Dear parents, students, and school community:

Great job last week! It was a very busy one, but we continue to prove to the believers and doubters alike that at Gator Nation, we are up to any challenge laid before us. I am proud of the work that we do, and especially our patience and understanding of one another when things do not go perfectly. There is no growth without struggle, which is why our culture is one that recognizes that none of us are perfect and values LEARNING from our mishaps and occasional bad decisions. The more we support each other in those regards, the better we will become!

Like last week, this week is another busy one. We are off on Monday for the national Dr. King Memorial Holiday. There is also conversation about the possibility of inclement weather that may affect school. Be sure to take note of the calendar and be on standby for official notification from Rock Hill Schools as it relates to any changes to the operation of school. No matter what, we will have another #RockSolid week at The Creek! GO GATORS!

Yours in service,

Principal Clayton B. Moton

Teachers continued their work this week by engaging in cross-curriculum conversation centered on supporting students and analyzing data.

From Population Density and Limiting Factors activities in Mrs. Funderburk's class, to classroom recalibration activities in Mr. Allen's class to ethos, pathos, and logos study in Ms. Gray's class, it is to no one's surprise that AMAZING things happen daily at The Creek!

8th Grade Individualized Graduation Plan Meetings (IGPs)

8th grade started preparing for their upcoming IGP meetings starting in February.  Students heard presentations from the JROTC program and the Foreign Language Department as well as received information during their classroom counseling lesson before selecting classes for high school. 

 Be sure to schedule your child's IGP meeting ASAP.  Meetings will start on Monday, February 3rd. Be sure to schedule on your teams assigned date.  If you have any questions, please contact the 8th Grade School Counselor, Mrs. James. 

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!