1. Back to School Night 2017
Welcome to HMS!

2. Homeroom 8:00-8:20 Arrive promptly to Homeroom
Homeroom citizenship grade
If you’re running late, use Sherwood Dr.
Morning announcements and flag salute
Flyers and parent notices go home
(Special place in notebook)
15 minutes of silent reading
(Each child must bring SSR material)
Mindfullness Mondays
FINISH YOUR TREASURE LETTER

3. Treasure Letter: Due Friday 8/26
or write to Mr. Dahlstein why your child is a treasure to you. You may use any writing style. Please do not mention your child’s name in your writing. Have them return it in an envelope.
I will read a few each day, students will try to identify the treasure. Forms are on counter in back.

4. NGSS Science has Arrived!
First Semester
Traits: survival, reproduction, body systems
Body Systems
Genes
Chromosomes
Proteins
Second Semester
Genetic Mutations
Earth’s Atmosphere
Weather
Climate

5. Science Weighted Grading
Homework – 20%
Tests – 60%
Labs – 20%

6. Accelerated Math Period 2
Text: California Math, Course 1, Your Common Core Edition
Publisher: McGraw-Hill.com
Course of Study (Quarters 1 & 2)
Ratios and proportional reasoning
Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Multiplication and division of fractions
Integers and coordinate planes
* Concentration on academic vocabulury

7. Math continued… 3rd & 4th Quarter Topics:
Think Smart Activities (Red Notebook)
Equations
Functions and inequalities
Volume and surface area of polygons
Statistical measures and displays
7th Grade (Selected lessons Ch. 1-4)

8. Math 6 (Period 4)
Same Textbook and content as Accelerated Math program.
More time on each topic.
Smaller chunks of assessments
Teacher’s aide provided for additional support.
Reduced homework load (Fewer Problems)
After school homework club?
I’m available before school.

9. Weighted Grading Homework: 15% Quizzes/Projects 25% Tests: 50%
In-class Performance Tasks 10%

10. Ancillary Math Activities
AIMS Education Foundation
Earthquake Towers and Testing
Bridge Building
Various online activities

11. Earthquake Tower Testing

12. PowerSchool
PowerSchool is an electronic grade book application that delivers real-time information.
Access through HMS website (parent portal)
Tracks student records and progress
Students and parents can view all assignment grades and attendance. ( Notifications?)
PowerSchool is now open to view grades.
(See Registrar for lost username & password)

13. Materials List *3 pens * Calculator * (3) pencils * Colored pencil set
*protractor
* Ruler
* Compass
* Lined paper

14. Homework Check Binder Reminder each night Online Calendar/Website
Monday-Thursday
Late homework will not be accepted
Number of days sick= number of days to return work

15. Absent From School? Family comes first!
A simple note will suffice with parent signature.

16. How to Make Contact 299-7060 (ext. 2303) Monday - Friday 2:00-2:50
Prep Period: 1:10-1:50
Address:

17. Wonder Valley October 2-6 Depart HMS at 7:00 AM on Monday
5 hour bus ride to the Sierra foothills

18. Wonder Valley (Oct. 2-6) Your child will meet new friends
Delicious buffet style meals (All you can eat)
Horseback riding
Ropes course
Sequoia National Park tour
Native American studies
Geology class
Orienteering instruction
Zoo to You!
Rocketry class