1. 6th Grade Parent Refresher

2. Agenda 1. Welcome / Introductions 2. Middle School Overview
3. 6th Grade 101
4. Communication
5. The First Day M

3. We know how it feels” M

4. 2:21 – 3:00 Advisory (Wednesday only)
Schedule Sequence for 6th Grade
School Year
Period
Core / Encore
M, T, Th, F
Wed (late start) 1
Core
8:00 – 8:49
8:20 – 8:59 2
8:52 – 9:41
9:01 – 9:40 3
9:44 – 10:32
9:42 – 10:21 4
Encore
10:36 – 11:16
10:23 – 11:02 5
11:19 – 11:59
11:04 – 11:43 6
12:02 – 12:42
11:45 – 12:24 7
Lunch
12:45 – 1:15
12:26 – 12:56 8
1:19 – 2:08
12:59 – 1:38 9
2:11 – 3:00
1:41 – 2:19
2:21 – 3:00 Advisory (Wednesday only) M

5. Encore Classes - 3 Periods
Grade 6 Middle School Schedule Overview
Core Classes – 5 Periods
Language Arts (2 Periods)
Math
Science
Social Studies
Encore Classes - 3 Periods
Physical Education /Health– Full Year
*The rest of the choices vary depending upon the option your child chose.
Lunch – 1 Period P

6. What’s For Lunch???
Students may bring their own lunch or buy a lunch from Organic Life
Cafeteria Seating (Student Seats will be assigned a table on the first day of school).
Cafeteria Expectations (Have 3 min to be seated- Need IDs for lunch-Remain seated, twice out of seats, 1 to get lunch, 2 to throw away trash-Must sign out for washroom usage-Escorted by teacher if needs to leave cafeteria-Tables are called for dismissal).
For more information please visit:
IPSD Homepage
IPSD Essentials
School Lunch Program M

7. Breakfast
Available to all students Breakfast will start on Thursday 8/23/18
Students must sign up during the first week of school (Enter at 7:40 am-go to cafeteria/sign-up for breakfast-Must have IDs to enter cafeteria).
Cafeteria Expectations apply (Remain in cafeteria until 7:52 am-Cafeteria cleared by 7:56 am-Exit far door).
Students must be in class by 8:00
For more information please visit:
IPSD Homepage
IPSD Essentials
School Lunch Program
(Lunch/Breakfast Program Overview)

8. Transportation
Bus Services are provided by First Student -16 Buses for Hill (Fig. A)
Students must have their IDs and ride their assigned bus -No ID required for day 1
Transportation Information will published on August 13th
Riding another bus is prohibited unless it is an emergency & parents have contacted Mr. Harmon
If you drive your student(s) to school, the drop off area is on the side of the building (Fig. B)
Bus Assignments are on Home Access
Fig. A
Fig. B M

9. Homework -Gradual Transition -About 30-45 minutes a night
-All homework is posted on Google Sites
-All missing work is posted on Home Access (once it is graded)

10. School Communication -Morning Announcements -Hill Daily
-School Website
-Google Sites
-ConnectEd (voic / )

11. Contact Flowchart 1. Student should talk with Teacher
2. Parents contact Teacher
3. Parents contact Administration
*Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologist, Team Leaders, Secretaries

12. Chromebooks
Paperwork and Permission Slips were signed electronically during registration.
Chromebooks will be handed out during the first few days of school
Students will be responsible for charging at home and bringing them with them to school
Students are responsible for any damage to their issued Chromebook M

13. How Do We Support Students?
Homework Club
Study Support
Math Plus
Advisory
Strategic Reading
Lunch Support P

14. Clubs/Activities available for 6th graders
How Do We Support Students?
Clubs/Activities available for 6th graders
All year
Student Council
Homework Club
STEM Club
Reading Club
Student Guides
Peer Mediators
Builders Club
Fall
Running Club
Yearbook Club
Robotics
Ted Talks Club
Spring
Chess Club
Plastic Model Club
Bowling Club
3M club (Math, Music, Munchies)
Ping Pong club
Art Club
FACS Club
Young Authors Club
Intramural Golf
Spring Musical
Winter
Chess Club (goes into Spring)
Intramural Wrestling
Black History Show
Math Counts Club
Dance Club
Mind & Body Club (goes into Spring) M

15. How to Access Information Online
How Do We Support Students?
How to Access Information Online
@ipsd204

16. 6th Grade Social Thursday August 16th 6:00-8:00
Students will….
Receive locker assignments and teams
Put materials in lockers
Pick up School Supply Kits in the Fieldhouse (if they ordered one)
Meet their team of teachers

17. First Day of School August 21st
Beginning of the Day 6th Grade
Students will arrive at school and report to the Upper Gym
They will be given their schedule, locker combination and student ID
All 6th Grade teachers will introduce themselves
Students will be collected by their 1st period teacher and escorted to class
*Fun Fact: In 35 years we have never lost a child on Day 1
End of the Day
6th Graders will be released early at 2:50 (all other students will be released at 2:55)
Teachers will escort students to their lockers and lead them towards their buses
Staff will be present to make sure all students board the correct bus

18. Membership is $20 for One Adult and $25.00 for Two Adults:
Hill PTSA
Membership is $20 for One Adult and $25.00 for Two Adults:
Gingerbread Junction
Reflections
Variety Show
School Supply Kits
LMC support
Family Night
Hill Heroes
Math Night
Family Reading Night
PTSA meets once a month at 6:30
.PTSA Website

19. Welcome to Hill Middle School!