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Derby North Middle School

Falcons

WELCOME FALCONS

• Class Choices
• Parking and Drop off
• Enrollment Procedures
• An Average Day in the

Life of a Student

• How to Get Information
• Classes

Topics for Tonight Include

STAFF HERE THIS EVENING

• MR. SMITH - PRINCIPAL
• MR. PORTER - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
• MRS. PERNICE- ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
• MRS. CLAASSEN- 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

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B O U N D A R Y M A P

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

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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

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 4th period
• 5 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

4:50* and 5:50*

• We do have Late Start Mondays

A DAY IN THE LIFE

HOMEROOM MS101 SOCIAL STUDIES MATH (LUNCH) FINE ARTS ELECTIVE SCIENCE LANGUAGE ARTS PE/DIGITAL STUDIES

***This is a random schedule.

Middle School vs. Junior High School

Your student will be placed on

• ne 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

Running Club Student Council Recycling Club KAY Club Drama Club Art Club Destination Imagination Writing Club Coding Club Robotics Club PUB Club Science Club Golf Club will start this Spring and more!

NURSE COUNSELOR PSYCHOLOGIST MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST PANDO INITIATIVE SOCIAL WORKER ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR MILITARY FAMILY LIFE COUNSELOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

STUDENT SERVICES

PICTURES

4 Hints for Success

• DO YOUR BEST
• BE RESPECTFUL OF YOURSELF AND

OTHERS

• SURROUND YOURSELF WITH QUALITY

FRIENDS

• FIND ACTIVITIES TO JOIN

LOCKER CHECK OUT

Before School Starts Stay tuned!

Pass out Schedules Assign Lockers Walk Campus

6th Grade & New Students Report

August 15th 6th Grade and New Students Only Locker Practice Building Tours 6th Grade Survival Tips

Meet the Teacher Night

To Be Determined

Walk Schedule Learn about teachers and curriculum Share information about students

Chromebooks

• DNMS will check out

student Chromebooks during the first week of school.

Chromebooks

• Science, Math, Social Studies and

Language Arts will be downloaded to the Chromebooks

• Students can work offline at home

and upload things when they return to campus.

• Chromebook must be at school fully

charged each day due to fully utilize the new online curriculum.

New BOE Policies

On Monday, March 26th the Derby Board of Education 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 availbale and will be

• nline soon.

Parent Involvement

❑Parent Teacher Groups ❑Site Council ❑District Finance Committee ❑Agenda Book Communication ❑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.

Available for Purchase

Online Store Available 3 Times a Year with a larger selection

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?

FAQ’S

• Human Sexuality Curriculum in

P.E.

• Grading scale is A,B,C,D,F
• No sports in Sixth Grade
• Second semester grades determine

initial eligibility at 7th Grade activities

• We do serve breakfast

CONTACT INFORMATION

Principal

• Mr. Jeff Smith

jesmith@usd260.com Assistant Principal

• Mr. Tim Porter

tporter@usd260.com Twitter @MrPorterDNMS_AP 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 Activities/Data Coordinator

• Mrs. Lee Pernice

lpernice@usd260.com Twitter @MrsLPerniceDNMS

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!