People
This person is the Principal of FC Hammond Middle School
Ms. Finney
You will have this many class periods in middle school
7 (plus Advisory)
You must do this every morning and for every class
Be on time!
You will wait in this area each day when you arrive to school
The large gym
You will use this item in your classes and at home for homework or virtual work. It is loaned to you by Alexandria City Public Schools.
Chromebook
Your school counselor helps support you in many ways at school and will be with you for all 3 years of middle school. Who will be your 6th grade counselors next year?
Ms. Daniels and Ms. Washington
What are the four academic core content classes that all students must take?
Math, Science, History, and Language Arts
You will need one of these to leave class, use the restroom, or when you arrive late to class or school.
A hall pass (or your agenda book)
We have a ______ schedule, which means you will have 4 of your classes on Blue days and 4 classes on Gray days.
Block schedule
You have to be prepared with this and change into this for your PE class.
PE uniform and athletic shoes
Who is the school counselor for the 6th graders in International Academy?
Ms. Migliorini
You will have this class every day, and this teacher will help you with school assignments and social emotional lessons
Advisory
True or False: You are allowed to use your cell phones in school
False - currently, your cell phone must be turned off and placed in your pocket or backpack during the school day
When can you participate in extra tutoring, clubs, or intramural sports?
After school
You will use this item to store your agenda, schedule, and classwork
Ms. Strown and Mr. Diggins focus on student behavior, helping students resolve problems in healthy ways, and keeping our school safe. What is the name of their job?
Dean of Students
In addition to your 4 core content classes and PE, you will also have TWO of this type of class that you can choose
Elective classes
When you are demonstrating preparation, respect, integrity, determination, and excellence, you are showing this
Admiral PRIDE
Some of the elective classes are taken all year long, while some are only for half of the year. What do we call these half-year electives?
Semester electives
You can use this item to write down your assignments, keep a calendar of important projects, and as a hall pass when signed by your teacher
Agenda book
Who will be your 6th grade Academic Principal?
Mr. George
You will have this class every day (or every other day), it is required for all students, and it focuses on health, fitness, and exercise.
Health and Physical Education class
What is something you receive in middle school that you should NEVER give to your friends (not even your best friend!)
Locker combinations and passwords!
What is something you will have every day for 30 minutes?
Lunch! (Advisory is also correct)
Where can you keep your PE uniform and other personal items that you want to keep safe
PE locker