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ECKER HILL

NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION

2024-25

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EHMS Administration

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Dr. Rose

Principal

& Green Pack

Mrs. Tschabrun Assistant Principal & Silver Pack

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Ms. Gaspari Assistant Principal & Blue Pack

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ECKER HILL MISSION

THE MISSION OF ECKER HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL IS TO EMPOWER, CHALLENGE, AND MOTIVATE SIXTH AND SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS TO BECOME SOCIALLY AND ACADEMICALLY RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

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Ecker Hill Middle School

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What is a Schools to Watch School?

Not just any school. Schools to Watch Schools meet rigorous standards set by the National Forum For Middle Grades Reform. Schools to Watch Schools must be:

  • Academically Rigorous
  • Socially Equitable
  • Developmentally Responsive

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First Day of School - August 20, 2024

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All day with Advisory class

We orient students to their schedules and routines through their advisory classes. We have several fun get-to-know you activities planned.

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Beginning of School

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The School Day

  • Supervision begins at

8:15. Please DO NOT drop students off at school before 8:15 am. Doors are locked and it gets cold!

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  • First Bell at 8:45 AM

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  • School ends:
    • 3:40 PM Monday-Thursday
    • 1:35 PM Friday

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AM Drop Off & PM Pick Up

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Riding the Bus

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  • Route information will be available during registration in August.
  • Questions prior to then? PCSD Transportation 435-645-5660

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2024-25 Bell Schedule

  • 8:50-3:40: Monday – Thursday
  • 8:50-1:35: Friday
  • Blue Day: Advisory, iTime, 4 classes
  • White Day: Advisory, iTime, 4 classes
  • 5 minute Passing Periods
  • 30 minute Lunches

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Licensed School Counselors

  • Comprehensive Guidance/ Student Advocacy Services
  • Friends on the Watch
  • Bullying Prevention
  • CCR (College and Career Readiness)
  • Academic, Behavioral and Emotional Support Services
  • Internet safety
  • Parent and Student Support Services
  • Naviance
  • Mindfulness
  • Suicide Prevention

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Counselors:

Nora Fox, Kristen Thomas, Danielle Gillette

Andrea Sato, Counseling Secretary

Tucker Cannon, LCSW

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Academic Teams

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  • Create a school within a school
  • Collaborative teams plan a systemic approach using a variety of interventions

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  • Core Classes:
    • Language Arts
    • Social Studies
    • Science
    • Mathematics

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6th Grade Classes

  • 1. Language Arts
  • 2. Language Arts
  • 3. Math
  • 4. Science
  • 5. Social Studies
  • 6. Physical

Education

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  • 7. Art/Coding
  • 8. Music
    • Band, Orchestra, Choir
  • 9. Advisory

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6th Grade Classes for DLI students

  • 1. Language Arts
  • 2. Language Arts
  • 3. Math
  • 4. Science
  • 5. DLI Social Studies
  • 6. Physical Education

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  • 7. DLI Honors 2
  • 8. Music
    • Band, Orchestra, Choir
  • 9. Advisory

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Advisory

  • Promotes opportunities for social development.
  • Assists students with academic interventions (iTime).
  • Provides an adult advocate for each student in the school.
  • Utilizes your child’s advisory teacher as a primary contact.
  • Addresses needs of individual students.
  • Provides individual attention to all students
  • Develops group, school, and team identity

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iTime

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  • Within the bell schedule, there are designated days for Intervention (iTime).
  • Teachers will assign students to attend who have not mastered specific standards.
  • Students may self select to receive extra help.
  • Enrichment opportunities

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Digital Learning

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  • 1:1, 24/7, 180 Days
  • Parent Responsibilities
    • Complete online laptop orientation (part of registration process)
  • Student Responsibilities
  • Gaggle
  • Tech Strikes

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Recess & Social Time

  • Morning Social Time
    • Breakfast available
  • Passing Periods, 5 minutes
    • Includes locker visitation, restroom, water fountain, and socialization.
  • Lunch, 30 minutes
    • Students may stay in cafeteria, or use outside fields, playground and courts.

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After School Opportunities

  • Offered Monday - Thursday

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  • Timberwolves Academic Support (TAS)
  • Chess, Recycling/Garden, TSA clubs
  • Enrichment
  • Games/Arts and Crafts

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  • FREE to all EHMS students!
    • The activity bus is available to take you home at 5pm

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ehmsafterschool.com

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SUMMER SCHOOL?

  • Needs-based, teacher recommendations
  • Academic support
  • Fun activities
  • Contact Katie McGinn (kmcginn@pcschools.us) or go to PCSD website, under Community Education, for more info

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Communicating with �Ecker Hill Teachers

  • “myteacher”@pcschools.us
  • https://powerschool.pcschools.us/public
  • Telephone messages: 435-645-5610
  • Appointments: before school, after school, & during teacher preparation periods
  • Parent Nights are held in Fall & Spring

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Grading & Reporting

  • Please regularly check Canvas for grade updates and day to day classroom activities and assignments.

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  • Parent orientations will be held for Canvas throughout the school year.

dcrandall@pcschools.us

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  • Report cards are available online at the end of each quarter.

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  • I-Ready assessments in reading and math are given three times per year.

  • The AAPPL assessment and proficiency reports will continue for DLI students.

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  • The state-wide end of level assessment, RISE, is administered in May.

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Ecker Hill P.T.O.

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  • Facilitates student registration
  • Sponsors student events
  • Teacher Appreciation Week
  • Administers teacher mini-grants program
  • Co-sponsors End of Year Activities.
  • Publishes school newsletter
  • Coordinates volunteer efforts
  • Sign up at registration in August

ehmspto.org

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School Community Council

The SCC is charged with setting long term goals and writing the school improvement plan.

SCC membership includes the school principal, teachers, and parents.

SCC meets five-seven times during the school year.

SCC nominations can be done online. Please see the Ecker Hill Home Page.

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Schoolwide Behavioral Expectations

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Assistant Principals –

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Student Rules: Student Handbook

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  • Located on the website.

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  • Outlines school policies and rules.

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  • Students are able to make better decisions if they are informed.
  • District policies (safe schools).

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Student Absences

  • Notify the school in advance of planned absences. (Use office form for 3+ days)

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  • A signed note or phone call is required following an absence. Email ehmsattendance@pcschools.us

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  • Send a signed note to the office in advance when checking out during the day.

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  • Regular attendance is encouraged and supported by state statutes

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  • Students are responsible for missing assignments due to absences. Most assignments can be found in Canvas.

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Student Struggling? Need Help? Confused?

Ask:

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  • Advisory Teacher
  • Teachers
  • Counselors
  • Administrators
  • Secretaries

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We are all dedicated to making middle school a positive experience and safe space!

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For a copy of today’s slides…

  • Go to ehms.pcschools.us

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Follow-up Questions?

  • Call the school at (435) 645-5610
  • Or e-mail:
    • Principal Garret Rose
      • grose@pcschools.us
    • Assistant Principals Melissa Tschabrun, Martin Briggs
    • Nora Fox, Kristen Thomas, Danielle Gillette: School Counselors

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