Ooltewah Middle School

Our School's Mission Statement:

“Ooltewah Middle School provides an environment that cultivates a caring community of proactive citizens, productive life-long learners, and individuals who are challenged to grow in the pursuit of knowledge."

A Proud Part of the Harrison Bay Learning Community

Doors open at 6:45, late bell at 7:15
Dismissal begins at 2:15

Students with perfect attendance each week will be allowed to dress down on the following Tuesday.  A list will be posted in the cafeteria on Mondays. 
No tardies, early dismissals, excused or unexcused absences.

8th grade:  Future Ready Institute applications open February 1st
information can be located at:
www.hcde.org/myfuture


School Wide Owl Card Fundraiser- Unsold Cards and money Due 3/15

 3rd quarter ends- March 15th

Spring Break- March 18-25 students return March 26th

 Report Cards- March 29th

New Hoodies and Quarter Zips Available after Thanksgiving Break
$30 -See homeroom teacher for details
Students may wear OMS T shirts on Tuesdays
Purchase Spirit Wear Here:
 http://teamstore.gtmsportswear.com/omsowlsgear

Students have the opportunity to participate in the school wide coupon card fundraiser. 
10 cards sold will save parents money due to earning a student wristband for all carnival activities in May!
Students received 5 cards to sell for $10 each, additional cards may be requested through homeroom teachers and any unsold cards must be returned.
2019 Fundraiser Rewards:

Click the backpack for:

School Supply Lists, Dress Code and Summer Reading information

Chromebook Policy: parent one to one info

Rapid Rewards Program

A rapid rewards program has been implemented at Ooltewah Middle School, which will help to identify students with successful academics and behavior. Levels range from 1 -7 and include the following: 

Level 6- All A’s and B’s in Academics, All S’s in conduct

Level 5- All passing grades in Academics, All S’s in conduct

Level 4- Failing one or more subject and/or N in conduct

Level 3- ISS, Detention, Evening School, U in conduct, more than one N in conduct

Level 2- Out of school suspension

Level 1- Alternative School Placement

**Rapid Reward levels will be re-evaluated every 3 weeks at the end of each reporting period. Office referrals and disciplinary consequences may cause an immediate drop in rapid reward levels. Teams will inform students of Rapid Reward levels every reporting period.
Students should keep this in mind and make good choices on a daily basis. Levels will be used when determining who is qualified for school dances, events, field trips, etc. Generally, levels 1-3 may not attend and level 4's may participate with team approval.

Could you use some help with classes?

Could your grades be higher?

If you answered yes to either question, then plan to attend a tutoring session for your team

(parents must contact the teacher prior to attending)

6^th

Ms. Schaaf (Cracker Jacks)–Wednesdays                            2:30 – 3:30

Mr. Allison (Night Owls) – Mondays/Tuesdays                 2:30 – 3:30
7^th

Mr. Holland (Talons) – Thursdays                                         2:15 – 4:00

Ms. Hartigan (Talons) – Mondays                                         2:30 – 3:30
8th

Ms. Rahhal (Silver Wings) – Tuesdays                                  2:30 – 3:30

Mrs. McCulley (Silver Wings) – Thursdays                          2:30 – 3:30 (every other week in partnership with Lucas)

Mrs. Lucas (Silver Wings) – Mondays                                   2:30 – 3:30 (every other week in partnership with McCulley)

Mrs. Epperson (Voyagers) – Tuesdays                                 2:30 – 3:30

Mrs. Ivey (Voyagers) – Tuesdays                                           2:30 – 3:30

 
2018-2019 School Fees               $50.00
Payable online (use link below), check, cash or money order to OMS
Please include student's name in memo line

School Tardy Policy

Tardiness results in a loss of instruction time and class disruptions.
For this reason, any student who arrives after 7:15 or is late to a class during the day will be counted as tardy.

Students are allowed 5 unexcused tardies to school per semester.
Upon the 6^th tardy to school, parents will meet with administration in to resolve the issue. Further tardies will have additional consequences.

Tardies during the day (2^nd period through 7^th period):

3 tardies on academic team=warning, student will sign tardy referral, teacher call to parent
5 tardies on academic team =consequence, administrator will assign and inform parent
*Every additional tardy will result in further disciplinary consequences.