A message from Dr. Curry...

Dear Tiger Parents:Happy Saturday parents. Next week begins a very busy time for the students.
Monday is a student holiday. Teachers around MISD will be working hard to make the end of the year super strong. Spring Break is shortly after that and runs from March 9th to March 13th.

On Tuesday we will host our 5th-grade students at SJMS for a shadow day. They are very excited to see their new school for the 20-21 school year.
Thursday is our open house and registration meeting night. Open House is from 5-6:30 and the registration meeting for 6th and 7th graders is from 5-5:45 in the cafeteria. The 5th-grade registration meeting will be at 7 pm in the cafeteria. The students have met with our counselors and they have been given their selection sheets. Just in case you need another form, I have included it and more information below for your convenience.

  • 5-6:30 pm Open House
  • 5-5:45 pm 6th/7th grade registration meeting (cafeteria)
  • 7:00-7:45 5th grade registration meeting (cafeteria)
Parents Friday, February 14th was not only Valentine's Day but the end of the second progress reporting for the 3rd quarter. It is very important for everyone to focus on their academic progress and grades. 8th Graders especially can fall into the trap of not keeping up. This could result in required summer school to progress to 9th grade, remediation elective classes in 9th grade in place of their chosen electives, or even retention in the 8th-grade for the next year. Please contact the teacher is you have any concerns and check your student's grades on HAC regularly.
It is that time of year when illness plagues all of us. Please remember that students must be 24 hours fever-free and vomit-free BEFORE returning to school. If a student is sent home from school with a fever, they will not be allowed on campus the next day. Please reiterate the importance of washing hands and not sharing drinks and such with friends. We will continue to do our part to keep our building clean and disinfected. Thanks for your help with this!

Along the lines of illness, please remember to send a parent, doctor, dentist, and any other excused notices to Mrs. Moore or Mrs. Deloma at jmoore@mckinneyisd.net or mdeloma@mckinneyisd.net. You have 3 days from the time of the absence to submit your excused note. Please be aware that LOTS of absent notices trickle into the offices and it sometimes takes her a day or two to get absences submitted accurately. Thank you for your patience with attendance notifications and coding.

Cheer Tryouts for 20-21 - 6th and 7th grade (for 6th and 7th Grade Students)
There is a parent meeting on February 19th at 6 pm at SJMS. Parents that are interested, please read the handbook and click the Cheer tryout link below before the February 19th meeting. Cheer Handbook

Cheer 2020-2021 tryout the link:
https://forms.gle/oYJGZZLkFHum9kpw5
Parent info meeting 2/19

Our counselors will meet with the 6th and 7th graders in February to begin the registration process. The counselors have met with the 8th graders to discuss their four-year plans and schedules for next year. Please have a table talk with your child about their elective choices and Pre-AP opportunities for next year. This is really important as all electives are year-long courses and schedule changes are not logistically possible.

Middle School Academic Planning Guide
20-21 6th Grade Registration Form (current 5th graders)
20-21 7th Grade Registration Form (current 6th graders)
20-21 8th Grade Registration Form (current 7th graders)

This is a great time to talk with your child about their elective choices and opportunities for next year. if they are doing well in their on-grade level academic class (English, Science, or History), please look at stepping up to a Pre-AP class for next year. Click Here for more information about the benefits of Pre- AP classes.

8th Grade Parents, I have included the High School Registration Form (pg1 & pg2) and the MISD Academic Planning guides below for your reference.
High School Registration Form 20-21 Page 1
High School Registration Form 20-21 Page2
High School Academic Planning Guide

Please check the calendar below for upcoming events. The spring semester can be very busy and the school calendar can keep you up to date.

Dr. C

*Note the upcoming events

8th Grade Parents, I highly suggest that your child enrolls in one or more of the MISD Acceleration Courses. It will help them get a fast start on some of the Texas Requirements for graduation. Please click this link to the flyer for more information. You can also call and talk to our counselors about the offerings. 469-302-4900

National Junior Honor Society
​We are looking at our students for The National Junior Honor Society. So, if your child has made all A's or all A's and B's on the first two quarter report cards, they will have the opportunity to fill out an application for the NJHS. This is a big honor, so look for the form soon. We have an Honor Roll reception in the Spring and a ceremony to induct students into NJHS.

Announcements

Progress Report & Report Card Dates*Progress Reports and Report Cards can be viewed and printed from the Home Access Center (HAC) and will not be mailed or sent home with students. This is in an effort to be more earth-friendly. If you are unable to access HAC, please let the AP secretary know and we will send home a paper copy with your student.

January 27 Progress Report (IPR)
​February 14 Progress Report (IPR)
*March 6 Q3 Report Card (RC)

April 3 Progress Report (IPR)
April 24 Progress Report (IPR)
*May 27 Q4 Report Card (RC)

Note: IPR and RC viewing may not be available until several days after the grading period ends.

Tiger Clawfee

TIGER CLAWFEE is a student run coffee business that we are extremely proud of.  We have been in business for almost two years.  We have accomplished so much, and we are looking forward to accomplishing so much more.  We want you to be part of this amazing opportunity.  We are looking for hardworking, committed interns.  Let's give back to our school by continuing the success of Tiger Clawfee!!  

Please READ and ANSWER each question thoroughly and accurately. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. L. Johnson (ljohnson@mckinneyisd.net) or Mrs. C. White (cywhite@mckinneyisd.net) 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1v9-rlsQRAV-hqhC8I0PT-mU7j6HQCdnz4KDHiBVav8k/edit
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New HAC APP

Home Access Center or HAC is now available on your mobile device using the eSchoolPLUS Family app. McKinney ISD parents and students can use the app to view attendance, classwork, class and activity calendar events, student grade information, and alerts and notifications.

After you download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store, simply choose your school district name and state and log in with the student’s Home Access Center credentials
If you do not have a Home Access Center account and password, please contact your child's enrolled campus for more information.
Click here to download:
https://www.mckinneyisd.net/app/

Click here for more information:
https://www.mckinneyisd.net/communications/mobile-app/

Spirit Wear

Spirit Wear is now available to purchase!
Order forms are located in the front office, or click HERE. 
Please attach cash or check (SJMS PTO) with order form. 
Support SJMS and show your TIGER PRIDE by purchasing some of our spirit wear.
Thank you - PTO
Is there a book you wish you could read, but can't find it in the library?  Fill out the form below!
​Scott Johnson Middle School
3400 Community Blvd.
McKinney, TX 75071
Phone - 469-302-4900
Support our school and get some great coffee at the link below.
Useful Links:
​McKinney Vento Homeless Education Assistance
​This guide is intended to aid the community in connecting homeless teens and their families with agencies and services that can help them.

Where are they now?

Welcome to Naviance!
Naviance is a comprehensive college and career readiness solution for middle and high schools that helps align student strengths and interests to post-secondary goals, and improve student outcomes.
Below is the link to log on. Your user name and password are:...
"s" and your student ID # (no spaces).
If you have questions please contact the counseling office.
http://connection.naviance.com/sjms