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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 

 

AIG Plan

AIG Goals

AIG Identification of Students

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. Sarah Tatham serves as the Test Coordinator and can be reached at statham@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

The Catamount School Student Handbook 25-26

Parent's Guide to Student Achievement

Middle School Information for Parent Achievement Guide

Code of Student Conduct and Behavior Policy

Assessment of Students Policy

Suspension/Expulsion Policy

Student Discipline Hearing Procedures Policy

Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying

Pre-August 2024 Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures

Title IX Prohibited Conduct Policy & Procedures – for acts occurring on or after August 1, 2024

Student Discipline-Restraint Policy

Disability Discipline Policy

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disabilities

Rights of Student with Disabilities

Weapons and Explosives Prohibited Policy

Threat Safey Policy

Notice of Parental Rights

Surveys of Students

Parental Involvement

Comprehensive Health Education Program

Selection of Instructional Materials

Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Resources

Pregnant and Parenting Students and Employees

Administering Medicine to Students

Emergency Administration of Naloxone

Emergency Epinephrine Auto-Injector Devices

Internet Safety

Technology Responsible Use

 

Title I - Parent and Family Engagement

Links for families regarding homelessness:

• National Center for Homeless Education Parent Brochure

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 828.227.3306

Roles and Responsibilities of Administration

Supporting Committees and Roles

 

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 Sarah Tatham. She can be reached at statham@wcu.edu.

Students who are identified as EL (English Learner) are entitled to services, and those services will be provided through either 91Èȱ¬Íø or a contracted agent.

ENGLISH LEARNERS- TITLE III, ELL contact: Angela Lunsford 828-331-1775 alunsford@wcu.edu 

Catamount School Academic Calendar 2025-2026

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

2025-26 Electives:
Theatre
Cherokee Language
Robotics
Mythology
Art
Literary Magazine

2025-26 Clubs:
Student Leadership
Eco Club
Community Service
Pickleball
Book Club

2025-26 Athletics:
Girls and Boys Cross Country
Girls and Boys Track