HARVEST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL Scheduling Information For Incoming 6 th Grade Parents 2011-2012 Scheduling Information For Incoming 6 th Grade Parents 2011-2012.

HARVEST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOLHARVEST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Scheduling InformationFor Incoming 6th Grade Parents

2011-2012

Scheduling InformationFor Incoming 6th Grade Parents

2011-2012

Topics for DiscussionTopics for Discussion

Introductions

What to Expect in Middle School

How to Be Successful in Middle School

6th Grade Program Overview

Course Descriptions From Teachers

Questions

Introductions

What to Expect in Middle School

How to Be Successful in Middle School

6th Grade Program Overview

Course Descriptions From Teachers

Questions

ADMINISTRATIONADMINISTRATION

Principal: Ken Rocha

Vice Principal: Kathleen Rief

Principal: Ken Rocha

Vice Principal: Kathleen Rief

COUNSELORSCOUNSELORS

Monica Wharton

Jennifer Campbell

Reine Anderson

Linda Carey

Monica Wharton

Jennifer Campbell

Reine Anderson

Linda Carey

WHAT TO EXPECT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL - PARENTS

WHAT TO EXPECT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL - PARENTS

Your “puppies” turn into “cats” …

Toddlers and Teens – one and the same??

Your “puppies” turn into “cats” …

Toddlers and Teens – one and the same??

WHAT CHANGES??WHAT CHANGES??

Many changes in Physical, Cognitive (thinking processes) and Social/Emotional

PHYSICAL

Body Changes! (Weight, Muscle Mass, Strength) … need more food and sleep!

Concern about appearance Personal Hygiene & Nutrition

Many changes in Physical, Cognitive (thinking processes) and Social/Emotional

PHYSICAL

Body Changes! (Weight, Muscle Mass, Strength) … need more food and sleep!

Concern about appearance Personal Hygiene & Nutrition

WHAT CHANGES??WHAT CHANGES??

COGNITIVE

Preteen concrete thinkers (Black & white) etc. Maturity = understanding complex issues, even when they

don’t agree

YOU MAY SEE MORE ARGUING – RATIONILIZING THEIR NEEDS (new phone, curfew etc.)

Arguing becomes more sophisticated – wears you down! Abstract thinking (can see their future …)

COGNITIVE

Preteen concrete thinkers (Black & white) etc. Maturity = understanding complex issues, even when they

don’t agree

YOU MAY SEE MORE ARGUING – RATIONILIZING THEIR NEEDS (new phone, curfew etc.)

Arguing becomes more sophisticated – wears you down! Abstract thinking (can see their future …)

WHAT CHANGES??WHAT CHANGES??

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL

Same hormones for physical bring on emotional changes (mood swings …)

Acceptance – peer relationships (fitting in) FRIENDS! (May choose friends over parents for

confiding in, solving problems etc.) Moving towards independence

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL

Same hormones for physical bring on emotional changes (mood swings …)

Acceptance – peer relationships (fitting in) FRIENDS! (May choose friends over parents for

confiding in, solving problems etc.) Moving towards independence

THIS IS A GREAT TRANSITION

THIS IS A GREAT TRANSITION

Be gentle with yourself. Be gentle with your child. Choose your battles wisely.

Maintain your sense of humor!

Be gentle with yourself. Be gentle with your child. Choose your battles wisely.

Maintain your sense of humor!

WHAT CAN PARENTS DO TO HELP THEIR MIDDLE SCHOOLER BE SUCCESSFUL?

WHAT CAN PARENTS DO TO HELP THEIR MIDDLE SCHOOLER BE SUCCESSFUL?

Attend important events - like “Back to School Night”.

Understand your child’s schedule & classes.

Know each teacher’s expectations.

Check teachers’ websites for HW, messages and grades.

Contact teachers first with questions about expectations, problems, or for extra help.

Check your child’s organizer nightly and check HW for completion.

Monitor your child’s grades on Zangle.

Attend important events - like “Back to School Night”.

Understand your child’s schedule & classes.

Know each teacher’s expectations.

Check teachers’ websites for HW, messages and grades.

Contact teachers first with questions about expectations, problems, or for extra help.

Check your child’s organizer nightly and check HW for completion.

Monitor your child’s grades on Zangle.

WHAT CAN YOUR CHILD DO TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN MIDDLE SCHOOL?WHAT CAN YOUR CHILD DO TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN MIDDLE SCHOOL?

Attend school regularly. Be prepared for class (materials & brain)! Get plenty of rest and eat healthy foods. Understand teachers’ expectations. Be focused and attentive in class. Ask for help when needed. Use his/her organizer faithfully. Do nightly homework. Turn work in on time. Study for tests.

Attend school regularly. Be prepared for class (materials & brain)! Get plenty of rest and eat healthy foods. Understand teachers’ expectations. Be focused and attentive in class. Ask for help when needed. Use his/her organizer faithfully. Do nightly homework. Turn work in on time. Study for tests.

6TH GRADE PROGRAM OVERVIEWSAMPLE SCHEDULE

6TH GRADE PROGRAM OVERVIEWSAMPLE SCHEDULE

1. Language Arts2. Language Arts3. History4. LUNCH (all 6th graders - 4th period)

5. Math6. Science7. Physical Education (P.E.)8. Elective Wheel

1. Language Arts2. Language Arts3. History4. LUNCH (all 6th graders - 4th period)

5. Math6. Science7. Physical Education (P.E.)8. Elective Wheel

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6TH GRADE PROGRAM OVERVIEWSAMPLE SCHEDULE

6TH GRADE PROGRAM OVERVIEWSAMPLE SCHEDULE

A. A period PE1. Language Arts2. Language Arts3. History4. LUNCH (all 6th graders - 4th period)

5. Math6. Science7. Band/Strings8. Elective Wheel

A. A period PE1. Language Arts2. Language Arts3. History4. LUNCH (all 6th graders - 4th period)

5. Math6. Science7. Band/Strings8. Elective Wheel

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AND NOW…

A FEW WORDS FROM THE 6TH GRADE

TEACHERS

AND NOW…

A FEW WORDS FROM THE 6TH GRADE

TEACHERS

LANGUAGE ARTS/HISTORY BLOCKLANGUAGE ARTS/HISTORY BLOCK

LANGUAGE ARTSLANGUAGE ARTS• Writing: persuasive, response to literature, Writing: persuasive, response to literature, expository, narrative, research.expository, narrative, research.• Reading: Reading: ““Where The Red Fern Grows”Where The Red Fern Grows”““The Cay”The Cay”• Grammar/SpellingGrammar/Spelling• Public SpeakingPublic Speaking

HISTORYHISTORY• Focus of Ancient CivilizationsFocus of Ancient Civilizations

MATH

Course 2 (Sequence 2)

6TH GRADE

Course 1 (Sequence 1)

Algebra 1(Sequence 2)

7TH GRADE

Course 2 (Sequence 1)

H Geometry(Sequence 2)

8TH GRADE

Algebra 1(Sequence 1)

Most Students

“Sequence 2” - Advanced Placement based on test score, performance in 5th grade classroom and teacher’s assessment. Movement during 1st semester at HP as appropriate.

Advanced

Constant AssessmentAlgebra 1

(Readiness)

6TH GRADE SCIENCE6TH GRADE SCIENCE

Curriculum Plate Tectonics Earth’s Structure Shaping Earth’s Surface Earth and Life History Ecology Scientific Investigation

Curriculum Plate Tectonics Earth’s Structure Shaping Earth’s Surface Earth and Life History Ecology Scientific Investigation

Classwork Lecture Discussion Lab Computer simulations Group work Videos

Classwork Lecture Discussion Lab Computer simulations Group work Videos

ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES

Dance Wrestling

Basketball Softball

Football Hockey

Ultimate Frisbee Badminton/Paddle Tennis

Lacrosse Track and Field

Tumbling Volleyball

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E.)PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E.)

Fitnessgram RequirementsFitnessgram Requirements

Push ups

Curl ups

Sit and Reach

Trunk Lift

Pacer Mile Run

Girls 10-20 20-32 9-12 9-12 23-51 Under 11 minutes

Boys 15-30 25-45 9-12 8-12 41-83 Under 9:30

1 Be there and be on time. Don’t miss class, don’t be tardy.

2 Be properly dressed.

3 Participate to the best of your ability.

These students are properly dressed for class

These students are properly dressed for class

This student has put their uniform over their school

clothes. This is not allowed.

This student has put their uniform over their school

clothes. This is not allowed.

These students are wearing flip flops to

class. This is not allowed.

These students are wearing flip flops to

class. This is not allowed.

LOCKER ROOM

LOCKER ROOM

Each student is issued their own small locker.

Do not share lockers or combinations with other students

Each student is issued their own small locker.

Do not share lockers or combinations with other students

LOCKER ROOM

LOCKER ROOM

Each student may use the big locker during Physical Education class only.

Each student may use the big locker during Physical Education class only.

ELECTIVE WHEEL

ELECTIVE WHEEL

Art 6Computer 6

Speech/Drama 6World Language 6

Quest 6Consumer Family Studies 6

(Home Ec.)/Health

Art 6Computer 6

Speech/Drama 6World Language 6

Quest 6Consumer Family Studies 6

(Home Ec.)/Health

STRINGS & BANDSTRINGS & BAND

Intermediate Band(woodwinds, brass, percussion)

Strings I(violin, viola, cello, bass)

Intermediate Band(woodwinds, brass, percussion)

Strings I(violin, viola, cello, bass)

GATE PROGRAMGATE PROGRAM

Parent MeetingTuesday, February 15th

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Parent MeetingTuesday, February 15th

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

LAPTOP PROGRAMLAPTOP PROGRAM

LAPTOP students will be scheduled into laptop classes for:

1. Language Arts/History Block, and

2. Science.

Parent Meeting on February 15th , 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the MPR

LAPTOP students will be scheduled into laptop classes for:

1. Language Arts/History Block, and

2. Science.

Parent Meeting on February 15th , 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the MPR

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

Students who are currently in Special Education at their elementary school, will have a transition IEP meeting before the end of the year.

Recommendations will be made by their current case-manager for placement in appropriate classes at the middle school.

Students who are currently in Special Education at their elementary school, will have a transition IEP meeting before the end of the year.

Recommendations will be made by their current case-manager for placement in appropriate classes at the middle school.

IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTSIMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS

WEB (Welcome EveryBody) new student WEB (Welcome EveryBody) new student orientation & Registration - in August orientation & Registration - in August

Scheduling forms are due back Wednesday, Scheduling forms are due back Wednesday, February 16February 16thth, 2011 to your child’s 5, 2011 to your child’s 5thth grade grade teacher.teacher.

OPEN ENROLLMENTOPEN ENROLLMENT

If you have Open Enrolled (OE) to Harvest Park from your child’s elementary school …

Scheduling paperwork should be completed for the middle school for which your child is zoned; and turned into their 5th grade teacher. Once OE’s are approved, your child’s information will be sent to Harvest Park from their elementary school.

If you have Open Enrolled (OE) to Harvest Park from your child’s elementary school …

Scheduling paperwork should be completed for the middle school for which your child is zoned; and turned into their 5th grade teacher. Once OE’s are approved, your child’s information will be sent to Harvest Park from their elementary school.

QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

Contact your child’s counselor via e-mail or at (925) 426-4457.

Please read through the online course handbook with your child.

Contact your child’s counselor via e-mail or at (925) 426-4457.

Please read through the online course handbook with your child.