Hercules Middle School - Committed to Excellence
Hercules Middle School, led by Principal Renee Lama and Assistant Principal Ryan Shaw, prioritizes a rigorous academic environment that caters to the holistic educational needs of students. The school's values emphasize respect, kindness, responsibility, collaboration, academic excellence, and hard work. Explore the school's schedule, administration team, safety measures, grade-specific information, and elective offerings. Get insights into the academic structure and dedicated teams focusing on subjects like Math, English, History, Science, and Physical Education. The school offers a personalized learning model for sixth-grade students in partnership with Summit. Discover the dedicated teams for sixth and seventh grades, showcasing a dynamic curriculum that includes subjects like Math, English, History, Science, Physical Education, and more. With a strong commitment to fostering academic growth and character development, Hercules Middle School aims to create a supportive and enriching educational environment for every student.
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WELCOME TO HERCULES MIDDLE SCHOOL L. Renee Lama Principal Ryan Shaw Assistant Principal Hercules Middle School is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that promotes the educational needs of the whole child.
HMS School Values Titans Show Respect Titans are Kind Titans take Responsibility Titans Collaborate Titans strive for Academic Excellence Titans work Harder to get Smarter
Administration L. Renee Lama Principal Ryan Shaw Assistant Principal
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, &Friday Wednesday & Minimum Days Period 1 8:30 9:20 Period 1 8:30 9:10 Period 2 9:25 10:15 Period 2 9:15 9:55 Period 3 10:20 11:10 Period 3 10:00 10:40 Period 4 11:15 12:05 Period 4 10:45 11:25 Lunch 12:05 12:50 Period 5 11:25 12:10 Period 5 12:55 1:45 Period 6 12:15 12:55 Period 6 1:50 2:40 Period 7 1:00 1:40
Sixth Grade Team Ms. Colliver P.E. Instructor Mr. Ortega Math Mr. Owens English & Film and New Media Ms. Peters English & History Ms. Rose - Math Ms. Tamosunas History & Lead Teacher Ms. Yang & Vacant Science
Sixth Grade Classes Common Core Math Common Core English Common Core History Common Core Science Physical Education ELECTIVE OFFERINGS 6th Grade students will be participating in a new instructional model. It is a partnership with Summit and will be using a personalized learning platform that challenges students to work under a mastery model.
Seventh Grade Team Mr. Chan-Law Math & Algebra Ms. Giusto English & Read 180 Mr. Karay ELD & World History Mr. Gadd English & World History Mr. Ortega Math Mr. Amajioyi & Vacant Science Ms. Barnett P.E. Instructor
Eighth Grade Team Mr. Amajioyi & Ms. Chabot Science Ms. Dirk English Ms. Kidder US History Mr. Moran Math & Geometry Mr. Parks P.E. & Team Sports
Seventh and Eighth Grade Classes Common Core Math/Algebra/Geometry(8th grade only) Common Core English Common Core History Next Generation Science Physical Education ELECTIVE OFFERINGS
Electives Ms. Calonico Orchestra, Band & Choir Ms. Manipis Photography, Art, Graphic Arts
Personalized Learning One to One Hercules Middle School is going one to one Each students will receive a district issued lap top The lap top will remain with them until the last week of their 8th grade year They are responsible for bringing it to school daily Students will be assigned a district email address Parents must sign a technology agreement form each year Google Classroom, Study Sync, New math adoption, etc
Student IDs and Lanyards ID s are mandatory Students must wear lanyards daily If a student does not have a lanyard, they can use our loaner ID Students must report to the library to get the loaner Students must get the loaner at the start of the school day or at lunch Loaners must be returned to the library at the end of the day Lost loaners will result in a replacement cost Lanyard and ID replacement is $5.00
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Lockers Students will need two lockers. The school provides outside lockers for general use Students must provide their own personal lock. If the school needs to search an outside locker, the lock will be cut off and the school will not reimbursed for the lock. Locks and lockers for PE are provided by the school. Each student will pay $6.00. The same lock can be used the entire while the student is enrolled at Hercules Middle School.
Early Check Outs Parents who need to have students released prior to dismissal, please send the student to the office with a note prior to the start of school. We will then issue the student an early dismissal slip The student will present the slip to their teacher and meet the parent in the office at the appropriate time. This will prevent classroom interruptions.
Progress Report and Report Cards Progress Reports are mid quarter. These are given to students. Report cards are mailed home. You will receive four reports each year. Students who have a 3.0 GPA and no D s or F will be placed on the quarters honor roll. The Principals award is given to students with a 3.5 and above. Perfect Attendance is given to students who have missed no days of school and have no tardies.
HMS is a hate free zone All Hercules Middle School students are expected to sign and adhere to an anti- bully pledge.
The Middle School Difference Questions about homework, grades, class expectations Contact The teacher Refer to Course Syllabus Continued Questions If multiple Concerns, contact the counselor for a multi teacher conference Contact the Teacher for a conference Continued Issues If problem continues, Contact Principal Renee Lama Contact Assistant Principal Ryan Shaw
The Middle School Difference Questions about student to student conflicts, possible harassment concerns Contact The counselor Refer to district and school handbook Continued Concerns Contact AP Ryan Shaw Continued Issues If problem continues, Contact Principal Renee Lama
The Middle School Difference Contact Attendance Clerk Ms. Heidi Estrella for the following reasons To excuse student absences To report medical appointments To request independent study contacts To review attendance letters Any other items related to student attendance
Afterschool Programs Currently we are building our program Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Afterschool Tutoring Afterschool study hall Mafanikio Program West African and Hip Hop Dance Role Play Gaming Robotics Hour of Code / Girls who code Makers club Sports Craft Corner MESA
How can I help? Volunteer Opportunities Our goal is 5 hours of participation per year Lunch Supervision Host an activity or club Chaperone a dance, rally, Study Trip Support Fundraising opportunities Purchase an item(s) on the our teachers wish list Become a School Site Council Member (One vacancy) Register our school on your Lucky s Share Card Support Campus Beautification projects JOIN THE PTA The PTA will need a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasure, and volunteer coordinator
Parent Teacher Association Board Members PTA dues $15 General Meetings
Vicki Chens email Vchen@wccusd.net Mr. Morgan s email Pmorgan@wccusd.net Mr. Shaw s email Rshaw@wccusd.net Ms. Lama s email llama@wccusd.net Ms. Estrella s email hestrella@wccusd.net Teacher email address can be found on the district web site: http://www.wccusd.net/Domain/362 Hercules Middle School Web page http://www.wccusd.net/herculesmiddle twitter @hercules_middle Facebook: Hercules Middle School Information Page
PowerSchool PowerSchool gives parents and students an instant visibility to attendance, assignments, scores, grades, comments and progress toward each standard. PowerSchool gives a direct link to the teacher through email, and gives a look at progress report and report card marking. Each teacher uses PowerSchool to different levels but all are required to update at Progress report and Report card marking times
