Welcome to the Dragon Nation!!

2018-2019 Student Orientation8:15-4:45 office hours

Who We Are• Mr. Gary Holt - Principal

• Mrs. Stephanie Hall -Assistant Principal

• Mrs. Christy Croll -Assistant Principal

• Mrs. Camila Jones -Counselor

● Mrs. Kristy Sims - Counselor

● Mrs. Lynn Campbell - Nurse

● Miss Hannah McAllister- C.I.S.

● Officier Tice- SRO

5 Pillars of P.R.I.D.E.

• Prepare yourself to be successful.

• Respect yourself and others.

• Integrity should be in your character and actions.

• Determine to work hard.• Engage in your environment.

Parent Involvement

Watch Dogs

Coffee Talks with Mr. Holt

Canvas Access and Training

PTA Volunteers

Copy Parents needed

Parent AssistanceA parent/guardian must fill out all paperwork through Skyward.

The cafeteria will be open at the conclusion of orientation to fill out this paperwork. There will be staff available to assist if you have questions.

Please complete the FREE & REDUCED LUNCH application. This will be found on the Durham webpage.

This form must be filled out every year online.

Positive Behavior Incentive SystemWe want our students to focus on positive behavior that allows them to be successful.

During Dragon Way week, we will teach students how they can earn certificates and privileges through positive behavior and making good decisions.

Positive Behavior Incentive SystemStudents who receive no infractions or referrals will be rewarded with a Dragon Sticker at the end of the nine weeks.

Dragon stickers will provide access to outside activities during lunch and other privileges.

Braggin’ On the DragonThe award is designed to recognize hard work, effort and GRIT.

Braggin’ on the Dragon Ceremony. Each semester teachers nominate students for Braggin’ on the Dragon award.

Positive PostcardsTeachers also hand out Positive Postcards each week to students making positive choices. Drawings are held each Friday for prizes.

Instructional MaterialsNot all classes will use a physical textbook; many will use a digital resource instead.

Teachers will be using Canvas (a new learning management system) to share due dates and curriculum. Your student will receive parental codes and you will have access to their account.

More information at https://tinyurl.com/dmscanv

School Picture DaySchool Pictures are by Lifetouch. Information to purchase pictures will be sent home and on the School Webpage.

Friday, August 17, 2018.

During students athletics or P.E. time during the day.

Safety and Security - Mrs. Hall

We will be conducting all of these drills throughout the year.

The first week of school your student will be bringing home a copy of this page.

IDs (for everyone in the building) help a great deal in the safety of our school.

ID’sStudents are expected to wear their ID at all times on a lanyard around their neck.

• Students will receive 2 Free ID’s for the year. The first will be given when school starts and the second around the 5th week of school.

• A $5.00 Charge for Replacement IDs.

Technology use will be limited to instructional use only if you don’t have your identification.

TechnologyIt is the expectation that all students will have a technology device fully charged and ready for the school day.

• A parent or guardian will have to have signed an AUP online for their student to be able to use technology (personal or school)

• Non-instructional technology use is limited to before or after school and during the last 10 minutes of lunch unless stated by ad administrator.

• See Ms. Cotton in the library for tech issues.

First Day of SchoolDrop off supplies

Regular Day of School

- Lunch or lunch money- Kid can bring cash- Parent can put online

Report to and drop off supplies in:

- 6th grade - cafeteria- 7th grade - small gym- 8th grade - big gym

Dragon Den TimeNew schedule

Start with 17 min Dragon Den -- each day (similar to a homeroom)

- Same teacher and classroom each day

- Used to complete counseling lessons, etc...

PE Students must dress out in gym shorts and T-shirt and gym shoes during PE

Boys - Bring a lock so they can be assigned a locker. Girls - Combination locks will be provided.

Pre-Athletics - work on athletic skills

Non-athletics - will work fitness and healthy life

Dress CodeStudents are expected to meet dress code as stated in the student code of conduct. For example:

- appropriate length pants, skirts or shorts at mid-thigh or longer - outside layer of clothing must fit at your natural waistline. - holes in jeans must be lower than the mid-thigh - Earrings and a nose stud may be acceptable

- no other facial or visible body piercings - Tattoos must not be visible during the school day.

- Yoga pants, leggings and jeggings may be worn if the shirt drapes to mid-thigh in both front and back.

Head CoveringsCaps, hats, or other head covers including (but not limited to) sweatbands, bandannas, hair rollers, hair curlers, and other similar hair grooming items, shall not be worn by male or female students in the school building.

● All students may wear a headband (not a modified bandanna) that keeps hair off the face. Sweatbands are not allowed for any student.

● Hoodies (hooded sweatshirt) may be worn, however the hood cannot cover the head.

● Hair grooming items cannot be visible (must be in backpack).

Hair color that is out of dress code...

25% of the hair can be an unnatural color

Dress CodeClothing that advertises, by name or symbol, any products that are not permitted in schools are prohibited, including, but not limited to the following: • drugs, alcohol, profanity or suggestive slogans, tobacco, obscenity,

violence or gangs Clothing which would be deemed inappropriate by dress code guidelines or offensive for school in general, shall not be allowed.

Bikes/SkateboardsNew secure place for skateboards

Bring your own lock for bikes and skateboards

No hoverboards

Bus Expectations- Ms. Croll• Enter and exit the bus in a single file line.• Once on the bus, find your assigned seat and stay

seated, unless instructed otherwise by the bus driver. Girls will sit on right and boys will sit on left.

• No throwing items, hitting or screaming/yelling. Keep hands, feet and other objects to yourself.

• Follow bus driver’s direction - no exceptions.• Stay seated until bus comes to a complete stop. - no

exceptions

Bus ExpectationsWhat happens when I arrive?

• Students will enter through the cafeteria doors upon arrival.

Bus pick up and drop off times are posted at

What happens at dismissal?

• Students will go to the cafeteria and sit at their assigned table.

• Your bus # will be announced when it is time for you to depart from the building.

https://www.lisd.net/domain/160

Bus Expectations• You will be signing a bus contract by the end of the first week

of school.• Any referrals will result in disciplinary action.• SAFETY FIRST ALWAYS!! • Contact Mrs. Croll if there are any concerns.

Services Offered by LISD

Love and Logic Parenting Class

• Classes offered in the Fall and Spring.

• The program offers parents the opportunity to learn how to allow their child to be responsible for their own actions and consequences.

Whole Child Parent Education

• Classes are offered 4 times per year.

• In LISD, we know students thrive when they are engaged in their learning and feel a sense of belonging in our schools.

C.H.O.I.C.E.SChoosing Healthy Options In Creating Excellence In Success

ADAPT

• Possible alternative to traditional disciplinary consequences (ISS)

• Parents and students meet separately with a counselor in group setting.

LISD Family Center

• LISD students are able to receive free counseling through the CHOICES Family Center.

• Services provided Monday-Thursday from 5:00-8:00 PM at the Lewisville Learning Center.

Schedule Change Requests

! Schedule change requests will be accepted AFTER you receive your OFFICIAL schedule on the 1st day of school.

! Change requests will be submitted via google form. Which can be found on the school website after the first day of school.

! Last day to request changes is August 24th.

Math LabIf you were unsuccessful with Math STAAR during 5th grade, in an effort to ensure future success, you will be placed in a math lab in addition to your regular math class.

If you need anything, we are here for you!

Please reach out!

Please follow us….Durham Website: https://www.lisd.net/durham

Twitter: @DurhamMS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/durhamms

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marshalldurhammiddleschool

#dragonnation

#durhamdragons

Durham TIPLINEIf you see or hear something, SAY Something.

The Durham TIPLINE # is 469-379-6366.● Parents and students can save the number in their phones so it is there

when they need it. ● It is designed to report suspicious activity or safety concerns. ● Students will be asked to sign a social contract to be kind, be

respectful, and be safe.

● FOR EMERGENCIES, DON'T WAIT, CALL 9-1-1.

TodayBig Gym - schedule pick up

Cafeteria - PTA sign up, spirit wear, mentor or volunteer opportunities (Watch Dogs, Altrusa), lunch accounts.

Supply Drop Off - Big Gym

Cafeteria 1st level - Skyward forms and Free and Reduced Meals application.

Reasons for Not Getting a Schedule Today - 7th grade

The Durham Cheer Squad is here to assist anyone or provide tours.

Immunizations

Missing proof of residency

Recent enrollee