Jacob Coy Middle School

Welcomes YOU!!!

OVERVIEW

Office StaffAdministrators: 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 Services1. 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 SelectionTwo Periods Per Day

Important Dates

Student OrientationStudent 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 PoliciesPolicies

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