Hornet Herald - May 29, 2017Hello Kealing Families,I am sure your children are chanting "three more days!" as we enter the last week of the 2016-2017 school year. This year seems to have ...
Posted May 29, 2017, 6:46 PM by KMS Hornets
Generation Kealing Takes the Prize at Civics Day!Kealing Generation citizen students competed in Civics Day and took home the best middle school award for their work on Senate Bill 918. In the Generation Citizen elective, students learn about advocacy and democracy and are provided the opportunity to work with local leaders to solve an issue they are passionate about. We are trying to pass Senate Bill 918 which will require cosmetology license holders to take a course on identifying domestic violence with the intention of providing more options for women experiencing abusive situations. Congratulations to these student for their work. Click here to learn more about the course.
Posted May 20, 2017, 8:03 AM by KMS Hornets
Last Chance for Yearbooks!LAST CHANCE to buy your YEARBOOK!Only 50 yearbooks remain. Please note: we can not order additional books once we sell out. Be sure to buy yours today. Go to www.jostens.com. Only 40$. You won't want to miss it! Contact Ms. Scott with questions.
Posted May 14, 2017, 2:27 PM by KMS Hornets
New Student Spanish for Spanish Speakers PlacementWhat is Spanish for Spanish Speakers I?Spanish for Spanish Speakers is a high school credit course designed to meet the needs of students who are Native or Heritage Spanish speakers or who have participated in Dual Language Programs. This course offers accelerated curriculum and some students will be prepared for Advanced Placement Spanish for college credit during their middle school years. When is the Spanish Language Placement Exam?All new Kealing students who are interested in enrolling in Spanish for Spanish Speakers during the 2017 -2018 school year must take the Spanish Language Placement Exam. This exam is designed to give the school information regarding each student’s level of proficiency and to assist with academic advising. When is ...
Posted Apr 5, 2017, 12:40 PM by KMS Hornets
STAAR Testing - March 28 and 29Below is the schedule that students will be following during STAAR testing. Please be reminded that visitors on campus will be limited as we work to maintain the best possible testing environment for our students.March 28th - 7th Writing/8th MathTesting Rooms / Non Testing
Rotations 7:30 –
1:15A LUNCH10:45-11:15 6th MagnetB LUNCH11:15-11:45 6th Academy/Algebra
(Finished Testers if possible)C LUNCH11:45-12:15 TESTERS D LUNCH12:15-12:45 TESTERS E LUNCH12:45-1:15 TESTERS A 41:15 –
2:47March 29th –8th Reading/ Advanced MathTesting Rooms / Non Testing
Rotations 7:30 –
1:15A ...
Posted Mar 28, 2017, 12:22 AM by KMS Hornets
Kealing 30th (Re)opening AnniversaryKealing 30th (Re)opening Anniversary Who: All Hornet Families and Community Members (past, present, and future) When: April 22, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Kealing originally opened in the fall of 1930 but was later closed in 1971 as a part of desegregation efforts. In the fall of 1986 the campus became a junior high both for students in the Kealing neighborhood and for students throughout Austin ISD who were accepted into the magnet program. We have completed 30 school years since the reopening.Join us for games, tours, music, lunch, and fun as we mark this milestone with members of the Hornet community. Also, we will display Kealing memorabilia as a part of the event. If you have ...
Posted Apr 12, 2017, 7:58 AM by Kenisha Coburn
Explore Kealing!We hope to see you at Explore Kealing! this Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Kealing Middle School from 10:00 am – noon.This event is designed for families that live in the attendance zone or plan to live in the Kealing attendance zone. All families interested in learning more about the Kealing Academy Program are welcome to attend!Walk the campus.Meet Kealing teachers and staff.Learn about core curriculum and elective options. Talk to students about their experiences.Meet Principal Coburn to learn more about the campus and ask questions.STAMP THE PASSPORT TO YOUR FUTURE!
Posted Feb 15, 2017, 6:05 AM by KMS Hornets
