This is an exciting time of year where we look forward to the year ahead in middle school. It is also a time that requires some very careful planning for your future. Included in this newsletter are scheduled activities and information that will help you get ready for a successful new year at O. Henry Middle School.

AVID Math Summer Bridge Opportunity

• 7th Grade Accelerated Summer Bridge -This course is designed for rising 7th graders who would like to be part of the pathway to take Algebra I in 8th grade. 7th Grade Accelerated sign up form
• Algebra Readiness Summer Bridge - This course is designed for rising 8th graders who were not on the pathway to take Algebra I in 8th grade. Students will need to show mastery of 8th grade math at the end of the camp in order to take Algebra I in 8th grade. Algebra Readiness sign up form. This opportunity is only for rising 8th graders

AVID Summer Bridge is designed to strengthen students' math skills over the summer to prepare for Algebra. Deadline to register with transportation is April 21, 2024. Registration for students who do not need transportation is open until May 10, 2024. Please note: Students must be enrolled in Austin ISD in Spring 2024 to participate in summer programs.

June 3- June 20 (No Fridays or June 19th) (Please note the flyer listed May 29 incorrectly as the student date)
8:30 am -1:00 pm

It is important that students make a commitment to attend all 11 days. Space is limited please fill out this Google form.

We will be at the Elementary Schools January 22nd-25th for Choice Sheet Presentations for the students.

We have the 6th grade choice sheet presentation for families to review at home or for students not at our feeder schools. If you have any questions, please contact us at rachel.price@austinisd.org (students last name A-L) or ivy.claflin@austinisd.org (students last name M-Z)

Check out the following photo for the list of electives offered at O. Henry. Elective videos coming soon.

All Middle School students take the four core classes every year - English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies and Math. Families can choose whether they want their child to take the Academic or Advanced level of each class. For Math, families can also choose two accelerated tracks which will lead to high school credit math classes by 7th or 8th grade. The math tracks are shown below.

Middle School students also need to take a year of PE or Dance in 6th grade, at least one semester in 7th grade, and at least one semester in 8th grade for a total of 4 semesters of physical education.

Finally, all students must take one Fine Arts class during their time at middle school. Incoming 6th grader students will be required to take their Fine Arts in 6th grade so that they have the option to continue throughout middle school and experience some of the great advanced level classes, field trips and competitions!

Several of the elective courses offered to 7th and 8th grade students at O. Henry require applications. For students interested in these electives, please fill out an application and rank the elective as top 3 on your choice sheet. Note that library and office aides are not on the choice sheet; students interested in being a library or office aide should send in an application.

Elective Applications for 7th and 8th Grade

Theatre Production Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsZnyj_NRp7r8Rc1AdckHBt50yBtK8WGYR_RBZ9YMdxeRD1g/viewform

Mustang News Application (Digital Communications in the 21st Century): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QSqn_gYacYkJa8nu2vmhknBIFeKUjBEqqFjtaYK7wi4/edit

Elective Applications for 8th Grade Only

Library and Office Aide Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1V4rJz3_VIkks7vOyPhmNVn_5odZ7Qz9pMxacQIRxNIU/edit

High School Credit Art Application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11C2e17sreTjznM616N4Fj1VwC5dxBAsx5dEJJf7Dm-Q/edit

Yearbook Application:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YwEm4JZQJFd2yUWssocN88yTYTDTIDZqyOdfGs8GUYk/edit

At O. Henry we believe that academic along with Social Emotional Learning is important to help foster every child's unique talents and strengths. Every student is valued at OHMS!

O. Henry Middle School is open to transfer students. Transfer applications and instructions can be found at https://www.austinisd.org/enroll

Email: rachel.price@austinisd.org and ivy.claflin@austinisd.org
Website: https://ohenry.austinschools.org
Phone: 512-414-3229