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
- Know the implications of High School Rank
- 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.
7th Grade Math Accelerated AVID Summer Bridge
AISD AVID Summer Bridge is designed as an opportunity for students who are enrolled in 6th Grade on-level math in AISD during the Spring 2026 semester to deepen their algebra readiness skills in preparation to take Accelerated Math 7 in the 2026-2027 School Year
Dates: June 8 - June 25 (No Fridays)
Time: 8:30 am - 1:15 pm
Location: Mendez MS and Webb MS
Deadline to Register with Transportation: April 15, 2026
Deadline to Register without Transportation: May 5, 2026
Who should sign up for AVID Summer Bridge Camps?
This course is designed for rising 7th graders who like to be part of the pathway to take Algebra I in 8th Grade.
7th Grade Accelerated Sign Up Form
bit.ly/3 P9mn8r?r
**Breakfast and lunch will be included.**
Please contact: serhus@austinisd.org with any questions.
7th Grade Matemáticas Accelerated AVID Summer Bridge
AISD AVID Summer Bridge está diseñado como una oportunidad para los estudiantes inscritos en AISD durante el semestre de primavera 2026 para profundizar sus hablidades en Álgebra en preparación para tomar matemáticas aceleradas 7 o Álgebra 11 en el año escolar de 2026-2027
Fechas: 8 junio- 25 junio (No hay clases los viernas)
Time: 8:30 am - 1:15 pm
Location: Mendez MS y Webb MS
Fecha límite para registrarse con transporte: 15 de abril de 2026
echa límite para registrarse sin transporte: 05 de mayo 2026
Formulario de inscripción - 7th Grade Accelerated
bit.ly/3P9mn8r?r
**Desayno y almuerzo incluido.**
Por favor envíe preguntas a: erika.serhus@austinisd.org
Choice Sheet and Course Information
Electronic Choice Sheets
'26 - '27 6th Graders -
Universal Electronic Choice Sheet
'26-'27 7th Graders -
Universal Electronic Choice Sheet
'26-'27 8th Graders -
Universal Electronic Choice Sheet
Electronic Choice Sheets Video
Worksheets
'26-'27 6th Graders - Paper Worksheet 6th
'26-'27 7th Graders - Paper Worksheet 7th
'26-'27 8th Graders - Paper Worksheet 8th
Now Accepting Interest Forms for PALS, Yearbook & Office Aide
Bailey Middle School is now accepting interest forms for students interested in enrolling in PALS, Yearbook, or Office Aide for the upcoming school year.
All interest must be completed online through the Bailey Middle School website by Friday, March 6 th.
These courses provide valuable leadership experience, responsibility, and opportunities to serve our school community. Students who are selected will meet with their counselor to review next steps and alter course requests.
We encourage interested students to let us know early and ensure your form is submitted before the deadline. You may complete an interest form for more than one class.
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: Jan. 20th, 9-10 a,m.
- Menchaca: Jan. 20th, 11-12 a.m.