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Everything you ever wanted to know about MIS-HPMS… …but were afraid to ask

Everything you ever wanted to know about MIS-HPMS… …but were afraid to ask. Presented by: Dr. Laurie Hitzelberger September 10, 2013. By PresenterMedia.com. MIS-HPMS Administration. Dr. Laurie Hitzelberger, Principal, 5-8 Mrs. Georgie Swize, Asst. Principal, 5-8

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Everything you ever wanted to know about MIS-HPMS… …but were afraid to ask

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  1. Everything you ever wanted to know about MIS-HPMS… …but were afraid to ask Presented by: Dr. Laurie Hitzelberger September 10, 2013 By PresenterMedia.com

  2. MIS-HPMS Administration Dr. Laurie Hitzelberger, Principal, 5-8 Mrs. Georgie Swize, Asst. Principal, 5-8 Dr. Marcia Pool, Asst. Principal, 5-6 (MIS) Mr. Richard Bohac, Asst. Principal, 7-8 (HPMS)

  3. 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)

  4. MIS-HPMS Core Goals • Strong Academic Program • Safe and Positive Learning Environment • Character Education and Leadership • Parent-Community Partnership • Learners for the Future • Educators for the Future • “Preparing the child for the path; not the path for the child…” • Dr. Tim Elmore

  5. 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?

  6. 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?

  7. 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?

  8. 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?

  9. 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?

  10. 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?

  11. Safe Learning Environment Growth-Construction Added Security Officers Limited Building Access Screening of all Visitors Practice Drills New “High Alert” Safety Brochure to all Parents Cell Phone Parking

  12. Positive Learning Environment What is the biggest discipline issue at MIS? HPMS? What is being done to prevent bullying? What types of consequences are used for misbehavior? How is positive behavior acknowledged?

  13. Positive Learning Environment What type of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities are available for my child? What types of sports are available for MIS and HPMS students? How are athletic teams selected? What is off-season? What is off-campus PE?

  14. Positive Learning Environment What 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?

  15. Character Education and Leadership How are students taught about character education and leadership? What types of leadership activities are available for students?

  16. 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?

  17. Parent-Community Partnership What books do you recommend for parenting advice and for developing happy, self-reliant children for the future?

  18. Recommended Reading

  19. Any Other Questions?

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