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Welcome to Dutchman Creek Middle School
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.
- [email protected] - 803-985-1706
Ms. Cobb – Assistant PrincipalMr. Phillips – School Counselor
How is Dutchman Creek Different?
ClassesLockers
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 = A85 – 92 = B77 – 84 = C70 – 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 course selection 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!
Transportation Information 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.
Starting Middle Starting Middle School is a BIG STEP!!School is a BIG STEP!!
It means you’re getting older. It’s okay to feel…
Excited- Excited- There are many great opportunities to look forward to!
Nervous- Nervous- Starting middle school can be a little scary. Don’t worry… lots of
other students (and parents) will feel nervous as well!
__________________________________________________________________________ Sad- 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.
We’re Glad To We’re Glad To Have You At Have You At
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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.
985-1700Mr. Williams - [email protected]. Cobb – [email protected]. Phillips – [email protected]
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.
