Harden Middle SchoolMrs. Sanchez (Last Names A-D)

Mrs. Bailey (Last Names E-J & Migrant)Mrs. Gonzalez (Last Names H-N)

Mr. Tavizon (Last Names O-Q)Mrs. Avila (Last Names R-Z)

Meet our Principal/Assistant Principals

Mrs. McCullickPrincipal

Mr. LopezAssistant Principal-7th Grade

Ms. GutierrezAssistant Principal-8th Grade

Meet Our CounselorsMrs. Sanchez

(A-D)Mrs. Avila(R-Z, AVID)

Mrs. Bailey(E-G, Migrant, AVID)

Mrs. Gonzalez(H-N, GATE)

Mr. Tavizon(O-Q)

Counseling Department Mission

“Our Mission is to support students in the discovery and development of skills

necessary for them to reach their highest academic, social, and career potential.”

Requesting an Appointment with a Counselor

Things To Look Forward To

SportsFall Sports - Begin August

Girl’s Volleyball Boy’s Soccer Girls & Boys Cross Country

Winter Sports - Begin November Girl’s & Boy’s Basketball

Spring Sports - Begin Feb./Mar. Girl’s Soccer Girl’s & Boy’s Track Girl’s & Boy’s Wrestling

HMS Athletics Eligibility

Clubs

Encourage YOUR student to get involved!!• Basketball Club (See Mr. Dunham, Rm. 405)• Performance Club (Ms. Warfield, Rm. 209)• STEAMpunk Club (Ms. Rodgers, Rm. 408)• Painting Club (Ms. Hudgens, Rm. 104) • Fitness Club (Mrs. Bell, PE area)• After School Sports Club (Geiger, Rm. 407) • Gardening Club (Ms. Buell, Room 204)

Club Day in September!!!

Importance of Grades● You will receive progress report grades, quarter grades, and semester grades;

Grades: A, B, C, D, or F

● Students will be assigned a citizenship grade:○ O= Outstanding○ S= Satisfactory○ U= Unsatisfactory

● Progress report grades= a key indicator as to how the student has been doing and being aware that there is still time for improvement

● Quarter grades- students have earned an official grade and depending on the teacher the grade will continue for next quarter or teachers will start fresh with grades

● Semester grades- teachers either combine the quarter grades or will grade based on their overall performance

Grading Periods

Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

Semester 1 Semester 2

First Day of School.

Aug. 1, 2018

End of 1st Qtr. Oct. 5, 2018

End of 1st Semester.

Dec. 13, 2018

Start of 2nd Semester.

Jan. 7, 2019

End of 3rd Qtr. March 8, 2019

Last Day of School.

May 23, 2019

Why Middle School MattersThe relationship between middle school performance and high school course opportunities leads to college and career readiness

8th Grade Promotion Requirements• Academic: Students must pass ALL 8th Grade classes

– No semester “F’s”• (Students will be provided an opportunity to remediate failed courses that were earned during the 1st

semester only)

• Citizenship: Students must demonstrate satisfactory Citizenship– No more than 1 “U” on the 3rd quarter report card – No more than 1 “U” on the 4th quarter report card– No serious violations of the behavior code during the 4th quarter that result in a single 5-day suspension or two

separate suspensions.

• Indebtedness: ALL bills are paid– No outstanding debts for lost or damaged books, fundraisers, etc.

• Attendance: – 85% attendance required (8th grade year only)

ResourcesH.A.C. (Home Access Center)

– Get personal Username and Password from Front Office– Stay up to date with academics and grades– Should be updated by teachers every two weeks

Resources W.P.R. (Weekly Progress Report)

Parent Tips● If you have questions or concerns do not hesitate to call or email the school staff. Know the name of your

child’s teachers and school counselor.

● Get familiar with teachers class syllabus

● Check schools website for school updates

● Check your student’s agenda EVERY DAY

● Be sure to limit after school recreational activities, provide a quiet study area and expect to see your child working regularly on homework and projects.

● Set rules about TV, computer and cell phone use.

● Appropriate school uniform EVERY DAY

● Make sure the main office has current contact information

Questions