Dutch Fork High News & Celebrations
November 6, 2020
Dates to Remember
The end of the 1st Nine Weeks is Wednesday, November 11. Report Cards will be issued on Friday, November 20. It's time to get all of that work done, Foxes!
PHASE IV of reentry is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 9.
Beginning November 9, in-person students in grades 4K through 12 will attend school 4 days per week. The district's Flexible Innovative Virtual Education (FIVE) virtual program will continue for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. Visit www.lexrich5.org/20-21reentry for more details.
For more important dates, view the district’s 2020-2021 school year calendar: www.lexrich5.org/calendar
WIN MAKEUP TESTING
The WIN makeup is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11. These are seniors who were juniors at DFHS last year. If you are a senior and did not attend DF last year, you will test in the spring. Students will need to request lunch/breakfast and/or transportation on the form posted in the senior Google Classroom. Students will need to arrive at school by 8:00 a.m. The test will end at approximately 12:30 p.m. Rosters will be posted by Monday, November 9, in the commons and on the guidance hall.
PSAT-NMSQT, SAT, and ACT
Attention Juniors: Please complete the form for the PSAT-NMSQT and/or SAT, or ACT by November 20th. You may only complete it once.
ACT/SAT: The state pays for every junior to take one college entrance test: ACT or SAT. You will need to select one of these tests. The ACT will be administered Tuesday, February 23, 2021; the School SAT will be administered Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
You can learn more about these tests on the School Counseling website: https://www.lexrich5.org/Page/13158
REMINDER: Instructional Model Change Requests
To request a change from one instructional model to another, parents/guardians will complete online forms, which will be available on school and district websites during the request windows. Requests will be considered based on available space and schedule/class availability.
- Secondary Request Window:
- Secondary (6-12): The form opens Monday, November 9, 2020 and closes Friday, November 20, 2020.
- Secondary (6-12): Start of 2nd semester: Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
School District Five families requesting admission into FIVE or a change to their in-person schedule after the secondary request windows will be placed on a hardship waiting list.
FACS
Sophomore Board
Dance Marathon
Book Fair
Hello Dutch Fork High School families!
Mark your calendars and get ready for some fun! We are hosting the first ever Silver Foxes Read online book fair at DFHS!
Book Fair Dates: November 15 thru December 2nd
Get ready for.....
Quality, ultra-readable books! DFHS is partnering with Junior Library Guild to bring you and your family this online book fair. JLG is an elite book-selection service that until now has only been available to librarians. Over 40,000 new books for children and young adults are published annually and JLG only selects the top 3% for its collection. These books are going to be of high quality, content appropriate, and reader friendly regardless of age or grade level!
Safe & cash-free shopping! With health concerns and social-distancing requirements, this online fair is the perfect way for you to build your at-home library from the safety of your home. That means, no need to worry about cash transactions OR direct contact with any/all items purchased!
Direct-to-home delivery! Like Amazon, every purchase from our online book fair will be delivered straight to your door. You can also shop teacher wish lists and those books will be shipped directly to the teacher at DFHS. Choose from a wide variety of K-12 titles, genres, interest levels, and price ranges. Don’t like the book(s) you purchased? Return it to JLG for a guaranteed full refund. Easy peasy!
Affordable selections! Most books in our online fair will be hardcover, first-edition books with library-quality binding. Prices start as low as $5/book, and shipping is FREE for all orders over $30.
Adding quality books to the collection! Our library receives a percentage of every book fair purchase, and we can use these funds raised as JLG credit to add more quality books to our collection or receive funds in cash for other needs.
Keep an eye out for more information about our DFHS online book fair at https://bit.ly/35ZMN22 and thank you in advance for your continued support with helping Dutch Fork put quality books in the hands of our Silver Fox readers!
STARS
National Honor Society
National Honor Society - Thank you to all of the members who contributed to the Key Club's canned food drive.
New Members - This year's induction will be held during the second week of December. Students attending 4 days a week will be inducted during their homeroom period. Students attending the FIVE academy will have a virtual induction. As more detail becomes available, Mrs. Thur will email students. Please be sure to pay your chapter dues by November 15th using the student quick pay system.
Junior Board
Epworth a need for the following items based on their campus wish list linked here- https://www.epworthchildrenshome.org/support/wish-list/ With Christmas on its way, we would love to share some toy options as well. Christmas Items to Consider:
Legos- there are so many types and all are welcome. Ideas include- Lego City, Star Wars, Ninjago, Classic, Harry Potter.
Duplo Nike Slides for both Men and Women - Men's Sizes ranging from 9-13 and Women's Sizes ranging from 6-11
Arts and Craft Kits for teenagers and children
Battery Operated LED lights for our resident's bedrooms
Play-Doh, Board Games, Footballs, Soccer Balls, Basketballs, and ball pumps
Adult coloring books and Crayola products
Everyday Items to Consider- Bath Towel Sets, Twin Comforters for teens, Pillows
Underwear for children and adults
Socks for children and adults
Duffle Bags
We do ask for all items to be new to follow our DHEC regulations.
Bins will be available in the commons and around the school for donations until November 15th!
Jostens/Rhodes
JUNIORS AND PARENTS
Did you miss the Jostens Class Ring Meeting?
Watch Jostens Class Ring Meeting Video
Orders must be placed by October 22nd, 2020
Order Steps:
PTSO
NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL
CAREER DEVELOPMENT MONTH!!
CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE IN DAILY CAREER ACTIVITIES
Contact Mrs. Erler in room 202 or nerler@lexrich5.org with any questions!
SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Follow us onTwitter @DFHS_Counseling
OR
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!
Important Note:
In the event of test cancellations by ACT/College Board due to resurgence of Covid-19, Seniors may benefit from taking the college admission test(s) in the Fall/Winter (or as early as possible and as early as appropriate) to avoid missing later testing opportunities should resurgence occur in the Spring.
For Immediate Release:
Parents/Students may benefit from the following ACT and College Board links that provide updated testing dates as well as the most recent local testing site availability/cancellations.
ACT:
College Board:
Prepare for Your 11th Grade IGP Conference!
11th Grade conferences are tentatively scheduled to begin the first week of December. Please visit the 11th Grade Links and Information School Counseling Webpage for more information and to review resources: https://www.lexrich5.org/Page/18896.
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.
Meet Wyatt, the free FAFSA chatbot that makes applying easier. In partnership with CollegeBoard & #techforgood, Wyatt will provide a messaging service that students can text to get help with their applications. http://getfafsahelp.org/cb
Fri., Dec. 11 – Last day to request official transcripts via Parchment to be sent to colleges prior to the holiday break.
Scholarship Opportunities
The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program offers the state’s brightest and best students up to $24,000 over four years to become South Carolina educators.
Here's what you need to know about the Teaching Fellows Program.
Provides fellowships for up to 200 students each year (actual number determined by funding from the General Assembly)
Includes enrichment programs, professional development, and leadership opportunities
Supplies up to a $6,000 fellowship annually for four years (as long as the student is in the process of completing a degree leading to teacher certification and meets the criteria to continue in the program)
Requires participants to agree to teach in a South Carolina public school one year for each year funding is received and sign a Promissory Note along with a surety
For more information visit: https://www.cerra.org/teaching-fellows-application.html. The Deadline to apply is Dec. 1st.
For additional Scholarship information, visit DFHS School Counseling Scholarship page.
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.