MIDDLE SCHOOL – Continued

Technology & Cell Phones

The purpose of all electronic resources is to support the school’s educational mission. Applying information and technology skills is an integral part of teaching and learning. Students are expected to follow the requirements of the Honor Code and the Code of Conduct with regard to technology use. (Refer to the Parent Handbook for the Honor Code and Code of Conduct.)

All MS students will be issued a Chromebook device for academic purposes. Devices need to be brought to school fully charged every day. Any use of technology in the classroom is up to the discretion of the teacher.

Cell phone use during school hours is prohibited unless a teacher gives permission. If communication is needed with a student during school hours, please contact the front office. Student-owned devices may not be used once a student enters the building and throughout the school day unless given specific permission by the teacher for educational purposes. This includes smartphones, smart watches, etc. Smartphones and devices are to be turned off and remain in backpacks during school hours, which includes both between classes and at lunch.

Lost and Found

All lost articles will be collected and placed in the MS lost and found cabinet located at the very end of the hallway near Gym 2. If clothing articles are labeled with a student’s name, the student will be notified. If articles of clothing, shoes and other items are not claimed at the end of a four-week period, they will be dontated to a local charitable organization. Lost textbooks will be turned in at the office. Lost Chromebooks will be turned in at the TEKe helpdesk.

Spring Musical

Parents will receive information from FCS Drama/Music teachers about auditions and performances.

Field Day

This fun-filled, sports-centered day is held in May.

Retreats and Trips

Camp Highland (Ellijay, GA)

Our Middle School retreat is a unique experience that happens early in the school year. Each grade has 24 hours* at camp by themselves with our staff and the camp’s staff. They experience worship, messages, team building, fun, water activities, and much more.

*As part of the 8th grade experience, they are allowed an extra day at camp.

6th Grade Creation Trip

The Creation Museum, Ark Encounter, and Mammoth Cave all fit perfectly into our 6th grade Bible, History, and Earth Science curriculum. Students will enjoy learning scientific evidence that the Bible is absolutely true and, by knowing that, we can absolutely trust the Bible as 100% truth.

Tour Objectives:

During the trip, we will focus on:

• The 7 C’s as found in the Creation Museum (Creation, Corruption, Catastrophe, Confusion, Christ, Cross, and Consummation)

• The evidence of a worldwide flood

• How the Bible supports dinosaurs

• God’s handiwork in creating Earth’s magnificent structures

7th Grade Jekyll Island Expedition

At Jekyll, students experience firsthand all that they have been learning about in science class throughout the year. Students will visit Georgia’s coastline to search for crabs, shrimp, fish, and other sea life, observe the fresh and saltwater marshes, explore natural forests with some of the largest oak trees on the island, and visit one of the largest sea turtle refuge centers in the south. While exploring God’s creation, students also worship together, work as a team and strengthen relationships with their classmates.

8th Grade Mission Trip

The 8th Grade will be going on a Mission Trip in the Spring. Each year this is to a different location.