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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.