1. WELCOME to Hayfield Middle School

2. OBJECTIVES LEARN about differences between elementary and middle school LEARN about elective classes and CHOOSE YOUR CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR

3. How do you feel about Middle School?

4. Principal Mr. Tremaine Director of Student Services Ms. Aiello

5. Fairfax Hall 7 th Grade Subschool  Principal, Ms. Cashman  Administrative Assistant Ms. Morningstar  School Counselors Ms. Anderson Mr. Dodson

6. Role of the Middle School Counselor COUNSELORS HELP YOU WITH: Making the transition to middle school Solving problems Peer relationships Study skills and organization College & career Information Selecting classes!

7. Hayfield Middle School Counselors Ms. Brussel Mr. Dodson Ms. Anderson Ms. Rodriguez-Lee

12. Hayfield ELECTIVES

13. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

14. BAND

15. ORCHESTRA

16. COMPUTER SOLUTIONS

17. CHORUS

18. FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

19. Technology Exploration 7

20. SPEECH ARTS APPRECIATION & THEATRE ARTS APPRECIATION

21. ART FOUNDATIONS

22. Complete the Course Selection Sheet

23.  There are 5 class periods. The first five are chosen for you: (English, History, Science, Math and PE)  You get to fill up 2 class periods with ELECTIVES- Electives- Three possible combinations: 1 year 1 year2 semester 1 year 2 semester 2 semester 1 st elective 2nd elective 1 st elective 2 nd elective 3rd elective 1st elective 2 nd elective 3rd elective 4th elective

24. Choosing Classes  Helpful classes may be added to your schedule in the following areas if you need support to be successful- classes could be Year Long or Semester:  Reading  Writing  Math

25. Electives Year Long

26. Semester Courses

27. Next steps  Turn in the white copy to the HAYFIELD counselor today  Take the yellow form home to get your parent/guardian signature and return to elementary school counselor SEE YOU IN APRIL!!!