Curriculum Night

Herndon Middle SchoolJanuary 24, 2019

Introductions

Justine Klena- PrincipalKaryn Niles- Director of Student ServicesTracy Bromberg- Assistant PrincipalJohn Bordenkecher- Assistant PrincipalTim Hoffman- Assistant PrincipalBecky Kohm- Assistant PrincipalInstructional CoachesCounselors

TRANSITION TIMELINE PT 1Rising 7th Graders

• February 6th and 7th (am): 6th graders visit HMS• February 15-March 1- Rising 7 students select courses

online through StudentVUE with their elementary school’s support.

• Recommendations from teachers are noted on planning sheet label

TRANSITION TIMELINE PT 1Rising 8th Graders

• February 11-15 - Counselors go into rising 8 Science classes to discuss course selection.

• Recommendations from teachers are noted on planning sheet label

• Course selection sheets are due back to Science teachers by February 20th.

• February 20-28 - Rising 8 students input courses online through StudentVUE in Science classes.

February 8th at 9:45(am): Local Level 4

informational meeting HMS Library

SCHEDULING 101• Students will have seven classes• Four core courses (English, Math, Science, History)• Health & PE• Two electives

• If students choose a language, they will have one more elective.

• Some students may be scheduled to take a support class for one of the electives to help your child in reaching his/her potential (ex- reading, math, personal development)

SCHEDULING 101• If your child receives Advanced Academics Level 4, Special Education/ESOL services, or French Immersion your child will be placed into these programs by our office.

• Students in the music program, or who speak Spanish will be assessed to find the best placement.

• All students will be placed in Health & PE. • Health & PE is required full year for 7th and 8th, but

is listed by semester (it will appear on everyone’s schedule twice).

SCHEDULING 101

• Students must rank semester courses 1-6 in preferential order on the course planner and list alternatives online.

• Every effort will be made to place students in their first elective choice, but sometimes we may have to place the student in their second or even third choice.

• Year-long electives will get priority unless noted.

SCHEDULING 101

• Students work with parents to select preference for content classes- students will input through StudentVUE.

• Communicate with Student Services regarding any specific requests or concerns.

• Reflect on choices throughout the spring.

TRANSITION TIMELINE PT 2• Parents can see the course requests in ParentVUE.

• Only students can make changes. • Parents and students will see REQUESTS- (no teacher

or period) and this does not guarantee placement in electives.

• It will not be specific for music level until after auditions.

• It may include a support class, or one may be recommended later.

• It is still contingent on how it fits into the master schedule

TRANSITION TIMELINE PT 2

Parents should consider • What questions they have (ask!) ☺• What the recommendations are• Your child’s interest• How your child does with change• Progress or challenges

TRANSITION TIMELINE PT 2

April - June

Parents should call to discuss changes.Student Services703-904-4901

OVERVIEW OF HMS PROGRAM

Herndon MS has a focus on:

• A Workshop Model

• Literacy

• Technology Integration

OVERVIEW OF HMS PROGRAM

Herndon Middle School has• Open Honors• Local Level 4 (AAP) classes• Strong ESOL and Special Education Departments

Learning Experiences in Honors and Level IV classes include...

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION

Students use computers to set goals, create products, and work in groups to do research. HMS is to 2:1 technology and on its way to 1:1.

OVERVIEW OF HMS PROGRAMHMS Student Services•Director of Student Services •4 Counselors•Psychologist/Social Worker

Middle School Academics

Workshop Model for English and Math

Math Sequencing for Rising 7th Grade Students

6th Grade_____7th Grade______ _8th Grade__

Math 6 Math 7 Pre-Algebra

Math 6- Math 7 HN Algebra 1 orAdvanced Math 7 HNLL4 Algebra 1 HN

Algebra I HN Geometry HN

MATH 7• Best for students that are developing an interest and confidence in math.

• Need strong support to develop work habits, study skills, and organization.

Math 7 Honors• Adds extension topics to emphasize critical thinking and problem solving.• Best for students ready for fast pace and more rigor. Students take Math 8 SOL.

ALGEBRA 1 HONORS – FOR 7TH GRADE

•High school credit class.•Enrollment is restricted based on Iowa test score & SOL.

PRE-ALGEBRA

• Pre-Algebra continues building foundational skills specifically for Algebra.

• Pre-Algebra students are strengthening math skills to prepare for Algebra 1 in 9th grade.

WORLD LANGUAGES

• Spanish: Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 1A, Spanish 1B, Spanish for Fluent Speakers 1, Spanish for Fluent Speakers 2, Spanish for Fluent Speakers 1A & 1B

• French: French 1, French 2, French 1A, French 1B, French Immersion 1, French Immersion 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 2

World Language Course SequenceLevel 5 AP

Fr. Immersion 2Grade 8

Fr. Immersion 1Grade 7

Level 1Grade 8

Level 1 – Part BGrade 8

Level 1 – Part AGrade 7

Level 2Grade 8

Level 1Grade 7

Elective Grade 7

Full Year Elective Classes• Chorus (placement determined by audition)• Band (placement determined by audition)• Orchestra (placement determined by audition)• French Immersion 1 (prereq: elemsch)• French 1 (part A)• French 1• Spanish 1 (part A)• Spanish for Fluent Speakers 1 (part A)• Spanish 1• Drama • Art Extensions (Grade 8

Semester Electives (half year)• Family Consumer Sciences• Art Foundations • Computers in Art• 3D Art Exploration• Tech Exploration 7 and 8• Computer Solutions• Coding and Innovative Technologies (pre req: CS

highly recommended)• Coding 2• Theater Arts & Theater Arts Tech• Theater Arts Tech• Musical Theater• Guitar (Grade 8)

Reminders:

• February 6th and 7th - Elementary Visits• Ensure you have a ParentVUE account• Parents call to discuss changes April -

June• Final Schedules distributed at Kick-off• Kick off August 22nd 4 pm

Karyn Niles, DSS

703-904-4901keniles@fcps.edu

Thank you!