O. Henry Middle School
Transition Information for 2022-2023
Dear Current and Future Mustangs,
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.
O. Henry Middle School Campus Tours
Virtual Course Fair and 6th Grade Session
7th and 8th Grade Choice Virtual Choice Sheet Presentations
Choice Sheets
Check Out Our Amazing Electives!
We offer some great electives at O. Henry and try to offer a little bit of everything for everyone. Learn more about our classes by watching the videos our electives teachers made. There is even a math video to help explain the different options for 6th grade.
To get started....click on the picture below to open the document. Then click on the tile to watch the video. Tiles are color coded so you know which classes are open to each grade.
Program Applications - All Due on Jan. 28th!
Middle School Requirements
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!
O. Henry is Home- Check us out!
At O. Henry we Educate the Whole Child
SEL Lessons in our ACES class
Values
Gratitude
Digital Citizenship
Drugs
Alcohol
Friendships
Growth Mindset
Individuality
Bullying
Goal Setting
Microaggressions
Peer Conflicts
Relationships
Handling Relationships
Social Justice
Cultural Awareness
School Wide Recognition and Activities
Pride Week
World Kindness Day
Black History Month
No Place for Hate
Mock Trial
College and Career Fair
Author Visits
Cultural Heritage and History Recognition
Superstars!
Honor Roll and Attendance Recognition
Athletics Awards
Pep Rallies
Clubs and Programs
Chess Club
Gardening Club
National Junior Honor Society
AVID
Student Council
Homework Club
Club Sports
Book Clubs
Race Equity Leadership
Mustang News
CATCH Health and Wellness
GSA
Transfer Information
Transfer applications and instructions can be found at www.austinisd.org/transfer
For questions or information:
Website: https://ohenry.austinschools.org
Phone: 512-414-3229