Mission of Baldwin County Public Schools
In partnership with the community, the Baldwin County Public Schools' mission is to provide a quality education that fosters learning.
Vision of Baldwin County Public Schools
Our vision is to create a world class learning environment.
DMS Mission Statement
The Mission of Daphne Middle School is to produce successful, responsible students with an enthusiasm for learning. We will provide a nurturing environment and a challenging, well-rounded curriculum, taught by a knowledgeable staff working "in concert."
Statement of Middle School Philosophy
Daphne Middle School embraces the philosophy that adolescent education is a unique and crucial component of the total education of every child. The special developmental needs of the young teenager must dictate the school organizational plan and disciplinary procedures, and teaching methodology must be specifically designed to enhance the adolescent growth pattern. The belief that each person must feel successful is mandatory for every staff member and Daphne Middle School is providing invitational learning at every level. The staff recognizes that middle school is the transition period from self-contained elementary classrooms to a secondary environment, and therefore provides appropriate transitional activities.
Statement of Beliefs of DMS Faculty
1. Everyone can learn and deserves a quality education.
2. Virtues are essential for success.
3. Everyone can be successful.
4. Self-esteem is the foundation for success.
5. A safe and secure environment is essential for learning.
6. Everyone deserves positive recognition.
7. Every action has a consequence.
8. Acceptance of responsibility builds self-esteem and self-discipline.
Daphne Middle School Motto
Respect, Responsibility, and Routine
School Organization
Daphne Middle School is organized in a traditional Carnegie schedule. Students attend seven classes each day that consists of the required courses of English, Literature, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education, and they have a choice of elective courses per year. Students are provided a fifteen-minute break and a thirty-minute lunch period each day.
Alma Mater
We the TrojansFearless and BoldHonor and truth are our questWe are proud to wear the Purple and GoldLearning together day by dayWe will miss our years at DMSWalking away with memories*Composed by R. Normand & Mrs. McCrary's 93-94 third period class.
Student Pledge
As a student a Daphne Middle School, I will take pride in myself and my school. I will attend all classes on time if at all possible; study smart; ask for and accept help when needed and further pledge my allegiance to obtaining the best education I can in order to ensure a good future for myself. (Written by Clotilde Travis)