HMS 5th-6th Grade Orientation 2012[1]

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Congratulations!

Middle School is a Great Place! Your student will have opportunities

to:

meet new people

develop new skills and interests

think about their goals for thefuture

choose classes and activities thatinterest them



How is Middle School Different?

A time of transition

More teachers, morestudents and more choices

Celebrations

Resources



Hines Middle School--Achieving Excellence--

School-Wide Focus andHarney District #3 leader in

Student EngagementStrategies

Leader in current professionaldevelopment implementation(Feldman, Jenkins, Marzano)

Leader in Technologyimplementation…iPads. All 6th grade students will be usingtechnology at a minimum of

every other day!!!



Registration SheetsRegistration forms to be handed

out this evening. Turn in thisevening or to the Slater officetomorrow!



Conversations

ContinueInformal email/questionnaires

and telephone questionsbetween HMS and elementaryteachers/administrators occur

throughout the spring.



Program of Study

4 Core Subjects(Taught Every Day)

English-Language Arts

Math, Science, and SocialStudies



Physical Education - all year every otherday

Technology Course – all year every otherday

6th Grade Elective PossibilitiesBand Math Lab

Math/Reading Literacy Reading Lab

Service Learning Publications

3-Week Wheel Teacher Aide

Leadership Ag. Science

6th grade Oregon Requirements can be accessed here

http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/real/standards/sbd.aspx

http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/real/standards/sbd.aspx



CCSS in action 2014-2015…implementation process beginning now

Writing Across

the Curriculum

Reading Acrossthe Curriculum

Math Across theCurriculum



A Student Schedule

Example A Example B

Period 1 Social Studies Period 1 Science

Period 2 Math Period 2 Math

Period 3 Science Period 3 Language ArtsPeriod 4 Language Arts Period 4 Social Studies

Period 5A Lunch Period 5A Math Intervention

Period 5 B Wheel — Historical Simulation Period 5B Lunch

Writing, Life Science, etc.

Period 6 Band Period 6 Service Learning

Period 7 Phys. Education/Comp Apps. Period 7 Phys. Education/Comp Apps.Period 8 Advisory Period 8 Advisory



Welcome Letter

Current 6th graders writefriendly letters to 5th gradestudents and describe ourschool and what it is like to

be in 6th grade.



At HMS we make learning

engaging and FUN!!!







Transportation & Attendance

First Time Bus Riders - You willreceive information at registration.

Attendance - We want your childhere every day he/she is not ill.

Absences – please notify the school

when your child is absent with aphone call!



Lockers

6th graders’ biggest fear!Practice today!!!

This is your locker!!!

Keep lock combination a secret.No need for your own lock.

Teachers will teach and review

locker organization the first

week.Backpacks are kept in

lockers and must be smallenough to fit.



http://www.burnsschools.k12.or.us/



Communication and Safety

The safety of every HMSstudent is important to us.

We MUST be able to contact you or a relative during theday.

Please ensure your

information is current in ouroffice!!!

Beeper Number

Cell Phone Number

Let us know when

numbers change.



Health Concerns

•Required Immunizations for 6th

Graders•Special Health Concerns

•

Medication Policy•Absences and Gym Notes





After School Program

4 days a week, September-June

3:35-4:30 on Mondays!!!

3:35 - 4:15 PM Tues.-Thurs.Homework Help

Kids Club on Mondays

Professional Development

Sports

Fall, Winter, Spring



Registration Day!!!





6th Grade Welcome and WelcomeBack Dance

Thursday, in late August or early

September!!

7:00-8:30 PM

Cost - $3.00

6th-8th gradeSponsored by our

leadership class!!!



FAQs and Answers•Where will sixth graders be located?

•Lockers usually together

•How much “mixing” does 6th do with 7th/8th?•Classes traditionally only 6th, but some mixing in electives

•What about dances?•6th graders eligible

•Is there a daily call-up system for absent children?• Yes! Ensure your information is updated at registration

•What are the school mascot and colors?•Scotties, Green and Gold

•How long are class periods?•40 minutes and 55 minutes

Further Questions:

Give us a call or

shoot us an email!



Schedule Tonight!!!

STATIONS TO INCLUDE

A) Gymnasium 6:20-6:25

B) Library 6:27-6:32

C) Harney CountyTeacher of the Year’sRoom 6:34-6:39

D) Locker Station 6:41-

6:46 E) PASS Station 6:48-

6:53(CommunicationHome)

F) Cafeteria 6:55-7:00

STATIONS —5 min per

2 min passing period

A-D (A. Zamora/C. Eggle)

E-H (A. Nonnemacher/A.Burri)

J-M (H. West/Z. Young)

N-Si (T. Recanzone/M.

Parks) Sk-Th (G. Gibbon/S.

Shelman)

Ti-Z (C. Clemens/K.

Friedrichsen) I. Nelsen



Have A Good Evening

and thank you for

attending.

Have a wonderful 6th

grade experience!

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