For Parents
SCHOOL HOURS
Regular Days: 7:30am-2:30pm
Half Days: 7:30am-10:45am
Students may not be dropped off before 7:15 am, as there is no adult supervision at this time. Students must leave campus immediately after dismissal.
Office Hours: 7:15 am-3:00 pm
734-221-2200
Need to reach an Administrator?
Charles Davis Jr - Principal
cdavis@ycschools.us 734-221-2202
Jeanina Harris - Associate Principal
jharris@ycschools.us 734-221-2259
Lavell Blanchard - Assistant Principal
lblanchard@ycschools.us 734-221-2228
Reginald Olds - Assistant Principal
rolds@ycschools.us 734-221-2248
District and school info
District’s Website:
www.ycschools.us
YCMS Website
www.ycschools.us/our-schools/middle-school-ypsilanti
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Important Information
Arrival & Dismissal
*There is a bike rack in the front of the building.
Arrival: Students enter the building on Emerick. There are three sets of doors, one for each grade level. Students enter through the door of their grade level. Parents may drop off students at the front or back of the building. Parents may not park in the bus drop off area. After 7:40am, the Den doors will be closed and students will need to report to the front door.
Dismissal: Students will be dismissed from their den doors. Pick-up students should go to the front or the back of the building. Walkers should leave campus directly after dismissal.
Cell Phones
Students aren’t allowed to use cell phones in class unless given permission by their teacher. Students’ cell phones should not be visible or heard. Teachers may provide opportunities for students to use their cell phones. Students may use their phones during lunch. Students are prohibited from recording or going “live” while on school property including on the bus.
Chromebooks
Every YCMS student will receive a chromebook for use during the school day.
Lockers
All students will receive a locker. Students will have to share a locker with
another student. Locks are built into the lockers; therefore, a personal lock may not be used.
Backpacks and book bags
All backpacks and book bags will be stored in students' lockers throughout the day.
Lunch & Breakfast
Free lunch and breakfast are provided to all students. Menus are available on the school’s website. Students may bring a lunch from home, but other outside food, such as fast food is not allowed. A microwave is available in the cafeteria.
Lunch:
6th Grade 10:19-10:49
7th Grade 11:00 - 11:30
8th Grade 11:53-12:25
Parties (Birthdays)
Birthday Parties are not permitted at school. Parents who wish to celebrate the child’s birthday must do so outside of school.
Dress Code
While there is not a strict dress code at YCMS, students are expected to be dressed and groomed in a neat fashion, reflecting PRIDE in themselves and their school at all times. Students should adhere to the following guidelines:
-Clothing with derogatory or offensive language are not allowed
-Pajama pants are not allowed. Pants should fit properly. Rips/tears in jeans should be minimal.
-Spaghetti straps and other revealing tops should not be worn.
-Sunglasses should not be worn in the building
- Skirts and shorts must rest no more than two inches above the knee.
-Hoods may not be worn while traveling throughout the building, but hats are permissible.
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
- book bag
- 5-7 one subject notebooks
- 5-7 two pocket folders with prongs
- 1-2 composition notebooks
- pens
- pencils
- sharpener
- headphones/earbuds
- loose leaf paper
- highlighters
- pen/pencil case
- colored pencils/markers/crayons
- sanitizer
- mask (optional)
- flash drive (optional)
- calculator (optional)
Supply kits are also available for sale. Information is available in the main office.
How can we help?
- Reporting your student's absence
734-221-2200, option #1
- Records, Attendance, PowerSchool:
Ms. Gossett agossett3@ycschools.us or 734-221-2205
- Academic needs, Schedules, Grades:
Ms. Harris jharris3@ycschools.us
- Social Worker & Homeless Supports
Mrs. Miller amiller7@ycschools.us
- Health needs, Immunizations:
Nurse Wood cwood9@ycschools.us
- Food & Community Needs
Mr. Easley aeasley5@ycschools.us
