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