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Welcome to Dutchman Creek Middle School. Mr. Williams- Principal. It is my distinct pleasure to serve as the principal of Dutchman Creek. I am looking forward to working with you next year. - nwilliams@rhmail.org 803-985-1706.
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Mr. Williams- Principal It is my distinct pleasure to serve as the principal of Dutchman Creek. I am looking forward to working with you next year. - nwilliams@rhmail.org • 803-985-1706
Ms. Cobb – Assistant PrincipalMr. Phillips – School Counselor
How is Dutchman Creek Different? Classes Lockers Teams DCMS is different from elementary school. You will have. . .
A Busier Schedule You will have 7 classes per day: *Math *Science *Language Arts *Social Studies *Enrichment *PE/Health *Elective(s) Elective Choices *Band (year-long) *Chorus (year-long) *Orchestra (year-long) *Home Arts *Art *Spanish *Careers and Tech. *Computer Technology *Piano
What is Enrichment? • More opportunities for direct instruction • Gifted and Talented Instruction • Remediation/additional assistance
More ChoicesYou can take part in extracurricular activities such as…. *Law Enforcement Club *Step Team *Yearbook *212 *Book Club *180 *Academic Challenge *Student Council *Chorus, Band, or Orchestra Some groups may go on field trips to interesting places
Grading Scale 93 – 100 = A 85 – 92 = B 77 – 84 = C 70 – 76 = D
Common Core Standards • South Carolina has adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for K-12 English language arts and mathematics. • The CCSS standards provide a consistent framework to prepare students for success in college or the 21st century workplace.
More Independence • Sit anywhere in the cafeteria and have more food choices • Have 3-4 minutes between classes • Wear a PE uniform ($15) • Make new friends/lose some old ones • Keep belongings in a locker
Standard Code of Dress • Shirts: Any solid colored polo or collared shirt (shirts should not have logos, stripes, etc.) • Pants/Shorts/Skirts: Navy, black, brown, gray or khaki • Belts • Shoes
Dress Down Days • Students will have opportunities to dress down.
Opportunities • To meet new people • To develop new skills and interests • To explore your goals for the future
Course Selection Sheets • Soon you and your child will be choosing his/her classes for 6th grade. The courseselection sheet looks like…..
Schedules • You will receive your schedule in the mail approximately 1 week before school begins. • You will have opportunities to visit the campus prior to the first day of school. • You will have an opportunity to attend the first day of school with your 6th grader!
DCMS will open at 7:45 a.m. Students will begin to transition to their homebase at 8:20 a.m. Class begins at 8:30 a.m. Car-riders should enter/exit via the Mt. Gallant Road entrance. The Car pool lane is behind the school – afternoon only. Parents should enter/exit via the Museum Road entrance. Bus-riders should enter/exit via the Museum Road entrance. Feel free to contact the Transportation Complex at 980-2022 if you have questions. Transportation Information
Starting Middle School is a BIG STEP!! It means you’re getting older. It’s okay to feel…
Excited- There are many great opportunities to look forward to! • Nervous- Starting middle school can be a little scary. Don’t worry… lots of other students (and parents) will feel nervous as well! _____________________________________ • Sad- It can be hard if you aren’t in the same classes with your friends. You will have opportunities to make new friends in middle school.
Contact Information • Please check the school web page or contact us if you have any questions as your child makes this transition to middle school. 985-1700 Mr. Williams - Nwilliams@rhmail.org Ms. Cobb – Scobb@rhmail.org Mr. Phillips – Aphillips@rhmail.org http://dc.rock-hill.k12.sc.us
Thank you for joining us this evening! We look forward to seeing you in fall! Please place your comment cards in the green bins as you exit.