Information

2020-2021 50z Catamount School Remote Instruction Plan

2020-2021 TCS Plan B Info for Families

Dr. Tammy Barron serves as our EC Coordinator and can be reached at tlbarron@wcu.edu

Information on EC services for North Carolina students is available at ec.ncpublicschools.gov

The Catamount School participates in state required assessments for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. All students will take the appropriate End of Grade (EOG) exam and, if enrolled, the Math 1 End of Course (EOC) exam. Angela Lunsford serves as the Test Coordinator and can be reached at alunsford@wcu.edu
Testing and Assessment Policy

The Catamount School is a public school open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Jackson County residents who meet certain criteria as explained in our admission policy. The Catamount School will begin enrollment for the upcoming school year in March.
Admissions Policy

Title I - Parent and Family Engagement

Links for families regarding homelessness:

• North Carolina Homeless Education Website
• Parent/Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Rights
• LEA/Charter School/Lab School Homeless Data
• TCS Homeless Information 20222023
• National Center for Homeless Education Parent Brochure

Title IX Policy

Bullying and Non-Discrimination Policy

Following state legislation, the Catamount School has an Advisory Board made up of the Dean of the College of Education of Allied Professions (CEAP), the Jackson County Public Schools Superintendent, and others. The duties of the Advisory Board are as follows:

• Monitor the operations of the laboratory school and the distribution of moneys allocated for such operations.
• Recommend to the Chancellor necessary policy, program, and administration modifications.
• Evaluate biennially the performance of the principal and recommend corresponding action to the Chancellor.
• Annually review evaluations of the laboratory school's operation and research findings.

Advisory Board Membership

For further information on the Advisory Board, please contact the office of the Dean of CEAP at 828.227.3303

Roles and Responsibilities of Administration

Supporting Committees and Roles

Job Postings for the Catamount School and WCU can be found here.

Counselors are available for Catamount School students. Counseling services are coordinated through Dr. Lisen Roberts. She can be reached at lroberts@wcu.edu

Homeless Liaison contact is Angela Lunsford. She can be reached at alunsford@wcu.edu.

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for Families

Catamount School Academic Calendar 2022-2023

 

The Catamount School welcomes volunteers. Parents and community members wishing to volunteer should reach out to Ms. Elders at klelders@wcu.edu
Volunteer Agreement and Code of Conduct