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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. 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 – – – – 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