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DUnedin highland Middle school

Dunedin Highland Middle School is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment, inspiring excellence in educational practices and student achievement, and demonstrating pride in our school community. We offer rigorous academic programs, a wide range of clubs and competitions, team sports, arts programs, and cutting-edge technology. Join us and be a part of our vibrant learning community!

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DUnedin highland Middle school

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  1. DUnedin highland Middle school PrincipalAssistant PrincipalsMichael VasalloCalla Alford, Toni Powers, Jenieff Watson

  2. DHMS School Vision Dunedin Highland Middle School will establish a close working relationship with our neighboring community, demonstrating pride and respect for diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, striving for 100% student success. We look to be a leader in cutting-edge technology, research-based learning strategies, and professionally developed educators. School Mission Dunedin Highland Middle School will close the achievement gap and open new learning opportunities to ensure that all of our scholars make academic gains by providing a safe and respectful environment, inspiring excellence in educational practices and student achievement, and demonstrating pride in our school community. CORE VALUESRespect, Excellence, and Pride!

  3. 5 Great Reasons to Get excited for 2019-20 ACADEMY INSTRUCTION!Teams of amazing teachers work with our students to ensure rigor, relevance, and relationships through our academies focusing on STEAM, AVID, and Gifted education. CLUBS AND COMPETITION WINNERS! Odyssey of the Mind, National History Day, Mighty Mu, Science Olympiad, Stock Market Challenge, Future Cities, Essay Contests, Art Exhibitions, Interact, Builders Club, Principal’s Multicultural Committee, Girlfriends, 5000 Role Models and more! TEAM SPORTS!Volleyball, Basketball, & Track ARTS!Programs dedicated to the fine arts and music! Highlights include Visual Art, Chorus, Orchestra, Highland Dance, and our award winning Pipe Band! TECH! Smart Classrooms: Smart Boards, Smart Response Systems, Video Recording Technology, iPads & Computer Labs! Students earn enrolled in tech courses can earn Microsoft Industry Certification. We also have afterschool STEM!

  4. Stay Organized! – Lockers, & Binders! • All 6th graders expected to use a LOCKER! This is the best place to secure your belongings! Reminder: Do not share your combination with anyone. Lockers will be assigned during the first weeks of school. Students must purchase a lock from the school ($5) in order to be assigned a locker. You are not permitted to carry bags from class to class. • All 6th graders are expected to use a BINDER! The AVID binder is an organizational tool to help students maintain notes and school work in one place. Students are expected to maintain a binder, along with all of the necessary items needed. They are expected to keep it organized using the AVID methods they will be taught.

  5. School Hours & Schedule School Hours: 9:40am – 4:10pm. Breakfast begins at 9:10am 7 Period Day 4 Required Courses (Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies (1) of each). 1 Elective course 1 Physical Education course 1 Reading class is required for all 6th graders *Reading class and/or Math Intervention is provided to students who are below the proficiency level as measured by the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA). 30 minutes of lunch daily 4 minutes of passing time between classes

  6. School Lunch and Breakfast • School Lunch costs $2.50 per student per day • If your family has needs, please make sure you fill out the free/reduced lunch app next Fall • School Breakfast is free for all students

  7. Communication • Starting in July, you will receive weekly phone calls from the Principal on Monday nights at 6:00pm • The same phone call will go out in an email to all parents with an email address in Portal • The email version will include web links and attachments of documents discussed in the message • To make sure your phone number and email are up to date, login to your Portal account and update them

  8. Communication School Website: http://www.pcsb.org/dunedin-ms Administration, Counselor, Clerk, and Teacher email addresses are available on our website. School Phone: (727) 469-4112 Twitter: @dunedin_middle Facebook: @dunedinhighlandmiddle PTA Facebook:@DHMSPTA Band Boosters Facebook:@DHMSPipeBand

  9. Course Request Sheet

  10. ELECTIVES

  11. BAND and ORCHESTRA Are you interested in learning a new instrument? Are you passionate about music? Are you a future Highlander looking to become a piper and compete on the local and even national level?

  12. CHORUS or DRILL & SCOTTISH DANCE Are you a performer?Are you passionate about sharing your voice with the world?Are your ready to experience the joy and precision of drill team and dance?

  13. AVID Are you a leader? Are you excited about becoming a student ambassador?Are you determined to go to college?Are you passionate about your learning and eager to have a competitive edge in your advanced classes?

  14. THE WHEEL

  15. Colored Stars: • Red #1 • Yellow #2 • Blue #3 • Green #4 • Purple #5 • Silver #6 Save the Date! Camp Highlander 6th Grade Orientation July 15 or 16, 2019

  16. See you in August!

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