2026-2027 Academic Planning

Please see the dates below when Sossaman Middle School Counselors are on campus with sixth grade students, walking them through the elective options and filling out the electives choices.

• 1/9/26: Centennial Elementary
• 1/12/26: San Tan Elementary
• 1/13/26: Power Ranch Elementary
• 1/15/26: Bridges Elementary
• 1/16/26: Cortina Elementary
• 1/23/26: Centennial Elementary
• 1/26/26: San Tan Elementary
• 1/27/26: Power Ranch Elementary
• 1/29/26: Cortina Elementary
• 1/30/26: Bridges Elementary

Our Special Education team will host an Open House on January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Sossaman Middle School library,

The Algebra 1 and/or ELASS pathway is for students that are seeking to be placed into a rigorous math and/or English courses that are one level above honors level courses. Due to these courses being challenging and rigorous, it is important to make sure that students demonstrate the prior knowledge and ability to succeed with this curriculum.  The completion of the English and/or math sample assessment is a prerequisite and the sample assessment data will be used along with AASA data to determine if students are prepared for Algebra 1 and/or ELASS courses.  All interested students are invited to register to complete the sample assessment at Sossaman Middle School on Saturday, February 7^th OR February 21^st at 9AM.  

Please click on the English and Math Sample Assessment Registration to register your future Spartan and locate additional information specific to the sample assessment testing sessions.

• The check-in process will begin at 8:45AM, testing will begin at approximately 9AM and participant's will have until 12PM to complete the sample assessment(s). 
• The average time to complete the math sample assessment is 70-minutes and the average time for the English sample assessment is 115-minutes. 
• Students may bring water and a snack.
• Students will be provided with all of the necessary sample assessment materials. 
• The results of the sample assessment and honors placement will not be communicated until after June after AASA results are shared with the sites.

Students will not be placed in the Algebra1 or ELASS pathway without completing the sample assessment.

The sample assessments are NOT required for those only interested in honors level placement, which is one level above on-level placement. The data from the 25-26 AASA assessment will be used for on-level and honors placement.

The results and the placement determination will be communicated to families whether or not your student has been placed into the Algebra I or ELASS class or both classes after June 2^nd.

Students who are placed into Algebra I are also placed into Conceptual Physics for their Science class.

ELASS is an double-honors independent, subject-specific (English and Social Studies) class with one teacher in each 55-minute class period. Students are instructed with the goal of making cross-curricular connections between the English and Social Studies content by viewing one discipline from the perspective of the other.  Both courses will emphasize analyzing evidence from the historical record using a variety of lenses and perspectives and synthesizing that knowledge through the study of literary texts that will challenge students to make meaningful connections between the two content areas.  Reading and writing activities in both subject areas will emphasize the skills of text analysis and synthesis through the organization and composition of constructed responses, DBQs, as well as explanatory and argumentative essays.  The independent courses focus on the needs of our highly performing students and student performance proficiencies will continue to be reviewed annually to ensure proper placement and opportunity for growth.

Please view the video below to learn more about the ELASS program.

For the advanced string student who would like to play in Advanced Orchestra the student must audition. Students do not need to audition to be in String Orchestra.

Audition requirements are listed in Orchestra Audition Form that must be completed. Register here for your audition time. Please contact Mrs. Skolrud at jill.skolrud@husd.org with any questions.

Mark your calendars for March 5^th and 6^th as Sossaman Middle School will be hosting dance auditions for placement into dance classes for those students interested in dance class being one of their two electives courses as a 7^th grade student. Use the Dance Auditions Registration to sign up and contact Jasmine.Benton@husd.com with any questions.

The Sossaman Middle School Yearbook Staff is now accepting applications for the 26-27 academic year. Yearbook is a yearlong elective course at Sossaman where students work on both the annual yearbook and the Sossaman Chronicles -a biweekly student ran digital newspaper. In this class, students work on photography skills, writing skills, interview techniques, and visual design. Students work hard to prioritize their time to make sure we meet our deadlines (and don't delay printing of our book!).

The application is open to current 6^th and 7^th grade students. 7^th grade students who are currently enrolled in yearbook will need to reapply.

To complete an application, please click here for the link. In order to be considered, you must have a completed application by March 6, 2026. All the following must be completed by the application deadline;

1. Completed yearbook application

2. Parent Permission Form 

3. TWO (2) Completed Recommendations

If any of these items are incomplete your application will not be considered.  All links can be found within the student application form.

If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. McSheffery at Samantha.McSheffery@husd.org.

Student Council is an elective course available for 7th and 8th grade students at Sossaman Middle School. The motto of Student Council at SMS is “Serve. Lead. Inspire.” Members are expected to uphold this motto on and off campus. The course is an elective class and meets daily. Members of Student Council host events and provide service for the school and community throughout the year. The Student Council Advisor is Lexi Murphy. The application process will take in March and additional information will be shared prior to the application process. Please contact Alexis.Murphy@husd.org with any questions.

Student Council Application Instructions 

STUDENT COUNCIL APPLICATION FORM

Student Council Information