7th Grade Cluster
Parent conferences
When scheduling a parent conference about academics and/or behavior:
Please email the cluster leader, Mrs. Veneziale, Angela R AVENEZIA@houstonisd.org
If it is about a certain subject, include that teacher in the email as well.
Mr. Randy Takaoka, Texas History, rtakaoka@houstonisd.org
Mrs. Asal Aleali, Math, Asal.Aleali@houstonisd.org
Ms. Ryah Barazi, English, Ryah.Barazi@houstonisd.org
Ms. Jian Xi, Chinese, Jian.Xi@houstonisd.org
Ms. Margarita Diego, French, mdiego@houstonisd.org
Ms. Stella Cruz-Romero, Spanish, scruzrom@houstonisd.org
Coach Munoz, PE, RMUNOZ2@houstonisd.org
Coach Neckar, PE, TNECKAR@houstonisd.org
3. Please be specific in providing the purpose for the meeting (behavior, academics, etc.)
4. Please review your student's grades via PowerSchool before the scheduled meeting time, so we can spend the meeting discussing specifics and interventions. Looking through student planner, notebooks, and binders may also be beneficial to our conversation.
Our cluster policy is to have at least two staff in every meeting to ensure clear communication. It is important to us that each teacher is involved and aware of any concerns and necessary interventions to support your student to the best of our abilities as a team.
Student Expectations
1. Stay organized. Your first source is always your planner. Use the homework calendar as a supplemental tool.
2. Be prepared. Be aware of deadlines and plan your time accordingly.
3. Self-advocate. Your teachers want to help and support you--schedule a time to conference in-person or email your teachers to discuss questions or concerns.
4. Do your best and exceed expectations
Self-Advocacy
Each student is encouraged to talk to their teachers about any questions, concerns, absences, make-up tests, etc. Students may meet with the teacher in-person or email. Students are also required to use their planner as an organizational tool and the homework calendar as a way to communicate assignments and important due dates with their parents. Study Hall and B9 will also be important school time to continue important study skills, teacher communication, and organization.
The 7th Grade team’s goal is to give students ownership of their learning and success.