Sixth Grade Transition
Rising 6th Grade Information
- Sixth Grade Transition Information Main Page
- VCMS Important Information
- Classes
- Get Involved
- Contact Us
- Join the PTO
- Other Information
Sixth Grade Transition Information Main Page
Vickery Creek Middle School: Rising 6th Grade Information
Now that the second semester has begun, we’re excited to share upcoming transition events for our rising 6th graders.
Viperpalooza
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What: A fun, family event exploring our building and learning about VCMS.
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When: April 21st, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
5th Grade Tours
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What: At the end of May, elementary schools will bring students to VCMS during the school day to see students in action.
Viper Camp
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What: Rising 6th graders meet teachers, learn their schedule, and meet new friends!
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Date: August 3rd, 2026
Join Band & Chorus at Vickery Creek Middle School
Rising 6th Graders! We want you to join Band and Chorus at VCMS. It is a great opportunity to hang out with your friends, learn music, and perform in concerts!
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Be a Part of the Team: Join the largest student groups at Vickery Creek.
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Skill Level: No experience is necessary!
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How to Join: Click the link here to sign up.
VCMS Important Information
Our School Day:
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Our school hours are from 9:00 am - 4:15 pm
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Early release end time is 1:30 pm
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8:00am School doors open
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Car line to cafeteria and bus riders to the gym
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8:30am Breakfast is available
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8:45am Bell rings to go to academic hallways
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9:00am Classes Begin/ Late Bell Rings
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4:15pm Dismissal
Carpool Morning and Afternoon
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Morning and Afternoon Carline
Vickery Creek Middle School Traffic Map
This image is an aerial satellite view of Vickery Creek Middle School, marked with traffic flow labels and directional arrows for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.
Carpool Route (Front of School)
Entrance: Vehicles enter the campus from Post Road via the northernmost driveway.
Flow: Traffic follows a one-way loop indicated by yellow arrows. Vehicles travel toward the building, turn left to pass directly in front of the main entrance (labeled "Front of School"), and then follow the curve back toward the exit.
Exit: Vehicles exit the loop back onto Post Road using the same intersection point, which is managed as a right-in, right-out/left-out junction.
Bus Route
Location: A separate, large parking area is located on the southwest side of the school building.
Designation: This area is explicitly labeled as "Bus Drop Off." It is physically separated from the carpool loop to ensure student safety and efficient bus movement.
Drop Off Policy
Parents are welcome to drop off items throughout the day, however, we ask you to reach out to your child's teacher to let them know.
No outside food is permitted as a drop off.
Check Outs
When you arrive to pick up your student- Parents/Guardians are responsible for putting names in checkout list in Parent Portal.
We cannot take names over the phone or via email.
Everyone must show Identification to checkout their student.
The cutoff time for checkouts is 3:45 PM.
Guidance on FCS Health Services is linked here.
When to Stay Home From School and When to Return
I need to stay home if:
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I have a fever: A temperature of 100 degrees F or higher.
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I am vomiting: Within the past 24 hours.
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I have diarrhea: 3 or more within the past 24 hours.
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I have a rash: A rash with itching or a fever.
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I have head lice: An itchy head, and/or active head lice.
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I have an eye infection: Redness, itching, and/or pus draining from the eye.
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I have been in the hospital: A hospital stay and/or an emergency room visit.
I am ready to go back to school when I am:
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Fever-free: Without the assistance of medication for 24 hours (for example, Tylenol, Motrin, Advil).
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Free from vomiting: For 24 hours.
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Free from diarrhea: For 24 hours.
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Free from rash, itching, or fever. I have been evaluated by my doctor if needed.
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Treated with appropriate lice treatment at home.
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Free from drainage or have been evaluated by my doctor if needed.
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Released by my medical provider to return to school.
Attendance
Attendance is extremely important in middle school for student success. If you/your student is absent please send an email to vcmsattendance@forsyth.k12.ga.us to excuse absences.
Classes
Classes
Math
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
2 Connections
Students rotate connections classes every 9 weeks. We do not take requests for connections other than band or chorus which are year long courses.
To see what connection classes are at VCMS click here.
Academic Course Recommendations
2026-2027 course recommendations will be available for viewing on Infinite Campus/ Parent Portal the first week of May. Students will be able to see this through Classlink on Infinite Campus as well.
FAQ's
What are teacher recommendations based on?
Teacher recommendations are based on many things including, but not limited to, work habits, milestones scores, IReady data and overall grade in each subject.
How can my student take advanced classes?
Students should have the needed grades, milestones and IReady scores as well as teacher recommendations to set them up for success in Advanced classes. If your student does not have these things, it is best to take on-level classes.
Can I sign a waiver for advanced classes?
At VCMS we do not have a waiver form. We have a Course Consideration form that goes out during the course viewing window the first week of May. If you turn in a form we will review your students data points (mentioned above) and if needed, adjust accordingly.
Can my student take summer classes for High School credit?
FCS does not accept High School credit courses for students until after their 8th grade year.
Can my student change their connection classes?
We do not take requests for connection classes. The exceptions to this are Band and Chorus which are year long commitments.
Get Involved
Are you interested in Clubs?
Click here to go to VCMS Clubs
VCMS Clubs
Below are the VCMS clubs and the staff sponsors.
Cross Country-Ms. Chase & Ms. White
Drama-Mr. Slavov
DECA-Ms. Potts
ESports-Mr. Whitt
Fellowship of Christian Athletes-Ms. Worthy
Jr. Tome Society-Ms. Bartlett & Ms. Cincere
Math Team-Ms. Desmond
Trading Card Games Club-Mr. Wood
Science Olympiad-Ms. Lowrey
Soccer-Mr. Slavov
Vex Robotics-TBA
Jr. Beta-Ms. Lloyd & Ms. Edwards
Dungeons & Dragons-Ms. Lowrey
Are you interested in Sports?
VCMS Sports Offerings
The following sports are offered to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders:
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Cross Country – Fall
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Soccer – Spring
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Esports – Fall and Spring
Contact Us
Staff members
We have many wonderful teachers and staff members at VCMS.
The best way to reach a teacher is to email them. If you feel you need a phone conference, you can set one up through email.
Below are the 6th grade teachers emails by department:
Math Teachers:
Mrs. Stephens: abstephens@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Ms. Desmond:
Language Arts Teachers:
Mrs. White: dwhite@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Patton:
Mrs. Morgado: kmorgado@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Social Studies Teachers:
Mrs. Kimmel:
Ms. Lowrey: adlowrey@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Mr. Ferrer:
Science Teachers:
Mrs. Lowrey: adlowrey@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Mr. Piper: dpiper@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Peuquet:
Interdisciplinary Teachers:
Ms. Lloyd: klloyd@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Ms. Kline: PEKline@forsyth.k12.ga.us
ESOL Teacher:
Mrs. Adams: badams6@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Connections Teachers:
Art- Mrs. Houghlin: EHoughlin@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Chorus- Mr. Bigliani : cbigliani@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Band- Mr. Doyle: pdoyle@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Band -Mrs. Kerkmeyer: akerkemeyer@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Drama- Mr. Slavov: kslavov@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Marketing- Ms. Potts:
Health/PE:
Coach Hunt: chunt@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Coach Miller: rmiller@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Coach Taylor: mktaylor@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Student Support:
6th grade Administrator: Mrs. Mallory: CMallory@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Student Support Coordinator- Mrs. Abramson: EAbramson@forsyth.k12.ga.us
6th Grade Counselor- Mrs. Raines:
Our full staff directory with all teachers/staff members contact information is linked here.
Attendance
Attendance is extremely important in middle school for student success. If you/your student is absent please send an email to vcmsattendance@forsyth.k12.ga.us to excuse absences.
Students: If you need to speak with a counselor you will fill out the form on the Canvas Student Information page.