Hopewell

Middle School

Home of the Mustangs

Hopewell Middle School FACT Sheet

HOPEWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL 13060 COGBURN ROAD ∙ MILTON, GA 30004 (678) 297-3240 FAX (678) 297-3250

Taylor Barton Sarah Ann Biegelsen Paula Thompson Stephanie Sosebee Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Administrative Assistant

Michael LeMoyne Principal

Welcome to Hopewell Middle School

Dear “Soon-to-be Sixth Graders:” We are excited that you will soon join us at Hopewell Middle School and become a Hopewell Mustang! Middle school is a wonderful time to expand your circle of friends by getting to know people from other schools. You will soon be attending classes with students from Birmingham Falls, Cogburn Woods, Manning Oaks, Summit Hill, and Fulton Sunshine Academy Elementary Schools. In addition to your academic classes, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in connections classes that will introduce you to a wide variety of activities. Computer literacy, art, drama, Latin, family and consumer science, physical education, and health are all part of your connection opportunities at Hopewell. It’s fun to participate in after school activities, too! Clubs and sports activities help you to become more involved in your new school. If you take advantage of the many opportunities that are here, you are sure to have a wonderful middle school experience! We look forward to meeting you and to helping you feel comfortable in your new school. Sincerely, Hopewell Administration & Staff

What time does school start?

What time does school end?

School begins at 8:50 am and ends at 4:00 pm.

How many classes will I have?

Middle school students have eight (8) classes. Sixth graders have connections during 7th and 8th periods.

What are Connections? How many will I have?

Connections are just like specials. These classes change every quarter.

Art Business and Computer Science PE Family and Consumer Science Health General Music Latin Debate

Performing Arts: Band, Chorus, Orchestra

Do I have to change clothes for PE?

Yes. PE students wear gym shorts and a tee-shirt.

May I take a Foreign Language?

Spanish and French are offered to students who score 825 and above on the reading section of the CRCT or 60% or higher on the ITBS Reading section.

Are there TAG classes?

Yes. TAG Social Studies and Science are offered.

What about dress code?

Girls: Shorts, skirts, and skorts must be knee length. Clothing that is tight and revealing is prohibited. Tank tops, razor back tops, and sleeveless tops are prohibited. Sleeves must cover the shoulder. Boys: Pants should be worn at the waist and should not sag. All Students: Underwear should not be seen, and clothing with rips, tears and holes is considered inappropriate for school.

What about lockers?

Students will have a locker for their books as well as a PE locker. Book bags must be kept in the locker. Students do have scheduled locker breaks. The regular locker fee is $10.00. PE lockers are free.

Are cell phones allowed?

Student cell phone use during school is prohibited unless authorized by a teacher to be used educationally.

What if I don’t feel well?

If you are not feeling well and need to go to the clinic, your teacher may write you a pass. The clinic has Band-Aids and other supplies. If you need to take medicine at school, the clinic has the appropriate forms for parents to fill out.

HOPEWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Home of the Mustangs

13060 Cogburn Road Alpharetta, GA 30004 678-297-3240

www.hopewellmustangs.net Hopewell_middle@twitter.com

School Colors:

Red and Silver

Mascot:

Mustang

Elementary

Feeder Schools:

Birmingham Falls Elementary

Cogburn Woods Elementary

Manning Oaks Elementary

Fulton Sunshine School

Summit Hill Elementary

High School

Feeder Schools: Alpharetta High School

Cambridge High School

First Day

of School: Monday, August 11, 2014

WORDS OF WISDOM FROM YOUR NEW TEACHERS…

All of the teachers are here to help you with any problem big or small…so whether

your locker is jammed or you are having difficulties with another student, just give a

shout out to one of us!

In order to avoid stress, stay organized!

Take advantage of the opportunity to make new friends in 6th grade.

Come to school ready to do your best and spread your wings.

Remember that everyone is nervous about middle school, and you are not alone.

Look for all the exciting positive experiences that Hopewell has to offer.

Remember that your teachers are here to help you.

Follow the advice of Julian Bond (former President of NAACP), “Study long, but

don’t study wrong.”

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. We are here to help.

Bring paper and pencils on the first day of school and any suggested supplies.

The hardest thing about 6th grade is adjusting to being the youngest in the school

after being the oldest students in elementary school.

Relax and do not be afraid

to ask for help. We look

forward to teaching you.

Dedicate yourself to doing your

best, no matter what the class or

assignment. When you give 100% you

can take pride in what you have done.

Join clubs,

make new

friends, and

show school

spirit!

MORE WISDOM…

Always come to class prepared with paper, a pencil and a smile!

Be positive and energetic, and you’ll have a great year!

Do your best work; always be proud to put your name on your paper.

Remember that the first week of school is stressful for everyone - both students and

staff!

Bring a positive attitude.

Have a binder with dividers for all of your classes on the first day of school.

Start the year with a good attitude, and “Be Organized!” We all look forward to

meeting you!

Remember you that your locker is not your bedroom. Keep it clean!

Get ready for a fun and challenging year and to begin it with a BIG smile on your

face!

Spend time the first week becoming familiar with new friends, teachers, other adults

at school, and your agenda!

Meet someone new the first day in each of your classes. New friends make new

experiences more fun!

Mrs. Biegelsen, 6th grade Assistant Principal, recommends that you

make use of the good manners you learned from your parents. Be

kind, considerate, and honest. Don’t be afraid to talk to your

teachers, your counselor, your assistant principal, or your principal.

We are all here to help you to be successful!

Ms. Johnson and Mr. Susina, HMS Counselors, want you to

remember that each of you will be an important part of Hopewell,

and we are looking forward to having you! As the teachers said, be

organized, be friendly, and be positive…and you will have a

sensational year in 2014-2015!

Required Items

⃝ Large three ring binder

(preferred: zippered, no accordion)

⃝ 8 subject dividers

⃝ Large pencil pouch for binder

⃝ Six packs of white loose leaf

notebook paper. Place 1 pack in

the binder and keep the remainder

at home. Restock as needed.

⃝ Small handheld pencil sharpener

⃝ 24+ sharpened wooden pencils

(non-mechanical please)

⃝ 1 large eraser

⃝ 2 red pens

⃝ 3 glue sticks

⃝ Highlighter

⃝ 10 count pack of markers

⃝ 24 count pack of colored pencils

Items for Boys to Send to School

Please give these to your homeroom teacher.

⃝ 1 ream of colored copy paper (any color)

⃝ 6 rolls of paper towels

⃝ 3 large boxes of tissues

⃝ 1 box of Ziploc bags (sandwich size)

Items for Girls to Send to School Please give these to your homeroom teacher.

⃝ 3 large boxes of tissues

⃝ 3-pack of Clorox wipes

⃝ 1 box of Ziploc bags (any size)

⃝ 1 ream of colored copy paper (any color)

Locker Note: Lockers are small. Roller backpacks will not fit into the lockers and shelves take

up a considerable amount of space. Dry erase or any other markers for use on lockers are not

permitted. Many locker decorations jam the locker mechanism so we are stating that students

should not decorate lockers with paper, mirrors, dry-erase boards, magnets, etc…

1. Place the following in your pencil pouch: eraser, 1 glue stick, 4 pencils, 2 pens, highlighter

2. Place the following in a large Ziploc Bag (to be kept in locker): 2 glue sticks,

extra pens and pencils

3. Give the markers and colored pencils to your homeroom teacher.

* Please note that teachers may ask for specific items used only in their classrooms.

Suggested Items by Subject Area

Language Arts

Blue/Black/Red Pens

1 composition notebook

2 packs post-its

Math

2 Spiral Notebooks

(70 count)

1 set dry erase markers

World Language

binder

with 8 dividers

(to use as an eraser)

Spanish only:

notebook

Social Studies

3 spiral notebooks

Several glue sticks

Reading

Composition book

Post-it notes

Science

Supplies will be

requested throughout

the year as needed

Colored pencils

Sixth Grade Supply List 2014-15

Do You Speak “Middle School”?

New terms you may find helpful:

Team Homeroom teacher, Math, Science, Social Studies,

Language Arts and Reading Teachers.

Connections Nine-week courses to explore such subjects as art,

music computers, diversified technology, health, debate,

Latin, etc…

Hall Locker A place to store books, book bag, and personal items;

for example, your cell phone.

P.E. Locker A place to store clothing during P.E. class

participation.

Locker Room A place to change into P.E. clothing; one is for boys

and one is for girls.

Dress Out A term used for changing into P.E. clothing.

Intramurals After school athletic activities such as basketball, ping

pong, flag football, softball, ultimate frisbee, tumbling

and dance.

IS MIDDLE SCHOOL DIFFERENT

FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL? You will have several teachers instead of just one or two, so you will get to know

different people with different personalities and ways of teaching.

You will change classes every period. You will receive your class schedule during

Information Day, and you will know how long you will be in each class.

You will have more responsibility in middle school. You will be encouraged to make

positive choices about your schoolwork and behavior.

You will be expected to make-up work you miss when you are absent from class.

Some rules will be in place to encourage respect for others and to ensure safety

for all of our students. You will be asked to follow directions from all teachers and

staff members, be on time to your classes, walk in the halls, take care of your

textbooks, keep up with your belongings, use your agenda and treat the school

building and all of the people in and around it with respect.

You will have a locker for your books and backpack, a P.E. locker for your gym

clothes, and your own locker combinations to safeguard your property.

Your agenda will be your lifeline at HMS! You will write your assignments in it

and it will be your pass in the hallways. If your agenda gets lost, the front office

has copies of agenda pages to pick up or you can purchase a replacement.

The dress code is enforced, and is outlined in your student handbook which you will

receive as a part of your agenda. Basic dress guidelines expect students’ dress to

reflect neatness and cleanliness. “Extremes” in dress and grooming detract from

the study environment, and are not allowed. After reading the specifics of the

dress code, if you are not sure that you are leaving home in clothing that is

appropriate for school, save the “questionable” item of clothing for non-school

times! If your clothing is found to be in conflict with the dress code, you will be

asked to change into something that is appropriate (extra shirt / pants in your

locker, P.E. clothes, etc…) if available, or to call a parent to bring you other

clothes.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

ARE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AND MIDDLE SCHOOL MORE ALIKE…

OR DIFFERENT?

Letters from HMS

Letters from HMS

Day-To-Day Procedures at HMS

Morning Procedures: Doors open at 7:45, and students

must remain in the cafeteria until 8:15

(exceptions: Band, Extended Learning). Students need a pass from a teacher

to go down the hallways early. If

students are going to a study session,

they need to go to the table on the

right side of the atrium with agenda in

hand at 8:15. A monitor will stamp

the agenda. Students must be in a classroom

until the bell rings. If the teacher is

not there, students should return to

the front of the building. Library passes are given out on a

first-come /first-served basis at the

table on the left side of the atrium.

No pass = no library.

Dismissal Procedures: All students are dismissed via

announcements. Car riders should exit the left front

door (handicapped accessible door). First load car riders should exit the

right front door closest to the gym. A

whiteboard is located outside listing the

first load bus positions. Second load bus riders should report

to the gym and sit in the stands by

grade level until dismissed.

Cafeteria: There are two lunch lines – a la carte and traditional. The traditional lunch is

$2.45 and the a la carte line serves “specialty” foods. Prices will vary. You may

bring money or add money to the lunch account via the internet. Free/reduced lunch

forms are available upon request.

Water is available every day via a cooler and water cups which are provided by the

cafeteria.

When coming to the cafeteria, students walk quietly with their classes down the

hallway. Students come in the right-hand door and proceed to the table designated for

their class or to the lunch lines. Students must sit at their designated tables. Once students are seated, they must remain seated. If students need to get up for any reason, they should raise their hands and wait to be acknowledged by the

adult in the cafeteria.

The teachers will come to the tables at the end of the lunch period. Students

should clean their areas and quickly follow the teachers out the right-hand door.

Please join Hopewell Middle School for The 2014 HMS 6th Grade Orientation

For

Rising 6th Grade Students

Friday, August 8, 2014

Morning (Time TBD) Hopewell Middle School

For additional questions, please contact Lisa Johnson, Professional

Counselor at 678-297-3240 or johnsonld@fultonschools.org

The Fulton County Schools

suggested summer reading list

is posted on the HMS website.

To access go to:

www.hopewellmustangs.net

*Important Information

*Summer Reading

Have a great summer!

The Hopewell Middle School Community

will teach, inspire, and empower ALL

students to reach their potential.