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Dutch Fork High School
Congratulations to Anthony DeMasi, Jon Hall, and Jarvis McClurkin for being selected to compete in the Columbia Metro Bowl.
National Honor Society Induction
DFHS STEM Open House will be Monday, December 9, 6-7 pm in the Media Center.
Our STEM program is our Honors Academic Magnet Program.
STEM Application Window is Dec 9 - Jan 9. The STEM program is open to all rising 9th graders. Our application process has changed. To apply for the STEM program, parents/students should visit the online D5 Choice Application d5choiceapp.com , start a New Application, then choose - Application for Dutch Fork High School STEM Magnet. Decisions will be sent by Jan 17, 2020. Once selected, you will revisit d5choiceapp.com and choose DFHS STEM Magnet as your first choice to confirm your acceptance. Visit our DFHS STEM website www.lexrich5.org/dfhsmagnet for more information.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP "SHARK TANK" PRESENTATIONS
What an exciting time at Dutch Fork High School! The 1A Entrepreneurship class held “Shark Tank" presentations that featured nine business plans. These businesses represented start up companies in the following industries: music, fashion, technology, and animal care.
Mr. Paul Smith, Newberry College Assistant Professor of Business and Entrepreneurship, and Sandra Cassell have been working with students since September in preparation for the “Shark Tank” events. This partnership and team-teaching approach are the direct result of our district's vision to incorporate an Entrepreneurship Academy for all high school students.
The winners of the event this week were Kody Gelske, CEO of The Music Review, LLC, and Alexia Onate, CEO of Closet by Alexia, LLC. There will be eight more presentations November 12 and 14 from the 5B Entrepreneurship class. After next week’s presentations, there will be a winner announced for each day. From the four finalists, there will be an overall “Shark Tank” winner. The overall winner will be scored on the performance in the Shark Tank, peer evaluations, and instructor evaluations throughout the 10-session instructional period.
Day 2 Presenters
Kay McGraw, Jayden Young, and Kristin Scott
Dreamer’s Designs, LLC
Thursday, October 24, cadets were recognized for promotion at the annual Gathering of the Eagles ceremony. This event was coordinated and executed by the senior cadet class. Great job!
Saturday, October 26, cadets helped run a camporee for 30 scouts in Troop 76, Pack 76, and Troop 16 in Pomeria, SC. Cadets Evan White, Zachery Cornelius, and Alexander Kennedy used their scouting experience to judge campsites, tents, and gateways during the event.
Saturday, October 26, cadets from the JROTC, Raider/Fitness Team performed landscaping and clean-up at the St. Andrews Library in Columbia. They removed debris and spread mulch around the library grounds.
PTSO
THANK YOU to everyone for your support in our LOVELAND COFFEE SALES!
We'd like to thank all the teachers and staff that donated to the PTSO.
Their names were put into a raffle drawing. Prizes were awarded this week.
Do you recognize this winner?
We hope you will consider donating to the PTSO. We are raising money to support and recognize our amazing teachers and dedicated staff. We also fund student scholarships and other school improvements. Please see the following link to make a financial donation to the PTSO.
Congratulations, Coach Bret Jones, for being selected as the Head Basketball Coach for the North South All Star Basketball game. He will be the Head Coach for the South Team. The game will be held March 21 at Lexington HS.
Find Your Focus
School Psychology Awareness Week, November 11-15, 2019, the theme of which is “Find
Your Focus.” Finding one’s focus" can mean a variety of things from paying attention,
to being able to see an idea more clearly, to identifying an area of interest, or to being
persistent or determined in one’s effort. Focusing can help us set goals, identify action
steps, communicate need, and engage in discussions to help create the connections
necessary for students to develop critical academic and social emotional skills. School
psychologists, along with other school personnel, work with students every day to help
them find their focus—identify strengths and interests, develop persistence, see ideas
and situations more clearly, and attend to important information in academic and social
settings, and we believe families can do the same.
There are many ways families can help children find their focus. As parents and caregivers, you can:
1. Talk to your kids about their strengths and interests. What career path do they want to follow? Emphasize that learning and growing require trying new things and that success comes from small steps to a long-term goal.
2. Help your children develop positive relationships with peers and adults, and model respectful, caring behaviors with others.
3. Help your child work through setbacks, or lack of self-confidence, by helping to identify negative thoughts that may suggest concerns about his or her ability to be successful. Help your child realize that setbacks are not permanent or all-encompassing.
4. Seek out support systems available in the community to help your children learn new skills and thrive, such as tutoring or mentoring programs.
5. Encourage your children to participate in school and community activities that may help them to develop positive behaviors, such as being grateful. In particular, volunteer activities may encourage the development of positive behaviors.
FCA would like to thank the Hewitt Foundation for purchasing t-shirts for their leadership team.
SAT/PSAT Help Sessions Calendar 2019-20
If you are signed up to take the November SAT or want to review some SAT concepts and strategies for a future SAT, you are encouraged to attend one of the free SAT help sessions being offered. Math will be in room 351 with Mrs. Rivers and English in room 340 with Mrs. Bell. Choose whichever subject you feel would benefit you the most. All students are welcome, and the sessions are free!
Sessions are free and available to any student from all grades. Feel free to attend one or both sessions, depending on your individual needs.
12/4 8-9AM Verbal Section Room 340
SAME DAY Math Section Room 351
2/3 3:50-4:50 Math Section Room 351
2/5 3:50 – 4:50 Verbal Section Room 340
HR/ Lunch dates in March TBA
4/29 8 -9AM Verbal Section Room 340
Math Section Room 351
5/13 3:50 – 4:50 Verbal/Math Split Session Room 351 (tentative)
School Counseling Department
Follow us on Twitter @DFHS_Counseling.
Congratulations to the winners of our 9th grade classroom guidance lesson raffle drawing I’Jerrah Lewis and Alexander Bolton.
List of Available Tutors
Dutch Fork High School provides this list as a service to parents, but does not make any ability assessments or endorsements for any of the persons who have asked to be placed on the list. It is recommended that parents considering any tutor thoroughly assess that person’s capabilities and credentials. All financial arrangements, transportation, and appointments with tutors are strictly the responsibility of the parents. The list can be found on our website: https://www.lexrich5.org/Page/24428
11th Grade IGP Conferences
The 11th grade year is a great year to plan for your post-secondary options. The School Counseling Department at Dutch Fork High School is here to assist you. Conferences will begin after November 18th and will continue through the month of December. You and your student will receive an electronic calendar invitation with a date and time for the conference, and a postcard will be mailed home with this date and time.
STUDENTS, PLEASE USE THIS POSTCARD AS YOUR PASS.
There is very limited flexibility in rescheduling the assigned IGP appointment time; however, if you are not able to attend on the date scheduled, please contact your assigned school counselor.
Tips to Prepare for Your Conference!
Tip #1 Review your current class grades and set goals to be successful in all of your classes.
Tip #2 Created a Parchment account to review your transcript. The link to Parchment is on our webpage.
Tip #3 Visit our website at: https://www.lexrich5.org/Domain/309 - Review Links & Info for 11th & 12th Graders.
Tip #4 Review the Course Catalog and DFHS Electives.
SENIORS
Did you know that you could win scholarships by participating in the College Board Opportunity Scholarships program. 4,000 students each year earn scholarships ranging from $500 to $40,000. Watch this video for more information.
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY - INTERVIEW DAY AT DFHS!
A representative from Francis Marion will be here on Friday, November 15th, beginning at 9:00am for an interview day. Students can sign up in room 202 for a time slot. It will only take about 15 minutes for each student to go over their transcripts and test scores. This is your opportunity to have an admission decision made on the spot!
Francis Marion University boasts that it is the most affordable university in the state! They also offer a number of scholarship opportunities and is known for its nursing/health science majors and their engineering transfer programs. Check out this link to their scholarship page.
The College Board’s Opportunity Scholarships - Juniors, Get READY!
Video: Introducing the College Board Opportunity Scholarships.
This opportunity will open for current juniors in December. Be on the lookout for your opportunity to earn scholarships by completing certain college planning activities.
You’ve got to be in it to WIN it!
Take these steps.
1️⃣ Sign up at spr.ly/60171DphB.
2️⃣ Fill out the FAFSA.
Visit www.StudentScholarships.org - One of the largest and most comprehensive collection of scholarships on the web.
Seniors Complete Your FAFSA Application!
Tues., Oct. 1 the 2020-21 FAFSA Form opened. You must complete the FAFSA form to see if you’re eligible for
Grants
Work-Study Jobs
Student Loans
Learn more: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
Fri., Dec. 13 – Last day to request official transcripts via Parchment to be sent to colleges prior to the holiday break.
Dutch Fork High School
Website: https://www.lexrich5.org/dfhs
Location: 1400 Old Tamah Road, Irmo, SC, USA
Phone: 803-476-3300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DutchForkHS/
Twitter: @dutchforkhigh