Everything you ever wanted to know about MIS-HPMS… …but were afraid to ask

Everything you ever wanted to know about MIS-HPMS… …but were afraid to askPresented by: Dr. Laurie Hitzelberger

September 10, 2013

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MIS-HPMS Administration

Dr. Laurie Hitzelberger, Principal, 5-8Mrs. Georgie Swize, Asst. Principal, 5-8

Dr. Marcia Pool, Asst. Principal, 5-6 (MIS)Mr. Richard Bohac, Asst. Principal, 7-8 (HPMS)

MIS-HPMS Counselors

Christen Armer, Grade 5 (Class of 2021)Margaret Arnold, Grade 6 (Class of 2020)

Janet Adams, Grade 7 (Class of 2019)Joyce Burress, Grade 8 (Class of 2018)

MIS-HPMS Core Goals

• Strong Academic Program• Safe and Positive Learning Environment• Character Education and Leadership• Parent-Community Partnership

Learners for the FutureEducators for the Future

“Preparing the child for the path; not the path for the child…”Dr. Tim Elmore

Strong Academic Program• How are students placed on teams? • What is cross-teaming?• How do teachers decide what to teach

and how to teach it?• How do teachers measure learning?• What about the STAAR test?• How do MIS and HPMS compare to

other schools?

Strong Academic Program

• How do I monitor my child’s progress?• What if my child is struggling?• What if my child is bored?• How much time should be spent on

homework?


• What are the attendance requirements?• How do I keep up with my child’s

attendance?• What happens if my child misses more

than 18 class periods?


• What is the difference between TAG and AP? What is PAP?

• How does my child get in to TAG? AP? PAP?

• How does a child “skip” grade levels and/or courses?


• How are students placed in 7th grade math?• Why is 7th grade such a big transition year?• What courses are available for high school

credit in middle school?• Why would I want/not want my child to

take these courses?• Do these courses show up on the

transcript? Count for GPA?


• What percentage of 8th grade students are currently enrolled in:

LOTE? Algebra I?Geometry?

Health?Speech?

• How will I know what courses my child should take in ninth grade?

Safe Learning Environment

Growth-ConstructionAdded Security OfficersLimited Building AccessScreening of all Visitors

Practice DrillsNew “High Alert”

Safety Brochure to all ParentsCell Phone Parking

Positive Learning Environment

1. What is the biggest discipline issue at MIS? HPMS?

2. What is being done to prevent bullying?3. What types of consequences are used for

misbehavior?4. How is positive behavior acknowledged?

Positive Learning Environment

5. What type of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities are available for my child?

6. What types of sports are available for MIS and HPMS students?

7. How are athletic teams selected?8. What is off-season?9. What is off-campus PE?

Positive Learning EnvironmentWhat types of behaviors should I expect as my student ages from 10-14 years old?

What are the “red flags” I should catch as he/she goes through these tender years?

Character Education and Leadership

How are studentstaught about charactereducation and leadership?

What types of leadershipactivities are availablefor students?

Parent-Community Partnership

• How can I get involved in the school?• How can I stay informed of school

happenings?• What are the best ways to communicate

with school personnel?• What is “Mad for Plaid?”• Who decides how the money is spent?

Parent-Community Partnership

What books do you recommend for parenting advice and for developing happy, self-reliant children for the future?

Everything you ever wanted to know about MIS-HPMS… …but were afraid to ask

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