Dear parents, students, and school community:

I trust that everyone had a great first week of 2025 and a safe eLearning Day. 

The teachers and staff recognize the urgency of the moment as we begin the second semester of the school year. When report cards are distributed, it is important to review them thoroughly to determine if there are areas that need refinement and/or reinforcement. 

On a very personal note, I want to thank Gator Nation for your amazing support of me. My father, my hero, passed away to ancestry over the Winter Break and many of you offered your condolences, love, prayers, and other expressions of support to my family and me. I simply cannot begin to put into words the depth of my appreciation! I share this because I am a "Family First" principal and I lead with the understanding that as humans we must depend on each other during the best of times and especially the toughest of times. My dad's legacy is that of presence and fight...and I will shoulder his legacy through  my work as the fiercest defender and advocate for each of you! 

This week is another busy one. Take note of the calendar and let's have another #RockSolid week at The Creek! GO GATORS!

Yours in service,

Principal Clayton B. Moton

Teachers have spent a great deal of time this week engaging in professional development and conversation centered on supporting students and analyzing data. 

Students in Mrs. Williams-Wilson's class are taking full advantage of their curriculum resources as they engage in practice through the text book. 

8th grade science students navigate through rotations to review content! Great collaboration efforts by Ashworth, Dr. Godfrey, and Mr. Sanders! 

Happy New Year! 

Mrs. McMichael, as lead Media Specialist, continues to advocate for library support across the district, by highlighting the need for books and funding. 

8th Grade Individualized Graduation Plan Meetings (IGPs)

We are beginning to plan for your child’s 9th grade year. Each eighth grader will participate in an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) conference based on their team's assigned dates. 

Team 8-1 will have their conferences during the week of Monday, February 3rd-Friday, February 7th.

Team 8-2 will have their conferences during the week of Monday, February 10th-Thursday, February 13th.

Team 8-3 will have their conferences during the week of Tuesday, February 18th-Thursday, February, 20th and Monday, February 24th.

**Please note: Tuesday, February 25-Thursday, February 28th will be used as overflow days if your assigned week is full. 

During this conference, a counselor from DCMS will meet virtually with you and your child to assist him/her in selecting ninth grade courses, talk about a plan for high school, and to discuss future career plans.

**Please schedule an appointment by January 24th or one will be assigned to you!**

Please review the GREEN parent letter that was mailed home along with your child’s copy of their course selection sheet.  Students will receive the course selection sheet this week during classroom guidance.

All parent meetings will take place via Zoom or by phone while we meet with students face-to-face during your scheduled time.

Please sign up for an appointment through the IGP Scheduling Link. 

DCMS IGP Scheduling Link

Upcoming 8th Grade Save the Dates:

January 23rd – Winterfest at the Applied Technology Center from 5:30pm-7:30pm

February 3-February 27 – IGP Meetings

January 29th- Rising 9th Grade Orientation Night at 6pm

March 21st– Job Shadowing Day

Course Catalog:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q3amiXpOMA2coW-3URXq-yA6uHHwRCMT0XDp1nHm9Jk/edit?usp=sharing

District IGP Video:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ZEJdTcmX4I7mSSrk3KNkjtMd3ittD40/view?usp=sharing

Applied Technology Center Video:

https://video.link/w/iVZPc

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. James, your child’s grade level counselor.

Thank you!

Got questions about DCMS Athletics? Contact co-Athletic Directors Coach Tawander Armstrong! tarmstrong@rhmail.org or Coach Ron Tyson rtyson@rhmail.org!