1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. Counselors Becky Schultz – 8th grade Erica Honaker – 7th grade
Registrar
Julie Culp

7. 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

8. 7th Grade Schedule English Language Arts Math Science Social Studies
P.E./Health
Exploratory/Elective
Academic Academy *
Read 180*

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

10. 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.

11. Paxton Action Lab
Exploratories
Woodshop
Art

12. Band
Electives
Choir
Jazz Band
Before school

13. 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

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

15. 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

16. Fitness
Team Sports
Health

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

18. 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

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

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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

24. General Questions?