1. Jacob Coy Middle School
Welcomes YOU!!!

2. OVERVIEW

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Encore Selection
Two Periods Per Day

7. Important Dates

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

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

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

11. 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

12. SCHOOL LIFE

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. Tips & Tricks

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

19. 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

20. Welcome to your new school 