1. WELCOME to Hudson Bend Middle School Planning for 2018-2019

2. Mr. Payne Principal
Tom

3. Assistant Principals
Tom
Ms. Foreman
7th grade
Mrs. Bernard
8th grade

4. COUNSELORS Mrs. Ferguson All of 7th grade 6th grade A-J Mrs. Figg
Tom
Mrs. Ferguson
All of 7th grade
6th grade A-J
Mrs. Figg
All of 8th grade
6th grade K-Z

5. Hudson Bend Middle School
Mascot: Buccaneer
School Colors: Black, White, Silver
6th Grade House Color: Yellow
We LOVE our 6th graders!
Tom

6. Middle School Requirements
Ferg

7. Choices for Physical Education
6th graders will have the option of taking:
PE/Health
Rhythm & Movement (Dance)/Health
PE Waiver (Application due 6/19/18)
Off Campus PE Waiver students must:
Complete the application in the course catalog and sign up for the Health exam - both forms are already on our website (Main district page, Families tab, select: Off Campus P.E.)
Pass 6th grade health exam this summer with an 80 or better
Make sure you are using an approved provider
After choosing PE or R&M, students pick two electives.
Ferg

8. & Fine Arts Choices One elective must be a Fine Arts class:
Art, Theater Arts, Band, Choir, or Orchestra
If you are going to take two fine arts electives, one must be a music class
&
Ferg

9. So Many Choices! Other electives include: Tech Applications
Digital Graphics
Math or Reading Enrichment
ESL
Discovery is an elective for students who qualify for the GT program.
6th grade students choose between academic and Pre-AP in Language Arts and Math
Ferg

10. Academic or Pre-AP? Characteristics of successful Pre-AP students:
Have a history of completing and submitting work in a timely manner
Have 5th grade teacher’s recommendation
Exhibit a high level of organizational and study skills
Have high intellectual creative ability
Be able to handle increased homework expectations
Be able to work well independently and in groups
Have good time management skills
Ferg

11. Choice Sheet Complete all requested information
Review choices & make sure everything is completed.
CHECK
Required Academic Courses
NUMBER electives in order of preference!
Must have parent signature
Figg

12. Returning the Choice Selection Form
Please return the course selection forms to your 5th grade teacher by Wednesday, January 31, 2018.
Please return this form even if you think you will be attending another school or district.
Figg

13. Schedule Changes
Schedule changes will be considered only in the event of inappropriate placement, movement between academic and Pre-AP classes, lack of prerequisites, an error in enrollment or a scheduling conflict.
Since there are no single-semester courses in middle school, no mid-year schedule changes will be approved.
All schedule changes must be requested by the counselor and ultimately approved by the principal.
Requests for elective changes will not be honored.
Figg

14. 7 Period Day Schedule 48 Minute Classes Math Language Arts Science
4 Academic Courses
Math
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Physical Education or Rhythm & Movement [Dance]
Fine Arts Elective
Art, Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theatre Arts
Elective
Fine Arts, Technology, Enrichment, or Discovery
48 Minute Classes
Figg

15. Bell Schedule Go Time! Schedule (M, T, W, TH) Fridays
Broadcast & Club Schedule
Fridays
All 6th Graders have lunch at the same time
Figg
Go Time!:
Announcements, Advisory, Table Talks, Team Building, Enrichment, Tutorials, Study Hall, Silent Reading, Library, Computer Lab
**Monday- iRise**
**Tuesday- Go Time!**
**Wednesday- Go Time!**
**Thursday- Go Time!**
**Friday- Broadcast & Club Time Schedule**
Broadcast & Clubs:
1st Semester Clubs– 6th Grade Club and Peer Mentoring
2nd Semester Clubs– Free Choice Clubs like book club,, sports club, mountain biking club, foreign language club, rubic’s cube club, board games & puzzles

16. Example 6th Grade Schedule
Period Class
1 Math
2 PE/Dance
3 Language Arts
Lunch (30 minutes)
4 Science
5 Fine Arts Elective
6 World Cultures
Go Time! (24 Minutes)
7 Elective
Figg

17. Professional Learning Communities - Teams
Your Student
Math
Social Studies
Science
Language Arts
All Students
Core Teacher
Special Education Teacher
(Resource & Inclusion)
“Color” PLC
“Content” PLC
Tom

18. State Assessment at the Secondary Level
Grades 6-8 STAAR
Reading: 6, 7, 8
Math: 6, 7, 8
Writing: 7
Science: 8
Social Studies: 8
High School STAAR EOCs
Math
English
Science
Social Studies
Algebra I
English I
English II
Biology
U.S. History
Tom
All high school students are assessed through the STAAR test. Students must receive a passing score on the EOC Assessments listed above.

19. Guide to Academic Resources
Homework Hall - Homework Hall is a supervised meeting place for students wishing to work on homework after school.
Meets Monday-Thursday 4:05-5:00 PM.
Before/After School Tutoring - Many teachers are available either before or after school to help students with subject specific questions. Arrangements can be made by either the requesting student or by contacting the teacher via /phone.
GO Time! - Dedicated 24 minute period in the daily bell schedule. GO Time! offers teachers a time during the school day to provide both additional support and enrichment opportunities.
CMC Content Mastery Center - A supervised location where students can go before school to work on homework. During the school day, students can use this center as a test taking center or to receive additional support.
Tom

20. Guide to Academic Resources
Student Planners - Teachers Schoology pages for two way communication with students and parents. However, the most accurate information is still given each day by the teacher for students to record in their daily planner or device.  
Schoology - A Learning Management System that organizes announcements, assessments, and academic resources into a single site.
TxConnect - Parents can use this resource to check grades online. Sign up on our school website.
LT APP!
Tom

21. The 4 Anti-Bullying Rules
We will not bully others.
We will try to help those who are getting bullied.
We will try to include others who are left out.
If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.
Tom

22. Things I need to know to be successful at HBMS
The info on…
Lockers and Textbooks
Dress Code
Electronic Devices
Tom

23. Practice, Practice, Practice!!!
Lockers and Textbooks
Lockers, class lists, and pre-ordered school supplies will be distributed to all 6th graders at Buc Bash the week before school starts.
Practice, Practice, Practice!!!
Learn how to open a combination lock BEFORE the first day of school. This will relieve
A LOT of stress.
String backpacks are the way to go.
Tom

24. Dress Code No Hats/Bandanas
Skirts/Shorts must be finger length (girls)
Cover midriffs/no see-through
Sleeves must cover collarbone (tank tops must be two finger-lengths wide; no spaghetti straps, etc.) and must be snug under the armpit
No pajamas or slippers
Tom

25. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
Everyone doesn’t have a smartphone or electronic devices but if you do, here are the guidelines.
Electronic devices, especially phones (cameras) are not allowed in locker rooms, restrooms or other areas of student privacy.
Follow teacher guidelines posted and communicated in class.
Tom

26. Transition to Middle School
The first day of Middle School!
You are a Buccaneer!
Go Bucs!!
August
Buc Games just for 6th Grade
Buc Bash to get your classes, locker, and school supplies
(The week before school starts)
Choice Sheet due 1/31
Parent Meetings on 1/25 & 1/26
January
Choice Sheets & Course Catalog in Tuesday Folder TODAY!
Fine Arts Showcase and Transition Camp on 1/ This Friday!
Tom

27. See you at Buc Games!!!!!
Tom & Figg
Look for the registration form with your end of the year report card!