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BCMA Instructional Agenda Important Dates, Notices,
Reminders & Information
Important Dates in September Thursday, September 14, 2017 8th Grade Ant-Bullying Presentation 1:30PM-2:30PM *All Parents are Welcome and Encouraged to Attend Thursday, September 21, 2017 Early Dismissal (3 Hours Early), Schedule in Planner Friday, September 22, 2017 Teacher Service Day (No Students) Wednesday, September 27, 2017 BCMA-R Literacy (Faculty) Meeting; No Tutorials
8th Grade Events Thursday, October 5, 2017 8th Grade Open House (Parent Info Night)
Upcoming Assessment Dates (HISD) Test Window: September 11th – September 27th Universal Screener: In ELA-R & Mathematics Classes PSAT: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 During Academic Day; Time TBD
Tutorial Schedule will be released the Week of September 18th
Tutorials will Begin on
Monday, September 25, 2017
Please make plans to pick students up promptly at 4:15PM
Progress Report & Report Card Dates Please note the following dates that your child will be
issued Progress Reports and Report Cards for the remainder of the 2017-2018 Academic Year:
*PR = Progress Report / RC = Report Card*
Type of Report Final Date for Grades Entered
Date Report Sent to Parents
Cycle 1; Prog Rep To be Updated Sept 18
Cycle 1: Rep Card To be Updated Oct 13
Cycle 2; Prog Rep To be Updated Oct 23
Cycle 2; Rep Card To be Updated Nov 17
Cycle 3; Prog Rep To be Updated Dec 4
Cycle 3; Rep Card To be Updated Jan 12
8th Grade Night & Open House
Thursday, October 8, 2017
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Agenda Items (Tentatively Planned) 1. Gifted and Talented 2. Naviance 3. HS Application Process 4. 8th Grade Graduation Information 5. 8th Grade End of Year Activities 6. Data Presentation
a. STAAR Personalized and/or b. Texas Assessment Portal
Student ID Cards
ID Cards will be distributed on Monday, September 11, 2017 and must be worn daily. Students received ID Cards in
the cafeteria and can see Mr. Turner, if they did not obtain such.
Bus Routes
Please contact HISD Transportation to ensure your child knows his/her bus information. Website: www.houstonisd.org/transportation Phone: 713.613.3040
Summer Homework
Students will receive credit for completion of the packet, this is due to Teachers when students return to BCMA.
Student Enrollment Packets
HISD Enrollment Information 2017-2018 (English & Spanish) Home Language Survey (English & Spanish) HISD Health Inventory Request For Food Allergy Information (English & Spanish) Student Media Consent and Release form (English & Spanish) Family Survey (English & Spanish) Student Assistance Questionnaire (English & Spanish) Military Connected Families Survey Lunch Applications (Spanish available if needed)
PLEASE RETURN ALL FORMS TO YOUR B10 TEACHER BY FRIDAY, SEPT. 15
Lunch Applications
PLEASE submit an online lunch application for your student. Our goal is to get 100% by September 1st. Your
student’s lunch status from last year will only be good for the first few weeks of school. If an application is not submitted, then they will roll over to DEFAULT and will be charged daily. You can apply online at
https://mealapps.houstonisd.org/Login.aspx?action=18
Lunch Money and Menus
You can manage account balances at www.schoolcafe.com You can also retrieve menus and nutritional information at www.houstonISD.org/Menus
CLASS SYLLABUS
Students will receive a syllabus from each of their teachers this week. Please copy, sign & return.
Hurricane Harvey Assistance
It is my hope that those receiving this were not impacted by Harvey and my deepest
thoughts go out to those who were. We have compiled listings of resources that have come
through HISD e-mailings and information on where to donate items. I am hoping that this
listing is of assistance, but please feel free to contact your Grade Level Dean at Baylor
College of Medicine Academy at Ryan to assist with any needs as we heal from Hurricane
Harvey. We will work with the HISD Office of Interventions to provide support and local
resources.
6th Grade Dean Dean De Dios GDEDIOS@houstonisd.org 7th Grade Dean Dean Brown KBROWN42@houstonisd.org 8th Grade Dean Dean Turner MTURNER6@houstonisd.org
Deans will be able to assist on a personal level and direct you toward BCMA-R
student items of need, but in order to facilitate donations, we are going to comply with HISD
guidelines and refer you towards the following:
Donations (Items)
Donated items have been accepted at the Barnett Stadium, Butler Stadium and
Delmar Fieldhouse, since September 5, 2017 from 7:00AM-6:00PM). As of September
11, 2017, all donations will be received at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road
Houston, TX 77092).
Donations (Financial Items)
All monetary donations must be made to the HISD Foundation, and the donation can
be made specifically for the campus that you designate.
Link to Donations: http://www.houstonisdfoundation.org/donate/
Uniforms
HISD has relaxed the uniform policy, but students may wear uniforms, if they have
secured them or been provided such. HISD distributed thousands of uniforms at 7
locations throughout Houston September 8th & 9th from 9:00AM-3:00PM, to assist in
this effort.
Deans will work with all students to assist with obtaining uniforms, once identified as
a need. Students who were not impacted by Hurricane Harvey should remain in
uniform, as they have secured such, any who have financial needs are always
welcome to consult their Dean or any campus employee for assistance.
Parents can feel free to contact HISD Student Support Services (713-556-6800) for
uniforms.
BCMA Instructional Agenda Week of September 11-15, 2017
Dress Code Monday - Thursday
Gray Polo Shirt w/BCMA Logo (Tucked Into) Khaki Pants or Knee Length Skirt w/Belt
Gray BCMA Sweater or Solid Gray Sweater
BCMA I.D. Badge worn on Neck (All Times) Friday
Solid Blue Jeans (No Cuts, Holes or Tears) with BCMA Spirit Shirt or College Shirt
Students who daily abuse Dress Code will have items (Jackets, Sweaters & Hats Confiscated by Dean)
Parent / Teacher Communication
Communication between Parents and Teachers is highly
encouraged at BCMA. To facilitate this process, I am
providing the e-mail address of the faculty who work with
the 7th Graders here at BCMA:
ELA-R / ELA-W Department 1. Mr. Barnes JBARNES5@houstonisd.org 2. Mr. Martinez MMARTI20@houstonisd.org Math, Alg I and Geometry Department 1. Mr. Elegarle RELEGARL@houstonisd.org 2. Mr. Wanjala BWANJALA@houstonisd.org Science Department 1. Mrs. Espino EESPINO@houstonisd.org 2. Science 8A TBD; In Processing w/HISD Social Studies Department 1. Mr. Duesterbeck SDUESTER@houstonisd.org 2. Mr. Ball WBALL@houstonisd.org Biotech Department
1. Ms. Brianna Brown Briana.Brown@houstonisd.org
2. Mr. Aguilar Luke.Aguilar@houstonisd.org
Latin Department
1. Mr. Giasson Luke.Aguilar@houstonisd.or
Applications / Principles of Technology
1. Ms. Chao Greysi.Chao@houstonisd.org
Gym / Physical Education
1. Coach Strong KSTRONG@houstonisd.org
2. Coach Johnson AJOHNS26@houstonisd.org
Art Education
1. Ms. Price Ariel.Price@houstonisd.org
IAT Week
October 2 – 6, 2017
The Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) is a team of
professional educators who convene to discuss and
initiate interventions for students in need of
assistance and individualized services.
The Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) is established
to systematically identify instructional
recommendations for students having learning
difficulties and behavioral or other concerns.
PE Uniform & BCMA Jacket General Information
General Information for PE Uniforms
General Information for BCMA Jackets
Teacher Conference Times, by Period
A1 Elegarle & Giasson
A2 Wanjala & Obeid (Verify)
A3 Duesterbeck, Aguilar, Ball & B Brown
A4 Electives (All Teachers; No Conferences)
A5 Eligio, Turolski (Verify) & Price (Verify)
B6 Not Applicable
B7 Espino, Obeid (Verify) & Science 8A
B8 Barnes, Martinez & Turolski (Verify)
B9 Electives (All Teachers; No Conferences)
B10 Price (Verify)
Parent / Teacher Communication Math Lab
1. Ms. Kerawala SKERAWAL@houstonisd.org
2. Mr. Eligio AELIGIO@houstonisd.org
3. Mr. Turolski ATURLOSK@houstonisd.org
This Week in U.S. History with
Mr. Duesterbeck & Mr. Ball
Monday, September 11th & Tuesday, September 12th Do Now
o Respond to Quote on Board in Journals Paperwork
o BCMA Required Paperwork Discussion
o Summer Homework Packets Procedures & Routine
o Teach / Model / Review Discussion
o Myths and Realities of US History Discussion
o Current Events vs Founding Fathers Exit Ticket
o Choose Essential Question (EQ); Due as HW for Thursday (14th) or Friday (15th)
Wednesday, September 13th & Thursday, September 14th Do Now
o OPTIC in journal Paperwork
o Reminder Review
o Procedures & Routines Quick Write
o Historical Event vs Current Event Share Out: Essential Questions
o Collection of Papers Pre-Assessment
o 13 Colonies Mapping Exercise Introduction of Historical Push /Pull Factors BCMA Required Paperwork
o All Required BCMA Paperwork is Due: A5 (Thursday)
Exit Ticket o 13 Colonies Mapping Corrections
Friday, September 15th
US History Pre-Assessment
o In Class
This Week in Math w/Mr. Elegarle
Monday, September 11th & Tuesday, September 12th Classroom Rules and Expectations
Solving Multi-Step Equations
Pre-Test
Quiz
Algebra 1, Pearson
HW
o Due Next Class Period
Wednesday, September 13th & Thursday, September 14th Lesson 1-2: Solving Equations with Variables
on Both Sides
Quiz
Algebra 1, Pearson
HW
o Due Next Class Period
Friday, September 15th Lesson 1-3: Literal Equations Quiz
Algebra 1, Pearson
HW
o Due Next Class Period
BCMA Instructional Agenda
This Week in IPC with Mrs. Espino Monday, September 11th & Tuesday, September 12th Classroom Rules and Expectations
Lab Safety Rules Activity
IPC, Mc Graw Hill Education
o Homework: Lab Safety Contract
Due on September 13th (A Day) or
September 14th (B Day)
Wednesday, September 13th & Thursday, September 14th Activity: Measuring Mass and Volume
Lab Safety/ Scientific Investigations
/Measurements
IPC, Mc Graw Hill Education
o Homework: Lab Safety Practices
Worksheet
Friday, September 15th Calculating Density of Irregular solid and Liquid
Activity: Calculating Density of water
IPC, Mc Graw Hill Education
o Homework: Density Problem Solving
This Week in 8th Grade Geometry w/ Mr. Wanjala
September 11th
Focus: Classroom Rules and Procedures including Student Expectations.
Homework: Parental Contact information to be
completed and returned.
September 13th
Focus: Geometric Foundations with Algebraic Connections
Homework: Algebra connections to Geometry.
September 15th
Focus: Geometric Foundations with Algebraic Connections
Homework: Algebra connections to Geometry.
This Week in Math 8 w/ Mr. Wanjala
September 12th
Focus: Classroom Rules and Procedures including Student Expectations.
Homework: Parental Contact information
to be completed and returned.
September 14th
Focus: Real Numbers and Scientific Notation
Homework: Conversion of Scientific
Notation to Real Numbers and vice versa.
This week in Magister Giasson’s Latin
8th Math Lab Instructional Agenda—Week 1 (9/11)
Instructor: Mr. Turolski
8th Grade Math & Geometry
Monday, September 11th & Tuesday, September 12th Welcome! Classroom Rules and Procedures.
o Ice breaker
Homework:
o Sign and Return Class Syllabus
Wednesday, September 13th & Thursday, September 14th Practice Classroom Rules and Procedures
ALEKS
o Math Software Tutorial and Login
ALEKS
o Initial Knowledge Check Friday, September 15th
Class Topic:
o Real Number Classification
Begin Individual Pathways
o Individual ALEKS Topics
Homework:
o Complete Unfinished Weekly Goals
This week in The Math Lab with Mr. Eligio’s
Website: www.aleks.com
Monday, September 11th & Tuesday, September 12th Classroom Rules and Expectations
Initial Assessment on Aleks (30 Questions)
Homework: Real Numbers by Kuta
Software (Hard Copy Provided)
Wednesday, September 13th & Thursday, September 14th
ALEKS Topics: Real Numbers
Plotting Integers on a Number Line
Plotting Rational Numbers on a Number
Line
Ordering Integers
Writing a Signed Number for a Real World
Situation
Square Root of a Perfect Square
Homework: Online HW in ALEKS
Program
Friday, September 15th
ALEKS Topics: Scientific Notation
Introduction to scientific notation with
positive and negative exponents
Scientific notation with positive and
negative exponents
Quiz on Real Numbers and Scientific
Notation
Homework: Online HW in ALEKS
Program (Scientific Notation)
BCMA Instructional Agenda
This Week in Bio-Technology with Ms. Brown & Mr. Aguilar
Week of September 11-15, 2017 Concepts:
1) Teacher and student introductions, introduction to biotechnology and classroom procedures
2) The classroom is a safe-learning environment
3) Science and engineering are integrative process
4) There are multiple methods of design in engineering and science
Activities:
1) Icebreaker: Getting to Know You . 2) PowerPoint Presentation: Introduction to biotechnology and classroom procedures.
3) Safety: Cartoon and Contract
4) Cooperative Groups: Roles & Responsibilities
5) PowerPoint Presentation: Introduction to science and engineering as integrative processes
6) Interactive Notebooks: Students will set up their classroom notebooks
a. Front: Table of Contents, Back: Vocabulary and Index
Reminders / Comments:
Parents, please sign and return your students’ syllabus, by Friday, September 15th.
Parents, please sign-up and/or Download Remind.com for communication and updates.
o Instructions will be in the Syllabus.
Students, please come to class prepared and ready to learn!
This Week in ELA-R with Mr. Martinez
Week of September 11-15, 2017
Students will discuss and understand class norms and expectations. Classes will establish the practices and routines of a reading and writing workshop. Students will establish purposes for reading selected texts. Students will complete a Reading Interest Inventory. Students will set up interactive Literacy Notebooks for recording notes and daily warm ups Students will engage in whole class discussion of a non-fiction text using National School Reform Faculty Four
A’s Text Protocol Homework:
Bring a new marble composition notebook that will be dedicated as the English Language Arts Literacy
Notebook.
Read and take notes on assigned nonfiction article and be prepared to discuss content using NSRF Four A’s Text Protocol
BCMA Instructional Agenda
Art 8 – Week 1 This week in Art with Ms. Price in Art 8
Theme of the Week: Introduction to the Art Classroom
Tuesday, August 29 – Friday, September 1, 2017 A/B DAYS:
DAY 1
o Review of Art Class Expectations and Procedures
o Icebreaker get to know you activity in groups
DAY 2
o Group Exercise resulting in an original illustration
o Introduction to an Art Critique (if time permits)
REQUIRED ART CLASSROOM MATERIALS:
ITEM #1: Signed SYLLABI are due by Friday, September 1 for each Fall Visual Arts student. It needs to be signed by
the parent/guardian and student. This is also considered a behavior contract. This syllabi is worth 5 points.
ITEM #2: Required SUPPLIES LIST was sent home with students. These items include: pencils (graphite or
mechanical), notebook paper (loose-leaf or spiral bound), paper folder, colored pencils, markers, and scissors.
*These are likely materials that have been requested in other classes as well. You do not have to purchase anything
expensive, a couple dollar investment will do.
There will be a regular supply check that will be worth 5 points weekly. The first supply check will happen the 2nd
day of class during Week 1 (end of the week).
Please also consider donating items like rolls of paper towel, facial tissue, newspaper, and sterile/clean yogurt
containers (the large containers).
Art ELECTIVE – Week 1
This week in Art with Ms. Price in Art Elective Theme of the Week: Introduction to the Art Classroom
Tuesday, August 29 – Friday, September 1, 2017 A/B DAYS:
DAY 1
o Review of Art Class Expectations and Procedures
o Icebreaker get to know you activity in groups
DAY 2
o Group Exercise resulting in an original illustration
REQUIRED ART CLASSROOM MATERIALS:
ITEM #1: Signed SYLLABI are due by Friday, September 1 for each Fall Visual Arts student. It needs to be signed by
the parent/guardian and student. This is also considered a behavior contract. This syllabi is worth 5 points.
ITEM #2: Required SUPPLIES LIST was sent home with students. These items include: pencils (graphite or
mechanical), notebook paper (loose-leaf or spiral bound), paper folder, colored pencils, markers, and scissors.
*These are likely materials that have been requested in other classes as well. You do not have to purchase anything
expensive, a couple dollar investment will do.
There will be a regular supply check that will be worth 5 points weekly. The first supply check will happen the 2nd day
of class during Week 1 (end of the week).
Please also consider donating items like rolls of paper towel, facial tissue, newspaper, and sterile/clean yogurt
containers (the large containers).
How can my student access the HUB?
Using their HISD login and password, students will be able to access the HUB 24 hours a day
from any device with Internet connectivity by visiting www.HoustonISD.org/HUB.
Parent Student Connect
Parent Student Connect (PSC), an online service launched by HISD in September 2009, allows registered users (i.e., parents and students) to log in to access a variety of student information, see class assignments and school calendars, and even communicate electronically with teachers. Users can also choose to have an e-mail or text message sent if a child's grades drop below a selected average or is absent or tardy to class.
Information that PSC provides access to includes:
Period and Daily Attendance Class Schedules and Assignments Progress Reports Report Cards Parent and Student Resources
To get started, log in at www.houstonisd.org/psc or register at www.houstonisd.org/pscregister. Parents will need the following information to complete registration: Student ID number (HISD)
Student date of birth Last five digits of student’s Social Security number if on file with HISD. If not on file,
use the last five digits of the S-Number provided to your child by HISD. Please call the school if you do not know this number.
Directions for Parents to set up an account on Parent Student Connect 1. Go to HISD homepage http://www.houstonisd.org
2. Click on the Parents button (second blue button at top of screen)
3. Click on First Time User (third blue tab)
4. Click circle to the left of Are you a parent? - click continue
5. Read agreement. Click box to left of agree - click continue
6. Fill out registration information (You will need your child’s social security number)-click continue
7. Create a username- click continue
8. Fill out security questions- click continue
9. Create your own password- click continue
10. Your registration is complete- click continue Directions for Parents to login to Parent Student Connect 1. Go to HISD homepage http://www.houstonisd.org
2. Click on the Parents tab
3. Click on Login, and enter your username and password you created earlier- click ok
4. Optional: On the PSC homepage, if you have more than one student, you will need to add other dependents/children to Gradespeed. (You will see this in the top left of your homepage.)
5. Select your child’s name on the left side of the screen (under student information). Select the section you wish to view (under student’s name).
6. Do not forget to logout after each session. For step-by-step directions with screen shots, please go to the HISD homepage (http://www.houstonisd.org). On the right side of the screen, select Step-by-step Guide in PDF form in Spanish or English.
*Everything in Bold requires an action to move you to the next screen.