"Something to stand on and something to reach for..."
Homeroom class has two goals. One is to help students develop strong ties to the school community. Students do better when they feel a strong connection to school. The other is to help students develop clear plans for the future. When sitting in a middle school classroom, it's sometimes hard for students to see why what they do here matters. It does.
Conferences are October & March: NOT The Same as Elementary School
One important change from elementary school is that conferences are not scheduled in advance. We offer open conference times where all middle school teachers are available to meet at separate tables in the commons. Parents come in and move from teacher to teacher as needed. This approach takes a little longer, but allows parents to meet with each of their child's teachers individually. Watch for specific dates in early school communications.