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General Questions
If my student fails the STAAR test, will my child still be able to select an elective?
Yes, your child will still have an elective but could receive intervention support through their other courses.
Do we have to dress out for PE?
No. You will not be dressing out for PE in 6th grade.
We know we are moving, so do we have to fill it the course card?
Yes. If your child is staying in Alvin ISD, the course information will transfer with them.
My child has a 504 plan or an IEP, do I need to provide a copy of their plan to the junior high?
No, all 504 plans and IEPs will transfer if they are transferring within the district.
If my child is in the dyslexia program, will they still continue in a dyslexia program in junior high?
It depends on if they have completed the dyslexia program in elementary. The junior high counselors will receive that information from the elementary that your child attends.
My child and I want to change a course selection, but it is the summer and the counselor is not on campus.
Students will have an opportunity to review and adjust courses between March 31st and April 15th. All change requests for the upcoming school year are due April 15th.
Student course requests determine how the school master schedule is built, how faculty are hired, and how room assignments are made. Student course requests are their commitment to the courses for the school year. After the start of school, schedule changes will only be considered based on the following circumstances:
The student is not scheduled into an academic core class.
The student is enrolled in the wrong level of an academic course.
The student does not meet the entry/approval requirements for the course.
The student was not enrolled in their approved specialty program (e.g. Band, Athletics, Orchestra).
MAP/APA/STEM Information
Do I still have to fill out the course card if my child qualifies for MAP or other programs?
Yes. The appropriate programs will be scheduled for your child if the child has met the criteria for MAP or the STEM Academy.
If my child is not successful in APA, will my child have the opportunity to switch to regular?
Students who enroll in APA, MAP, and STEM Academy courses commit to completing the Alvin ISD Advanced Academics course. Students requesting a course change will have from the beginning of the 7th week until the end of the 9th week to complete the course change request process. This process entails multiple steps, including a form signed by the teacher, Advanced Academics Specialist, parent/guardian, and counselor. Proof of tutoring and/or other interventions or support measures are also required in order to request a course change.
Please see the Advanced Academics Agreement for more information (Course changes section).
Accelerated Math/Bridge Program
How can I learn more about the accelerated math programs available in Alvin ISD?
Visit the Alvin ISD Mathematics webpage (https://www.alvinisd.net/o/aisd/page/mathematics) to learn more about:
Student Expectations
Advanced Math Pathways
STAAR Resources
Curriculum
Dual Language
My child is in the Dual Language/Bilingual Program (Kinder-5th grade), will they still be allowed to choose Spanish in junior high?
Yes, your child will be scheduled for the Spanish class based on enrollment given by the junior high counselors.
Will my child continue in the Bilingual program in junior high?
If your child is identified as an Emergent Bilingual student, they will receive ESL (English as a Second Language) services in their junior high courses unless they have met reclassification criteria set by the Texas Education Agency
However, there are special circumstances that might require other programs. Check with your counselor for more information.
Will they be offered transportation if my child is in a program on another campus for ESL services?
All Alvin ISD campuses offer the ESL program; no student transfers will be approved for Junior High Dual Language/Bilingual program participation. Transportation is provided for students who meet eligibility for the Newcomer ESL program offered at Harby JH and Rodeo Palms JH.
Electives
I missed the band tryouts for my zoned junior high, what can I do to have my child still enrolled in band?
Reach out to the band teacher at your zoned junior high to help you with instrument selection, tryouts, etc.
My child wants to participate in Athletics, will that be an option for them in 6th grade?
Students are able to participate in Athletics starting in 7th grade.
Can I choose which junior high campus my child will attend?
Your child will attend the zoned junior high school based on the family residence address in Skyward. If you have specific questions about the student transfer regulations or rezone transfer guidelines, visit the Alvin ISD Administrative Services webpage (https://www.alvinisd.net/o/aisd/page/administrative-services).
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