1. Welcome to Hercules Middle School
L. Renee Lama – Principal
Ryan Shaw – Assistant Principal
Hercules Middle School is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that promotes the educational needs of the whole child.

2. HMS School Values Titans Show Respect Titans are Kind
Titans take Responsibility
Titans Collaborate
Titans strive for Academic Excellence
Titans work Harder to get Smarter

4. Administration
L. Renee Lama
Principal
Ryan Shaw
Assistant Principal

5. Ms. Chen – Office Manager

6. Safety Team Members

7. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, &Friday
Wednesday & Minimum Days
Period 1 8:30 – 9:20
Period 2 9:25 – 10:15
Period 3 10:20 – 11:10
Period 4 11:15 – 12:05
Lunch 12:05 – 12:50
Period 5 12:55 – 1:45
Period 6 1:50 – 2:40
Period 1 8:30 – 9:10
Period 2 9:15 – 9:55
Period 3 10:00 – 10:40
Period 4 10:45 – 11:25
Period 5 11:25 – 12:10
Period 6 12:15 – 12:55
Period 7 1:00 – 1:40

8. Sixth Grade Team Ms. Colliver – P.E. Instructor Mr. Ortega– Math
Mr. Owens – English & Film and New Media
Ms. Peters – English & History
Ms. Rose - Math
Ms. Tamosunas – History & Lead Teacher
Ms. Yang & Vacant– Science

9. Sixth Grade Classes Common Core Math Common Core English
Common Core History
Common Core Science
Physical Education
ELECTIVE OFFERINGS
6th Grade students will be participating in a new instructional model. It is a partnership with Summit and will be using a personalized learning platform that challenges students to work under a mastery model.

10. Seventh Grade Team Mr. Chan-Law – Math & Algebra
Ms. Giusto – English & Read 180
Mr. Karay – ELD & World History
Mr. Gadd – English & World History
Mr. Ortega– Math
Mr. Amajioyi & Vacant– Science
Ms. Barnett – P.E. Instructor

11. Eighth Grade Team Mr. Amajioyi & Ms. Chabot– Science
Ms. Dirk – English
Ms. Kidder– US History
Mr. Moran – Math & Geometry
Mr. Parks– P.E. & Team Sports

12. Seventh and Eighth Grade Classes
Common Core Math/Algebra/Geometry(8th grade only)
Common Core English
Common Core History
Next Generation Science
Physical Education
ELECTIVE OFFERINGS

13. Electives Ms. Calonico – Orchestra, Band & Choir
Ms. Manipis – Photography, Art, Graphic Arts

14. Personalized Learning – One to One
Hercules Middle School is going one to one
Each students will receive a district issued lap top
The lap top will remain with them until the last week of their 8th grade year
They are responsible for bringing it to school daily
Students will be assigned a district address
Parents must sign a technology agreement form each year
Google Classroom, Study Sync, New math adoption, etc

15. Student ID’s and Lanyards
ID’s are mandatory
Students must wear lanyards daily
If a student does not have a lanyard, they can use our loaner ID
Students must report to the library to get the loaner
Students must get the loaner at the start of the school day or at lunch
Loaners must be returned to the library at the end of the day
Lost loaners will result in a replacement cost
Lanyard and ID replacement is $5.00

16. Technology
Non-district issued Electronic Devices are not to be used during class time
Devices used during this time are subject to being confiscated
1st time offenders, the devices is released to student at the end of the day
2nd time, the device is released to the parent when the parent arrives
3rd time devices are held in the office for one week
4th time, the school requests that either the student is not allowed to bring the phone, or the device is checked into the office safe daily
* Parents, please do not text or call your students during class time. If you need to get in contact with your student for an emergency, please contact the main office.

17. Lockers Students will need two lockers.
The school provides outside lockers for general use – Students must provide their own personal lock.
If the school needs to search an outside locker, the lock will be cut off and the school will not reimbursed for the lock.
Locks and lockers for PE are provided by the school. Each student will pay $ The same lock can be used the entire while the student is enrolled at Hercules Middle School.

18. Early Check Outs
Parents who need to have students released prior to dismissal, please send the student to the office with a note prior to the start of school.
We will then issue the student an early dismissal slip
The student will present the slip to their teacher and meet the parent in the office at the appropriate time.
This will prevent classroom interruptions.

19. Progress Report and Report Cards
Progress Reports are mid quarter. These are given to students.
Report cards are mailed home. You will receive four reports each year.
Students who have a 3.0 GPA and no D’s or F will be placed on the quarters honor roll.
The Principals award is given to students with a 3.5 and above.
Perfect Attendance is given to students who have missed no days of school and have no tardies.

20. HMS is a hate free zone
All Hercules Middle School students are expected to sign and adhere to an anti-bully pledge.

21. The Middle School Difference
Questions about homework, grades, class expectations
Contact The teacher
Refer to Course Syllabus
Continued Questions
Contact the Teacher for a conference
If multiple Concerns, contact the counselor for a multi teacher conference
Continued Issues
Contact Assistant Principal Ryan Shaw
If problem continues, Contact Principal Renee Lama

22. The Middle School Difference
Questions about student to student conflicts, possible harassment concerns
Contact The counselor
Refer to district and school handbook
Continued Concerns
Contact AP Ryan Shaw
Continued Issues
If problem continues, Contact Principal Renee Lama

23. The Middle School Difference
Contact Attendance Clerk Ms. Heidi Estrella for the following reasons
To excuse student absences
To report medical appointments
To request independent study contacts
To review attendance letters
Any other items related to student attendance

24. Afterschool Programs
Currently we are building our program – Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Afterschool Tutoring
Afterschool study hall
Mafanikio Program
West African and Hip Hop Dance
Role Play Gaming
Robotics
Hour of Code / Girls who code
Makers club
Sports
Craft Corner
MESA

25. How can I help?
Volunteer Opportunities – Our goal is 5 hours of participation per year
Lunch Supervision
Host an activity or club
Chaperone a dance, rally, Study Trip
Support Fundraising opportunities
Purchase an item(s) on the our teachers wish list
Become a School Site Council Member (One vacancy)
Register our school on your Lucky’s Share Card
Support Campus Beautification projects
JOIN THE PTA – The PTA will need a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasure, and volunteer coordinator

26. Parent Teacher Association
Board Members
PTA dues $15
General Meetings

27. Vicki Chen’s email – Vchen@wccusd.net
Mr. Morgan’s –
Mr. Shaw’s –
Ms. Lama’s –
Ms. Estrella’s –
Teacher address can be found on the district web site:
Hercules Middle School Web page –
Facebook: Hercules Middle School Information Page

28. PowerSchool
PowerSchool gives parents and students an instant visibility to attendance, assignments, scores, grades, comments and progress toward each standard.
PowerSchool gives a direct link to the teacher through , and gives a look at progress report and report card marking.
Each teacher uses PowerSchool to different levels but all are required to update at Progress report and Report card marking times

29. Questions