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Hartland School has high expectations for all students in both academics and personal conduct. This is especially true for middle school students who are expected to show leadership by serving as models of Hartland School citizenship for younger students. The middle school encompasses grades six, seven, and eight. 

Personal Responsibility & Communication 

Middle School students are expected to take greater personal responsibility for their learning and behavior choices. To that end, the class schedule includes time during homeroom and WINN for students to seek out teachers. 

It is a Middle School Student’s responsibility: 

● to maintain a planner of upcoming assignments, projects, and tests. 

● to monitor their academic record in Power School and set goals accordingly. 

● to make up missing work in a timely manner and seek out teachers for extra help. 

● to inform teachers that they will be absent from class due to pre-scheduled events such as band lessons, doctor’s appointments, high school “shadowing” visits, etc. (Notification must be made at least two days prior to any anticipated absence to the teacher(s) of the class(es) impacted by the absence and work missed due to the absence must be completed.) 

● to hand in work from an anticipated absence the day of return to school. 

● to manage transitions between classes in a timely, organized fashion and check school email and respond appropriately on a daily basis during the school week. 

Academic Integrity 

At Hartland School, students are expected to be safe, respectful, and ready to learn. Respectful behavior includes the practice of academic integrity. Students who practice academic integrity do not copy the work of others or allow others to copy their work or allow others to do their work, including plagiarism. Examples of work include, but are not limited to, classwork, homework, electronic or printed text or images, as well as test answers. Consequences for students who fail to practice academic integrity will be imposed.

Lab Safety 

Middle school science students and parents/guardians sign lab safety agreements and students learn appropriate lab safety procedures as part of the middle school science program. It is critically important that students understand the seriousness of these safety measures. Disciplinary consequences will take place for violations of the lab safety agreement and/or unsafe behavior in the science classroom. 

Transition to High School 

Students in grades seven and eight are strongly encouraged to read through the information shared regarding high school selection and the transition process. Area high schools also share information about their various procedures. Families need to submit either the Waiver Agreement for Voucher High Schools or the Designated High School Agreement form by December 1st. Families are also responsible for registering their student(s) at the school of their choice. 

Shadowing 

In order to assist eighth-grade students to make their decision regarding high school selection, we encourage shadowing visits to the schools under consideration. Care should be taken to try to arrange visits during those times when Hartland School is not in session, as students are responsible for making up school work missed. If missing school is unavoidable, visits should be scheduled on those days when missing class will have the smallest impact. As the deadline for this decision is December 1st, we recommend that students visit schools under consideration by late fall. Students and their parents are responsible for scheduling visits. 

Middle School Honor Roll Standards 

Hartland School believes in celebrating the many successes of our Middle School students in Grades 6, 7 and 8. In order to recognize the academic achievement of high achieving students, the following guidelines will serve as the standards for appointment to the Honor Roll: 

HONORS 

To qualify for Honors, a student must earn a grade of at least a B- in each of the core subjects Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Spanish. In addition, a student must earn a numerical average of B- in Art, Music, P.E., Computer, and Band, with no one grade below a C. 

HIGH HONORS 

To qualify for High Honors, a student must earn a grade of at least a B+ in each of the core subjects Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Spanish. In addition, a student must earn a numerical average of B in Art, Music, P.E., Computer, and Band, with no one grade below a C+. 

DISTINGUISHED HONORS 

To qualify for Distinguished Honors, a student must earn a grade of at least an A- in each of the core subjects Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish. In addition, a student must earn a numerical average of A in Art, Music, P.E., Computer, and Band, with no one grade below a B-. 

The grade point value used for assigning grades and for calculating numerical averages when necessary is as follows: 

A+ 100-97      C 76-74 

A 96-94          C- 73-70 

A- 93-90         D+ 69-67 

B+ 89-87        D 66-64 

B 86-84          D- 63-60 

B- 83-80         F 59- 0 

C+ 79-77        I Incomplete 

At Hartland School, we encourage all students to do their best. We hope that the Honor Roll will serve as an additional incentive to meet high standards. 

Awards & Recognition 

The Middle School experience culminates with the eighth-grade graduation ceremony. At that time, graduates are recognized for participation and outstanding achievement in performing and visual arts, citizenship, and academics over the course of grades six, seven, and eight. 

The PTO Citizenship Award: is awarded to one or two students, who have, through their daily conduct in school, demonstrated empathy and thoughtfulness towards others, as well as personal responsibility. 

The Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence: Hartland School’s highest academic recognition, is awarded to the one student with the highest overall academic record in the graduating class.