Monroe County Middle School

A Cognia and Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC) Accredited School

66 Thornton Road

Forsyth, Georgia 31029

478-994-6186

MCMS Website

2024-2025 STUDENT HANDBOOK

Herbert Chambers, Principal

Zachary Griffin, Assistant Principal

Dr. Lakeisha Walker, Assistant Principal

Mission Statement

The mission of Monroe County Middle School is to establish a strong foundation by challenging our students to achieve their maximum potential; as productive citizens in society.

Vision

The vision of Monroe County Middle School is to be recognized as a nationally leading middle school “Committed to Excellence” for ALL students.

School Motto

Learning to Live, Living to Learn

Monroe County Middle School Staff Directory

Monroe County Middle School

2024-2025 STUDENT HANDBOOK

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

SCHOOL CALENDAR

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING DAYS

CONFERENCES (Teacher/Parent)

EOC SUBJECT AREA “TEST-OUT” OPTION

EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY - First and Second Semester

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

ALPHA (Accelerated Learning Program for High Achievers)

EXAM SCHEDULE

GRADING SYSTEM

HOMEWORK

HONOR ROLL

HONORS PROGRAM

MAKE-UP WORK

PARENT CONSENT FOR STUDENT'S ACCESS TO GOOGLE WORKSPACE FOR EDUCATION

GOOGLE WORKSPACE FOR EDUCATION NOTICE TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS-ELIGIBILITY

PROGRAM FOR GIFTED LEARNERS

PROMOTION/ RETENTION POLICIES

REPORT CARDS

STUDENT SUPPORT PROCESS

ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAM

ATTENDANCE

MONROE COUNTY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE COUNCIL (SAC)

HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND

ILLNESS AT SCHOOL

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL

TARDINESS

DISCIPLINE/BEHAVIOR

AUTHORITY OF THE PRINCIPAL

BULLYING

DETERMINATION OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION

GANG-RELATED ACTIONS

METAL DETECTOR SEARCHES

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES

FORMAL DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AND PROCEDURES

SCHOOLWIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (SWPBIS)

SEARCHES

SECURITY CAMERAS

SKIPPING SCHOOL

STUDENT DRESS CODE

DRESS CODE ACCOMMODATIONS

DRESS CODE VIOLATION DISCIPLINARY ACTION

FOOD SERVICES

SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS

REQUESTS FOR LUNCHES FOR FIELD TRIPS

ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY

BUYING AND SELLING

CELL PHONES/ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES

CELL PHONE USE ON GEORGIA STANDARDIZED ASSESSMENTS

CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONS

DEBTS

DELIVERIES

DIABETES MEDICAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

EMPLOYMENT

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS

FIELD TRIPS

FORBIDDEN ITEMS

GRIEVANCES

GUM CHEWING

IMMUNIZATION

INCLEMENT WEATHER

LOCKERS

MEDIA CENTER

MONEY

MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

PARENT ACCESS

PARENT RESOURCE CENTER

PARENT’S RIGHT TO KNOW

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

RETURNED CHECK POLICY

SCHOOL VISITOR/VOLUNTEER HOURS

SECTION 504 PARENT RIGHTS

TEXTBOOKS AND LIBRARY BOOKS