AMS Cougars Middle School General Information and Policies
"Explore the bell schedule, grading scale, student engagement opportunities, homework policies, digital learning practices, and HomeBase access at AMS Cougars Middle School. Get ready for an engaging educational experience in Apex Middle School! March 4, 2021."
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Welcome Future AMS Cougars! The Presentation will begin shortly Please mute your microphone March 4, 2021
General Information Bell Schedule: 7:45 AM - Supervision Begins/Office Opens 8:10 AM - First Bell 8:15 AM - Tardy Bell 8:15 to 3:00 - Classes are in Session 3:00 PM - Dismissal 4:00 PM - Office Closes 6th grade students will have 4-CORE teachers (ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies) and 2-Elective Teachers Students will transition between classes (teacher will monitor students while transition) Cafeteria - Students will eat lunch in cafeteria
Grading Scale Grading is different than Elementary School. Middle School uses the following grading scales Parents/Students should check PowerSchool Weekly
Student Engagement Athletics: Within WCPSS, 6thGrade student are unable to compete in school sponsored sports. Can tryout to be team manager: maintain passing grades and have limited attendance issues. Extracurricular Activities: There are many great extracurricular programs at Apex Middle School for which students can participate: Battle of the Books Cooking Club Robotic Club Student Government Coding Yearbook Club Unify Dungeons and Dragons Newspaper Band Website & Band Flipgrid
Homework Will be used to reinforce and extend class learning. Completion of homework is not graded at Apex Middle School and will not be factored into the final grade. Late Work Late work is defined as any work that was not turned in during t he class period on the day it was due. Extra Credit We do not allow students to work for extra credit at Apex Middle School.
Digital Learning AMS is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school. Parents can choose to allow or not allow their student to bring their personal device. All students who bring a personal device to school are required to have a signed copy of the BYOD Consent Form on record. Students who do not bring their own devices will not miss out on any educational activities or opportunities. Students will use school-owned devices as needed.
HomeBase / PowerSchool Home Base gives parents and students access to real-time information including attendance, grades and assignments. All middle school students have access to Home Base. You will receive login information when you picked up your student's schedule. Grades are updated weekly. There is an app for it! Google Play Store Apple Store
Communication at Apex Middle Home Base/Parent Portal/PowerSchool Cougar Blast School Website: http://ams.wcpss.net School Twitter Account: @apexmscougars Talking-Points Grade Level Newsletters
