Ms parent packet 2015 2016 by The Cottage School

Greetings Parents and Families of TCS -

My name is Steve Palmer and I’m extremely honored to join the team of The Cottage School as the new Executive Director. I’m very passionate about education and I look forward to partnering with you to provide our students with a rigorous, engaging, and high-quality middle and high school experience. As the parent of a son and daughter ages 22 and 20, I recognize the importance of a strong home-school connection. Parents are every child’s first teacher and I believe that by working together, we can make sure your child’s social, emotional, and academic needs are met. Before joining TCS, I served in a variety of teaching and educational leadership roles over the past 20 years. Some of the roles I have held include classroom teacher, coach, Principal, Director, Founder and Superintendent of a number of schools. My academic background includes a Doctoral candidate in Education, a Master of Science in Educational Leadership, a Master of Science in Counseling, a Bachelor of Science in Education and minor in Business, and a Certificate from three states in Special Education and Educational Leadership and Administration. The philosophy I live by is that all children are a gift and we as educators need to teach to their strengths and cultivate their weaknesses. I also believe in helping children experience a positive and realistic perception of themselves and a strong commitment to community. I think “abilities not disabilities.” Education is all about children. Finally, I want to congratulate Dr. Jacque Digieso for her 30 years of exemplary leadership of The Cottage School. I am excited she will remain with the school as a board member. I look forward to working with Dr. Digieso, as we continue to Honor the Past…Celebrate the Present…Embrace the Future! In Education –

Steven T. Palmer

Summer 2015 Dear Parents and Students, I hope you are enjoying your summer break. Plans for the 2015-2016 school year are underway and very exciting. I want to welcome all of the new families and say hello to the returning families. Steve Palmer has taken the helm as the new Executive Director. Lauren English will be stepping into the role as Middle School Assistant Principal. She will still be teaching, but I am excited Lauren has accepted the additional role. Thank you for your time and attention to the parent survey. Based on your feedback, we will be continuing to focus on technology in the classroom and the use of technology. Teachers will still be using ClassWeb for the posting of notes and class assignments. If you have a returning student, their login and password will remain the same. If you are a new member of our community, you will receive your login and password the first week of school. Please be sure your child is able to access ClassWeb. In preparing for the new school year, I wanted to give you some information that will help you in your own preparation. I am looking forward to another amazing year. On-line forms! We have gone paperless on certain forms. The Vital Student Information Form is online. This form needs to be filled out by all parents, new and returning. We have also gone on-line with the PE Order Form and the Elective Classes selection. Review the elective classes and their descriptions then make selections using the drop down boxes. Please select the class your student would like for choices one through three. Classes will be assigned on first-come first-serve basis. Please go to the website and take a minute or two to complete these forms by July 20, 2015. If you have any questions about how to complete these forms, please contact Molly Switzer. Enrichment Classes will be held July 27-31. These classes are a great way to prepare your student for the 2015-2016 year. Please see the flyer for information about this opportunity. Middle School Orientation will be considered the first day of school for your student. Orientation will take place on Friday, August 7, 2015 from 8:00A.M. to 12:00P.M. The day will start in the RCC (the downstairs of the Administrative Building on the far end of campus). We ask that one parent attend the morning session of the Orientation. Please park in an available spot and come in to the RCC, come prepared to complete any outstanding paperwork, pay for supplies and PE uniforms, sign up for the After School Program or Sports teams, as well as attending a general information meeting. I will release the parents as soon as I can. Orientation will be a day that students will learn the location of their homeroom, classes, locker assignment and receive their schedule. Please be sure that your student brings his/her school supplies. Please see the middle school supply list.

The first full day of classes will be August 10, 2015. Please be sure to have your student here by 8:00A.M. at the latest. We will have staff members here as early as 7:00A.M. for supervision. With the start of the new school year comes new traffic congestion, so please plan your morning commute accordingly. For New Families, PAC will be hosting a New Parent Evening Reception on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 6:00P.M.-7:30 P.M. Come have some light refreshments and meet some of the returning families, PAC Board and the staff. Please be sure to RSVP to Stephanie Johnson by August 7 at stephaniej@cottageschool.org or call 678-250-5125. Parent Association Committee (PAC) will hold its annual Parent and Family Social on August 20, 2015 from 5:30P.M. to 7:00P.M. Please be sure to RSVP to Stephanie Johnson by August 14 at stephaniej@cottageschool.org or call 678-250-5125, so we have enough time to plan food for everyone. The Parent and Family Social is a great way to set up carpools, meet new and returning parents, volunteer for a committee, and just have fun. Be sure to let Stephanie know how many people to expect from your family-brothers and sisters are welcome. For families interested in carpool opportunities, please note this when you are filling out the on-line Vital Student Information form. This information will be gathered and available during registration and orientation. Please follow the Medication Policy for those students who take medication during the school day. Please read the MS procedures in the Policy and Procedure Manual carefully and be prepared to follow the procedures listed. We request that you deliver a couple of ‘emergency’ doses to Libby Swinson so that we have medication here to administer should your child forget his/her medication. To ensure that all students receive the prescribed medication and dose, please provide the school with your student’s medication in a prescription bottle with the medication information and dosage clearly indicated on the bottle. Our Lunch Program is provided by Wholesome Tummies again this year. Please see the flyer with information on the program and get signed up. If you prefer to pack a lunch, be sure it is labeled with student name. There are microwaves and a refrigerator for student use. We will again offer an After School Program to all students. This program offers parents maximum flexibility for supervision. Students that elect to participate can have supervision from 3:00P.M. to 6:00P.M., Monday through Friday. Please see the flyer for more details. We will again be using Remind.Com for emergency announcements and any school closings. To sign up for the 2015-16 school year, please take a minute to send a text to’81010’ and put ‘tcspar’ in the message section. We will use Remind.com only for emergencies or to communicate time essential information. The Cottage School has a Summer Reading Program. This summer we are encouraging students to read at least two books. We encourage you to prompt your child to select a book from List A which all are based in the state of Georgia and one book from List B. The reading log, book recommendations and summary form can be found on the TCS parent portal. Encouraging reading helps your children in all areas of school. The 2015-2016 Student Policy and Procedure Manual is also available on-line in the “Parents” section of the website. Please review this manual with your student prior to signing the on-line form.

The planner is designed so that it includes a calendar. Please encourage your student to use the calendar to mark special occasions, project due dates, sports practice, games, appointments, etc. This is an excellent organizational skill to cultivate and your assistance will be greatly appreciated. Please be sure to get all forms filled out and returned to the business office by mail, hand delivery or scan/email to Donna Barwick at donnab@cottageschool.org by Monday, July 20, 2015. Completing these forms and submitting them on or before July 20th will assist in having a smooth Orientation Day, as well as, assisting in your child’s afternoon elective choices. Have a safe and enjoyable summer! Sincerely,

Julie Crudgington Middle School Principal

SUMMARY LIST TO DO:  Summer Reading  Review Student Policy and Procedure Manual (Handbook) with your child th  Optional – Place lunch order on Wholesome Tummies website beginning July 27 th st  Enrichment Consideration July 27 -31 th  RSVP for New Parent Evening Reception by August 7 th  RSVP for PAC Social by August 14  Review Booster Club Support COMPLETE AND RETURN BY JULY 20TH:  On-line Student Policy & Procedure Manual Signature Page  On-line Vital Information Form  On-line Elective Selections  On-line PE Order Form  After School Opportunity and Competitive Sports Form with Payment  Physical Form  Parent Consent for Participation in Interscholastic Athletics  PAC Volunteer Form Return items to TCS either by mail, hand delivery or scan/email MS forms to Donna Barwick at donnab@cottageschool.org

The Cottage School 2015-2016 Parents Abbreviated Calendar Semester 1 August 5 August 6 August 7 August 10 August 12 August 20 September 3 September 7 September 18 October 3 October 6-7 October 12 October 30 November 2 November 14 November 20 November 23-27 December 15-17 December 17 December 18 December 21-Jan 1

H.S. Registration (returning students) 9am-11am H.S. Orientation (new students & rising 9th graders) 9am-11am M.S. Orientation (all students) 8am-12pm First Day of School New Parent Evening Reception 6pm-7:30pm, RCC PAC Parent and Family Social, 5:30pm-7pm, Cougar Center Curriculum Night for M.S. & H.S., 6pm-7:30pm No School – Labor Day Holiday No School – All School Teacher Work Day 2nd Annual Cougar Classic Car Show & Bazaar, 10am-4pm, TCS Campus Annual Fund Drop Off Days in Carpool No School – Columbus Day Holiday No School – All School Teacher Work Day No School – GISA Conference 3 on 3 Turkey Basketball Tournament, Cougar Center Grandparents’ & Grandpals Day, 8am-10am, Cougar Center No School – Thanksgiving Break H.S. Sem. 1 Final Exams - ½ days No M.S. School – M.S. Teacher Work Day No School – All School Teacher Work Day Winter Holiday for All Students

Semester 2 January 4 January 18 January 21 – 23 February 12 February 15 March 10 March 19 April 1 April 4 - 8 May 16 - 18 May 17 May 18 May 19 May 19 May 19 May 20

First Day of 2nd Semester No School – MLK Holiday Homecoming Weekend No School – All School Teacher Work Day No School – Presidents’ Day Holiday Founder’s Day Glitter Event No School – All School Teacher Work Day Spring Break H.S. Sem. 2 Final Exams - ½ days M.S. Awards and Graduation, 6:30pm, Cougar Center M.S. Last Day of School - ½ day M.S. Teacher Work Day H.S. Last Day of School - ½ day Senior Luncheon, 12:15pm, Doubletree in Roswell TCS Graduation, Cougar Center

June 17, 2015 Subject to change

Dear TCS Parents: We encourage you to take part in one of the most successful tax credit scholarship programs in America-Georgia Goal! 

Tens of thousands of Georgia taxpayers made history in 2015 – consuming all education tax credits in just ONE day!

GA Goal is a Student Scholarship Organization (SSO) in which Georgia individual and corporate taxpayers can contribute in exchange for a state income tax credit and possible federal charitable income tax deduction. GA Goal then uses the contributions to award scholarships to students from K-12 public schools so that they can attend the private schools chosen by their parents.

Seize the Opportunity! 

Contribute to GOAL – at no cost to you – and allow deserving Georgia students to attend The Cottage School.

This program is an invaluable benefit for our school and community. With your contribution to GOAL, we are able to:  Increase the amount of financial aid that can be offered to new students  Preserve more of our existing financial aid to assist families already enrolled  Increase enrollment  Increase tuition income  Increase the funds available to improve educational and other offerings  Enable the school to further its mission by reaching more families desiring a TCS education GOAL is now accepting 2016 tax credit applications! 

Please apply for a 2016 tax credit by completing the form online at www.goalscholarship.org.

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Payment is required 60 days after DOR approval, which will be mid to late March of 2016. If you have any questions, please contact CFO Bob Crenshaw at Bobc@cottageschool.org or 770-641-8688. Thank you for your support of The Cottage School.

Material List – Middle School 2015-2016 Materials for school have always been a concern. To assist with organizational issues, The Cottage School uses the following COLOR GUIDE for each specific academic discipline. We ask that you attempt to follow the same color schemes when purchasing your materials.     

English or Language Arts-Red folders or binders Mathematics-Blue folders or binders Social Studies-Yellow folders or binders Science-Green folders or binders Electives-any color not listed above

The organizational system can be implemented in any way to help your student be successful - individual 1 inch binders or an accordion file. If your child has difficulty with organization, a “one-stop-shop” system works best where all of the student’s necessary items are stored. If you use the accordion file, please do not purchase 3-ring binders too, as this complicates the organizational system. The following is a list of standard items you can prepare for your student:       

Pack of highlighters, colored pencils or markers Pencils Pens Calculator (we recommend the TI-30XA) Make sure you place your student’s name on the calculator with either indelible ink or an engraver. Glue Sticks Scissors for contracting Flash Drive

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Language Arts and Math Enrichment The Middle School has a great offer for you. We will be offering enrichment classes for Language Arts and Math. Has your child forgotten some information over the summer that they will need come August 10? Have them attend a week of review to prepare them for the upcoming year. TCS Staff will be enriching the students on their language arts and math facts. Sign up as soon as possible to guarantee your child a spot in the class. Contact Nancy Wadel by phone at 770-641-8688 or by e-mail at nancyw@cottageschool.org.

8:00-12:00 School le d d i M S C At the T t July 27th-31s

$300.00

New TCS Families!

High School Orientation

Thursday, August 6th—9:00AM-11:00AM

Middle School Orientation

Friday, August 7th—8:00AM-12:00PM

First Day of School

Monday, August 10th—8:00AM-3:00PM

New Parent Social

Wednesday, August 12th—6:00PM-7:30PM

PAC Social

Thursday, August 20th—5:30PM-7:00PM

After School Opportunities and Competitive Sports Academic Support – The teaching staff is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. (or in the A.M. by appointment) for additional academic support at no extra cost.

After School Program (ASP) – The Cottage School offers an ASP for students Monday – Friday, 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. From 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M., students participate in a supervised homework and study hour, including use of computer lab for homework. From 4:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M., students have the opportunity to engage in activities including: continued homework supervision; indoor board or other educational games; outdoor physical activity (weather permitting); campus speakers/presentations; co-curricular activities; home sports events. ASP fees are prepaid in advance by month and are non-refundable. Late Pick-Up – If you are unable to pick up your child at ANY scheduled pick-up time (either at the end of the school day by 3:15 P.M., practices, or ASP, etc.) there will be a $1 per minute late fee. After School for Credit – After School for Credit is also available as an after school option for your child. Please contact the Admissions Office if you have interest in enrolling your child in an After School for Credit course. Additional Academic & Tutorial Programs – Additional services are available for an hourly fee of $65 per hour, covering such topics as SAT/ACT Prep, Speech/Language services, social skills, etc. Please contact your child’s Principal in regard to additional academic and tutorial programs.

After School Program (ASP) Fee Schedule Please circle the appropriate fee for the months you wish to prepay for ASP coverage for your child:

Month August 2015 September 2015 October 2015 November 2015 December 2015 January 2016 February 2016 March 2016 April 2016 May 2016

$144 $180 $180 $135 $117 $171 $171 $207 $135 $126

Monday Only* $44 $33 $33 $33 $22 $33 $44 $44 $33 $33

Mon. & Fri. Only* $77 $66 $77 $66 $44 $77 $77 $88 $66 $55

Total due for the Month

Total: *If your child participates in sports, ASP coverage is available on days when practices are NOT held. No prorated fees on daily rates are available.

Competitive Sports Teams – High School and Middle School students may participate on any sports team listed below throughout the year. Fees are determined based on the number of seasons your child participates. Competitive Sports fees & After School Program fees can be combined in order to assure supervision on days when practices are not held. Competitive Sports fees also include membership in the TCS Athletic Booster Club. Please circle the sports your child chooses to participate in each season:

Fall Season: 8/10 - 10/11 Registration by Aug. 11th

Winter Season: 10/13 – 2/13 Registration by Oct. 14th

Spring Season: 2/16 – 4/29 Registration by Feb. 17th

Choices: Soccer Volleyball Cross Country

Choices: Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Archery Cheerleading

Choices: Track and Field Baseball Tennis Golf

Total # of Seasons Participating 

1 Season ($200)

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2 Seasons ($400)

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3 Seasons ($550)

Total: $ ____________

*Note: Dates for specific sports vary within the MS/HS seasons. (Check with coaching staff for exact dates.)

Student Name (Print): ________________________________________ Please Circle: Cash Check

Updated 5/29/2015

Parent Name (Print): __________________________________________

OR pay via Credit Card online at: https://cottageschool.diamondmindinc.com/

June 2015

School lunch was NEVER like this! The Atlanta Wholesome Tummies Team is thrilled to be back at The Cottage School this year! Our company was started in an effort to bring REAL food back to students. Our WT Café experience offers only the highest quality food available in schools using only the purest, freshest and most natural ingredients. Our foods are prepared from scratch, cooked in our commercial kitchen using many organic and locally sourced ingredients and delivered directly to your school. Key components of our program:        

We use NO high fructose corn syrup, no trans fats, no artificial flavors, colors, nitrates or preservatives We use only whole grains for breads and pastas Fresh fruits and vegetables on our menu daily – nothing canned Always a nut-free ingredients with gluten-free, vegetarian options Signature WT Creations – our line of healthy “treats” prepared from scratch Dietician approved menus Kid-favorite and more adventurous options daily Robust proprietary technology: on-line ordering and payment

How it works: If you not already registered, please register on our website by clicking our logo at The Cottage School website. If you are already registered, please update your student’s information. This helps with distribution and getting lunches to the correct place – especially if your student is transferring from Middle to High School. Pre-order one of our vast selections of entrees online at least 36 hours before lunch. Students select their two sides on site at school. Sides include: fresh, in-season fruits, veggies and all-natural and organic snacks. The Cottage School will be active on the Wholesome Tummies website and you can begin ordering online by July 27, 2015. The first lunch will be served on Monday, August 10. Detailed pricing is listed on our website, with prices ranging from $4.50 to $7.00 depending on the size of the meal. We will have detailed instructions available on how to how to order once The Cottage School is live on our website. Please note that we will deliver sack lunches in place of Pizza on the Fridays that your student has a field trip – these comprise a 6 inch sub, chips, fruit and water. We look forward to serving you and your children this coming year – have a great summer! In the meantime, learn more about us at www.wholesometummies.com. Thank you! Judy Gordon

Summer 2015

Dear Parents, The following pages contain information regarding the physical education and athletic programs for the next school year. The first matter concerns PE uniforms. Of course, our policy as outlined in the Student Handbook requires Cottage School issued uniforms for all physical education and â&#x20AC;&#x153;athleticâ&#x20AC;? elective classes. Please go on-line to place your order as soon as possible to ensure that we have enough inventory for our first day of school. The second form (Pre-participation Physical Examination) contains two sections. You must complete the front of the form yourself, while arranging for a doctor to fill out the other two pages. This form must be returned for students to gain eligibility for all Cottage School athletic teams. The Athletic Department is required by the Georgia Independent School Association and the Atlanta Athletic Conference to retain these forms on file for all students who participate in athletics. The third form is the Parental Consent for Participation in Interscholastic Athletics. This form must be completed by parents or guardians and returned to the school. Only students with signed consent forms will be eligible to participate in Cottage School Athletics. This form needs to be updated each year for returning student athletes. Thank you for your attention to these matters. Sincerely, Richie Briggs Athletic Director The Cottage School 678-250-5130 richieb@cottageschool.org

TCS Physical Education Order Form It is suggested that each student own at least one set of the summer uniform and one set of the winter uniform. It is further recommended that you have your students write their names, using a laundry marker, on the inside of each garment. Please specify the size: Youth Large (YL), Small (S), Medium (M), Large (L), Extra Large (XL), Double Extra Large (XXL), Triple Extra Large (XXXL) Summer Uniform Costs: T-Shirt - $10.00 each Size_______ Number______ Knee Length Mesh Shorts - $10.00 each Size ____ Number_____ Winter Uniform Costs: Sweat Shirt - $15.00 each Sweat Pants - $15.00 each

Size_____ Number______ Size_____ Number______

Please make checks payable to The Cottage School and mark “PE Uniform” in the memo space.

Total Amount Paid: _____________________ Student’s Name: _________________________ Homeroom Teacher: _______________________

Revised 7/1/05 Mandatory

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation

HISTORY FORM

Date of Exam ___________________________

Name _________________________________________ Sex_________Age________Date of birth_________________ Grade_____School________________________________Sport(s)____________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________Phone_____________________ Personal Physician __________________________________________________________________________________ In case of emergency, contact: Name _______________________Relationship______________Phone (H)_______________Phone(W)______________ Explain "Yes" answers below. Circle questions you don't know the answers to. Yes No 1. Has a doctor ever denied or restricted your participation in sports for any reason? 2. Do you have an ongoing medical condition (like diabetes or asthma)? 3. Are you currently taking any prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines or pills? 4. Do you have allergies to medicines, pollens, foods, or stinging insects? 5. Have you ever passed out or nearly passed out DURING exercise? 6. Have you ever passed out or nearly passed out AFTER exercise? 7. Have you ever had discomfort, pain, or pressure in your chest during exercise? 8. Does your heart race or skip beats during exercise? 9. Has a doctor ever told you that you have (check all that apply): High blood pressure A heart murmur High cholesterol A heart infection 10. Has a doctor ever ordered a test for your heart? (for example: ECG, echocardiogram) 11. Has anyone in your family died for no apparent reason? 12. Does anyone in your family have a heart problem? 13. Has any family member or relative died of heart problems or of sudden death before age 50? 14. Does anyone in your family have Marfan syndrome? 15. Have you ever spent the night in a hospital? 16. Have you ever had surgery? 17. Have you ever had an injury, like a sprain, muscle or ligament tear, or tendinitis, that caused you to miss a practice or game? If yes, circle affected area below: 18. Have you had any broken or fractured bones or dislocated joints? If yes, circle below: 19. Have you had a bone or joint injury that required x-rays MRI, CT, surgery, injections, rehabilitation, physical therapy, a brace, a cast, or crutches? If yes, circle below: Head

Neck

Shoulder

Upper Back

Lower Back

Hip

Upper Arm Thigh

Elbow

Forearm

Knee

Calf/ Shin

20. Have you ever had a stress fracture? 21. Have you been told that you have or have you had an x-ray for atlantoaxial (neck) instability? 22. Do you regularly use a brace or assistive device? 23. Has a doctor ever told you that you have asthma or allergies?

Hand/ Fingers Ankle

Chest Foot/ Toes

Yes No 24. Do you cough, wheeze, or have difficulty breathing during or after exercise? 25. Is there anyone in your family who has asthma? 26. Have you ever used an inhaler or taken asthma medicine? 27. Were you born without or are you missing a kidney, an eye, a testicle, or any other organ? 28. Have you had infectious mononucleosis (mono) within the last month? 29. Do you have any rashes, pressure sores, or other skin problems? 30. Have you had a herpes skin infection? 31. Have you ever had a head injury or concussion? 32. Have you been hit in the head and been confused or lost your memory? 33. Have you ever had a seizure? 34. Do you have headaches with exercise? 35. Have you ever had numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arms or legs after being hit or falling? 36. Have you ever been unable to move your arms or legs after being hit or falling? 37. When exercising in the heat, do you have severe muscle cramps or become ill? 38. Has a doctor told you that you or someone in your family has sickle cell trait or sickle cell disease? 39. Have you had any problems with your eyes or vision? 40. Do you wear glasses or contact lenses? 41. Do you wear protective eyewear, such as goggles or a face shield? 42. Are you happy with your weight? 43. Are you trying to gain or lose weight? 44. Has anyone recommended you change your weight or eating habits? 45. Do you limit or carefully control what you eat? 46. Do you have any concerns that you would like to discuss with a doctor? FEMALES ONLY 47. Have you ever had a menstrual period? 48. How old were you when you had your first menstrual period? ______ 49. How many periods have you had in the last 12 months?__________ Explain "Yes" answers here:_________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

I hereby state that, to the best of my knowledge, my answers to the above questions are complete and correct. Signature of Athlete_________________________________Signature of Parent/Guardian________________________________Date_____________ c 2004 American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM

Name _______________________________________________________________Date of Birth___________________

Height_________Weight________% Body Fat (optional)________Pulse_______BP____ / ____ (____ / ____, ____/____)

Vision R 20/______ L 20/______

Corrected:

NORMAL

Pupils: Equal ______

ABNORMAL FINDINGS

Unequal______

INITIALS*

MEDICAL Appearance Eyes/ears/nose/throat Hearing Lymph nodes Heart Murmurs Pulses Lungs Abdomen Genitourinary (males only)+ Skin

MUSCULOSKELETAL Neck Back Shoulder/arm Elbow/forearm Wrist/hand/fingers Hip/thigh Knee Leg/ankle Foot/toes *Multiple-examiner set-up only. +Having a third party present is recommended for the genitourinary examination.

Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of physician (print/type)________________________________________________________________Date______________ Address__________________________________________________________________________Phone____________________ Signature of physician _______________________________________________________________________________, MD or DO c 2004 American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation

CLEARANCE FORM

All sports

Certain sports: ________________________ Reason:__________________

Recommendations:_________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMERGENCY INFORMATION Allergies ________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Information _________________________________________________________________________________

Name of physician (print/type) ____________________________________________________Date _______________ Address ________________________________________________________________Phone ____________________ Signature of physician _____________________________________________________________________, MD or DO c 2004 American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation

CLEARANCE FORM

Name______________________________________Sex__________Age________Date of birth___________________ Cleared without restriction Cleared, with recommendations for further evaluation or treatment for:___________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Not Cleared for All sports Certain sports: ________________________ Reason:__________________ Recommendations:_________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMERGENCY INFORMATION Allergies ________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Information _________________________________________________________________________________

c 2004 American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.

PARENT CONSENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS STUDENT’S NAME:_________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ I (we) as a parent (s) or guardian (s) understand and realize that there is a possibility that a student may suffer injury, including permanent paralysis or death, as a result of participation in athletics. I further understand that The Cottage School disc claims any financial responsibility for the costs of medical treatment, hospitals, ambulances, or paramedics, etc., arising out of or by virtue of an injury to my (our) student while participating in such interscholastic competition or preparation thereof. My (our) above named student has my (our) permission and approval to participate in the following sport (s). Please use an X to mark approved sports: _____ ALL SPORTS

_____ CHEERLEADING

_____ TENNIS

_____ ARCHERY

_____ CROSS COUNTRY

_____ TRACK & FIELD

_____ BASEBALL

_____ GOLF

_____ VOLLEYBALL

_____ BASKETBALL

_____ SOCCER

I (we) acknowledge that before my student can participate in such school-sponsored sports, this consent must be executed by me (us) and filed at the school, together with the statement indicating a physician has been consulted and indicated that the above named student is physically fit to participate in such school-sponsored activity. TO WIT: I (we) do herein acknowledge that we have consulted with our family physician and that our student is physically fit to participate in the sport (s) indicated above and marked with an “X” and, do herein consent to the participation of the above named student in the sport(S0 indicated above and marked with an “X”. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Printed Name of Parent(s) or Guardians(s)

Date

___________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Parent(S) or Guardian(s)

Telephone

Promote Cougar Pride Support the Athletic Booster Club in 2015-2016 Over 65 percent of our students participate on 18 athletic teams at The Cottage School. Our athletes and coaches need your help as team parent supporters. Our gym creates additional opportunities for Booster Club activity (help with concessions, scoreboard operation, and tournaments to name a few). Please consider an investment in the success of the TCS athletic programs. Your open support of any amount (Checks or online payment to TCS – Booster Club; to the business office) allows the athletic department to cover both unexpected necessities as well as “nice to have” but unbudgeted items, such as coaches polo’s, hall of fame plaques, and archery equipment. The students are vested; please help reinforce the principles being set forth by being involved too. Watching and cheering is great but helping is superb and a necessity! Richie Briggs, Athletic Director & Lyle Cutchin, Assistant Athletic Director The Cottage School · 700 Grimes Bridge Road · Roswell, GA 30075

Your Name (Parent/Guardian): ____________________________________________ Student(s) Name: ________________________________ Grade(s): ____________ Student(s) Sports (Actual or Interest): ______________________________________ Home Address (Include city/zip): __________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________ Phone: _____________________ How can I Help? (Circle all that apply): Concessions

Cougar Store

Homecoming and/or Senior Night

Sports Banquet

Tournaments

Scorebooks & Clock

Thank you for the support!

PAC PICKS Dear TCS Families – Did you know that the Parent Association (PAC) dues are included with your tuition? Many of you may be wondering exactly what PAC is all about and how you can be involved. PAC provides much of the volunteer manpower for programs and initiatives at The Cottage School. PAC volunteers help support TCS through campus beautification, staff appreciation activities, administrative support, hospitality, program enhancements, TCS Founder’s Day celebration, parent social events, the newly formed mentor program, educational opportunities and more! Take a minute to fill out the volunteer form, we will find the right position for YOU! The most important thing is for your student to see you involved in their school. Your involvement shows them just how important their education is to you. There is a volunteer position for everyone; whether you work full-time, part-time, live around the corner from TCS or have a one hour + commute each day. Welcome to our new families! We are so glad to have you here at TCS and hope you will join us for the New Parent Reception on August 12 at 6pm. This is great way to learn so much more about TCS and meet people. And, we look forward to seeing all families, new and returning, at our first all school event, the PAC Family Social on Thursday, August 20th from 5:30 pm-7:00 pm in the Cougar Center. This is a great opportunity to see old friends and make new ones. Mark your calendar now! If we can answer any questions, please email Brenda at brendahall1@msn.com or Becky at beckythelen@gmail.com. It is going to be a great year at TCS, thank you in advance for your support. Best Wishes and Go Cougars – Your 2015-2016 PAC Co-Presidents Brenda Hall and Becky Thelen

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Dear Parents:

The Cottage School strives to create and ensure a safe environment where your student can flourish both academically and socially. Part of ensuring your students safety to accomplish these goals is to do our best to make certain The Cottage School is a drug and alcohol free campus. The Cottage School has a history and culture of trusting our students and parents to inform us of any known illegal substances present on campus. We believe this has served us and our community well in the past and will continue to serve us well as we move forward. In addition, we would like to add an active prevention to assist us in our mission to keep our students and campus drug free. In doing so, we are taking a proactive position regarding the presence of prohibited substances on our campus. The Cottage School will renew our contract with Interquest, Canine Detection in order to actively prevent the use or presence of illegal substances on our campus. Interquest uses mild mannered, scent trained dogs, such as Golden and Labrador Retrievers, Springer Spaniels and Weimaraners to detect the presence of prohibited substances. The canines will search the outside area around cars, lockers and bags. If the canine detects drugs or alcohol, the applicable student will be asked to open the designated area for a confidential search of the area. If anything is found that creates a concern for the school, the substance will be turned over to an administrator and the parent will be contacted for a conference. Canine Detection dogs are unable to discriminate between legal and illegal drugs. Students who have over the counter medication in appropriate doses or prescribed medication in the prescription bottle will not be penalized. The Roswell Police Department will be notified when students are in possession of illegal or unidentified substances. The Cottage School is very excited and pleased to continue this additional step in keeping our community and student body drug and alcohol free. If you have any questions or would like further information, you can view Interquestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web page at www.interquestk9.com or contact your respective principal.

Sincerely, The Cottage School

Check out The Cottage School ePayment Portal You may make all payments to the Business Office directly through the web – just select “Pay Tuition & Fees” under the “Academics” tab on the Home page (http://www.cottageschool.org) and you will go directly to our secure ePayment Portal. You may pay any tuition, deposits, sports programs, ASP, or other fees directly through this new site. Payments can be made on your MasterCard, Visa, Discover Card or American Express Card, or you can have the payment drafted directly from your checking or savings account. Please note that a non-refundable convenience fee equal to 3% of the total charge will be billed or deducted when you use your credit card. There is no additional fee when paying by Electronic Check. For security purposes, your credit card or checking/savings information will not be saved. Please be sure when using the system to add notes in the “Notes to Office” box so that we make sure we apply your payment as you intend. Just let us know if you experience any difficulties, but we think you will find that the system works very well, and we believe this will be a huge convenience for you going forward.