Jacob Coy Middle School Welcomes YOU!!!

OVERVIEW

Office Staff Administrators: Mr. Brad Wolgast, Principal Mr. Shaun Kelly, Asst. Principal Counselors: Mrs. Kristi Massey: A-K, IEP Mrs. Beth Siders: L-Z, ESL, SAT Secretary: Mrs. Terry Ward Financial Secretary: Michelle Haas Attendance: Mrs. April Vanderpool Nurse: Mrs. Ruth Owens

Guidance Office Services Counselor assigned based on student last name A-K Massey L-Z Siders Conflict resolution Support Groups Scheduling Parent-Staff Liaison Individual counseling Academic check-ups

Curriculum Core Classes Encore Band/Choir Language Arts/Reading P.E. Math Science Social Studies Encore Band/Choir P.E. Fitness Art Technology Career Exploration Teen Book Club Exploratory Foreign Language

Encore Selection Two Periods Per Day

Important Dates

Student Orientation Student Meeting: May 14th During School Counselors Band Choir Registration forms go home with students

Parent Orientation Meeting Parent Meeting: May 14th 6:00 PM Ferguson Multipurpose Room Counselors Principals FAQs

Registration Deadline Registration Form Due Date: May 20th Returned to 5th Grade Teacher May return earlier if it helps!

WEB Orientation Friday, August 16th 8:00 AM – Noon Jacob Coy Middle School All 6th Graders Get schedules Tour school Meet new friends Get questions answered

SCHOOL LIFE

Daily Schedule 8:45 AM - 3:45 PM 8 Periods 45 Minute Periods 30 Minute Lunch State-of-the art cafeteria Expansive Commons area Outdoor Patio Guaranteed Study Hall

Lockers Assigned locker close to classrooms Double stack lockers Must provide combination lock to secure locker Staff always available to assist with locker access May access between every class Tape, glue or adhesive prohibited on both inside and outside of locker

Notable Policies Policies Homework Avoid hats, pajama bottoms, high/low cut clothing, revealing items No backpacks, totes or string bags once the school day begins Personal Communication devices (cell phone, tablets, laptops, iPods, etc.) before/after school only unless teacher authorized & supervised Expect about an hour of homework per night Use student planner provided by school to track assignments Class websites list hw Policies on incomplete or late homework vary by teacher Progress Book displays class grades in real-time

Activities & Involvement Band/Choir Muse Machine Student Council BUDS Intramurals Yearbook National History Bee Tournament Speech & Debate Geographic Bee Flag Honor Service Power of Pen Socials Show Choir Talent Shows

Tips & Tricks

Keys to Success Stay organized Set a routine Devote time to homework Seek assistance Get involved Be friendly Be yourself Expect the best

Don’t Sweat It! Open houses and tours will be held prior to school start WEB students Approachable staff Friendly secretaries Engaged administrators Helpful older students

Welcome to your new school 