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August 18, 2023

Welcome Back! 2023-2024 School Year!

​Hi Families,

We are less than 2 weeks away from the first day of school.  We are finishing scheduling details and getting the school ready for our Open House on August 21st, 4pm-6pm.  We are beyond thrilled to show off our new playgrounds, cafeteria, media center, and show case area.  We are very thankful to our voters who helped support these bond initiatives. It looks amazing!  

Attached are a few items that can help put your back to school brain in gear.  Starting on August 18th, we will begin our communication through Remind.  Please keep your eyes open for all future messages.  

We look forward to a spectacular year.  See you August 21st for Open House! 

Thank you, 

Rene Bair- Principal

Rakendra Davis- Assistant Principal

 

Hi HMS Families, 

Here are a few items to start the 2023-2024 school year.  Under 2 weeks to go!!

School Pictures 

  • 6th Grade- Wednesday, August 23
  • 7th Grade- Thursday, August 24
  • 8th Grade- Friday, August 25

*Makeup- TBD

Schedules: 

Student schedules will be posted in Infinite Campus on August 18th by 4pm.  We will not be able to honor teacher changes.  Please make sure registration is complete so your student will have a school schedule.  

Specialized Supports:

Students who have an IEP or a 504 and require additional educational support, your students case manager will connect with you and your family the week of August 21st.  

TWBI: 

We are excited to welcome Jeff Minkus to our HMS TWBI staff.  He will teach our 8th grade TWBI Advanced Spanish classes.  The outlines for the TWBI program are listed below.  

6th Grade: 

  • Spanish Language Arts
  • Spanish Science

**Some students will have an additional Spanish Language Arts for intervention 

7th Grade:

  • Spanish Language Arts
  • Spanish Science
  • Spanish Social Studies

**Some students will have Spanish Intervention 

8th Grade: 

  • Advanced Spanish 

**Some students will have Spanish Intervention 

Bell Schedule: 

Please see below for the bell schedule:

6th Grade

  • ADVISORY(20 min)  7:30-7:50
  • 1st HOUR (49 min) 7:53-8:42
  • 2nd HOUR (49 min) 8:45-9:34
  • WIN (49 min) 9:37- 10:26
  • 4th HOUR (50 min) 10:29-11:19
  • LUNCH (40 min) 11:22-12:02
  • 5th HOUR (49 min) 12:05- 12:54
  • 6th HOUR (50 min) 12:57- 1:47
  • 7th HOUR (52 min) 1:50-2:42

7th Grade

  • ADVISORY(20 min)   7:30-7:50
  • 1st HOUR (49 min) 7:53-8:42
  • 2nd HOUR (49 min) 8:45-9:34
  • 3rd HOUR (49 min) 9:37- 10:26
  • LUNCH (40 min) 10:29-11:09
  • 4th HOUR (50 min) 11:12-12:02
  • 5th HOUR (49 min) 12:05- 12:54
  • WIN  (50 min) 12:57- 1:47
  • 7th HOUR (52 min) 1:50-2:42

8th Grade

  • ADVISORY(20 min)   7:30-7:50
  • 1st HOUR (49 min) 7:53-8:42
  • 2nd HOUR (49 min) 8:45-9:34
  • 3rd HOUR (49 min) 9:37- 10:26
  • 4th HOUR (50 min) 10:29-11:19
  • LUNCH (40 min) 11:22- 12:02
  • 5th HOUR (49 min) 12:05- 12:54
  • 6th HOUR (50 min) 12:57- 1:4
  • 7th HOUR (52 min) 1:50-2:42

Wednesday Bell Schedule: 

* Times adjusted by an hour.  Lunches reflected below:

  • 6th grade Lunch (All 6th in Cafeteria first)   10:38-11:18
  • 7th grade Lunch (All 7th at Recess first)      10:38-11:18
  • 8th grade Lunch 11:26-12:06                      

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What would be my student’s “homeroom” class? Their advisory class is also their 7th hour teacher.  It will be their “homeroom.”  It is where all important papers will be sent home from and collected.  
  • Does my student get a chromebook? Yes!  Every student will sign a tech policy that says they can safely use a computer at school.  They will get it in advisory each morning and leave it in the 7th hour each night.  If a parent has signed the chromebook contract, then a student can also bring it home, if checked out.  
  • Does my student get a locker?  Students will be allowed to sign up for a locker at the beginning of Q2.  In order to get a locker, they must show: Under 12 tardies, Attendance for 90% of the school days, No suspensions. At semester, students who are on “locker probation” due to not maintaining the list above, will have a meeting admin to determine a plan so they can keep a locker.  
  • Who do I contact if I want a conference/meeting with all of my student’s teachers?  Their advisory class is also their 7th hour teacher.  It will be their “homeroom.”  It is where all important papers will be sent home from and collected.
  • How much homework should I expect for my student? If students are not failing, falling behind, or absent, then the ONLY homework is reading.  This will be communicated through REMIND if there are any changes.
  • How do I know what work is due for my students?  Infinite Campus- Do YOU as a parent have access to the Parent Portal?  Teachers will post assignments on the Infinite Campus as MISSING for work that has not been turned in by the indicated due date. Additionally, they will use REMIND to text/email any information through the week that you NEED to know. 
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