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Palm Desert Charter Middle School (PDCMS) is a middle school in Palm Desert, California in the Coachella Valley. It is part of the Desert Sands Unified School District and a Charter school with parental involvement in the school's administration. The school had about 1000 students in the years 2008-09. The school's mascot is Peppy the Panther. The school's first year was 1978 as a closer 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, but WMS was decommissioned). Almost all PDMS students go on to Palm Desert High School, although a few attend alternative independent studies in Summit High school.

Awards

• California Distinguished Schools award for academic excellence.
• 2009 Intel School of Distinction in Science (national standards).
• "9 out of 10" rating for local schools in Riverside County.

Electives

There are many electives offered at PDCMS such as ASB (Associated Student Body) which assists in school activities and manages the school's recycling program. In Renaissance, students organize pep rallies and other school events. Additional electives are Fashion Design, Yearbook, Digital Photography, Junior Master Gardener, Foods, Spanish, French, and Robotics.

Band is made up of five groups: Cadet, Concert, Marching,Jazz, and panther band. Cadet band allows students to learn instruments, Concert band is one step above. Jazz students play at pep rallies and fundraisers. Marching band travels throughout California, performing in parades and winning awards because they are the most elite and best at the school!

Shared Support Agreement

The PDCMS Shared Support Agreement (SSA) is agreed to and signed by the student, parent/guardian, and staff/teacher. The SSA outlines responsibilities of each party during the student's enrollment.

External links

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• Palm Desert Charter Middle School Home
• Desert Sands Unified School District Home

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• Middle schools in California
• Education in Riverside County, California
• Educational institutions established in 1978