Day Creek Intermediate School

6th Grade Orientation

Administration• Ms. Lyon– Principal• Mr. Apodaca – Assistant Principal

– Last names A-L

• Mrs. Fleming – Assistant Principal – Last names M-z

Projected Enrollment• Over 1175 Students• 39 Classroom Teachers Grades 6-8• 12 6th Grade Classrooms• 1 Band Teacher (Mr. Bonner)• 4 PE Teachers

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

ProgramsTypical 6th Grade Class Schedule

Period 1 Math – Teacher APeriod 2 Science – Teacher APeriod 3 PACKLUNCHPeriod 4 Language Arts – Teacher BPeriod 5 Social Studies – Teacher BPeriod 6 Exploratory ClassPeriod 7 Physical Education

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

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

Physical Education• 6th grade students will have PE with

other 6th grade students only• PE clothes will be sold at Textbook

Pick-Up, Back to School Night, and during the first week of school

Students may wear sweat pants/shirt from home as long as they are only used for PE

Exploratory• All students will rotate through exploratory

classes (except band students)

Band students will have band as a year-long elective.

• Cooking, Computers, Art, Geography, Sewing, Agriculture, Careers, Coyote Academy, Spanish, Dance, and Wii Fit

Renaissance Recognition• Monthly Rewards for students meeting

GPA and citizenship requirements• Monthly Rewards for Student of the Month• Weekly PACK Planner Winners• Trimester Attendance Scratchers• Must meet citizenship eligibility criteria (no

N’s or U’s) for rewards

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

Dances

YES, we have one dance for 6th grade students after school in the spring

7th & 8th grade students attend their own grade level

after-school dances

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

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

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

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

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.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up

• 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.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up

• Extreme traffic congestion – up to 15 minute process (longer on rainy days)

• Crossing guard at Day Creek Blvd. and Coyote Drive

• 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)

Success at the Middle School

• Check ESPRI on-line gradebook each week

• Maintain weekly communication with teachers through weekly folders

• Check TeacherWeb for information on homework, upcoming projects, extra credit, copies of assignments

• Use the school website to assist your child with events and planning.

ESPRI On-line Grades

TeacherWeb

Website

EZ School Pay

Announcements

Summer InformationMailed 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

Posted at Back to School Night– Student’s Homeroom Assignment

First Day of School

Monday, August 4th

Questions?You may stay to ask questions

or

email your child’s assistant principal at a later date.

Thank you for coming!