Irons All Things Course Selection
Incoming Seventh at Irons 2021-2022
Irons Family,
Welcome to our All Things Course Selection Newsletter for incoming 7th graders at Irons Junior High. Ideally, we would present this information in an in-person informational meeting. Unfortunately, with the current COVID situation, we cannot do so at this time. This newsletter contains the information that we would normally present. Please watch the brief overview video by myself welcoming you to Irons. Then review our counselor video walking you step by step through the course selection process in parent access. Along with the videos, each of our elective teachers have created to give you an overview of the course. The information will help you complete the course selection for the 2021-22 school year.
We would love to have our traditional school tour, but our COVID restrictions prevent that at this time. We plan to offer a school tour sometime before the next school year begins. Our goal is to reduce the stress student, and parents may experience when attending a new campus.
We are looking forward to working with you and your child throughout the course selection process. We are dedicated to making this a smooth and successful transition.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to us via email at contactirons@conroeisd.net
Robert MacFarlane
Irons Jr. High Principal
We Are Hawks!
General Information
Meet our Counselors and Assistant Principals
- Melissa Thetford students last names A-G mthetford@conroeisd.net
- Sandra Mikush students last names H-N smikush@conroeisd.net
- Cindy Burgess students last names O-Z cburgess@conroeisd.net
- Mamie MillerPrejean students last names A-K mmillerprejean@conroeisd.net
- Daniel Bulick students last names L-Z dbulick@conroeisd.net
Student Course Selection
- Vogel February 1st -12th
- Suchma February 8th - 19th
Core Courses
Should I Take Honors Courses?
- Honors courses taught at Irons, ORHS 9th, and ORHS prepare students to be successful in Advanced Placement, Dual Credit courses, and beyond.
- Higher expectation of students
- May move at a quicker pace than regular courses
- Be wise in making course choices for your child based on his/her unique characteristics
Required Courses 7th Grade
- Language Arts - (2 Semesters)
- Mathematics - (2 Semesters)
- Science - (2 Semesters)
- Texas History - (2 Semesters)
- Physical Education - (2 Semesters)
- Electives - 4 (2 each Semester)*
English Language Arts 7th Grade
English Language Arts
Honors ELA students have a summer reading requirement
Honors ELA will have more in-depth material with an expectation of a quick pace through independent work.
Science 7th Grade
Science
Honors Science
This course is designed to prepare students for subsequent Honors and Advanced Placement courses in Science.
Independent Study Project is required: Students have three option
Science Fair Project (traditional testable hypothesis)
Engineering Design Competition (partner required, design, build drivable robot)
Sci Stories (research, video documentary creation, website design and creation)
All options are research based endeavors
Time commitment outside of school is approximately 38 hours of preparation
Science Fair is traditionally on a Friday in Jan/Feb
EDC is traditionally on a Saturday in February
Sci Stories is a campus based competition with only 10 advancing to regionals
Texas History 7th Grade
Texas History
Honors Texas History
This course is designed to prepare students for subsequent Honors and Advanced Placement courses in Social Studies.
The curriculum focuses on critical thinking, application of concepts, and strategies for analyzing primary sources.
Development of writing skills is emphasized to promote success on Free Response Questions and Document Based Questions in AP Social Studies courses.
Math 7th Grade
Seventh Grade Math
Pre-Algebra Honors (Eighth Grade Math, one year ahead)
Algebra I Honors* (High School Course, two years ahead)
Special Populations Success
- All means All
- Our staff works diligently to know, encourage, and understand all of our student populations
- We have students in special populations in all levels of academic classes
- Intermediate campuses deliver all sixth grade student records to Irons at end of year
- Irons teachers receive accommodations for students in Special Education, Section 504, and English as a Second Language
Homework at Irons
- Time varies widely among students to complete assignments. However,
- Effectiveness of your child’s study strategies
- How much time is it going to take for your child to complete work outside of school for him/her to achieve the grade you want them to achieve in the course?
- Consider activities outside of school such as Dance, Gymnastics, Baseball, Swimming, etc.
- There is homework in our regular classes albeit less than in Honors classes
- Homework demands increase greatly in high school and college
- Students at Irons report an average of 30 minutes per night spent on homework.
Required Immunizations for Entering 7th Grade
Required Immunizations
1 dose of Tdap is required if at least 5 years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine.
Meningococcal (MCV4)- 1 dose-Required on or after the student’s 11th Birthday
Immunization Resources:
Express Family Clinic- 610 Rayford Road, Suite 644, Spring Texas 77386
PH# 281-742-0624
$10.00 per immunization
https://expressfamilyclinic.com/
Please submit your record of completed immunizations to your school clinic
Elective Videos and Websites
You can click on the grey bars below to play the videos or visit the website
For more information contact Coach Neal at kneal@conroeisd.net
Irons Jr. High
Email: contactirons@conroeisd.net
Website: https://irons.conroeisd.net/
Location: 16780 Needham Road, Conroe, TX, USA
Phone: 936-709-8500
Twitter: @Irons_Principal