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Dacula Middle School
137 Dacula Road, Dacula, GA 30019 / 770.963.1110
April 10, 2020
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6th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
8th Grade
Digital Learning Days Information
Digital Learning Days Information
GCPS Digital Learning will continue through 5/20th, the scheduled last day of the school year.
GCPS Digital Learning will continue through 5/20th, the scheduled last day of the school year.
In these uncertain times, we know that many of you have questions about plans for the remainder of the school year. GCPS continues to work through some of the issues, but decisions have been made regarding a number of school-related topics. The attached GCPS Digital Learning Update provides information on a number of topics, including assessments, help for students who are struggling, grading, promotion, and graduation.
DLD Instructional Overview Guide
DLD Instructional Overview Guide
We have created a DLD Instructional Overview Guide for families that covers instruction guidelines and online tools being utilized by teachers, daily "live" sessions by subject area, and grading policies.
Blue/Gold Daily Instructional Schedules
Blue/Gold Daily Instructional Schedules
We will continue using a Blue Day / Gold Day Schedule this week to help prioritize specific subjects on specific days. Fridays will still be used as "catch up" days across all courses.
We will continue using a Blue Day / Gold Day Schedule this week to help prioritize specific subjects on specific days. Fridays will still be used as "catch up" days across all courses.
Please use this schedule to help keep your child on track with their work as well as help with their daily assignment schedule.
Daily "Live" Sessions with Teachers
Daily "Live" Sessions with Teachers
Please see the schedule of online sessions that each department/subject area has scheduled each school day for students to get help and ask questions about their assignments. Log in information for each class is posted by the teacher on their eClass page.
Tutor.com Now Available!
Tutor.com Now Available!
GCPS in partnership with GCPL is now offering Tutor.com services to help students with their assignments/work.
This service is now live and can be accessed from the top of our DMS Landing page in eClass with how-to instructions and video.
This service is now live and can be accessed from the top of our DMS Landing page in eClass with how-to instructions and video.
Students that wish to use this service must have a GCPL library card or be part of the Branch Out program through GCPS.
CLICK HERE to complete the Branch Out program form (if needed).
Help is available from 8am - 10pm with help for native Spanish speakers starting daily at 2pm.
Students will be able to get real time help, be able to submit written work for feedback (12 hour turn-around time), as well as be able to submit a Math problem for step-by-step help (24-hour turn-around time).
Student meals (breakfast & lunch) are available for pick-up at 68 designated school sites, or by delivery at school bus stops.
School Site Pick Up: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m, M-F
School Bus Delivery: 11 a.m.- 12 noon, making stops at regular bus stops
It is important to remember that in order to receive a meal, the child must be present at the school site or at the bus stop when the bus arrives. These meals are available at no cost to anyone 18 years of age or younger, no matter which school a child attends.
Progress Reports were emailed home on Thursday, 4/9th
Progress Reports were emailed home on Thursday, 4/9th
Families should have received a progress report email from each of their student's Core and Connections teachers.
If you did not receive one, please check your email's Spam/Junk folder in case they were routed there instead of the Inbox.
These progress reports reflect work through Spring Break including DLD assignments. Please reach out to the specific teacher if you have any questions or concerns.
Please continue to check the Dacula MS Website for updated information throughout the GCPS Digital Learning Days for school specific information located as part of "This Week's DMS Top 3" section.
Please continue to check the Dacula MS Website for updated information throughout the GCPS Digital Learning Days for school specific information located as part of "This Week's DMS Top 3" section.
Reminders:
Reminders:
What's Happening Around DMS
What's Happening Around DMS
Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Information (SB10)
Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Information (SB10)
Under a state law passed by the Georgia State Legislature in 2007, parents of students who receive special education services may request to transfer their child to another public or private school in Georgia provided that their child has an IEP and has been enrolled for a full academic year in a Georgia public school.
Letters explaining this program, along with transfer request forms, are now posted on the GCPS website.
2020 Middle School Summer Adventures
2020 Middle School Summer Adventures
May 26 - May 29, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
May 26 - May 29, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration will be open from 2/29th - 5/1st through MyPaymentsPlus.com
Cost: $85.00 (non-refundable)
Cost: $85.00 (non-refundable)
For available programs and additional information please visit the Maxwell High School website.
PTSA Events
PTSA Events
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