About Our School
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CMS Facts:
Campus Opened: August 2008 School Population: 1239 Grades Served - 6th, 7th, 8th Mascot: Cowboy Colors: Blue and Silver School Song Lyrics: Debuted at Pep Rally 12/12/08 School Hours: 8:45 a.m. - 3:52 p.m. 2019 Lip Dub: Our first ever CMS Lip Dub created and produced by your 2018-2019 8th graders as a legacy to their amazing experiences at Cockrill. |
Cowboy C.R.E.E.D
CREED [kreed] noun 1. A system or formula of beliefs, principles, or opinions. 2. The essence of our culture at Cockrill Middle School. C ourage R espect E xcellence E mpathy D etermination |
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I find out what bus route to take?
MISD has contracted with Durham Bus Company. A representative from Durham will be at Schedule Pick Up and bus assignments will be made at that time. Additionally, the bus routes will be posted in the McKinney Courier Gazette. For other bus information, please contact Durham Bus Company directly at 972-542-8316. You can also use this link to see what bus routes for your student.
When does the school day start and end at CMS?
School begins at 8:45 AM each day and ends at 3:52 PM. The doors to the school open at 8:15 AM. Students may not be dropped off before this time as no one is on duty to supervise.
How much do meals cost and can you suggest methods of payment?
Both lunch and breakfast are served at CMS. Students may also purchase lunch items in our snack bar. A "Point of Sale System" is used for making purchases in the cafeteria. Parents are encouraged to pay by check by the week or month. Money is posted to the student's account and daily transactions are deducted. A representative from Aramark Food Service should be on campus during Schedule Pick Up so you may prepay for lunches.
What is the dress code?
Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct for detailed information. CMS administrators and teachers are committed to enforcing MISD's Dress Code Policy (found here). Just some reminders for you as you begin your back to school shopping:
* No spaghetti straps or tank tops.
* No tummies showing.
* No sagging pants or underwear showing.
* No short shorts.
* No tee shirts depicting music groups, violence, drugs, alcohol or tobacco products.
First time violators will be allowed to phone home for a replacement garment. After that, the student will be provided an appropriate garment to wear in exchange for the offending garment.
Can we carry backpacks and gym bags?
Yes, they are allowed in classes unless teacher advises otherwise.
Will students have lockers?
Students will be issued a locker. Locks are permanently installed on the lockers and the students will receive their combinations on the first day of school.
What is Club CREED?
Club CREED is a course on every child's schedule. This is the CMS advisory course which gives our students and staff a unique opportunity to practice team building, develop positive relationships, learn helpful social skills, monitor academic progress and promote our school's pillars of character development. These include:Courage, Respect, Empathy, Excellence, and Determination.
Club CREED will meet after 1st period each day. Classes will be assigned by grade level, so grade levels will not be mixed.
Please check our newsletter, the Cowboy Courier for additional information. The Cowboy Courier can be found weekly on our Cockrill Facebook page and the website homepage.
How do I find out what bus route to take?
MISD has contracted with Durham Bus Company. A representative from Durham will be at Schedule Pick Up and bus assignments will be made at that time. Additionally, the bus routes will be posted in the McKinney Courier Gazette. For other bus information, please contact Durham Bus Company directly at 972-542-8316. You can also use this link to see what bus routes for your student.
When does the school day start and end at CMS?
School begins at 8:45 AM each day and ends at 3:52 PM. The doors to the school open at 8:15 AM. Students may not be dropped off before this time as no one is on duty to supervise.
How much do meals cost and can you suggest methods of payment?
Both lunch and breakfast are served at CMS. Students may also purchase lunch items in our snack bar. A "Point of Sale System" is used for making purchases in the cafeteria. Parents are encouraged to pay by check by the week or month. Money is posted to the student's account and daily transactions are deducted. A representative from Aramark Food Service should be on campus during Schedule Pick Up so you may prepay for lunches.
What is the dress code?
Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct for detailed information. CMS administrators and teachers are committed to enforcing MISD's Dress Code Policy (found here). Just some reminders for you as you begin your back to school shopping:
* No spaghetti straps or tank tops.
* No tummies showing.
* No sagging pants or underwear showing.
* No short shorts.
* No tee shirts depicting music groups, violence, drugs, alcohol or tobacco products.
First time violators will be allowed to phone home for a replacement garment. After that, the student will be provided an appropriate garment to wear in exchange for the offending garment.
Can we carry backpacks and gym bags?
Yes, they are allowed in classes unless teacher advises otherwise.
Will students have lockers?
Students will be issued a locker. Locks are permanently installed on the lockers and the students will receive their combinations on the first day of school.
What is Club CREED?
Club CREED is a course on every child's schedule. This is the CMS advisory course which gives our students and staff a unique opportunity to practice team building, develop positive relationships, learn helpful social skills, monitor academic progress and promote our school's pillars of character development. These include:Courage, Respect, Empathy, Excellence, and Determination.
Club CREED will meet after 1st period each day. Classes will be assigned by grade level, so grade levels will not be mixed.
Please check our newsletter, the Cowboy Courier for additional information. The Cowboy Courier can be found weekly on our Cockrill Facebook page and the website homepage.
About Dr. Jack Cockrill
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Dr. Jack Cockrill came to McKinney ISD in 1989, just as the District began an unprecedented period of growth. The McKinney ISD Board of Trustees chose him to lead the district during a period of rapid growth and to create a global vision that would move the district into the 21st century. Dr. Cockrill received a master’s degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a Doctorate of Education from East Texas State University.
During the ten years he served as superintendent (1989-1999), Dr. Cockrill led a number of initiatives. Dr. Jack Cockrill served as superintendent of McKinney ISD for an ambitious decade in our district’s history (1989-1999). As his namesake’s school celebrates their 10th anniversary, the passionate educator walked the halls of Cockrill, visited several classrooms and encouraged students to “bump up against excellence”. Here’s a short highlight of his visit to Cockrill Middle School. Dr. Cockrill has been an educator for 55 years, and his passion for leading students to greatness has not diminished one bit! |