1. DUnedin highland Middle school
Principal Assistant Principals Michael Vasallo Calla Alford, Toni Powers, Jenieff Watson

2. DHMS
School Mission
Dunedin Highland Middle School will close the achievement gap and open new learning opportunities to ensure that all of our scholars make academic gains by providing a safe and respectful environment, inspiring excellence in educational practices and student achievement, and demonstrating pride in our school community.
CORE VALUES Respect, Excellence, and Pride!
STUDENTS:
If you have a conflict with a peer, seek the assistance of an adult

3. Great Reasons to Get excited for 2018-195
Great Reasons to Get excited for
ACADEMY INSTRUCTION! Teams of amazing teachers work with our students to ensure rigor, relevance, and relationships through our academies focusing on STEAM, AVID, and Gifted education.
CLUBS AND COMPETITION WINNERS! Odyssey of the Mind, National History Day, Mighty Mu, Science Olympiad, Math Counts, Math Moves You, Stock Market Challenge, Future Cities, International Day, Essay Contests, Art exhibitions, Girlfriends, 5000 Role Models and more!
TEAM SPORTS! Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Intramural Sports!
ARTS! Programs dedicated to the fine arts and music! Highlights include visual art, chorus, orchestra, highland dance, and our award winning pipe band!
TECH! Smart Classrooms: Smart Boards, Smart Response Systems, Video Recording Technology, iPads & Computer Labs! Students earn enrolled in Microsoft Office Specialist certification earn at least one area of specialization or more!

4. PTA

5. School Hours & Schedule
School Hours: 9:40am – 4:10pm.
Campus Supervision begins at 9:10am
*R’Club is a free program for all DHMS students
Breakfast begins at 9:15am
Students with appropriate passes may be admitted to clubs/activities before the classes.
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Bell Schedule Provided 7 Periods, 4 minute passing bell

6. Who to Contact? - STEAM
Calla Alford, Assistant Principal (727) *2015 Maria Bosco, School Counselor (727) *2061 Knicole Herbert, Clerk (727) *2052
Administrative Questions
Discipline
Academic Questions
Social Emotional Learning
Attendance
Individual Needs (early release, phone calls, student supplies, etc.)

7. Who to Contact? - CGS
Toni Powers, Assistant Principal (727) *2014 Courtney Northcutt, School Counselor (727) *2060 Kristin Hayes, Clerk (727) *2051
Administrative Questions
Discipline
Academic Questions
Social Emotional Learning
Attendance
Individual Needs (early release, phone calls, student supplies, etc.)

8. Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
CAR RIDERS Drop off/pick up areas accessible by entering the school via Patricia Avenue. This is located on the east side of the building. Another drop off/pick up area is accessible by entering the school via New York Avenue. This is located in the back of the school. TIME: 9:20–9:40 a.m. and 4:10-4:20 p.m.
Dismissal begins at 4:10pm
SAFETY IS KEY ON CAMPUS
** Students need to walk their bike while on campus
** Walkers and Riders should ONLY be picked up in front or back of the school the school in designated area
** NO JAYWALKING, please only cross with crossing guards
** Bus Riders ONLY in Bus Loop
Please remind your student the importance of obeying the rules for everyone's safety on our campus.
WALKERS/BIKE RIDERS The gate to the field behind the school at the corner of Union and New York will be closed this year. All students walking and biking from the South and West side of the campus will need to enter at the Parking Lot entrance on New York Avenue, or through the front of the school.

9. Late Arrivals
Any students arriving late to school will have to enter through the main office on Patricia Avenue.
Once the school day starts, we will have a single point of entry
If parents are arriving for conferences and meetings, they need to park in the Parking Lot on Patricia Avenue and sign-in in the main office

10. Lunch STEAM 6th graders will eat 2nd lunch (after 3rd period)
CGS 6th graders will eat 3rd lunch (after 4th period)
My School Apps – Apply for free and reduced lunch
Must reapply every year
My School Bucks – Program that allows parents to load & monitor their child’s lunch account

11. DRESS CODE
Highlanders will use the Pinellas County Schools Dress Code Policy. A copy of the Dress Code is in your packet.

12. Medications
ANY OVER THE COUNTER OR PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS MUST BE DROPPED OFF BY THE PARENT TO THE FRONT OFFICE WITH A SIGNED CARD PROVIDED BY THE PHYSICIANS OFFICE SIGNED BY THE DOCTOR.

13. SPORTS
Any student wishing to tryout for a sport at Dunedin Highland Middle School needs to have the following: 1) School insurance- must have basic school insurance even if you have personal health insurance coverage 2) Current sports physical (physicals are good for one calendar year after the day they are written) 3) Permission slip filled out by parent or guardian
Athletic Director: Mrs. Watson –

14. Stay Organized! – Lockers, Planners, & Binders!
All 6th graders expected to use a LOCKER! This is the best place to secure your belongings! Reminder: Do not share your combination with anyone. Lockers will be assigned during the first weeks of school. Students must purchase a lock from the school ($5) in order to be assigned a locker. You are not permitted to carry bags from class to class.
All 6th graders are expected to use a BINDER! The AVID binder is an organizational tool to help students maintain notes and school work in one place. Students are expected to maintain a binder, along with all of the necessary items needed. They are expected to keep it organized using the AVID methods they will be taught.
All 6th graders expected to use a PLANNER! Organization is the key to success in middle school. Planners are provided to each student during the first weeks of school courtesy of our PTA! This should be placed at the front of your binder.

15. Communication
School Website: Administration, Clerk, and Teacher addresses are available on our website.
School Phone: (727)
PTA Facebook
Band Boosters Facebook

16. Weekly School Messages Additional Messages for Special Events
Communication
Weekly School Messages
Additional Messages for Special Events
Would you like to receive an version of the weekly message? Make sure your is up to date in Portal!

17. SAC – first meeting Tuesday, August 28th at 6pm in the Main Office
Get Involved
DHMS is in need of volunteers!
Front office support, Mentors, Great American Teach-In, and More!
Contact: Mrs. Lawrence, Family and Community Involvement Liaison
ext. 2045
SAC – first meeting Tuesday, August 28th at 6pm in the Main Office

18. Meet the teachers & practice your schedule
Where do I go?
Look at the ROOM # next to your first period class. Room # format will look like something like this:
3 – 117
The 1st number is the building number.
The 1st number after the dash will tell you which floor.
The 3-digit number after the dash is the room number.
Room #’s are posted on the TOP of classroom doors.
LUNCH IS NOT LISTED ON YOUR SCHEDULE!
STEAM Students will eat lunch after period 3
CGS Students will eat lunch after period 4

19. See you August 13th!