Derby North Middle School Falcons
WELCOME FALCONS Insert video clip set to music
Topics for Tonight Include •Class Choices •Parking and Drop off •Enrollment Procedures •An Average Day in the Life of a Student •How to Get Information •Classes •DRAFT Boundary Changes
STAFF HERE THIS EVENING • MR. SMITH - PRINCIPAL • MRS. PERNICE- ASST. PRINCIPAL/ATHLETICS • MRS. CLAASSEN- COUNSELOR • MRS. GOBLE- COUNSELOR • MRS. WISEMAN - COUNSELOR Our mission is to take away fear and replace it with excitement. Being nervous is okay but being scared is something we can help with!
DERBY NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL FALCONS COLORS: GREEN & SILVER
OUR CAMPUS
WHERE ARE WE?
DOWNSTAIRS
CORE CLASSES • Math • Language Arts • Science • Social Studies • MS101
MS101 Middle School 101 is designed to assist in student transition to middle school. Students learn : ✓ Digital Citizenship ✓ Organization ✓ Public Speaking ✓ Writing ...and many other transition topics. We want to take away fear and replace it with excitement!
ELECTIVE CLASSES Each student will have two exploratory classes each semester
Electives PE for one semester & Technology for one semester
Elective CLASSES Art for one semester & Music Studies for one semester IF you are NOT in Band or Orchestra
Band or Orchestra IF you are currently enrolled as a 5th grader NOTE: if you do not take Band or Orchestra you cannot be in Band/Orchestra in middle school without private lessons prior to joining
Academic Intervention Please note: if your state assessment test scores do NOT meet standards in math or reading, Tier Math or Tier Reading may replace Elective classes
An Average Day • Breakfast begins at 7:50 • Doors open at 7:50 • School begins at 8:15 • 15 minute homeroom class • Seven 50 minute classes • Lunch during 4 th period • 4 minute passing period between classes • School dismisses at 3:25, students must be picked up no later than 3:35 unless in an after school activity • Activity buses available to selected areas 4:55* and 6:10* • We do have Late Start Mondays
A DAY IN THE LIFE ***This is a random HOMEROOM schedule. MS101 SOCIAL STUDIES MATH (LUNCH) FINE ARTS ELECTIVE SCIENCE LANGUAGE ARTS PE/DIGITAL STUDIES
Middle School vs. Junior High School Your student will be placed on one of our two academic teams. Both teams are identical and have the same course offerings. This allows the team of 5 CORE teachers to meet daily and discuss student needs.
GRADES Letter grades are given Homework is graded and counts as a grade. 100-90%=A 89-80%=B 79-70%=C 69-60%=D 59 and below=F
ACTIVITIES Student Council Recycle/Art Club KAY Club Drama Club Coding Club Robotics Club PUB Club Science/Solar Club Girls on the Run Anime Club Possible Golf Club (next year) and more!
STUDENT SERVICES NURSE COUNSELOR PSYCHOLOGIST MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST PANDO INITIATIVE SOCIAL WORKER ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR MILITARY FAMILY LIFE COUNSELOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
PICTURES
4 Hints for Success • DO YOUR BEST • BE RESPECTFUL OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS • SURROUND YOURSELF WITH QUALITY FRIENDS • FIND ACTIVITIES TO JOIN
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT AUGUST 8th 5:30-7:30 Pass out Schedules Assign Lockers Walk Campus Meet Staff
6th Grade & New Students Report August 13th 6th Grade and New Students Only Locker Practice Building Tours 6th Grade Survival Tips
Chromebooks • DNMS will check out student Chromebooks during the first week of school.
Chromebooks • Science, Math, Social Studies and Language Arts textbook accessed through the Chromebook. • Chromebook must be at school fully charged each day due to fully utilize the new online curriculum. • Insurance is available at enrollment • We will work on Digital Citizenship and application use in MS101
Chromebooks • Impero • Canvas • Skyward • Pearson
New BOE Policies The Derby Board of Education has approved policies allowing students to take ownership of their computers after 8th Grade if certain criteria are met. There are also approved methods for parents to buy insurance and a protective case. Flyers will be made available and will be online soon.
Parent Involvement ❑ Parent Teacher Groups ❑ Site Council ❑ District Finance Committee ❑ Parent Access ❑ Canvas ❑ E-mail ❑ Volunteer Opportunities ❑ Daily Announcements on Facebook
Possible Funding Sources POP TABS KAY Club Coke Rewards Points DILLONS COMMUNITY REWARDS $1,500 *WE USE FUNDS GENERATED FROM THESE FUNDS TO PAY FOR CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES NOT FUNDED THROUGH ADMISSIONS AND THE DISTRICT. Pick up directions on how to send your Dillons Community Rewards points to us to help with 6th grade clubs and activities.
PT-North members have a booth here tonight to answer questions and see DNMS items.
Questions & Answers WHAT TIME DOES SCHOOL START? WHAT TIME DOES SCHOOL LET OUT? WHERE DO I GO IN THE MORNING? WHEN DO I FIND OUT MY SCHEDULE? CAN I RIDE MY BIKE TO SCHOOL? GETTING TO THE DERBY RECREATION COMMISSION BUILDING AFTER SCHOOL? MORE?
B O U N D maps A R Y M A P
B O U N D maps A R Y M A P
Proposed Boundary Changes ● This is still a PROPOSED change until the BOE makes a final decision. ● Takes effect for the 2020-2021 school year ● No grandfathering allowed ● Transfers requests will be accepted ○ Point system where In-District Transfers are decided before any Out-Of-District is even considered. ○ Transfer applications available at 12:01 am on April 1st.
FAQ’S • Human Sexuality Curriculum in P.E. • The DRC has a before and after school program with busing to and from DNMS. See the school website for details. • There is an address locator on the district website on the upper right to see if your student qualifies for busing. • No sports/activities in Sixth Grade (Can do clubs) • Second semester grades determine initial eligibility at 7 th Grade activities
CONTACT INFORMATION Assistant Principal Principal Mr. Tim Porter Mr. Jeff Smith tporter@usd260.com jesmith@usd260.com Twitter @MrPorterDNMS_AP Assistant Principal Mrs. Lee Pernice lpernice@usd260.com Twitter @MrsLPerniceDNMS Derby North Phone 788-8408 Derby North Website- http://dnms.derbyschools.com/ Derby North on Twitter- @DNMSFalcons Derby North on Facebook- Derby North Middle School
Information • District Website (www.derbyschools.com) • Skylert via Skyward @ www.derbyschools.com • e-funds • Canvas Student Information System • No packet day • Twitter @DNMSFalcons • Facebook account •
Please visit the parent booth before you go and tours are available. We are looking forward to adding to the Falcon Family next Fall!
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