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Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night2018-2019
Hart Middle School Stats:
Students: 1253 Teachers: 67Classified: 23 (Including custodians, secretaries, site tech, library tech, health clerk, paraprofessionals, etc)
Campus Supervisors: 10Counselors: 2.6School Psych: Thomas Turner, 2 daysSpeech/Lang: Susan Cambra, Jennifer Buchanan
TEAM HART:
WELCOME TO THE HUSKY NATION: Principal
• UC Davis – B.A. in English
• CSU, Sacramento - Teacher Credential Program
• CSU, Sacramento - Master's in Educational Administration
• River City High School- English/ESL Teacher (4 years)
• Amador Valley High School (13 years) 9 years as the English Dept. Chair. All Levels of English including Remedial English.
• Foothill High School, 4 years as a VP in charge of English, Science, Special Education and Technology.
Welcome to the Husky Nation: VPs
Mr. Joe Meunier, Vice PrincipalLast name: M-Z
CTE/PLTW, Science, Special Ed, World Language, VAPA
Mrs. Suzanne Smith, Vice PrincipalLast Name: A-L
English, History, Math, Physical Education, EL, & AVID
Where to find information:
Hart Middle School Website:https://www.hartmiddleschool.org/
Thomas Hart Middle School PTSA @HartPTSA
@PrincipalAtHart
PTSA Information 2018-2019:
President - Becka Schnell Executive Vice President - Tanya Stover
VP, Membership - Sulochana Datla VP, Fundraising - Shobana Reddy
Secretary - Lee Ann Cella Treasurer - Tim Cortez
Auditor - Jill Coyne Historian - Raquel Lozares
PTSA Information 2018-2019:
The following PTSA positions are open for next school year....• Book Fair• Grants• Hospitality• PPIE representative • and New Family Welcome.
For questions check out the table at the back of this room or email shobana.reddy@gmail.com
Fun Events at Hart MS:Swing Dance
Swing Dance:
Fun Events at Hart MS: Staff/Student Basketball Game
Fun events at Hart MS: Band Field Trips
Upcoming Events:
OPEN HOUSEMay 10, 2018
5:00-7:00pm - Food Trucks6:00-7:30pm- Visit Classrooms
*Dr. Haglund will be having a community forum at 5:00 pm in the library.
Counseling Information:
Mrs. Barb Hourigan (Full Time) Student’s last name A-H
Mrs. Liz Kozlow (Part Time: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday)
Student’s last name I-M
Head Counselor Mrs. Tammy Schoonover (Full time)
Student’s last name N-Z
Middle School Transition for Parents
■ Become a school partner by – Maintaining regular contact with teachers– Joining PTSA (Facebook page)– Volunteering (yes, we need you!)– Signing up for Hart weekly E-news &
E-connect
6th Grade Program Overview
Language ArtsLanguage ArtsHistoryScienceMathElective(s) – Exploration Wheel
Band/StringsChorus (A period)
Possible skills classP.E.LUNCH ● Special Education may be different schedule
6th Grade Block: Language Arts/HistoryCurriculum:
■ California English Language Arts and History Standards
■ Common Core ELA and content literacy standards
■ StudySync comprehensive ELA program
Language Arts
■ Writing: Main focus – Essay• Expository• Narrative• Argumentative• Literary Analysis
■ Grammar/Spelling/Vocabulary
Language Arts
Reading:• Selected readings• Core Novel – Number
the Stars• Independent Reading• Variety of short
non-fiction texts ***
Ancient History
* 6th grade history is an introductory course of Ancient Civilizations:■ Early Humans■ Mesopotamia■ Egypt■ Israelites ■ India■ China■ Greece■ Rome
6th Grade Science
■ Prentice Hall: Focus on Earth, Life, and Physical Sciences
6th Grade Science
Hands on laboratory experiments
6th Grade Science
Projects to highlight Science and Engineering Practices
6th Grade Science
Strong emphasis on current events and advances in science
6th Grade Science
■ Units– Scientific Method– Metric System– Earth’s Water, Atmosphere, Weather and Climate– Energy and Energy Transfer– Human Impact on the Environment– Cells and Heredity– Diversity of living things– Human Body Systems– Human health - Emotions, Stress, Nutrition, Fitness
and Internet Etiquette
Special Education
■ SDC Program■ Adaptive P.E.■ Speech and
Language Program/Services
■ Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program/Services
■ Resource Specialist Program– RS Classes in
Language Arts and Math that parallels curriculum
– Support in General Ed– RS Lab Classes
6th-Grade Math
■ Two courses: Math 6 and Math 6/7■ 5th-grade end-of-year placement test for placement
into Math 6/7– All 5th-graders take test by end of April– Will receive a letter with math placement during May– A “Beginning-Of-the-Year” test will be given at the start of
school in August to catch others that may qualify■ Optional Math Skills class
6th-grade Math
Pathway for most 6th-graders:- Math 6- Math 7- Math 8- By the end of 8th-grade, our minimum
goal is for all students to meet the 8th-grade Common Core standards.
Accelerated 4 or 5-year plan
- 4-year plan:- Math 6 or Math 6/7 in 6th-grade- Math 7/8 in 7th-grade- Algebra in 8th-grade
- 5-year plan- Math 6/7 in 6th-grade- Math 8/Algebra in 7th-grade- Honors Geometry in 8th-grade
6th-Grade Math
Pleasanton Unified School DistrictMathematics Pathways for Grades 5-12
5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Math 5 Math 6
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Math 7 Math 8
Geometry
Geo. and Alg II:
Course 1
Math II Math III
Algebra I
Math IV
Geometry, Algebra II (2 years of math in 3 years)UC and CSU approved
Geometry, Algebra II & PreCalculus is3 years of math in 2 years
Algebra II
Alg II & PreCalc Course 2
PreCalc
AP Calc AB/BC
Alg II or Honors
Honors PreCalcMath 6/7
Math 7/8 Algebra I Geometry or Honors
Math 8/ Alg
Honors Geometry
Honors Alg II
4 years of math in 3 years
5 years of math in 3 years
PreCalc or Honors
AP Calc BC
AP Calc AB/BC or
Math Analysis
Math Electives
(see high school program guide
for course offerings)
Last Revised 1/18/2017
6th-Grade Math
■ Go Math Textbook– Consumable – Online textbook available with video tutorials and lessons,
Spanish, extra practice, and Personal Math Trainer– Supplemental materials will be used
6th-Grade Math
● PUSD Math Pathways– https://sites.google.com/a/pleasantonusd.net/pusd-math/– Or PUSD website and search for ‘math pathways’● Note: Middle school Algebra and Geometry
grades will be posted on high school transcripts. When applying to colleges, they will see these grades. However, these grades will not be used for high school GPA.
Math Skills (6th, 7th, and 8th-grades) - Additional support math class for the students that
are not meeting math standards.- Homework help, reteaching of concepts, skills
practice, front-load/pre-teach lessons- NOT a homework club- Tentatively planning as an A-period class.
- Will not take the place of an elective- "A" period is held every day, 7:40am - 8:36am
except Wednesdays.
6th-Grade Math
Wheel Electives
The Exploration Wheel consists of 6 classes that are each six weeks in length. Students rotate through the
6 classes in random order.
Exploration Wheel Classes
■ Studio Art 6■ Integrated Technology 6■ Consumer and Family Studies 6■ Middle School Success 6 ■ Drama 6■ World Language
Elective Classes- 7/8
■ Studio Art; 7th and 8th grade■ STEAM; 7th and 8th grade■ Consumer and Family Studies; 7th & 8th■ Drama; 7th and 8th ■ Engineering (PLTW)■ Robotics (PLTW)■ Computer Science (PLTW)■ Digital Art■ World Languages■ Music
Intermediate Band or Strings I
■ Intermediate Band or■ Strings I (Check box on scheduling form).
Students who take Band or Strings class attend “A” period outside of the regular school day from 7:40 a.m. to 8:36 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. There is no “A” period on Wednesday.
“A” Period Chorus (Concert Choir)■ Introductory – no experience needed■ Offered at 7:40 – 8:36 a.m.■ Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday■ No “A” period on Wednesday
6th Grade PE
■ PE daily■ Square dance■ Uniforms■ Locks/Lockers■ Units■ Mile run
PBIS
PositivityRespectIntegrityDeterminationExcellence
Student Device InitiativePleasanton Unified School District
Community UpdateSpring 2018
Our District’s Vision: 21st Century Learning
The Pleasanton Unified School District intends to optimize student learning by using innovating technologies.
-- PUSD Strategic Plan
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All Roads Lead to 21st Century Learning
Critical Thinking (Plan)
Collaborate
Communicate CommunicateRefine timeline of tasks and communicate for implementation. Make adjustments as needed.
Critical ThinkingEstablish road map (vision, goals, timeline, process, and stakeholder participation).
CollaborateBuild on experience and learn more others, including outside of our Pleasanton community.
Create
CreateTrying new approaches to make something new. Moving from consuming to creating and apply knowledge.
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Our Journey
Curriculum: Overview
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Digital Literacy Content Standards
● International Society for Technology in Education Standards
● California State Standards
Adoptions
● Provide relevant and meaningful curriculum
● English/Language Arts, Mathematics, History, Social Science, Science
Assessment: Illuminate
“Be The Architect of Learning Experiences” -Catlin Tucker
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Curriculum: Digital CitizenshipSchool sites are incorporating responsible digital citizenship expectations into their Positive Behavioral Intervention Support (PBIS) matrices
● Respectful online behaviors towards other students and teachers● Ethical copyright, citation and media reuse practices● Responsible use of devices and equipment
Sample: Hart PRIDE and AMADOR PRIDE Behavior Expectations
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Learning and Collaborating from Other Districts with 1:1 Take-home Initiatives
Greater Bay Area● Acalanes HS District● Archbishop Riordan● Fairfield-Suisun SD● Martinez USD ● San Ramon Valley USD
California● Ceres USD ● Corcoran USD ● Madeira City Schools ● Petaluma Schools ● Pleasant Valley SD ● Pomona USD● Romoland SD ● San Ramon USD● Tustin USD● Grossmont High School Dist● Woodland JUSD
National:● Bemus Point Central SD● Union SD● Williamsville Central SD
We have learned from our past experiences in PUSD and from others, so can we provide our students the best learning experiences possible.
Learning WITH Our Colleagues
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Secondary Distribution Chart
*At the end of 2018-19 school year, 8th graders will be returning their device.**For the 2019-20 school year, incoming 6th graders will receive a one year old device.
Students will be issued a personal device, to use at home and at school, for multiple school years
For More InformationStudent Device
HandbookDistrict Website
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Next Steps…
- Counselor visits to elementary schools
- New student orientation on August 3rd
- Walk thru registration August 6th & 7th
- 1st day of school - August 13th
- How to Be Successful in Middle School Presentation - August 23, 2018 5:45pm
- Back to school night - August 23, 2018 6:30
Next Steps…
- Visit www.hartmiddleschool.org to sign up for Hart weekly E-news
- Visit Pleasantonusd.net to sign up for PUSD E-connect
- Update sports packets on file including doctor physical
Future Huskies…Any Questions?
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