Parent Information Night Hingham Middle School Parent Information Night Grade 6 Class of 2025 2

Who’s Who at HMS? Principal – Mr. Smith Assistant Principals – Mr. Riordan and Mrs. Janulewicz School Counselor: Class of 2025 – Ms. Greene Adjustment Counselor – Mrs. Lalli School Psychologists - Mrs. Albrecht and Dr. Flynn DARE/Resource Officer – Officer Rob Ramsey School Nurses - Mrs. Hallisey & Mrs. vonFreymann

What Courses Will My Child Take? English Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Art, DARE, Physical Education, Foreign Language, Literacy Lab/STEM Exploratory classes: Family and Consumer Science, Industrial Arts, Drama, and Media Literacy

What Music Classes Are Offered? Students will choose one of the following . . . Chorus Band Orchestra

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 A Social Studies Room 109 Social Studies B Science Room 107 C Physical Education Chorus Art/DARE D French Room 226 STEM/ Lit. Lab Room 112 STEM/ Lit. Lab Room 112 E Math Room 106 F ELA Room 108 G Exploratory Directed Study Room 109 Directed Study Homeroom Starts at 7:30 Seven Blocks (A – G) /Four Day Cycle Snack Break in Classroom Three Lunches – Mixed Grade Level Major Classes Meet Everyday Foreign Language, Literacy Lab (half year), STEM (half year), and Music Selection Meet Every Other Day Physical Education Meets Once Per Cycle School Day Ends at 2:00 Late Buses Start at 3:05

What Is A Sixth Grade Team? Teams consists of four teachers: ELA - English Language Arts Math Science Social Studies

What Supports Are In Place? Special Education Strategies for Learning Specialized Reading (Every day for most students) Small Group English Language Arts Instruction (Every Day) Small Group Math Instruction (Every Day) Speech and Language Services Social Skills/Counseling Groups PT and OT Services If you would like to schedule a meeting to discuss questions or concerns regarding your child’s IEP and services, please contact Mrs. Albrecht at malbrecht@hinghamschools.org Appointments are available on August 21, 27, and 28. General Education Reading Lab Title I Math School Counselor

What Will Help My Child Be Successful, Connected and Happy in Middle School? After School Activities, Intramurals, & Clubs Extra Help Available Before and After School Library/Media Center Late Bus Routes (M,T,Th,F)

How Do I Keep Informed? Aspen X2 Email Distribution HMS Connection HMS Website – www.hinghamschools.com Twitter @HinghamMidSch HMS Happenings Email and PTO Website (courtesy of HMS PTO) - hmspto.weebly.com Teacher Email/Voicemail Parent Conferences (Upon Request) Aspen X2 Student Portal

Upcoming Transition Events Student Move-Up Day (Friday, May 25th) Elementary School Sessions with Mrs. Way and Mrs. Gustafson South 5/17 PRS 5/23 East 5/30 Foster 6/1 Schedules, Lists of School Supplies, and Bus Routes - available in Mid-August Drop-In Q & A Days - Wednesdays During the Summer (TBA) School Tour Dates – August 23 at 6:00 PM and August 27 at 1:00 PM

What Happens On The First Day Of School? Come with a pen or pencil, notebook, snack, lunch or money, and a smile All Grade Six students will report directly to their homeroom - A Block class Full school day with an “adjusted schedule”

Happy & Connected Middle Schoolers Class of 2025