1. An exciting new beginning!
WELCOME TO
VAN HOOSEN
Class of 2023
An exciting new beginning!
GO Vikings!

2. Van Hoosen Viking P.O.W.E.R.
Positive Ownership Well-mannered Excellence Respect

3. Today we are going to talk about…
Counselors – Who are we?
Daily Schedule
Courses
Registration Cards
Lockers
Planners
Student Activities/Clubs/Sports
School Spirit
Questions

4. What Does a Counselor Do?
Helps students when they have scheduling questions, problems, or changes.
Helps students work out problems with school, friends, or personal matters.
Makes classroom presentations about making good choices, staying organized, career exploration, and on other topics.

5. A counselor is someone you can talk to!

6. Typical Day Start 7:30 a.m. – End 2:27 p.m.
6 periods (about 58 minutes each)
Homeroom 7:30-7:40
1st hour 7:45-8:43
2nd hour 8:48-9:46
3rd hour 9:51-10:49
4th hour 10:54-11:51
Lunch (30 min) 11:53-12:23
5th hour 12:28-1:25
6th hour 1:30-2:27
5 minutes passing time between classes

7. Let’s Talk About Classes
Four class periods of core academics +
Two class periods of electives
= Six class periods

8. Every 6th grade student will have:
REQUIRED Classes
Every 6th grade student will have:
A Language Arts class all year,
a Math class all year,
a Science class all year,
and a World Studies class all year
Plus required electives……

9. Music Each 6th grader is required to take a year long music class.
Your choices are Instrumental Music or Vocal Music.

10. Instrumental Music Brass Percussion Learn how to play an instrument
The Basics:
Learn how to play an instrument
Types of instruments to choose from: Woodwind
Brass
Percussion

11. Vocal Music The Basics: Singing and rhythm Pitch & projection
Tone quality
Performance

12. Physical Education
Students are also required to take a 20 week (half-year) Physical Education class.

13. Elective Classes Students may choose one elective class
to complete their schedule.
The elective classes are each 20 weeks long (half-year).
The choices include:
Art
Global Digital Leadership
S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

14. ART 6 The Basics: Learn about color, elements of art and design
Draw, paint, work with clay, glazing, print-making, etc

15. Global Digital Leadership
The Basics:
Technology class with leadership activities, team building, goal setting
3-D printing, Google Cardboard (virtual reality), iPads, iMovie, coding, Makey Makey video game controllers, website creation, stop-motion videos, Prezi
Community partnerships with local businesses

16. S.T.E.M.
The Basics:
Working with concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Activities in the areas of robotics, coding, building structures, design, problem solving.

17. 6th Grade Registration Card
Complete this information with an adult at home
Do NOTHING here
Choose one
(X)
Rank these
(1, 2, 3)
Signatures here

18. Lockers
Your locker is your personal space where you keep your things (coat, backpack, books, etc)
You will get assigned a locker and combination at registration in the summer
Opening your locker takes a little practice, but you’ll get the hang of it very quickly!
ALWAYS keep your locker combination PRIVATE!

19. Your Planner You will use your planner every day!
You will be given a new planner each year.
What should I write in it?
What was covered in class
Homework that is assigned
Upcoming test/quiz dates
Project due dates
You will use your
planner every day!

20. STUDENT ACTIVITES - - GET INVOLVED!!!
Student council
After school activities/dances
Clubs
Intramurals
Performances
Interscholastic Sports in 7th/8th Grade

21. MORE VHMS OPPORTUNITIES - - GET INVOLVED!!!
EXAMPLES OF CLUBS
Anchors
Book Club
Chess
Ecology
Mathcounts
PTSA super students
Science Olympiad
Ski and Snowboard club
Yearbook
EXAMPLES OF INTRAMURALS
Maker Space (coding)
Archery
Running
Dodge Ball
Basketball
Jazz Band
Board games
Knitting
Many more as they become available.

22. VIKING SPIRIT How to Show VH colors are BLACK & WHITE
Spirit wear (t-shirts, hoodies, etc) can be ordered at registration
Student council sponsors many spirit days throughout the year
Support VH teams as a spectator
Attend after school activities
Get involved in clubs

23. 6th grade Registration Cards Due March 24th to your teacher
Welcome
Future Vikings
See You Soon!
6th grade Registration Cards Due March 24th to your teacher