What We Offer

ATHELTICS / PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The athletic program at Domingo Trevino Middle School strives to teach students physical and mental skills, self-discipline and sportsmanship, while motivating student athletes to strive for excellence on and off the field. The value of participation in sports is broad and life-long, as student athletes develop teamwork, organizational skills and leadership skills which prepares them for the next level of their educational careers. At DTMS we offer an extensive list of sports like: football, volleyball, boys and girls soccer, basketball, cross-country, track, baseball, softball and golf. Student athletes at DTMS are held to the highest standard in order to achieve lifelong success!

BAND
The DTMS Husky Band offers students the opportunity to learn woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments while developing fine motor skills, rigor, persistence, and teamwork!  Various concerts, competitions, festivals and other performances give our wonderful students a chance to perform collaboratively and achieve musical excellence.

ORCHESTRA
The Domingo Trevino Middle School orchestra is an award-winning group that participates in UIL competitions, school spirit events, community presentations and field trips. Orchestra programs provide students the choice of learning to play the violin, viola, cello or the spring bass while exploring the vast multicultural music the world has to offer. The DTMS orchestra program provides students an opportunity to learn a life long skill that creates a sense of achievement, increases self-esteem and develops positive social and emotional growth.

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." -Plato

CHOIR
At DTMS Choir we offer students the opportunity to develop proper vocal technique and gain confidence as a singer. The classes here are both creative and enjoyable.  Being a part of a choral group is a very rewarding experience. Students develop many positive life-long habits, such as teamwork, self-discipline, and leadership. We welcome students of all different levels from beginning to advanced!  Students have many opportunities to perform in front of audiences to help them build confidence and experience. Some of those opportunities are as follows:

• Fall Concert, Winter Concert, and Spring Concert. 
• Audition for Region Choir.
• Solo and Ensemble Competition.
• Pre U.I.L and U.I.L Contest. 
• Perform at school events– i.e., singing the national anthem at pep rallies.
• Field Trips-i.e., Christmas caroling, end of the year trip, etc.

DANCE
Dance is the act of rhythmically moving the body and feet. This is usually done to music, and the dancer often follows an established pattern of steps. Styles range from Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Modern and Pom. DTMS offers dance technique classes as well as a competition performing group called the Jr. Silver Stars.

Folkloric dance, like the English term “folk dance”, means dances of the people. This type of dance reflects the traditions, cultures and beliefs of people in a particular region. Folkloric dance expresses the life and spirit of a people through its movement and music. Men waving handkerchiefs. Women rhythmically swirling and swishing their skirts at their sides. There are lots of brightly colored costumes. Sometimes the dancers sing and yell out. What is this fantastic performance? It’s folklórico, of course!

DTMS offers folklorico technique classes as well as a competition performing group called Grupo Folklorico Cinco Soles.

ART
Art instruction helps children with development of motor skills, language skills, social skills, decision-making, risk-taking, and inventiveness. Visual arts teach learners about color, layout, perspective and balance: all techniques that are necessary in presentations (visual, digital) of academic work. Aside from the new skills students will develop, they also have the opportunity to compete in state competitions, such as Jr. V.A.S.E,  doodle for google and more.

THEATRE ARTS
In Theatre Arts, we explore ways to go from the page to the stage. We emphasize creativity and collaboration, and perseverance. Areas covered are roles in theatre, movement, acting, reading plays, theatre design and technical work, and viewing performances. Students will be creating projects throughout the year in groups as they would in the professional world. 

CAREER AND TECHNICAL COURSES
These courses give students the opportunity to start their high school credits and practice their abilities in technology and productivity.

• 6 Grade- Touch Systems Data Entry (1/2 Credit)
• 7th Grade- Principles of Information Technology (1 Credit)
• 8th Grade- Business Information Management (1 Credit)

PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED ENGINEERING
This principles of applied engineering course is a Level 1 secondary course for high school credit. It provides 8th grade students the opportunity to explore the various fields of engineering through scenarios and group projects. Students will discover the different types of engineering and engineering-related disciplines, as well as typical skills, like problem-solving, collaboration, and communication. They will also receive an overview of the interrelationships between the different areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics as they engage in hands-on activities. At the end of the year, students who pass the class will earn a credit for high school. This can be applied to the Engineering or Manufacturing Programs of Study as a Level 1 credit, or to any other Program of Study as a Regular Elective credit. 

• 8th Grade Only
• 1 High School Elective Credit

SPANISH
Our educational institution recognizes the importance of strengthening the learning of the Spanish language, through motivation, awareness, training and preparation of study texts that adapt to the needs of students. In the same way, our study plans provide readings that generate an improvement in the quality of life and strengthen skills along with a second language, allowing our students to have a clearer vision of their roots and idiosyncrasies. Above all, it provides them with the opportunity to become aware of the economic, social and cultural problems of our community, thus preserving the identity that is essential in the formation of their personality. More so, preparing them for their post-secondary preparation exams and earn advanced credits.

• 7th and 8th Grade Only
• 1 High School Foreign Language Credit For Each
• Spanish 1- Bilingual
• Spanish 2- Bilingual

"El libro es fuerza, es valor, es poder, es alimento, antorcha del pensamiento y manantial del amor." -Rubén Darío