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

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

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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

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

9. Music
Band
Orchestra
Chorus
General Music

10. 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.

11. 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.

15. Honors Math 6
Honors Math 6

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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!

20. 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

21. 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

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