TIGER PAW
2019-2020 Daily Announcements
Madison County High School
Mr. Bryan Gustafson, Asst. Principal
Mrs. Regina Bennett, Asst. Principal
Hours of Operation
Doors Open - 8:00 am
Dismiss to 1st Block - 8:20 am
1st Block - 8:30am - 9:53 am
Break - 9:53am - 10:01 am
2nd Block - 10:01am - 11:24 am
Resource - 11:28am - 12:11pm
3rd Block - 12:15pm - 2:03pm (Lunch is Served during 3rd)
4th Block - 2:07 - 3:30pm
Location: 174 Brock Road, Gurley, AL, United States
Phone: 256-851-3270
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Madison-County-High-School/180959481972256
Twitter: @TigersMCHS
Veteran's Day
November 11, 2019
Tradition * Honor * Excellence
2019 Football Schedule
Come out September 27th and support the Tigers for the 2019 Homecoming Game. Kickoff is at 7pm
Veterans Salute
Thursday, Nov 7, 2019, 11:15 AM
Madison County High School, Brock Road, Gurley, AL, USA
MCHS Trunk or Treat
Thursday, Oct 31, 2019, 04:30 PM
Madison County High School, Brock Road, Gurley, AL, USA
Student Council Book Drive
Student Council is hosting a book drive to provide books for the residents at Sequel Youth and Family Services. If you have books that would appeal to girls in grades 6-12, please bring those to Mrs. Houk in the library.
What is Chronic Absenteeism?
Progress Report and Report Card Dates
Progress Reports:
*November 14, 2019
*February 6, 2020
*April 16, 2020
Report Cards:
*October 17, 2019
*January 7, 2020
*March 12, 2020
*May 28, 2020
2019-2020 Final Exam Dates
December 19, 2019
December 20, 2019
Spring Semester SENIOR Final Exam Dates:
May 14, 2019
May 15, 2019
Spring Semester 9-11 Final Exam Dates:
May 20, 2019
May 21, 2019
2019-2020 School Year
Graduation Information
Date: May 20, 2020
Time: 5:00 pm
Place: VBCC Prospt Arena
College Visits to MCHS
College Visitors- Please stop by and visit with these schools if you have questions regarding admissions and/or scholarships.
Upcoming Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS: Pick up copies of these outside the counselor office.
PAY ATTENTION TO DEADLINES.
ATTENTION - Important Info in regards to Entering our School
In an effort to keep safety a top priority all exterior doors will remain locked at all times (including the front entrance).
To enter MCHS:
Please push the RED button on the new Bell/Speaker/Camera system located in between the sets of main doors above the handicap access button.
Once you press the button please wait to be greeted and someone will help you. At that point the door will be unlocked to assist you with what you may need.
Please see picture for diagram.
INOW Parent Portal
INOW Parent Portal - you may view your students grades, attendance, etc in the INOW Parent Portal
1. Go to this link https://inow-madisonco.asc.edu/informationnow
2. Use these credentials when first prompted
a. User Name mcsparent
b. Password ilovemyschool
3. Once successfully logging in to this site, use your INOW user ID and password.
If you need a user name and password, please email Mrs. Smith our Registrar at kcsmith@mcssk12.org or call 256-851-3270
Driver's Permit
Please remember to get your “School Enrollment Form” before you apply for your driver’s permit. This form is required by the DMV for all students. It does have an expiration date (10 days) so have a date planned before you request the enrollment form.
Vistors per the MCHS Student Code of Conduct
Visitors
School policy is to accept only those visitors who have legitimate business at the school. A visitor is anyone not presently a student, teacher or employee of the Madison County Board of Education. All visitors will report to the principal’s office to sign in. Upon approval, a pass will be issued for the visit. Unauthorized visitors will be asked to leave and if they do not, the Madison County Sheriff’s Department will be called to remove them. This includes visiting in the parking lot, street and/or the school zone. Visitors are not permitted to eat lunch with students except with prior permission of the principal.
Outside Food
- Please remember we do not allow any outside food to be delivered to students.
Cell Phone Policy
Cell Phone Policy
Cell phones are permitted but with the following stipulations:
- Cell phone use is permit during break and during lunch only to be used in the Cafeteria.
- Cell phones are NOT permitted in the classroom unless a teacher has instructed use of such device.
- All ringers must be set to silent while on school campus
- Headphones and Ear buds are ONLY permitted if a teacher has instructed the students to use them. Headphones and Ear buds are NOT allowed during break or at lunch in the cafeteria.
- School administrators may make exceptions as to when and where cell phones may be used based on extenuating circumstances to serve a school purpose and need.
- Cell phones will be confiscated from students who violate this policy and will be returned 2 School Days after the cell phone is taken.
- If the phone is confiscated on a Friday, the phone is to be turned in to the front office immediately, the phone will be returned to the student at the end of the school day. The phone will be required to be turned back in to the front office before school begins (8:30am) on the following Monday. The student will NOT be reminded or asked for the phone on Monday. If the phone is NOT returned to the front office the student will be assigned AAP for 2 days.
- After the 3rd time the cell phone is taken a parent or guardian will be required to come and pick it up.
Violations of this policy will be handled the same as other similar violations of policies, rules and procedures by students in school. Each time a students communication devise is confiscated it will be held in the administration office.
Attendance Policy
Absence from School
Code of Alabama (1975) § 16-28-15
Every parent or custodian of any child required to attend school, shall, within three school days, explain the cause of any absence of the child. Failure to furnish explanation shall be admissible as evidence of the child being truant. A good cause or valid excuse explanation is outlined below:
Excused Absence
1X – Personal Illness Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School Students – A maximum of eight (8) absences for the school year shall be coded as an excused absence when a valid excuse is provided by the parent or custodian.
High School Students - A maximum of four (4) absences per semester shall be coded as an excused absence when a valid excuse is provided by the parent or custodian.
Dress Code
- Students please remember leggings/tights are NOT pants. If you choose to wear these articles of clothing please remember your shirt or dress must meet the finger tip length requirement. You will be sent home or asked to change if you are not to Dress Code standard.
- Pants with holes are NOT allowed. You will be sent home or asked to change if you are not to Dress Code standard.
Daily Announcements
Daily Announcements: Parents, if you are no longer interested in receiving the Tiger Paw (daily announcements) please log on to www.madison.k12.al.us , follow the steps below to leave the mailing list. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact the school at 256-776-6247.
- Click on ListServ (under Quick Links, bottom left side of page)
- Click on MCHS (left side of screen)
- Click on Join or Leave MCHS (right side of screen)
- Complete form
- Confirm email
Selective Service
When young men turn 18 they must register with Selective Service. Registering keeps you eligible for financial aid, government jobs, and job training. It’s quick; it’s easy; and it’s the law. To register for the Selective Service visit the post office or go online to sss.gov
Hot-Line Number
Student Harassment Policy
The Madison County School District:
Does not discriminate in admission, treatment, or access to programs or activities on the basis of race, religious preference, disability, age, gender, national origin, citizenship, non-English speaking ability, or homeless status. The Title IX and ADA Compliance Officer’s Contact Information: Mrs. Anna S. Watts, Coordinator of Pupil Services, 1275 F Jordan Rd., Building B, Huntsville, AL 35811; Telephone: 256-852-2557, ext. 1715; Fax #: 256-851-2127; Email address: awatts@madison.k12.al.us.