DSA Weekly Update
Week of 04/22/2024
Save the date:
Fri May 10 - 8th Grade Semi-Formal
Fri May 10 - Prom Ticket Sales End
Wed May 15 - Decision Day 2024
Sat May 18 - DSA Junior-Senior Prom 8pm - 12am Hilton Durham
Tues June 11 - Graduation at Cameron Indoor Stadium 5pm
To reach the Main Office: dist.frontoffice.323-DSA@dpsnc.net
Your message will reach most of the front office staff.
Please send ALL attendance matters to:
MISC:
●●●●Rep your favorite student-run lit mag everywhere you go! Order your Portraits in Ink T-shirts today. For only $15.62 per T-shirt, get an amazing student-designed closet staple. Go to the Portraits in Ink website or look for the QR code on posters around the school to order yours today! Sales end today (4/22), don’t miss out!
●●●● Registration for the Credit by Demonstrated Mastery, CDM, summer testing closes at 11:55 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8th. Credit by Demonstrated Mastery is a two-phase process by which students can earn credit for a course by demonstrating a deep understanding and mastery of application of content standards prior to taking the course. Students who successfully complete CDM receive a pass/fail grade and course credit.
CDM Summer testing will occur for Non-EOC courses June 17-25 and EOC Courses July 18- 26 (Biology, English II, Math I, Math III).
- High School Students: All DPS high school students are eligible to request an opportunity to earn credit through CDM.
- Middle School Students: All DPS middle school students may request a CDM opportunity for any high school course offered at the middle school level.
- CDM is an opportunity for advancement to the next level and not for credit recovery.
- Linked materials to share within your school community.
For more information on CDM, including the application process, testing windows, and deadlines, please visit Advanced Academics – Credit by Demonstrated Mastery
Contact: Jamel Anderson-Ruff, Coordinator of Advanced Academics, Jamel_Anderson-Ruff@dpsnc.net .
●●●●Attention DSA Juniors and Seniors Prom ticket are on sale NOW!! Last weeks single and couple tickets can still be purchased at last weeks price. You can pick up guest forms anytime in the main office only. Royal Court Nominee posters will only be allowed on the bulletin board outside student services April 22nd - May 9th. If posters are seen anywhere else, the nominee will be disqualified. Voting will be May 1st - May 8th in HS English classes (for Seniors Only).
●●●●The Computer Science Club will have it's last meeting Mon., April 22 in rm T211 after school from 3:30 - 4:30. Please come by and see what amazing things you can do with code.
●●●●The DSA HS Battle of the Books team is on fire! Congrats to the team for earning 1st place at the district Battle of the Books competition today! Go Bulldogs!
●●●● DPS School Food - High School Design Team
The future of DPS high school food programs must be shaped by the students and staff who work and learn at each of our high schools. You're invited to join fellow students, administrators, and school food staff to collectively design the future of DPS high school food. Please see Dr. Tobias if interested!!
●●●● North Carolina Drivers Eligibility Certificate
Any DSA student who is requesting a NC Drivers Eligibility certificate must pass 5 of their 7 classes and submit their Drivers Ed certificate to the main office before school, during lunch or after school before 4:30pm. Once the office receives the Drivers Ed certificate the student will receive the NC Eligibility form within 48 hours. Please note that the certificate is only valid for 30 days. Please ensure you have scheduled your appointment with the DMV.
SENIOR UPDATES:
PERFORMING ARTS:
●●●●Congratulations to the DSA Middle School Chorus for scoring the highest rating possible of Superior at Carowinds Festival of Music on Friday! Way to go Bulldogs!
●●●●Embark on a magical journey with DSA Theatre Troupe 89583 as they present William Shakespeare’s final glorious gift to the word - ‘THE TEMPEST’! Tempted by spirits, teased by sprites, and tormented by a monster, a shipwrecked queen and her party face the wrath of the betrayed sorceress, Prospera - a woman they marooned on the enchanted island years ago. But revenge yields to redemption. Tickets will go fast, so secure yours today and immerse yourself in the magic of Shakespeare’s world! MAY 1ST AND 2ND - TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT WWW.SHOWTIX4U.COM
●●●●Tri-M Members are reminded that our next meeting will be April 24th in the band room at 8:00 AM. Tri-M Seniors are reminded to order their pink honors cords. Ordering information can be found on our google classroom page.
Tri-M Members are reminded to make sure to turn in their participation sheets with completed requirements by May 24th. Please turn these into Ms. Townsend in the band office.
ATHLETICS:
https://www.dpsathletics.com/dsa
●●●●Congratulations to the MS softball team for their victories this week over Brogden and Neal. They play at home vs Lucas this afternoon and Lakewood on Monday for 8th grade night.
●●●●Congratulations to the girls and boys middle school track teams for their victories over Lowes Grove and Neal Middle Schools. First place finishers for the boys were Chris Dorsey, Jhy'san Lyons, J.B. Mathieu, Zaccheus Mathieu, Elijah Hanson, Lucas Barbour, Jasper Carson, Joseph Grice, Jonathan Harry and Elijah Watson.
●●●●Congratulations to the DSA Middle School Chorus for scoring the highest rating possible of Superior at Carowinds Festival of Music on Friday! Way to go Bulldogs!
●●●● The DSA High School Student-Athlete/Parent Handbook has been updated for the 2023-24 Athletic Year!
23-24 DSA HIGH SCHOOL Athletics Student Athlete/Parent Handbook
There are several UPDATES! It is a requirement to review this handbook prior to registering!
In addition, the DSA HS Athletic website has been updated for registration information: www.dpsathletics.com/dsa (click the blue button)
To be cleared for Fall athletics or Summer workouts, Athletes/Managers must:
- Bring the NEW 2023-24 Physical Form with you when you get a physical from a medical professional.
- MAKE SURE THEY SIGN AND DATE IT PRIOR TO LEAVING THAT APPT!
- Have a Parent/Guardian register on the Dragonfly Platform, connect to DSA, and add the athlete or manager to their registration.
Upload/submit ALL required documents ONLINE:
- Please make sure you follow exact instructions to allow your clearance to go smoothly.
These uploaded forms cannot be uploaded together so please complete the following in order to be eligible to attend the clearance session, the NCHSAA requires these to be separate uploads. (Yes even though they print out as "one" document, they must be uploaded by title on the top of each page
1. Authorization for release (DPS online form) ONLY PRINT HARDCOPY
2. Assumption of risk (DPS online form) ONLY
3. NCHSAA Health History ONLY (upload 1)
4. NCHSAA CURRENT or UPDATED physical ONLY (upload 2) PRINT HARDCOPY
5. NCHSAA Concussion ONLY (online form)
6. NCHSAA Medical Eligibility Form ONLY (upload 3)
7. The NCHSAA consent form-WHENEVER IT IS ADDED- I WILL LET YOU KNOW!! PARENTS WILL HAVE TO REVISIT DRAGONFLY WHEN IT IS AVAILABLE.
- Do not upload any documents to these categories that are not the documents it is asking for. Doing so will slow down your clearance tremendously!
Once these uploads have been done, the next steps are:
- Attend a Registration Clearance session to drop off hard copies of the HIPAA form (Authorization for release is HIPAA) and your physical on one of the days listed in the DSA high school student-athlete/parent handbook! (link above)
- Reach out to your potential coach if you have not yet! (Contact info in handbook!)
STUDENT SERVICES:
https://sites.google.com/dpsnc.net/dsastudentservices?pli=1
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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
PTSA:
●●●● Durham School of the Arts Giving Campaign 2023-24
DSA’s PTSA has traditionally relied on parent support through donations, instead of selling items such as popcorn or candy. Please consider donating to this year's fundraising campaign. No donation amount is too small, as anything we raise goes directly to support our students and the school.
Donations to the PTSA are tax deductible and help fund projects and events all year long.
There are two options for contributing:
- Give online at www.dsaptsa.com and click “DONATE” to make a secure Paypal donation.
OR
- Send a check payable to DSA PTSA and address it to: DSA PTSA
400 N. Duke Street Durham, NC 27701
Junior-Senior Prom 2024
May 18, 2024
8:00pm to 12am
Hilton Durham (Near Duke University)
3800 Hillsborough Rd, Durham NC
Graduation
Tues June 11 - Graduation at Cameron Indoor Stadium 5pm
Prom Ticket Sales
Prom Ticket Sales dates: April 8, 2024 to May 10, 2024
Prom Tickets are non-refundable
Ticket prices:
Single Ticket $85/Couple $150
Jr/Sr Prom 2024 - Single Ticket: April 8th thru April 19th
https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/BG108-277
Jr/Sr Prom 2024 - Couples Ticket: April 8th thru April 19th
https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/BG108-278
Single Ticket $95/Couple $170
Jr/Sr Prom 2024 - Single Ticket (Round two): April 20th thru May 3rd
https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/BG108-279
Jr/Sr Prom 2024 - Couples Ticket (Round two): April 20th thru May 3rd
https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/BG108-280
Single Ticket $110
Jr/Sr Prom 2024 – Final Week Tickets: May 4th thru May 10th
https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/BG108-281
Proof of purchase is required for entry
EVERYONE must show photo identification to enter the Prom
Students will be Breathalyzed – any chemical impairment will result in immediate removal from the prom and parents called.
If you are not a current DSA Junior or Senior, a GUEST FORM is REQUIRED
Guest must be under 21 years old and at least in the 9th grade
Guest who have not completed the DSA Prom Guest Form by Monday May 6, 2024, will not be admitted into the prom venue.
Masquerade mask are NOT prohibited until AFTER check in
Any questions please contact Ms. Thibodeaux at Tamieka_thibodeaux@dpsnc.net
About Us
DSA is an active and dynamic center for arts and academic education. School life at DSA is based on our shared culture of success and an emphasis on tolerance, diversity, personal responsibility, and respect for individual differences.
We are a school like no other. Durham School of the Arts (DSA) is a magnet school founded on the premise of providing our students with an education focused on excellence in the visual and performing arts and rigorous academics. We believe that since our students are both participants and consumers of the arts, they will be better educated and more informed citizens. As a result, we expect our students to be the leaders and intellectuals of tomorrow.
DSA partners with top tier institutions, such as the Durham Performing Arts Center, Duke University and the American Dance Festival, to expose our students to high-caliber guest artists who provide workshops and master classes.
Email: dist.frontoffice.323-DSA@dpsnc.net
Website: https://www.dpsnc.net/dsa
Location: 400 North Duke Street, Durham, NC, USA
Phone: 919-560-3926