Time
What time does middle school begin?
8:55 AM
Name one of the 6th grade teams (example like 501, 502, 503, 504, 505) at George McGovern Middle School.
6-1 Wolves
6-2 Hardrockers
6-3 Yellow Jackets
How many periods/classes are there in a day?
9
What is the principal's name at GMMS?
Mr. Koehler
Mr. Hutchinson - assistant principal
What time does middle school end?
3:48
Do I have to buy my own combination lock?
No, the school will provide one.
What is the first class period of the day called?
Pro time (People relating to others). This is similar to your morning meeting.
Can I play sports at GMMS?
Not in 6th grade, but in 7th and 8th you can!
How long do you have in between each class?
3 minutes
How many numbers are in my locker combination?
3
Name a "core" class at middle school.
Will I have a lunch card?
No, you will type in your code into a keypad to pay. Your lunch card number is your code in middle school.
How long are the classes in middle school?
45-55 minutes depending if they are core or encore classes.
Will I only see kids from my team throughout the day?
No, you will see other 6th graders at lunch, band, chorus, and orchestra.
Name an encore class you can take at middle school.
FACS, ICT, ART, CTE
Can I carry my backpack around?
No, you will keep your backpack in your locker WITH your cell phone. :)
How long is my lunch period?
30 minutes.
How many "core" teachers will I have?
You will have 4 main teachers on your team. You will have other teachers for your encore classes.
What is directed studies?
It is a class you can take (if you don't take band, orchestra, and chorus) that is like a study hall where you can get your work done.
What is a school counselors name at GMMS?
Mrs. Hawkins or Mr. Fischer