Expectations


 * School Rules: **
 * Respect yourself
 * Respect others
 * Respect your school


 * Rules Against Bullying: **
 * We will not bully others
 * We will help students who are bullied
 * We will include students who are left out
 * We will tell an adult when someone is being bullied
 * We will make HMS a better place for everyone


 * Students Will: **
 * Develop positive, self-directed learning goals
 * Solve problems
 * Communicate effectively with others
 * Be able to work individually and within groups cooperatively


 * Students Will Be Encouraged To: **
 * Become capable and productive members of society
 * Respect self, others and environment
 * Develop positive character


 * Parents Are Encouraged To: **
 * Check the Agenda daily, discuss assignments and review the student's completed work
 * Check homework assignments on the Homework Hotlink or Homework Hotline (412-492-6373)
 * Check Infinite Campus to monitor grades online
 * Contact teacher or guidance counselor if concerned about grades
 * Establish consistent study time and place
 * Establish consistent system of rewards and consequences
 * Communicate with your child about school
 * Encourage your child to ask questions when he/she does not understand assignments


 * Tips for Success: **
 * **//Use your Agenda. //**Your Agenda is the most powerful organizational tool you have. Use it in every class to record your assignments in as much detail as possible. If you don’t have homework in a particular class, write //__NONE __//. You need to take your Agenda home with you //EVERY NIGHT // and check off your work as you complete it. Please **DO NOT ** remove pages from your Agenda. A neat Agenda will help you be successful.
 * **//Don’t procrastinate. //**Chunk preparation time for tests and work time for projects into manageable pieces. Do a little each night instead of waiting until the last minute
 * **//Be organized. //**Maintain clean folders, an organized backpack, and a tidy locker. Make sure you **CLEAN THEM OUT FREQUENTLY **
 * **//Develop a routine. //**Have a set time and place for studying and completing homework.
 * **//<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Preparation. //**<span style="color: #6054cf; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">You are expected to bring your book, pencil, Agenda, and all necessary materials to class daily.
 * **//<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Make-up work. //**<span style="color: #6054cf; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">You are responsible for making up any work that you miss. It is your responsibility to find out what you missed and to complete and submit that work. You will have one day to make up work for each day that you’re absent. For example, if you are absent for 2 days, you will have 2 school days to complete make-up work. This is in accordance with the school policy. **If you are home sick for 3 days or more, you can contact the office to have work sent home**