BCMS Orientation 2024-2025

Welcome!

Welcome to our orientation website. Please look over the information on this page for all you need to know for the start of the school year. We look forward to seeing all of our students on Wednesday, August 14th. Remember at BCMS...We Choose Success! See you soon Tigers!

Open House

6th Grade Orientation will be on Monday, August 12th from 6:00pm-7:00pm. 7th and 8th Grade Open House will be on Monday, August 12th from 7:00pm-7:45pm.

Campus Virtual Tour

We hope you enjoy our Virtual Tour of the school. Students will also get a chance to tour the school with their homeroom teacher during the first week of school.

Bus Information

Please complete the Bus Information Form if you need bus transportation to or from school.

Bus Form

Chromebook Agreement

Please click on the link below to sign the Chromebook agreement.

Chromebook Agreement

Sample Schedule.pdf

Schedules

Students may pick up their schedules during open house on Monday, August 12th. Students that do not attend open house will receive their schedule on the first day of school.

Clear Bookbags

Clear bookbags are required for all students. Students will be able to carry these throughout the school day. All bags are subject to search.

BCMS Supply List.docx

School Supply List

Here is a list of suggested items to purchase for your child to use for the upcoming school year. Please keep in mind that students will not be able to share items.

Orientation Presentation

Please view our Orientation Presentation to learn all of the information you need for the upcoming school year.

Please note that this information is from a previous school year. For the 2024-2025 school year, only clear bookbags are allowed. Masks are not required at this time.

2021-2022 Code of Conduct and Notice to Parents.pdf

Behavior Expectations

Behavior expectations for middle school can be found in the Gaston County Schools Code of Conduct.

BCMS Student Handbook

Please check out our student handbook which outlines how you can reach success at BCMS.

Please note that this information is from a previous school year.

BCMS Student Handbook 22-23

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I carry a backpack to school?

Students are permitted to carry backpacks but they must be clear. We conduct random bag searches every day.

What school supplies do I need?

A school supply list can be found above this section on the orientation page.

We aren't getting your weekly messages. How do we make sure we receive your calls?

If you are not receiving our ParentLink messages your contact information may need to be updated. Please contact the school and notify the front office. We will check to make sure we have the correct telephone number and settings for your PowerSchool account.

Can I bring my cell phone to school?

Students can bring their cell phones. They must be turned off (not just silenced) and remain in their book bag throughout the day. If a student has their cell phone out during the school day, teachers will take the phone and place it in the front office for parents to pick up.

What time does school start and end?

The instructional day begins at 8:30 a.m. Students can be dropped off as early as 7:45 a.m. Dismissal will begin at 3:30 p.m.

Will I be in classes with students from other grade levels?

No. Each grade level has their own hallway where they spend the majority of the day. Students do not attend classes with other grade levels.

Contact Information

Address: 525 ED Wilson Road Bessemer City, NC 28016

Phone: 704-836-9602

Fax: 704-629-4501

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm

Website: gaston.k12.nc.us/bcmiddle

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