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Welcome to Parent Night2017 – 2018
Information & Registration Meeting
February 23, 20177:00 pm
By the end of our meeting, we will have:
• Described the typical day in the life of a Hoover Middle School 6th grade student
• Reviewed important registration information
• Previewed 7th and 8th grade courses
• Asked and answered any relevant questions
OUTCOMES
YMK
• WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
• TYPICAL DAY IN THE LIFE OF A 6TH GRADE STUDENT
• REGISTRATION UPDATES
• Q & A
AGENDA
YMK
• Students
• Parents & Community
• Our Staff – Quick Intro
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE PEOPLE
PTA
Students enter the building at 7:40 amWarning bell at 8:10 amClass starts at 8:15 am
7 period dayEach class is approximately 45 minutes long23 Minute Charge-Up4 minutes passing time30 minute lunches – separate 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
What is the typical Hoover day?
KAH / MJB
What is different?A. Seven different teachersB. Becoming an independent
learnerC. Letter Grades
D. Locker for books & backpack-(combination lock, size)
E. Locker for PE clothes-combination lock
F. Recommended PE Uniforms (Change every day)
G. PE everyday/Health 1 marking period
KAH / MJB
BIGGEST
CHALLENGE
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What are those 7 classes? 1. Advanced English2. Math3. Advanced Social Studies4. Investigations into Science5. Physical Education/Health6. Digital Literacy I or World Language7. Elective – Full year music or Arts rotation
KAH / MJB
A Wrinkle in TimeThe True Confessions of Charlotte DoyleAnything, but TypicalManiac MageeRoll of the Thunder Hear My CryRuby HollerHolesGreen Glass SeaMrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMHMango Shaped SpaceWhere the Red Fern Grows
English- Using Literature as a Model
Shakespeare:The Comedy of Errors
All of the course guides for each grade level are aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Here are some of the highlights in English: Narrative writing in each grade level Non-fiction reading Focus on text-based questioning and writing Focusing on narrative, explanatory and argument writing Student discourse- speaking and listening
DB
Written Literary analysis including:Character DevelopmentPoetryShort-storiesResearch-based character development and narrativePersonal NarrativeCharacter creation and developmentLiterature extension / Fan FictionAuthor's Tone, Purpose, and StyleSetting's influence on plot and characterArgument and Informative Writing:Personal EssayPersuasive Letter and/or speechResearch-based argumentExplanatory essay
English- Focus on Writing
Creative Writing:PoetryShort-storiesResearch-based character development and narrativePersonal NarrativeCharacter creation and developmentLiterature extension / Fan Fiction
DB
Math 6o Ratios, Fractions, and
Decimals
o Number Relationships
o Expressions and Equations
o Geometric and Statistical Relationships
Math Classes Investigations in Mathematicso Ratios and Proportional
Relationships
o Rational Number Operations
o Expressing Geometric Relationships
o Statistics and Probability
o The Real Number System
o Linear Equations
o Transformations and Geometric Measurement KG
TWO MATH PATHWAYS
Math 6 IM Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2Pre-
CalculusAP
Calculus I
IM Algebra 1Honors
GeometryAlgebra 2
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus I
Calculus II
KG
UCARE
Recommendation
Guidelines
KG
Unit 1: Matter and It's Interactions (Chemistry)
Unit 2 : Ecosystem Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics (Ecology)
Unit 3 : Earth's Resources and Human Impacts on the Environment (Ecology)
Unit 4 : Energy and Waves (Basic Physics)
ScienceWelcome to Investigations into
Science 6
• Students have science daily!
• All units are created using the
Next Generation Science
Standards framework
• Curriculum approaches science
through hands-on and/or
technology based activities and
labs
• Units have built in common tasks
and Project Based Assessments
Science (continued)We play to the strengths and imagination of our students through UDL
Minecraft
Sketch-Up
Physical Models
Anime
Diagrams
Technology
Social Studies
Unit 1: Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt
Unit 2: Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome
BO
Unit 3: Ancient China and Economics
Unit 4: Culture and World Religions
BO
Social Studies Identify and analyze evidence from multiple sources
to support claims
Distinguish between Primary and Secondary Sources and read critically for main idea, point of view, and bias
Supporting a thesis statement with multiple pieces of evidence
BO
World Languages – HS Courses
IMA= Semester 1, B = Semester 2
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Sample Path A Chinese 1A Full-Year Chinese 1B Full-Year Chinese 2A/B
Sample Path B Chinese IMM 1A/B Chinese 2 Honors Chinese 3
Sample Path C Digital Literacy I Chinese 1A FY or
Chinese 1A/B
Chinese 1B FY or
Chinese 2A/B
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Sample Path A French 1A Full-Year French 1B Full-Year French 2A/B
Sample Path B Digital Literacy I French 1A FY or
French 1A/B
French 1B FY or
French 2A/B
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Sample Path A Spanish 1A Full-Year Spanish 1B Full-Year Spanish 2A/B
Sample Path B Digital Literacy I Spanish 1A FY or
Spanish 1A/B
Spanish 1B FY or
Spanish 2A/B
Full-Year 1A courses for Chinese, French, and Spanish are designed for students who have never studied the language before. Each quarter typically focuses on one unit of study, offering an introduction to the language at a moderate pace. Their themes cover topics such as alphabet, numbers, classes, getting acquainted, foods, and family.
Chinese 1A/B-Immersion is a semester course. Each quarter focuses on two units of study, as is the pace in high school. This particular course is designed to transition students who were in the Elementary Chinese Immersion Program into a traditional World Languages course.
Semester courses in Spanish and French as well as higher levels of Chinese are not available until 7th Grade. If a student has had previous instruction in a language prior to attending Hoover, he/she may arrange to take a placement test before 7th Grade Course Registration to determine if a higher level of the language would be more appropriate. World Language placement tests are arranged through the Counseling Office.
World Languages
IM
World Language courses are considered high school courses.
6th Grade students who are enrolled in a Full-Year course will receive 0.5 high school credit with a passing grade at the end of the school year. The same is true for students who elect to begin World Languages in 7th Grade with a Full-Year course.
6th Grade students who are enrolled in Chinese 1A/B-Immersion will receive 1.0 high school credit with a passing grade at the end of the school year. The same is true for students who elect to begin World Languages in 7th Grade with a Semester course
High school courses successfully completed while in middle school will be included in the GPA calculation at the beginning of Grade 9 to earn credit.
World Languages
IM
Physical Education taught for 3 Quarters in grades 6, 7 & 8.
The Hoover Middle School PE uniform is strongly encouraged (students must change into designated PE clothes). There will be information in the summer letter as to where to purchase PE clothes for your children.
Students participate in a variety of invasion, net/wall, and hitting/striking games with a focus on teaching sport concepts, skills and tactics. In addition, fitness, weight training, and track and field skills are included in all physical education classes.
Physical Education & Health
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Students will rotate from Physical Education into Health Education for 1 of the 4 quarters in grades 6, 7 and 8.
Health Education
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
• Mental Health
• Tobacco,
Alcohol & Other
Drugs
• Personal &
Consumer
Health
• Safety & Injury
Prevention
• Mental Health
• Alcohol,
Tobacco &
Other Drugs
• Personal &
Consumer
Health
• Family Life &
Human
Sexuality
• Disease
Prevention
• Alcohol,
Tobacco &
Other Drugs
• Personal &
Consumer
Health
• Safety & Injury
Prevention
• Nutrition &
Fitness
• Family Life &
Human
Sexuality HB
Grade 6 Arts Rotation orFull Year Music
DJ
1 Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Quarter
Art 6 Intro to Computers General Music Intro to Theater
Full Year Music
Band
Orchestra
OR
HB
Grade 7 Arts Rotation or Full Year Music
DJ
Full Year Music
Band (Concert or Advanced)
Orchestra (Concert or Advanced)
Chorus
OR
• Six choices offered: Marine Biology, Art 7, Computer Animation,
Digital Photography, Creative Writing & Journalism, Creative Family
and Consumer Sciences.
• Four most popular will be included in the rotation.
New this
year!
HB
Grade 8 Semester Electives or Full Year Music
DJ
Full Year Music
Band (Concert or Advanced)
Orchestra (Concert or Advanced)
Chorus
OR
• Six semester electives are offered: Marine Biology II, Digital
Photography II, Art 8, Ceramics, CAD & Robotics, & STEAM.
• 8th grade students request their top two electives.*
*We will do our best to make sure every student receives at least one
of the two requested electives
HB
PE/Arts DepartmentA quick look into our day…
HB
Registration and CoursesWe are GREEN!
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Registration Process• We met with ES feeders• ES teachers made recommendations• Parent resources communicated and posted• Counselors visited ES feeders• Students completed course requests• Student draft schedules printed & sent home• Parents sign & students return• HHMS counselors will pick up 2/24
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3-day, 2-night curricular experience of a lifetime
Extension of classroom learning
Art, Nature Hike, Predator & Prey, Orienteering, Confidence Course, Stream Study
Evening activities include Zumba, sing-along performance, & The Reptile Man
Students earn 10 SSL hours
OVERNIGHT CHAPERONES NEEDED. (Background check, online training, & fingerprinting required. Some activities are physically rigorous / demanding.)
6th Grade Highlight-Outdoor Education
MJB
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
HNN
Junior
Civitan
Board
Games
Paper
Folding
Science
Olympiad
AMS
Creative
Writing
S.G.A.
Math
Team
Art
Club
Science
BowlYearbook
ClubMaker
Club
Jazz
Band
Book
Wars
Drama
Girls on
the Run
Girls on the Run
Maker Club
Science Olympiad
AMS
Intramural Sports• Tennis
• Weightlifting
• Morning Indoor Soccer
• Morning Basketball
• GaGa
• Frisbee
• Flag Football
• Team Handball
A Word from our PTA…
Transition to Middle School
We are here to help you!YMK
• Hoover Counselor articulate w/ ES staff (ongoing)• Rising 6th Grade Parent Tea
(Tentative - Thursday, June 8, 8:30 – 9:30, Cafeteria)
• Mini Day Orientation – Thursday, August 31st
Half Day Walk-Through with ScheduleStudents receive lockers
• Summer CommunicationPrincipal’s Newsletter (email)
PostcardSchool websiteHooverNotes
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
TRANSITION SUPPORT
YMK
DJ
Hoover Website
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/hooverms
Coming Soon: Link of Resources for Incoming 6th Graders
• Q & A
• Important Dates
• PowerPoint
• Requirements for Parent Volunteers DJ
YMK
People to KnowNancy Averill, Resource Counselor
Dina Beatty, English
MaryJayne Bortz, 6th Team Leader
Jim Brameyer, Science
Heather Bruns, PE/Arts
Barbara Carlstrom, Bridge
Kayla Gross, Math
Ingrid Molander, World Languages / ESOL
Brian Ostry, Social Studies
Maribeth Tamulevich, Special Education
More People to Know Yong-Mi Kim, Principal
AnneMarie Smith, Assistant Principal
Paul Ajamian, Assistant Principal
Darshan Jain, Assistant School Administrator
Kathy Herman, 6th Grade Counselor 2017 – 2018
Good NightFuture Charger
Parents
YMK
How Parents Stay Connected At Hoover
• Edline- grades online
• Assignments posted on web
• Email notification of grade updates
• Hoover Notes
• Morning announcements on website
• Grade level teacher teams
• Counselors assigned by grade
• Join the PTA
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