1. An exciting new beginning!
WELCOME TO
VAN HOOSEN
Class of 2025
An exciting new beginning!
GO Vikings!

2. Today we are going to talk about…
Counselors and Learning Consultant – Who are we?
Daily Schedule
Courses
Registration Cards
August Registration

3. A counselor is someone your ChILD can talk to!
Lisa Elder Last names: A – H
Erin Moran Last names: I – M
Michelle Rupp Last names: N - Z

4. What Does a Counselor Do?
Helps students with scheduling and questions.
Helps students work out problems with school, friends, or personal matters.
Makes classroom presentations on topics such as making good choices, career exploration, etc.

5. What Does the Learning Consultant Do?
Teach supervised studies and support Viking student center lunch drop-in
Student Placement recommendations
M-step and 504 plans
Support teachers and students in the classroom

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
Lunch (30 min) 10:49-11:19
4th hour 11:24-12:23
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 full-year academics +
One full-year music course
Two half-year electives

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. Advanced Language arts and Accelerated Math
All 5th graders will be tested for advanced/accelerated placement
Things to consider:
Readiness for an accelerated pacing
Student work habits/motivation
Past performance in the subject area
A desire to challenge themselves
The tendency to go above and beyond on assignments
A love for reading and writing
An innate or intuitive sense for math
The ability to learn new mathematical concepts easily and quickly

10. Music Each 6th grader is required to take a year-long music class.
Your choices are
Band, Choir or Orchestra.

11. BAND Learn how to play an instrument
The Basics:
Learn how to play an instrument
Types of instruments to choose from: Woodwind
Brass
Percussion
Instrument Fittings will take place at elementary schools in the spring

12. CHOIR The Basics: Singing and rhythm Pitch & projection Tone quality
Performance

13. Orchestra The Basics: Learn how to play an instrument
Types of instruments to choose from: Strings

14. Elective Classes Students may choose TWO elective classes
to complete their schedule.
Each elective class is 20 weeks long (half-year each).
The choices include:
Art
Global Digital Leadership
Introduction to World Language & Culture
Physical Education
S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering
& Math)

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

16. 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, etc.
Community partnerships with local businesses

17. Introduction to World Language and Culture
The Basics:
Students are exposed to a variety of world languages, including Chinese, French, German, and Spanish
Students learn about different cultures from around the world

18. Physical Education The Basics:
Learn about fitness and setting fitness goals
Learn about rules and scoring for both team and individual sports
Participate in indoor and outdoor sports activities

19. S.T.E.M.
The Basics:
Working with concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Interactive critical thinking projects include robotics, coding, designing and building structures, problem solving in physics topics, etc.

20. Course DEscriptions
Complete Course Descriptions can be found online on the Rochester Community Schools website
Under “Curriculum” tab on RCS homepage OR
Under “Middle School Curriculum Information” on
Van Hoosen homepage

21. 6th Grade Registration Card
Complete this information
Do NOTHING here
Choose one
(X)
Rank these
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Signatures here

22. Completed 6th grade Registration Cards are due March 12th to your child’s 5th grade teacher

23. AUGUST REGISTRATION for INCOMING 6th GRADERS
August 23, 3:00 – 5:30pm
Check-in, then stations
Student pictures taken for school photo ID
Schedule pick up
Locker assignment
Textbook pick up
Spirit Wear ordering
Locker organizers available for purchase
Yearbook ordering
PTSA information
6:00 – 8:00pm, Viking Games

24. Provide the needed supplies
A list of suggested school supplies
will be available in the Key Information section of
the Van Hoosen Web Page.
The Rochester Community Schools provides all necessary materials and supplies for curricular classes. Parents who wish to supplement these materials and supplies for their student in their classes may consider purchasing items from our school supply list which is posted on the website.

25. Communication Curriculum Night Classroom Happenings Webpage Email
Your child’s planner
Your child’s work
Grades
Online parent portal (parentVUE)
Report cards
Conferences
2 in October and 1 in March

26. Viking Student Center Drop in Homework Support Lunchtime Drop-in
Lunchtime Teacher Request
Additional Academic Support
Drop-in
Supervised Studies
Math Lab
Reading Lab

27. Future Viking Families!
Welcome
Future Viking Families!
See You Soon!