1. HARVEST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL Scheduling Information For Incoming 6 th Grade Parents 2009-2010 Scheduling Information For Incoming 6 th Grade Parents 2009-2010

2. Topics for Discussion Introductions What to Expect in Middle School How to Be Successful in Middle School 6 th Grade Program Overview Gate and Laptop Programs Course Descriptions From Teachers Questions Introductions What to Expect in Middle School How to Be Successful in Middle School 6 th Grade Program Overview Gate and Laptop Programs Course Descriptions From Teachers Questions

3. ADMINISTRATION Principal: Jim Hansen Vice Principal for A-L: Lauren Kelly Vice Principal for M-Z: Ken Rocha Principal: Jim Hansen Vice Principal for A-L: Lauren Kelly Vice Principal for M-Z: Ken Rocha

4. COUNSELORS Counselors A-G: Monica Wharton/Jennifer Campbell Counselor H-O: Kristin Vernon Counselor P-Z: Nicole Lodato Counselors A-G: Monica Wharton/Jennifer Campbell Counselor H-O: Kristin Vernon Counselor P-Z: Nicole Lodato

5. What to Expect in Middle School - Parents Many changes in physical, psychological, social, intellectual, moral and ethical development. Your puppies turn into cats … Toddlers and Teens – one and the same?? Many changes in physical, psychological, social, intellectual, moral and ethical development. Your puppies turn into cats … Toddlers and Teens – one and the same??

6. What Can Parents Do to Help Their Middle Schooler Be Successful? Attend important events - like Back to School Night. Understand your childs schedule & classes. Know each teachers expectations. Check teachers websites for HW, messages and grades. Contact teachers first with questions about expectations, problems, or for extra help. Check your childs organizer nightly and check HW for completion. Attend important events - like Back to School Night. Understand your childs schedule & classes. Know each teachers expectations. Check teachers websites for HW, messages and grades. Contact teachers first with questions about expectations, problems, or for extra help. Check your childs organizer nightly and check HW for completion.

7. What Can Your Child Do To Be Successful In Middle School? Attend school regularly. Be prepared for class (materials & brain!) Get plenty of rest and eat healthy foods. Understand teachers expectations. Be focused and attentive in class. Ask for help when needed. Use his/her organizer faithfully. Do nightly homework. Turn work in on time. Study for tests. Attend school regularly. Be prepared for class (materials & brain!) Get plenty of rest and eat healthy foods. Understand teachers expectations. Be focused and attentive in class. Ask for help when needed. Use his/her organizer faithfully. Do nightly homework. Turn work in on time. Study for tests.

8. 6 th Grade Program Overview Sample Schedule 1.Language Arts 2.Language Arts 3.History 4.LUNCH (all 6th graders - 4 th period) 5.Math 6.Science 7.Physical Education (P.E.) 8.Elective Wheel 1.Language Arts 2.Language Arts 3.History 4.LUNCH (all 6th graders - 4 th period) 5.Math 6.Science 7.Physical Education (P.E.) 8.Elective Wheel } BLOCK

9. GATE Program GATE-identified students must prioritize either: Language Arts Block or Science as their cluster preference. Parent Meeting – March 5 th 6:00 p.m. GATE-identified students must prioritize either: Language Arts Block or Science as their cluster preference. Parent Meeting – March 5 th 6:00 p.m.

10. GATE Program ONLY GATE IDENTIFIED STUDENTS SHOULD FILL OUT THIS PORTION 2009-2010 Gifted And Talented Education (GATE) 6th Grade Cluster Class Selection Form Please prioritize GATE cluster class selections using 1 for your first choice and 2 for your second choice. _____ Language Arts/History Block _____ Science Please note that placement in the laptop program is in lieu of placement in GATE cluster classes. ONLY GATE IDENTIFIED STUDENTS SHOULD FILL OUT THIS PORTION 2009-2010 Gifted And Talented Education (GATE) 6th Grade Cluster Class Selection Form Please prioritize GATE cluster class selections using 1 for your first choice and 2 for your second choice. _____ Language Arts/History Block _____ Science Please note that placement in the laptop program is in lieu of placement in GATE cluster classes.

11. LAPTOP Program LAPTOP students will be scheduled into laptop classes for: 1. Language Arts/History Block, and 2. Science. LAPTOP applications are available online. Parent Meeting on March 5 th 7:00 p.m. LAPTOP students will be scheduled into laptop classes for: 1. Language Arts/History Block, and 2. Science. LAPTOP applications are available online. Parent Meeting on March 5 th 7:00 p.m.

12. Important Dates & Events Open House – Thurs., May 21 st, 2009 starting at 6:30 p.m. Open House – Thurs., May 21 st, 2009 starting at 6:30 p.m. WEB (Welcome EveryBody) new student orientation & Registration - in August WEB (Welcome EveryBody) new student orientation & Registration - in August Scheduling forms are due back March 9 th to your childs 5 th grade teacher. Scheduling forms are due back March 9 th to your childs 5 th grade teacher.

13. Questions Contact your childs counselor at (925) 426-4457. Please read through the course handbook thoroughly with your child. Handbook and information is online at our website: http://206.110.20.121/Counseling/index.htm Contact your childs counselor at (925) 426-4457. Please read through the course handbook thoroughly with your child. Handbook and information is online at our website: http://206.110.20.121/Counseling/index.htm