WELCOME TO HERCULES MIDDLE SCHOOL L Renee Lama

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

Ms. Chen – Office Manager

Safety Team Members

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 • 6 th 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(8 th 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 8 th 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 ID’s 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

Technology • Non-district issued Electronic Devices are not to be used during class time • Devices used during this time are subject to being confiscated • 1 st time offenders, the devices is released to student at the end of the day • 2 nd time, the device is released to the parent when the parent arrives • 3 rd time devices are held in the office for one week • 4 th time, the school requests that either the student is not allowed to bring the phone, or the device is checked into the office safe daily * Parents, please do not text or call your students during class time. If you need to get in contact with your student for an emergency, please contact the main office.

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. • Report cards are mailed home. year. These are given to students. You will receive four reports each • 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 antibully pledge.

The Middle School Difference Questions about homework, grades, class expectations Contact The teacher Refer to Course Syllabus Continued Questions Contact the Teacher for a conference If multiple Concerns, contact the counselor for a multi teacher conference Continued Issues Contact Assistant Principal Ryan Shaw If problem continues, Contact Principal Renee Lama

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 Chen’s 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

Power. School • Power. School gives parents and students an instant visibility to attendance, assignments, scores, grades, comments and progress toward each standard. • Power. School gives a direct link to the teacher through email, and gives a look at progress report and report card marking. • Each teacher uses Power. School to different levels but all are required to update at Progress report and Report card marking times

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