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    Clear Creek Middle School

    “Commitment, Collaboration, Motivation, Success”

    Our Vision:  Our vision is to cultivate lifelong learners who enrich their community by challenging and empowering each student to reach their full potential in post-secondary education, military service, or the workforce.

     

    Our Mission:  Our mission is to promote academic excellence and success for ALL.

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    Our Collective Commitments:  We stand on these to support our mission so we can achieve our vision.

     

    We are committed to a culture of high expectations for students and staff leading all students to success.

    We are committed to making data informed decisions about each student so we can provide the support needed to move all students forward.

    We are committed to providing learning experiences that help children learn to think deeply, make meaning for themselves, and become aware of their own learning process. (Rigor)

    • Think deeply equals rich work not more work
    • Meaning for themselves equals relevancy 
    • Aware of their own learning equals success criteria 

    We are committed to building and maintaining positive relationships with students and parents by speaking confidence into our students so they understand their ability is not fixed. (Growth Mindset)

  • Clear Creek Middle school is the 6th-8th grade complex for the Gilmer County school system.

    Every student will take at least 4 core academics- English/Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. Some students will have the opportunity, based on their individual needs, to take a fifth academic course.

    Students will also rotate through a variety of connections classes such as Band, Chorus, Agriculture, Technology, Business, Family and Consumer Science, Art, Physical Education, Weight Training, and Health.

     

  • School Goals:

    1. By the end of 2025-2026 , the percent of Clear Creek Middle School's developing, proficient, and distinguished achievement levels (as reported on CCRPI) will increase as a result of students moving from beginning to developing learner, developing to proficient learner, and proficient to distinguished learner.
    2. By the end of 2025-26, Clear Creek Middle School will establish academically challenging and well-managed learning environments while intentionally focusing on student accountability and efficacy.

  • 1. CCMS provides parents with academic printed progress reports every 4 weeks.

    2. CCMS utilizes Parent Square for communication.

    3. CCMS utilizes an automated calling system for academic, attendance, and general messages.

    4. CCMS utilizes its School Governance Team as the way to set the vision and make governing decision regarding school policies and procedures

    5. CCMS provides email access to all Faculty/Staff so parents have direct contact.

    • What time does school start? First period starts at 7:45.
    • Are exam exemptions in place this school year? Yes. The exam exemption policy is posted on the school website.Tardiness to school as well as absences will count against your ability to exempt the final exams.
    • What time can students be dropped off in the mornings? 7:15. We are unable to provide student monitoring before that time.
    • When is breakfast? Breakfast starts being served at 7:15.
    • Where do students need to be dropped off if they ride in a vehicle? Front of the building.  
    • Does the parent need to come in to sign students in when they are late? No, but students are required to sign in upon entering the building. Without a parent or medical note, the tardy will be unexcused.
    • What time can students be picked up in the afternoon? Students are dismissed to car riders at 2:58. Students must be picked up by 4 PM.  CCMS does not offer after school care.
    • How do I change my student’s transportation? A handwritten note must be turned into the front office as soon as possible that is signed and turned in or an email sent to ccms.destination@gilmerschools.com. The note/email must also contain a guardian contact telephone number (the school will call and verify). Change in destinations will not be made after 2:30.
    • How much are meals? Both student breakfast and lunch are free.
    • Can you bring outside food and beverage inside the building? Outside food and beverages are not allowed down the grade level hallways, classrooms or in the cafeteria. Please discard those items before entering the academic areas. Only water down the hallways and inside classrooms- help us keep the school bug free.
    • When are pictures? 8/28/25 and retakes will be on 9/19/25
    • When can we start checking out library books? The first day of school.
    • Will my child have time to get in his/her locker between classes? Teachers will provide students an opportunity to go to their lockers.
    • Are students allowed to bring book bags to class? Yes.
    • Are there any field trips this year? Yes. Permission slips with attendance and behavior criteria will be sent home based on individual grade level trips.
    • Are there immunizations that students need entering the 7th grade? Yes, be sure to check our website for information related to immunizations.
    • Do we encourage students to dress in spirit shirts on Fridays? Yes! And every other day! We love for students to show their Bobcat Pride!
    • Can my child stay after school to attend an academic, an arts or an athletic event? Due to the game times CCMS is unable to provide after school care.