Part 6: School Policies and Procedures
Part 6: School Policies and Procedures
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At East Coweta Middle School, knowing and following school rules helps create a safe, respectful, and focused place to learn. As a student, it's important for you to understand the expectations around attendance, behavior, and dress code, because these things really do make a difference. Coming to school every day matters! When you’re here, you can participate in lessons, ask questions, work with others, and keep up with your assignments. Being present = staying on track and reaching your goals. How you behave at school affects everyone. By following the rules, treating others with respect, and making good choices, you help make ECMS a place where all students feel safe and ready to learn. Positive behavior builds trust and a strong school community.
This is just a quick overview. Be sure to check the CCSS Student Handbook for full details.
You may be able to exempt course finals by having great grades, great attendance, and great behavior!
Dress Code
Dress Code
Successful Students Dress for Success
✅ General Guidelines:
✅ General Guidelines:
Clothing should be neat, modest, and suitable for school.
Shoes must be worn at all times—no house shoes, cleats, or shoes with wheels.
Pants must be worn at the waist and fastened properly.
Undergarments should never be visible.
Shorts and skirts must be an appropriate length—long enough to maintain modesty.
If you're wearing leggings, biker shorts, or form-fitting clothing, your top must be long enough to meet fingertip length standards.
❌ Clothing and Items Not Allowed:
❌ Clothing and Items Not Allowed:
Halter tops, tank tops, spaghetti straps, sleeveless shirts, fishnet tops, and midriff blouses
Short shorts, short skirts, or shorts hidden under long shirts
Bicycle shorts, spandex, or excessively tight clothing
Clothing with holes above the knee
Baggy or overly large clothing
Clothing that promotes alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or anything disruptive or inappropriate
Offensive, violent, or threatening messages or images
Chains, trench coats, or hardware used as accessories
Hats, visors, hoods, head coverings, or sunglasses inside the building
Pajamas, lounge pants, house shoes, or slippers—unless it’s a special dress day approved by the school
Cell Phone
Cell Phone
Cell phones and other electronics must be on silent and stored in backpacks from 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM.
Students may only use phones after 3:45 PM.
Cell phone or electronics charging is not permitted on campus.
Students needing to contact a parent due to illness or emergency must do so through the clinic or the front office.
Students may not use personal devices for any reason
Phones are available in the front office for students to call home when necessary.
The consequences of the cell phone policy will result in the following:
1st Offense: Phone collected/held in office, documented warning, parent contact; student may retrieve phone at the end of the day.
2nd Offense: Phone collected/held in office, parent contact, administrative conference with student; phone released to parent only.
3rd Offense: Phone collected/held in office, parent contact, possible lunch detention; phone released to parent only.
4th Offense: Phone collected/held in office, parent contact, In-School Suspension (ISS); phone released to parent only.
5th Offense: Phone collected/held in office, parent conference, possible Out-of-School Suspension (OSS); phone released to parent only.
6th Offense: Phone collected/held in office, parent conference, OSS pending student services meeting; phone released to parent only.
The following devices must remain off and stored in backpacks (completely out of sight) during the instructional day (7:30 AM – 3:45 PM):
Cell Phones (iPhone, Android, etc.)
Smartwatches (Apple Watch, Fitbit, Samsung Galaxy Watch, etc.)
Wireless Earbuds (AirPods, Beats, etc.)
Bluetooth Headphones
Tablets (iPad, Kindle Fire, etc.)
Personal Laptops or Chromebooks
Handheld Gaming Devices (Nintendo Switch, etc.)
Digital Cameras
Any other internet-capable or communication-enabled devices
Note: School-issued Chromebooks may be used as directed by teachers for instructional purposes. All other personal electronics must be put away during school hours unless deemed necessary by special education accommodations.
We Reward & celebrate Positive Behavior
We Reward & celebrate Positive Behavior
PBIS Flyer.pdfCode of conduct and behavior expectations
Code of conduct and behavior expectations
We are dedicated to maintaining an orderly, safe, and supportive educational environment. To achieve this, we have a code of conduct that requires you to behave respectfully and responsibly, ensuring a positive learning atmosphere for everyone.
Key points of our code of conduct include:
Respect for Others: You must respect fellow students and school staff.
Adherence to Policies: You are expected to follow behavior policies and rules established by the Board and our school.
Behavior Standards: The focus is on education, but corrective actions may be taken if your behavior disrupts others' rights.
The code of conduct applies:
On School Property: At any time.
During School Activities: Off school grounds.
Transportation: On school buses and at bus stops.
Additionally, you may face consequences for off-campus behavior that threatens the school environment or safety.
You and your parents are encouraged to understand and support the Code of Conduct at all times.
Food Delivery
Food Delivery
Students and parents are not allowed to have any food delivered to the school using a delivery service such as DoorDash, etc. In the event, food is delivered, the food will be discarded.
Parents/Guardians are welcome to drop off food for their child in the front office ONLY. Parents/Guardians will be verified on infinite campus. Students will not be called out of class to collect food from the front office. We aim to have a disruption free environment. Please keep food deliveries to a minimum. Students who have food delivered can receive disciplinary actions.
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