Fall Semester

Transition to Middle School: Students receive guidance lessons designed to address age-appropriate issues and situations that are relevant to adolescents and learn tools to help them handle these situations. Students discuss how to handle specific situations for each topic and are allowed to ask questions. The following topics are covered:

• Introduction to the 6th Grade Counselor and Counseling Office
• Handling Stress and Anxiety
• Social Emotional Learning
• Self Awareness
• Responsible Decision Making
• Relationship Skills
• Social Awareness
• Self Management 
• Social Media/Internet Safety

Spring Semester

Gear Up: The Gear Up presentation is designed for parents of current 6th graders. It will provide valuable information on the Texas Graduation Plan, selecting classes for next year, and preparing for high school. The students will receive the information and the registration form the same day during Advisory.

• 6 to 7 Grade Gear Up Presentation February 8th - Look for the link to be sent out through School Messenger, Schoology, Counselor Corner and the school website.
• 7th Gr Athletic Letter (TBA)
• 6th Grade Presentations During Advisory February 8th & 9th
• 7th Grade Registration 
• STAAR Reading - April 26, 2023
• STAAR Math - May 10, 2023

MS Course Description Boook 2023-2024 (Link coming soon.)

Fall Semester

Students receive guidance lessons designed to address age-appropriate issues and situations that are relevant to adolescents and learn tools to help them handle these situations. Students discuss how to handle specific situations for each topic and are allowed to ask questions. The following topics are covered:

• Introduction to the 7th Grade Counselor and Counseling Office
• Handling Stress and Anxiety
• Social Emotional Learning
• Self Awareness
• Responsible Decision Making
• Relationship Skills
• Social Awareness
• Self Management 
• Social Media/Internet Safety

Gear Up: Gear Up Presentation is designed for the parents of current 6th and 7th graders. It will provide valuable information on the Texas Graduation Plan, selecting classes for next year, and preparing for high school. The students will receive the same information and the registration form that day during Advisory.

• 7 to 8 Grade Gear Up Presentation February 8th - Look for link to be sent through School Messenger,  Counselor Corner, Schoology and website.
• 8th Gr Athletic Letter (TBA)
• 7th Grade Presentation During Advisory
• 8th Grade Registration 
• STAAR Reading Language Arts - April 26, 2023
• STAAR Math & EOC MS Algebra I - May 10. 2023

MS Course Description Book 2023-2024 (link coming soon.)

Fall Semester

College and Career Guidance Lessons: The program is designed to introduce students to the Texas High School Graduation Plan (Foundation High School Program + Endorsement), explore career options related to each endorsement, and create a 4-Year Plan for high school that will support their college and career goals.

The 8th grade Guidance Program provides:

• In-depth exploration of each endorsement area and related careers
• Course requirements for graduation
• Course selection for 9th grade and development of a 4-Year Plan

Spring Semester

• JA Inspire Day - TBA
• Input 4 Year Plans - February 
• STAAR Reading - April 26, 2023
• STAAR Science - May 3, 2023
• STAAR Social Studies - May 4, 2023
• MS Algebra I EOC - May 10, 2023 
• STAAR Math - May 10, 2023

Keeping the Options Open -

8th to 9th grade transition meeting hosted by the high schools.

For future Cy-Ranch Mustangs: View Presentation here: CRHS Keeping the Options Open 

Parents of future Bridgeland Bears will be able to view the Bridgeland Keeping the Options Open on their website.