Dragon Community,
I hope this message finds you well. As we continue to foster a positive and successful learning environment for our students, I’d like to address several important areas that can significantly impact your child’s academic success and overall well-being. First, it is essential that we work together to stay informed about your child’s academic progress. I encourage you to regularly check the Focus Parent Portal, which provides real-time updates on grades, assignments, and areas where additional support may be needed. If you haven’t yet accessed the portal, please contact the school office for assistance. Another key factor in student success is consistent attendance. Please monitor your child’s attendance closely and ensure they arrive on time each day. Missing school can disrupt their ability to keep up with lessons, so it’s important we stay proactive about this. Additionally, we ask that students bring their laptops to school fully charged every day. This is essential for participating in our digital learning environment, and it’s important that students come prepared each morning. To maintain focus and ensure a positive school culture, parents should also be conducting random checks on student phones to monitor for inappropriate activity. We encourage you to periodically check your child’s phone usage at home. At home, it is beneficial to establish consistent routines that support learning, such as ensuring your child reads for at least 30 minutes every evening. This simple habit can help improve their literacy skills and instill a love for learning. Lastly, please remember to check in on your child’s emotional and mental well-being. Their overall happiness and health are just as important as their academic progress, and we encourage open communication to ensure they feel supported. If you have any concerns, our counseling team is always available to offer guidance.
Thank you for your continued partnership in helping your child succeed. Together, we can build a strong foundation for their future growth.
DJMS Administration
1. Quarter 2 Ends (Semester 1)- Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Please review your student grades and ensure they close out the first semester strongly.
2. Quarter 3 Begins (Semester 2)- Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The 2nd semester officially begins next Wednesday. Many students will receive schedule changes due the semester courses. This is already listed in Focus.
3. Schedule Changes
DJMS will not accept schedule change requests in the spring. Note, the master schedule is finalized with the appropriate course pairings. Should a student receive a schedule change, it is due to an administrative placement to align the master schedule.
4. High School Planning begins this semester- 8th Graders
8th Grade Parents, the final stretch for middle school is coming. Please be on the lookout for High School planning.
5. PATHS Campus Preview Night- See attachment
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UieBTG7Ad8
6. Q2 Honor Roll Ceremony- Thurs. Jan. 23 (9:45 AM - 11:00 AM)
Invites will be generated after Q2 ends next Tuesday. The counselors will send out the invites accordingly.
7. Basketball Practices Begin
Monday, Jan. 13, Bball practices officially begin.
