DMS
(Frequently asked questions)
- Where can I find the school’s daily schedule?
- What if I have a question in regards to clothing being in compliance with the DMS dress code?
- How can I get a message to my child while they’re at school?
- Call our office at (580) 924-1321 and we’ll get the message to them
- Should I text or call my child while they are at school?
- No… but you can call our office at any time and we’ll deliver the message
- What time can I drop off my student in the morning?
- Grade are released every 6 weeks (electronically) and can be viewed via your parent portal account
- Can I request a hard copy of my child’s grades?
- Yes, you may contact our office at (580) 924-1321 and we’ll make a copy for you
- How can I sign up for the parent portal?
- Call our office at (580) 924-1321 to get further information
- Where do I log into my parent portal account?
- How do I sign up for the school newsletter?
- Go to the following link and subscribe
- How will I know about upcoming events or activities?
- Subscribe to our newsletter (see under, How can I sign up for the school newsletter)
- Call the school at (580) 924-1321
- Like us on Facebook
- Where can I find the school’s cell phone policy?
- Where can I find the school’s drop off and pick up procedures?
- Go to the following link and scroll down
- How do I set up a parent/teacher conference?
- Call our school counselors (Laura Claborn or Melissa Cantrell) at 580-916-7342 or 580-916-7178
- How do I set up a meeting with a principal?
- Call our main office (580-924-1321) to set up an appointment
- How can I contact my child’s teacher(s)?
- Go to the following link and click on the teacher’s email link
- How do I sign my child out during school hours?
- ONLY those who are on the approved sign out list will be able to check out your child
- You will report to the front office with your state issued “Photo ID” or SAFEid digital pass on your mobile device and use our SAFEid kiosk
- How do I add someone to the sign out list?
- All changes must be made in person or you may call Mrs. Peddy for more information at (580) 916-7244
- How do I obtain my SAFEid digital pass?
- You can report to our front office or call Mrs. Peddy at (580) 916-7244
- How do I report an absence for my child?
day of the absence
- Bring all necessary documentation or doctor’s notes when your child returns
- What is your attendance policy?
- Oklahoma law requires that children attend school at a minimum of 90% of the time (no more than 16 absences in a school year)
- What happens if my child is below 90% attendance?
- Your child may receive consequences
- Your child may be restricted from participating in extracurricular activities
- You and your child may be placed in Truancy Court
- Parents may be subject to punitive action from the District Attorney’s office
- Truancy Court is a weekly meeting at the school (specific time) where you and your child will meet with the school resource officer and a principal
- The criteria for remaining meetings will be given on the first court date
- What is the eligibility policy?
- Any student with a grade below 60 is considered ineligible
- Ineligible students will not be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities while ineligible
- What is your retention policy?
- Any student who fails 2 or more classes, is chronically absent, or is a behavior issue… may be subject to retention
- Any student who obtains 3 zeroes in a 6-week period will be placed in ZAP
- A student who is placed in ZAP multiple times is subject to disciplinary consequences
- ZAP (Zeroes Aren’t Permitted) is a program monitored by the teacher and principal in order to motivate students to complete their work
- Where can I find the free and reduced lunch applications?
- Go to the following link and fill out the appropriate information
- Applications can also be obtained in our main office
- Can I pay for my child’s lunches electronically?
- Go to the following link and log into your account (you can also sign up)
- For information on Indian Education
- You can also call 580-924-1330 for more information
- For information on Indian Ed Tutoring
- Call Randi Nabors at 580-916-7254
- Forms are located in the main hallway between our counselors’ office and the main office
- Schedule change requests will be considered up to the first full week of school.
- Call our school counselors (Laura Claborn and Melissa Cantrell) at 580-916-7342 or 580-916-7178 for more information
- Classes for High School Credit?
- Spanish I, Fundamentals of Technology, Algebra I, and Physical Science are for high school credit.
- These courses are full year and cannot be added or dropped after the first full week of the school year.
- Students enrolled in the courses listed above, will be required to take semester exams and follow the same exemption requirements as the H.S.
- What’s our philosophy on education?
- Reaching… Every Student. Every Day. Every Way
