Eagle News
March 1-5, 2021
Vision Statement: Every student will engage in a rigorous and integrative health science curriculum guiding them to make innovative 21st century contributions.
Mission Statement: In order to prepare students for the careers of tomorrow, we will provide them with engaging health science experiences through cooperative learning and technological integration.
Core Values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Empathy
2020-2021 Goal: By the end of the 2020-2021 School Year, 90% of our students will meet their growth progress measure in Mathematics, Science, ELA & Social Studies.
Tomorrow, Monday March 1, 2021 "A" Day
Fifth six weeks selection period for in-person or virtual instruction begins March 1
With the fifth six weeks of the 2020-2021 school year approaching, HISD families have the option starting Monday to revise their selection for either in-person or virtual instruction for students. The first day of the fifth six weeks is March 22.
The selection process remains the same. Parents will have from Monday, March 1, through Friday, March 5, to make their selection through the HISD Connect Parent Portal “Forms” section. If parents would like to keep their selection as-is, no action is needed. The current selected mode of instruction will carry over to the fifth six-weeks grading period.
If a change is needed, parents will be able to log in to the HISD Connect Parent Portal and make their new selection. Parents also can contact their child’s school to change their selection. Please utilize our helpful step-by-step videos on completing forms or getting started in the Parent Portal
This process is continuing to ensure campuses can begin planning for physical space, staffing, and scheduling. Once a selection is made, the choice is valid for the remainder school year. There will be additional opportunities to change a selection throughout the year, if desired.
Progress Reports Go Home
Tuesday, Mar 2, 2021, 04:00 PM
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Parent Meeting
- TELPAS Testing
- 7th Grade Writing STAAR
- 8th Grade PSAT Testing
*Link to join meeting will be posted online.
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021, 06:00 PM
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Grading Policy
Students enrolled in remote instruction follow the same grading guidelines as in-person instruction.
Daily Grades (Classwork/Participation/Quizzes): 60%
Major Grades (Exams/Tests/Projects): 40%
Grades will be taken during each grading cycle of the 2020-2021 school year. All cycle grades will be used in the calculation of the final average for any class. Final exams will be administered for all high school credit courses.
Students who are engaged in daily learning as defined below will be considered “present” and will not be marked absent.
- Attending LIVE classes via Microsoft Teams.
- Participation in the HUB, the HISD Learning Management System (LMS) and completion of independent reading and work assignments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access the HUB?
What is my student's username and password?
Your child's username: Student\S#######
#'s represent your student's ID Number. For example, Student\S1234568. Make sure to use the backslash key and not the regular slash.
Your child's password: XXXXXXXX
X's represent your student's 8-digit birthday. For example, August 10, 2008 is 08102008
Having Trouble?
Please contact the HISD Service Desk Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.
Phone:
713 892-7378
HISD Connect
HISD Connect Parent Portal is an online service that allows registered users (i.e., parents and students) to log in to access a variety of student information, see class assignments and school calendars, and even communicate electronically with teachers.
Use: Users can also choose to have an e-mail or text message sent if a child's grades drop below a selected average or is absent or tardy to class.
Information that PSC provides access to includes:
● Period and Daily Attendance
● Class Schedules and Assignments
● Progress Reports
● Report Cards
● Parent and Student Resources
Where to get support:
Phone: 713-892-7378
Email: servicedesk@houstonisd.org
8th Grade High School Application Information
Note from our Magnet Coordinator, Ms. Butler
Dear Parents,
If you have any questions about high school applications, please email me at sbutler5@houstonisd.org.
Regards,
Senta Butler
6th Grade Teacher Contact Information
7th Grade Teacher Contact Information
8th Grade Teacher Contact Information
Join by student Last Name:
6th Grade
A-L: @6ruskal
M-Z: @6ruskmz
7th Grade
A-L: @7ruskal
M-Z: @7ruskmz
8th Grade
A-L: @8ruskal
M-Z: @8ruskmz
Please visit our school website at houston isd.org/ruskschool for the most up-to-date information.
Please follow us on our social media pages:
Facebook: BCM Biotech Academy at Rusk
Facebook Parent Group: Eagles Parents of BCM Biotech at Rusk
Twitter: @BCMBiotechRusk
Contact Us
Email: jesus.herrera@houstonisd.org
Website: houstonisd.org/ruskschool
Location: 2805 Garrow St, Houston, TX 77003, USA
Phone: (713) 226-4543
Facebook: facebook.com/theruskschool/
Twitter: @BCMbiotechRusk