Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. When will I get a locker?
2. Do I have to use an agenda?
3. Do I need a calculator?
4. Where is routine information given out?
5. What is the grade scale in middle school?
6. When can I participate in sports?
7. When are the dances?
8. What is the easiest method for contacting teachers?
9. What supplies will I need in 6th grade?
10. What is our class schedule for this year?
11. What are interims?

When will I get a locker?

Lockers will be assigned during the first few days.  Students will receive a 
lock and if it is lost, a $5.00 fine is charged to replace it.  Books are 
assigned to each locker and are the responsibility of the student.  Fines 
will be collected for lost textbooks.

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Do I have to use an agenda?

Agendas are required for each student at DRMS. This is where assignments are 
written daily and they serve as a communication tool for parents and 
teachers.  The first one will be free...if it is lost students will have to 
pay for a replacement.

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Do I need a calculator?

We recommend the Casio fx-115ms. Please label with your name and Track. It is 
not required to purchase a calculator. We have class sets available.

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Where is routine information given out?

Attendance and information is passed out in homeroom.  Parents are asked to 
always send in absentee notes after an absence to their child's homeroom 
teacher.  Your homeroom teacher is a good contact person for questions.

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What is the grade scale in middle school?

The seven point scale is used in middle school. A=93 to 100, B=85 to 92, 
C=78 
to 84, D=70 to 77, F=below 70.

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When can I participate in sports?

Interschool competition is only for grades 7 and 8.  There is an intermural 
program that 6th graders may take part in.

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When are the dances?

Dances are open to all DRMS students in good standing. They are held several 
times during the year.  There is a charge for tickets and food and drinks 
are sold at the dance.  Tickets are sold in the cafeteria before dances 
occur.

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What is the easiest method for contacting teachers?

Use the email addresses for each teacher on the "Meet the Teachers" page to 
get quick response from the teachers.

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What supplies will I need in 6th grade?

White Loose Leaf Paper, Graph Paper (4/5 in), Package #2 pencils, Colored 
Pencils, Highlighters, Red and Black/or Blue Pens, White Out, 5 single 
subject spiral notebooks, One 4 inch D-Ring Notebook or Two 2-inch binders 
for AM/PM classes, Page Reinforcements, Roll of Scotch Tape for science,
Kleenex, Dividers labeled for all core classes, Backpack that will fit in 
lochers (no wheels)

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What is our class schedule for this year?

First Period  7:40-8:45
Second Period 8:45-9:50
Third Period 9:55-10:45
Lunch/Team Time  10:50-11:35
Fifth Period 11:40-12:40
Sixth Period 12:45-1:45
Seventh Period 1:50-2:40

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What are interims?

Interim Reports are updates on your academic progress and go home about half-
way through the quarter. They are to be signed and brought back. See the 
calendar page for dates.

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