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Instructional Agenda ~ Week of Mar. 18 – Mar. 22
Baylor College of Medicine Academy @Ryan
2610 Elgin St. ~ Houston, TX. 77004 ~ 713-942-1932
www.houstonisd.org/academyatryan
See dress code requirements for the Masquerade Ball
and 8th grade graduation ceremony in this IA.
8th GRADE STAAR TESTS
April 10 – Math
April 11 – Reading
May 7 – Algebra EOC
May 15 – Science
May 16 – Social Studies
*8th Graders must pass the Math & Reading STAAR, and have a 70+ average in all core classes (Math, Science, Social Studies, ELA) in order to promote to 9th grade.
Upcoming Events NEXT 8th Grade PARENT
MEETING: Wednesday, Mar.
20th @ 5:30pm
No Tutorials Wednesday
due to Faculty meeting.
Summer Writing Camp
(see last page of IA)
Important Announcements
Feb. 12th & 13th – Talent Show
Mar. 7 – Panoramic Photo May 17 – Fiesta Texas Trip May 22– Splash Day & Carnival May 24 – Masquerade Ball (Dance) May 25 – Graduation May 29 – Sweet Send-off (Yearbook signing) May 31 – Awards Day
*All students are
required to wear an
I.D. daily
$5 replacement cost
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Obey all safety rules on the bus.
NEW! STUDENT BADGE PROGRAM
Beginning October 22nd, BCM @ Ryan Will be included in the Transportation Services student badge program. Your students must now scan their personalized badges as they get on and off the bus.
Questions should be directed to Transportation Services Interim General Manager John Wilcots IV at 713-556-5934 or [email protected].
Important Reminders:
BUS ROUTES –www.houstonisd.org/transportation or call 713-613-3040.
• Susanne Coleman (Terminal Manager) [email protected], 713-
556-3421 (office) or 713-592-2708 (cell)
• Tiffanie Travis-Williams (Area Manager) [email protected], 713-
556-3419 (Office) or 713-933-7208 (cell)
Roslyn Lewis (Area Manager) [email protected], 713-556-3417 (office) or
832-506-3830 (cell)
School Bus Tracker- If your student will be riding HISD transportation,
please register on www.houstonISD.org/BusTracker to track your
students bus in the AM and PM time. The district’s account number
is 76647
Tutorials and Clubs
Mondays- ELA/READING
Tuesdays- SCIENCE
Wednesdays- SOCIAL STUDIES
Thursdays- MATH
Saturdays – 9am – 12:30pm
The time will be 4:00pm-5:00pm. All students MUST be picked up by
5:15pm.
THERE ARE NO AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ON FRIDAYS.
Questions? Contact your child’s teacher:
Ms. Obeid [email protected]
Mr. Figueroa [email protected]
Mr. Dabas [email protected]
Mr. Aguilar [email protected]
Mr. Barkhausen (TBA)
Ms. B. Brown
Ms. Heintzelman
Mr. Elegarle [email protected]
Ms. Espino [email protected]
Ms. Fielding (TBA)
Mr. Martinez [email protected]
Mr. Telle [email protected]
Mr. Eligio [email protected]
Ms. Masood [email protected]
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***SCHOOL RULES AND POLICIES***
❖ Before being dismissed for first period, ALL students MUST be in their assigned areas. 8th grade
students report to the CAFETERIA. No students are allowed to be in the hallways, classrooms or
restrooms WITHOUT PERMISSION.
❖ Locker times: Morning, after being dismissed from their designated areas; Before and After Lunch;
Between 4th and 5th Period.
❖ Dress code: Burgundy polo shirt with BCMA logo, khaki pants/shorts or skirts that are knee-length,
BCMA burgundy sweater or solid burgundy sweater. School I.D. must be worn around the neck at all
times.
❖ ONLY ON FRIDAYS: Blue or black jeans with no tears, cuts or holes, BCMA spirit
t-shirt or college t-shirt.
❖ When dismissed at 3:50 p.m., all bus riders must proceed directly and promptly to the bus ramps. School
buses will leave at 3:57 p.m. everyday. Car riders must proceed directly and promptly to the front of the
building.
❖ Be respectful to school personnel and fellow students.
SCIENCE
❖ Ms. Espino IPC Tuesday , March 19 Heat Energy ➢ Method of Heat Transfer
Conduction, Convection, Radiation
➢ IPC, Mc Graw Hill Education / Stemscopes,
o Homework: Practice Exercises (Forms of energy )
Thursday , March 21 Electrical Energy ➢ Series circuits / Parallel Circuits
➢ IPC, Mc Graw Hill Education/Stemscopes
o Homework: Complete the Energy packet
o STAAR review questions ( Energy Transformation )
❖ Ms. Espino & Ms. Masood Tuesday, March 19 ➢ Components of Ecosystem
➢ Biotic and Abiotic Factors
➢ 8th Grade Science, Mc Graw Hill Education / Stemscopes
o Homework: Practice Exercises, 8.10 A
Thursday, March 21 ➢ Food chain/Food web
➢ Energy Pyramid
➢ 8th Grade science, Mc Graw Hill Education/ Stemscopes
o Homework: Practice Exercises, 8.10. A
Friday, March 22 Interdependence within Ecosystem
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(Producer/ Consumer, Parasite/ Host , Predator/ prey) 8th grade science, Graw Hill Education / stemscopes Homework: Practice Exercises 8.10 A
❖ Biotech w/ Mr. Aguilar & Ms. Brown
Concepts:
The students will …
1) Make connections between DNA, RNA, and PCR concerning the study of genes.
2) Continue pushing forward with their projects for the Genes in Space contest
3) Come to realize how the earth came to be and the importance of space programs to further our
knowledge and understanding of the world we live in.
Activities:
1) Group Activity: Students will explore current research on space biology and further cultivate their ideas
for their Genes in Space research project.
2) Independent Practice: Students will take a quiz over DNA to gauge their knowledge on the subject.
3) Group Activity: Students will build 3D origami models of DNA to reinforce base-pairing rules and DNA
structure/function
4) Group Activity: Students will participate in a virtual lab concerning PCR to discover its relationship to
the study of genes and DNA.
Homework: Continue working on your Genes in Space projects and continue to review your DNA & RNA
notes!
Reminders/comments:
Parents, please sign-up for Remind.com for communication and updates.
• Ms. Brown – Access code: Biotech143
• Mr. Aguilar – Access code: LABiotech
Students, please come to class prepared and ready to learn!
MATHEMATICS
❖ Mr. Elegarle /Mr. Dabas (Math 8th)
❖ MR. DABAS/Geometry Monday – Trigonometry
Homework – Practice 10.3 Form K
Wednesday - Angles of Elevation and Depression
Homework – Practice 10.4 Form K
Friday - Angles of Elevation and Depression
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Homework – Practice 8.4 A
❖ Math Lab w/Mr. Eligio
❖ Mr. Elegarle / Algebra
Tuesday, March 21st
➢ Transformations of a Quadratic Function
➢ Solving Quadratic Equations
Algebra 1, Pearson
➢ HW STAAR Aligned Review Questions
➢ Quadratic Functions
o Due Next Class Period
Thursday, March 233d
➢ Transformations of Quadratic Functions
➢ Factoring to Solve Equations
Algebra 1, Pearson
➢ HW STAAR Aligned Review Questions
➢ Quadratic Equations
o Due Next Class
Friday, March 24th
➢ Writing Quadratic Functions
Algebra 1, Pearson
➢ HW STAAR Aligned Questions
➢ Quadratic Functions and Equations
o Due Next Class ______________________________________
❖ Mr. Simien / Math Lab This week in ALEKS 8th grade STAAR Tutorial: 6 topics assigned this week are tailored to the needs of each student in class. The following topics have been assigned and will give students practice on mastering the Algebra EOC: Evaluating an algebraic expression: Whole number addition or subtraction Evaluating an algebraic expression: Whole number multiplication or division Evaluating an algebraic expression: Whole numbers with two operations Evaluating a formula Evaluating an algebraic expression: Whole numbers with one operation and an exponent Evaluating a linear expression: Integer multiplication with addition or subtraction Evaluating a quadratic expression: Integers
ELA/WRITING
❖ Mr. Martinez ➢ Students will finish writing expository essays in chunks:
✓ Introductory paragraph
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✓ First Body Paragraph with details and support
✓ Second Body Paragraph with details and support
✓ Third Body Paragraph with details and support
✓ Conclusion
➢ Students will learn how to cite sources in an expository essay.
➢ Students will take a practice assessment and score it themselves.
❖ Ms. Fielding
SOCIAL STUDIES
❖ Mr. Telle
Monday
I Do: Unit 9 Recap
We Do: Timeline Project Work
You Do: Kahoot Review
Tuesday/Wednesday
I Do: US History Writing Prompt
We Do: Civil War Battles and the Emancipation Proclamation
You Do: Timeline 1 Wrap Up
Thursday/Friday
I Do: Surrender at Appomattox
We Do: Assassination of Lincoln
You Do: Map Lab 4
-Timeline 1 Due
❖ Mr. Barkhausen
ART ❖ Mr. Figueroa
Please e-mail teacher if you have any questions.
LATIN/SPANISH
❖ Ms. HEINTZELMAN Monday, 3/18/19
• TAG/Etymology
• Kahoot – to review tags
• TAG Test
• Stage 22 Culture Questions Homework: Finish culture questions
Tuesday, 3/19/19 and Wednesday, 3/20/19
• Tag/Etymology
• Stage 18 Vocab, Derivatives, Illustrations
• Culture Questions
• Binder Check
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Homework: Finish culture questions Thursday, 3/21/19 and Friday, 3/22/19
• TAG/Etymology
• Stage 18 Sentence Dialogues
• Etymology Packet Homework: Latin Binder & Textbook check next class
Dress Code for Masquerade Ball (May 24, 2019)
Girls
• No strapless dresses
• No Cleavage
• No Open Back
• Midriff – can’t show more than 2 inches of skin
• Dress Length – must not be shorter than mid-thigh
• Slits – can’t come higher than the knee
• Shoes – any height that’s comfortable to walk in, but no slides or flip flops
Boys
• Slacks with a belt or suspenders – no jeans
• Collared shirt – must be tucked in
• Tie is optional
• Suit coat is optional
• Shoes – no slides or flip flops
Dress code for Graduation (May 25, 2019)
Girls
• Black or White (solid or any combination)
• Slacks or dresses (no denim jeans)
• Dress shoes (No tennis shoes)
Boys
• White dress shirt
• Dark colored pants (no denim jeans)
• Dress shoes (no tennis shoes)
• Long or bowtie (any color)
*Dress code decisions were voted on by the 8th grade parent committee. Please direct all
questions/concerns to Dean Brown’s office.
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Interested in Summer Writing Camp for Students?
For over 20 years, Writers In The Schools, (WITS), has partnered with Rice University to provide the only summer camp where
students can learn the art of creative writing from professionals with significant expertise in writing, editing, and publishing.
At Creative Writing Camp, young adults can choose from a variety of college seminar-inspired workshops, including 3 new
courses: Poetry and Pop Culture, Writing for the Stage, and Writing and Art. Students will explore Rice's campus for inspiration,
where they may write a play set in the bleachers of Rice Stadium or an essay inspired by the Moody Center's newest exhibits.
Each camp culminates in a final showcase, such as a poetry "mixtape" performance, a one-act play, or an annotated self-portrait.
Spaces are limited to maintain a low student to instructor ratio, so register today!
Session 1: June 3-7
Just Write It (6th-7th grade and 8-9th grade)
With the help of professional writers and teachers, students will explore a range of poetry, prose, and creative nonfiction as they
use their writing to investigate their worlds and examine issues that are important to them. During the week, students will write at
various locations throughout the Rice campus, peer review each other’s work, and receive one-on-one feedback from their
instructors. Students will share their creations at a celebration on the last day of camp and take home a portfolio of their collected
work.
Silent Storytelling (7th-9th grade)
Lights, camera, action! In this new summer course, students will learn how to design, write, and film short silent movies. With
professional writers and teachers as their mentors, students will storyboard their films, gather props, create costumes, and plan
their scenes. Using the beautiful Rice campus as their set, students will gain experience in directing, acting, and production roles.
At the end of the week, students will design and lead a red carpet premiere party for parents and friends— popcorn required!
Writing and Art: A Self-Portrait (10th-12th grade)
Students will read work from a spectrum of artist-writers such as Maira Kalman, Richard McGuire, and Eleni Sikelianos, who will
model how art can animate, elevate, and transform the written word. Using installations throughout the Rice campus as inspiration,
students will practice using their own visual art to invigorate their original writing. At the end of camp, students will host a
showcase featuring pieces from their unique portfolios of written and visual work.
Interested in Summer Writing Camp for Students?
Session 2: June 17-21
Just Write It (6th-7th grade and 8th-9th grade)
With the help of professional writers and teachers, students will explore a range of poetry, prose, and creative nonfiction as they
use their writing to investigate their worlds and examine issues that are important to them. During the week, students will write at
various locations throughout the Rice campus, peer review each other’s work, and receive one-on-one feedback from their
instructors. Students will share their creations at a celebration on the last day of camp and take home a portfolio of their collected
work.
Digital Storytelling (7th-9th grade)
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In this hands-on multimedia workshop, students will utilize digital apps and online platforms to bring their stories and poems to
life. With support from professional writers and teachers, students practice skills such as character development, world-building,
and dialogue creation as they learn new, innovative approaches for shaping and sharing their writing. Using tools such as Adobe
Spark and Pixton, students will design and create digital writing projects to share with family and friends at a culminating
celebration. *All participating students must bring their own laptop.
Know Thyself: The Art of the Essay (10th-12th grade)
This course will give students a chance to breathe new life into their personal stories with the goal of sharpening their essay-
writing skills in a fun and supportive environment. By engaging with contemporary nonfiction forms, students will expand their
understanding of what makes an essay effective and how they can utilize a fresh and memorable approach in their own essay-
writing, especially as they prepare for their college applications.
Session 3: June 24-28
Just Write It (6th-7th grade and 8th-9th grade)
With the help of professional writers and teachers, students will explore a range of poetry, prose, and creative nonfiction as they
use their writing to investigate their worlds and examine issues that are important to them. During the week, students will write at
various locations throughout the Rice campus, peer review each other’s work, and receive one-on-one feedback from their
instructors. Students will share their creations at a celebration on the last day of camp and take home a portfolio of their collected
work.
Writing for the Stage (7th-9th grade)
Students will collaborate to write and perform one-act stage plays under the guidance of professional writers and playwrights.
Throughout the week, students will learn about the conventions and craft elements of this exciting form by exploring the works of
contemporary theater. They will consider how writing for the stage is different from other types of written genres, and how paying
attention to the world around them can aid in the creation of lively stories for the stage. Drawing inspiration from character studies
and locations throughout the Rice campus, students will collaborate to plan 15-20 minute performances which they will share at a
culminating celebration on the last day of camp.
Poetry & Pop Culture (10th-12th grade)
This new summer course celebrates memes, movies, music, and social media as vital ingredients within the contemporary world of
creative writing. Professional poets and writers will encourage students to embrace their obsessions and see themselves as capable
curators of artistic expression within their daily lives. Using spoken word poetry as an anchor, instructors will guide students in
practicing how to articulate the value of their favorite artists, musicians, writers, and online personalities. By the end of the week,
students will have developed their own “mixtape” of creative writing that they will share in a culminating showcase or open mic.
