Supt Message 20190909

Students Make Parts for the International Space Station with a 3D Printer! DMS is the only middle school in the USA to partner with NASA for this project!

Message from the Superintendent

Dr. Jan Irons Harris

September 9, 2019

Character Theme: KNOWLEDGE

Word of the Week: Time Management

Students took time from their busy schedules to sign a Character Pledge last week.

DCS Elementary Students Rank #1 in School Connectedness in RESA District on Georgia Student Health Surveys 2018-2019

Research has found that schools with positive school climates tend to have better test scores and graduation rates; in contrast, schools with negative school climates as a result of unsafe or hostile environments tend to have lower academic performance.

Noteworthy Feedback from DCS Elementary Student Surveys

Dade County Elementary students ranked #1 on 10 of 11 survey questions related to School Connectedness. In each case, our students' responses rated higher than the average rating for our RESA District (17 school districts - 175 schools)

#1 DCS 96.7% I like school. RESA average - 63%

#1 DCS 97.5% I feel like I do well in school. RESA average - 69.9%

#1 DCS 100% My school wants me to do well. RESA average - 97%

#2 DCS 99.7% My school has clear rules for behavior. RESA average - 96%

#1 DCS 99.4% I feel safe at school. RESA average - 83.1%

#1 DCS 99.2% Teachers treat me with respect. RESA average - 91.3%

#1 DCS 98.6% Good behavior is noticed at my school. RESA average - 77.2%

#1 DCS 96.7% Students in my class behave so Teachers can teach. RESA average - 51.2%

#1 DCS 97.2% I get along well with other students. RESA average - 77.9%

#1 DCS 98.3% Students treat each other well. RESA average - 67.3%

#1 DCS 99.7% There is an adult at my school who will help me if I need it. RESA average - 91.3%

#TogetherWeClimb #SeeingBeyondTheMountains

DCHS Softball Remains at the Top in Region 7AA Play

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