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| '''Palm Desert Charter Middle School''' ('''PDCMS''') is a middle school in the ] located in ], ]. The school had about 1600 students in the years 2005-2006. The number is now decreasing due to the finish construction of a new middle school ] in La Quinta. The school's mascot is Peppy the ]. The school's first year was 1978 as an alternative Junior High school for students living in the then "rural" communities of Palm Desert and ] instead of going to ] (] and ] schools). | '''Palm Desert Charter Middle School''' ('''PDCMS''') is a middle school in the ] located in ], ]. The school had about 1600 students in the years 2005-2006. The number is now decreasing due to the finish construction of a new middle school ] in La Quinta. The school's mascot is Peppy the ]. The school's first year was 1978 as an alternative Junior High school for students living in the then "rural" communities of Palm Desert and ] instead of going to ] (] and ] schools). | ||
| Skylar Lane is the new principal of PDCMS( Palm Desert Charter Middle School). | |||
| == Construction == | |||
| Jonathan Serven is the new Vice Principal. | |||
| Palm Desert Charter Middle School just went under remodelation and reconstruction. The project began in the summer of 2006 and by the 2007 - 2008 school year, PDCMS opened 2 new buildings that were constructed, the school site had a brand new 2 story building housing 10 regular classrooms for 7th and 8th graders and it also had 4 science laboratories with new state of the art techonology and air conditioning. On the other end of the school, a brand new Multi-Purpose was built with new features and 2 classrooms housing a drama room and a choir room. The rest of the school was still going modernization with the main building classrooms. The new library is in the same place but its brand new and the administration was expanded and has more offices. 6th grade buildings were finished by December 2007 but teachers were moved out. The 35 portable classrooms that were left, were taking out and soon that place will have new basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts. PDCMS will go back in session September 2008, they'll be in a new school, a new Charter status and many new things will take place for the 2008 - 2009 school year. | |||
| == Bands and Color Guard == | == Bands and Color Guard == | ||
| Palm Desert Middle School has four bands; Cadet, Concert, Panther, and Jazz. Cadet band is split into two separate groups that eventually perform together during concerts. Cadet band is the beginning band, the band where the kids decide which instruments they will play for the rest of their Middle School career. Concert band is a step up, these kids perform at a single music festival as well as the band's end of the quarter concerts. Jazz Band is a small group that travels about doing gigs throughout the desert, at charity events, Disneyland, as well as at the end of the quarter concerts. Panther band is the school's largest band as well as its main band. These students perform at parades and receive high rankings and recognition from all about the desert. The Panther band's Drum Majors this year are Amelia Sullivan and Michael Harris, who will be successed by Emma Reinhart and James Driggs. The Drumline is an afterschool activity, their show based upon that of NASCAR theme. They travel throughout California performing and competing against others. | Palm Desert Middle School has four bands; Cadet, Concert, Panther, and Jazz. Cadet band is split into two separate groups that eventually perform together during concerts. Cadet band is the beginning band, the band where the kids decide which instruments they will play for the rest of their Middle School career. Concert band is a step up, these kids perform at a single music festival as well as the band's end of the quarter concerts. Jazz Band is a small group that travels about doing gigs throughout the desert, at charity events, Disneyland, as well as at the end of the quarter concerts. Panther band is the school's largest band as well as its main band. These students perform at parades and receive high rankings and recognition from all about the desert. The Panther band's Drum Majors this year are Amelia Sullivan and Michael Harris, who will be successed by Emma Reinhart and James Driggs. The Drumline is an afterschool activity, their show based upon that of NASCAR theme. They travel throughout California performing and competing against others. | ||
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| Palm Desert Charter Middle School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| 74200 Rutledge Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Charter |
| Principal | Ms. Sallie Fraser |
| Enrollment | Approximately 1600 (2005-2006) |
| Information | (760) 862-4320 |
| Colors Mascot | Black and Blue Panthers |
| Website | PDMS Home page |
Palm Desert Charter Middle School (PDCMS) is a middle school in the Desert Sands Unified School District located in Palm Desert, California. The school had about 1600 students in the years 2005-2006. The number is now decreasing due to the finish construction of a new middle school Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School in La Quinta. The school's mascot is Peppy the Panther. The school's first year was 1978 as an alternative Junior High school for students living in the then "rural" communities of Palm Desert and La Quinta instead of going to Indio (Thomas Jefferson Middle and Woodrow Wilson Middle schools).
Skylar Lane is the new principal of PDCMS( Palm Desert Charter Middle School). Jonathan Serven is the new Vice Principal.
Bands and Color Guard
Palm Desert Middle School has four bands; Cadet, Concert, Panther, and Jazz. Cadet band is split into two separate groups that eventually perform together during concerts. Cadet band is the beginning band, the band where the kids decide which instruments they will play for the rest of their Middle School career. Concert band is a step up, these kids perform at a single music festival as well as the band's end of the quarter concerts. Jazz Band is a small group that travels about doing gigs throughout the desert, at charity events, Disneyland, as well as at the end of the quarter concerts. Panther band is the school's largest band as well as its main band. These students perform at parades and receive high rankings and recognition from all about the desert. The Panther band's Drum Majors this year are Amelia Sullivan and Michael Harris, who will be successed by Emma Reinhart and James Driggs. The Drumline is an afterschool activity, their show based upon that of NASCAR theme. They travel throughout California performing and competing against others.
When it's not marching season, the Color Guard performs to recorded or live music in gymnasiums where they receive a score based on general effect, ensemble analysis, individual movement analysis and individual equipment analysis. The Panther Color Guard is one of the top Jr. High programs in California.
Sports
PDCMS has sports that include:
- Flag Football
- Softball
- Basketball
- Track
- Volleyball
Palm Desert Charter Middle School Panthers play:
- Colonel Mitchell Paige, La Quinta
- Thomas Jefferson Middle, Indio
- Indio Middle
- La Quinta Middle
- John Glenn Middle, Indio
- Woodrow Wilson Middle, Indio
Students are required to have the following:
- No More than 2 F's in any classes
- No more than 2 Classes of Misbehavior
- Cannot be on the Discipline Expulsion List
Electives
Journalism is in charge of the Panther Press the school's new paper. Yearbook is also a popular elective. Drama is offered. ASB helps the school with recycling and many other things. Shannel Amaraweera is the president and Alexa McDonald the Vice President.Art, Tech, Spanish, Foods, AVID, Robotics, French, Computers, Band, and Renaissance are the other electives available at PDMS.
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