The Bailey counseling department is committed to helping each child progress in their academic, career, social, and personal endeavors. Please check out the tabs at the left of the page for more information on what is happening in Bailey's school counseling department. --Thanks!
Contact
Yvette Griego, Counselor yvette.griego@austinisd.org
Raquel Hernandez, Counselor raquel.hernandez@austinisd.org
Resources
- About School Counseling
- Back-to-School Parent Toolkit
- AISD Mental Health
- AISD Safe Space
- Parent/Guardian Resource Guide
- Are the classes on my verification sheet what will be on my schedule?
- While we try our best to accommodate all course requests, the Course Verification is not your student's final schedule and may change due to scheduling constraints.
- When will I get my final schedule?
- You will receive your final schedule on the first day of school.
- What do you mean by “scheduling constraints”?
- The master schedule is developed based on student requests received in the spring. Courses are created based on spring schedule requests and faculty availability and certification, so it may not be possible to make “Change of Mind” requests.
- There is an elective on my verification sheet that I do not recognize. What class is it?
- Some electives have a different name due to TEA course codes. See the chart below for examples.
|
TEA Course Name |
Bailey Course Name |
|---|---|
|
Artistic/Inv. or Creat Writ |
Creative Writing |
|
Local Math Elective |
Math Skills Intervention |
|
Study Organization and Social Skills |
Language Arts Skills Intervention |
|
Discovering Language and Cultures |
Spanish Explorations |
|
6th Grade Investigating Careers (1st time & 2nd Time |
6th Grade Robotics |
|
7th Grade Investigating Careers |
7th Grade Yearbook |
|
Gateway to Tech (PLTW) |
Automation & Robotics and Design & Modeling |
|
Science of Sound or Local Science |
Modern Guitar |
|
Touch System |
Keyboarding |
|
Instrumental Vocal Ensemble (INSTR/VOC) (5072.R0000.X) |
Jazz Band |
|
Instrumental Vocal Ensemble (INSTR/VOC MS 2) (5072.R0000.Y) |
Band--contact your Band director with questions |
- Why am I in Advanced Language Arts, Science and Social Studies?
- All students take the same level Core classes, which are all designated as Advanced with the exception of Math in all grades.
- Are you offering Academic Math?
- No, Academic and Advanced Math will be combined and listed as Advanced Math.
- Why do I have Functional Fitness and PE?
- Functional Fitness is paired with PE. You will have one the first semester and the other the second semester. Both are required for 6th graders.
- Why do I have two Band classes? The top 2 Band classes will be blocked. Contact the Band Directors for more information.
- Do I need to buy a PE uniform? The PE coach will provide more information at the beginning of the semester.
Choice Sheet and Course Information
2026-2027 Electives
- 6th Grade Electives
- Due Dates: Baranoff: Dec. 15, 2025
- Due Dates: Kocurek, Cowan and Menchaca : Jan. 23, 2026
- 7th Grade Electives
Transition from 5th to 6th Grade Information
Parent Track
Principal & Parent Coffees
- Baranoff: Dec. 5th, 8:15-9 a.m.
- Kocurek: Dec. 15th, 8-8:40 a.m.
- Cowan: Feb. 27th, 8:30 a.m.
- Menchaca: TBD
Parent Q&A
Jan. 15th 11:30a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Student Track
Choice Sheet Visits
- Baranoff: Dec. 8th, 9-10 a.m.
- Kocurek:TBD
- Cowan: Jan. 13, 9-10 a.m.
- Menchaca: Jan. 13, 11-12 a.m.
Bear Cub Day
Student Field Trip to Bailey on Jan. 15th 9-11:30a.m.
Events
Showcase Night
January 21, 5:30-7pm at Bailey MS
Transition Camp
Tentative dates August 3,4,5 from 8:30-1:30 at Bailey MS