*Apollo JH Field Trip has been rescheduled for Wednesday January 31, 2024 12-2:30PM
*Apollo Parent Meeting (I will let you know as soon as I know if the meeting is rescheduled)
2023 Junior High Magnet Application link (window 11/8/23-12/1/23, no exceptions)
Magnet Junior High Info
Richardson ISD has two Magnet Schools in Junior High. Richardson West Visual Arts and Technology Magnet and Westwood Math, Science, and Leadership Magnet.
Students must apply to the Magnet School Program in order to be considered for the programs. Students are chosen through a lottery system with the exception of the Visual and Theater Arts magnet programs at West-acceptance for these 2 programs are project based and through interviews. Click on 2023 JH Magnet Schools Info on the left hand side for more details.
West JH Information Night: Wednesday November 8th, 2023, 6:30-8PM
Westwood JH Information Night: Wednesday November 15th, 2023, 6:30-8PM
Magnet Jr High application window is November 8th-December 1st, 2023 (the application link to the left will be available on November 8th)
Click on the links on the left for more detail information about the JH Magnet schools and process
What is CogAT?
The CogAT is an ability test that measures a student’s learned reasoning and problem-solving skills in 3 domains: Verbal, Quantitative, and Nonverbal. Each section is timed since fluency is a component of ability.
All 6th grade students take the CogAT test regardless of current GT/REACH status.
CogAT Timeline & Results (TBD)
Testing and/or placement results available in Parent Portal in Focus
Appeal window opens
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TBD: Final placement decisions are communicated to families
Dartmouth CogAT Testing Schedule
When: TBD
Where: Dartmouth Elementary
Who: all 6th grade students (exception is if student took the CogAT test in 5th grade, those students will have the opportunity to take the test in the spring)
Time: TBD
CogAT FAQS
For more information about the secondary GT courses and the placement process, please visit the RISD Advance Learning Programs and Services.
**GT Parent/Staff application window September 29-October 13th, 2023 (no exceptions) **
Health & PE Department
To find out more about Health, PE, and Athletics click on heart on the left.
Physicals are only required if your student is participating in a sport like: football, basketball, soccer, tennis, cross country, and track and field.
Physical forms must be turned in to the appropriate Junior High by end of the year or beginning of the next school year. Reminder to bring the UIL physical forms with you for your student's doctor to fill out.
If your student is taking PE, they do not need to have a physical completed.
School!
Parents,
Below are information about physicals & Summer school:
District Physical information Eng.
District Physical information Span.
UILPrePhysical form - if you are going to your own physician, print this and take it for him/her to fill it out. Remember to complete it after May 1st and return it to the JH your student is attending.
Junior High Acceleration information Eng.
Junior High Acceleration information Span.
Summer School sites flyer
Ignite Summer Learning link -It is only available to invited current PreK, 2nd, and 6th grade student
Chart Your Own Course Program of Studies
Click on the RISD logo for more information about planning for your child's academic success in Secondary Education. The JH course catalog has all the details and descriptions for the courses offered (scroll down and it's on the bottom left hand corner).
Click on the AVID picture to checkout the RISD AVID page!
Click here for the RISD AVID recruitment website.
- DME AVID Presentation will be on Friday November 12th at 9AM in the cafe.
- Apollo/Liberty Jr High bound students will be automatically enrolled in AVID
- All other students attending a different junior high in the district will need to apply for the AVID program