Optional Program Information
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Welcome To GMS
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GMS has Heart, We are 901!
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School Uniform Policy
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Optional Program Requirements
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All A’s and B’s with no more than one C on the most recent comprehensive report card as a semester average.
- Scores at or above the 70th percentile on the aReading and aMath tests of FastBridge, the 2019 Spring TNReady English Language Arts and Mathematics tests, the 2019 Spring NWEA Map Reading and Math test, or the equivalent on a current nationally normed standardized test.
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Satisfactory conduct as evidenced by no N’s or U’s on the most recent comprehensive report card.
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Satisfactory attendance using the standard that a total of more than 15 absences and/or tardies in one school year is considered unsatisfactory.
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Course Offerings
6th Grade
- Optional Language Arts/
- CLUE Language Arts
- Optional Math
- Optional Science
- Optional Social Studies
- STEM
- Spanish (Conversational)
- French (Conversational)
- Band/Strings
- Visual Arts
- Physical Education
7th Grade
- Optional Language Arts/
- CLUE Language Arts
- Optional Pre-Algebra
- Optional Science
- Optional Social Studies
- STEM
- Spanish (Conversational)
- French (Conversational)
- Band/Strings
- Visual Arts
- Physical Education
8th Grade
- Optional Language Arts/
- CLUE Language Arts
- Optional Algebra I (High School Credit)
- Optional Physical Science (High School Credit)
- Optional Social Studies
- STEM
- Spanish I (Honors & High School Credit)
- French I (Honors & High School Credit)
- Band/Strings
- Visual Arts
- Physical Education
If your child stays in our optional program for the full three year period, by the time they leave us as 8th grade students, they will have the opportunity to complete an accelerated course load and some of their high school level coursework.
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Schedule a Visit
Thank you for your interest in GMS! Contact our Optional School Coordinator, Ms. Tiffany Hardimon at (901) 416-4740 or HARDIMONTL@SCSK12.ORG to schedule a tour.
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Choose Germantown Middle
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Optional Schools FAQs
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Optional School Booklet
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If you were not able to attend our Optional Open House, you can view the presentation with the link below.
Link: Optional Open House Presentation
How to Complete Optional Renewal (ENG & SPAN)
LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CONGRATULATIONS MRS. BOETTCHER DAVIS!!!
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CONGRATULATIONS MRS. THORNTON
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If you were not able to attend the Re-Entry Parent Meeting, below is the information that was shared.
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If you missed our Teams training for parents, you can still access the information presented by our Microsoft Ambassadors, Ms. Augustus and Mrs. Sohns. Teams Parents Training
YMCA Before and After Care
GMS Celebrates Black History
Naviance
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Naviance
The Naviance platform is a comprehensive college, career, and life readiness solution that provides students a place to explore and document their educational journey, improving their outcomes and connecting learning to life.
Students at GMS will begin to use this platform in 8th grade and throughout their high school experience.
GMS Library
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GMS Library
GMS PTSA
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Germantown Middle PTSA
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The SCS Board Cares Utility Assistance Fund will allow qualifying Shelby County Schools (SCS) families to receive grant money to pay MLGW bills and prevent utilities from being disconnected. The one-time grant, funded by private donations, will help prevent students from missing important virtual instruction.