harvest park middle school scheduling information for incoming 6 th grade parents 2009-2010...
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HARVEST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOLHARVEST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Scheduling InformationFor Incoming 6th Grade
Parents2009-2010
Scheduling InformationFor Incoming 6th Grade
Parents2009-2010
Topics for DiscussionTopics for Discussion Introductions
What to Expect in Middle School
How to Be Successful in Middle School
6th Grade Program Overview
Gate and Laptop Programs
Course Descriptions From Teachers
Questions
Introductions
What to Expect in Middle School
How to Be Successful in Middle School
6th Grade Program Overview
Gate and Laptop Programs
Course Descriptions From Teachers
Questions
ADMINISTRATIONADMINISTRATION
Principal: Jim Hansen Vice Principal for A-L: Lauren Kelly
Vice Principal for M-Z: Ken Rocha
Principal: Jim Hansen Vice Principal for A-L: Lauren Kelly
Vice Principal for M-Z: Ken Rocha
COUNSELORSCOUNSELORS
Counselors A-G: Monica Wharton/Jennifer Campbell
Counselor H-O: Kristin Vernon
Counselor P-Z: Nicole Lodato
Counselors A-G: Monica Wharton/Jennifer Campbell
Counselor H-O: Kristin Vernon
Counselor P-Z: Nicole Lodato
What to Expect in Middle School -
Parents
What to Expect in Middle School -
Parents Many changes in physical, psychological, social, intellectual, moral and ethical development.
Your “puppies” turn into “cats” …
Toddlers and Teens – one and the same??
Many changes in physical, psychological, social, intellectual, moral and ethical development.
Your “puppies” turn into “cats” …
Toddlers and Teens – one and the same??
What Can Parents Do to Help Their Middle Schooler Be
Successful?
What Can Parents Do to Help Their Middle Schooler Be
Successful? Attend important events - like “Back to School Night”.
Understand your child’s schedule & classes.
Know each teacher’s expectations. Check teachers’ websites for HW, messages and grades.
Contact teachers first with questions about expectations, problems, or for extra help.
Check your child’s organizer nightly and check HW for completion.
Attend important events - like “Back to School Night”.
Understand your child’s schedule & classes.
Know each teacher’s expectations. Check teachers’ websites for HW, messages and grades.
Contact teachers first with questions about expectations, problems, or for extra help.
Check your child’s organizer nightly and check HW for completion.
What Can Your Child Do To Be Successful In Middle
School?
What Can Your Child Do To Be Successful In Middle
School? Attend school regularly. Be prepared for class (materials & brain!)
Get plenty of rest and eat healthy foods. Understand teachers’ expectations. Be focused and attentive in class. Ask for help when needed. Use his/her organizer faithfully. Do nightly homework. Turn work in on time. Study for tests.
Attend school regularly. Be prepared for class (materials & brain!)
Get plenty of rest and eat healthy foods. Understand teachers’ expectations. Be focused and attentive in class. Ask for help when needed. Use his/her organizer faithfully. Do nightly homework. Turn work in on time. Study for tests.
6th Grade Program Overview
Sample Schedule
6th Grade Program Overview
Sample Schedule1. Language Arts2. Language Arts3. History4. LUNCH (all 6th graders - 4th period)
5. Math6. Science7. Physical Education (P.E.)8. Elective Wheel
1. Language Arts2. Language Arts3. History4. LUNCH (all 6th graders - 4th period)
5. Math6. Science7. Physical Education (P.E.)8. Elective Wheel
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GATE ProgramGATE Program
GATE-identified students must prioritize either:
Language Arts BlockorScience as their cluster preference.
Parent Meeting – March 5th 6:00 p.m.
GATE-identified students must prioritize either:
Language Arts BlockorScience as their cluster preference.
Parent Meeting – March 5th 6:00 p.m.
GATE ProgramGATE ProgramONLY GATE IDENTIFIED STUDENTS SHOULD FILL OUT THIS PORTION
2009-2010 Gifted And Talented Education (GATE) 6th Grade Cluster Class Selection Form
Please prioritize GATE cluster class selections using 1 for your first choice and 2 for your second choice.
_____ Language Arts/History Block
_____ Science
Please note that placement in the laptop program is in lieu of placement in GATE cluster classes.
ONLY GATE IDENTIFIED STUDENTS SHOULD FILL OUT THIS PORTION
2009-2010 Gifted And Talented Education (GATE) 6th Grade Cluster Class Selection Form
Please prioritize GATE cluster class selections using 1 for your first choice and 2 for your second choice.
_____ Language Arts/History Block
_____ Science
Please note that placement in the laptop program is in lieu of placement in GATE cluster classes.
LAPTOP ProgramLAPTOP Program
LAPTOP students will be scheduled into laptop classes for:
1. Language Arts/History Block, and
2. Science.
LAPTOP applications are available online.
Parent Meeting on March 5th 7:00 p.m.
LAPTOP students will be scheduled into laptop classes for:
1. Language Arts/History Block, and
2. Science.
LAPTOP applications are available online.
Parent Meeting on March 5th 7:00 p.m.
Important Dates & Events
Important Dates & Events
Open House – Thurs., May 21Open House – Thurs., May 21stst, , 2009 starting at 6:30 p.m.2009 starting at 6:30 p.m.
WEB (Welcome EveryBody) new WEB (Welcome EveryBody) new student orientation & student orientation & Registration - in August Registration - in August
Scheduling forms are due back Scheduling forms are due back March 9March 9thth to your child’s 5 to your child’s 5thth grade teacher.grade teacher.
QuestionsQuestions
Contact your child’s counselor at (925) 426-4457.
Please read through the course handbook thoroughly with your child.
Handbook and information is online at our website:
http://206.110.20.121/Counseling/index.htm
Contact your child’s counselor at (925) 426-4457.
Please read through the course handbook thoroughly with your child.
Handbook and information is online at our website:
http://206.110.20.121/Counseling/index.htm