Parent Handbook

Important Information for Families

Accountability in Middle School

  • Quarterly Student Rights & Responsibilities Assemblies presented by KJMS Admin
  • Regular Reminders in TA Lessons
  • In Middle School, acocuntability looks like:
    • On Time - finding the fastest way from class to class
    • Attendance - waking up earlier
    • Schoology - executive functioning strategies
    • Advocacy - asking questions and asking for help
    • 7+ Teachers & Block Scheduling
  • Expect it...don't accept it. Middle Schoolers...
    • make mistakes
    • communicate through behavior
    • are looking to expand their friend groups
    • thrive with clear expectations and boundaries
    • need our support and coaching just as much now as they ever have

KJMS BOY Parent Q & A - 2024

KJMS BOY Parent Q & A (SPANISH) - 2024

After School Program

Attendance Procedures & Reporting an Absence

Beginning of Year Required Forms

Bell Schedule

Communication Practices

Grading Philosophy

  • Grades are now A-F scale, no longer 1-4 scale
  • FCPS is committed to being a responsive, caring, and inclusive culture where all feel valued, supported and hopeful. Research tells us that a sense of hope and a sense of belonging are important to student learning. Katherine Johnson Middle School is committed to school-wide consistent grading practices where grades are an accurate reflection of student learning. KJMS teachers separate achievement and work habits, provide additional instructional time (Learning Seminar and After School Hours) and opportunities for students to demonstrate proficiency
  • Rolling Gradebook; retake policy - kids will need help recognizing when to retake and when to move on

Learning Seminar (5th Period)

Student Arrival

7:00am - Buses Arrive

7:10am - Kiss & Ride Drop-Off Begins

Students report directly to 1st Period, picking up breakfast from the cafeteria on the way if needed

7:25am - Students are in class for Morning Announcements

7:30am - Instruction Begins

Teacher Advisory (4th Period)

This period is used to teach Social Emotional Learning skills and Portrait of a Graduate Skills

Let's Stay Connected

StudentVUE & ParentVUE

Parent Academy - SIS ParentVUE & Schoology

Session Recording