Transcript Slide 1
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]
- 803-985-1700
Mrs. Burns – Assistant Principal
Ms. Plantz – School Counselor
How is Dutchman Creek
Different?
Lockers
DCMS is different
from elementary school.
You will have. . .
A Busier Schedule
You will have 7 classes per day:
*Math
*Social Studies
*PE/Health
*Science
*Language Arts
*Enrichment
*Elective(s)
Elective Choices
*Band (year-long)
*Chorus (year-long)
*Orchestra (year-long)
*Home Arts
*Art
*Spanish
*French
*Careers and Tech.
*Computer Technology
*Piano
What is Enrichment?
More opportunities for direct instruction
Gifted and Talented Instruction
Remediation/additional assistance
More Choices
You can take part in extracurricular activities
such as….
*Law Enforcement Club
*Yearbook
Club
*Step Team
*Girl Scouts
*Student Council
*Book
club
*Chorus, Band, or
Orchestra
Some groups may go on field trips to
interesting places
Opportunities
To meet new
people
To develop new
skills and
interests
To explore your
goals for the
future
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
Grading Scale
93
85
77
70
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100 = A
92 = B
84 = C
76 = D
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.
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
Assignments
If you have questions… ask!
Other students may have the same questions.
What can fit into a locker?
Home away
from home
Jacket/purse
Books/Folders
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.
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.
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 - [email protected]
Mrs. Burns [email protected]
Ms. Plantz - [email protected]
http://dc.rock-hill.k12.sc.us