Welcome to
East Cobb Middle School

“Where we Educate with Positivity!”

Ms. Leetonia Young, Principal
Dr. Nicole Sheppard-Floyd, Assistant Principal,  8th grade
Mr. Andri Cooke, Assistant Principal, 7th grade
Ms. Dreina Gary-Robinson, Assistant Principal, 6th grade
Ms. Linda Deckner-Glick, Support and Services Administrator
Mr. Alain Blot, School Leadership Intern

Rising Sixth Grade Information Night

Rising ECMS sixth grade students and parents are invited to attend an introductory evening to the ECMS Wildcats. Students and parents will have the opportunity to meet ECMS administrators, tour the building, learn about clubs, sports, and activities, and more.

When:  Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Where:  ECMS Auditorium
Time:  6:00PM - 8:00PM

Rising Sixth Grade Information Night Flyer
Rising Sixth Grade Information Night Flyer - Spanish
Rising Sixth Grade Information Night Flyer - Portuguese

Upcoming Parent Workshops

When:  January 21, 2020
Time:  5:45PM - 6:45PM

Parents are invited to learn about current youth culture, social media, and bullying presented by Cobb County School’s Prevention Intervention department. 

Have you registered in ParentVue?  
Don’t miss out!  Walk-ins are welcome.


When:  February 12, 2020
Time:  5:45PM - 6:45PM

Please join us for a memorable evening with the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center, which is part of the excellent Cobb County Public Library System.  Parents will learn about all of the wonderful opportunities and programs available to them.  Our parents will also be introduced to Mango, which offers free and easy-to- comprehend computer-based language instruction in over 60 different languages. 

Have you registered in ParentVue?  
Don’t miss out! Walk-ins are welcome.

Cobb Innovation & Technology Academy

Cobb Innovation & Technology Academy is a state-of-the-art learning environment and a tuition-free Academy for 9th-12th graders, designed to prepare students to lead tomorrow’s workforce. Opening in August 2020!

*Would you like to receive industry career certifications, and/or earn free dual credits towards your    Associate Degree, while attending high school?
*Would you like to receive on-the-job training in a career that excites you?
*Are you interested in attending a tuition-free Academy?
*Do you want to earn as much as three to five times the minimum wage when you graduate from high school?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, then Cobb Innovation & Technology Academy may be for you!

If you would like more information, please click here.

Wheeler STEAM Academy

Wheeler STEAM Academy Class of 2024 Applications are now open!

Click HERE to access the application.

STEAM Academy Application Timeline

• Online application available: December 3, 2019
• Wheeler Rising 9^th Grade Parent Night: February 13, 2020 6:30PM -8:00PM
• Online application closes: Midnight, February 21, 2020
• Admission Decisions: March 2, 2020
• Deadline for students to accept admission: March 23, 2020

Wheeler STEAM Academy Description

Tutor ATL

Do you need homework help?  The Cobb County Public Library has partnered with TutorATL which provides online tutoring assistance from 4:00PM-11:00PM.  With our PASS partnership with the public library, all Cobb County students can use this feature by logging in with their PASS account credentials.  Please see below for more information and how to log in.

TutorATL provides:
*One-on-one on-demand homework help for K-12 students
*Additional review and test-prep materials available 24-7
*Online tutors available daily, including bilingual Spanish tutors
*Math and essay writing assistance, SAT prep, and much more

Click here to access TutorATL

TutorATL info

TutorATL info - Spanish

Georgia Student Health Survey

The school climate surveys for the 2019-2020 school year has been officially opened. Federal law requires that the student survey be made available for review by all interested parties; therefore, copies of the student survey may be reproduced and made available to parents or other parties upon request. If you would like to see an online version of the student survey, you are able to do so by clicking on the Georgia Department of Education website link.

Student survey results, copies of the student survey questions, and parent opt-out forms are available on the Georgia Student Health Survey webpage at the link below.

At least 75% of students at each grade level (3-12) must participate in the GSHS to be eligible for the School Climate Star Rating. The student survey responses are anonymous, self-reported, and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. The GSHS is also available in Spanish. Students may select the Spanish version within the survey. The link for the actual survey will be given to students during their visit to the Learning Commons beginning the week of November 4th.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns in regards to the Georgia School Health Survey.

Georgia Student Health Survey

Georgia Parent Survey

The Georgia Parent Survey is now available with only 24 questions. Parents may complete the survey using their personal computer, smartphone, or tablet.

All parents are encouraged to participate in the Georgia Parent Survey because the data will be used as part of the calculation of the School Climate Star Rating for East Cobb Middle School. Survey responses are anonymous, self-reported, and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. 

The Georgia Parent Survey is also available in Spanish. Parents may select the Spanish version within the survey. Parents who do not have access to the Internet, may contact the school to set up an opportunity to utilize Parent Resources for internet use. 

The Georgia Parent Survey link is posted on the school’s and the PTSA’s Website.
Please see below.

Georgia Parent Survey

Communication

Are you interested in receiving Cobb County School District communications?  Ensuring your phone number/email address are correct and updated at school automatically opts you into the CCSD communications system.  No sign up is necessary.

Here Comes The Bus

Here Comes The Bus is a school bus tracking app for parents. 

Tracking Features:
 *Shows the real-time location of your child's bus on a map
 *Gives scheduled and actual arrival times at home and school for bus routes
 *Provides push and email notifications when the bus is near

Sign Up:
1. Download the Here Comes The Bus app or visit www.herecomesthebus.com
2. Click the "Sign Up" button
3. Enter school code 87881 and click "Next" followed by "Confirm"
4. Complete the "User Profile" box
5. Under "My Students" click "Add".  Enter your child's last name and student ID number.
6. Once you confirm your information, you're ready to begin!

2019-2020 Welcome Brochure

Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year at East Cobb Middle School!  Please read our Welcome Brochure to learn specific information about our school day, policies, grading, clubs, and more.

Welcome Brochure

Registration

Cobb County Schools are now registering students NEW to Cobb Schools on-line. To register a student NEW to Cobb County Schools please go to www.cobbk12.org/aboutccsd/enrollment/

Bring all required documents to Student Services for verification and scanning during the times listed below to complete Registration. If you need an alternate time to register, please contact Student Services at 770-578-2740 ext. 046.

Please be sure to complete the On-Line Registration prior to coming to East Cobb Middle School. Student registration is not complete until all documents are received and uploaded. Current and former Cobb School students should contact Student Services.

2019 - 2020 Supply Lists and Dress Code

6th Grade Supply List
7th Grade Supply List
8th Grade Supply List

Dress Code

Promotion and Retention Criteria

Parents and Guardians,
Please see the attached letter regarding Cobb County School District's promotion and retention policy.

Promotion and Retention

7th Grade Immunization Requirements

7th Grade Immunization Requirements:

As soon as your 6th grader turns 11 years old, they are ready to receive the following vaccines:

· Tdap vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis, or whooping cough.

· Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY) helps protect against bacterial meningitis.

Both of these vaccines are recommended at age 11 and are required before entering 7th grade. Protect your child early by getting them vaccinated as soon as they turn 11.

Requisitos de inmunización de 7 mo Grado

Tan pronto como su hijo de 6 to grado cumpla 11 años, estará listo para recibir las siguientes vacunas:

· La vacuna Tdap lo protege del tétano, difteria y tos ferina.

· La vacuna Meningocócica lo protege de la meningitis bacteriana (MenACWY).

Se recomienda que reciban estas dos vacunas a los 11 años antes de comenzar 7mo grado.

Proteja a su hijo vacunándolo tan pronto cumpla 11 años.

7th Grade Immunization Information
7th Grade Immunization Information - Spanish

ParentVue

Do you have access to ParentVue?

It is important to have because ParentVUE gives you access to your student’s schedule and grades.
In order to receive your activation email, follow these steps:

1)  Scan the QR Code below with a QR Code reader available FREE from the App Store on your cell phone; (I-phone:  use the camera that functions also as a QR reader)
2)  Fill in the form and attach a copy of your driver's license.
3)  Send back to East Cobb Middle School via email. (Our email address/contact person is automatically filled in) The parent name and email you submit must match that of the enrolling adult when you registered your child.
4)  Upon receipt of the activation code from the school registrar’s office, go to the East Cobb Middle School webpage and open the Synergy/ParentVue tab
5)  Select ParentVue and follow instructions to complete the setup.





For directions in Spanish, click here.

Right To Know

In compliance with the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act, the Cobb County School
District informs parents that you may request information about the professional qualifications of
your student’s teacher(s), and paraprofessional(s). The following information may be requested:

1. Whether the teacher has met the Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirements for certification for the grade level and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction;

2. Whether the teacher is teaching under an emergency or other provisional status through which Georgia qualifications or certification criteria have been waived;

3. The college major and any graduate certification or degree held by the teacher;

4. Whether the student is provided services by paraprofessionals, and if so, their qualifications.

If you wish to request information concerning your child’s teacher’s or paraprofessional’s qualification, please contact the principal.

Derecho a saber sobre las calificaciones de profesores y para-profesionales


En conformidad con los requisitos de la Ley de Educación Primaria y Secundaria, el Distrito Escolar
del Condado de Cobb informa a los padres que usted puede solicitar información acerca de las
calificaciones profesionales de los profesores y para-profesionales de su hijo.
Usted puede solicitar la siguiente información:


1.Si un profesor cubre  los requisitos de certificación de la Comisión de Estándares Profesionales de Georgia para el grado y la materia que el profesor imparte;

2.Si Georgia ha dado un permiso especial a un profesor que imparte clases en una emergencia o con un estatus de provisional;

3.La especialización y el certificado o título que cada maestro tiene;

4.Si los para-profesionales ofrecen servicios a los estudiantes y sus calificaciones.


Si usted quiere solicitar información relacionada con las calificaciones del profesor de su hijo, favor
de contactar al director.

2018 ECMS Title I Survey Results

Please click on the links below to view the 2018 Title I survey results for East Cobb Middle School.

Survey Results
Survey Results - Spanish

Cobb County is Looking For Substitute Teachers

Are you interested in substituting?  Cobb County is looking for substitute teachers!

*All levels are needed - elementary, middle and high school
*No prior experience needed
*Competitive rates

Click here to apply.

Click here for more information.

Middle School Matters

Attention rising 6th graders and families!!  Please read
Middle School Matters for wonderful information regarding the transition to middle school.

7th Grade Immunization Requirements

If you are the parent of a rising 7th grader, please read the immunization requirements linked below.

7th Grade Immunization Requirements
7th Grade Immunization Requirements - Spanish