Welcome to Dutchman Creek Middle School

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

Starting Middle Starting Middle School is a BIG STEP!!School is a BIG STEP!!

It means you’re getting older. It’s okay to feel…

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.

Mr. Curtis – Assistant PrincipalMrs. Phillips – Guidance Counselor

How is Dutchman Creek Different?

Classes

Lockers

Teams

DCMS is different from elementary school.

You will have. . .

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

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)

What is Enrichment?

More Opportunities for Direct Instruction Gifted and Talented Instruction Remediation/Additional Academic Assistance

Opportunities

To meet new people

To develop new skills and interests

To explore your goals for the future

More ChoicesYou 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

Course Selection Sheets

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

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.

More Independence

Sit anywhere in the cafeteria and have more food choices

Have 3-4 minutes between classes

Friends +/- Keep belongings in

a locker

Keep your Locker Keep your Locker NeatNeat

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.

What can fit into a locker?

Home away from home

Jacket/purse

Books/Folders

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

Now Lets Meet Some 6th Graders

Phoenix Brice John David Collins Claire Robinson Emily Baker John David Rinehart Pierce Tucker

Dress Down Days

Students will have opportunities to dress down.

Use Your Agenda-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.

Be Sure You Understand Your Be Sure You Understand Your Assignments

If you have questions… ask!

Other students may have the same questions.

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.

Our Students See and hear from our own students

about the transition to middle school.

We’re Glad To We’re Glad To Have You At Have You At

DCMSDCMS

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.

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