2011-2012 Welcome Letter
Thinking Maps

Cecilia Corkhill, Assistant Principal

Middle School Procedures

Telephone Calls

Telephones in the office are continuously busy. Students are discouraged from leaving class to use the phone unless the student is sick or has an emergency. Students are allowed to use the phone in Mrs. Cunningham's office at break and at lunch (for school related reasons only). They are not allowed to use the phone between classes.Please help encourage students to comply with this procedure. Students who are sick should use the phone in Mrs. Cunningham's office so we can make the parents aware of their child's illness.

Bus Change Procedure

If a student has a note to ride a different bus, send that student only (no escorts please) to Mrs. Cunningham's office by 9:00 (or A.S.A.P.) in order for verification to be complete by the end of the day.

Buses

All bus matters, except for bus change notes, are handled by Mike Polk. Mr. Polk is our EC transportation supervisor. Discipline procedures are outlined in the student handbook. The number for transportation is 588-7032.

Uniform Dress Code
Please see the student handbook. Remember that this is available online.

Students Leaving Campus

NO Student (except an assigned office aide) is to leave our campus and go to the Upper Elementary FOR ANY REASON. If students are absent from our campus without PROPER permission then discipline action will be taken. We are considered a closed campus and we are detached from the Upper Elementary; therefore, liability and accountability are concerns. Likewise, students are not allowed to walk to the High School during or after school. If a student needs to go to the High School or Lower Elementary they must ride a bus, following the usual bus procedure.

Medical Concerns

All medical concerns/injuries need to be addressed to Mrs. Corkhill's office. All student medication is handled here.

Helpful Links

Student Handbook

Newsletter

School Web Site

Communication Is the Key to a Good School Year

Effective communication with the school is encouraged and is a key component to your child's success. It is helpful to know whom to contact on what issues. Homework and other classroom related issues are best directed to the teacher. To arrange a teacher/parent conference call Mrs. Bullock at 588-7035.

Questions and concerns about the schedule, child development, social and emotional issues that are affecting your child are important to communicate to the counselor (588-7015). Curriculum and discipline questions should be answered by an administrator.

Teachers need to be able to contact parents! Please give your child's teachers multiple ways to contact you. Cell phones and E-mail are a great way to keep in touch. All of our teachers want to help you help your child.

Media Center/Library

The media center is the heart of the school. It includes a large book collection, computers, study areas, and is used extensively for research and long-term projects by all grades. AR books are clearly marked and computers may be used to complete tests. Digital Curriculum may be assigned by teachers. Mrs. Kim Sutherland is available to assist students as needed.

Be Prepared

The National Middle School Association states that students have more changes between the ages of 10 and 14 than at any other time of their lives, other than the first 18 months. Knowing who your children's friends are, where they are, and what they are doing is important. Good communication between student, school, and parent and helping students negotiate problems in peer relations help the middle school experience be more acceptable to all.

EAST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL GOALS

1. All ECMS students will demonstrate enhanced learning performances and achievement time.

2. All ECMS students will enhance their responsibility for learning over time.

Helpful Links

Internet Math Library

Museum of Natural History

National Gallary of Art

Web Credits

Thank You For Your Involvement In and Support of This Learning Community

Mission Statement

East Central Middle is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential by developing skills, knowledge, and attitudes with which they can responsibly participate in a global society .

At East Central Middle we will provide students with a secure, friendly, and positive environment that will promote the pursuit of excellence, mutual trust, open-mindedness, a sense of responsibility, life-long learning skills and productive citizenship.

Core Values of ECMS

Competence

Integrity

Flexibility

Compassion

Respect

Open-mindedness

Cooperation

Commitment

Trust

Humor

Consistency
Honesty --The Most Vital Of All

Helpful Assignment Hint

Pocket folders - An inexpensive way for students to keep track of various written assignments they need to complete is to take a 2-pocket folder, available at any office supply store, and label the left side with 'To Do' and the right side with "Completed." They are ONLY allowed to put works-in-progress in this pocket folder. Once the assignments have been completed, the work can be transferred to the appropriate binders or notebooks that the teacher may require.