UPDATED July 2011
Frequently Asked Questions from Parents
Q: What are school hours?
A: Students begin arriving to homeroom at 8:45am (any student arriving
earlier than 8:45am needs to report to the cafeteria, but students are not to
be dropped off before 8:15am). First period begins at 9:15am, and school ends
at 4:15pm.
Q: What is the standardized test schedule for 6th graders?
A: CRCT testing is administered April 18-27.
Q: When will students learn who their teachers are?
A: During Meet-and-Greet, students will find out their homeroom teacher's
name and room number. On the first day of school, they report to their
homeroom teacher and receive their entire academic schedule.
Q: Is there a school supply list available?
A: The supply list is available on the ECMS website
(http://www.cobbk12.org/EastCobb)
The supply list for AC classes can be found at:
http://www.teacherweb.com/GA/EastCobb/AC/list0.aspx
Q: Is there a school bus schedule available?
A: This will be available in late July at:
http://www.cobbk12.org/busroutes.aspx (the bus information will also be
available during Meet-and-Greet).
Q: When does my child get his/her schedule?
A: the first day of school in homeroom (which is your child's 1st period)
Q: If my child does not ride a school bus, when can I drop my child off?
A: if your child arrives at school before 8:45am, he/she should report
to the cafeteria (next to the media center), unless he/she is going to
band practice, schedule tutoring, Science Olympiad, etc.
Students should NOT be dropped off before 8:15am, unless prior
arrangements have been made with a teacher.
Q: What does my child need to know the first day of school?
A: (1) what team he/she is on or his/her homeroom teacher,
(2) bus number (we’ll tell the kids where the bus will be in the
afternoon during the first day of school),
(3) student ID number (also called “lunch number”), which is a 6-7
digit number (I have a list if needed)—if your child was in a Cobb
County school last year, it has not changed
Q: Where do we go if my child is late or needs to leave early?
A: the main office for late arrival and guidance office for early dismissal
slips unless there is a parent volunteer at the ambassador desk
Q: How long are the class periods in 6th grade?
A: academic classes (periods 1-4) are about an hour long, while
PE/Connection classes (periods 5-6)are about 45 minutes
Q: Where does my child bring medicines? (even Motrin, etc.)
A: see Ms. Becky in the clinic, and be sure to have meds in the original
container, as well as the Cobb County form (found at:
http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/studentsupport/schoolhealth/ )
Q: How much is a school lunch?
A: $1.80 ---I also suggest that you send in a check to pay for a week or
month at a time OR pay online (MealPay).
School LUNCH MENU:
http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/foodservices/SchoolMenuPages/index.htm
Q: What is the student dress code?
A: more details will be in the agenda students get the first day of school,
but for now, use common sense (no sagging pants, no short shorts, no
bellies exposed, shoulder straps need to be at least 2 inches, no
undergarments showing, etc.)
Here’s the Cobb County School Board’s rules:
http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/adminrules/J_Rules/Rule%20JICA.htm
Q: When do the students get lockers?
A: usually near the end of the first week
(when all paperwork has been returned to the homeroom teacher)
NOTE: no rolling bookbags (they do not fit in the lockers)
Q: What about cell phones and electronics?
A: students may have cell phones at school and on the bus, but they are not
to be used, seen or heard (no I-pods, Gameboys, etc. are allowed).
Q: Will the teachers contact me if my child’s grades are low, etc?
A: yes, but remember that you will have access to an online grading program
called PINNACLE, so you can check grades frequently or even have Pinnacle
e-mail when you child's grade drops (more information sent home in
August); if you do not have Internet access, please let the teachers know
when you want an updated grade sheet; parents may also request a conference
with a teacher
Q: What if my child is not in an AC class?
A: AC placements are initially based on ITBS scores, but all 6th graders
that are not in all AC classes will be REevaluated for additional AC
classes when openings occur. You do not need to request a re-evaluation for
your child; We'll then also look at grades, teacher recs, and CRCT scores(as
well as writing samples for AC LA). Please be patient; we cannot screen one
child without screening all. Students are also re-evaluated during the
summer. 7th grade takes the ITBS in the fall, so they will be re-evaluated
mid-year in 7th grade.
Q: How much homework should the kids expect?
A: If your child is in ALL 4 AC classes, expect 1-2 hours per night (more
some nights, especially if your child procrastinates)
Q: Are the students allowed to keep a water bottle with them?
A: yes, but lids must stay on in case they spill (no other drinks allowed in
the classroom)
Q: Where can I find the 2011-12 school calendar?
A: http://www.cobbk12.org/generalinfo/calendars/
Q: What time is dismissal during conference week (Oct 24-28)?
A: 2:15pm
