I had a great time at Desoto Central Middle School. The teachers are great......well most of them anyways. I will miss that school. I do think that Desoto Central pushes us to make us better students. This is a great school.
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Posted by a student on 07/11/08
This year, (year of 2008-2009), they are going back to regular squedual. 7 Periods. They are not going to do the A and B day again... Although, the school is making all students do P.E and you can even earn credit in 8th grade. If you pass computer class, which you have to sign up to and is very hard
... Read more to get, you get 1 credit. I do not think the school will have the same principal. He is very strict, but he can be very fair and communicates to parents fantastic! The teachers work their bottoms off to get these students to learn. Although, a lot of the students are rude... It's teenagers these days... Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/30/08
It's actually a good school. Theres hardly ever violence, and theres some nice teachers. The principal is very strick, but fair.
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Posted by a student on 03/03/08
I think the school is pretty good. Teachers could do a better job at communicating with the parents. When there was a fundraiser such as the cookie dough sales, working parents really didn't have a convenient time to pick up orders.
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Posted by a parent on 01/02/08
All students should be required to have PE. Foreign language should be offered. Study hall should not be a required class. This time could be used for another activity. An entire class period is used for remediation! What is this for. I think there could be a more efficient use of time. Some of the discipline
... Read more rules are ridiculous. They are across the board no tolerance with not consideration of the circumstances. If your child is being picked on or even being beat up and they defend themselves, they are suspendedalongside the bad child. Children are only allowed to tattle. Are we raising a bunch of children that will have no skills for solving their own problems? They should also give national testing so we can really see how well our schools are doing. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/13/07
DCMS is smoke and mirrors. Yes they have music,sports,etc; but that doesn't mean your child will get to participate. The only advance class they have for seventh graders is pre algebra. Also this year they've started a new block system so theres a chance your child can have a 3 hour study hall and you
... Read more have no say whatsoever. Heres the big kicker, not only do you pay big bucks to buy a house in this area, pay a heavy school tax. They don't even provide your child with an exceptional curriculum. Most people just agree that dcms is a great school because that's what they heard, but I ask that you really take a look at what your being fed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/10/07
Academic programs could be improved. Not enough emphasis stressed on use of the textbook for reference and reinforcement. Homework isn't checked for correctness or content, only that it has been completed.
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Posted by a parent on 07/24/07
I am a student at DCMS. It is a great school, although lacking some quality in areas. You have to be in the 'click' to be accepted. There are optional acadamic programs, but I feel there aren't really enough. The teachers are excellent, and the principal strict. We have music, art, sports, choir, Beta,
... Read more Spotlight, Fellowship Christian Students, but other than that, there are no other activities. It might sound like a lot, but it's not. Parents are involved, but again, you have to be in the 'click.' Read less
Posted by a student on 03/10/07
For the most part, I believe DCMS is a good school. I do wish the curriculum was more challenging and gave more recognition to hardworking students. It's great they give the students multiple options for extra curricular activities, but sometimes the funding isn't there. I find that to be disturbing
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Posted by a parent on 01/17/07
We are new to the Desoto County School System and are for the most part very pleased. Our daughter has been included in social as well as academic environments. It is such a good feeling when your child wants to attend school and feels accomplishments (within their ability range). I hope to stay employed
... Read more in the county primarily so that our child can attend this school system! We live in Memphis and believe me the drive is worth it! Read less
* In 2007-2008 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
1,100
Students per teacher:
18
Full-time teachers:
62
Number of classrooms:
80
Music
Band, Choral
Computer Science
Computer Science
Special Education
Gifted Students, Life Skills, Physically Challenged, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Southaven schools — Desoto Central Middle School is located at 2611 Central Pkwy, Southaven MS 38672. 2611 Central Pkwy is in the 38672 ZIP code in Southaven, MS The school district for Desoto Central Middle School is the Desoto County School District. Desoto Central Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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