Do you have a Residency Affidavit? -New District Requirement for Next Year's Enrollment
Gwinnett County Public Schools has new requirements for proof of residency for students on a Residency Affidavit, including that the person you are living with MUST also come in the building with you to sign. Please use the LINKs below to find the documents you MUST provide:
If you cannot provide updated proof of residency or affidavit, you MUST fill out a permissive transfer form and bring it with documentation of your current residency. We are approving permissive transfers at this time. Click HERE to access the form.
Please email our registrar sara.paucar@gcpsk12.org to set up an appointment.
As per district guidelines, students without updated proof of residency for affidavit or permissive transfer will be withdrawn from Coleman MS.
Thank you,
Dr. Hernandez
7th Grade Counselor Class- Lifelines Prevention Program
Please review this LETTER and contact our counselor at dianne.parker@gcpsk12.org if you have questions.
Message from the Clinic:
Hello parents, if you have a student with medication on file, we sent home a letter with your student about medication disposal options. Please sign/ fill out that form and get it returned no later than 5/10/24. Medications must be picked up by 5/22/24. REMINDER: MEDICATIONS CANNOT BE TRANSPORTED BY STUDENTS- THEY MUST BE PICKED UP BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN. Any medications that are not picked up by then will be discarded accordingly. If you have any questions, please reach out to the clinic at 678-407-7410.
​Neissa Shaban
Clinic worker
Coleman Middle School
678-407-7410
A Letter to our Parents from the City of Duluth
DID YOU KNOW THAT COLEMAN MS IS LAUNCHING PBIS THIS YEAR?
As part of PBIS, here at Coleman we have:
- First 20 day lessons to teach students expected behaviors.
- A table displaying expected behaviors in each classroom and the school. You can use this LINK to see our Behavior Matrix.
- Daily morning meetings and weekly advisement lessons to build classroom community.
- Behavior rewards such as weekly "Brain Breaks" and "Golden Tickets", monthly access to our PBIS store where students can redeem "paw points" they earn daily from teachers and staff, and quarterly Walk & Talks.
- A 9-step discipline process and behavior log for each student. Click this LINK to review the 9-steps.
More information will be shared during curriculum night.
STUDENT PHONES AND OTHER SMART DEVICES:
You can use this LINK to review the expectations with your student. They have also been included in the student agenda. These expectations include also an outline of our 3-step discipline procedure when students do not meet expectations.
SCHOOL HOURS AND ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL:
- School hours are from 9:15 AM to 4:00 PM. Students are marked tardy after 9:15 AM.
- Students must be dropped off in the back at car rider lane. Doors open at 8:50 AM. Students who are late must be dropped off at the front entrance.
- Do not use the bus lanes before 9:30 AM or 4:30 PM. You can park on Main St. for drop off or pick up at these times.
- Students go directly to breakfast from car rider and bus lane. To protect learning time, students have grab-and-go lunch available after 9:10 AM.
- It is very important that you review the Coleman MS procedures for arrival and dismissal on this LINK and watch the video included for car riders.
IS YOUR STUDENT A CAR RIDER?- PLEASE READ THESE REMINDERS. OUR CHILDREN SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY!
- Car rider procedures are the same in the morning and afternoon. Morning procedures start at 8:50 AM.
- Make sure you visit our website, including a picture and a video of our car rider pick up procedure. Please be respectful of our procedures. They have been put in place to protect our students' safety.
- Write your student's name on a paper and place it on your dashboard the first few weeks.
- Student will dismiss from the gym on days of inclement weather. Please have their names displayed on your dashboard.
- Be patient until our new 6th graders learn. Build some time on your schedule because the first few days will be slower, but it gets better.
- Be courteous and respectful to our teachers and staff on duty.
- Remind your children to look for their car, and remember, everybody is trying to pick up their child and get to your next family activity!
SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICES:
Due to additional reimbursement funding from the Georgia Department of Education, here are some changes coming this school year:
- Free and Reduced-Price students will receive breakfast at no charge. Students with Full Pay eligibility will be charged $1.50.
- Free and Reduced-Price students will receive lunch at no charge. Students with Full Pay eligibility will pay $2.25/$2.50 for lunch.
Use this LINK to review information regarding GCPS nutrition program and to have access to the Free and Reduced Lunch application.
STUDENT & PARENT HANDBOOK AND IMPORTANT FORMS:
- Coleman's and GCPS' Parent and Student handbooks will included on My Payment Plus for your review and signature.
- If you need assistance with you MPP account, email our parent liaison, Lorena Rojas at lorena.rojasrojas@gcpsk12.org
DISTRICT'S VIRTUAL BACKPACK:
Use this LINK to access the district virtual backpack with timely school information and forms.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HAVING YOUR OWN RESERVED PARKING SPOT FOR DISMISSAL WHILE HELPING THE SCHOOL?
- First come first serve, 6 spaces
- Located on the side parking lot (Across Parson's Alley)
- Cost $600
- Money goes back to our STEAM program!
- Contact our bookkeeper Monique.Young@gcpsk12.org
Coleman Middle School, GCPS
Gwinnett's flagship STEAM school & GA Department of Education STEAM-certified school
Principal: Dr. Gypsy Hernandez
Summer School Hours: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Regular School Hours: 9:15 AM - 4:00 PM
Email: gypsy.hernandez@gcpsk12.org
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/ColemanMS
Location: 3057 Main St, Duluth, GA 30096, USA
Phone: 678-407-7400
Facebook: facebook.com/colemanms546
Twitter: @colemanms546