Transcript Hingham Middle School

HMS Chromebook Initiative
Parent Information
Why a 1:1 Initiative?
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Preparing students for “the real world”
Increased collaboration
Expanded access to information and
technology
Why Chromebooks?
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“Instant” boot up and access to the
internet.
Full keyboard
Works seamlessly with Google Apps for
Education
Light weight
Long battery life
What is a Chromebook?
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Laptop style device
Cloud-based storage system
No hard drive
No software required
Must have access to a WiFi signal to be
fully functional
General Student Expectations
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Students will have a charged
Chromebook everyday
Students will abide by the HPS
Acceptable Use Policy
Students will take care of their assigned
device
Distribution Schedule
Students will receive their Chromebooks per the following distribution
schedule:
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Students with last names Allen - Gillooly Monday, March 2 from
4:00 - 7:00
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Students with last names Gilman - O’Brien Tuesday, March 3 from
4:00 - 7:00
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Students with last names O’Connor - Zieper Wednesda, March 4
from 4:00 - 7:00
Chromebooks will only be distributed if the Chromebook Loan Agreement
has been signed and returned, and the family provides proof of insurance
or an insurance waiver.
Hingham Middle School
Program of Studies
For Students Entering
Grades 7 and 8
Why Are We Here?
Our goal is to work together to design a
schedule that will best meet your child’s
academic needs. It should be . . .
 Engaging
 Appropriately challenging
 Well rounded
TIMELINE FOR COURSE
SELECTION PROCESS
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March 9 – 13 – Counselors visit classes and meet with
students
March 13 – Teachers Post Recommendations
March 18 -27 – Request Page Open to Students and
Families
April 27 – Due date for Parent Override Forms
Your Resources:
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THE PROGRAM OF STUDIES GUIDE
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PROVIDES INFORMATION ON EACH COURSE FOR GRADES 6-12
AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT WWW.HINGHAMSCHOOLS.COM
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Link to HMS and click on Program of Studies
PASSWORDS AND INSTRUCTIONS
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Issued earlier this year. Contact your School Counselor or Assistant
Principal if you need help.
Who Can I Ask for Help?
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TEACHERS
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
ADMINISTRATORS
DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS
Your Child’s Schedule
REQUIRED COURSES
ENGLISH, MATH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, PHYSICAL EDUCATION,
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
RECOMMENDED COURSES
READING LAB, MATH PREP, STRATEGIES FOR LEARNING
ELECTIVE COURSES
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
ELECTIVE COURSES
FOR GRADE 7
Based on the number of recommended courses, the number of electives your
child can select may vary. Requests for changes in electives will not be
honored after the end of the second week of school
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Art 7
Drama 7
Wood Technology
Family & Consumer Science 7
Middle School Concert Band
Middle School Chorus
Middle School Strings Ensemble (Orchestra)
Directed Study
ELECTIVE COURSES
FOR GRADE 8
Based on the number of recommended courses, the number of electives your
child can select may vary. Requests for changes in electives will not be
honored after the end of the second week of school.
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Art 8
Drama 8
Introduction to Television Production
Technology Education
Family & Consumer Science 8
Middle School Concert Band
Middle School Chorus
Middle School Strings Ensemble (Orchestra)
Directed Study
Course Selection Process
Step 1 – Log-in at ma-hingham.myfollett.com
The Course Selection Process
Step 2 – After logging in, click on the “My
Info” tab
Step 3 – Click on the “Requests” side tab
Step 4 – View Course Selections
Click on Select to view courses.
Step 5 – Select Courses
Make course selections here.
(Recommended courses are preselected.)
Guidelines for Selecting Electives
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Under “Primary Requests” students
should choose 3 Elective Courses.
Under Alternate Requests students
should select 2 additional Elective
Courses as “back-ups”.
Step 6 – Post Selections
The course selection window will be opened from March 18 - March 27.
After all selections have been completed, click the “Post” button as
shown below.
HMS Departmental Recommendations
Academic Levels at HMS
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Level 2 – Challenging coursework that will
require a good deal of independence on the
part of the student.
Level 3 – Majority of students are
recommended for this level. High academic
standards and rigorous daily work.
Level 4 – Recommended for students who
require additional support within the
classroom.
Factors Used in Making Level
Recommendations
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Reading
Writing
Communication Skills (Speaking and
Listening)
Critical Thinking Skills
Student’s Level of Independence
HMS English Department
Reading
Writing
Speaking/Listening
Level 2
Excellent ability;
demonstrates independence
in the following areas:
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Critical reading and
thinking
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Inferential reasoning
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Pace, fluency
Excellent ability;
demonstrates independence
in the following areas:
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Structure, logic, and
development of ideas
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Mechanics
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Expression
Excellent ability;
demonstrates independence
in the following areas:
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Verbal articulation of
ideas
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Analysis/synthesis of
ideas
Level 3
Above average to average
ability; needs some support
in the following areas:
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Critical reading and
thinking
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Inferential reasoning
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Pace, fluency
Above average to average
ability; needs some support
in the following areas:
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Structure, logic, and
development of ideas
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Mechanics
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Expression
Above average to average
ability; needs some support
in the following areas:
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Verbal articulation of
ideas
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Analysis/synthesis of
ideas
Level 4
Average to below average
ability; needs ongoing
support in the following
areas:
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Critical reading and
thinking
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Inferential reasoning
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Pace, fluency
Average to below average
ability; needs ongoing
support in the following
areas:
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Structure, logic, and
development of ideas
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Mechanics
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Expression
Average to below average
ability; needs ongoing
support in the following
areas:
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Verbal articulation of
ideas
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Analysis/synthesis of
ideas
HMS Math Department
Scope and Sequence
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Algebra Level 2
Pre-Algebra Level 2
Math
Mathematics
Course 1 Holt,
Rinehart, and
Winston © 2007
Pre-Algebra
by Dolciani, et al
Houghton Mifflin
© 1992
Math 7 Level 3
Mathematics Course 2
Holt, Rinehart, and
Winston © 2007
Classics: Algebra I by P.
Foerster © 2006
Math 8 with
Algebra Level 3
Algebra:Tools for a
Changing World by
Bellman, Bragg, et al
© 1998
Math 8 Level 3
Mathematics Course 3
Holt, Rinehart, and
Winston © 2007
HMS Math Department
Grade 6 to Grade 7:
The following factors are considered in recommendations :
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Student Independence
Grade 5 MCAS
local results on the CAT
term 2 grade in 6th grade
6th grade fraction/decimals benchmark test
6th grade chapter 7 test
More specific rubric on HMS website.
HMS Math Department
Scope and Sequence
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Algebra Level 2
Pre-Algebra Level 2
Math
Mathematics
Course 1 Holt,
Rinehart, and
Winston © 2007
Pre-Algebra
by Dolciani, et al
Houghton Mifflin
© 1992
Math 7 Level 3
Mathematics Course 2
Holt, Rinehart, and
Winston © 2007
Math Prep 7
Supplementary support class
for Math 7.
Classics: Algebra I by P.
Foerster © 2006
Math 8 with
Algebra Level 3
Algebra:Tools for a
Changing World by
Bellman, Bragg, et al
© 1998
Math 8 Level 3
Mathematics Course 3
Holt, Rinehart, and
Winston © 2007
Math Prep 8
Supplementary support class
for Math 8.
HMS Math Department
Grade 7 to Grade 8:
From L2 Pre-Algebra: Students with B averages or better are
considered in conjunction with their math acuity and
computational speed for L2 Algebra 1. Other students are
recommended for Math 8 with Algebra.
From Math 7 Students who have earned a B- or above in Math
7 typically take Math 8 with Algebra. Students who earn below a
B- typically take Math 8. However, in both instances, teachers
must take into account a student’s ability to work independently
and whether the student’s grade reflects significant extra help
with or revision of tests and quizzes.
HMS Math Department
Scope and Sequence
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Algebra Level 2
Pre-Algebra Level 2
Math
Mathematics
Course 1 Holt,
Rinehart, and
Winston © 2007
Pre-Algebra
by Dolciani, et al
Houghton Mifflin
© 1992
Math 7 Level 3
Mathematics Course 2
Holt, Rinehart, and
Winston © 2007
Classics: Algebra I by P.
Foerster © 2006
Math 8 with
Algebra Level 3
Algebra:Tools for a
Changing World by
Bellman, Bragg, et al
© 1998
Grade 12
AP Calculus,
AP Statistics,
L2 Calculus,
L3 Analysis
AP Statistics,
L2 Calculus,
L3 Analysis,
L3 Precalculus,
L3 Topics and
Statistics
Math 8 Level 3
Mathematics Course 3
Holt, Rinehart, and
Winston © 2007
L3 Topics and
Statistics,
L3 Algebra II
HMS Science Department
HHS Science Curriculum
HMS Science Department
HMS Science Department
Grade 7
Life
Science
Grade 8
I.P.S.
Social Studies
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Read Purposefully
Identifying and extrapolating significant
material from a variety of printed sources.
Recognizing arguments for and against and
issue.
Identifying and using knowledge from
common graphic features (charts, maps,
diagrams, graphs).
Recognizing bias and point of view.
Reading and analyzing primary source
material.
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Write Effectively
Writing multi-paragraph compositions that
have clear topic development and
organization.
Documenting research using standard
endnote and bibliographic format.
Analyzing document based questions.
Identifying definitions and explaining
significance of term.
Level 2
The student independently demonstrates
excellent ability in the above areas.
The student independently demonstrates excellent
ability in the above areas.
Level 3
The student, with moderate support,
demonstrates above average to average ability in
the above areas.
The student, with support, demonstrates average
to below average ability in the above areas.
The student, with moderate support, demonstrates
above average to average ability in the above areas.
Level 4
The student, with support, demonstrates average
to below average ability in the above areas.
Social Studies (continued)
Communicate Effectively
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Identify, Analyze, and Solve Problems
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Delivering oral presentations and debates.
Producing media presentations and projects.
Interacting with peers in student-centered
activities.
 Analyzing and expressing ideas in the arts in
an historical context.
 Following directions
 Developing effective note taking skills from
lectures and discussions.
 Utilizing technology to express historical
concepts.
The student independently demonstrates excellent
ability in the above areas.
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The student, with moderate support,
demonstrates above average to average ability in
the above areas.
The student, with support, demonstrates average
to below average ability in the above areas.
The student, with moderate support, demonstrates
above average to average ability in the above areas.
Evaluate primary and secondary sources.
Utilize a wide range of resources to conduct
research.
 Develop and use a wide range of critical
thinking skills.
 Incorporate evaluation of sources,
construction of casual relationships, balanced
interpretations, and comparative analysis.
 Recognize and analyze biases and points of
view from a wide range of print and media
sources.
The student independently demonstrates excellent
ability in the above areas.
The student, with support, demonstrates average to
below average ability in the above areas.
Foreign Language – Level 3
An upper standard foreign language student :
- exhibits above average to average ability
- needs more practice with speaking, listening
reading, writing
- needs to reinforce skills to incorporate into
knowledge base
- handles rigorous daily work in an appropriately
paced class
- meets high expectations for learning
- is appropriately challenged
Foreign Language – Level 2
An advanced foreign language student :
- exhibits excellent ability in all 4 skills (speaking,
listening, reading, writing)
- integrates new vocabulary and grammar concepts
into language base with ease
- works quickly, identifies and corrects errors
- participates actively, communicates easily both orally
and in writing
- is self-directed, works independently
- handles fast-paced, in-depth curriculum
Seventh Grade Medical
Requirements
In accordance with Massachusetts state law, all students entering seventh grade are required to
have a physical. In addition, state regulations require written documentation that each child
has satisfied the following immunization requirements:
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1. A second Measles, Mumps, and Rubella shot (MMR#2)
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2. A series of #3 Hepatitis inoculations
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3. A Tetanus-Diphtheria (Td) inoculation, given within the last 5 years.
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4. One dose of Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine or a physician’s verification that the child has a reliable
history of the disease.
Failure to comply with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations will result in
your child’s exclusion from school. Exemptions are allowed only for the following two situations:
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1. A medical exemption, if a physician submits documentation that an immunization is medically
unadvisable.
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2. A religious exemption, if a parent/guardian submits a written statement that immunizations conflict
with their sincere religious beliefs.
Philosophical exemptions are not allowed by Massachusetts state law.
You will be receiving a letter from the school nurse regarding these requirements. Please complete and
return all forms to the school nurse before the start of school in September so that your
child can begin school with his/her class.