Welcome to Viper Camp! What to Expect in Middle School How to
support your child in this new world!
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Curriculum Academics Parent Communication & Involvement
Arrival, Dismissal & Attendance Supporting the Middle School
Child Behavior Expectations Welcome to Viper Camp
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Drew Hayes- Principal Van Lewsader Assistant Principal Karen
Ogline Assistant Principal Amy Ingram Graduation Coach Mandy
Malcolm Counselor -6 th Vicki Rawlins Counselor 7 th Sue Sabo
Counselor- 8 th Welcome to Viper Camp
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Common Core Georgia Performance Standards CCGPS for Reading,
Language Arts and Math. All Subjects utilize CCGPS Literacy
Standards State Assessment: GA Milestones EOGs for academic content
classes Multiple choice and constructed response questions Teachers
will be incorporating more constructed response items in their
class assessments to prepare students
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5 Core Academics- Language Arts & Reading, Math, Science,
Social Studies Critical Thinking Less rote memorization; more
application, problem solving, analysis More Informational Reading-
Nonfiction More Technical Writing Explain and defend their
thinking, based on the text Performance Tasks- Show what you
know
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BYOT guidelines School equipment vs. Personal devices Check
Handbook and website Cell phones itsLearning Learning Management
system Link on website Watch for up-coming Parent trainings
Syllabus signature page view syllabi on each teachers
itsLearning
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7 period day 55 minute periods 5 Academic classes + 2
Connections POWER Time (T/W/ TH) A-B-C weekly rotation 9 week
Connection classes
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Resources posted in ItsLearning Textbooks - class sets Most
textbooks are on-line Textbooks can be checked out by students, if
needed
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Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 10:00-10:25 25 minutes Purpose
Prepare Organize Work Engage Read Examples of POWER time
activities: Remediation with teacher, complete missed assignments,
work on homework, study for tests, organize notebooks, prepare for
day or week, read.
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Student handbook is the road map for students and parents.
Calendar to help students keep up with assignments. Communication
between teachers and parents.
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At VCMS, we believe that doing the work equates to learning and
learning is not optional.
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Refer to teachers syllabus and itsLearning pages for morning
help days. Students should speak to the teacher the day ahead to
ensure that the teacher will be present. Students should check
board in cafe for teacher arrival and inform teacher on duty of
their need to go to a classroom.
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Academics Schedules
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We want to invite you to be part of our school! Please
Volunteer Contact PTO- join a committee Fall Film Festival Cyber
Safety Seminar Veterans Day Assembly Red Ribbon Week Teacher
treats/luncheons Copy Moms ( or Dads) School store Club
involvement- TSA, Science Olympiad
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Lets Keep in Touch. Communication with school Classroom: e-mail
or call teacher General Questions: call front office Counseling
Support: e-mail or call counseling office Administration: contact
Karen Ogline or Van Lewsader ItsLearning- lessons, resources,
testing schedules Website Vickery Vantage Point VCMS e-mail or
phone blast Like PTO on Facebook
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2015-16 Executive Board Co-Presidents: Sandy Dickerhofe and
Michelle Hall Vice President: Julie Smith Treasurer: Cori Williams
Secretary: Lori Kneeburg Parliamentarian: Meri Munce EE
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2015-16 Contact us: School website-PTO is found on the Parents
and Partners Tab Facebook- Vickery Creek Middle School PTO
[email protected]
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Please Volunteer! PTO Committees 8 th Grade Dance 8 th Grade
Picnic Book Fair Box Tops/Labels for Education Social Committee
Copy Parents Cyber Safety Hospitality Lost & Found School Store
Red Ribbon Week Veterans Day
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Car Riders: Earliest arrival -7:45 Dropped off at front door
Report to the cafeteria Breakfast available starting at 8:20
Prohibited items: fast food, energy drinks and coffee
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Walkers & Bike Riders: Earliest arrival -7:45 Bike rack to
the right of the building Enter at the cafeteria entrance
Prohibited items: fast food, energy drinks and coffee Bus Riders:
Dropped off at the gym entrance Prohibited items: fast food, energy
drinks and coffee
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Buses Bus rider will be picked-up and dropped-off ONLY at the
assigned stop. Students may not ride another bus or have a friend
ride home with them. Students cannot be released to parent during
mechanical break-down / delay in route. Dismissal Checkouts: no
later than 4:00pm. Photo ID must match students parent portal
list.
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Walkers and Bike riders: Will be dismissed with Car Riders Must
have required form on file, with parent permission to walk or bike
ride home Students should know if they are a bus rider, car rider,
walker/bike rider prior to the start of the school day. If plans
change, text your student. Students may check for a message after
lunch and prior to dismissal. Must stay on the sidewalks (not ride
on the grass)
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Car Riders: We strongly encourage all students to use the bus.
Car Line-Main Entrance Double file line. Pull-up as line moves.
Merge to one lane as driveway turns in front of the school. Student
will come to you. Minimal wait after 4:25pm Pick-up concludes at
4:30pm. Dismissal Checkouts: no later than 4:00pm. Photo ID must
match students check-out card
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Car Riders: Elementary Lot Shared Parking Lot. Teachers
supervises crosswalk. Go with flow of traffic. Exit with PATIENCE
and CARE! After 4:30, students return to front entrance for
pick-up. Dismissal Checkouts: no later than 4:00pm. Photo ID must
match students parent portal list.
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Be at school everyday from 8:50 am-4:15pm. Student is marked
tardy if not in class at 9:00am. Student agenda contains attendance
information. E-mail by 10:00 am. - [email protected]
Excuse notes must be turned in within 5 days. Students will have 5
days to make-up missed assignments. After a combination of 10
excused and unexcused absences, a doctors note may be required.
Absence from school for the entire day or the last half of the day
means no after-school events for that day.
Nurse hours: 9 4 Students may not have any medication in their
possession, including Over the Counter medicines like Tylenol,
Midol, etc. Please see nurse with questions. Medication forms must
be completed by parent for all medicines. Must be in original
container. Nurse will contact parents if the situation is serious
in nature or frequent nurse visits.
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Students must have a pass from a teacher to visit the clinic.
It is a cell phone violation for a student to contact their parents
to ask to be picked up prior to visiting the nurse. The nurse will
allow students to call from her office if illness requires student
to leave school.
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All medications (prescription and non-prescription) must be
brought to school by the parent or guardian and Medication Form
must be completed. Contact nurse for Medication form if needed. Due
to the risk of Reyes Syndrome, the school requires a physicians
signature in order to give any aspirin-containing medications
including Aspirin, Pepto-Bismol, and Excedrin.
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Arrival Dismissal Attendance Clinic
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Forsyth County Schools Cumming, Georgia
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Our Counseling Department is here to help! Our office is
located just off of the rotunda at the front end of the 7 th grade
hallway. 6 th Grade Counselor: Mandy Malcolm 770-667-2580 ext.
230305 [email protected] Please call anytime for any
reason!
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Raising happy, healthy and successful students. H.E.L.P: How to
Enjoy Living with a Preadolescent The changes are inevitable; have
a plan. Keep your sense of humor. Tap into your compassion. Tap
into your patience. Listen to your child and try not to dismiss
their feelings - they are real.
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Very NORMAL signs of preadolescence Irritability Forgetfulness
Power Plays Friendship Issues Worries Chores JOYS
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Dont Take it Personally Continue to Parent Appreciate Their
Strengths Take Time When it is Available Talk with Other Parents
Keep in Touch with the School Enjoy this time! Suggestions for
Making it Through!
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7 Mindsets Helping students tap into their unlimited potential!
Everything is Possible We are all capable of extraordinary lives!
Passion First -Find your unique genius and share it with others! We
are Connected -Everyone who comes into our lives can help us live
our dreams! 100% Accountable -Our lives are what we choose them to
be at this moment and each moment forward! Attitude of Gratitude
-Be positive- practice gratitude! Live to Give- to receive love,
respect, and financial security, one must learn to give those
things. The Time is Now - Take purposeful action in the present to
create your ultimate life!
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Be on time. Be prepared. Be attentive. Give best effort. Be
respectful. Be honest.
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Forsyth County Schools Cumming, Georgia
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As educators, our primary goal is to educate, not punish. We
expect student conduct that supports a safe and successful learning
environment Respect each other and school district employees
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VCMS School-Wide Behavior Expectations Students will abide by
the FCS Code of Conduct Students will walk in a quiet and orderly
manner through the hallways, especially when going to and from
lunch The use of electronic devices is not allowed during school
hours unless permission is granted by the teacher or
administration. Students will be respectful with their words by
refraining from name-calling, teasing or profanity Students will be
respectful in their actions by refraining from horseplay or
inappropriate touching
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Off and put away after 8:45 am Exceptions: Teacher assigned
classroom use After lunch and the end of the day with teacher
permission to check for messages from parents Nurse asks students
to call parents regarding illness Not allowed: for forgotten items
or assignments when ill (need to call from Nurses office) or
regarding discipline to text friends during school hours
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Before you go shopping you need to know..
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See through, lace or mesh must have a dress- code garment
underneath to be allowed. Shirt captions should only include
appropriate content. Tops
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Tank tops and halter tops are not allowed. All tops must cover
the abdomen, back, and shoulders and must have a modest neck-line.
Tank Tops / Halter Tops
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must be fingertip length Skirts, Dresses, Shorts
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Holes in pants must be below fingertip length. Pants with
holes
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Form-fitting or extremely tight clothes Form-fitting or tight
clothes such as Tube dresses or skirts are not allowed.
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If leggings or Jeggings are worn, a long shirt must be worn as
covering. Leggings/Jeggings are not Pants
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We want our students to dress for success! We are in the
business of learning. Warning Student changes clothes Parent
contact
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VCMS Clubs- Handout for details Art Club Battle of the Books
club Jr. Beta Club Chamber Choir Chess Club Drama club FCA
(Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Fiber Arts Club Green Group
Magic the Gathering Club NFL Club Photography Club Science Olympiad
TST (Technology Students Association) Young Authors Please see Club
Brochure in main hallway or our website for more information.
Remind your student to watch the VCMS morning news each day for
updates.
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Well have a great year!
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Todays Homeroom Handouts Attendance Policies and Procedures
Updating Parent Portal Directions Club Information Supply lists and
Contact information Student Accident Insurance Plan State of the
Schools Code Of Conduct ACTION REQUIRED Student and Parent
Signature Sheet (Pink) Walker & Biker Permission (Only if
walking or riding a bike) Please join our PTO Registration at our
PTO Tables. Please visit the cafeteria for additional opportunities
for your children.
