1. Welcome to Dutchman Creek Middle School

3. 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. - nwilliam@rock-hill.k12.sc.us - 803-985-1700

4. Mrs. Burns – Assistant Principal Ms. Plantz – School Counselor

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

6. 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

7. What is Enrichment?  More opportunities for direct instruction  Gifted and Talented Instruction  Remediation/additional assistance

8. 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

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

10. More Independence  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

11. Grading Scale 93 – 100 = A 85 – 92 = B 77 – 84 = C 70 – 76 = D

12. Standard Code of Dress  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

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

14. 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.

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

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

17. 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.

18. 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 – 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.

19. 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. 985-1700 Mr. Williams - NWilliam@rock-hill.k12.sc.usNWilliam@rock-hill.k12.sc.us Mrs. Burns -TBurns@rock-hill.k12.sc.usTBurns@rock-hill.k12.sc.us Ms. Plantz - CPlantz@rock-hill.k12.sc.usCPlantz@rock-hill.k12.sc.us http://dc.rock-hill.k12.sc.us