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  • We deeply value the collaborative partnership between students, parents, and the school. Research and experience consistently show that the most effective way to support a child’s education is through strong, coordinated efforts between families and educators.

    To support this collaboration, our teachers have compiled the resource links below to assist both students and parents. While no single website can comprehensively cover every standard within the Georgia curriculum, these resources are intended to supplement—not replace—the personalized support provided by our teachers.

    If a student is experiencing difficulty in a specific subject or area, we strongly encourage continued, open communication between teachers, parents, and students. This ongoing dialogue remains the most effective means of ensuring student success.

    We hope the resources provided will serve as a helpful starting point and complement the support already in place.

    🧮 Math (6–8)

    • Georgia GSE Math Standards (6–8)
      Official GaDOE page with full standards, curriculum maps, and support materials for K‑8 math.
    • Parent Resource Page - GA DOE
    • Georgia Milestones Study/Resource Guide – (Pick Grade Level)
      A downloadable PDF with sample questions, explanations, and parental guidance for EOG (End‑of‑Grade) assessments. 

    📖 ELA (6–8)

    🔬 Science (6–8)

    🌍 Social Studies (6–8)

    🏛️ Georgia History (8th Grade)

    ✅ How to Use These Resources Effectively

    Resource What It Includes How Parents Can Use It
    GSE Standards pages Official standards, curriculum maps, unit frameworks Review standards, plan discussions, align home learning
    Milestones PDF guides Assessment overview, sample questions, rubrics, study tips Practice questions, understand format, support test prep
    GaDOE Inspire & support materials Videos, teacher notes, lesson activities Reinforce classroom learning with structured practice

     

    👍 Tips for Parents

    • Focus on Grade 6 materials if your child is in 6th grade; similarly use Grade 7 or 8 materials as they advance.
    • Download the Milestones Study Guide PDF for practice questions and test strategies in Math, ELA, Science, and Social Studies.
    • Visit GaDOE Inspire to access lesson plans, unit outlines, and video glossaries that can help you support daily homework and learning.
    • Use the framework documents to have short discussions or explore mini lessons around standard topics (e.g. ratios, phases of the moon, Georgia state government).

    📚 General Resource Hub (All Subjects)

    🧮 Math (Grades 6–8)

    📖 ELA (Grades 6–8)

    🔬 Science (Grades 6–8)

    🌍 Social Studies (Grades 6–8)

    🏛️ Georgia History (8th Grade Specific)

    📝 Assessment Support

    Ideal for Georgia middle school students (Grades 6–8). These platforms are aligned to standards and designed for at-home learning.

    🧮 Math

    ✅ Khan Academy – Middle School Math (100% Free)

    • Covers 6th–8th Grade Math (ratios, equations, geometry, statistics)
    • Includes video lessons, interactive practice, quizzes
    • Parents can track progress with a free account
    • Aligned to Common Core & Georgia GSE

    🔗 Also Great:

    📖 ELA (Reading/Writing)

    ✅ CommonLit

    • Free digital library of high-quality fiction & nonfiction texts for Grades 5–12
    • Includes comprehension questions, vocabulary help, and writing prompts
    • Parents can sign up students and assign work
    • Aligned to GSE and includes Lexile levels

    🔗 Also Great:

    🔬 Science

    ✅ PhET Simulations (Middle School)

    • Great for Grades K–8 with easy-to-use hands-on lessons
    • Perfect for parents to lead at home
    • Video-based, engaging lessons (requires parent/teacher account)
    • Aligned well with Georgia GSE

    🔗 Also Great:

    🌍 Social Studies & Georgia History

    ✅ iCivics - Middle School Link

    • Free civics games, lessons, and simulations for Grades 6–12
    • Covers U.S. government, economics, rights, and responsibilities
    • Great for 8th Grade Georgia Studies supplement

    ✅ GPB Georgia Studies Digital Textbook

    • Georgia-specific history, government, economics, and geography
    • Includes videos, games, maps, and reading support
    • Designed for 8th Grade Georgia History
    • Aligned directly to Georgia Standards

    Resource For Every Subject

    Parent Help:

  • GA Student Connect Website

  • CHICKAMAUGA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
    STUDENT DRESS CODE 2025-2026

    The Chickamauga City Schools Board of Education supports a learning environment which is safe, conducive to learning, and free of distractions. A student’s dress and personal appearance should reflect pride in self and school. It is our hope that students will leave Chickamauga City Schools with an understanding that “appropriate dress” is determined by the event or function a person is attending. A dress code has been established for Chickamauga City Schools to help set the proper atmosphere for learning to take place. Students are required to show proper attention to personal cleanliness, neatness, and conservative standards of dress and appearance. Your cooperation in providing a positive climate for learning is appreciated. Your child will be expected to follow the dress standards as they are written. If a student does not comply with the dress code, he/she will be removed from class until the dress is acceptable. Absences from class for violations will be considered unexcused absences. Parents and/or guardians may have to bring clothes to school to help the student reach compliance.

    GUIDELINES FOR DRESS AND GROOMING:

    1. Any appearance which is disruptive to the educational process is prohibited.
    2. Clothes will be in good taste, size appropriate, and will not be revealing. Clothing will not have holes.
    3. Students should only wear shorts in P.E. class (except grades K-5).
    4. Skirts, skorts and shorts must be at least mid-thigh length and cannot have holes or have splits that expose the thigh.
    5. Leggings, jeggings, and yoga pants are not allowed (except grades K-5).
    6. Strapless tops, one shoulder tops, or crop tops are not allowed. No bare midriff showing when standing, sitting, bending, or raising arms and back and shoulders must be covered at all times. No spaghetti straps or muscle shirts.
    7. Sweatsuits, sweatpants, and warm-ups are not allowed in middle and high school.
    8. Students who wear trousers or slacks that have belt loops must wear a belt.
    9. Tee shirts must be tucked in. Jerseys may be worn over acceptable attire but must be tucked in.
    10. No students’ shirt is to be bloused out to give the appearance of being tucked in. Shirts worn as a jacket must be tucked in if they do not have a straight edge hem.
    11. Appropriate undergarments are required and should not be visible.
    12. Clothing with the American flag improperly displayed is not allowed.
    13. Clothing with profanity, lewd pictures, symbols that are controversial and may be offensive to others, suggestive slogans or advertisements, or logos of items illegal for younger students to purchase (alcohol, tobacco, drugs, etc.) is not allowed. No skulls, crossbones, knives, etc. associated with death or dismemberment. No shirts promoting entertainers or groups promoting any of the above.
    14. Wearing headwear (hats, hoods, caps, scarves, bandanas, toboggans, sunglasses, etc.) is not allowed inside the school building. Chains of any kind are not allowed. All students must wear shoes.
    15. Body piercings are not allowed except for females pierced ears. Male students are not allowed to wear earrings. Tattoos and body art must be covered.
    16. Males’ hair length can be no longer than the top of a shirt collar, cannot be below mid-ear on the sides and cannot fall below the eyebrows. Sideburns cannot be below mid-ear. Students must be clean shaven.
    17. Trendy or distracting hair styles (mohawk, mullets, spikes, unnatural colors, shaving part of the head, or designs in hair, etc.) are not allowed.

     

    All students must be within dress code at all times. No student shall dress or groom where the effect, in the administrator’s opinion, is inappropriate for school.

    DRESS CODE SUBJECT TO REVISION

    July 2025

  • Gordon Lee Middle School – Exam Exemption Policy

    All students will take exams for the first and third nine weeks. NO EXCEPTIONS!

    A student may be exempt the second and fourth nine-week exams if he/she has met ALL of the following conditions:

    1. A student is passing the class.
    2. A student has not exceeded a combination of more than five (5) tardies and/or absences (unexcused and/or excused) to any class during the second or fourth nine-weeks. (Based on the Georgia Compulsory Attendance Law, a student is considered absent if more than: Twenty-five (25) minutes of the class is missed in middle school).
    3. A student has no unexcused absences in a class during the second and fourth nine weeks.
    4. A student has not received In-School Suspension (ISS) and/or Out of School Suspension (OSS) during the term.

    *Failure to meet just one of the above conditions will result in loss of exam exemption for the class.

     
    Excused Absence Policy

    When a student is absent, a note explaining the reason for the absence must be brought to school within three (3) days for the absence to be considered an excused absence. If the three (3) day period has passed, the absence is considered unexcused. Students will not be allowed a grace period outside that three-day window.

  • A green banner reads 'CAMPUS' above a constellation forming the letter 'P'.

  • A teal circle with the words 'Parent Guidance.org' and 'Mental Health Resources'.

    MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

    The wellness of our students is central to their capacity to learn. Chickamauga City School District (CCSD) is dedicated to supporting our students while providing for their physical, social and emotional needs.

    Food Resources

    Housing Resources

    • McKinney-Vento Housing Questionnaire - The McKinney-Vento Act is a U.S. federal law ensuring that children and youth experiencing homelessness have access to a free, appropriate public education. If you feel your student may fit this description, please fill out this questionnaire and a school staff member will be in contact with you.

    Chickamauga City Schools is committed to supporting the well-being of our students and believes supporting mental health is an important part of overall student health. We partnered with Cartwheel to provide teletherapy, family check-ins and guidance, and psychiatric care—all with licensed clinicians and no waitlists.

    Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, having a hard time staying focused, or just needs someone to talk to, Cartwheel is here to help. Learn more about Cartwheel and what common signs to look for to determine if your child might benefit from mental health support here:  Common Signs of Youth Mental Health Challenges.

    Raise your hand for support today – we’re here when you need us.

    Chickamauga City Schools partners with Cartwheel to support student well-being.

    The Cartwheel logo with a list of services offered, including therapy and support.

    CCSD has also partnered with Bridge Health through the APEX Program. This is an intensive, behaviorally oriented, short-term, in-school treatment service that serves children and families experiencing significant behavioral, relational, and other mental health challenges. By helping parents and children develop healthier relationships and positive communication skills, the Bridge staff hope to create nurturing family settings where all members can thrive. Services are free to families with Medicaid based insurance. For more information, visit Bridge Health or contact the guidance office or school social worker.

    One of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI’s) main goals is to ensure that people get help early. Since mental health conditions typically begin during childhood, adolescence, or young adulthood, they have compiled essential information and resources intended to help young people get the mental health support they need. Follow this link for more information: NAMI
     

    A mental health crisis does not always happen during business hours, but there are places to turn:

    • 988 – National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline that is available 24/7. You will be connected with a Counselor to assist in de-escalating a crisis situation and be connected to resources.
    • 741-741 – Crisis Text Line – Text this line to talk with a Crisis Counselor to de-escalate a crisis
    • 1-800-715-4225 – Georgia Crisis & Access Line – Call this line for Crisis management to de-escalate crisis, consult and refer with post crisis follow up

    Here are a few mental health agencies in our community. We do not endorse any of these options and this is by no means a complete list of available agencies, but they are a great place to start your journey towards health and healing.

    • Bridge Health – 1875 Fant Drive, Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742 / 706-861-3387
      Bridge Health accepts walk in appointments, but you must be present at 8 AM. They will assign you a time to come back for an appointment with a therapist.
    • Vitalis Behavioral Health – 1638 Battlefield Pkwy, Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742 / 706-841-0500
      Vitalis is currently accepting new patients for therapy and medication management. For medication management they do require referrals and the therapist who is accepting new patients as of November 2023 is not on panel with insurances. Her self-pay rates are $90 for the initial intake and $60 for each follow up session.
    • Primary Healthcare Center – 2009 Old Lafayette Road, Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742 / 706-866-5520
      PHC provides medical care services for adults and children as well as nutrition, case management, and behavioral health services. They have a therapist and psychiatrist available for children and adolescents. They also complete ADHD evaluations.
       

    Parent Resources

    • Parent Resources - Working to increase the well-being of students as a whole. 

    CCSD is excited to partner with the Cook Center for Human Connection and their website Parent Guidance. This is a mental health resource for parents/guardians which provides a trusted place to go for real answers, to find support and real help for their children. This FREE resource offers parents access to licensed therapists delivering different courses for parents on topics like living with a child with depression, identifying anxiety, and coping with grief and loss. We are highlighting videos each month, check them out:

    If you are concerned about your student, you are always welcome to contact one of the following individuals:

    Stephanie Fitzpatrick
    School Social Worker / Foster Care Point of Contact
    706-382-3100 ext 3031

    Debbie King
    High School Guidance Counselor (Juniors & Seniors)
    706-382-3100 ext 3013

    Kelyse Roth
    High School Guidance Counselor (Freshmen & Sophomores)
    706-382-3100 ext 3013

    Rebecca Glenn
    Middle School Guidance Counselor
    706-382-3100 ext 2003

    Julia Teeters
    Elementary School Guidance Counselor
    706-382-3100 ext 1005

    Danita Breeden
    School Nurse
    706-382-3100 ext 1006

    Officer Josh Garrison
    School Resource Officer
    706-382-3100 ext 3008

     

  • School Window
    Online Payment Portal

    The Chickamauga City School District is excited to announce School Window. This online payment portal will allow individuals and businesses to make simple, secure, and affordable payments online any time using a debit or credit card. A 4% service fee (with a minimum of $0.50) will be assessed by the hosting vendor and included in the total. You may combine multiple payments into one easy transaction. Does not matter if there are more than one student or different schools involved. Just make your selections, add to the cart, and check out. The school district will be notified the following day of all transactions processed.

    Please note that School Window is not to be used for nutrition payments. You will need to use their new portal, LinqConnect.

    If you have any questions, please reach out to the respective school bookkeeper listed below:

    Chickamauga Elementary School:

    • Kaitlynn McNabb – (706) 382-3100 ext. 1004

    Gordon Lee Middle School:

    • Donna Roach – (706) 382-3100 ext. 2050
    • Sarah Abbott – (706) 382-3100 ext. 2000

    Gordon Lee High School:

    • Evan Crutchfield – (706) 382-3100 ext. 3003

    You may also contact Diane Miller at the Central Office (706-382-3103) if you have questions or concerns.

    CCSD ONLINE PAYMENT PORTAL

     

  • In the event of unplanned/unforeseen circumstances, the Chickamauga City Schools District utilizes the following media outlets and apps to inform its parents, staff, and students of school closings:

    • Channel 3
    • Channel 9 (includes 61)
    • Channel 12
    • WDOD
    • US101
    • District & School Social Media Accounts
    • District & School websites
    • SchoolMessenger

  • Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more.

    Please view instructions on how to opt-in for SMS/Text messages from Chickamauga City Schools:

  • Student Accident Insurance Flyer

    Our school/district has selected the Student Insurance Plan from K&K Insurance Group to make reliable coverage available to parents. If you don’t have other insurance, this plan may be a resource to consider. Additionally, even if you have other coverage, this plan can help fill expensive “gaps” caused by deductible and co-pays. Coverage may be purchased at any time during the school year by visiting K&K Insurance Group.

  • Student Code of Conduct

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