DSMS Tigers are back and the future is here! 8th grader Eva Somerville started us off with a beautiful performance of the #nationalanthem and the staff spent time thinking about new systems and sharing laughs together! At DSMS we’re #drivingsuccess! #iamdsisd @DSISD @DSMStigers

We had such a fun day welcoming our new DSMS teachers to the Tiger family! @dsmstigers @drippingspringsisd #iamdsisd DSISD staff are Champions

8th grade parade - something to celebrate: you’re graduating and heading to high school! @DSMStigers We will miss you and good luck!

The @DSMStigers Shadow a Student Challenge starts today with Ms. Keri Gohlke leaving her classes for the day to shadow a student through his typical day as a middle schooler. #gainperspective #backtomiddleschool #avisionforschoolimprovement @DSISD #IamDSISD

Julie Zahara and her DSHS Kindness Club are writing [student designed] letters to every.single.high.school.student! 😳WoW! #Inspirational @DSISD @GamezAngelaD @racheltole5 #IamDSISD @InnovateDrip @DSHSCounselors

#lead4ward #review20 #IamDSISD @DSMStigers @DSISD Our fabulous teachers gettin’ ready for STAAR!

Thank you for participating! We are jazzed for our time together on January 20th, see you then! #DSGrading #IamDSISD

Q5: Should a grade include points for group participation, responsibility, creativity, neatness, and formatting expectations? #DSGrading

Q3: Are grades meaningful feedback? What do you do to provide clear feedback that reflects if they met the learning intentions? #DSGrading

Q1: Should there be a prerequisite for retesting? What would they be? #DSGrading

Man, DSMS represent! #DSGrading

Hey Hey SGC peeps! I'm stoked to start this GSNH chat - can't wait to hear your thoughts on Homework, Retesting, and cultivating creativity. #DSGrading

Is it this committee's charge to create student-centered policy regardless of whether or not our staff is ready for it? Are we also responsible for getting them there? #DSGrading

Q6: Do you feel that your/this groups thoughts represent secondary staff as a whole or are you outliers? #GSNH #DSGrading #IamDSISD

Ya'll, there are no wrong answers, no judgement here ;) #DSGrading

Q3: Do you think zeros have a place in our grade books? Why? #GSNH #DSGrading #IamDSISD #dsgrading

Please answer with A1: ... #dsgrading

Q1: What’s your feel after our initial meeting, other discussions you’ve had, and after reading the beginning of #GSNH #IamDSISD #dsgrading