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Course Selection Night for Incoming 6 th Grade Parents Welcome To DMS!!

Welcome to DMS! Join us for course selection guidance and details on subjects, activities, and choices for your child's 6th-grade year. Learn about world language, music, math options, and more. Plan your child's academic path with our help!

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Course Selection Night for Incoming 6 th Grade Parents Welcome To DMS!!

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  1. Course Selection Night for Incoming 6th Grade ParentsWelcome To DMS!! We look forward to having you and your children with us next year.

  2. AGENDA • Introductions • Program of Studies and Course Selection • World Language choices • Music choices • Middle School Schedule • After School Activities • WEB

  3. What Courses Are Required? • Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies, and Science • World Language, Music • Physical Education/Health, STEM, and Art

  4. What Choices Have To Be Made? • Choose a World Language: French, Latin, Spanish or Beginning Mandarin. • Choose a Music: Band, Chorus, Orchestra, or General Music

  5. Math Classes • There are 2 math courses: Honors Math 6 and Math 6 • Grade 5 teacher’s recommendation can be found on your child’s Aspen student portal.

  6. Math • There is no tracking • Students can change levels in later years • All students can progress to all higher level math courses in middle school and high school

  7. Math Placement Review Form online now • If you choose a course that is different from the recommendation, you MUST speak with your child’s teacher and complete a placement review form • Forms are online on the DMS website. • Placement Review forms should be filled out by April 27, 2018.

  8. World Language • Spanish • French • Latin • Beginning Mandarin • It is important that you also sign up for an Alternative language course!

  9. Music • Band • Orchestra • Chorus • General Music

  10. What Now? • Review the Program of Studies on the DMS Website • Course Selection online – must use the Student’s username and password. • All posts must be completed by between Friday, April 13 and Friday April 27, 2018.

  11. Course Selection Process • Your child will received the Course Selection letter to bring home in their backpack. Directions and FAQs are on the DMS website under Student Services > Guidance>Course Selection Information. (Scroll down to Grade 5) • Use your Child’s login and password to access their Aspen information. Click on the MY INFO top tab and then click the REQUESTS side-tab. • When you finish the course selection process make sure you click POST.

  12. Honors Math 6 Honors Math 6

  13. How Does The Schedule Work? • We are on a 14 day rotating schedule • We have 5 blocks a day • We have 7 Periods of classes that rotate • It’s really easy…for the kids • Teachers help students until everyone is familiar with the building and the schedule

  14. 6th Grade Schedule & Courses of Study

  15. 6th Grade Schedule & Courses of Study

  16. After School Activities • Teachers are available for extra help • Co-curricular program with lots of choices • Music, drama, homework club, community service and lots more • More information in the fall!

  17. WEB • Where Everyone Belongs • Mr. Corbin and Mrs. Geary • New Student Orientation • The day before school starts Aug. 28 • 8 am to 12:30 pm • DMS Gym

  18. How Parents Can Help • Be positive with your student ~ Middle School is exciting! • Partner with us, we value and want your input and feedback • Consider being involved in the PTO or School Council • Feel free to be in touch with any questions

  19. Any Questions?? Thanks for coming! Enjoy the rest of your evening!

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