HOLLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL’S WELCOME TO HOLLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL’S BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT TEAM UNITY 2016-2017

SCHEDULING AND TEAMING The rotating schedule provides students with opportunities: to have different classes at different times during the school day to eat lunch with students from all teams throughout the year to meet the varied learning styles of all students to build organizational skills A copy of the schedule is available on the Team Unity website

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 1 6 4 7 5 2 3 TIME 8:07 – 8:12   DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 8:07 – 8:12 Homeroom 8:15 – 8:45 RA 8:48 – 9:32 1 6 4 7 5 9:35 – 10:19 2 10:22-11:06 3 11:06-11:36 First Lunch 11:36-12:06 Second Lunch 12:06-12:36 Third Lunch 12:39-1:25 1:28-2:12 2:15 – 3:00

HOMEROOM, RESOURCE/ACTIVITY PERIOD, and CLINIC Homeroom: 8:07-8:12 AM each morning Importance of sending in absence notes Resource/Activity Period: 8:15-8:45 AM each morning Time for students to leave homeroom for band, chorus, orchestra, clubs, and other activities Other students remain in homeroom to read or study silently Students can work with individual teachers for extra help and/or to make up missed work - students need to obtain a pass It is NOT a time to complete homework Clinic: 3:05-3:45 PM every Thursday afternoon Students can work with individual teachers for extra help and/or to make up work Buses are available at 4:00 PM for students

HMS and the TEAM UNITY WEBSITE HOMEWORK Homework … Opportunity to reinforce and extend learning experiences Integral part of the learning process Teachers coordinate the scheduling of assignments, tests, and projects to help children develop study and time management skills Homework assignments are typically listed on teachers’ websites. However, we encourage students to make good use of their homework assignment book throughout the year. HMS and the TEAM UNITY WEBSITE View team activities, homework assignments, class activities, team calendar, and school announcements Encourage use of teachers’ websites when absent Students can access their student account through Ericom

HOME ACCESS CENTER (H.A.C.) NOVEMEBER CONFERENCES View student information, keep track of student progress Provides the opportunity to stay up-to-date on current assignments, due dates, and current grades for each class Students and parents are encouraged to use H.A.C. throughout the year A link to H.A.C. through the HMS website, the Team Unity website, and teacher websites NOVEMEBER CONFERENCES Monday, November 21st – afternoon and evening Tuesday, November 22nd – afternoon Wednesday, November 23rd – morning Letters will be sent (via e-mail) to all parents at the beginning of November to ALL Team Unity students indicating whether a conference is necessary at that time Conferences will be scheduled ELECTRONICALLY

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING TONIGHT! PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUR TEAM UNITY WEBSITE FOR ALL OF THIS INFORMATION!