Hudson Middle School Parent Orientation KW Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Faces to Know Dr. Kim Cockley Mrs. Karen Weber Mrs. Courtney Wood KW Dr. Kim Cockley Mrs. Karen Weber Mrs. Courtney Wood Building Principal 6th Grade Principal 6th Grade Counselor

Middle School Philosophy HMS staff …. Is centered on the whole child Understands the social, emotional and physical changes of students this age Places emphasis on developing personal organization systems and responsibility Places an emphasis on academic success Offers varied experiences for our children to try new things and succeed Student Council, Drama Club KW

Communities 6th 7th 8th Integrity Mix Respect Service KW

Community Population KW *Number of students per community

Important Information Transition Between Buildings— Philosophy of Sixth Grade Teachers -whole child -promote respect and responsibility -encourage belonging -recognize individual needs Middle School Schedule KW

Types of Classes 4 Core Classes Encore Classes Language Arts Band Math Science Social Studies Encore Classes Band Choir Orchestra Study Hall /Team Support PE (not optional) Art: Painting and Drawing Art: Cartooning and Comics Music: Musical Explorations Music: The Voice Notes: Library is not a scheduled class; services are interwoven through-out the MS experience. Study Hall is a large group study time in the Commons during an Encore period. Team Support is a small group study time in a teacher’s classroom during the second Encore period. CW Selecting classes following April 21 showcase Band, Orchestra, Choir, learn about art and music electives One elective course is required during 6th grade

Sixth Grade Schedule Period Type of Class / Length 1 Encore (40) 2 3 4 5 Lunch (30) 6 7/8 Core (61) Advisory/ Focus / RTI 30 CW This is an example of a 6th grade schedule for the 2017-18 school year. The placement of encore classes may change.

6th Grade Daily Schedule CW

Sixth Grade Electives Band : every day for the entire year Orchestra : every day for the entire year Choir : every day for the entire year (unless also taking Band or Orchestra) Music Electives: every other day for entire year Art Electives: every other day for entire year M/W or T/Th Weeks: (PE, Study hall, etc.) M, W and every other Friday T, Th and every other Friday. CW Requiring an elective for 6th grade Individual decisions for students on IEP

Guidance Information Our school counselors stay with students for their 3 years of middle school. This rotation allows for the development of a trusting and stable relationship for parents and students. In addition, it allows for the continuity of important information regarding students between each grade level. Role of the School Counselor: Support the academic, personal, social & emotional growth of students Advocate for students/meet with students Liaison between teachers and family Create and manage student schedules Present classroom guidance lessons CW

Communication Students Planners/ Google Calendar E-mail (weberk@hudson.edu) 8 total letters (7 letters of last name/first initial) Home Access Center (www.hudson.k12.oh.us) Student Grades and Information Register on website for announcements/alerts (Reminder: change your notifications on website to Hudson Middle School) Lunch Payments/ Fee Payments (mypaymentsplus.com) KW

Important Dates March/April August mark your calendars now! 6th Grade Counselor meets with 5th Grade teachers HMS Electives Showcase/Tours August mark your calendars now! Community Postings – Friday August 4th after 4 pm 6th Grade Registration – August 9th @ HMS (Schedule, Lockers, Pictures, Chromebooks) Open Building – Monday, August 14th (Organize lockers, Walk Classroom Schedule) Open House – Tuesday, August 22nd KW

PTO/VIP Volunteer Forms available near main office Supply Sale General Information KW

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