DRMS Flight Line Newsletter
August, 2025

August Happenings
August 14: Picture Day
August 19: AVID Field Trip
August 21: Back to School Night
August 22: Minimum Day
August 28: Basketball Vs. Park Middle School (3:30 Boys/4:30 Girls)
September 1: Labor Day/ No School
Schoolwide Policies for the 2025-2026 School Year
· No gum or food in classrooms or hallways. Water only.
· Bathroom Pass – 5 minutes or less. If not back in 5 minutes, 20 minute detention issued, to be served on tardy detention day. Must leave phone with teacher.
· No passes first 10 or last 10 minutes of class.
· No cell phone in sight in classrooms. (Includes headphones, Air Pods, etc.) NO ELECTRONICS. If electronic device is seen, it will be confiscated.
o Once a device has been taken, it will be delivered to the office for the student to pick up at the END of the day.
o One warning only. Warning to be given schoolwide to ALL students on the first day of school during “welcome” conversations.
Tardies
· Student must be inside classroom prior to bell ringing.
· If tardy, no pass during class.
Tardy Consequences
· 3+ Tardies in One Week – 20 Minutes
· No Show – Campus Beautification
· No Show – Alt to Suspension
· No Show – Student will be added to the Non-Eligible list until they have served 1-3 above.
Non-Eligible Guideline
· Students who meet the following criteria are not eligible to attend ANY school activity. This includes, but is not limited to, dances, rallies, socials, end of year activities, etc.
Criteria
· 25+ Tardies
· 3+ Cuts
Late Work Policy
6th Grade: No late work accepted after two (2) weeks, unless there is an excused absence. Work is accepted one day late per excused day of absence.
7th Grade: No late work accepted after one (1) week, unless there is an excused absence. Work is accepted one day late per excused day of absence.
8th Grade: No late work accepted, unless there is an excused absence. Work is accepted one day late per excused day of absence.
Common Supply List for 2025-2026 School Year
· 2” Three Ring Binder
· Divider Tabs (6 Tabs)
· Pencil Pouch
· Binder Paper
· Pencils
· Pens
· Highlighter
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) at DRMS
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a proven college readiness program that has been instrumental in supporting the academic and personal growth of our students. By providing targeted tutoring, mentorship, and skill-building workshops, AVID empowers students to overcome obstacles, develop essential study habits, and unlock their full potential. The results of this program have been remarkable, with a significant increase in college enrollment and persistence among our AVID participants.
DRMS Vision and Mission
Our Vision:
Our responsibility is to prepare every student for success in high school and beyond.
Our 2025-2026 vision
At Dallas Ranch, we will:
· Increase Scholar engagement
· Reduce discipline referrals
· Increase academic gains
· Increase College and career-readiness
· Heighten teacher satisfaction and retention
Our Mission:
Dallas Ranch Middle School will be a school of excellence; strongly connected in the community where students achieve their full potential academically. We will focus on students’ positive character development so students are prepared for success in high school, college, and careers. We want students to make positive contributions to the community.
At Dallas Ranch Middle School:
Ø We believe that ALL members of the school community: students, parents, teachers, administrators, and support staff must model good character by displaying trustworthiness, respectfulness, responsibility, fairness, caring, and positive citizenship.
Ø We are a place that values diversity, where students are active participants and feel a sense of belonging and pride. Aviators learn to be responsible for the success of themselves and others.
Ø Students understand the importance of learning and have a desire to achieve to the best of their ability. They receive support in their academic endeavors and learn to be critical thinkers.
Ø Aviators are well-rounded individuals with opportunities to develop their bodies and minds through sports, clubs, electives, and other extra-curricular activities.
Attention!
Please remind your student/s not to loiter at local businesses after school. It can be a safety issue.
Dallas Ranch Middle School
Home of the Aviators
1401 Mt. Hamilton Dr.
Antioch, Ca. 94531
925-779-7485