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Dutch Fork High School Graduation
Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies in early June, implementing social distancing and other health measures for graduates and their guests.
Ceremonies for Chapin High School, Dutch Fork High School, Irmo High School and Spring Hill High School will be held at the district’s three high school football stadiums during the first week of June. The decision to have in-person commencement ceremonies came after the district surveyed seniors and their parents to gain input on honoring the Class of 2020 while maintaining federal and state social distancing guidelines.
Graduates will be allowed four guests, and ceremonies will be live streamed and recorded. Ceremonies in School District Five will follow the originally planned order but have new dates/times:
- Spring Hill High: 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2 at Chapin High School Stadium
- Weather make-up time for SHHS is 7:30 p.m. on June 2
- Chapin High: 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3 at Chapin High School Stadium
- Weather make-up time for CHS is 7:30 p.m. on June 3
- Dutch Fork High: 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 4 at Dutch Fork High School Stadium
- Weather make-up time for DFHS is 7:30 p.m. on June 4
- Irmo High: 9 a.m. on Friday, June 5 at Irmo High School Stadium
- Weather make-up time for IHS is 7:30 p.m. on June 5
“We sought feedback from student leaders at our high schools, used survey results from our seniors and their parents, and also included principals and other school staff to create an event that keeps safety at the forefront, while celebrating 2020 graduates,” said Dr. Christina Melton, superintendent of School District Five. “Graduation is a major milestone for our students and our parents, and we are committed to making these ceremonies safe, celebratory events that honor all the steps our students have taken to get to this point in their lives.”
Arrival time for students, parking guidelines, information about masks and other health requirements, and other details about graduation ceremonies will be shared with seniors and their families before graduations. Metal detectors will be used, law enforcement and safety officials will be present, and the district’s clear bag requirement will be enforced. Other weather make-up dates for graduation could be announced, if needed.
Thursday, Jun 4, 2020, 09:00 AM
Dutch Fork High School, 1400 Old Tamah Road, Irmo, SC 29063, USA (football stadium)
Medication Pick Up
“Medication pick-up is scheduled for Friday, May 22 and Wednesday, May 27 from 11:00am-2:00pm. The school nurses will be available during these times in front of the school for you to get your child’s daily, emergency or as needed medication. Please remember that medication cannot be stored over the summer; therefore any medicines that remain will be destroyed.“
Final Work Due
Money
Proof of Residence for 2020-21
DFHS is excited to announce we are now able to accept POR's electronically!!! Each year 3 Proof of Residence are required to register. Click on the link below in order to enter your student(s) POR's for the 2020-2021 school year. Be prepared to upload your documents. If an affidavit is required, please visit the school website in order to print out and complete. Affidavits must be notarized before returning to us.
Parking Spots
Rising Juniors and Seniors should check the appropriate Google Classroom page for the link to sign up for a parking pass for the 2020-2021 school year. In August, you will need to provide a valid driver's license, your Alive at 25 certificate and signed copies of both the DFHS and School District 5 forms. The cost of the parking spot is $50. Forms will be shared via the school website later this summer, and you can register for an Alive at 25 class by visiting https://scnsc.org/training/alive-at-25. Rising 10th graders will be able to put their name on a waiting list for a parking spot at Schedule pick-up in August.
Senior Photos on Social Media
Chromebooks
SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
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Visit: DFHS - School Counseling Webpage for our LIVE TWITTER Feed!
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There is a scholarship posted for ALL GRADE LEVELS.
Please Stay In Touch!
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Requirements
LATE AWARDS - Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Requirements
Top 6% at the end of 10th, 11th or 12th grade and 1200 SAT or 27 ACT
OR
1400 SAT or 32 ACT and 4.0 GPA
For Late Award Applicants (potentially pending) students with a 4.0 and who plan to take the June or July ACT to qualify, please communicate your intentions with your School Counselor. The Palmetto Fellows Application MUST be submitted through your School Counselor.
Commission on Higher Education Emergency Regulation Memo
released today, May 21, 2020.
In regard to qualification for 2020 Life and Palmetto Fellow Scholarships:
CHE has enacted emergency regulations to allow for students to continue standardized testing through July of 2020. Students will now have the opportunity to obtain a qualifying score by the July test administration of the ACT during 2020.
LIFE Scholarship: Students who are attempting a qualifying score through the July ACT test administration need to have their test scores sent to their college or university. The financial aid office at their institution will determine their eligibility for the LIFE Scholarship and award accordingly.
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship: Students who are planning to take the ACT test in June or July of 2020 will need to notify their School Counselor. The student’s Palmetto Fellows Scholarship application must be submitted as Pending by the Late Award Period deadline of June 30, 2020.
Students will need to have their test scores sent directly to CHE. Our ACT registration code is 6326.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Gerrick Hampton, Associate Director of Student Affairs, ghampton@che.sc.gov (803) 737-4397 or Ms. Katie Harris, Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program Manager, kharris@che.sc.gov (803) 737-2262.
If you have questions about this process, please email your School Counselor
You MUST apply for the Palmetto Fellows scholarship through the School Counseling Department.
VIRTUALSC SUMMER OPTIONS
Registration for VirtualSC opened for grades 11-12 Wednesday, May 13th and will open for all other grades May 20th. R egistration closes Wednesday, May 27th. These courses are designed to assist students who will need them to meet graduation or promotion requirements. Visit https://lexrich5.org/Page/23174 to learn about options and to understand the enrollment process. You must consult with your assigned School Counselor prior to requesting a course.
SENIOR STOLE INFORMATION
Seniors please refer to your Senior IGP Contract for the color of the stole you will receive if you completed a major. This information was covered during your Senior IGP Conference, and is listed on your contract.
INFORMATION FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS!!!
Two part-training videos on the job search process and career planning:
This training can be used by educators for professional development as well as students preparing to enter the workforce after graduation, planning for summer employment and for college and career readiness. The training links are listed below and can also be found on the MEBA website at www.mebasc.com, under Industry Resources and Webinars.
You will also find an earlier training link provided by Ms. Hanna-Williams on "Jobs of the Future in SC" on the MEBA website.
Training Part I:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oxx3bAawrCgLrbeTNQEWalNZTeD0QBW4/view?usp=sharing
Training Part II:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Aq5Z9XfzfGEyykvys0KIj5WQiQXg8lPp/view?usp=sharing
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