Dear House of Dragons,

We are officially at T-minus 2 weeks until summer break! While the end of the school year is near, we want to take a moment to thank you for a strong and successful year. DJMS is incredibly proud of the academic gains and progress our students have made, and your partnership has played a vital role in that success.

As we begin closing out the year, please ensure your child has their laptop charger. Missing chargers will result in being placed on the obligation list. For our 8th grade students, laptop collection will take place on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and chargers must be turned in. Failure to submit devices and chargers may result in an obligation that could place a hold on high school registration.

We also ask for your continued support in reinforcing the importance of positive behavior and adherence to school rules. The SDOC Student Code of Conduct remains in full effect, and decisions made now can impact students into the next school year.

At this time, it is also critical that parents closely monitor student grades. With limited summer school availability this year, not all students will have the opportunity for credit recovery. In order to be promoted to the next grade level, students must earn a yearlong average of 60% or higher in Social Studies, Math, Science, and ELA. We encourage you to have conversations with your child and work with teachers to ensure all assignments are completed and grades are improved during these final days.

This week, we are excited to launch our Dragon ROAR Ups, while also continuing to push through the final phase of state testing. Schools are required to meet a 95% testing completion rate, and we will continue to communicate with families to support student attendance.

Please be on the lookout for one final newsletter before the end of the school year with important updates and celebrations.

Thank you again for your continued support, trust, and collaboration throughout this year.

Let’s finish strong, together! 💪🔥

#LearningIsRequired

Dragons Breathe F.I.R.E. 🔥

With F.I.R.E. & Gratitude, 

-Administration

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to remind families about student laptop chargers.

All students at DJMS are financially responsible for their assigned laptop chargers. At the end of the year, each student is expected to return their charger along with their device.

Please be advised that students who do not return a laptop charger will be placed on the school’s Obligation List. Being placed on this list may delay or prevent registration for the next grade level.

This is especially important for our students who will be transitioning to high school, as outstanding obligations can impact their ability to move forward smoothly.

To avoid any last-minute stress, we strongly encourage families to make arrangements now if a charger has been lost or damaged. Please refer to the flyer above for information on how to purchase a replacement charger.

Testing Completion Rates: (School Wide) - Goal 95% (Each Area)

Civics: 92%

Science: 90%

ELA: 91.2%

Math: 40.4% (As of 05/14)

6th ELA: 32% Proficiency Rate

7th ELA: 35% Proficiency Rate

8th ELA: 46% Proficiency Rate

8th Science: 37% Proficiency Rate

Biology: 100% Proficiency Rate

Civics: 69% Proficiency Rate

6th Math: 31% Proficiency Rate

7th Math: 30% Proficiency Rate

8th Math: 40% Proficiency Rate

Algebra: 88% Proficiency Rate

Geometry: 100% Proficiency Rate

6th ELA: 33%

7th ELA: 33%

8th ELA: 23%

6th Math: 25%

7th Math: 14%

8th Math: 31%

8th Science: 18%

Civics: 54%

Algebra: 78%

Biology: 90%

Geometry: 93%

At Denn John Middle School, we believe that positive behaviors should be recognized and celebrated. That’s why we use the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) framework to help students grow not only academically, but also socially and emotionally.

Our PBIS values are represented by F.I.R.E.:

Students are rewarded with Dragon Dollars when they show these values in action. Each month, students can use their Dragon Dollars to participate in exciting school events and activities. This not only motivates students but also reinforces the importance of good behavior and strong character.

Thank you, parents, for supporting us in encouraging students to live out our values each day! Together, we are building a school culture where #LearningIsRequired and Dragons thrive.