Email: kim.moore@acs-k12.org
Website: ams.acs-k12.org
Location: 100 U.S. Hwy 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256-233-6620
Facebook: facebook.com/AthensMiddleSchool
Twitter: @amseagles

Students may be exempted from their mid-term and end-of-year exams under the following conditions:

Students who have the following grade at the end of the second grading period (1st semester) and fourth grading period (2nd semester) may be exempt for that class:

● 92 with no more than three excused absences (parent excused absences = PE)

● 85 with no more than two excused absences (parent excused absences = PE)

● 80 with no more than one excused absence (parent excused absences = PE)

Students who receive an unexcused tardy twice in any class will void exemptions for that class. An

unexcused absence to any class voids examination exemptions for that class. Doctor excused absences (DE) and/or school activities (SA) do NOT count towards absence totals.

In addition to grades/absence totals, students must also pass individualized lessons from the “My Path” i-Ready lessons or teacher-assigned lessons if the student has tested out of i-Ready: 9 individualized iReady math lessons and 9 individualized iReady reading lessons (18 lessons total) per nine weeks (36 lessons total for semester).

Students receiving an In-School Suspension and/or Out of School Suspension assignment void all

exemptions

Wednesday, December 18

Zero Period: 8-8:10 (Attendance & Announcements)

1st Period: 8:15-9:55

3rd Period: 10:00-11:55

4th Period: 12:00-12:55 (Sack lunch in the classroom)

5th Period: 1:00-2:55 (Dismissal as normal)

Thursday, December 19

Zero Period: 8-8:10 (Attendance & Announcements)

2nd Period: 8:15-9:55

4th Period: 10:00-11:55

3rd Period: 12:00-12:55 (Sack lunch in the classroom)

6th Period: 1:00 - 2:55 (Dismissal as normal)

Friday, December 20 - Makeup Exams (by appointment with teacher)

Illness Guidelines

Fever: A student with a fever of 100.0 or greater should not come to school. A student with a fever of 100.0 or greater will be isolated from the classroom. If no one can be reached to pick up the student, 911 may be called to transport the student for medical treatment. This will depend on the assessment by the school nurse based on the clinical symptoms of the student. A student MUST be fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication (Tylenol, Motrin, etc.) before returning to school.

Vomiting: Students should not return to school until they have NOT been vomiting for 24 hours.

Strep Throat: Student may return to school with evidence of physician diagnosis and a minimum of 24 hours of antibiotic treatment.

Medication Guidelines

ALL medication MUST be hand delivered by the parent or guardian to the nurse. This includes all students who “Self-carry” and/or “Self-Administer” medications. Students are not allowed to carry

medication on them while at school without proper physician orders, on file with the nurse, giving permission to carry medication.

If you need bus service for your K-8th student, you must sign up through Returning Student Registration (Re-Enrollment) or New Student Registration. Learn more at acs-k12.org/transportation. Reminder that bus service is not available for Athens High School or Athens Renaissance School students. If you have any questions, contact ACS Transportation at (256) 233-6637.

Technology Fee

Mandatory Device Protection Plan Fee to be paid by Student/Parent/Guardian

Non-refundable Per School Year Fee:

Regular Fee $25 per student

Free/Reduced Lunch Fee $15 per student-Applies to students currently qualified for free/reduced lunch

Multiple Child Fee $20 per student-Applies to parents/guardians with multiple children enrolled in Athens Middle School who do not qualify for free/reduced lunches

You can bring check or exact change to Mrs. Batts in the AMS Library

Payment plans may be established if needed prior to the receipt of the device. Parents should contact the school office regarding this process. These fees are required per academic year.

AMS Student Service Fee

Student Service Fee – the fee includes the yearly cost the school incurs for providing/supporting your student with postage, PowerSchool, registration materials and student handbook, etc.

An easy way to add lunch money to your student account is through MySchoolBucks. Create or log in to your student account at myschoolbucks.com and view immediate information about your student account balance and purchases. Need help? Funds can be added to your student's account at MSB on the web or download the MSB app. You may also submit a checkto the schoollunchroom. All checks must be made payable to Athens City Schools CNP or ACS CNP. Please write your child's name and homeroom on the check or envelope.

AMS Beginning Band Info (1st year band students)

Text @6thbandams to 81010 to join the Beginning Band Remind

December 12 - Band Concert @ AHS in the APAC 6 PM

AMS 7th and 8th Grade Band Info/Performances (2nd and 3rd Year Students)

Text @ams7than to 81010 to join the 7th and 8th Grade Band Remind

December 12 - Band Concert @ AHS in the APAC 6 PM

We have recently updated our district website to a design that we hope will be more user friendly on all devices. We appreciate your patience in the weeks ahead as we continue to make updates and refinements to all pages. Please note a couple of important changes:

Our SCHOOL addresses have changed slightly. Be sure to update your bookmarks.

• FAME Academy at Brookhill: bes.acs-k12.org
  
• HEART Academy at Julian Newman: jnes.acs-k12.org
  
• iAcademy at Athens Elementary: aes.acs-k12.org
  
• SPARK Academy at Coward Elementary: ces.acs-k12.org
  
• Athens High School: ahs.acs-k12.org
  
• Athens Intermediate School: ais.acs-k12.org
  
• Athens Middle School: ams.acs-k12.org
  
• Athens Renaissance School: ars.acs-k12.org
  
• Renaissance Virtual School: renaissancev.acs-k12.org
  
• Athens City Schools District: acs-k12.org

Never miss a weather alert, school closing or important update. Download the ACS mobile app to stay connected at all times. Use the app to can check calendars, lunch menus, and receive "push" notifications about school events and weather emergencies. Download the free app today at the App Store for iPhones or Google Play for Android devices. Search "Athens City School System."

Be sure to allow alerts, pushes and banners in your phone settings under "notifications" to properly receive notifications. In the app settings, please select the schools from which you wish to receive updates. Contact our office with any questions. 256-233-6600

Email: kim.moore@acs-k12.org
Phone: 256-233-6620

Email: leslie.sedberry@acs-k12.org
Phone: 256-233-6620

Email: orlando.turner@acs-k12.org

Phone: 256-233-6620

Email: josh.fuqua@acs-k12.org
Phone: 256-233-6620