Principal's Corner

Welcome to E.J. King High School

Dear Cobra Families,

I hope this message finds you well and that you are enjoying a restful summer. As we prepare for an exciting 2025–2026 school year at E.J. King Middle High School, I would like to share some important updates and invite you to upcoming events that will help set the tone for a successful year.

We are transitioning to a 7-period school day to maximize instructional time and increase daily teacher-student interaction. This change aligns with DoDEA Administrative Instruction 1367.01, which emphasizes the importance of instructional hours in awarding course credit.

This new schedule increases total instructional time by 77 hours and 45 minutes over the year, equivalent to nearly 10 additional school days. Students will now have 27 more minutes of learning each day, which will positively impact academic performance and engagement.

Additionally, 1st and 7th periods have been extended to provide students with time to visit their lockers at the beginning and end of the day, supporting smoother transitions and better organization.

Most importantly, under this new schedule, students will have the opportunity to see all of their teachers every day. This consistent daily contact will help strengthen student-teacher relationships, improve communication, and provide more opportunities for timely academic support.

With this change, we are removing the seminar period. While this is a significant shift, we are confident our teachers will continue to support students with make-up work and remediation. Teachers will use strategies like “Cobra Time,” which is intentional, teacher-scheduled time for students to catch up on assignments or receive extra help.

We understand that change can bring both excitement and uncertainty. Please be assured that our team is dedicated to supporting every student and family throughout this transition. This new schedule will provide more consistent learning opportunities and better outcomes for all Cobras.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to seeing you at Sneak Peek Day and kicking off a fantastic school year together!

Warm regards,
Ms. Jennifer Gamble
Principal
EJ King Middle High School