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For new parents… 2009-10

For new parents… 2009-10. Introduction to Harold Martin School. Structure of School District. Harold Martin School Grades PK to 3 Maple Street School Grades 4-6 Hopkinton Middle High School Grades 7-12. Hallmarks of HMS.

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For new parents… 2009-10

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  1. For new parents…2009-10 Introduction to Harold Martin School

  2. Structure of School District • Harold Martin School • Grades PK to 3 • Maple Street School • Grades 4-6 • Hopkinton Middle High School • Grades 7-12

  3. Hallmarks of HMS • Respect for all: students, parents, community members; a welcoming atmosphere • Teaching students how to be good citizens and make good choices • Focus on reading, writing, math and a lifelong love for learning

  4. HMS Logistics • School day: 8 AM to 2:35 PM • Transportation: • All students can receive bus transportation, including mid-day Kindergarten • Parents may pick up as well. Except for mid-day, pick up is in the music room • Safety: • Only one door open • All non-staff must wear visitor passes • Other • Notes-important for dismissal • Call absentee line (746-4030)-our nurse checks by calling home

  5. Richness of Staff • Great resources: • Full time school nurse (R.N.) • Full time guidance counselor • Three Reading Teachers • Behavior Specialist • Class sizes averaging 14 in Kindergarten and 17 in the other grades • Library • Technology

  6. Richness of Staff • Nature of our teachers • Experienced teachers, mostly with Masters Degrees • Continued professional development-they love cutting edge • Working early and late • Strong advocates for your children • Large percentage live in Hopkinton

  7. Richness of Our Parents and Community Members • Volunteer Organization • PTA • Support • Partnerships with HYSA, ASP

  8. Curriculum • Reading: Guided Reading • Writing: Writing Process utilizing Write Traits • Math: GrowingWith Mathematics • Social Studies and Science are integrated within themes • Art, Music, P.E. • Library, Computer

  9. Special Programs • Spring Enrichment Program • “Reaching for the Stars” • Artist in Residence • Author Visits • Help for all students • Reading Recovery • Title One • Special Education • Health • Guidance

  10. Teaching Students to Care • Second Step • empathy, impulse control/problem solving, and anger management • The 3 B’s • Be Safe • Be Respectful • Be Responsible

  11. Communication • Email: all staff: • First letter first name/last name @hopkintonschools.org • bcarozza@hopkintonschools.org • Weekly Parent Flash-hard copy and via email • PTA Meetings, first Thursday of the month • HMS Web Site: http://hopkintonschools.org/hms • Most updates are at http://hopkintonschools.org/hms/principal • HMS News Listserv • Head to http://hopkintonschools.org/hms/principal/HMSNews.html • Coffee with Carozza • Phone: 746-3473

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