for 8th grade).

Zipped jackets in grade-level color are also allowed. No nicknames are

allowed on jackets.

● Blankets are prohibited.

Dress Code 2020-2021

Bell SchedulePershing Middle School2020-2021

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Pershing MIddle SchoolBell Schedule 2020 -2021

Block Schedule A and B Days

Period Time

1st/5th 8:30AM -9:50AM (80 mins)

Pasing 9:50AM -9:55AM

2nd/6th 9:55AM -11:15AM (80 mins)

Passing 11:15AM-11:20AM

Advocacy/Lunch 11:20AM-1:00PM

A Lunch11:20AM-11:50AM

A Class11:55AM-1:00PM

B Lunch11:55AM-12:25PM

B Class11:20AM-11:50AM12:30PM-1:00PM

C Lunch12:30PM- 1:00PM

C Class11:20AM-12:25PM

Passing 1:00PM-1:05PM

3rd/7th 1:05PM-2:25PM (80 mins)

Passing 2:25PM -2:30PM

4th/8th 2:30PM-3:50PM (80 mins)

A day is always on Monday and Wednesday.B day is always on Tuesday and Thursday.Friday will fluctuate between A and B.

Block Schedule:How to plan your week

Middle School to High School

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● MATH – 3 YEARS● LANGUAGE ARTS - 3 YEARS● SCIENCE - 3 YEARS● SOCIAL STUDIES - 3 YEARS● PE/DANCE/ATHLETICS - 2 YEARS

Middle School to High School Requirements

● PASS STAAR (STATE OF TEXAS ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC

READINESS).

● MEET THE STATE REQUIREMENT OF OVERALL YEARLY AVERAGE

OF 70 OR ABOVE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENT OF AN AVERAGE OF

70 OR ABOVE IN MENTIONED CORE SUBJECTS.

● SUFFICIENT ATTENDANCE – A STUDENT'S TOTAL NUMBER OF

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES CANNOT EXCEED 10 PERCENT OF

CLASS MEETINGS

7th Grade Specific Notes

● 7th grade Foreign Language is a pre-requisite for 8th grade Foreign

Language.

● Algebra in 7th Grade – We are waiting on the District guidelines for

how to proceed. Once we have that information, we will send it out

to Parents and Students.

● High School Magnet programs use 7th Grade GPA and 7th Grade

STAAR scores to calculate Matrix numbers, not 8th grade. So

make this year a good one!

Course Selection

04Must be completed by June 1st or counselor and AP will select your classes

EnglishEnglish 8 or Pre-AP English

8

American HistoryAmerican History 8 or

Pre-AP American History 8

MathMath 8, Pre-AP Math 8, Pre-AP Algebra,

Pre-AP Geometry

PEPhysical Exercise 8

Electives

Science 8, Pre-AP Science, IPC, or Biology

Science

8th Grade Overview

3-4 Based on Academic Level and Needs

EnglishEnglish 7 or Pre-AP English

7

Texas HistoryTexas History 7 or

Pre-AP Texas History 7

MathMath 7, Pre-AP Math 7, Algebra

PE7th Graders must still take

a PE Course

Electives2-3 Based on

Academic Level and Needs

Science 7, Pre-AP Science, Accelerated Science

Science

7th Grade Overview

7th / 8th Grade Course SelectionOnline Link

https://www.houstonisd.org/domain/42762

ArtBandChoirCreative WritingDanceFrench Gardening Graphic Design and TechnologyGuitar, BeginningGymnasticsLatin

Martial ArtsMusical theatreMusic ProductionNative Speaker SpanishOrchestraPianoSpanishSwimmingTech TroubleshootersTheatre Study Skills

7th / 8th Grade Course PlanningReview Elective Options and descriptions on Pershing website after discussing with panda fill out the google form.

8th Grade Only

Principals of Information Tech Concepts of Engineering Journalism Leadership Speech

7th Grade OnlyGardening Aero Science Tech Applications

Make sure to complete by

June 1st!

EVENTSPossible Grade Level Events and Activities at a Glance

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Possible Events at a Glance● Homecoming Dance ● 7th Grade Dance● Powder Puff Game● Faculty Basketball, Volleyball vs. Student Games● Grade Level Pandas of the Month ● Career Day / High School Magnet School of Choice Day● Winter Holiday Homeroom Door Decorating Contest

8th Grade Class Events● 8th Grade Class of 2020-2021 T-Shirt Contest ● 8th Grade Award Night● 8th Grade Field Day ● 8th Grade Picnic● 8th Grade Promotion

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THANKSDo you have any questions?

Sherman Parker-sparker4@houstonisd.org

Sara Graur – sgraur@houstonisd.org