Guide to an Amazing Holmen Middle School Experience
Discover the ethos of Holmen Middle School through being respectful, responsible, and safe. Meet the administration team, explore the daily schedule, and learn about the various opportunities for students to get involved and grow. Address common worries children may have when transitioning to middle school.
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Being Respectful, Responsible and Safe Your guide to an Your guide to an amazing amazing Holmen Middle School Holmen Middle School experience experience
The HMS Admin Team Principal, Ryan Vogler Associate Principal, Keri Holter
6THGRADE COUNSELOR Mrs. Heather Retzlaff rethea@holmen.k12.wi.us 526-3391 Ext 5306
Where to find this information www.holmen.k12.wi.us Select Middle School Parent Tab Scheduling Information
We Believe Viking Values Respectful Responsible Safe
HMS Statistically 866 Students 6-8 Grades 83 Teachers 46 Support staff Educational Assistants Custodians Secretaries Food Service
6th Grade Schedule 7:10-7:25 Cafeteria (Breakfast) 7:25-7:35 Locker/Class 7:35 School Begins 7:35-7:48 Advisory 7:51-8:51 Core 1 8:54-9:54 Core 2 9:57-10:57 Core 3 11:00-11:30 Lunch/Recess 11:33-12:33 Core 4 12:36-1:18 Encore 1 1:21-2:03 Encore 2 2:06-2:40 Academy
Opportunities at HMS More independence Greater opportunities to get involved Transitioning to becoming a teenager Meeting new people Exploring classes in a variety of areas
Kids Getting Involved: Assemblies Celebrations Lunch committee Co-curricular Activities PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support) Clubs
Worries Your Child May Have I ll get lost. I won t remember what class is next. I won t be with my friends. I won t be able to open my locker. Other kids will pick on me. I won t know the rules.
HMS Resources Success Center Working Lunch Academy Study Hall Encore Study Hall LMC Interventions Structured Study Hall TAG
Ways For Parents to Be Involved Join the HMSPTG (Holmen Middle School Parent Teacher Group) Attend Parent/Teacher conferences Get to know your child s teachers Read the newsletter (available online) Visit the website Volunteer Attend School Events Keep your contact information up-to-date Check Infinite Campus online
HMSPTG Holmen Middle School Parent Teacher Group Our Parent Group Meets every third Thursday of the month at Holmen Middle School. Established to raise money to help the middle school. Fall Fundraiser School Supply Kits Teacher Grants Student Council Support Support Student Opportunities
1 to 1 Chromebooks Each student receives their own device at the start of the school year More information in summer registration information On-line communication
Online Resources School Website: www.holmen.k12.wi.us
Communication E-mail via Infinite Campus Messenger Providing a current e-mail address is vital to HMS communication with parents. Newsletters Breaking News Emergency Information Reminders Updates Contact from teachers and staff
Transitioning your child to HMS Call the Middle School Office with questions 608-526-3391 or Visit the HMS website at www.holmen.k12.wi.us Parent Meeting Registration Aug 2 & Aug 8 (7:00am 11:00am and 3:00pm 7:00pm) *same time for both days Open House Aug 29 (4:30pm 6:30pm) Meet teachers Take a tour Participate in summer music programs
What is Registration? August 2nd or 8th Student Pictures Student Schedules Handed out Pay fees Registration $11.00 PE Shirt $5.00 Yearbook $10.00 Tours Chromebook Information Food service payment accepted Update Contact Information Provide Info to Health Office Co-curricular Information Locker Information Time to practice Pre Ordered Supply Packs
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports VIKING VALUES Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe PBIS Kick Off Advisory Lessons Anti-Bullying, Kindness in Action, Diversity Awareness, Respect, Personal Responsibility Acknowledgements Shieldies Student/Staff Pride Shields
Communication Staff Managed Referrals Incidents that have been handled successfully by the teacher Office Managed Referrals Incidents that require administrative intervention Administrator will follow up with parents about the incident and any consequences
Auto-Generated Discipline Emails Each day, Infinite Campus sends out an email to parents of students who have received referrals Notes date and event Academic or behavioral Staff-Managed or Office- Managed Please call Mrs. Holter for additional details
Assessment and Grading State Testing Benchmark Testing Language Math Reading Common Assessments Re Takes Infinite Campus Parent Portal Mailed Mid-Term Grade Reports Mailed Quarterly Report Cards
Grading Scale Honor Roll Honor Roll Type High Honor Roll Regular Honor Roll = Low GPA 3.67 High GPA 4.33 = Term Grade A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- F = GPA Calculator 4.33 4.00 3.67 3.33 3.00 2.67 2.33 2.00 1.67 1.33 1.00 0.67 0.00 Percentage = = = = = = = = = = = = = (100-98%) (97-95%) (94-92%) (91-89%) (88-86%) (85-83%) (82-80%) (79-76%) (75-74%) (73-71%) (70-68%) (67-65%) (No Points) = 3.00 3.66
Honor Roll Policy Two separate Honor Rolls: High-Honor Roll: students earning an overall quarter average of 92% or above Honor Roll: students earning an overall average of 86% - 91% Any student receiving any D, F, and/or incomplete grade(s) on his/her report card, will not be eligible for placement on the honor roll for that quarter.
Honor Roll Policy Continued Board Policy - Grading System School Board Policy, FILE: 345.1 Section: 1 Instruction: - The grade used to determine honor role status is the final grade. Students earning modified grades will not have those grades tabulated into honor role. Students earning more than 25% of their grades as modified grades will not be eligible for honor role.
Grading System Term Grade = Final Grade (Academic and Non-Academic Grades combined) Achievement Grade = Academic Grades only Non-Academic Rubric Below 4 3 The student is engaged in classroom activities and discussions without being asked as evidenced by listening, contributing, and asking questions. The student is punctual or early in turning in assignments and goes beyond the stated requirements relative to neatness and adherence to conventions. 2 1 The student engages in classroom activities and discussions only when required to do so or when the request involves a disciplinary referral. The student is not punctual in turning in assignments or does not meet the stated requirements relative to neatness and adherence to conventions. The student follows classroom rules, group goals, and procedures only when required to do or when the request involves strong urging or a disciplinary referral. Participation The student is engaged in classroom activities when asked as evidenced by listening, contributing, and asking questions. The student refuses to engage in classroom activities and discussions. The student is not punctual in turning in assignments and does not meet the stated requirements relative to neatness and adherence to conventions. Assignments The student is punctual in turning in assignments and meets the stated requirements relative to neatness and adherence to conventions. Behavior The student follows classroom rules, group goals, and procedures without being reminded or cued. The student follows classroom rules, group goals, and procedures when reminded or cued. The student refuses to follow classroom rules, group goals, and procedures. The student is always prompt to class and is almost always prepared for class with required class materials. The student is regularly late to class and is almost never prepared for class with required class materials. Preparedness The student is prompt to class and is usually prepared for class with required class materials. The student is sometimes late to class and is rarely prepared for class with required class materials.
Attendance Attendance Line 526-1369 Daily Call by 7:30 am to report absences Late Please send a note with your child. Students must sign in at attendance window. Leaving School During the School Day Please send a note with your students regarding the time they will be picked up and have them bring it to the attendance window first thing in the morning to receive a pass to leave class. Parents must come in Door D to sign their student out at the attendance window. Upon returning to school students must sign in at the attendance window.
Attendance Parents are allowed to excuse their children for a maximum of 10 days per school year. Any absences beyond 10 days need a doctor s note to avoid truancy
Questions? Ideas? Please email or call anytime Mr. Vogler vogrya@holmen.k12.wi.us 526-3391 extension 5405 Mrs. Holter holker@holmen.k12.wi.us 526-3391 extension 5404 Mrs. Retzlaff rethea@holmen.k12.wi.us 526-3391 extension 5306
