Middle School
Academic Program

Progress Reports

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Academic Program

UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The Middle School is designed for students in the 11-15 age range. It is a complete and coherent program that provides a framework of academic challenge and life skills appropriate to this stage of adolescence. The educational philosophy and goals of the Middle School naturally follow the ACS Athens Elementary School and serves as excellent preparation for both the regular College Preparatory and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programs offered in grades 11 and 12.

Student Progress

The Middle School staff recognizes the importance of maintaining effective communications with parents. Student progress is assessed continuously, and parents are informed of any significant change in performance through Skyward.

We use three formal means of reporting student progress: quarterly report cards, progress report comments in Skyward, and parent conferences.

All Middle School students are expected to use the Moodle site. Skyward Family Access is also available to parents for online monitoring of student work. Links to Moodle and Skyward are on the ACS Athens homepage. Teachers, counselors, and the principal are available to meet with parents to discuss any concerns or questions. Parents can arrange such meetings by calling the Main Office or Office of Student Affairs to set an appointment.

Progress Reports and Report cards are available to parents electronically on specific dates via Skyward Family Access.

Progress Reports

During the first quarter, all students receive progress report comments on Skyward from all teachers. Progress reports serve as a snapshot of student performance. The Progress Reports appear as a grade in the P column and comment(s) is posted in Skyward family access. Thereafter, students receive feedback on their progress from the teacher throughout the semester and proactively contact parents when students are struggling. Checking your student's progress through Skyward frequently is highly recommended. Your partnership is important to the success of your child.

Report Cards

Report Cards will be available online through Skyward Family Access approximately two weeks after the end of each quarter. Report cards will be accessible to parents on the last day of school. Should parents not receive progress reports or report cards on the above-mentioned dates, they should contact the Middle School Main Office.

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences are held twice a year when the first and third quarter report cards are issued ( see school calendar). At this time parents can review report cards on Skyward and can meet with all of their children’s teachers for short meetings virtually.

Parents may request individual teacher conferences at any time throughout the school year by phoning the Middle School Main Office at 210 60 70 -261 to set up appointments.