News & Announcements

There is no school on Monday, January 16, 2017 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Class will resume at their normal time on Tuesday, January 17, 2017.

TISD's middle schools and high school will release at 12:30 p.m. on December 15 & 16.

Students take fall exams on December 13, 14, & 15. Help your student be successful by encouraging him/her to study, to get a good night's sleep, and to eat breakfast in the morning.

The Temple Wildcats are continuing into the playoffs. To allow fans to travel and support the team, the middle school UIL Academic contest is postponed. The new dates will be posted on the BMS website once they are available.

Due to poor weather conditions, the City of Temple Christmas Parade scheduled for Monday, December 5 is postponed until Tuesday, December 6. The tree lighting will be at 6:15 p.m. and the parade will begin at 6:30 p.m.

What should you do if you learn your teen has a discipline problem at school? Listen. Instead of getting angry, listen to both your teen and the school staff. Then work together to address the problem. If your teen has been suspended, ask if you can pick up his assignments. Enforce consequences at home, then help your teen make amends. Teens need to learn that they must try to correct their mistakes.

Most teens put things off at one time or another. But some are regular procrastinators…and their grades show it. To overcome procrastination, encourage your teen to prioritize tasks. Then she can start with the most important thing and work down her list. Help her break overwhelming tasks down into smaller pieces. You can also teach her some positive self-talk: "There's no time like the present!"

To teach your teen to demonstrate respect for himself and others, encourage him to: R-Reach out and learn about the thoughts and beliefs of those around him. E-Enjoy the differences among people. S-Show respect for rules and laws. P-Put on his best manners. E-Eat right, get plenty of sleep and exercise. C-Care for the environment. T-Treat the property of others the same way he would treat his own.

You don't have to be an expert on a subject to help your teen learn it. Just ask a few questions. For history, you might ask, "What put the events you are learning about into motion?" For math or science, you could ask, "Can you summarize an idea that was new to you from this chapter? How does it relate to what you already know?" If your teen can't answer, you'll both know she needs to review the material further.

When teens struggle in school, some decide, "I'm just not good at this." But that's just an excuse. To inspire your teen to keep trying, ask about what he's learning instead of asking about his grades. Praise the effort he puts in. Encourage him to develop his strengths, too. The good feeling he gets from doing something well can give him the confidence to tackle things that are more difficult.