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Welcome to Davis Drive Middle School Rising Sixth Grade Parent Presentation Overview People to Know Vision Statement Sixth Grade Teams Middle School Effort Drives Excellence Tools & Resources Bring Your Own
Rising Sixth Grade Parent Presentation
TBD - Rising 6th Grade Assistant Principal Officer Cherry - School Resource Officer
Davis Drive Middle School will work collaboratively as a community to prepare students to be highly effective communicators, critical thinkers, and innovators in a complex and changing world.
Students will be assigned to a team for their 6th grade year. Teams consist of core subject teachers who teach the same group of students. There are typically 4 teachers on each team Typically about 100-150 students per team
Our current teams are: Blue Barracudas Red Jaguars Purple Parrots
1st Core SMART block 2nd Core 3rd Core & Lunch 4th Core Elec/HL (5th) Elec/HL (6th) 8:15-9:13 9:17-9:47 9:51-10:49 10:53-12:24 12:28-1:26 1:30-2:13 2:17-3:00
○ Language Arts ○ Math ○ Science ○ Social Studies Students identified AIG in reading or math will receive differentiated instruction within their language arts and/or math class(es). Math course placement is based on several factors and is determined by your child’s current WCPSS elementary school.
Students may opt to take the following year-long electives:
Students who do not opt to take a year-long elective will take one semester of Digital Literacy (space permitting) and one semester of an elective listed below:
and Design
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between Health, Physical Education (PE), and Fitness.
during PE and fitness activities, which can be purchased over the summer via the DDMS website.
up their belongings during their class
belongings from the locker at the end
30 minute period in the school day Provides students with:
electives
Students choose where they go, unless a teacher has requested them.
Clubs are extracurricular activities and meet after school. Club list is subject to change. Battle of the Books Broadcast Club Chemistry Challenge Club Chess Club Compost Club EcoWarriors Girls Who Code Magic the Gathering Club MathCounts Mock Trial Club Neuroscience Club Odyssey of the Mind Photography Club Quidditch Club Random Acts of Kindness Rubik's Cube Club Science Olympiad Spanish Club Student Ambassadors Student Council Theater Club
Per Wake County policy, 6th graders cannot play team sports. They can get involved by acting as a team manager or coming out to support the teams!
Fall Sports
Winter Sports
Spring Sports
According to the WCPSS Board of Education, students are expected to adhere to standards of dress and appearance that are compatible with an effective learning environment. Examples include:
No bedrooms slippers should be worn at school. More information can be found in the student handbook provided at the start of the new school year.
I.M.P.A.C.T. Card:
I.M.P.A.C.T. card for each quarter of the school year.
(Level 1), the teacher notes the infraction and initials the card.
infractions, consequences are implemented.
Available for purchase at Panther Pride camp in August. This is a great tool for keeping up with assignments, SMART Block, and other events. It also serves as a communication tool between home and school.
Lockers are optional at DDMS and some 6th graders choose to have one. A student using a locker will need to purchase a lock from the school (available during Panther Pride Camp in August). They can use this lock all three years at DDMS. Students who opt not to use a locker will use their backpack during the day. Students also need a lock for their PE
students purchase a lock over the summer to begin practicing.
have a signed BYOD contract
signals so students know when they are allowed to use their device.
BYOD classroom procedures.
BYOD is optional! Purpose: BYOD is available for students to support learning and enhance instruction. More Information: http://ddmsbyod.weebly.com
A general supply list will be available on the website, but please wait to get a specific list from your student’s teachers. 6th graders need to have consistent and regular access to a
Students will use this calculator throughout middle and high school - and even in college!
WCPSS middle and high school students follow the 10-point grading scale.
Grading for Mastery
feedback.
Points System
absent/make up work and points recovery.
Students should be prepared to have nightly homework, including study time. Teachers use their websites to post assignments, documents, and announcements. In 6th grade, each team will use a calendar to list assignments and upcoming due dates.
School Website: http://www.wcpss.net/davisdrivems Twitter: @DDMSbuzz Hashtag: #DriveFwd Parent Portal: Forms available in August Team & Teacher Websites Principal Weekly Message
Panther Pride Camp
Thursday, August 22nd
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM, Last names A-L 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Last names M-Z
First Day of School
Monday, August 26th
Curriculum Night
September 12th
Welcome to DDMS!
materials that are not used on a daily basis.
and could potentially have policies that relate to this aspect, although it may vary from one teacher to another. However, four minutes is plenty enough time to make it across the school or through hallways.
then you will be excused.
A - 90 or ABove (Mastery) B - 80 to 89 (pROFICIENT) C - 70 to 79 (sTILL deVELOPING) D - 60 to 69 (NEEDS IMPROVEMENT)* F - 0 to 59 (DIDN’T PASS)* *Test corrections
➔ Orchestra or Band
◆ Year-round (two-semester) electives ◆ Choosing an instrument ◆ Intermediate and beginning orchestras
➔ Art
◆ Visual art/exploratory art-6th grade
➔ Spanish
◆ Language Progression (levels) ◆ 8th Grade Spanish I Course - encouraged to take Spanish then all of throughout HS ◆ High school credit if you get 70% or above on the final test in 8th grade
➔ Career and Technical Education (CTE) Courses
◆ Career Exploration ◆ Computer Skills and Applications(Highly Recommended) ◆ Family and Consumer Sciences ◆ Project Revive
Clubs
DDMS has a lot of clubs that focus on a wide variety of subjects, including academics, arts and
able to get enough people to join. Interest meetings for students after school will be conducted at the beginning of the year for those interested in joining any clubs.
Sports
6th grade students are not permitted to participate in any school sports. However, there are other options:
way through middle school successfully.
questions, because that is exactly what they want!
teachers are always there for you.
For Making it Through Middle School
1. Speak up! Don’t be afraid to talk to your teachers or classmates about any questions you may have. 2. Engage in class, be proactive, and have good time management. 3. Be sure to come to school with an open mind and willingness to learn-- don’t stress about making friends. 4. Don’t keep your work pending and do not procrastinate!
DDMS spirit items, apparel, and PTA memberships are being sold in the front lobby by the PTA. Barry Richburg Principal brichburg@wcpss.net Scott Nilsen Rising 6th Grade School Counselor snilsen@wcpss.net