DISCOVERY CANYON CAMPUS Middle School 2017-2018 School Year
17-18 Administrative / Counseling Structure 6 th 8 th Grade Principal Mario Romero 6th Grade Administrators Tanya Evans Counselor Kristin Jaramillo 7th Grade Administrator Joe Geraci Counselor Jess Hall *Administrators and Counselors Loop with Their Students* 8th Grade Administrator Mario Romero and Cami DeBise (Dean of Students) Counselor- Jill Qualters MYP Coordinator for Grades 6-10 Tiffany Hawk SAFE Counselor Jenn Scott / Middle School and High School
6 th Grade Parent Academy August 30 th 5:30 to 7:00 Hosted by the 6 th grade teachers 4 to 5 rotations for parents You will receive information to help your student be successful in middle school/6 th Grade
What Makes DCC Unique? Mission Statement The mission of Discovery Canyon Campus, a unified Pre K-12 International Baccalaureate learning community, is to inspire and educate the whole student to achieve his or her unique potential as a conscientious global citizen through a rigorous, comprehensive, inquiry-based curriculum using innovative approaches to teaching and learning in a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment on a science and maththemed campus.
What Makes DCC Unique? PK-12 th grade How and what we share as a campus International Baccalaureate Continuum Philosophy of Teaching Action
Middle Level Philosophy Create smaller learning communities within a larger school Academic Teams Explore learning in a variety of content areas beyond area(s) of interest Discovery Classes Provide support and interventions to maximize academic success Thundertime Encourage participation in non-curricular activities Clubs/Intramurals/Athletics
General Information Hours 8:15 am until 3:15 pm Lockers and backpacks School supplies
Core Courses Science Language and Literature Individuals and Societies Mathematics
Option 1 Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade Progression Pre Algebra A Pre-Algebra B Linear Algebra
Option II Accelerated Sixth through Eighth Grade Progression G Compacted Pre-Algebra Compacted Linear Algebra Algebra I
Option III Acceleration Advanced Compacted Linear Algebra Algebra I Geometry
Required Discovery Courses Physical Education (required) Every other day all year Uniform-$8 for the t-shirt, $8 for the shorts Language Acquisition (required) Every other day all year French Year I, II, III Spanish Year I, II, III Design (required) -- Every other day, one semester Industrial Technology Computer Technology Gateway to Technology
6 th & 7 th Grade Discovery Courses Students will rotate through a combination of 3 classes: 2D Art 3D Art Choir Drama Or, students may take a Special Interest Discovery, which will limit the number of Discoveries above.
Special Interest Discoveries* 6th Grade Beginning Band Woodwinds Brass 6th Grade Beginning Percussion 1 year of piano experience required 6th Grade Orchestra No experience required *Selecting one of the year long courses means that students will only take ONE other Discovery classes!
Sample 6 th Grade Schedule Purple Day Silver Day Time Class Time Class 8:15 AM 9:09 AM Physical Education 9:14 AM 10:05 AM Spanish 10:10 AM 11:01 AM Math 11:06 AM 11:31 AM Lunch 11:36 AM 12:27 PM Language Arts 12:32 PM 1:23 PM Science 1:28 PM 2:19 PM Science 2:24 PM 3:15 PM Thunder Time 8:15 AM 9:09 AM Industrial Technology 9:14 AM 10:05 AM 3D Art 10:10 AM 11:01 AM Math 11:06 AM 11:31 AM Lunch 11:36 AM 12:27 PM Language Arts 12:32 PM 1:23 PM Individuals & Societies 1:28 PM 2:19 PM Individuals & Societies 2:24 PM 3:15 PM Thunder Time
Sample 6 th Grade Schedule Purple Day Silver Day Time Class Time Class 8:15 AM 9:09 AM French 9:14 AM 10:05 AM Physical Education 10:10 AM 11:01 AM Science 11:06 AM 11:31 AM Lunch 11:36 AM 12:27 PM Science 12:32 PM 1:23 PM Language Arts 1:28 PM 2:19 PM Math 2:24 PM 3:15 PM Thunder Time 8:15 AM 9:09 AM Band (Woodwinds) 9:14 AM 10:05 AM Gateway to Technology 10:10 AM 11:01 AM Individuals & Societies 11:06 AM 11:31 AM Lunch 11:36 AM 12:27 PM Individuals & Societies 12:32 PM 1:23 PM Language Arts 1:28 PM 2:19 PM Math 2:24 PM 3:15 PM Thunder Time
School Activities Intramural Athletics Intramural Golf Interscholastic Athletics Extra-curricular activities Clubs High Trails
Athletics Interscholastic Fall Boys 7-8 Football Girls 7-8 Softball Boys and Girls 6-8 Cross-Country Interscholastic Winter I Boys 7-8 Wrestling Girls 7-8 Volleyball Interscholastic Winter II Boys 7-8 Basketball Girls 7-8 Basketball Interscholastic Spring Boys 7-8 Track Girls 7-8 Track Academic Eligibility No F s and no more than 1 D No transportation for 6 th grade athletics Physical / Registration Packet Required Fees ($40-$55) Subject to Change Intramurals 6-8 depending upon coach availability
CLUBS A variety of clubs are offered at DCC. Examples from 16-17 include: Robotics Sea Perch Recycling Chess Writing Club Technology Club NJHS Listen to the morning announcements or check out the school website to find out about all the clubs DCC has to offer!!
ASH and MASH Before School Study Time (BESST) 7:35-8:05 (supervised) After School Help (ASH) Math After School Help (MASH) 6 th -8 th grade students complete homework and receive assistance Teacher supervision 3:20 P.M. - 4:45 P.M. ASH (Monday through Friday) Forest II Library MASH (Tuesdays and Thursdays) Room 405 or Announced
Homework Policy Middle school homework may be given Monday through Friday. Grade 6 50 academic minutes daily maximum Grade 7 60 academic minutes daily maximum Grade 8 70 academic minutes daily maximum If a child is consistently unable to complete assigned work, the parent should contact the teacher first for support and accommodations as necessary. Teachers should also contact parents if a child consistently is unable to complete the assigned work. Daily work assignments are considered late if submitted after the teacher s established due date. The highest grade a student may earn on a late daily work assignment is a 90%. Daily work received after the end of the unit will not be accepted.
Academic Lab Academic Lab is a supervised, silent work period where a student will be expected to complete unfinished or missing homework. Wednesday during Thundertime Students who consistently fail to turn homework in on time may be assigned to ASH, MASH, Academic After School Detention, or Saturday School to replace academic lab if it is not successful.
High Trails Information High Trails Information Night - May 8th from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM at the Liberty High School Auditorium. An additional meeting will be held on August 17 th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the DCCMS Cafetorium If you cannot make the meeting please contact Licette.smith@asd20.org or Alex.hilborn@asd20.org
High Trails Continued DCCMS will attend High Trails September 5 th through September 8 th The next group will attend September 12 th through September 15 th High Trails is an integral part of the 6 th grade curriculum Cost is $280.00 Scholarships are available
BAND INFORMATION
Beginning Instrumental Music Classes All instrumental music classes at DCCMS are designed for beginning students with limited experience playing an instrument. Students may choose an orchestra or a band instrument. At our placement nights, students will try out a variety of instruments to see which instrument fits them the best and which one they are most excited about! Students with prior experience playing a band/orchestra instrument are encouraged to try a new instrument for the first semester of classes. They may switch back to their primary instrument in the 2nd semester of classes.
DCCMS Instrumental Music Program Our music program features a band and orchestra for each grade level. All 6th Grade classes are designed for beginning students on their instrument. 6th Grade Classes offered include Beginning Brass, Beginning percussion, Beginning Woodwinds and Beginning Strings We have a before school Jazz Band for 7th/8th Graders and an 8th Grade Jazz Band Class Students who participate in the program will go perform at concerts, participate in field trips, be eligible to audition for honor bands/orchestras and more! Students must pay a $15 participation fee at the beginning of the semester.
Beginning Percussion Snare Drum, Mallet Percussion, Auxiliary Percussion At least one year of private piano lessons required to enroll. All students are required to purchase a practice pad and rent a practice marimba for home practice. Students must provide their own snare sticks (SD1 General) Bell Mallets and marimba Mallets
High School Band/Orchestra Almost 140 students participate in our high school music ensembles led by Mr. Justin Carpenter! Class offerings include Concert Band Symphonic Band (By Audition) Jazz Band Orchestra Our band students participate in many trips and festivals throughout the year. Last year DCC High School had the most students make the Colorado All-State Band in District 20! This year, the DCC High School Music Program is traveling to play in New York City!
DCCMS Jazz Band We have a Jazz Band Club open to 7th/8th Grade students that meets from 7:20 AM to 8:05 AM Tuesdays and Thursdays before school. This group plays at concerts, school assemblies, after-school events and more! Any instrument is invited to perform with the group. Students must audition for a spot in the rhythm section (bass, guitar, piano, drum set) We have a Jazz Band Class open to all 8th Grade Band students in the Spring Semester. Depending on student interest, we may hold auditions for this group. This group also performs at concerts and assemblies! They have the opportunity to travel for performances at festivals and competitions as well.
Summer Band Academy District 20 offers summer classes for incoming 6th Grade students just starting out on their instruments. They also offer advanced classes for more experienced students! These classes provide individualized, personalized instruction for students, and are a surefire way to ensure success for your student as they prepare to begin band in the fall. Continuing students can also participate in more advanced ensembles and continue to have fun making music with students from around the district! Students may register online starting April 7th, and may pay for the sessions through PayForIt. June MS/HS Summer Band @ Timberview Middle School - June 12-23, 2017 July MS/HS Summer Band @ Mountain Ridge Middle School - July 17-28, 2017 Price: $70 per session Available Classes: Beginners Continuing Beginners (MRMS) Intermediate Band Advanced Band
Renting/Buying an Instrument DCCMS is able to rent out larger instruments such as Euphoniums, Tubas, Cellos, String Basses, Bass Clarinets, Tenor and Baritone Saxophones and Percussion Equipment to students on a first-come-first serve basis for $50 per semester. Instruments are available to be rented out before school begins in August during the DCCMS Instrument Rental Night for incoming 6th Grade students Smaller Instruments will need to be rented through a local music company. Scholarships are available to students with financial need.
Graner Music www.granermusic.com 4460 Barnes Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 (719) 574-2001 Meeker Music www.meekermusic.com 624 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 < 1 mi (719) 471-8940 Music & Arts www.musicarts.com www.luccimusic.com 7830 North Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80920 719) 266-0275
Supplies & Materials Instrument & Individual Instrument Supplies such as reeds, valve oil, rosin, etc (See DCCMS Instrumental Music Handbook for more information!) Percussionists must have a practice pad and practice marimba for home practice. They must also have snare sticks, bell mallets and marimba mallets for home and school use. Brass players must have their own mouthpiece if renting a school instrument. See your local music store or Mr. Mathews for recommendations Reed players must always have at least two good working reeds for class! Essential Elements 2000, Book 1 for your instrument Blank Staff Paper Pencil Small, Spiral-Bound Notebook
Communication 20 Alert Middle Level 20 Alerts Sent on Wednesdays Summer Watch for 20 Alerts Middle School App Daily Planet Daily announcements for students DCC Website www.asd20.org/dcc DCC MYP Page linked from DCC Website Athletics Website Digital Learning Program On the Website Main Number 234-1800
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