Building the Why to Desert Sky The Mission of Desert Sky Middle School is to prepare all students to be active, productive and successful problem solvers in our ever changing world.

Upcoming Dates to Remember Middle School 101 May 4th, 6:30-7:30PM Cafeteria Back to School Day at DSMS August 3rd 8:00am- 6:00pm DSMS Leadership Camp July 27-30th Athletics – Volleyball Camp July 27th-30th

Join the best! Desert Sky earned the top score of any middle school in DVUSD and earned a “B” label from the Arizona Department of Education. 5 of our current teachers have been named Teachers of the Year in the DVUSD.

What does this mean for your Desert Sky student? We are a Title 1 Campus What does this mean for your Desert Sky student? Math Intervention Teacher Intervention Coach Reading Intervention Teacher Additional paraprofessional support to math classrooms Extended Day in English/Language Arts and Math After school buses on Tuesdays-Thursdays Academic Academy Classes for additional support

Technology iPads, Smart Boards, laptops, and document cameras utilized in classrooms Students can able to bring their own electronic devices to use in class Real time interactions mingling technology with educational pursuits Aligned focus to support the College and Career Ready Standards Enrichment opportunities for continued learning beyond the classroom Direct focus on creating and supporting a tech savvy global thinker State testing, AzMERIT, will be computer-based at DSMS

Counselors Becky Schultz – 8th grade Erica Honaker – 7th grade Registrar Julie Culp 602-476-6506

Bridge to DVHS English Language Arts Physical Education Math Science Social Studies World Language Spanish 1-2 (high school credit) Algebra 1-2 (high school credit) Geometry (high school credit) Physical Education Exploratories Paxton Action Lab Woodshop Art Electives 7th Band Choir Jazz Band

7th Grade Schedule English Language Arts Math Science Social Studies P.E./Health Exploratory/Elective Academic Academy * Read 180*

Science 7th Grade Curriculum Earth Science Geology The Moon Ecology Chemistry Biology Physics Ecology

Social Studies 7th Grade Civil War Reconstruction World War I The Great Depression 8th Grade Revolutionary War The Constitution World War II Modern America Exploring the past to recognize our world today.

Paxton Action Lab Exploratories Woodshop Art

Band Electives Choir Jazz Band Before school

English Language Arts Our textbook is online Completely aligned to Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards Writing is embedded in the program Transitioning to independent readers and critical thinkers

Math 7th Math 7th Advanced Math Algebra 1-2 (Honors) Geometry (Honors) @ Deer Valley HS Math 7th Advanced Math

World Languages Spanish 1-2 8th Grade Class High School Credit Students must have an 80% or above in English Language Arts OR a teacher recommendation

Fitness Team Sports Health

Student Support Services General Education (Consult) General Education (Team Taught) Learning Centers of varying levels Student Support Services

Clubs Photography Art Recognition Honor Roll Top 20 Awards Student Council Spirit Weeks Dances Assemblies Announcements Community Service Association Activities Volunteering Leadership Camps Sports Music NJHS Clubs Photography Art Recognition Honor Roll Top 20 Awards Top 20 Students of the Month Classroom Goals Rising Thunderbolts

Athletics Fall Sports Winter Sports Cross Country (No cut) Boys Volleyball Girls Volleyball Winter Sports Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Wrestling (No cut) Spirit Line

All athletes must obtain a physical to participate in these sports. Athletics Spring Sports Baseball Softball Track (No cut) All athletes must obtain a physical to participate in these sports.

Library Technology: 12 Computers in Library 38 Computers in D-2 lab 40 Computers in A-2 lab 80 iPads and wireless keyboards 1 Mobile laptop cart shared among teachers Every classroom has a SmartBoard and LCD Projector.  

Library Learn: New research skills Use a range of resources and information Use reliable online subscription databases Find good books to read, including a variety of new fiction and eBooks.

Upcoming Dates to Remember Middle School 101 May 4th, 6:30-7:30PM Cafeteria Back to School Day at DSMS August 3rd 8:00am- 6:00pm DSMS Leadership Camp July 27-30th Athletics – Volleyball Camp July 27th-30th

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