Welcome to HHIMS Mission Statement The mission of

Welcome to HHIMS

Mission Statement: The mission of Hilton Head Island Middle School is to provide challenging curricula with high expectations for learning that develop productive citizens who can solve problems and contribute to a global society. Vision: A community engaged in making global connections in a continually changing world. #bethechange

Middle Years Program (MYP) 6 th-10 th grade students Hilton Head Island Middle School has been authorized since 2012 IB World Schools share a common philosophy. We have a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that is important for every student.

…high quality, challenging, international education… Connecting Curriculum to the Real World. Higher order thinking to promote interdisciplinary learning. Traditional Unit Question: How is it helpful to write numbers in different ways? IB Unit Question: How are connections made by using multiple representations and justifying solutions?

What is MYP? What does that mean? � � Making curriculum connections through Global Contexts and Concepts Interdisciplinary IB Learner Profile � � � � � Communicator Inquirer Knowledgeable Risk Taker Balanced Principled Communicator Thinker Caring Reflective

REFLECTIVE INQUIRER PRINCIPLED CARING RISK-TAKER BALANCED. IB~Character Ed

HHIMS Administration Principal Neodria Brown Joseph Almeida Heidi Neeson Joseph Warfield

HHIMS School Day 7: 20 – 2: 20

UNIFORMS: Materials: Cotton or twill Bottoms: Navy Blue, Black or Khaki Tops: White, gray, pink, navy blue, or light blue Sweaters/Sweatshirts: solid or with any HHI logo white, gray, pink, navy blue, or light blue (plain or hooded) BELTS are REQUIRED DRESS for SUCCESS!

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program

7 TH Grade: Math 6 TH Grade: Math Grade Level Advanced Accelerated English Grade Level Advanced Social Studies Grade Level Advanced Science Grade Level Advanced Algebra 1 Honors English Grade Level Advanced Social Studies Grade Level Advanced Science Grade Level Advanced 8 TH Grade: Math Pre-Algebra 1 Honors Geomety Honors English Grade Level Advanced Social Studies Grade Level Advanced Science Grade Level Advanced Physical Science Honors

Academic Requirements • • Math Language A (ELA) Science Humanities (Social Studies)

Math Placement • Standard Math (grade level) • Advanced Math • Accelerated Math Ø Pre-Algebra Ø Algebra 1 Honors Ø Geometry Honors

Math Placement Criteria

Language A Placement • Standard ELA (grade level) • Advanced ELA

ELA Placement Criteria

Science Placement §Standard Science (grade level) §Advanced Science §Physical Science Honors

Science Placement Criteria

Individuals and Societies Placement • Standard Social Studies (grade level) • Advanced Social Studies

Social Studies Placement Criteria

Foreign Language: Fine Arts: o Art o Advanced Art o Media Art o Chorus o Band o Strings Technology: o Chinese o French o Spanish o Computer Tech o Google Basics o Digital Literacy PE - Health – Fitness $20 Uniform Fee

DRAFT Schedule

RTI Response to Intervention is a district initiative that requires schools to assess student needs using data (grades, assessments, standardized scores, observations) to provide structured support in the areas of ELA and/or Math.

*Gaby Wheatley *Carmela Larkby *Jen Simmons *

Clubs �FCA �AIM �NJHS* �Art Club �Pep Club �Model UN �Earth Club �Student Council �Advanced Band Club *Invitation to participate

ATHLETICS • • • • Volleyball Football Basketball Track Softball Baseball Cheerleading Wrestling Soccer* Tennis* Swimming* Golf* Cross Country* Lacrosse* * high school sports

1: 1 TECHNOLOGY Each HHIMS student receives a DELL TABLET Payment of $20 fee and signed technology agreement are required. PERSONAL Technology Devices are NOT PERMITTED for use during the school day.

LOCKERS: ing Keep nized Orga School Issued A D N E G A

Transportation • Car Lines Ø Front of School – 6 th graders Ø Back of School – 7 th & 8 th grader 7 am drop off … 2: 35 pm pick up • Bus Rider Ø Durham Bus Company – HHIMS posted routes Ø Students will be rostered on the bus which services the physical address in our system. Ø Riding another bus is permitted on a case-by-case basis with Parent and Administrator approval. • Walkers Ø Students will be released through the HHIHS campus toward Island Rec Center.

Staying Connected Power School / Parent Portal Edmodo

6 th = 15 hours 7 th = 20 hours 8 th = 25 hours

S t o p B U L L Y I N

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION The HHIMS PTA helps build and financially sponsors POSTIVITY in our School Building. • • Schoolwide Fundraisers Supplement Classroom Supplies Sweatshirt Sales Grade level Dances Honor Roll Celebrations Character Ed Celebrations Teacher Appreciation Celebrations

HILTON HEAD ISLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL Contact Information: 55 Wilborn Road Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 Main Number: 843 -689 -4500 Fax: 843 -689 -4624 http: //hhm. beaufort. k 12. sc. us/pages/Hilton_Head_Island. MS

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