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?
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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
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To meet new
people
To develop new
skills and
interests
To explore your
goals for the
future
More Independence
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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
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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
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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
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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
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DCMS will open at 7:45
a.m.
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Students will begin to
transition to their
homebase at 8:20 a.m.
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Class begins at 8:30
a.m.
Car-riders should
enter/exit via the Mt.
Gallant Road entrance.
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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
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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