1. Moving to Middle School Building the Foundation for High School and Beyond 2016-2017 hms.hcpss.org

2. Meet the Staff Kerry Dufresne, Principal Lisa Smith, Assistant Principal Jenny Canfield, 6 th Grade Team Leader David Ebbe, GT Resource Teacher Patty Smith, Guidance Counselor (A-L) Fulani Sheffield, Guidance Counselor (M-Z) Angela Freitag, School Psychologist

3. Our Goals Vision –Every student is inspired to learn and empowered to excel. Mission –We cultivate a vibrant learning community that prepares students to thrive in a dynamic world HCPSS Vision 2018

4. Hammond Middle Mission We, the Hammond Middle School community, are committed to: promoting academic excellence in a safe and nurturing environment, developing educated young women and men of character to be responsible, contributing citizens in a diverse and ever-changing world.

5. Academics

6. College and Career Readiness Academic Skills Academic Behaviors High School Readiness

7. What the research says… The level of academic achievement that students attain by eighth grade has a larger impact on their college and career readiness than anything that happens academically in high school. Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

8. The Schedule Includes: Seven 50-minute classes each day Daily instruction in the following classes –English/Language Arts –Mathematics –Social Studies –Science Daily reading and math seminars for students performing below grade-level expectations Innovation and Inquiry Reading Modules Related Arts GT Research

9. Science Challenges Forward History All Sixth Graders Take English/Languag e Arts Mathematics Social Studies Science Physical Ed Fine Arts (Performing Arts, General Music and/or Art) Music Health Science Family & Consumer Science

10. Science Challenges Forward History Some Sixth Graders Take Core Plus Orchestra Chorus Band Physical Education Art Performing Arts

11. Science Challenges Forward History Some Sixth Graders Take Core Plus Innovation and Inquiry Reading Modules GT Research Physical Education Art Reading, ELA, or Math Seminar

12. Science Challenges Forward History Some Sixth Graders Take the Following Related Arts Classes Core Plus General Music Technology Education Family & Consumer Sciences Physical Education Art

13. Innovation and Inquiry Reading Modules Opportunities for students to apply disciplinary literacy skills to real-life, problem-solving situations Sixth Grade Modules include: –Connections (includes Junior Great Books) –Taking Action to Change My World –Inventions –The Future of Water –Careers (During Related Arts)

14. Related Arts Physical Education every other day all year long (A-Day/B-Day Schedule) Health Fine Arts (Performing Arts, General Music, or Art) Family and Consumer Science (when possible) Technology Education (when possible)

15. Typical 6 th Grade Schedule for a Student Taking Performing Arts PeriodTimeClass 18:05-8:59Band / Orchestra / Chorus 29:02-9:52English 39:55-10:45Science L10:48-11:18Lunch 411:21-12:11Math 512:14-1:04Social Studies 61:07-1:57Related Arts/ Reading Modules/ GT Seminar 72:00-2:50PE/ Health

16. Typical 6 th Grade Schedule for a Student Not Taking Performing Arts PeriodTimeClass 18:05-8:59English 29:02-9:52 Inquiry & Innovation Reading Module/Reading Seminar 39:55-10:45Science L10:48-11:18Lunch 411:21-12:11Math 512:14-1:04Social Studies 61:07-1:57Related Arts/GT Seminar/Math Seminar 72:00-2:50PE/ Health

17. Supporting Academics Canvas Learning Management System Parent/Teacher conferences Signing homework books first quarter English/language arts and math seminar classes Reading comprehension seminar classes Phonetic/Decoding seminar classes After school Homework Club Check-in/check-out mentors Seminar classes offered by GT resource teacher Parent/student evening workshops Special Education and 504 supports

18. Supporting Academics Check your child’s homework book daily Check Canvas Set Canvas Notifications Attend Back to School Night and parent conferences Support PRIDE at home Try to connect outside experiences to school learning to increase interest and relevance Tips for Parents

19. Academic Behaviors

20. What the research says… The earlier a student develops important academically related behaviors, the more likely these behaviors are to become a habit. Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

21. Academic Behaviors Positive Behaviors Positive Relationships Academic Discipline Attendance

22. Supporting Academic Behaviors PRIDE Program/Viking Rewards Homework Book & Canvas LMS Student Advisory Student Services offers ongoing support groups PRIDE Assemblies – academic & attendance Principal “Fireside Chats” Cultural Arts assemblies Daily Morning Announcements Student Government

23. Supporting Academic Behaviors Ensure that your child has the materials and a quiet place to work at home Set a regular time for homework Encourage your child to be responsible for homework Provide your child with varied experiences to allow him/her to identify areas of strength Talk with your child Check Canvas regularly Tips for Parents

24. Canvas Learning Management System Will be used for… Grades May be used for… Communication Assignments Information Materials Study tools Enrichment

25. Emergency Cards Each HCPSS child’s emergency card information needs to be updated electronically each school year It is very important to complete the emergency information within the first few days of the school year To fill out the emergency card: Log in to the HCPSS Family Portal, http://www.hcpss.org and click HCPSS Family Portal Tips for Parents

26. DateActivity May 24, 2016 Fifth graders visit HMS August 25, 2016 Thursday, 1:30 – 2:30 PM New Student Orientation August 29, 2016 Monday, First day of School September 5, 2016 Monday, Labor Day – Schools Closed TBD Back to School Night (usually mid-September) November 2-4, 2016 Outdoor Education at NorthBay Adventure Camp Upcoming Activities