Did you miss the orientation for 5th graders

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Did you miss the orientation for 5th graders?

• Browse through this presentation, and be sure to
  look through the notes for important information.
• An additional orientation is scheduled for August
  18th at 930 am. This orientation is geared for
  students new to Mount Laurel, but can be
  beneficial for anyone new to Hartford.

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Welcome to Hartford School Orientation 2008
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Hartford School

• Opened September 1995
• Fifth sixth grades only
• Approx. 525 students per grade

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Welcome to Upper Elementary!!

• Our school day is from 800 AM - 235 PM
• Yes, you will have your own locker!
• Building responsibility independence
• 6 Pillars of Character Education
• Hartford Headliner Your main source for
  information!

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You are now on a TEAM!

• Named after character education
  themes
• Team Achieve
• Team Courage
• Team Dream
• Team Respect
• Team Vision
• Teachers work in pairs with four teachers on a
  team

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Placement Process

• Will I know anyone in my classes?
• Can I be with my friends?
• Special considerations must be submitted in
  writing

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Your Schedule

• Divided into 9 periods, 40 minutes each
• Language Arts and Mathematics are 80 minute
  periods
• Homeroom at the beginning end of day
• Lunch during 4th or 5th period
• 4 Major Subjects, PE/Health, and
  another special daily
• Your day goes quickly!

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Your Major Subjects

• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Social Studies
• Science

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Your Special Subjects

• Music
• Computers
• Spanish
• Organization for Success
• Physical Education Health

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School Supplies

• Lists for each team will be posted on the website
• Basic Supplies
• Pens, pencils, eraser
• Ruler
• Colored pencils, markers
• Book Bag needs to fit in locker
  (11 wide by 10.5 deep)

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Homework

• Planners supplied first day of school
• Students responsibility to write daily homework
  assignments to make up missed assignments
• When you miss school
• Call a buddy
• Check the homework postings on the web
• Individual homework is only collected by the
  counseling office after the
• third consecutive absence
• If you go on vacation during the school year,
  homework will be collected upon your return

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Summer Reading

• Your first assignment Choice of three novels
• Available in local bookstores the township
  library
• Study Guide available in the main office
• Be prepared on the first day of school

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Student Conduct

• Character Education
• Appropriate Dress
• Behaviors Consequences
• Treat all individuals property with respect

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Hartford Hound

• Students can receive positive recognition from
  their teachers by earning Hounds
• Hounds may be given for any reason at the
  discretion of any staff member
• Drawings are held monthly for prizes
• Sponsored by PTO

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Extra-Curricular Programs

• STEP Art
• STEP Musical Theater
• Band, Orchestra
• Choir

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After School Clubs Activities

• Computer Club
• Hartford House of Representatives
• Battle of the Books
• Yearbook Club
• School Newspaper

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After School Sports

• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Dance
• Kickball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Frisbee Golf Football

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The End of the Day

• Ride your own bus home every day
• Two waves
• Late buses available

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Special Awards Recognition

• Principals List
• Honor Roll
• Citizens of the Month
• Achievement Awards
• PE Students of the Month
• Art Students of the Month
• and many more!

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• RENAISSANCE!

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Hartford/Harrington PTO

• Provides funding for activities, supplies, and
  equipment not included in the school budget
• Hartford Hound incentive program
• Assembly programs
• Benches in lobby
• Wall mats in gymnasium
• Funds span both schools

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Your Administrators

• Mr. Bollar
• Principal

Mrs. Robinson 6th Grade AP
Mrs. Kinn 5th Grade AP
Dr. Miller Curriculum Supervisor
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Your Counselors

• Grade 5 Mrs. Danser
• Grade 6 Mrs. Keegan
• Secretary Mrs. Torres Aide Mrs. Stanton

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Main Office Staff

• Mrs. Ritter
• Mrs. Flamini
• Mrs. Carpino
• Mrs. DiMartino

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Health Office

• Mrs. Brennan, School Nurse
• Mrs. Halsey, School Nurse
• Nurse Aide Mrs. Le Breton,
• Medication must be brought to the Health Office
  by parents
• Summer drop off Aug 18,
• 900 am-100 pm

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