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Will athletics be offered at HiRMS? |
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Yes - we will offer the same athletic programs as the other middle schools in Cabarrus County Schools. Information about physicals, try-outs, etc. will be communicated via this web page and our other social media during the summer for fall sports. Sports and seasons are listed below:
Fall - football, softball;
Winter One - 8th basketball (boy's and girls), wrestling;
Winter Two - 7th basketball (boy's and girl's);
Spring - baseball, track, volleyball, and soccer (offered through FCC).
Information regarding fall sports is posted on the athletics page, which can be accessed fron the left hand menu of the main page of this website. |
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What should I do if I need to register a student for HiRMS? |
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If your student is currently enrolled in Cabarrus County Schools, nothing else needs to be done. Your students records will transfer automatically and follow your child to HiRMS over the summer. Summer enrollment hours (for families who move to the area over the summer or have students who are currently enrolled elsewhere) are currently posted on the main web page. |
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We have recently moved to Harrisburg and will be assigned to HiRMS in the fall. What should I do? |
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Please enroll your student at the school they are currently assigned to for the remainder of the year. Their records will then move to us over the summer for the fall semester. |
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What is the mascot for Hickory Ridge Middle School? |
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We will be known as the Hickory Ridge Middle School Mavericks! The mascot and logo, along with an explanation of the symbolism, is located on the history page. During our inaugural year, a vote was held and the mascot is known as Marvin The Marvelous Maverick. |
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How do I leave a question to be answered on this page? |
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In the left menu bar is a link that states "Contact Us." Click on this link and complete the information to send your question to us. |
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Will Hickory Ridge Middle School have a transition camp for rising sixth graders this summer? |
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Yes; please check our webpage for all of the details.. |
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What are the procedures for seeking employment at Hickory Ridge Middle School? |
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Hiring for Hickory Ridge Middle School will follow all Cabarrus County Schools policies. Teaching (and other certified) positions that are not filled internally will be posted on the county website as they are allotted and become available (we anticipate this happening in mid-May or later). Support positions will be advertised during the summer, likely in June. |
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When will the incoming students receive their registration information? |
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Schedules will be mailed by August 15, 2011. We will post via social media when they are mailed so that parents can keep there eyes on the mailboxes! |
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How do I know if my residence is zoned to attend Hickory Ridge Middle School? |
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Use the attendance locator (the link is below) to view which schools you are assigned to attend. Please be sure to read the directions carefully as you must input your data in a very specific fashion. The locator can be found here:
http://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/maps/search.asp |
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What will the school hours be? |
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Our school hours will be 9am to 4pm. We will be a Tier-3 school. |
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When will information about bus transportation be available? |
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Bus schedules will be mailed with the schedules. If you register over the summer, you will be able to request bus transportation when you register. We will also have a table set up at the Open House on August 20 to assist and answer any questions you may have regarding bus transportation. |
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Can sixth graders participate in sports? |
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Regretfully, the state of North Carolina does not allow sixth graders to participate in athletics. However, the sixth grade year is an excellent opportunity for students to attend the games and become actively involved in other social activities as they adjust to middle school life. |
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What types of locks do we need for our lockers? |
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All students are required to have combination locks. Students will need two locks - one for their personal locker and one for their gym locker. We will have a limited number of locks available at the Open House (August 20) for purchase that will fit the lockers. |
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Will KidsPlus be offered at HiRms next year? |
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There will be no KidsPlus at the middle school level next year. Students can be dropped off at 8:35 am or later, so parents will need to make arrangements to insure that students are dropped off no earlier than this or be sure to request bus transportation. |
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My child is currently enrolled in a private school, but we plan to enroll at HiRMS for next year. What do we need to do? |
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Summer enrollment hours (for families who move to the area over the summer or have students who are currently enrolled elsewhere) are posted on the main web page. |
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How will 6th grade electives work? |
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We have just received our Encore allocation, and it is such that our sixth graders will be able to sample each of the electives as a part of a "wheel". There will be two wheels: The Cultural Arts Wheel (Band, Chorus, and Art) and the Career Decisions Wheel (Technology Education, Business Marketing/Keyboarding, and Life Skills). Sixth graders will take one "wheel" in the fall and the other "wheel" in the spring, and each course will be six weeks in length for a total of 18 weeks each semester. |
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What clubs and organizations will be offered at HiRMS? |
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Once we have a staff in place, we will work to determine which clubs, organizations, and other extracurricular activities to offer. Near the beginning of the school year, we will communicate the information with you via this website and other social media. |
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What electives will be offered at HiRMS? |
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Our elective offerings for 7th and 8th graders will be as follows (see above for 6th grade offerings):
Semester Course Descriptions:
Art- Students will study the color wheel, works and styles of well-known artists, elements of design, artistic skills and techniques, and the use of different media in art. They will create two-dimensional compositions (print-making, printing, drawing, pastels) and 3-dimensional compositions (sculpture). Students will explore the creative process and learn problem-solving skills to create their works of art.
Business Computer Technology- Students will have hands-on instruction in basic computer hardware components and software applications. Students will use the computer to extend and reinforce touch-keying skills. They will also learn word processing, database, spreadsheet, graphics, multimedia, and telecommunications applications and use these applications to complete projects and simulations. Students will gain a comprehensive foundation and extensive experience with Microsoft Office software programs.
Exploring Technology Design and Innovation- Students will have an opportunity to use a modular lab to explore several areas of technology, including flight, electricity, audio broadcasting, transportation, manufacturing, robotics, and computer-aided drafting and design. All modules feature numerous hands-on activities and opportunities to learn science and math concepts in new and exciting ways.
Exploring Life Skills: Students will learn vital skills for everyday living. Cooking, sewing, consumerism, family relations, and childcare are the major units of study. Information on service-oriented careers is integrated throughout the course. Basic math, science, and language skills are reinforced through fun and exciting hands-on activities.
Year-long Course Descriptions:
Band- Divided into two sections: Brass/Percussion and Woodwinds
Beginning Band students will be matched to a specific instrument. Students will learn to play and perform various styles of music, as well as learning how to maintain the quality of the instrument.
Chorus- Students will develop the basic skills necessary to become an active member of Chorus. They will begin learning music reading skills as well as the fundamentals of proper singing. Students will be exposed to a variety of vocal music styles and will be given the opportunity to express themselves through public performances.
These are the descriptions for the 7th grade band and chorus. In eighth grade, the students will move into more advanced content as outlined on the elective sheet. |
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What items do I need to bring with me to enroll a new student? |
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You will need the following:
A. Proof of Identification-any ONE of the following- (Driver's License, Matricula Consular, Work Authorization Card, Border Crossing Card, Permanent Resident Card, Passport, Visitor's Visa)
B. Proof of Domicile - you must have ONE ITEM EACH from Source One and Source Two:
Source One - House Deed, Current Property Tax Statement, Current Lease
Agreement, Closing or Settlement Statement, or Certificate of Domicile.
Source Two - NC DMV ID or Matricula Consular, motor vehicle registration with name
and address, current utility bill with name and current address, current bank
statement with name and current address, current Medicaid card with name and
current address.
C. Copy of Birth Certificate with parent names OR proof of legal guardianship.
D. Immunization Records
e. Withdrawal Form/Report Card from previous school. |
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What type of physical education uniform should we purchase? |
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Please see the athletics section of the webpage for this information. |
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What instructional supplies do we need to purchase? |
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An instructional supply list will be posted on the front page of the website prior to the tax free shopping days in August. |
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We will be out-of-town on the day of Open House? Is there another time that we can tour the school? |
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The contractors will be working on their "punch list" items up to the opening of school on August 25. As a result, August 20 at the Open House is the only time designated for parents and students to tour the building; however, rest assured that we will be prepared on the first day of school to insure all students are able to find their classes and follow their allotted schedule. |
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When will AIG testing be offered at HiRMS? |
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AIG testing for Math is offered in the spring in each student's individual classrooms at there home school and the home school AIG committee makes the placement decisions.
If a student is AIG in English Language Arts (ELA), they continue on an annual basis and no further testing is required. Teachers may recommend students to be tested for ELA and these are handled on an individual bais.
For those students that enroll over the summer who meet all other AIG requirements in either Math or ELA, the appropriate test will be administered in August once teachers have reported back to school. This date and the times will also be posted on our web page once they have been determined. |
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