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Welcome future Bailey parents!

 
Dear Parents,
First, let us welcome you to Bailey Junior High the home of the RAMS. Our aim is to assist you in building Really Amazing Members of Society. Junior high school will be full of excitement along with questions. We hope this page will help to answer some of those questions. But, as always, we look forward to meeting you.
Jennifer & Carole
 
Please feel free to contact us at anytime.
 

 




 

 
09/10 7th Grade Courses
09/10 8th Grade Courses
English 
Math
Science
Social Studies
Reading
PE or Athletics
 
Electives
            Band
           Choir
           Speech
           Art
           Skills for Living
           Orchestra (w/ prior experience)
 
PreAP requests require previous
teacher recommendation and 85+ in requested subject.
PreAP Classes:  English, Math, Science, Social Studies
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Intro to Tech/Tech Applications
 
Electives
·          Art
·          Speech
·          PE
·          Band
·          Choir
·          Skills for Living
·          Orchestra (w/prior experience)
·          Student Aide
Ø        Application, Teacher Recommendation & Interview Required
·          Gateway to Technology
Ø        85+ Math & Science Required
·          Athletics
Ø        Coach’s Approval Required
·          Foreign Language
Ø        85+ English & Reading Required
Ø        Spanish, French, German, Latin
 
 
PreAP requests require previous teacher recommendation and 85+ in requested subject.
PreAP Math 8 & Foreign Language are high school classes graded on a high school level and reported on high school transcript.
 
 
Sports at Bailey
Boys’ Football
Boys’ Basketball
Girls’ Basketball
Girls’ Volleyball
Cross Country
Track
PreAP Classes at Bailey
 
Must have a 85+ in requested area and a teacher recommendation.
PreAP is a mindset and maturity counts.
Higher level thinking skills required.
Self-directed ability is needed.
 
Parent Resources
Intouch (grades, absences, schedules)
www.aisd.net/bailey (classwork/homework assignments on teacher's page)
www.paypams.com (breakfast & lunch accounts)
Tutor List (AISD approved private tutors)




 

Clubs and Organizations at BJH

Student Council
Yearbook
Speech Club
Art Club
Step Team

Spirit Club
Rampage
Math Club
Debate Team
National Jr. Honor Society




 

 
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
Incorporates international curriculum, inter-cultural understanding
Provides university-entry credentials
Fosters responsible, compassionate citizens
IB courses begin in the junior year of high school
Prerequisites begin in eighth-grade year




 

 
 AVID - Advancement Via Individual Determination
Students are enrolled in honors classes and the AVID elective
The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students, especially students capable of completing a college prep path will:
   succeed in the most rigorous curriculum
   enter mainstream activities of the school
   increase their enrollment in 4-yr college
   become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society.
Avid teaches
   Organization & study skills
   Note taking skills
   Critical thinking skills
   Higher level thinking skills
AVID provides tutors from UTA
94.3% of AVID students report enrolling in college
Qualifications
   Passed TAKS
   B/C student (needs to be able to handle extra work of honors classes)
   Desire & Determination (not behavior problems)




 

 
Plato? 
What is Plato?
Plato is an on-line computer-based education network that provides a comprehensive course offering for secondary students.  The PLATO program is designed to provide remediation and course recovery.
Goals of Plato
Catch students before they fail
Decrease dropout rate
Decrease the number of students who repeat a grade
Foster positive teacher/student relationships
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