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Welcome to Hidden Valley Middle School

Welcome to Hidden Valley Middle School. 2010-2011 Registration Meeting. Schedule Lockers/Lunch/Activities SOL’s Courses/Electives/Registration Process Questions. Bell Schedule. 1 st period (8:25am-9:25am) 2 nd period (9:30am-10:17am) 3 rd period (10:22am-11:09am)

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Welcome to Hidden Valley Middle School

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  1. Welcome to Hidden ValleyMiddle School

  2. 2010-2011 Registration Meeting • Schedule • Lockers/Lunch/Activities • SOL’s • Courses/Electives/Registration Process • Questions

  3. Bell Schedule • 1st period (8:25am-9:25am) • 2nd period (9:30am-10:17am) • 3rd period (10:22am-11:09am) • Lunch (11:09am-11:39am) • 4th period (11:44am-12:31pm) • 5th period (12:36pm-1:23pm) • 6th period (1:28pm-2:15pm) • 7th period (2:20pm-3:10pm)

  4. Schedules • Schedule Pick Up Night—August, pick up schedule, locker number and combination are on the schedule • Locker Mates • Gym Suits • Dates will be in newsletter

  5. Sixth Grade Activities • After School Socials/Dances • Intramurals • Mile Club • Team Managers • Builder’s Club • Chess Club • First Priority Club • First Lego League • Knitting & Crocheting Club

  6. SOL Tests • 6th grade—U.S. History to 1877, Math & Reading • 7th grade—U.S. History1877 to the Present, Math/Algebra 1 Reading • 8th grade—Writing, Reading, Science, Math, Algebra 1/Geometry and Civics and Economics

  7. 6th Grade Course Selections • 7 period day • English (2 periods) • Math 6 (1 or 2 periods) • Science 6 • U. S. History • Health/PE • Elective

  8. English • Two 47 minute periods • Pre-AP or average • Placement based on signing Pre-AP Contract

  9. Social Studies and Science • Each class is 47 minutes • Pre-AP or average • Placement based on signing Pre-AP Contract

  10. Math • One or two 47 minute period • Pre-AP or average • Placement based on teacher recommendation

  11. Pre-Algebra • One 47 minute period • Accelerated math program • Placement based on meeting selection criteria

  12. Health & PE • One 47 minute class • Every day • One week PE, one week Health • Everyone dresses out for PE

  13. Electives • Choir-meets every day all year • Band-meets every day all year • Interest Block-new class every 4-6 weeks, may include: Art, Study Skills, World Language, Computer Skills, Technology Education • Developmental Reading

  14. 5th Grade Visitations • Cave Spring---Jan. 26 • Green Valley---Jan. 27 • Oak Grove---Jan. 28 • 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM • Tour school • Bring home registration form and registration book

  15. Teacher recommendations will be marked on the registration form. Teachers will tell students date form is due back to them. Must have parent signature on the form. Make sure address and phone number are correct. Questions about recommendations should be directed to current teacher.

  16. Choose one elective, Band, Choir, Interest Block, Math Lab or Developmental Reading 6th graders will get the elective they choose. HVMS will enter courses and give each student a list of courses they are registered for in Feb. Changes can be made at that time. No schedule changes after June 1

  17. Pre-AP Courses • What is a high school AP course? • What is a middle school Pre-AP course? • What are the characteristics of students who are likely to succeed in a Pre-AP course? • What is the registration process?

  18. What is a high school AP course? • Highly rigorous course • Students may earn college credit • Students must do well on AP Exam • AP Exams require critical thinking and writing skills

  19. What is a middle school Pre-AP course? • Provides greater access to AP courses • Exposes students earlier to skills and habits of mind necessary for AP • Content-specific instructional strategies to teach students AP-related skills, concepts, and assessment methods • Replaces most “advanced” courses

  20. What is Pre-AP English? • Focus on reading material from a variety of historical periods • Learn to analyze reading selections • Learn to support ideas using knowledge of literary devices • Build and use extensive vocabulary • Learn to write in a variety of modes with maturity and sophistication

  21. What is Pre-AP Science? • Problem-solving activities using critical thinking, writing, and technological skills related to real-life situations • Lab work involving more sophisticated scientific methods • Plan and construct research • Independent experiments • Document personal learning experiences

  22. What is Pre-AP Social Studies? • Develop skills for writing comparison essays, change-over-time essays, & document-based responses • Evaluations use higher-level thinking skills such as categorization, evaluation, generalization, & synthesis • Develop reading comprehension strategies • Learn to analyze primary source documents

  23. What is Pre-AP Math 6? • Apply higher-order thinking strategies to solve rigorous multi-step problems • Solve multi-step equations • Use critical thinking to analyze pre-algebra topics • Focus on higher-order applications of math concepts

  24. What are the characteristics of students who will be successful in Pre-AP? • Attend school regularly • Prioritize tasks & responsibilities • Work within time constraints • Appreciate a challenging curriculum • Be willing to complete summer reading

  25. What is the registration process for Pre-AP courses? • Parent must sign Pre-AP Contract—this will come home with registration form • Teachers will make recommendations

  26. Questions after tonight? Talk to current teacher or Contact HVMS counselor Mrs. Childress (A-F & Si-Z) Ms. Bruno (G-Sh)

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