Course Selection Night for Incoming 6th Grade Parents Welcome To DMS!! We look forward to having you and your children with us next year.

AGENDA Introductions Program of Studies and Course Selection World Language choices Music choices Middle School Schedule After School Activities WEB

What Courses Are Required? Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies, and Science World Language, Music Physical Education/Health, STEM, and Art

What Choices Have To Be Made? Choose a World Language: French, Latin, Spanish or Beginning Mandarin. Choose a Music: Band, Chorus, Orchestra, or General Music

Math Classes There are 2 math courses: Honors Math 6 and Math 6 Grade 5 teacher’s recommendation can be found on your child’s Aspen student portal.

Math There is no tracking Students can change levels in later years All students can progress to all higher level math courses in middle school and high school

Math Placement Review Form online now If you choose a course that is different from the recommendation, you MUST speak with your child’s teacher and complete a placement review form Forms are online on the DMS website. Placement Review forms should be filled out by April 27, 2018.

World Language Spanish French Latin Beginning Mandarin It is important that you also sign up for an Alternative language course!

Music Band Orchestra Chorus General Music

What Now? Review the Program of Studies on the DMS Website Course Selection online – must use the Student’s username and password. All posts must be completed by between Friday, April 13 and Friday April 27, 2018.

Course Selection Process Your child will received the Course Selection letter to bring home in their backpack. Directions and FAQs are on the DMS website under Student Services > Guidance>Course Selection Information. (Scroll down to Grade 5) Use your Child’s login and password to access their Aspen information. Click on the MY INFO top tab and then click the REQUESTS side-tab. When you finish the course selection process make sure you click POST.

Honors Math 6 Honors Math 6

How Does The Schedule Work? We are on a 14 day rotating schedule We have 5 blocks a day We have 7 Periods of classes that rotate It’s really easy…for the kids Teachers help students until everyone is familiar with the building and the schedule

6th Grade Schedule & Courses of Study BLOCK (TIME) DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 Homeroom 8:15 – 8:20 Block 1 8:23 – 9:26 Period 1a Math 6a Science 4b Reading 2a Social Studies 7a Foreign Language 5b Writing 3a PE/Health Block 2 9:29 – 10:37 1b 6b 4a Block 3 10:40 – 11:48 2b 7b Music 5a Block 4 11:51 – 12:57 6th Gr. Lunch 1:00 – 1:33 3b Art / STEM 1a Block 5 1:33 – 2:40 3b Art / STEM Dismissal 2:40

6th Grade Schedule & Courses of Study PERIOD (TIME) DAY 8 DAY 9 DAY10 DAY 11 DAY 12 DAY 13 DAY 14 Homeroom 8:15 – 8:20 Block 1 8:23 – 9:26 1b Math 6b Science 4a Reading 2b Social Studies 7b Foreign Language 5a Writing 3b PE/Health Block 2 9:29 – 10:37 1a 6a 4b Block 3 10:40 – 11:48 2a 7a Music 5b Block 4 11:51 – 12:57 6th Gr. Lunch 1:00 – 1:33 3a Art / STEM Block 5 1:33 – 2:40 Dismissal 2:40

After School Activities Teachers are available for extra help Co-curricular program with lots of choices Music, drama, homework club, community service and lots more More information in the fall!

WEB Where Everyone Belongs Mr. Corbin and Mrs. Geary New Student Orientation The day before school starts Aug. 28 8 am to 12:30 pm DMS Gym

How Parents Can Help Be positive with your student ~ Middle School is exciting! Partner with us, we value and want your input and feedback Consider being involved in the PTO or School Council Feel free to be in touch with any questions

Thanks for coming! Enjoy the rest of your evening! Any Questions?? Thanks for coming! Enjoy the rest of your evening!