5. NEW for 2015-2016 7 Period Day 7 th grade – 2 Elective Periods 8 th grade - 3 Elective Periods New Elective Courses: Interdisciplinary Studies Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies Mobile App Development Horticulture Wildlife Management Applied Music STAAR Prep

15. 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 Basketball NJHS Choir contest Student Council Track Cheerleading UIL Academics: UIL One Act PlayUIL Spelling UIL Art UIL CalculatorsUIL Dictionary Skills UIL Editorial Writing UIL Impromptu Speaking UIL Listening Skills UIL Maps, Charts, and Graphs UIL MathUIL Modern Oratory UIL Number Sense UIL Poetry - 11 – 12UIL Prose - 12 – 13 UIL Ready Writing UIL Science UIL Social Studies UIL Chess We really do have something for everyone!

16. *Current 6 th and 7 th grade students that do not pass STAAR or struggle with reading, writing and/or math may be placed in a STAAR Prep course for the school year in place of an elective.

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