Let's get this school year started! π₯³
π§π» I hope you caught up on rest
π Read a great book
πΏ Saw a fun movie
π’ Rode a crazy roller coaster
π And didn't think about school (well, maybe a little!)
π And now it's time to get ready for... the greatest year ever!
πBus Information and schedules have been mailed home- if you did not recieve these items please reach out to the DMS Main office.
Here's all the info you need in advance of our return.
Excited to see you soon! π
π§‘Mrs. McPherson
DMS Values: Everyday, we will remember that we are all: dedicated, and mindful scholars.
β D: Dedicated- fully committed to work really hard to achieve your goals.
β M: Mindful- being aware of the thoughts and feelings of yourself and others
β S: Scholar- being a student that is eager to learn and try their best every day
First Day Packets and Info
Each student will recieve a packet during 1st period on September 7th.
In the packet provided you will find the following items that MUST be returned by September 12, 2023. Your student should hand in these forms to their first period teacher or they can be dropped off at the Middle School Main Office.
Free and Reduced Lunch Form or application completed by using
Student Emergency Information Form
DMS Student Handbook and Code of Conduct Acknowledgement Form
DUFSD Computer/Internet Usage Agreement Form
DMS School Photography Form
Field Trips, Excursions and Activities Form
Medical Treatment Form
Murals
Cellphone/Electronic Devices
Electronic devices have been a great innovation for communication. Unfortunately in schools, cellphones and other electronic devices such as airpods/headphones have become a disruption to the educational process.
Upon entry into the building, all cell phones and electronic devices (i.e. headphones/airpods) must be removed and secured in your pocket or backpack. Your device must be put away out of sight and either silent or turned off.
Chromebooks
We will be conducting a survey during the first day of school to gather information on which students may not have access to devices in their home in order to provide support/assistance in the event a device may be needed to complete work.
6th Grade Orientation
6th Grade Orientation will take place on August 30th starting at 6pm. We will review helpful information for both the student and families. Looking forward to greeting the newest additions to our DMS Family.
Picture Day- September 8th
DMS Picture Day will be September 8th. This is earlier than normal, however there was a conflict and this was the only date available for DMS/DHS and Upstate Images.
Grades/Report Cards
Grades
At the beginning of every course, each teacher will send home the course grading policy along with the course expectations. We want every student to meet these expectations with success.
Progress Reports
Each student receives interim progress reports from their teachers. Student progress reports will be mailed home mid-way through each quarter. Parents and students are encouraged to sign up and utilize the parent portal to monitor progress throughout the marking period. Parents are encouraged to contact the teacher and guidance counselor if there are any questions regarding academic achievement.
Report Card Schedule
Dover Middle School uses numerical grades for each of the four marking periods. A passing grade is one of 65 or above. Report cards will be mailed four (4) times during the school year. Please note the following important dates:
Quarter 1: 11/3/23
Quarter 2: 1/26/24
Quarter 3: 4/5/24
Quarter 4: 6/25/24
HONOR ROLL
Dover Middle School recognizes academic achievement in the following manner.
Deanβs List 95% and above with no grade below 90%
High Honor Roll 90% and above with no grade below 80%
Merit Honor Roll 85% and above with no grade below 75%
