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This summer we are excited to offer free continuing education

opportunities to students via our Canvas Learning Management System.

These self-paced courses were designed to help K-6 students boost skills

in Math and English Language Arts through practice and review lessons,

as well as offer support in Character Education. Students can complete

an entire 8-week course, or just the lessons in which they need more

practice. They can also work above or below grade level. Progress is

not monitored by classroom teachers, but a suggested pacing is

included each week. Click here for a short video about these courses.

To gain access to these resources and enroll your student in these online

learning opportunities, please visit the websites below for the

appropriate class.

K-3rd ELA and Math: https://deercreekschools.instructure.com/enroll/K8AB6W

4th-6th ELA and Math: https://deercreekschools.instructure.com/enroll/764R77

K-2nd Character Education: https://deercreekschools.instructure.com/enroll/G4PYCK

3rd-5th Character Education: https://deercreekschools.instructure.com/enroll/M37MG3

*Note: Students will not be able to view a list of or communicate with other students enrolled in the

summer courses. These courses are merely intended to provide review and support materials that

students can use to prevent summer learning loss and prepare for the next grade level. Students

enrolled in these courses will not have direct contact with a classroom teacher.

We need ALL students to choose their elective(s) so we can "save your spot" and build our Master Schedule!

Step 1: Select your Electives - TODAY using the Google Form Below!

Step 2: 2024-25 Online Registration for ALL Deer Creek Students Opens April 1st. All families must officially register their students for the upcoming school year.

Step 3: Proof of Residency -- July/Aug 2024: All Deer Creek families must submit proof that they reside in the school district in order to attend DC schools.

Once all 3 steps are complete, students will be able to pick up their schedules in August to start the new school year!

DCIS would like to welcome our 24-25 PTO Officers :

President - Koshia Silver

VP - Alicia Cahill

Treasurer - Lindsay Merhib

Secretary - Karla Selle

Thank you for volunteering! We are looking forward to a great year.

The Optional Summer Honors Course is open to everyone and is designed to help you understand the priority standards that are taught during 6th grade math. In Canvas, activities are included in modules to help you master those skills. The activities include instructional videos, notes, and IXL lessons. Mastering the sixth grade priority standards will help you be successful in honors (7th grade) math.

You must complete the modules in the order they are presented. A recommended timeline is given on the Canvas homepage. The 7th Grade Math entrance assessment will be given July 25th and 26th at DCIS at 9:00 AM.

To enroll in the Canvas course email MICHAELSTONE@DCSOK.ORG the following information...

Name of Student

Student School Email

Parent Name

Parent Email

You MUST Sign-Up by May 26th.

*You can check enrollments beginning May 29th. Students will receive an invitation to accept enrollment via email.

*Parents will be signed up as an "Observer" in the class.

*The IXL Practice Course will go live on June 1st. At that time you will be able to access the lessons.

Placement in the honors class will be based upon the following information…

• Current Math teacher recommendation

• Completion of Summer IXL Assignments (Optional)

• A score of Advanced on the OSTP

• IXL End Of Year Snapshot 650 or higher

• 5th grade year : 90% or higher overall Math Grade

• Pass the 7th grade math placement exam with a 90%. (This test will be given the first of August - look for an email this summer)

*Completion of Summer Assignments (optional) - These assignments will be open for any student who would like to try and get into the advanced 7th grade math class. These lessons are optional but are a great resource provided by our 6th grade math teachers in order to help you pass our 7th Grade Math Placement Exam.

*Pass the 7th grade math placement entrance exam with a 90%. This test will be given on July 25 and 26th (choose either day - same test is given on both days) at 9:00 AM in the DCIS Cafeteria.

Students will be placed by DCIS staff according to these prerequisites and you will be notified in August.

ALL DCIS students are 1:1 with Chrome Books. Protect your Chrome Book by purchasing a Deer Creek Chrome Book Cover.

Teachers will have a class set of books for students to share, however if you would like your child to have their own set you can order this bundle.

August 12 - 8:00 AM

Schedule Pick-Up and Meet the Teacher

Wednesday, August 14th, 8:30am - 2:20pm

First Day of School - LATE START

August 27 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Parent Orientation

If we are moving out of the district this summer, do we need to participate in the Course Selection?

If you are 100% sure that you are moving out of our district, then no, you do not need to complete any of the forms for course selection. However, please email blythemcguffee@dcsok.org or conniegreenhagen@dcsok.org to notify us that you are not returning so that we can withdraw your child from our system after the last day of school in May and send records to your next school.

Click HERE to make sure you are getting all information from DCIS.

If you need help at anytime during the course selection process, please reach out to any of us!

Principal
Sherri Verble sherriverble@dcsok.org

Asst. Principal
Makenzie Gurss makenziegurss@dcsok.org

Counselors

Mandy Hayward mandyhayward@dcsok.org

Gina Burrell ginaburrell@dcsok.org

All teacher and staff emails follow the pattern of firstandlastname@dcsok.org