WELCOME! 5th Grade Parent Night Highland Hills Middle School Tuesday April 20, 2015

Parent Orientation Agenda Welcome – Dr. Steve Griffin, Principal Our Mission and Vision Music Teachers – Mr. Stone, Ms. Kraft, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Yankey, Ms. Johnson, and Mr. Elmore PTO Renaissance – Mrs. Braswell Transitioning from elementary to middle school 5th and 6th Grade Assistant Principal– Dr. Dwight Beall 7th and 8th Grade Assistant Principal– Mrs. Emily Hatton Special Education Facilitator – Mr. Tim French School Resource Officer – Mr. Spurgeon Frequently Asked Questions School Tour

Ms. Braswell – PTO President We would love to have you join!

HHMS Jaguars Our Mission Statement Expect Excellence. Realize Potential. Our Vision Find Success Within.

HHMS 5th Grade Team Jerimi Campbell Scott Ferriell Jaynie Rockhill Lauren Meunier Julie Kaiser Amy Paul Jeff Smith Katie Kraft Sara Fox Bea Harper Jodi Hogan Dwight Beall Scott Ferriell Kim Gallegos Kim Guy Megan Roof Amanda Harper Laura Taylor Michele Hunt Bill Wilbert Beth Wilbur Kathy Johnson Rene Strause

Dr. Dwight Beall Assistant Principal Grades 5 and 6

Mrs. Emily Hatton Assistant Principal 7th and 8th grade

Mrs. Rene Strause 5th grade Counselor

5th – 8th grade Special Education Facilitator Mr. Tim French 5th – 8th grade Special Education Facilitator

5th grade Schedule Two teacher teams Math/Science Teacher ELA/Social Studies Teacher Encore (Specials) Teacher

What to expect… Rigorous Academics Social development Challenging, nurturing learning environment Individual responsibility

Safety is our #1 Priority Safety policy – Anyone that commits, or threatens to commit, an aggressive act towards another person will be suspended and/or expelled. Lunch Time Detention (LTD) TTD (Dismissal from class) Suspension Alternative Lab (SAL) Out of School Suspension (OSS) Officer Spurgeon (SRO) – Full time police officer

Important Dates Elective Selection Sheet due to elem. 4th grade student tours in May. Registration – July 21 and 22 Noon to 3 and 4 to 7 pm (online option as well). Be a Better Jag Day! July 24 9:30 – noon. First Student Day July 29, 2015.

www.nafcs.k12.in.us Parent Tell me about Student Enrollment/Transfers 2015-16

Frequently Asked Questions Will my 5th grader be mingling with older students? There will be minimal interaction between 5th graders and older students (bus rides to and from school). What about lunch? Students will eat lunch by grade level. How many teachers will my child see each day? Three. They will see their Math/Science teacher, their English/Social Studies Teacher and their “encore” teacher (Art/Music/PE/Health).

FAQ’s Continued May I visit my child’s classroom? Yes, please let the teacher know you are coming and sign in at the front office. We welcome your presence! Where are the 5th grade classrooms? Our 5th grade students are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors (in low traffic areas). Will 5th graders be included in extra-curricular activities? Yes, 5th graders are included in all of our extra-curricular offerings. Will there be before and after school care offered? Before/After school child care is offered by the YMCA. Will online registration be available? Yes, you will receive a letter in late June/early July. Online registration may be paid with a credit card (no charge this year!).

Contact Information Attendance line 542-3101 Main office 542-8501 Teachers 542-8501 + extension # Hhms.nafcs.k12.in.us

Special Thanks Teacher Volunteers Parent Volunteers You