Jacob Coy Middle School Welcomes YOU!!!

OVERVIEW

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

Guidance Office 1.Counselor assigned based on student last name  A-K Massey  L-Z Siders 2.Conflict resolution 3.Support Groups 4.Scheduling 5.Individual counseling 6.Academic check-ups

Curriculum Core Classes  Language Arts/Reading  Math  Science  Social Studies  Strategies for SuccessEncore  Band/Choir  P.E.  Fitness  2D Art  3D Art  Digital Media  Technological Literacy  Career Exploration  Exploratory Foreign Language

Encore Selection Two Periods Per Day Year Long Classes: Band (4 quarters) Choir (4 quarters) Quarter Classes: 2D Art 6 (1 quarter) 3D Art (1 quarter) Physical Education 6 (1 quarter) Fitness for Life 6 (1 quarter) Exploratory Foreign Language 6 (1 quarter) Technology 6 (1 quarter) Career Exploration 6 (1 quarter) Digital Media (1 quarter)

IMPORTANT DATES

Registration Deadline Registration Form Due Date:  March 27th  Returned to 5 th Grade Teacher  Okay to return earlier if it helps !

WEB Orientation  All 6 th Graders  August 21, 2015  8:00 AM – Noon  Jacob Coy Middle School  Get schedules & locker  Tour school  Meet new friends  Get questions answered

SCHOOL LIFE

The Coy Way  Excellence  Effort  Respect  Teamwork  Accountability

Daily Schedule  8:45 AM - 3:45 PM  8 Periods  ~44 Minute Periods  30 Minute Lunch  Diverse Course Selection  Strategies for Success

Lockers  Close proximity to classes  Accessible between all classes  Students provide own locks to maximize comfort levels  Tape, glue or adhesive prohibited on both inside and outside of locker  Map it out for efficient locker visits

Notable Information Policies  Avoid straps, tank tops and other low cut or revealing clothing  Cell phones are to be powered off and left in locked lockers  All communication with home during the school day should occur through the Main Office Assignments  Expect about an hour of homework per night  Consult staff websites  Policies on incomplete or late homework vary by teacher  Use online Progress Book for grade tracking & alerts

Get Involved!  Band/Choir  Muse Machine  Student Council  WEB Ambassadors  Intramural sports  Yearbook Club  National History Bee  Speech & Debate  Trebein Tutors  Geography Bee  Power of Pen  Guys & Dolls  Spelling Bee  Battle of the Books

Program of Studies click Information tab 4.click Parent Information 5.click Program of Studies

Progress Book Enter username & password from letter mailed in late summer 3.Check grades & set alerts 4.Any problems, contact the Coy Guidance Office for assistance

Teacher Websites Click on “staff” 3.Click on teacher name

Tips & Tricks

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

Keys to Success Tips from Naumaan

Don’t Sweat It!  Open houses and tours  WEB – Student Orientation Day  Approachable staff  Friendly people  Engaged administrators  WE LOVE KIDS!!!

Welcome to your new school!!!