1. HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL 7th Grade Parent Orientation

2. HMS 7TH GRADE GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
HMS ADMINISTRATION
Mrs. Patricia Boland, Principal
Mr. Scott Axmann, Assistant Principal
Mr. Robert Grosso, Assistant Principal
HMS 7TH GRADE GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
Mrs. Kimberly Campbell
Mrs. Danielle Iannuzzi

3. Roots & Wings
Heritage Middle School is tailored to the unique intellectual, social and physical needs of the early adolescent. The structure of our middle school helps our students to explore their identities, begin to take academic and personal risks, hone their interests, develop confidence in themselves, and prepare themselves for the future. Beyond preparing students for high school, we prepare students for life.

4. SUPPORT SERVICES
Teaming Guidance Intervention and Referral Services Child Study Team Nurse

5. So what does a School Counselor do?
Supportive services related to:
Academic achievement
Personal/Social development
Emotional well-being
Collaborate with:
Parents
Teachers
Community
…..and more!

6. Career awareness/exploration
Goal-setting
Long-term planning
Making connections
Career awareness/exploration

7. Communication
Teachers/Counselor
Peers
Negotiation
Self-Advocacy
Decision-Making
Problem-Solving

8. Peer relationships
Conflict resolution
Social skills
Technology safety
Speaking up
Healthy choices
Time management

9. HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
How to Join
HSA link
Under quick links on HMS website
HSA Officers
Co-Presidents:
Jill Diamond
Michelle Peters

10. SCHOOL TIME
The am bell rings at 8:10 am and all students are expected to be in their homebase by 8:20 am. The day ends at 3:09 pm
Drop-off and pick-up for 7th grade is in the lower lot or the side lot in front of the Board Office
Extra help occurs after school, before school and during Enrichment (period 4)
Late busses run at 4:05 pm on Tues, Wed, and Thurs to allow students who have bus passes to go home after extra help or other activities.

11. LUNCH TIME
Two teams per lunch period – 7th grade lunch periods 6 and 7
No assigned seating
Purchasing lunch as was experienced at MPMS
Cash
Prepay online*(Recommended)
Monthly menu available online

12. ADVISORY PERIOD
The Advisory period is designed to address general academic, social and emotional needs of students at the middle school level. This program creates a contextual basis for our character education program. These classes are held on specific Fridays and has a clear academic or social focus. There is an abbreviated schedule for these days.

13. ENRICHMENT
The Enrichment period is a period provided for students to read self-selected books independently. Research on literacy at this age shows that students who consistently read significantly increase literacy and comprehension skills. The Enrichment period also allows us to support enriching programs in Music, Art, Family and Consumer Science, Business Applications and Technology to extend and encourage student growth. Students can also visit teachers for extra help. The Enrichment period is not to be used for homework.

14. COMMUNICATION Communication with Teachers
Available through and phone message
Teams welcome meetings with parents either initiated by team or by the parents
Open Grade Book- Genesis Parent Access
Parents will have access to all student assessments and assignments
Allows for constant monitoring of student performance/ assignment completion
Websites
The District Code of Conduct, HMS Student Handbook, and Grading and Reporting Handbook will be available on line through the district or HMS home page
Heritage websites are robust for all HMS teachers

15. Heritage Interscholastic Sports Program
Program sponsored by the YMCA
-Mrs. Helen Flores, Athletic Director
Philosophy of Program
-Basic Skills/Team Play
-Increased Participation
-De-emphasis on wins/losses though we are proud of
the number of championships we have obtained

16. Heritage Interscholastic Sports Program
Medical/Paperwork
A yearly physical is a must to be eligible to participate
Free Physicals: Wednesday, June 4 PM /Wednesday, July 30th
@ 8 AM in the LHS Health Office
Forms for Fall Sports are due August 22nd to ensure approval by district medical personnel in time for tryouts for the fall sports
The Physical Evaluation Form & Health History Questionnaire must be brought to the Doctor/Health Office
All other sports forms are found in the Genesis Parent Portal and can be filled out electronically
All links/medical forms are found in ‘Athletics’ under the ‘Activities’ tab on the Heritage Homepage

17. Interscholastic Sport Offerings
Fall
B/G Soccer
B/G Cross Country
Field Hockey
Girls Tennis
Winter
B/G Basketball
B/G Volleyball
Wrestling
Spring
B/G Lacrosse
B/G Track
Baseball
Softball
Boys Tennis

18. Intramurals offered in previous years based on interest and demand:
Activities combine both an instructional component and play time/ competition. Sessions may take place in the morning or afternoon.
Intramurals offered in previous years based on interest and demand:
Fall – Ping Pong, Basketball, Tennis
Winter – Flag Football, Speedball
Spring – Field Hockey, Handball

19. CLUBS/ ACTIVITIES Academically Speaking All School Productions
-Fall Drama
-Spring Musical
-Stage Crew
Law Adventure
Literary Magazine: Horizons
Math Counts
Newspaper: The Heritage Gazette
Technology Student Association
FBLA: Future Business Leaders of America
Femgineers
Student Council
Yearbook
Diversity Club
Green Issues Club
Color-A-Smile
TCI – Student Volunteer Service Program
Christian Club
Jazz Band
Select Chorus
Select Orchestra
Peer to Peer
Science Olympiad
GT Art
GT Enrichment
- Stock Market Game
- Chess Team
- Forensics
- Cognetics