Middle School

Cafeteria/Hallway

100

True or False: Pizza is offered EVERY day in Middle School

False

200

True or False: You have to use a student ID number to pay for your food when going through the line

True

300

Where is Derenne Middle School located? (Street Name)

1009 Clinch Street

400

How are students expected to walk in the hallway?

In a straight line without talking.

500

True or False: Students can sit where ever they want to in the cafeteria.

False

Academics

100

Part A: What Math skills should I focus on?

Part B: What will I learn in sixth grade Math?

Part A: Math Facts/ Basic Skills

Part B: NUMBER SENSE, Geometry, Expressions and Equations, Ratios and Proportions, Statistics and Probability

200

Part A: What Language Arts skills should I focus on?

Part B: What will I learn in sixth grade Language Arts?

Part A: Inferencing, Context Clues, Constructed Response and Extended Constructed Response

Part B: Short Story Elements, Informational Text, Argumentative Writing, Figurative Language

300

Part A: What Science skills should I focus on?

Part B: What will I learn in sixth Science math?

Part A: Scientific Method, Research Skills, Lab Safety

Part B: Earth Science - Astronomy, Meteorology, Oceanography, Geology 

* Science Fair is Required

400

Part A: What Social Studies skills should I focus on?

Part B: What will I learn in sixth grade Social Studies?

Part A: Map Skills, Research Skills, Constructed Responses

Part B: Latin America, Europe, Canada, Australia

500

What resources are available to help my child make progress towards mastery and promotion?

-Parent Conferences

-Parent Resource Center

-Curriculum Nights

- iReady ( Math and Reading)

-Tutorial

-Other Electronic Platforms ( Khan Academy, USAtestprep, Moby Max, Cool Math, Sketch up, etc...)

Classroom/ School

100

What supplies do students need daily?

Paper, pencils, pens for Language Arts, personal pencil sharpeners, markers, color pencils, three-prong two-pocket folder, and composition books, etc...

200

How many classes do you have to take each day?

Six - 5 academic and 1 connection

300

What is DeRenne Middle School's academy/specialty designation?

Medical, Allied Health and Advanced Learning Academy.

400

What is DeRenne's Mascot and Motto?

We are the home of the DOLPHINS!

We show respect

Act responsibly

Value Safety and

Encourage others 

500

What time does school start?

School starts at 7:40. Students can enter at 7:10. Attendance is taken every block.

Peer Relationships

100

What is one way you can have positive peer relationships at school?

-Respect classmates' personal space and items 

- Be considerate

-After school clubs

-21st Century

-Participation in PBIS activities

200

What is one way this summer that you can prepare for middle school?

-Read over the summer

- Do brain teasers (Suduko, crossword puzzles, timed drill the skill)

300

What can you do if you don't see a club you like offered at your school?

Get a group of friends together and ask a teacher to sponsor the club.

400

What days are Tutorial Offered?

Daily

500

Name one thing that you can do to make friends in middle school?

Various answers may apply, for example:

Introduce yourself to a classmate. Sit by someone new at lunch and talk with them. SMILE :)

Connections/Extra Curricular

100

How many connection classes (specials) will you take per semester?

Two - Sixth graders do not choose their connection classes. 

-Band

-Chorus

-P.E.

-Health

-Healthcare Science

-Visual Art

- Technology 

-Business

-Spanish

- Math and/or Reading

200

What special organizations do students participate in at DeRenne, for which we win awards annually at state competitions?

-HOSA - Health Occupations Student Association

-FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America

- TSA -Technology Student Association

-BETA Club - Honor Society

-21st Century

-Math Competitions 

300

What sports are available at DeRenne?

Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Track, Football (7th and 8th only)

400

What fun learning experiences can students participate in?

- PBIS - Schoolwide and Teamwide

- 8th Graders are CPR Certified

- Field Trips - In county and out of county

- Competitions* WE ARE A WINNING SCHOOL!!

- Dances

-Dress Down Day

500

True or False: Connections doesn't count as a grade, so it doesn't matter if I pass.

False: You must attend all classes, attendance is taken for each class. Failure is not an expectation at DeRenne.