1. WELCOME! 5th Grade Parent Night Highland Hills Middle School
Tuesday April 20, 2015

2. Parent Orientation Agenda
Welcome – Dr. Steve Griffin, Principal
Our Mission and Vision
Music Teachers – Mr. Stone, Ms. Kraft, Mr. Thomas,
Mr. Yankey, Ms. Johnson, and Mr. Elmore
PTO Renaissance – Mrs. Braswell
Transitioning from elementary to middle school
5th and 6th Grade Assistant Principal– Dr. Dwight Beall
7th and 8th Grade Assistant Principal– Mrs. Emily Hatton
Special Education Facilitator – Mr. Tim French
School Resource Officer – Mr. Spurgeon
Frequently Asked Questions
School Tour

3. Ms. Braswell – PTO President We would love to have you join!

4. HHMS Jaguars Our Mission Statement
Expect Excellence. Realize Potential.
Our Vision
Find Success Within.

5. HHMS 5th Grade Team Jerimi Campbell Scott Ferriell Jaynie Rockhill
Lauren Meunier
Julie Kaiser
Amy Paul
Jeff Smith
Katie Kraft
Sara Fox
Bea Harper
Jodi Hogan
Dwight Beall
Scott Ferriell
Kim Gallegos
Kim Guy
Megan Roof
Amanda Harper
Laura Taylor
Michele Hunt
Bill Wilbert
Beth Wilbur
Kathy Johnson
Rene Strause

6. Dr. Dwight Beall
Assistant Principal
Grades 5 and 6

7. Mrs. Emily Hatton
Assistant Principal
7th and 8th grade

8. Mrs. Rene Strause
5th grade Counselor

9. 5th – 8th grade Special Education Facilitator
Mr. Tim French
5th – 8th grade Special Education Facilitator

10. 5th grade Schedule Two teacher teams Math/Science Teacher
ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Encore (Specials) Teacher

11. What to expect… Rigorous Academics Social development
Challenging, nurturing learning environment
Individual responsibility

12. Safety is our #1 Priority
Safety policy – Anyone that commits, or threatens to commit, an aggressive act towards another person will be suspended and/or expelled.
Lunch Time Detention (LTD)
TTD (Dismissal from class)
Suspension Alternative Lab (SAL)
Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Officer Spurgeon (SRO) –
Full time police officer

13. Important Dates
Elective Selection Sheet due to elem.
4th grade student tours in May.
Registration – July 21 and 22 Noon to 3 and 4 to 7 pm (online option as well).
Be a Better Jag Day! July 24 9:30 – noon.
First Student Day July 29, 2015.

15. www.nafcs.k12.in.us Parent Tell me about
Student Enrollment/Transfers

16. Frequently Asked Questions
Will my 5th grader be mingling with older students?
There will be minimal interaction between 5th graders and older students (bus rides to and from school).
What about lunch?
Students will eat lunch by grade level.
How many teachers will my child see each day?
Three. They will see their Math/Science teacher, their English/Social Studies Teacher and their “encore” teacher (Art/Music/PE/Health).

17. FAQ’s Continued
May I visit my child’s classroom? Yes, please let the teacher know you are coming and sign in at the front office. We welcome your presence!
Where are the 5th grade classrooms? Our 5th grade students are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors (in low traffic areas).
Will 5th graders be included in extra-curricular activities? Yes, 5th graders are included in all of our extra-curricular offerings.
Will there be before and after school care offered? Before/After school child care is offered by the YMCA.
Will online registration be available? Yes, you will receive a letter in late June/early July. Online registration may be paid with a credit card (no charge this year!).

18. Contact Information
Attendance line
Main office
Teachers extension #
Hhms.nafcs.k12.in.us

19. Special Thanks
Teacher Volunteers
Parent Volunteers
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