WHAT CAN MIDLAND FRESHMAN OFFER YOU?

1. WHAT CAN MIDLAND FRESHMAN OFFER YOU?

2. BIM1 Business Information Management 1

3. BIM OFFERS YOU… • Skills… in WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, ACCESS, PUBLISHER, INTERNET, etc. • BIM will prepare you for the rest of high school, college, & career • Learn how to prepare reports, resumes, graphs, photos, greeting cards, and much more • Walk away with basic computers skills for any job

4. Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance • Explore the dynamics of the changing world of business. • Organizational change • Diversity in the workforce • Ethics • Global competition • How society affects the economy • Role of technology in the workforce

5. Introduction to Information Technology • Learn computer literacy skills and how to adapt them in the workplace. • Explore merging technologies used in the global marketplace. • Investigate how to use your reading, writing, communication and computer skills in the workplace

6. Yearbook

7. Yearbook Great journalism opportunity Be a part of your freshman memories Be a leader Hands on experience creating a yearbook Make great friends Create a page Take Pictures Be a Designer Capture once in a lifetime moments

8. Automotive Technology Learn the skills to transfer to Midland College’s automotive technology program while earning college credit in that program!

9. Air Force Junior ROTC • Purpose: Instill in students the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment • Do Not Recruit for the Military • There is NO contract with the government • No service obligation • Benefit • If going to college • Leg up on scholarships • Military scholarship advantage • If enlisting in the military after high school • Enter at higher rank • Up to $400 increase in pay for 3-4 years of JROTC

10. Air Force Junior ROTC • Goals • Develop patriotic and informed/responsible citizens • Develop habits of orderliness and respect for authority • Develop self-reliance, discipline and leadership • Develop an understanding about aerospace and aerospace topics • Develop an and understanding of the basic elements of the military and national security • Develop respect for the need for continued authority in a democratic society • PE or General Elective • Curriculum • Academic studies: flight, astronomy-space explorations, aviation history • Leadership studies: drill, cadet staff, preparation for life • Wellness: physical fitness

11. Air Force Junior ROTC • Extracurricular Activities • Cadet Staff • Honor Guard: community service and drill meets • Drill Teams: compete at drill meets • Kitty Hawk Air Society (Honor Society) • Marksmanship Team • Radio Controlled and Static Aircraft • Field Trips: McDonald Observatory, Dyess AFB, CAF Museum, etc • Social Activities: Dining In and Dining Out • Community Service • Keep Midland Beautiful • Adopt a Highway • CAF support

12. HEALTH Includes a study of physical, mental and social health; the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse; developing healthy relationships; safety and first aid skills.

13. Physical Education P.E.&Athletics

14. Physical Education P.E. • 3 Semesters are Required for Graduation • T.E.K.S. – Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills • Suiting out • Physical Activity : Life long wellness activities • Fitnessgram – State mandated fitness test for all public school students

15. Physical EducationSubstitutes • Athletics • Marching Band • Cheerleading/ Dance Team • R.O.T.C. • Off Campus Community Programs

16. AthleticsHigh school • Not required for Graduation • Competitive U.I.L. High School Athletics • ALL sports are required to have a Physical exam prior to beginning tryouts or practice! • Each sport has specific tryout requirements • Check with your Jr. High/ Freshman Coordinator or the coach of the specific sport

17. AthleticsHigher Standards and Expectations • Time - Fall sports begin before school begins 1st of August - Practice everyday, after school, on weekends, holidays, etc. • Sacrifice - Transportation to practice - Social affairs and activities • Grades - No Pass No Play – State regulations for participation

18. Academic Team Academic Team is a class that concentrates on the study of math and science with the purpose of competing. We attend several meets in the fall but primarily compete in the winter and spring. If we qualify we attend the STATE meet in San Antonio. This is not just for geeks but for anyone who wants to improve their calculator skills, learn to do math tricks in their head, and expand their understanding of science.

19. Art at MFHS PAINT DRAW SKETCH YOU CREATE

20. Students at MFHS participate in the PTA Reflections Art Show, City Fire Prevention Poster Contest, Museum of the Southwest Student Art Show, U.I.L. Art Show, and Visual Art Scholastic Event (V.A.S.E).

21. Student’s Art Work

22. STARZ TEAM DANCE

23. UNITY FRIENDSHIP LOYALTY STRENGTH COURAGE Character Fun & Friendship Leadership Responsibility Confidence Integrity

24. We do everything under the STARZ HIP HOP HIGH KICKS HAVE FUN STUNTS JAZZ COMPETITION

25. Freshman Band • Marching Band/Concert Band – Band 1

26. Marching Band/Concert Band 1 • Freshmen March with High School Band • P.E. and Fine Arts Credit • Marching Season begins in early August • Please update Info. on charms (www.charmsoffice.com) • Incoming freshman band parent meeting scheduled for Thursday May 12th, 6:30pm in the Midland Freshman Band Hall • We will work with your schedules and other elective choices!!!

27. Concert season at the freshman campus Freshman only UIL Contest in April Contest in the Dallas/Ft.Worth Area Concert Band Contact info: mayragarcia@midlandisd.net brian@midlandisd.net

28. MFHS ChoirPaula Knight, Director The Midland Freshman High School Choir is an award-winning organization of dedicated students who are achieving great things.  It is the goal of Midland Freshman Choir to provide the best music education available. 

29. All-Region Choir Spring Trips • Solo & Ensemble Contest UIL Concert & Sight Reading Contest

30. Come and join the fun with... …MFHS BULLDOG CHOIR!!!

31. The Midland high schools Bulldog orchestras Four Orchestras 1. Freshman Orchestra @ MFHS 2. The Bulldog String Orchestra @ MHS 3. The Full Orchestra @ MHS 4. The Specialty String Orchestra (yet to be named)@ MHS

32. Some of Our Activities for the Year Concerts – At least 6 a year An Evening With Pops and Moms - October Colors of Winter – December All City Orchestra for the Freshmen - January UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest in January – Play a solo or gather a small ensemble Pre UIL Concerts and Clinics in February UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest in March MISD Spring String Festival May Concert Trips Freshmen Travel and perform at Six Flags, Fiesta Texas, or Sea World Senior High – Travels overnight to perform at a major festival such as Spring in the Parks Festival at the Dallas Winspear Opera House and Carnegie Hall in New York Other Activities Skating Parties, Scavenger Hunt, Pizza Parties, and more

33. The Three Legged StoolStudents, Parents, Directors • Students are members of a growing group of young musicians. They should expect to work on learning their music at home, make all of the before school sectionals, any after-school rehearsals, make a commitment to be a team player by being a good leader, be prepared to learn a lot of new techniques and music, and assist others while seeking their assistance too. • Parents are members of the MHS Orchestra Booster Club – The booster club helps coordinate fundraising towards assessments that pay for trips and needs of the orchestra: provide physical support for the orchestra such as purchasing equipment, maintaining concert dress uniforms, providing food, chaperoning trips, assisting with concerts. • The director will be there to teach new techniques, improve the old ones, find challenging and exciting music, and provide guidance in all things orchestra. • We are a team committed to helping each other learn, grow, and communicate music through our performances. Be a member of the MFHS and MSHS Bulldog Orchestras

34. Theatre at MFHS FRIENDS FUN!!! ACTING!

35. THEATRE AT MFHS Theatre I is a course that counts as a fine arts credit. In this class you learn theatre history, basic acting skills, stage design, and special effects. You also have opportunities to perform in campus performances. Theatre Production. This course is at Midland High School, and you are part of advanced acting and technical training for the High School performances. You must audition for this class your 8th grade year!!!!! Drama Club- anyone can join drama club to be a part of the theatre excitement.

36. SPEECH AT MFHS Communication Applications is a class that teaches you how to prepare public presentations and communicate with others. You can also compete in speaking and acting events twice a year in the Spring and Fall Tournaments.

37. SPANISHESPAÑOL 1,2,3 – PRE-AP

38. SPANISH 1 ¿Cómo? ¿Qué? ¿Qué es esto? ¿A qué hora? • BASIC VOCABULARY • BASIC GRAMMAR • INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES AND TRADITIONS

39. Spanish 2 • INTERMEDIATE VOCABULARY • CONVERSATIONS • 8 GRAMMAR TENSES • INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH ART

40. ESPAÑOL 3/PRE-AP • ADVANCED GRAMMAR • HISTORY OF SPANISH ART • HISTORY OF SPAIN • HISTORY OF LATIN AMERICAN INDIANS • HISTORY OF MEXICO

41. What it is? 1. Spanish for Spanish Speakers is a fast paced and intense class for students who already have command of the Spanish language. ¿Qué es español para hispanoparlantes? 1. Español para hispanohablantes es una clase intensa para estudiantes que ya dominan el idioma español. Spanish for Spanish SpeakersEspañol para hispanoparlantes

42. How do I qualify? 1. Take a placement test that includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing. ¿Cómo puedo clasificar para la clase de hispanoparlantes? 1. Toma un examen de español que incluye escuchar, hablar, leer y escribir. Spanish for Spanish SpeakersEspañol para hispanoparlantes

43. Why should I take it? 1. You can receive one full credit of Spanish I in the fall semester AND 2. One full credit of Spanish II in the Spring semester. ¿Por qué me beneficiaria estar en la clase para hispanoparlantes? 1. Puedes recibir un crédito de español I durante el primer semestre Y 2. Recibir el crédito de español II durante el segundo semestre. Spanish for Spanish SpeakersEspañol para hispanoparlantes

44. Reasons to take Latin as your foreign language

45. English vocabulary • 70% of our English vocabulary stems from Latin vocabulary. • Therefore, students who take Latin score higher on the verbal portion of the SAT and ACT. • “A background in Latin provides students with a stronger English vocabulary. Open any SAT prep book and you will see a crash course in Latin in the vocab section. Andrea Thomas, Assistant Dean of Admission, Hamilton College

46. 1999-2005 taken from Table 6 in College-Bound Seniors - a profile of SAT test takers; 2006 taken from College-Bound Seniors – total group profile report.

47. Le Français By: Mme. Jennings

48. Top 5 Reasons to Study French Be understood in 55 countries across five continents and by over 200 million people. French is the third most common language on the Internet. Connect with pen pals, visit foreign websites and find student exchange opportunities. Get a head start on learning other Romance languages like Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Romanian. French is a melodious and romantic language with a relatively quick learning curve. Develop critical, creative thinking and problem solving skills. French also provides the base for more than 50% of the modern English vocabulary, which improves performance on standardized tests.

49. French at MFHS We will cover the basic components of the French language. We will study the culture of France and other French speaking countries from around the world. The goal of French I is to gain a basic knowledge of the French world around us.

50. Discover Germanat Midland ISD We really do live in a global society, and we need to look at more than what’s right around us!