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HARVEST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

HARVEST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL. Scheduling Information For Incoming 6 th Grade Parents 2012-2013. Topics for Discussion. Introductions What to Expect in Middle School How to Be Successful in Middle School 6 th Grade Program Overview Course Descriptions From Teachers Questions.

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HARVEST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

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  1. HARVEST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL Scheduling Information For Incoming 6th Grade Parents 2012-2013

  2. Topics 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

  3. ADMINISTRATION Principal Ken Rocha Vice Principal Kathleen Rief

  4. COUNSELORS Counselor A-I: Monica Wharton/Jennifer Campbell Counselor J-Se: Linda Carey Counselor Sh-Z: Reine Anderson

  5. WHAT CHANGES?? • Many changes in Physical, Cognitive (thinking processes) and Social/Emotional PHYSICAL • Body Changes! (muscle mass, strength, weight) … need more food and sleep! • Concern about appearance • Personal hygiene & nutrition

  6. WHAT CHANGES? COGNITIVE • Preteen concrete thinkers • Maturity = understanding complex issues, even when they don’t agree • YOU MAY SEE MORE ARGUING – RATIONALIZING THEIR NEEDS (new phone, curfew etc.) • Arguing becomes more sophisticated – wears you down! • Abstract thinking (can see their future …)

  7. WHAT CHANGES?? SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL • Same hormones 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

  8. WHAT TO EXPECT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL - PARENTS • Your “puppies” turn into “cats” … • Toddlers and Teens – one and the same??

  9. THIS IS A GREAT TRANSITION • Be gentle with yourself. • Be gentle with your child. • Choose your battles wisely. • Maintain your sense of humor!

  10. 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.

  11. 6TH GRADE PROGRAM OVERVIEWSAMPLE SCHEDULE • Language Arts • Language Arts • History • LUNCH (all 6th graders - 4th period) • Math • Science • Physical Education (P.E.) • Elective Wheel (Art, Quest, Consumer & Family Skills, Computers, Speech/Drama, World Language) } BLOCK

  12. 6TH GRADE PROGRAM OVERVIEWSAMPLE SCHEDULE WITH BAND/STRINGS • A period PE • Language Arts • Language Arts • History • LUNCH (all 6th graders - 4th period) • Math • Science • Band/Strings • Elective Wheel (Art, Quest, Consumer & Family Skills, Computers, Speech/Drama, World Language) } BLOCK

  13. AND NOW… A FEW WORDS FROM THE 6TH GRADE TEACHERS

  14. LANGUAGE ARTS/HISTORY BLOCK • LANGUAGE ARTS (2 class periods) • Writing: persuasive, response to literature, expository, narrative, research. • Reading: • “Where The Red Fern Grows” • “The Cay” • Grammar/Spelling/Vocabulary • Public Speaking • HISTORY (1 class period) • Focus of Ancient Civilizations

  15. MATH 6TH GRADE 7TH GRADE 8TH GRADE Course 1 (Sequence 1) Course 2 (Sequence 1) Most Students Algebra 1 (Sequence 1) Algebra 1 (Readiness) Constant Assessment Course 2 (Sequence 2) Algebra 1 (Sequence 2) H Geometry (Sequence 2) Advanced “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.

  16. 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 6TH GRADE SCIENCE

  17. ACTIVITIES PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E.)

  18. Fitnessgram Requirements

  19. These students are properly dressed for class

  20. This student has put her uniform over her school clothes. This is not allowed. These students are wearing flip flops to class. This is not allowed.

  21. WHAT HURTS MY PE GRADE? Each non-dress costs my grade 4 points Wearing other people’s clothes is a non-dress Each missed mile costs my grade 4 points Each non-participation costs my grade 4 points Each misbehavior can cost my grade 5 points Each absence or tardy can cost my grade 1 point Chewing gum, candy or food can cost 3 points

  22. LOCKER ROOM Each student is issued their own small locker. Do not share lockers or combinations with other students

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

  24. LOCKER ROOM What goes in the big locker? • Your backpack may not fit, but your valuables will. • All valuables: Laptop, wallet, phone, ipod, keys, money, jewelry, lunch, drinks, etc…

  25. ELECTIVE WHEEL • Art 6 • Computer 6 • Speech/Drama 6 • World Language 6 • Quest 6 • Consumer Family Studies 6 (Home Ec.)/Health

  26. STRINGS & BAND Intermediate Band (woodwinds, brass, percussion) Strings I (violin, viola, cello, bass)

  27. GATE PROGRAM Parent Meeting Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 7:15 – 8:15 p.m.

  28. LAPTOP PROGRAM LAPTOP students will be scheduled into laptop classes for: 1. Language Arts/History Block 2. Science LAPTOP Parent Meeting on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the MPR

  29. SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM • Students who are currently in Special Education at their elementary school, will continue to receive services, as specified in their current IEP. • Recommendations will be made by their current case-manager for placement in appropriate classes at the middle school.

  30. IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS • WEB (Welcome EveryBody) new student orientation & Registration - in August • Scheduling forms are due back Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 to your child’s 5th grade teacher.

  31. Students entering 6th – 12th grade will need proof of a Tdap Booster (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) before starting school.Check district WEBSITE for more information. IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFO

  32. OPEN 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.

  33. QUESTIONS • Contact your child’s counselor via e-mail or at (925) 426-4457. • Please read through the online course handbook with your child.

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