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Join us on February 16, 2011, at 7:00 PM for an important registration meeting for Hoover Middle School students entering grades 6-8. Learn about the variety of courses available, including English, Math, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Languages, and Physical Education. Registration cards will include preprinted recommendations for individualized placement. Explore our Math Pathways designed to meet diverse student needs. Parents and students can access registration details through our website. Stay informed about student's academic progress through Edline.
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Hoover Middle School 2011-2012 Registration Information Meeting February 16, 20117:00pm
Hoover 6th Grade Students Register for: • English • Math • Social Studies • Science • Reading *Foreign Language • Physical Education/Health *1 marking period Health *3 marking periods PE • Elective
Hoover 7th and 8th Grade Students Register for: • English • Math • Social Studies • Science • Foreign Language • Reading/Study Skills • Physical Education/Health 1 marking period Health 3 marking periods PE • Electives
Registration Card Information: • Preprinted recommendations for individualized placement in English and math • Reading, social studies and science courses are heterogeneously grouped • Registration booklet online on the Hoover website
Mathematics Pathways at Hoover • Math 6 (on grade level) • Intended for all students who have completed Grade 5 indicators • Math 6 Modified (on grade level) • Different pace to meet student needs • Intended for students who have attempted and/or completed Grade 5 indicators
Mathematics Pathways at Hoover • Math 7 (Grades 6 or 7) • Intended for students who have completed Math 6 successfully • Math 7 Modified • On-Level for Grade 7 • Different pace to meet student needs
Mathematics Pathways at Hoover • Investigations into Mathematics (IM) Grades 6 and 7 (Above Grade Level) • Intended for students who have successfully completed Math 6 and 7 by Grade 5 or 6 • Algebra Prep – On-level Grade 8 course
Mathematics Pathways at Hoover • Algebra 1 • Algebra 1 Enriched • High School Level Courses • Students take semester exams which count for 25% of the semester grade • Students must pass the June exam to receive credit for course • Grades go on high school transcript
Mathematics Pathways at Hoover • Honors Geometry • High school level course • Highest level course taught in middle school • Students take semester exams which count for 25% of final grade • Students must pass June exam to receive credit for the course
Mathematics Pathways Beyond Hoover • Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 with Analysis • Pre-calculus or Pre-calculus with Analysis • Calculus with Application or AP Calculus
World Languages Offered at Hoover • Chinese (All high school level courses) • Chinese Immersion –(grade 6) • Level 1 A- (grade 7) • Level 1A/B- (grade 7 or 8) • Level 2A/2B (grade 7 or 8) • Level 3A/3B (grade 8)
World Languages Offered at Hoover • French (high school credit course) • Grades 7,8 • Levels 1A/1B and 2A/2B • Spanish (high school credit course) • Grades 7,8 • Levels 1A/1B and 2A/2B- 89% of Hoover students • Level 1A- Full Year –Grade 7 • Level 1B – Full Year – Grade 8
World Languages Offered at Hoover • Students must pass final exam in June to receive high school credit. • Grades will be part of high school transcript. • Students may start languages in grades 7 or 8. • Students may need to take upper level courses at Churchill.
Grade 6 Exploratory Classes Students rotate classes each marking period. Possible courses include Art, General Music, Intro to Drama, Intro to Computers, Chorus
Grade 6 Full Year Course Options Band Orchestra
Grade 7 and 8 Electives Semester Options Full Year Options
Grade 7/8 Electives- Semester Offerings • Studio Art • Intro to Computers • Intro to Animation • Web Design • Digital Photography • Dig. Photography 2 • (Gr. 8 only) • Computer Assisted Drafting and Robotics • Beginning Guitar • Advanced Guitar • Digital Art • Acting and Directing • Musical Theatre • Marine Biology • Chorus • Multimedia Publishing • Ceramics and Sculpture • (Gr 8 only
Grade 7/8 Electives- Full Year Offerings • Chorus • Advanced Band • Intermediate Band • Orchestra
What is the typical Hoover day ? • Students enter the building at 7:35 am • Warning bell at 7:50 am • School begins at 7:55 am • 7 period day • 49 minutes long class period • 4 minutes passing time • 30 minute lunches by grade
What do our students worry about? • LOCKERS! • Students have two lockers • One for books/coat • One for PE • Please practice working combination locks
What is the cell phone policy? • “Students may not turn on/use the portable communication device during the instructional day on the school campus.” • Cell phone stays off from 7:20 AM until 2:40 PM • Cell phone remains out of sight
Orientation Opportunities • Counselor Visits to Elementary Schools • Half Day Orientation - TBD • 6th Grade Parent Tea in May • Summer programs in Math and Reading- TBD • July- mornings • Session lengths will vary • Half Day Walk Through with Schedule • August 25st – Tentative • Students receive lockers • FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – AUGUST 29th
How Parents Stay Connected At Hoover • Edline- grades online • Assignments posted on web • Email notification of grade updates • Hoover Notes • Morning announcements on website • Grade level teacher teams • Counselors assigned by grade • Join the PTA • Support the Hoover Parent Foundation
Hoover Website www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/hooverms/