Hopewell Middle School Curriculum Night!!!
Staff Introductions Administrative Team Counseling/Student Support Team
PTA - Who We Are and Where To Find Us Co-Presidents: Chris Thiel and Kelly Marks Treasurer: Shaun Hunt Secretary: Terri Straw VP of Ways and Means: Kindrea Becker VP of Grade Level Support: Vicky Sanchez VP of Standing Committees: Shannon Arant VP of Communications: Noelle Pedraza VP of Programs and Events: Tina Simpson
PTA - Who We Are and Where To Find Us Check out our website for all volunteer opportunities, upcoming events and access to the Mustang Mailer. You can also join the PTA online and purchase spiritwear. www.hopewellpta.org Facebook: @HopewellMSPTA Twitter: @HMS_mustangs Instagram: @hms_mustangs
PTA - What We Do- Helping Mustangs Succeed! Grade Level Activities International Night Family Events Staff Appreciation Teacher Grants for Classroom Materials Grade Level Educational Support “School Rebranding” – special projects
PTA - How We Make It All Happen With YOU!!! HMS Memberships and Volunteer Opportunities PTA memberships - can be purchased online on our website or we have forms outside the door! Volunteer opportunities- for both on going programs and/or one-time events. Enrichment Donations Business Partners
PTA - Do I Have To Go To A Meeting? Not unless you’d like to! PTA meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 and open to all PTA members Joining the PTA does not commit you to volunteering either unless you’d like to BUT joining the PTA and donating to the enrichment fund is the only way we are able to fund all of the programs all of your kids benefit from
Good News Enrollment and Projections are close (no major changes anticipated) Student Release Days (no school for students at HMS) – August 31, October 9, February 4 1:1 Device Rollout coming soon (Digital Citizenship lessons have already taken place) - make sure you have returned a signed permission slip to your child's HR teacher
Changes Cell Phones Backpacks Device Bags
Safety A priority in Fulton County Schools What does HMS have? Dedicated School Police Officer based at HMS Regular practice during various safety drills Front door buzzer system to screen visitors ID badges for FCS employees QuickTip app – available through the FCS app
Carpool
Get Involved at HMS Athletic Teams Academic Teams Service Organizations Clubs Attend School Events Student Council Participate In Counseling Events
HMS Clubs & Athletics Music French Club Orchestra Junior Beta Band Salsa Club Chorus Soccer Academic Bowl Student Council Adventure Club Track & Field Anime Club Volleyball Basketball Debate Club Chess Club And many, many more!
PBIS – Positive Behavior Intervention & Support
Discipline In-School Detention: teacher- managed discipline Serve during lunch and reflect on behavior Action does NOT go on student’s permanent record in Tier I or Tier II
Discipline Administration Managed Behaviors Possession or Use of Weapons ▪ Possession and/or Use of ▪ Teacher Managed Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco/Vaping Behaviors substances or devices Fighting/Gang Activity Disruptive Behavior ▪ ▪ Bullying/Harassment/Threats Disrespect/Defiance ▪ ▪ Sexual Harassment (Verbal or Minor Technology ▪ ▪ Offenses Physical) Theft/Forgery Public Displays of ▪ ▪ Property Damage/Vandalism Affection (holding ▪ that Results in Permanent hands, hugging) Damage Teasing ▪ Inappropriate Truancy/Skipping Class ▪ ▪ Public Displays of Affection language ▪ Tardy to Class (kissing) ▪ Profanity Directed Towards an Dress Code ▪ ▪ Adult Arson ▪ Bomb Threats/Threats Against ▪ School
Schedules Connection courses change every 9-weeks with the exception of music classes and the PE/Health combination course Homeroom – this time is used for teaching PRIDE lessons, study hall, literacy, math, and recess/study hall 2 days per week.
Class News Help Sessions: Teachers will inform students of help sessions. These are typically before school, but sometimes occur during HR or after school. Most teachers will hold special sessions before a test. Recovery: Each teacher’s syllabus will address his/her recovery policy. Teachers will allow students to retake/make-up a poor test score following outlined guidelines. Progress Reports: Students will receive progress reports every 4 ½ weeks. Final grades for academic courses are issued each semester (report card).
Communication Teacher/staff email addresses can be found on the HMS website (currently being updated). Teachers will create a Class Notebook for their course, which you can access through their Office 365 account. You should always email the subject area teacher if you have specific questions/concerns about a class. The homeroom teacher can answer questions relating to school in general. Ms. Corbett and Ms. Cousin should be your direct lines to address other concerns.
Absences An excused absence is a personal illness, illness or death in the immediate family, recognized religious holidays observed by the individual’s faith, court mandates, and other conditions rendering school attendance impossible or hazardous to a student’s health or safety. STEPS TO FOLLOW WHEN ABSENT (Fulton County Board of Education Procedure): ➢ Parent/guardian should write a note stating the child’s name, dates of absences, reason for absence, and parent signature. The student should give the note to the front office within THREE days of returning to school. ➢ A student is permitted and encouraged to make up work missed because of excused absences, approved absences, and temporary placement. It is the student’s sole responsibility to make contact with the teacher(s) to initiate all make-up work. The contact must be made within ONE school day of returning. The teacher will establish a reasonable time period for completion of the makeup work. This time period will be at least as long as the student’s absence.
Absences An approved absence should be prearranged through written request to the grade-level Assistant Principal before the absence occurs. Approved prearranged absences shall be permitted for a travel opportunity with educational benefits, a graduation or wedding of a close family member, a specialized educational experience, or an event mutually agreed to by the parent and the Administration. Approved absences are limited to six per year .
Early Dismissal If a student needs to leave school before normal dismissal time, a note from the parent or guardian requesting early dismissal must be sent to the office on the morning of the requested early dismissal. The student will be listed on the “check out” sheet and will be dismissed from class to come to the office at the time indicated on the note. Parents or guardians must come into the office in person and present a photo ID to sign out their child. Your cooperation with this procedure is requested as it minimizes interruptions to instruction and ensures safety and security of all students. In an emergency a parent may come directly to the office to request that a student be dismissed early. Students cannot be checked out after 3:30.
Keys to Success at HMS School Tripod: Student responsibility/parent & teacher support Have a plan of attack (GOALS) Communication School Involvement
Tonight’s Event You will report to your child’s 1st Core Academic class (3rd Period) when you leave the cafeteria (lists of students and rooms are on the board in the atrium and on the fishbowl windows outside the Media Center) A schedule will be available in that first classroom if you need it, you will attend classes as indicated on the agenda (a map is on the back) If your student has an online class in place of 3rd period, go to A150 to get the schedule An announcement will be made at the end of each session HAC codes are available in the atrium, please provide photo ID Please exit after the last classroom session so teachers and staff can go home, it’s been a long day at work for them!
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