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Everything you ever wanted to know about MIS-HPMS… …but were afraid to askPresented by: Dr. Laurie Hitzelberger
September 10, 2013
By PresenterMedia.com
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MIS-HPMS Administration
Dr. Laurie Hitzelberger, Principal, 5-8Mrs. Georgie Swize, Asst. Principal, 5-8
Dr. Marcia Pool, Asst. Principal, 5-6 (MIS)Mr. Richard Bohac, Asst. Principal, 7-8 (HPMS)
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MIS-HPMS Counselors
Christen Armer, Grade 5 (Class of 2021)Margaret Arnold, Grade 6 (Class of 2020)
Janet Adams, Grade 7 (Class of 2019)Joyce Burress, Grade 8 (Class of 2018)
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MIS-HPMS Core Goals
• Strong Academic Program• Safe and Positive Learning Environment• Character Education and Leadership• Parent-Community Partnership
Learners for the FutureEducators for the Future
“Preparing the child for the path; not the path for the child…”Dr. Tim Elmore
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Strong Academic Program• How are students placed on teams? • What is cross-teaming?• How do teachers decide what to teach
and how to teach it?• How do teachers measure learning?• What about the STAAR test?• How do MIS and HPMS compare to
other schools?
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Strong Academic Program
• How do I monitor my child’s progress?• What if my child is struggling?• What if my child is bored?• How much time should be spent on
homework?
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Strong Academic Program
• What are the attendance requirements?• How do I keep up with my child’s
attendance?• What happens if my child misses more
than 18 class periods?
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Strong Academic Program
• What is the difference between TAG and AP? What is PAP?
• How does my child get in to TAG? AP? PAP?
• How does a child “skip” grade levels and/or courses?
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Strong Academic Program
• How are students placed in 7th grade math?• Why is 7th grade such a big transition year?• What courses are available for high school
credit in middle school?• Why would I want/not want my child to
take these courses?• Do these courses show up on the
transcript? Count for GPA?
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Strong Academic Program
• What percentage of 8th grade students are currently enrolled in:
LOTE? Algebra I?Geometry?
Health?Speech?
• How will I know what courses my child should take in ninth grade?
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Safe Learning Environment
Growth-ConstructionAdded Security OfficersLimited Building AccessScreening of all Visitors
Practice DrillsNew “High Alert”
Safety Brochure to all ParentsCell Phone Parking
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Positive Learning Environment
1. What is the biggest discipline issue at MIS? HPMS?
2. What is being done to prevent bullying?3. What types of consequences are used for
misbehavior?4. How is positive behavior acknowledged?
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Positive Learning Environment
5. What type of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities are available for my child?
6. What types of sports are available for MIS and HPMS students?
7. How are athletic teams selected?8. What is off-season?9. What is off-campus PE?
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Positive Learning EnvironmentWhat types of behaviors should I expect as my student ages from 10-14 years old?
What are the “red flags” I should catch as he/she goes through these tender years?
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Character Education and Leadership
How are studentstaught about charactereducation and leadership?
What types of leadershipactivities are availablefor students?
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Parent-Community Partnership
• How can I get involved in the school?• How can I stay informed of school
happenings?• What are the best ways to communicate
with school personnel?• What is “Mad for Plaid?”• Who decides how the money is spent?
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Parent-Community Partnership
What books do you recommend for parenting advice and for developing happy, self-reliant children for the future?
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Recommended Reading
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Any Other Questions?