Hopewell Middle School Curriculum Night!!! Staff Introductions - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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

• pportunities, upcoming events and access to

the Mustang Mailer. You can also join the PTA

• nline 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

• n 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

• pen 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

 Orchestra  Band  Chorus

 Academic Bowl  Adventure Club  Anime Club  Basketball  Chess Club  French Club  Junior Beta  Salsa Club  Soccer  Student Council  Track & Field  Volleyball  Debate Club And many, many more!

PBIS – Positive Behavior Intervention & Support

Discipline

 In-School

Detention: teacher- managed discipline

 Serve during

lunch and reflect

• n behavior

 Action does NOT

go on student’s permanent record in Tier I or Tier II

Discipline

Teacher Managed Behaviors

▪ Disruptive Behavior ▪ Disrespect/Defiance ▪ Minor Technology Offenses ▪ Public Displays of Affection (holding hands, hugging) ▪ Teasing ▪ Inappropriate language ▪ Tardy to Class ▪ Dress Code

Administration Managed Behaviors

▪ Possession or Use of Weapons ▪ Possession and/or Use of Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco/Vaping substances or devices ▪ Fighting/Gang Activity ▪ Bullying/Harassment/Threats ▪ Sexual Harassment (Verbal or Physical) ▪ Theft/Forgery ▪ Property Damage/Vandalism that Results in Permanent Damage ▪ Truancy/Skipping Class ▪ Public Displays of Affection (kissing) ▪ Profanity Directed Towards an Adult ▪ Arson ▪ Bomb Threats/Threats Against School

Schedules

 Top/bottom lockers; students are learning to manage time and

materials

 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.

 Mr. Susina and Mrs. Sosebee 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

• pportunity with educational benefits, a graduation
• r 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

Have a plan of attack (GOALS) Communication School Involvement School Tripod: Student responsibility/parent & teacher support

Tonight’s Event

 You will report to your child’s 1st Core Academic class when

you leave the cafeteria (lists of students and rooms are on the glass in the back 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)

 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!