From the Principal


Davis Families:

On behalf of the staff at Davis Junior High, we appreciate you partnering with us to make this another great year at Davis. We hope that you have a nice summer break with your children and look forward to seeing everyone next year!  For those transitioning to the high school as a 9th grade student and those onto other programs and schools, we wish you all the best!

Information regarding Raider Day (tentatively scheduled for August 24th) for next incoming 7th and new and returning 8th and 9th grade students, will be coming out to you in mid-August through email!

Mr. Shepard, Principal

Final Report Card Information
During June, Davis Junior High School will distribute reports cards electronically. The fourth marking period grades will be sent electronically to families at the end of the day on Monday, June 20, 2022. To receive the report cards, parents will need to have a secure PowerSchool account. Parents who do not have access to a PowerSchool account will need to register for one prior to Tuesday, June 14, 2022. The report cards will then be automatically e-mailed to the address that is used to register the PowerSchool account. If you already have a PowerSchool account, you do not need to take any further action. The report card will be automatically sent to you.

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
It is important that the school has current phone numbers, email and home addresses on file in our school data system. If you move or change your phone number, it is imperative that you notify the school and update your emergency contact information. This can be done via your parent powerschool account.  

Laptop Damage and Missing Chargers
Students that turned in possible damaged laptops:  those will be sent to the technology repair department to be assessed and repaired and you will be notified.
Students that did not turn in their school-issued chargers were noted at collection day(s) and will be sent an invoice for the replacement of missing charger.
This fee will be applied to your parent powerschool account and you will have received an email from our Media Center Coordinator noting this.

If device insurance was purchased prior to Sept 10th, 2021, then there will be no cost to repair for first time damage for the laptop.
If device insurance was not purchased and there is a damage repair cost, an invoice for the standard cost of repair will be sent to the home address on file. The fee will also be applied to your parent powerschool account. 
Payments can be made if the balance cannot be paid at one time, but must be paid via the payschool site as the schools will be closed for the summer months if you receive the invoice before June 17th. PaySchools - Online Payment Processing 

If cash or check is your preferred payment, you can come to the main office here at Davis after August 8th and pay in person. Again, if applicable.

Per the technology agreement, student/family are responsible for any damages, internally and externally, accidental, or otherwise, of the school-issued device, and are responsible for other school issued tools.  
Students who have damaged laptops and/or missing chargers, need to see the Media Center Coordinator as soon as possible.

Raider Day Information – Save the Date!

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 
The summer packet will be mailed to all current 7th and 8th grade students in early August.  If your family/student is moving or have moved, please contact Mrs. Gipson at 586-797-2790 or send an email to Mrs. Gipson at [email protected] 

This is sometimes overlooked by parents with the activities of the end of a school year and if we know ahead of time this can help determine our numbers and staffing needs as well as letting us know to be on the lookout for student record request forms that are sent by the new school.to update your information so that you receive a packet in August. 

For Future Davis Junior High Raiders! 
The PowerPoint link below has school information as well as startup dates for parents and students for the 2022 – 2023 school year. 
 Incoming 7th Grade Information Link
Additional information about “Raider Day” registration will come in a summer parent email in August and the registration day will be a time for parents and students to come to Davis, tour the building, find classes, get school pictures, and complete other important “start-up” tasks.  We ask that you review the contents of the PowerPoint with your child so that they have a basic understanding of the school expectations as they transition from elementary to junior high school.  We look forward to seeing you at Raider Day! 

For parents who have a UCS Student Health Plan on file for this year, information can be found in the newsletter with important updates as well as links to get the forms that you will need for the next school year.


SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

 The newsletter is archived week to week each month.  The most current information is at the top of the newsletter and the reason everything is left in for the month is so that you can go back in and find the information that may have been in an earlier edition.  This way too, you can review one document and not have to sift through previous weeks.   

Click HERE for this week's Raider Review.


Davis Junior High Student ID Policy School Year 2022-23

(All Students Must Have ID’s Visible) Davis Junior High School continues to work to ensure the safety and security for all staff and students. This is a top priority each and every day. All students at Davis will now be required to wear and have visible their school ID badges at all times.  Students need to wear their IDs to purchase lunch or snacks.

The wearing of student IDs provides easy identification of students for teachers, substitutes, district staff personnel, and law enforcement if ever needed.  Students need to have their ID's visible when in the halls and during lunch as well as any office areas throughout the school.  To avoid leaving one at home or losing their ID's, students should get into the habit of leaving them in their lockers at the end of each day.
Laptop STUDENT Use Reminder... 

Students are NOT be using their school issued laptop for personal use. 
It is for student /school use only.  Students are not allowed to download games, extensions, add vpns, etc., and are not to use their student email to create any accounts unless they have an authorization from a teacher.  This also helps to keep their email inbox free of clutter and spam as well as inadvertently downloading a virus.

The TEAMS chat and call features is available ONLY to reach out to teachers and staff and to be utilized during class meetings.  This is the same for all platforms/apps that act as a communication tool. Students can set up group chats but is limited to homework and school related content. This applies to Schoology messages as well as email.

Please feel free to check your student's laptops to be sure they are using the laptops accordingly.  Please contact the school is you have any questions regarding your student's laptop.

The Davis Junior High Mission is dedicated to creating a successful partnership of staff, parents and community to prepare our students to be positively-contributing members of society, and productive and responsible citizens.  We promote understanding and respect for all people and strive to inspire our students to become knowledgeable, caring, self-directed and productive learners who readily meet the challenges of a diverse world and global economy.

Students must have their ID card on them at all times during the school day.   All students will receive an ID at the beginning of each school year. 
Please click on the Raider Review tab for all information, consequences, and more  with regards to the school ID requirement.
Replacement ID's are $5 and can be purchased in the main office at Davis.

UCS Vision

All children have the right to a rigorous, high-quality education which meets their individual needs. UCS will respect, encourage and empower each and every student to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to be successful, contributing members of a diverse community and global society.

UCS Mission

We are committed to exemplary teaching and learning in order for our students to be prepared for success in the 21st Century.
We will achieve this commitment by engaging the entire community to focus on each child's achievement, with the expectation that every student will pursue some type of post-high school educational endeavor.

Core Values

  • Every child can learn and achieve.
  • Parents and guardians are partners in the learning process.
  • Being “smart” can be achieved through persistence, hard work and effective effort.
  • Excellence is expected and celebrated.
  • Data is used to guide our decision-making.
  • All employees will exemplify ethical behavior; exhibit a strong work ethic; and continue to develop their leadership, performance and service skills.
  • Technology supports and enhances instruction, business operations, research and communications.
  • The Board of Education, district educators/staff, parents, community members and business leaders must collaborate and work as a team to enhance educational opportunities for student success.