1. Welcome to Dutchman Creek Middle School

2. Mr. Williams- Principal It is my distinct pleasure to serve as the principal of Dutchman Creek, Rock Hill School District’s newest middle school. I am excited about building a foundation for our facility and working to create a dynamic learning organization. - nwilliam@rock-hill.k12.sc.us - 803-985-1700

3. Starting Middle School is a BIG STEP!! It means you’re getting older. It’s okay to feel…

4.  Excited-  Excited- There are many great opportunities to look forward to!  Nervous-  Nervous- Starting middle school can be a little scary. Don’t worry… lots of other students will feel nervous as well!_____________________________________  Sad-  Sad- It can be hard if you aren’t in the same classes with your friends. You will have opportunities to make new friends in middle school.

6. Mr. Curtis – Assistant Principal Mrs. Phillips – Guidance Counselor

7. How is Dutchman Creek Different? Classes Lockers Teams DCMS is different from elementary school. You will have...

8. A Busier Schedule You will have 7 classes per day *Math*Science*Language Arts *Social Studies*Enrichment *PE/Health*Elective(s) Elective Choices *Band (year-long)*Chorus (year-long) *Orchestra (year-long) *Home Arts*Art *Spanish*French*Careers and Tech. *Computer Technology*Piano

9. A Typical Day at DCMS  Homebase Attendance/Announcements  Class Changes Walking through the halls (3-minutes)  Core Classes 60 minutes Math, Science, English, Social Studies  Lunch 30 minutes  Electives 45 minutes (x2)  Enrichment 42 minutes (x1)

10. What is Enrichment?  More Opportunities for Direct Instruction  Gifted and Talented Instruction  Remediation/Additional Academic Assistance

11. Opportunities  To meet new people  To develop new skills and interests  To explore your goals for the future

12. More Choices You can take part in extracurricular activities such as…. *Law Enforcement Club*Step Team *Yearbook *Girl Scouts*Book Club Club *Student Council*Chorus, Band, or Orchestra Some groups may go on field trips to interesting places

13. Course Selection Sheets  Soon you and your child will be choosing his/her classes for 6 th grade. The course selection sheet looks like…..course selection sheet

14. 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.

15. More Independence  Sit anywhere in the cafeteria and have more food choices  Have 3-4 minutes between classes  Friends +/-  Keep belongings in a locker

16. Keep your Locker Neat A messy locker can slow you down and make you late for class. Stopping to talk to your friends at your locker can, too. Try to keep your conversations brief.

17. What can fit into a locker? Home away from home Jacket/purse Books/Folders

18. Standard Code of Dress  Shirts: Any solid colored polo or collared shirt (shirts should not have logos, stripes, etc.)  Pants/Shorts/Skirts: Navy, black, or khaki  Belts  Shoes

19. Now Lets Meet Some 6 th Graders  Phoenix Brice  John David Collins  Claire Robinson  Emily Baker  John David Rinehart  Pierce Tucker

20. Dress Down Days  Students will have opportunities to dress down.

21. 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.

22. Be Sure You Understand Your Be Sure You Understand Your Assignments If you have questions… ask! Other students may have the same questions.

23. 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. 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.

24. Our Students  See and hear from our own students about the transition to middle school.

25. We’re Glad To Have You At DCMS

26. 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. 985-1711 lcurtis@rock-hill.k12.sc.us http://dc.rock-hill.k12.sc.us