2. Day Creek Intermediate School
6th Grade Orientation
Failure Is Not an Option

3. Administration Mr. Apodaca– Principal
Mrs. Kelley – Assistant Principal
Last names A-L
Ms. Raymond – Assistant Principal
Last names M-Z

5. Projected Enrollment Over 1275 Students
40 Classroom Teachers Grades 6-8
12 6th Grade Classrooms
1 Band Teacher (Mr. Bonner)
5 PE Teachers

6. (remember E for Entrance)
Starting the Day
All students enter through the School Gate by the E Building near the GYM
(remember E for Entrance)
Gates open at 7:15am for campus supervision and close promptly at 8:00am
Students who arrive after the gate closes are considered tardy and must enter through the office and complete a tardy slip.

7. Map of DCIS

8. Drop-Off and Pick-Up No parking on yellow – please pull forward
Crossing guard at Day Creek Blvd. and Coyote Drive – respect – no double turns
Cars that approach from Duncaster Drive may not use Bus Turn-Around and students must use cross walk at corner (please do not encourage jay-walking)

9. Programs Typical 6th Grade Class Schedule Period 1 Math – Teacher A
Period 2 Science – Teacher A
Period 3 PACK
LUNCH
Period 4 Language Arts – Teacher B
Period 5 Social Studies – Teacher B
Period 6 Exploratory Class
Period 7 Physical Education

10. School Schedule Regular Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Minimum Day: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
NOT every Monday
Each grade level has a separate schedule for classes and lunch.
Separate PE Class (locker room)
Separate lunch
All classes are 6th grade students only

11. P.A.C.K. Personally Achieving Character & Knowledge or PACK Class
A portion of the day where students receive support or enrichment in language arts and math
G.A.T.E. (Gifted And Talented Education) during the instructional day
Intervention during the instructional day

12. Lunch 6 lunch windows to choose from
If you don’t get your first choice, there are plenty more to choose from
Assigned seating with homeroom class while eating for the first 10 minutes
20 minutes after lunch for restrooms, socializing and playing
This is the only break during the day

13. Physical Education
6th grade students will have PE with other 6th grade students only
PE clothes will be sold at Textbook Pick-Up before school starts and during the first week of school
Students may wear sweat pants/shirt from home as long as they are only used for PE
Slides on School Day Activities - Alicia

14. Exploratory
All students will rotate through exploratory classes (except band students)
Band students will have band as a year-long elective.
Cooking, Computers, Art, Keyboarding,,, Agriculture, Careers, Coyote Academy, Spanish, Dance, Animation and Stock Market.

15. Renaissance Recognition
Monthly Rewards for students meeting GPA and citizenship requirements
Monthly Rewards for Student of the Month
Weekly PACK Planner Winners
Must meet citizenship eligibility criteria (no N’s or U’s) for rewards

16. School Activities After school events Rallies Homework Labs
Intervention Tutoring
Science Fair
Battle of the Books/AR
Geography and Spelling Bee
Musical Production
Intramural Sports

17. Dress Code District-wide dress code
Open-toe shoes allowed with straps on the back (sandals – ok but no flip-flops)
Tops must cover mid section and have at least 2” on the shoulders
Shorts must be at least fingertip length
No undergarments showing
Check web site for dress code policy

18. And While You Are Shopping
Many students have black, Jansport backpacks. You may want to tie a bright ribbon on it or buy a different backpack to eliminate mix-ups

19. Cell Phones
Students do not need cells phones, but they may bring cell phones to school
Cells phones should be turned off and kept in back packs to avoid class disruptions and/or temptation to check for calls or texts during the school day
Visible cell phones will be collected and available in the office for parent pick-up

20. Parent Involvement Watch D.O.G.S. Renaissance Days Spirit Store
Other Opportunities
PTSO
Day Creek APP

21. Student Window
Pick-up forgotten items (projects, homework, lunches, band instruments, PE clothes etc.)
Remind students to check the student window before lunch or in between classes.
Lost and found for valuables
(glasses, cell phones, jewelry, etc.)
Tardy check-in
Turn in or pick up forms

22. Child Care
The Etiwanda Before and After School Child Care program provides quality supervision in a safe and supervised environment from 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Extended day care includes enrichment activities in art, music, literature, and physical education. 
Homework time is scheduled & supervised
Snacks are provided daily.

23. Success at the Middle School
Check Parent Portal Aeries
Maintain weekly communication with teachers through weekly folders
Check TeacherWeb for information on homework, upcoming projects, extra credit, copies of assignments
Talk to your teachers!

24. Aeries On-line Grades

25. TeacherWeb

26. Website

27. EZ School Pay

28. Announcements

29. Summer Information First Day of School Monday, August 7th
Mailed over the Summer
Information on Textbook Pick-Up Day and Student ID Card pictures (scheduled before school begins)
Back to School Night Invitation and Schedule
Teachers are Posted on the District Website Prior to Back to School Night.
First Day of School
Monday, August 7th

30. Questions? You may stay to ask questions or
your child’s assistant principal at a later date.
Thank you for coming!
Charlayne to close with last three slides