Open House Information for 2023-24
6th Grade Jumpstart: Thursday, July 27, 4:30-7:00 pm
7th and 8th Grade Open House: Thursday, August 3, 4:30-7:00 pm
HCMS Supply Lists
Q: What time does school start?
A: HCMS doors open at 8:00 AM each morning. There is no supervision before 8:00 AM, so students who are car riders need to stay in their cars until staff is outside welcoming students into the building.
Q: What time does school dismiss each day?
A: HCMS dismisses at 3:20 PM each day. Car riders can be picked up in the front loop of the building beginning at 3:20 PM. Unless students have supervision through athletics or extracurricular activities, there is no supervision after school and students may not stay past dismissal time.
Q: How can I keep up with my child’s grades and assignments?
A: Parents and guardians have access to Infinite Campus Parent Portal. This is the same platform that you used to register your child, and there is also an app you can download on your phone. Infinite Campus will allow parents to monitor grades and missing assignments. Midterms and report cards are also available through Infinite Campus; HCMS does not send home printed copies of grades at midterm or the end of the nine weeks. An important note about Google Classroom: Parents/guardians can check Google Classroom to review if their student's work has been assigned, completed, or is in progress, but your student's official grade for the assignments and for the course should be reviewed in IC Parent Portal. If you have questions about specific grades or assignments, please reach out to your child’s teacher(s) through email (teacherfirstname.lastname@henry.kyschools.us) or by calling the school at 845-8660.
Q: Who do I contact if my Infinite Campus Parent Portal account is not working?
A: Please contact the HCMS guidance counselor Kendall McClellan at kendall.mcclellan@henry.kyschools.usor Julie Mann at julie.mann@henry.ky schools.us or at 845-8660.
Q: What should I do if my child is absent?
A: Please phone the school as soon as you determine your child will miss all or part of the school day. You may call prior to 8:00 am and leave a message in the school’s general voice mailbox or call to speak to someone after 8:00 am. Within two days of returning from an all-day or partial day absence, students are expected to bring and turn in an excuse note. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence. These excuses are kept on file so they must be in the form of a written note or email julie.mann@henry.kyschools.us. In the case of minor illness not requiring a doctor note or other reasons, you may write a parent note for a maximum of five (5) absent events per year. Please use these days carefully since they must last all year. Students should check with their teachers upon returning to school for absent work. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure any work from their absence is completed and turned into the teacher.
Q: What is the process for checking out my student for illness, appointments, etc?
A: You will need to come to the front door, ring the doorbell, and show your picture ID in order to check out your child. Due to safety protocols, we do not allow any person to check out a student without ID or without being listed in Infinite Campus as a guardian or with permission to pick up a student. We also do not allow any visitors to come into our school without checking a picture ID. Also, despite signing your child out of school for an illness, you should still turn in a parent or doctor’s note upon return from said absence.
Q: Who do I need to speak to about a medical concern I have for my child?
A: Please contact our Health Services Officeat 845-8621 or email Melissa Jeffries at melissa.jeffries@henry.kyschools.us.
Q: If my child didn’t come to Jumpstart, how can they get their Chromebook?
A: Any student who did not come to Jumpstart or who is newly enrolled will receive their Chromebook on the first day of school.
Q: My child is having Chromebook issues, what should I do?
A: Once school begins, HCMS has technology aides who can help or will work with the technology department to solve any issues. Parents and guardians can also call the technology department at 845-8606. Students who need repairs will be given a loaner Chromebook if necessary. Please remember that only the first accidental damage incident is covered by the $37Chromebook fee. Any damage deemed to be intentional/non-accidental or any additional accidental damage is at the cost of families. Certain types of damage (for example, keys picked off of keyboards, missing tags and labels, etc.) can only be the result of intentional damage and will be charged as such. Please encourage your child to be careful with their Chromebook! Also, the HCPS technology department does not repair any personal devices owned by students.
Q: How can I be aware of important dates and events?
A: HCMS posts important dates and reminders to our Facebook page along with pictures of the great things going on in our classrooms. Follow us on Facebook at Henry Middle! We also send out reminder emails and texts through Infinite Campus regularly.
Q: What classes can my child take in middle school?
A: All HCMS students take four core content classes each year: Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Additionally, students have two elective classes each day. Some elective classes such as band, chorus, content enhancement, and RTI are year-long electives. Other elective classes are on nine week rotations. These rotation electives include classes like art, PE, agriculture, media, and more. Some electives are required and assigned to students based on their academic needs.
Q: Who can I contact for support with family or counseling resources?
A: For family resource support, please contact the Youth Services Center Coordinator, Debbie Hartford at 845-8650 or debbie.hartford@henry.kyschools.us. For counseling resources, you can fill out a counseling referral located under “Quick Links” on the HCMS webpage, https://www.henry.kyschools.us/2/Home. You can also contact our school counselor, Kendall McClellan at kendall.mcclellan@henry.kyschools.us.
Q: What is the dress code at HCMS?
A: Dress code as well as other school policies can be found under “Quick Links” on the HCMS webpage, https://www.henry.kyschools.us/2/Home.
Q: Are students allowed to have backpacks in the hallways and classrooms?
A: Yes, students are allowed to have backpacks in hallways and classrooms. There will be no lockers assigned to students.
