For new parents… Introduction to Harold Martin School

Structure of School District Harold Martin School –Grades PK to 3 Maple Street School –Grades 4-6 Hopkinton Middle High School –Grades 7-12

Hallmarks of HMS Respect for all: students, parents, community members; a welcoming atmosphere Teaching students how to be good citizens and make good choices Focus on reading, writing, math and a lifelong love for learning

HMS Logistics School day: 8 AM to 2:35 PM Transportation: –All students can receive bus transportation, including mid- day Kindergarten –Parents may pick up as well. Except for mid-day, pick up is in the music room Safety: –Only one door open –All non-staff must wear visitor passes Other –Notes-important for dismissal –Call absentee line ( )-our nurse checks by calling home

Richness of Staff Great resources: –Full time school nurse (R.N.) –Full time guidance counselor –Three Reading Teachers –Behavior Specialist –Class sizes averaging 14 in Kindergarten and 17 in the other grades –Library –Technology

Richness of Staff Nature of our teachers –Experienced teachers, mostly with Masters Degrees –Continued professional development-they love cutting edge –Working early and late –Strong advocates for your children –Large percentage live in Hopkinton

Richness of Our Parents and Community Members Volunteer Organization PTA Support Partnerships with HYSA, ASP

Curriculum Reading: Guided Reading Writing: Writing Process utilizing Write Traits Math: Growing With Mathematics Social Studies and Science are integrated within themes Art, Music, P.E. Library, Computer

Special Programs Spring Enrichment Program –“Reaching for the Stars” Artist in Residence Author Visits Help for all students Reading Recovery Title One Special Education Health Guidance

Teaching Students to Care Second Step –empathy, impulse control/problem solving, and anger management The 3 B’s –Be Safe –Be Respectful –Be Responsible

Communication all staff: –First letter first name/last Weekly Parent Flash-hard copy and via PTA Meetings, first Thursday of the month HMS Web Site: –Most updates are at HMS News Listserv –Head to Coffee with Carozza Phone: