Jacob Coy Middle School Welcomes YOU!!! OVERVIEW Office Staff Administrators: Mr. Brad Wolgast, Principal Mr.
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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 1. Counselor assigned based on student last name A-K Massey L-Z Siders 2. Conflict resolution 3. Support Groups 4. Scheduling 5. Parent-Staff Liaison 6. Individual counseling 7. Academic check-ups
Curriculum
Core Classes
Language Arts/Reading 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 14 th
During School Counselors Band Choir Registration forms go home with students
Parent Orientation Meeting
Parent Meeting:
May 14 th
6:00 PM Ferguson Multipurpose Room Counselors Principals FAQs
Registration Deadline
Registration Form Due Date:
May 20 th Returned to 5 th Grade Teacher
May return earlier if it helps!
WEB Orientation Friday,
August 16 th
8:00 AM – Noon Jacob Coy Middle School All 6 th 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
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
Homework
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