Agenda. Beginning of Year Information and Expectations for Academics and Testing. Other Information. Questions?

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1 Rising 6 th Graders

2 Agenda Beginning of Year Information and Expectations for Academics and Testing Other Information Questions?

3 School Fees School Fee: $60 Fee Includes: PE uniform Language Arts novels. Periodicals used in academic classes (Science World, Junior Scholastic, etc ). Consumable materials used in all classes. Grade-specific needs. Fee does not include calculator.

4 School Supply Packs School Supply Packs are offered by the PTA, as a convenient way to get all required supplies at one time, and ordering information will be shared via our Weekly Announcements. School Supply List also available in the front office and online.

5 Beginning of Year Information Please make sure the front office has all updated phone numbers and address information. Please be sure that all required forms are received back at HMS in a timely manner. Any medication that your child takes at school must be registered through the school nurse and kept in her office. Please make sure immunizations are up to date. Students will dress out in uniform for PE next year. Students enrolled in PE will need their own lock to use in the gym locker room, during their PE class period. No early dismissal for students after 2pm each day. School day is 7:25am 2:32pm.

6 Important Dates HMS Hornet Camp July 21, 22, 23 (choose 1 session) 8am 1pm Hornet Camp Registration Link HMS Hornet Night August 5, pm 6pm 1 st Day of School August 7, 2015 Early Dismissal 11:05am

7 Expectations Home-Training Work Ethic Responsible with Technology (Digital Citizenship) A more detailed list of expectations will be in the Student Handbook, on the HMS website,

8 Dress Code Be vigilant of HMS dress code when purchasing back to school attire (dress code will be included in the Student Handbook, on the HMS website). Highlights: Shorts and skirts must be below fingertip length. Leggings may only be worn under attire that is fingertip length. No rips in jeans above the knee. Straps must be at least two inches in width. Cleavage may not be visible. Bra straps may not be visible (be mindful of shirts that have lace backs). Backpacks must be kept in the locker Students will dress out in uniform for PE.

9 Academics and Testing 6 th Grade Updated WCS Scope and Sequence available for all subject areas online Quarterly Benchmark Testing in Social Studies and Science Academic Classes STAR Assessments for Math and Reading TN Ready Assessment

10 Related Arts Each student will have the opportunity to take two related arts classes each quarter. Most classes are scheduled by the quarter. Other classes are semester or year-long (band, choir, advanced art, and strings). Most 6 th grade related arts classes are scheduled through a computerized rotation. Students get a taste of a lot of things! Boost (RTI) Classes are scheduled based on need. There is not a general Study Hall class period. Students may have Physical Education more than once during the year, or not at all, depending on how the rest of his/her schedule is constructed.

11 Athletics Volleyball Football Golf Cross Country Tennis Wrestling Soccer Basketball Baseball Softball Track Cheerleading Dance Team Majorettes

12 Athletics Information All students must have a current athletic physical on file at HMS in order to try out for any sport. Physicals are good for one calendar year. Please contact coaches directly and check the HMS website often in order to learn more about specific schedules and tryouts. Look for information at the beginning of the school year, regarding an HMS Athletics pass.

13 Clubs/Activities Band Choir Yearbook Student Council Destination Imagination Model United Nations Youth Legislature School Talent Show Geography Bee Battle of the Books STARS Green Team Art Club Heritage Helpers (8 th ) FCA Souled Out School Musical

14 We look forward to a great year!