Dutch Fork High News & Celebrations
September 11, 2020
Here's what's happening in the Media Center.
- The media center will open on Monday, September 14th from 8:20 to 3:00
- Students are required to wear a mask in the media center.
- Social distancing protocols will be followed in the media center resulting in a limited number of students allowed in the media center at the same time.
- Student printing is temporarily suspended in the media center. A student's printing needs will be discussed with the assigning teacher.
- Student lunch in the media center is temporarily suspended.
- All Chromebook issues will be handled from 8:20 to 3:00 in the media center.
- Students will not be provided a Daily Chromebook.unless their issued device is damaged and is being turned in for repair.
- All Chromebook replacement and/or damage fees will be charged directly to the student's school account.
- Students are able to place a book on Hold as well as renew a book that is not overdue online in their Destiny account.
- We are encouraging students to browse online in their Destiny account for titles they are interested in prior to coming into the media center. This will allow the media staff to assist students with locating books and also help limit the number of quarantined books waiting to be put back on the shelf.
D5 WiFi Business Partners
The following businesses have agreed to partner with D5 and publicize their free public wifi to students in need! The list is still growing as this is an ongoing project!
Thank you to the following businesses!
Chapin Baptist Church - 950 Old Lexington Hwy., Chapin
Chapin United Methodist Church - 415 Lexington Ave., Chapin - Can connect from parking lot near Sanctuary. Connect to Guest wireless, no password needed.
Columbiana Mall - Connect to: ColumbianaCentreGuest
Crooked Creek Park - Please contact for details. - 803-345-6181
Publix - 150 Harbison Blvd - Connect to: PUBLIX-CUSTOMER
Publix - 2732 N. Lake Drive - Connect to: PUBLIX-CUSTOMER
Publix - 7320 Broad River Road - Connect to: PUBLIX-CUSTOMER
Publix - 1235 Chapin Road - Connect to: PUBLIX-CUSTOMER
Sozo Family Fitness - 510 Columbia Ave., Chapin - Can connect from parking lot. Most days from 10-3 there will be a studio inside avaliable with tables to work on.
St. Jacob's Lutheran Church - 844 Columbia Ave., Chapin - Can connect from parking lot. Call Rachel Price @ 803-476-8158 for wifi connection details.
What if I want to make a change in my schedule?
2. Email your school counselor with your request. Your counselor will call you to the counseling office at the earliest convenience.
Underclassmen Pictures
Chromebook Issues
Students and parents can report Chromebook issues through the online repair form.
DFHS Student Chromebook Repair Form
Please complete this form and someone will contact you within 1-2 business days to set up an appointment if the issue cannot be resolved remotely. You may also contact Mrs. Eargle in the Media Center with questions.
District Five Hybrid and Five student meal sites
Meal distribution time change, reminder regarding free meals for students
School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties will adjust meal pick up times at school sites to accommodate more families receiving meals for distance learning/virtual days.
Pick up will now begin at 11 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. at Chapin High School, Dutch Fork High School and Irmo High School. Bus delivery meal pick up times and locations can be found online at www.lexrich5.org/reentrymeals. All meal pick-up opportunities (schools/bus deliveries) will be held on Wednesdays.
Schools will offer free meals to all students in School District Five through Dec. 31, due to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) waiver extension providing free breakfast and lunch to students nationwide.
Touchdown Club Fundraiser
Calling all burrito lovers,
Foil your dinner plans and stop by the Chipotle at 276 Harbison Blvd Ste B in Columbia for our fundraiser on Tuesday, September 15 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm. We're raising money to support Dutch Fork High School Touchdown Club, Inc., so just download a flyer from the link below or mention the fundraiser at checkout and they'll donate 33% of the proceeds to the cause!
Can't wait to see you!
PTSO Fundraisers
Welcome back to all of our DFHS families and a warm welcome to all new FOXES in our community. As we begin the journey in an unprecedented school year, we’d like to say, “THANK YOU” to all of our generous families during the 2019-2020 school year. Each year our DFHS PTO volunteers work diligently to support our students by donating money, time and goods.
PTSO will sell spirit wear and masks in the Commons during lunch Tuesday and Friday.
Career Corner -- Look What's Happening
Parking Passes Update
We are working diligently to pass out parking passes while also processing new requests. Please be patient with us. We will notify you if anything is missing/needed. You will not be expected to park in your specific parking spot UNTIL Monday, September 21 for Cohort A OR Friday, September 18 for Cohort B. You will park where you desire until these dates. After these dates, please let me know if someone is parking in your assigned spot. Please email Mr .McCloud at Lmccloud@lexrich5.org or Ms .Campbell at cccampbe@lexrich5.org if you have any questions.
SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Follow us onTwitter @DFHS_Counseling
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Visit: DFHS - School Counseling Webpage for our LIVE TWITTER Feed!
We are posting celebrations, college announcements and
Counselor Connection messages daily!
There is information posted for ALL GRADE LEVELS!
Dutch Fork High School - 2020 National Merit Semifinalists
These students are among 16,000 high school seniors who are Semifinalists.
They have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships to be offered next spring.
Our early morning Google Meeting with the students and Dr. Gary to congratulate the honorees!
Eric Mitchell, Sean Won, Benjamin Yang & Jessie Zhao
Did you know that you can find most of your answers on the DFHS - School Counseling IGP Agenda?
There are hyperlinks to lead you to the most updated information on many topics.
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
Do you need to enroll in a VirtualSC Course to supplement your DFHS Schedule? Visit VirtualSC - Need to Know Tips for Silver Foxes for more information on the enrollment process. Fall 2020 VirtualSC Fast Track course enrollment opened for grades 11 & 12, September 23 and for all other grades, September 30.
Do you need to review your transcript?
Visit DFHS’s Parchment Transcript Request page here: https://www.lexrich5.org/Page/13154
Please Note:
It is recommended that the student creates the Parchment account in their name. Creating multiple accounts in the student's name may cause processing concerns.
Once you have created your account, please allow 2-5 business days for the approval and release of your transcript to your file. (The transcript will not appear immediately.)
If you are experiencing issues with your Parchment account, you can reach out to Customer Service by clicking on the Support button to the top right of your screen or email your School Counselor.
Summer grades will be available on updated transcripts by Mid-September.
Watch DFHS School Counseling Department’s Welcome Video to our Newest Silver Foxes. The information is beneficial to all students and parents!