Hamilton Middle School
School Counselor Newsletter
Welcome 2018!
Happy 2018 Parents & Scholars,
We have 5 months remaining for the 2017-2018 school year. What should you expect as a parent or scholar? We have provided a time-line, which is provided below, that will give you some insight into what school counselors will be doing for all grade levels.
8th Grade Scholars:
- January 10th and 11th: ICAP: scholars reviewed new high school graduation requirements, overview of high school transcript, and GPA.
- January 23rd, 25th, and 31st: Thomas Jefferson CCT Magnet Trip. This trip is offered to those who showed interest in the program.
- February 1st: School of Choice opens up! Please scroll down for more information
- February 13th: Community College of Denver field trip
- March 2nd: Hamilton Ambassadors meeting
7th Grade Scholars:
- February 28th & March 1st: ICAP: scholars will review misconceptions of post-secondary options, monetary benefits of higher education, and skills both colleges and employers look for.
- March 2nd: Hamilton Ambassadors meeting
6th Grade Scholars:
- February 10th & 11th: ICAP: scholars will review Holland codes and complete the career key survey in Naviance
- March 2nd: Hamilton Ambassadors meeting
Sincerely,
Mr. Nungaray & Mr. Obermeyer
Mr. Obermeyer
Mr. Nungaray
What is ICAP?
Quater 2 Overview
6th Grade:
During the 6th grade ICAP students will have a better understanding of their learning style and how this will help them reach their academic goals.
7th Grade:
During the 7th grade ICAP scholars will take the strengths explorer survey, which will give the scholar a better understanding of their own talents and strengths.
8th Grade:
During the 8th grade ICAP scholars will learn about the SchoolChoice process.
Neighborhood School
What is my Neighborhood School?
Your neighborhood school is the school that you may enroll directly into. To enroll into your neighborhood school, contact the school office directly for regristation dates and required documents.
To find out your neighborhood school, please click on the link below
SchoolChoice
If you want to enroll in a DPS school other than your neighborhood school, you may take part in SchoolChoice. Round 1 of SchoolChoice for the 2018-2019 school year, which opens up February 1st-28th, 2018.
Your scholar has received the SchoolChoice booklet that includes various information for each high school.
To apply: Fill out the SchoolChoice application, including raking your top five schools, when it becomes available on Feb. 1, 2018. Please submit your application by 4 p.m. Feb. 28th, 2018.
Parent Teacher Home Visit
What is it?
Parent Survey
Email: jason_nungaray@dpsk12.org
Website: http://hamilton.dpsk12.org
Location: Hamilton Middle School, East Dartmouth Avenue, Denver, CO, United States