As a reminder to students and parents as we begin the year, we have a lot of information housed within our newsletter each week. Grade Level Newsletters are included in the newsletter and highlight instructional tasks in academic classes for the week ahead. We also have links to important information about CMS in the General Student Information section. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher. Students are also encouraged to develop email etiquette and email teachers for assistance and questions.

Our dress code is designed to promote an environment that is both safe and conducive to learning.  To that end students and visitors should adhere to the following dress code standards:

1. Shoes must be worn at all times.

2. Blankets, stuffed animals, toys, etc. are not permitted.

3. Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be no shorter than mid-thigh length.

4. Pants, shorts, and skirts should not be worn in a “slacking” manner, and should be worn at the waist.

5. Shirts must cover the shoulders, chest, midriff, back, and undergarments. Shirts should not be see-through. *See through or sheer garments are only permitted if worn over the top of school-appropriate clothing.  

6. Caps, hats, head scarves, bonnets, hoods, combs/brushes, sunglasses, etc. may not be worn inside of school buildings unless a student has administrative permission or it is a designated dress up day. Approved religious attire is permitted.

7. Leggings, yoga pants, and similar athletic clothing should not be see-through and shirts worn with these types of pants should not expose the midriff area. One piece bodysuit/unitard clothing is not permitted.

8. Pajamas/pajama pants and bedroom slippers are not allowed unless it is a designated dress up day, this includes wearing pajama pants with a regular top/shirt.

9. Any tears/rips/frays that expose skin in pants/jeans should meet the shorts/skirt length criteria and not be above mid-thigh.

10. No clothing should promote drugs, weapons, or alcoholic beverages.

11. Clothing should not contain images that are profane, sexual in nature, gang related, or are racially offensive.      

12. Visible body piercings are limited to the ears and a single stud nose piercing (no facial hoops/facial bars allowed for safety reasons)

13. Anything that has the potential to cause distractions or disruptions to the learning environment is not allowed, including clothing that promotes a political party and/or candidate, political or social philosophy, and/or cause or crusade as shared in Board Policy KJ.

REQUIRED STUDENT VACCINE FORMS: All 7th and 11th-grade students must submit an updated 3231 vaccine form to the school nurse by September 20, 2024, as required by Georgia state law. Ensure your child's vaccines are current by scheduling an appointment with their doctor or the local health department at (706) 624-1444.

For any questions, please contact CMS school nurse Lisha Nichelson at nichelsonl@calhounschools.org or 706-602-6774.

Please note that all students are responsible for their assigned chromebook during the school year. Each student is assigned a device/charger/case that they can take back and forth from school to home. Students are responsible for their chromebook, charger, and chromebook carrying case. Students will be placed on the unclear list for any damaged/missing items during the school year. Students and parents acknowledge and will sign-off on our student device policy acknowledgement form that is being sent home via homeroom on the first day of school for all families. This form should be returned to the homeroom teacher.

Pricing for items is below~

• Lost Chromebook/Complete Replacement- $100-$250 (depending on age of device)

• Damaged Screen- $40

• Keyboard- $60

• Damaged/Lost Case- $15

• Missing keys- $5 each

• Lost Charger- Families must order a compatible charger to replace (links to examples below)

As we start the new school year, we are already seeing an issue with students losing their school issued chromebook charger. In an effort to make it easier on parents/students, we are sharing a link to a charger that can be purchased online directly by families that is compatible to our devices.

Charger Ordering Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KLYPFT0/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_7?smid=AITSZY694T5YM&psc=1

There are other options online. The only requirements are that it is USB-C and 65 Watts.