Families

All visitors must submit a photo ID and be checked in through the security vestibule at the front of the school (red awning entrance.)

PTO executives and other individuals needing to drop off medications, vaccination forms, meet with a counselor or administrator, etc., will be allowed to come into the building in limited numbers that may require waiting outside of the building for a brief period of time.

School tours are held throughout the year and are a great way to see our campus and enjoy our community. School tours are held weekly, January through March, during the MNPS optional lottery application season and monthly outside of the lottery window.

Tours are offered by a PTO representative for parents and guardians.

To schedule a tour of J.T. Moore, please fill out the tour form.

Would your prospective student like an opportunity to spend time with a JTM student and discover what a typical day in middle school is like? Having the opportunity to experience JTM during the school day is a great way for your student to experience everything JTM has to offer!

For more information, or to schedule a shadow day, please contact the school. 

Cars should enter the parking lot from the west end on the lot, closest to Green Hills Park, and rotate clockwise past the front of school, exiting onto Lone Oak Road, close to the intersection with Granny White Pike.

No pickup or drop off can occur within the semi-circle off Granny White–that loop is for buses only. You must wait in the car line to pick your child up from school. Please do not park down the street, on a side street, behind the school, etc., in order to avoid the car line. This creates a safety hazard for our children.

Cell phone use in the car line is strictly prohibited by law.

Before and Aftercare provided by the  YMCA Fun Company

• Beforecare Hours: 7-8:45 a.m. 
• Aftercare Hours: 3:55-6 p.m.

A schedule for early morning study hall will be provided each year. Parents will need to escort their children to the auditorium and sign them in on the first day, as well as complete the agreement letter (these will be available on the first day of study hall). As a reminder, study hall is a work period for students. Students must come and complete IXL, homework, and reading (in that order). Sitting and talking, or sitting quietly but unproductively, will result in a student being dismissed from study hall.

Unless your child is signed up for early morning study hall or enrolled in YMCA Fun Company, your child cannot be on the J.T. Moore campus before 8:40 a.m. Once enrolled, students cannot be dropped off for study hall before 7:30 a.m. YMCA Fun Company begins at 7 a.m. and is held in the cafeteria.

Students who arrive at 8:55 a.m. or later will have to be signed in by their parent/guardian. Students can no longer arrive late and sign themselves in. Please be on time to school.

Dismissal begins at 3:55 p.m. The car line operates in the same direction as drop-off. Please have your student’s name displayed in your vehicle's dashboard so that teachers can see it clearly and call into the school for your student.

Students cannot be dismissed early after 3:15 p.m. Please do not ask our office staff to violate this policy. If you have an emergency, please contact the principal.

After a student misses three days of school for any reason, a physician’s note will be required for an absence to be excused.

Students must be off campus by 4:25 p.m. unless they are enrolled in YMCA Fun Company, are participating in a sport, or are registered in an after-school club.

J.T. Moore has an on-site nurse for assistance with students' medical needs. She works in several schools and is not at J.T. Moore all day, every day. 

School sports begin right away in the fall. Any student who wants to try out for a team must have a completed sports physical dated after June 1. This is a yearly requirement and cannot be waived.  You can come into the front office for a paper copy.

All seventh graders must have an updated immunization record on file that includes the state required booster shots prior to the start of the year.

(Updated 2023)

At J. T. Moore Middle School, we prioritize the safety, focus, and well-being of our students. We believe that minimizing distractions and fostering a conducive learning environment is crucial for their academic success. Therefore, we have implemented a strict no cell phone policy during school hours. The following guidelines outline our policy:

Cell phones are strictly prohibited during school hours, which includes class time, passing periods, and any other school-related activities. In terms of this policy, school hours are from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. and include study hall (7:30 -8:40 a.m.) and YMCA Fun Company (7 -8:40 a.m.)

All cell phones must be turned off, not on silent or vibrate, and stored away securely in backpacks, lockers, or designated areas provided by the school. Use of cell phones for any purpose, including texting, calling, and browsing the internet, is not permitted. Headphones, earbuds, or any other audio accessories connected to a cell phone are also prohibited.

Any student found in possession of or using a cell phone during school hours will be subject to disciplinary action, as outlined in the school’s discipline policy.

Exceptions

We understand that there may be exceptional circumstances where students need access to a cell phone for safety reasons or emergencies. In such cases, students must request permission from a teacher or administrator, and they will be escorted to a designated area to use their cell phone under supervision.

Consequences

Instances of non-compliance with the no cell phone policy will result in disciplinary action. Repeat offenses may lead to more severe disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion from school.

Students who are found to be using their phones during school hours will have their phones taken up and placed in the locked safe in the front office. The principal must meet with the parent and student before the phone is returned. There are no warnings given and this meeting must occur after the first offense before the phone is returned.

The principal, Dr. Hughes, has scheduled Monday mornings from 8 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. to meet with those parents and students whose phones have been locked up due to violation of the cell phone policy. He will only meet on Monday mornings. Thus, parents cannot come up to the school to meet and get their child’s phone back before Monday morning. 

If a second violation of this policy occurs, the parent will need to meet with the principal and provide proof of ownership of the phone, i.e., cell phone bill, proof of purchase, etc., before the phone is returned, and the student will no longer be permitted to have the phone at school.

Any student who refuses to relinquish their phone if found to be violating the cell phone policy will be suspended from school. The parent must pick the student up and the student will no longer be able to bring a phone to school.

Parent/Guardian Support

We kindly request the support and cooperation of all parents/guardians in reinforcing this no cell phone policy with their child. It is essential to discuss the importance of minimizing distractions and maintaining focus during school hours.

We understand that cell phones can provide a means of communication and convenience. However, we believe that by setting boundaries and eliminating distractions, we can create an optimal learning environment that promotes engagement, collaboration, and academic growth.

If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding the no cell phone policy, please feel free to contact the school administration. 

There are more than 80 landlines in the school, and parents needing to get in touch with their children can call the front office at 615-298-8095.