Hopewell feeds into Stony Point High School, which is an International Baccalaureate (IB) campus. 

• How are math placements made for 6th Grade Math and 6th Grade Accel Math courses? 

Math placements are made based on how a student scores on 5th Grade STAAR Math, grades, and parent/student choice. 

Parents can request that their child be placed in 6th Grade Accel, even if they would have otherwise been placed in 6th Grade Math.

• What are the different math classes my child can take in Middle School?

There are three levels of Math courses in middle school.

1. 6th Grade Math - focuses on 6th Grade Math curriculum only.

2. 6th Grade Accel Math - Semester 1 covers all of the 6th Grade Math curriculum. Semester 2 covers half of the 7th Grade Math curriculum.

3. TAG Math - Students that were enrolled in TAG Math classes in elementary school will continue with TAG Math classes in middle school. Sixth grade TAG Math covers the 8th Grade Math curriculum. 

***Parents wishing to have their child assessed for the TAG Math program need to refer their child for testing during the annual TAG referral window. The TAG referral window is open from mid November to mid December each school year. Information about the testing process is sent via email from the campus TAG Specialist. Students referred in November will test in January. Placement decisions are typically made on or before April 1. 

• I want TAG Math as an option for my child. Can my child test for TAG if I missed the referral window?

In general...

Any child enrolled in RRISD during the annual testing window can be referred during that time. If you child was enrolled in Teravista or another RRISD school during the annual referral window (mid Nov - early Dec), they may not be allowed to take part in Summer TAG testing. 

Any child that enrolled at Teravista or another RRISD school after the annual referral window closed has the potential to take part in Summer TAG testing. 

For more specific answers regarding Teravista's TAG program and testing opportunities, please contact our campus TAG Specialists. 

• Sandy Smith - Sandy_Smith@roundrockisd.org

• What is the difference between Wellness Education and Pre-Athletics?

Wellness Education is PE. 

Pre-Athletics is a more rigorous wellness education class that is intended for students interested in a fast paced PE class or taking part in middle school athletics in 7th grade. 

Students wishing to take part in middle school athletics are not required to take Pre-Athletics. Being in Wellness Education will not exclude a student from playing on a middle school team in 7th grade. 

• Can students take Dance in lieu of Wellness, or is Dance only a 6th grade elective?

Individual middle school choice sheets will note if students need to choose between taking Dance and Wellness, or if Dance is offered as an elective.

• Does submitting a Middle School Choice Sheet officially register my child for school? Are there any other steps I need to take to register my child once the choice sheet has been turned in?

Parents do not have to complete any additional documents other than the student choice sheet. If a student is currently zoned to attend Hopewell their school zoning will carry over next year to the appropriate school. 

• What is the best guidance I can give my child when they are making their elective choices?

Every student needs a block in their day that isn't purely academic. Students look forward to band, choir, drama, etc. These classes become a large part of your child's social network. Electives give each child an opportunity to find a group of friends with common interests or experiences. 

Students are not locked into taking one type of elective choice throughout their middle school career. They are welcome to try different electives each year if they so choose. 

• Why are middle school courses important to my child's graduation plan?

It is important to begin with the end in mind when making academic choices in middle school. Some important things to know are when comparing minimum graduation requirements to college entrance requirements. 

• High school minimum math requirement is three high school math classes. Some colleges, especially those specializing in medicine or engineering, may require a student to have five years of high school math. High school math begins with Algebra 1.

  • 6th Grade Math students will take Alegbra 1 in the 9th grade.

  • 6th Grade Accel Math students will take Algebra 1 in the 8th grade. 

  • 6th Grade TAG Math students will take Algebra 1 in the 7th grade.

• High school minimum foreign language requirement is two years. Some colleges may require students to have at least three year of foreign language study in high school. 

  • Students can receive high school credit for a foreign language taken in middle school if:

    • They take three consecutive years of a foreign language

      • 6th grade = Spanish 1A

      • 7th Grade = Spanish 1B

      • 8th Grade = Spanish 2

• It is easier to think big while helping your child make an academic plan and pull back later if their plans change. The closer a high school student gets to graduation, the more difficult it is to squeeze in college entrance requirements. 

• My child speaks a second language. Is there an option to test out of language courses?

Students attending Hopewell can take the AAPPL Assessment in 6th grade. Please contact your 6th grade counselor to learn more. 

Hopewell Middle School Counselors

Hopewell AAPPL Testing Information

• As an elementary school parent, can I sign up to receive information from my child's future middle school?

Absolutely! Parents are welcome to sign up for eNews from any RRISD school through the RRISD eNews Community Subscription sign-up. Just click the link, enter your email address, and select the campus eNews to which you would like to subscribe.