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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, Rock Hill School District’s newest middle school. I am excited about building a foundation for our facility and working to create a dynamic learning organization.
- [email protected] - 803-985-1700
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 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.
Mr. Curtis – Assistant PrincipalMrs. Phillips – Guidance 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 *French *Careers and Tech.*Computer Technology *Piano
A Typical Day at DCMS
Homebase Attendance/Announcements
Class Changes Walking through the halls (3-minutes)
Core Classes 60 minutes Math, Science, English, Social Studies
Lunch 30 minutes
Electives 45 minutes (x2)
Enrichment 42 minutes (x1)
What is Enrichment?
More Opportunities for Direct Instruction Gifted and Talented Instruction Remediation/Additional Academic Assistance
Opportunities
To meet new people
To develop new skills and interests
To explore your goals for the future
More ChoicesYou can take part in extracurricular activities
such as….
*Law Enforcement Club *Step Team
*Yearbook *Girl Scouts *Book Club Club
*Student Council *Chorus, Band, or Orchestra
Some groups may go on field trips to interesting places
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.
More Independence
Sit anywhere in the cafeteria and have more food choices
Have 3-4 minutes between classes
Friends +/- Keep belongings in
a locker
Keep your Locker Keep your Locker NeatNeat
A messy locker can slow you down and make you late for class. Stopping to talk
to your friends at your locker can, too. Try to keep your conversations brief.
What can fit into a locker?
Home away from home
Jacket/purse
Books/Folders
Standard Code of Dress
Shirts: Any solid colored polo or collared shirt (shirts should not have logos, stripes, etc.)
Pants/Shorts/Skirts: Navy, black, or khaki Belts Shoes
Now Lets Meet Some 6th Graders
Phoenix Brice John David Collins Claire Robinson Emily Baker John David Rinehart Pierce Tucker
Dress Down Days
Students will have opportunities to dress down.
Use Your Agenda-Use Your Agenda-
It helps you stay on track. Take it to every class. Write all homework, meetings or practices in it. It also has a calendar and your hall passport inside.
Be Sure You Understand Your Be Sure You Understand Your Assignments
If you have questions… ask!
Other students may have the same questions.
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. 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.
Our Students See and hear from our own students
about the transition to middle school.
We’re Glad To We’re Glad To Have You At Have You At
DCMSDCMS
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.
[email protected]://dc.rock-hill.k12.sc.us