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GALAXY MIDDLE
2400 Eustace Ave
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 575-4144
    School Information

    ​​​​​​​​​Galaxy Middle School 

    2400 Eustace Avenue
    Deltona, FL  32725 
    (386) 575-4144
    Fax (386) 968-0016
     
    Principal: ​
     
    Office Hours (Monday through Friday):  
              8:30am - 4:30pm

    Student Hours:  9:30am - 4:15pm 
    Early Release Hours:  9:30am - 3:15pm 
    Registra​tion Hours: 8:00am – 11:00pm and 2:00pm – 4:00pm
    Registration:  Please call for an appointment.

    Attendance

    Please review Attendance Information to view complete details about attendance.

    Change of Address

    Parent/Guardians are to notify the office immediately of any change in address, telephone number or guardianship. To change an address, you must have proof of new residence (copy of lease or rental agreement, bill​ of sale or deed, utility bill or homeowner's insurance). 

    Cellphone Procedures

    To view the policies and procedures regarding cellphone usage, please read Middle School and Combined Middle.pdfMiddle School and Combined Middle/High School Cellular Telephone Procedures.

    Emergency Cards

    Each student must have an emergency card on file in the house office. Emergency cards will be checked when early release of students is requested and when it is necessary to contact parent/guardian in an emergency. Updated names and numbers are essential!

    Medication

    Students may not carry medications on campus. All medications are to be kept in the clinic. Students requiring prescription medications must have authorization forms on file in the clinic signed by the physician and the parent/guardian. These forms are available from the clinic or main office. ANY EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY MUST BE APPROVED BY THE PRINCIPAL. 

    Parent Conferences

    Any payments made by check for fund raisers, PE uniforms, book orders, obligations, field studies, etc., should be made payable to Galaxy Middle School. Please indicate the student's name and grade on checks. Checks will not be accepted during the month of May.

    Progress Reports

    Reports of student progress will be given to students to take home to parents during the middle of each nine-week grading period. Parents who do not receive this report should call the appropriate house office to arrange to pick up a copy of the report. You should review the report with your child and take appropriate action according to the report. Praise, encouragement or a conference might be in order.

    Schedule Changes

    Only a guidance counselor or an administrator may initiate a student schedule change.

    Special Occasions

    Flowers, balloons, etc., other than those available at school-sponsored events, may not be delivered to a student to acknowledge a special occasion. These items disrupt the educational process. If they are delivered to the school, they will be kept in the house office until the end of the day.

    Work Detail

    Work detail may be assigned for some infractions. This may consist of lunch duty, grounds duty or other housekeeping duty. Please refer to The Secondary School Student and Family Policy Guide and Code of Student Conduct and Discipline 2004-2005. 

    Directions

    From the intersection of US 17-92 (Woodland Blvd.) and SR 44 (New York Ave.) proceed south on 17-92. Merge onto SR 472 east, which becomes Howland Boulevard. Travel over I-4 and proceed east on Howland Blvd. approximately 2 miles to Providence Blvd. Turn right on Providence Blvd. and travel approximately 1 mile to Eustace Ave. Turn right on Eustace Ave. The school is located on the left.

    I-95 Exit I-95 at I-4 west. Exit I-4 at SR 472 east, which becomes Howland Blvd. Continue east on Howland Blvd. approximately 2 miles to Providence Blvd. Turn right on Providence Blvd. and travel approximately 1 mile to Eustace Ave. Turn right on Eustace Ave. The school is located on the left.

    NSB Take SR 44 west to I-4 west. Exit I-4 at SR 472 east, which becomes Howland Blvd. Continue east on Howland Blvd. approximately 2 miles to Providence Blvd. Turn right on Providence Blvd. and travel approximately 1 mile to Eustace Ave. Turn right on Eustace Ave. The school is located on the left.

    NW Take SR 17 to 17-92. Proceed south on 17-92 and merge onto SR 472 east, which becomes Howland Boulevard. Travel over I-4 and proceed east on Howland Blvd. approximately 2 miles to Providence Blvd. Turn right on Providence Blvd. and travel approximately 1 mile to Eustace Ave. Turn right on Eustace Ave. The school is located on the left.
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    ​​​     ​Mission Statement

    "If we create classroom environments​ of rigorous, ambitious instruction by utilizing differentiated instruction, data analysis, and increased effective teacher reflection, then all students will achieve learning gains."​​​​​​​​​

     
     

    Important Extensions

    -Cafeteria 44699

    -Clinic 44698

    -Front Office 44400

    -Guidance 44469

    -Media 44696

     

     

     
     

    Homework Hotline

    If a student is absent he/she should call the homework hotline for homework. When a student has an extended excused absence (three or more days), a parent/guardian may request work. Please allow sufficient time for teachers to gather materials. Directions for the Homework hotlines are as follows: Dial 575-4144 for all grade levels. In order to reach 6th grade, press 6 then follow the prompts. To reach the 7th grade, press 7 then follow the prompts. To reach the 8th grade press 8 and follow the prompts.

    Exams

    End-of-course examinations are required for semester and yearlong courses. They will count as a major test grade.

     

     

     
     

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are LOANED to the students free of charge. Since most books have to be used again, it is required that books be handled with care. Damaged or lost books will be charged to student/parent.

     
     

    Make-Up Work

    For an excused absence, reasonable time will be allowed for the student to make up work required for credit. For a suspension or other unexcused absences, make-up work may be required for credit. It is the student's responsibility to request missing assignments from his/her teacher.

     

     

     
     

    Lost and Found

    The LOST AND FOUND is located in each house office as well as the main office. Students are urged to secure their books and personal items at all times to avoid the possibility of loss or theft.

     

     

     
     

    Assemblies

    Students will have the opportunity to attend assemblies. They are expected to be attentive and courteous. Students failing to follow the standards of good behavior during an assembly will be removed, and disciplinary action will be taken.