We are halfway through the 1st quarter! We cannot stress enough the importance of staying on top of assignments and getting caught up. Please check Q to review student progress and contact teachers if you have any questions.
Fall conferences are set for October 25th.
Thank you for being a partner in the learning of your student.
Attendance Matters!!
Please ONLY leave an attendance related message on the attendance line 742-7009. You can also put your students’ absence in Q Parent Connect and that is checked at least every 15-30 minutes and an excellent way to ensure no inadvertent mistakes are made.
If there's an immediate need for a Blue Pass (student leaving school) please call our front desk line 742-7019 . If you leave an attendance message on the Nurses line, Activities Office, Registrar's Office, Counseling Office or Administrative Assistance’s Office it is NOT guaranteed to be entered into Q in a timely manner.
If you believe your students’ absence was reported incorrectly, please have them go to the Attendance Office and obtain an Attendance Correction Form.
Excused Absences
Per ASD Policy, the following conditions may result in an excused absence from school:
Illness
Death or serious illness in the immediate family
Participation in a school sponsored activity
Attendance at religious services
Extenuating circumstances approved by the principal
All other absences are considered
unexcused by the school, even if parents contact the school to excuse the absence. These absences can be called Pre-Arranged Unexcused Absences. If you know your student is going to be absent due to a family vacation, subsistence trip, non-school sponsored activity, please have your student complete a Pre-Approved Absence Request form and submit it to the Attendance Office. Students are also responsible for working with teachers to gather work that will be missed during the absence.
For more information visit ASD’s website on Attendance!
Excused Absences
Per ASD Policy, the following conditions may result in an excused absence from school:
Illness
Death or serious illness in the immediate family
Participation in a school sponsored activity
Attendance at religious services
Extenuating circumstances approved by the principal
All other absences are considered unexcused by the school, even if parents contact the school to excuse the absence. These absences can be called Pre-Arranged Unexcused Absences. If you know your student is going to be absent due to a family vacation, subsistence trip, non-school sponsored activity, please have your student complete a Pre-Approved Absence Request form and submit it to the Attendance Office. Students are also responsible for working with teachers to gather work that will be missed during the absence.
PTSA
The Lynx Lair is in need of weekly volunteers. Are you available Fridays during lunch (10:20 am - 11:45 am), mornings, before school? The Lynx Lair is our main source of fundraising, to give back to the students and staff at Dimond. Email us at dimondptsaboard@gmail.com if you’re interested!
The PTSA Board is looking to fill positions for the 2024-25 school year. We have 3 positions that are currently filled by parents with seniors. Come on board now, and you can ‘shadow’ the current member and learn about the position. The Board works as a team on events throughout the year. Email us at dimondptsaboard@gmail.com if you’re curious!
Students & Parents: We are considering adding some new DHS Spirit Wear items. We need your input! Please visit this survey: https://tinyurl.com/DHSPTSA
School Pictures
School pictures are ready to view and purchase at the following link:
https://fitzgerald-photography.fotomerchanthv.com/search/
PASSWORD IS THE STUDENTS ASD ID NUMBER
If you have any questions please contact Alicia@Fitzgeraldphotos.com.
Retakes/ makeup photos will occur on September 29th during lunch in the Auditeria.
Home/Work Tutoring Options
Math support is being offered once more after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Students of all levels can come to Mr. Beattie's room, B108, on these days and receive help from 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm. He is happy to answer questions they have, reteach ideas, or just provide an environment for them to work in with some assistance if they get stuck. Students are encouraged to bring any accompanying notes from what they have been working on along with their assignments, both current and previous. Students are welcome to stay for all or part of the time.
If you need help or support with assignments for any subject you can also go to A101, Monday-Friday from 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm.
Seniors!
Please read this important information from the Counseling Team! Check with your counselor if you have any questions! Senior Fall information.
College Prep News for Dimond Students!
10th, 11th & 12th Graders: Sign up for a free ONLINE practice SAT & ACT, brought to you by the Dimond High School counseling team. After taking a full-length practice SAT/ACT released by the test maker, you will get a detailed score report with a roadmap to score improvement, plus guidance on whether to focus on the SAT or ACT. This semester, Dimond High School is hosting the following events:
Practice ACT on Friday, October 20th. Check-in will begin at 8:30 am, with testing running 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Practice SAT on Friday, October 27th. Check-in will begin at 8:30 am, with testing running 1:00 pm -4:30 pm.
Space is limited. View all practice SAT/ACT dates and reserve your seat for free at www.frontiertutoring.com/practicetest.
College Admissions Webinar for 9th & 10th Grade Parents and Students
The Dimond High School counseling department has partnered with Frontier Tutoring to deliver a college admissions webinar for 9th and 10th grade parents and students. Parents must register for the webinar in advance – see instructions below. The webinar will cover excelling academically (including setting a target GPA based on your eventual college/scholarship goals), choosing coursework, optimizing your extracurricular activities, and previewing the PSAT/SAT/ACT. ASD counselors will be online to answer questions.
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 13, 2022 at 6:00 pm
Registration Link: https://www.frontiertutoring.com/webinars
Chromebooks
Students who received a chromebook last year should bring it daily for classroom use. If your student is in need of a chromebook, they will be directed to see the school’s Tech Specialist. Students will not be issued on a daily basis for those left at home, please remind your student to bring them everyday!
If your student is having issues with their chromebook, please take it to the library or Teach Specialist office for help. We are enforcing fine this year for broken/missing items, those fines are as follows:
Missing/Lost Chromebook: $225
Lost/ Missing/ Unusable Charger: $20
Screen Replacement: $50
Hinge Replacement: $15
Broken/Cracked LCD Top Cover: $15
Broken/ Cracked Bottom Cover: $15
New Keyboard: $50
Missing Keys: $5 each key up to the price of a keyboard replacement
Top Case: $75
USB-C Ports/Input Ports: $150
Fines can be paid by Cash or Check, payable to Dimond High School, and delivered to Mrs. Pritchard, our AAFP, in the Main Office.
UPCOMING SPORTS START DATES AND SIGNUPS:
Please make sure to complete all forms on Planeths, before the start date of the sport you are interested in participating in. Each student must check in with Chelsea Hunt in the Activities office to receive an Eligibility Slip before they are eligible to participate in their desired sport.
Payments:
Each sport costs $200.00, there is now a student cap of $400.00 per year. Once you have reached this amount, all other sports will be free for the remainder of the current school year. If your family is interested in a waiver, you will need to apply and be approved for the free and reduced lunch program. You can find this on the Student Nutrition website.
If you have any questions, please contact Chelsea Hunt in the Activities office at 742-7005. Office hours are & 7:00 am - 3:00 pm with a closure at 12:00 pm for 30 minutes.
Start Date for Sports:
September 25
Bowling
September 27
Wrestling
Is your student Interested in Wrestling
The first wrestling practice will begin September 27th. For more information come and meet coach Binetti during lunch on Wednesday September 20th. In room # B102.
Grades Matter! Academic Eligibility for Sports and Activities:
Students participating in sports or all-state academic/ fine arts activities must remain academically eligible. Eligibility is checked at the beginning of the 1st and 2nd semesters, as well as the beginning of the 2nd and 3rd quarters. ASD VIRTUAL STUDENTS be aware that although virtual courses are self-paced, a quarter grade will be given based on your work completed during the grading period. This grade counts towards your academic eligibility. Students that are not eligible will not be able to participate in their sport or activity.
Activity Stickers
Activity Stickers are available for purchase online through ParentConnection. The cost is $50.00 for the school year. This will get your student into any home or away game during the school year. Your student will receive a label on their Student ID they will need to present at the games.
Warm Regards,
Principal Johnson-Harris
