1. Hudson Middle School Parent OrientationKW
Wednesday, April 19, 2017

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

3. 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

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

5. Community Population KW
*Number of students per community

6. 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

7. 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

8. Sixth Grade Schedule Period Type of Class / Length 1 Encore (40) 23 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 school year.
The placement of encore classes may change.

9. 6th Grade Daily ScheduleCW

10. 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

11. 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

12. Communication Students Planners/ Google Calendar
8 total letters (7 letters of last name/first initial)
Home Access Center (
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

13. 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

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

15. Questions ????