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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
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Jacob Coy Middle School Welcomes YOU!!!
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 • 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
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
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 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 • 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
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
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