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HCMS Information for parents of rising 6th
graders
Office Staff Ms. Cassidy (Principal) Ms. Hardin (Assistant Principal) Ms. Hudler (Secretary) Ms. Barbour (Data Manager) Ms. Henderson (Treasurer)
Office
Officeo This is where you take doctors, absences, and
bus notes o Call home (must have a good reason)o Signing in or out
- student will not be released to anyone but a parent or legal guardian unless written approval by parent.
o You can also find the nurse here
Arriving Car rider – you get dropped off and picked up at the main
entrance Bus- you get dropped and picked up at the back parking lot.
Times 7:05 –students should be in homeroom 7:10 –morning announcements will count tardy after that 7:15 –homeroom ends and students move on to next class
Morning Routine
Morning RoutineMorning ChecklistLocker Go to breakfast (before class)Return books and magazines Restroom on your hall
Guidance Staff Ms. Miles
Location The guidance is located across the main office
Guidance
Guidance What is Guidance? The guidance helps children with problems
that they have in and out of school. And if you desire to change classes you can at the guidance (have to have a good reason). Let them know if you are moving so they can mail your files.
A better time to come in is at tutorial
You may need to fill out some paper before you come in
Lockers
What can kids have in their lockers? Instruments (if they fit) School books Accelerated Reader books Book bags Lunch (if your child brings their lunch to school) Gym bag Cell phones
Can you have locks for gym?
You can have a lock for gym, BUT you must buy it yourself and take it off everyday.
Teachers
6th Grade and Encore
Who are the 6th grade teachers?
Penguins TeamMs. RogersMr. Hensley
SeaHawks TeamMs. DoyleMs. Oliver
Herons Team
Ms. Hill
Ms. Keim
Ms. Marley
Ms. Seidel
Owl Team
Ms. Jones & Ms. Godfrey
Encore Teachers Visual arts- (Semester)- Ms. Perritt
Keyboarding- (Semester)- Mr. Cornell & Ms. Peterson
Physical Education- (Semester)- Ms. Jones, Mr. Davies, Ms. Schroeder
Spanish- (Semester)- Ms. Lemke
Chinese- (Semester)- Ms. Lei
Encore Teachers cont.
Chorus- (Year long)- Ms. Thompson
Strings- (Year long)- Ms. Piper
Career Education- (Semester)- Mr. Appleton
Band- (Year long)- Mr. Edmonds
Some Encore courses are year long. Semester Encores change after 18 weeks
Media Center
Librarians and Procedures
Media Center How to check in and check out of the
library.
You will go to the podium and put your first name, last name, teachers name, the date and the time you came in into the check in book.
To check out you will write the time down that you are leaving.
Media Center How to fill out your planner
You will put your first name, last name, and the book title on the due date.
This information should be written in purple pen. The panther paws located on the front desk will show you the due date.
Media Center How to check out a book
You will have to stand between the chairs and wait till one of the librarians to help you out.
Media CenterThe Library Staff
Ms. LightMs. Young
School Procedure
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School Procedures Students walk on the green part of the
hallways. Different punishments for breaking rules
are: After School Detention In School Suspension Out of School Suspension
Backpacks must be kept in lockers!
School Procedures cont. Students must have their planners with
them when moving around on campus!
Cafeteria Procedures No food or drink allowed outside of
cafeteria without a teacher’s permission. To get food from the ala cart line, you must
not owe lunch money. This line is different from the regular lunch line.
Do not touch the Cafeteria windows, unless you want to clean them!
Dress Code Sleeves and Knees!
Students must have sleeves going past the shoulders
Shorts may not be above the knees, including slits going up the side or backside of the shorts
No tight or form fitting clothing permitted!!!
Extra-Curricula
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Activities
Chorus, Band, and Orchestra Chorus, band and orchestra are year long
choices for Encore.
All of these offer you various opportunities such as All County and All State.
If you are in band you also have the option of pep band and jazz band in 7th and 8th grade.
Fundraisers & MADD Some fundraisers are Pasta for
Pennies, Candy Man, BoxTops and the Panther Feast.
We encourage participation in fundraisers and community service activities!
SGA & NJHS
Students who have met certain criteria may be inducted into the NJHS at the end of their 7th grade year. Students must have an “A” average, show leadership qualities and be willing to participate in community service.
A group of students, representing 6th,7th and 8th grade, who show leadership qualities and are willing to participate in community building activities.
Student Government Association
National Junior Honor Society
AVID & CheerleadingAdvance Via Individual Determination
AVID is a program that helps build organization skills and supports students who may need extra guidance in order to prepare them for college.
CheerleadingCheerleading is an activity boys and girls may try out for. This group supports the athletic program while also participating in competitions.
Sports You must be in the 7th or 8th grade to
participate in sports. You must pass reading & math, social
studies or science and 1 Encore rotation. You can’t be over 15 years old by mid
October. MUST have a current physical. Softball, Football, Baseball ,Basketball,
Soccer, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Track & Field and Wrestling.
Battle of the Books, Odyssey of the Mind and Academic Derby Battle of the Books is a competition based
on 27 books. Students compete against schools and answer trivia questions about the books.
Odyssey of the Mind is where you show off you imagination and creativity while working with others.
Academic Derby is where you are asked trivia questions about all areas of academics while competing against different schools.
Welcome to Hunters Creek! If you are interested in
volunteering with SGA activities supporting our entire school this year, please contact Ms. Jones or Ms. Light.