| Welcome: Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to Russell County Middle School. We are looking forward to a
very exciting and rewarding school year.
Your child may already have filled you in on some
of the details of life at Russell County Middle School—whether the other
kids are friendly, what the teachers are like here, the quality of the
lunches served, and whether RCMS is easier or harder than the school
he/she last attended. We like to think that after the first ten days all
students feel like veterans.
We are pleased
to have you as partners in this educational year. As the year
progresses, and as you become either more informed or more puzzled, we
encourage you to call the school and talk with those who might be of
help. If your question deals with in-class events, please ask to speak
with the teacher. If it deals with the overall program, curriculum, or
activities please contact me directly.
One of our goals is to see that the parents and
guardians of students—like the students themselves—feel at home at
Russell County Middle School. You will want to look at your child’s copy
of the Russell County Middle School Student Handbook and the
Russell County Schools’ Student Academic Plan and Statement of
Responsibilities Calendar. It does a good job of explaining a
typical year at our school. By reading it, you will have a better idea
of what to expect.
1.
T.E.A.M.S. Together Everyone Achieves More Success. This year
at RCMS your child has been randomly placed on a team. The team is
comprised of four common teachers. This is an effort by RCMS to have
smaller learning communities within the school.
2.
Russell County Middle School will be on a six period day. Due to
these changes, promotion requirements have changed. Students must pass
all core classes in order to be promoted to the next grade.
3.
TRANSPORTATION: Transportation to and from your child’s school is
a privilege. Misbehavior on the bus is prohibited and may result in
removal from the bus.
However, if there are any problems on the bus to or from school, please
let us know so that action can be taken as soon as possible. Car
riders will be dismissed at the same time as bus riders.
4.
ABSENTEEISM: Excuses for absences are required by law and must
accompany the child when he or she returns to school. State-approved
excuses are illness, religious holiday, and family emergency. If your
child’s absence is for another reason, please explain.
The excuse should state the reason for the absence and date or dates of
the absence. To be approved, the note should be sent when the child
first returns to school.
With your help, our
teachers and staff will do their best to make this new school year
meaningful and fulfilling for your child.
We are glad to have you with us this year, and we
want to assure you that we will do our best to help your child
experience academic, social, and emotional growth. With your help and
cooperation, this should be an excellent school year.
Sincerely,
Mesha Ramsey, Ed.D
Principal |
