WELCOME!

Jodi Wendel - Principal

Jason Voss - Assistant Principal
Jessica Hallin - Discipline Facilitator
Jennell Ulrich- Counselor (A-K)
Jill Heasley Counselor (L-Z)

IGHMS Mission Statement

A proactive systems approach to establishing the

behavioral supports and social culture needed for all
students in a school to achieve social, emotional, and
academic success.

Career & College Readiness

In grades 6-8 Ramp-Up to Readiness lessons emphasize

helping student develop clear and compelling goals for life

a;er high school and to understand that the eort they exert
today will greatly aect their ability to achieve those goals
tomorrow.

Sixth Grade Focus:

What are my interests & talents?
Exploring Personality Types (Hollands Code- RealisPc,
InvesPgaPve, ArPsPc, Social, Enterprising, ConvenPonal)
Academic, Personal, Career, & College SMART goals

 7 Different Teachers
53 minute class periods
Change for PE
Lunchtime by grade
Advisory 30 minutes at
the end of each day

Schoolview
Attendance
Grades
Discipline
Testing results
Report cards

Teacher Websites

Advisory Class

Providing students with the opportunity for

personal/social and academic growth.
Some topics we cover are
Bullying
College & Career Work
Gossiping
OrganizaPon
Accountability
Goal-seYng
Homework complePon & support

Personal/Social Changes
What to expect
ForgeZulness
Irritability
Power Plays
Friendship Changes
Ups and Downs
Confusion

Reading* - leveled instruction

English* - writing/grammar based
Math* - Course 2 or Pre-Algebra
Science* - Physical Science
Social Studies* - Minnesota History
Physical Education
Music Band or General Music

Higher reading level of text

Higher level of self-study
Greater in depth of study
More rigorous assignments
Greater amount of outside work

Multiple testing data points MCA, MAP

Honors math test (before Spring Break)
Teacher Recommendation
Parent input

How to be a successful middle school student:

Organization (use of a planner) Binder
Study Skills looks different for each class
Note taking
Self advocate
Academic focus
Collaboration
Flexibility/multi- tasking
Working within a group

Spartan Hour
Studen

Students are expected to dedicate a minimum of 1 hour - Spartan Hour to their schoolwork outside

of school each day. During this hour students should focus on the following things:

Complete homework from the day

Complete any make-up/missing work

Read for pleasure

Study for tests/quizzes
Work on long-term projects
Read appropriate materials (textbook, class notes)

Study Tips:

* Select a space that is study-conducive. Pick a place where you feel comfortable to work and try to keep it consistent.

* No technology distracBons! Save phones and social media for a reward when you are nished. Taking technology breaks
will only prolong your homework Pme.
*PrioriBze your assignments and stay organized. Take on your more dicult assignments rst while you have more
stamina. Use your planner!
*Dont wait unBl the last minute! Focus on the work that needs to be completed by tomorrow, but dont forget about long-
term projects. Deadlines are closer than they appear!
*Ask for help when needed. You can start with your teacher, but also ask classmates, use the class website for resources, or

Teacher Websites notes, upcoming events,

readings, contact information
Conferences - Student Led
3 times a year - October, January, April
Progress Reports - delivered at 4-week and
8-week during the trimester

Attendance is directly correlated to achievement

If you miss school, you miss out.
Be sure to call in to report an absence
Work with Dakota County

Back to School Night

August, 2015
Meet & greet with all teachers

Follow your childs schedule

10 minutes in each class
Curriculum, websites, teacher introduction