DHS Community Update
May 13, 2022
The Principal's Perspective: Bravo to our DHS Theatre Co.
Greetings DHS Community Members:
I would like to take a second to congratulate all of the members of the Dartmouth High School Theatre Co. for their fabulous production of Shrek the Musical last weekend. Each show was well attended and featured outstanding performances by a number of our students. I'd like to specifically congratulate Co-Directors Ms. Shirley Byers and Mr. Denis Lawrence Jr. Their leadership along with the dedication of a number of community volunteers make the magic possible for our students and the community. Bravo, job well-done!
Sincerely,
Ross A. Thibault
DHS Principal
Support the DHS After Prom With an Online Donation Today!
We are excited to announce an easy way in which members of our community can support the various Clubs and Activities at Dartmouth High School through a direct, online donation using a secure and easy website set up through the Town of Dartmouth.
Please consider donating to a club or activity today using the link below. In particular, the DHS After Prom is currently soliciting donations as they plan for the first After Prom Party since the start of the pandemic. It is through the generous donations of the school community that the After Prom is made possible each year. Every donation is appreciated!
Thank You DHS PTO
The Dartmouth High School Faculty and Administrative Team would like to thank the Dartmouth High School PTO and volunteers who organized the annual Faculty Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday. The generosity of the PTO is appreciated!
Prize Give Away
PTO Faculty Appreciation Luncheon
PTO Faculty Appreciation Luncheon
AP Exam Information
Congratulations to our students for completing their AP exams! We are proud of their perseverance and dedication to excellence. Next week we will administer the AP late exams to students who needed to reschedule their exams due to extenuating circumstances. Please see the late exam schedule and room assignments if your student has been approved to take a late exam.
Please see the AP Exam Terms and Conditions as you will need to sign that you have read these before taking your exam(s).
Please bring the following items with you on your exam(s) day(s):
2 sharpened No. 2 pencils with erasers
2 pens with black or dark blue ink
A watch that does not have internet access, beep or make noise, or have an alarm
Up to 2 approved calculators with the necessary capabilities if you are taking an AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics, or AP Statistics Exam. Visit apstudents.org/courses to find the calculator policy for your subject. For a list of approved graphing calculators, visit apstudents.org/calculators.
A ruler or straightedge only if you are taking an AP Physics Exam. Protractors are not allowed.
All students must have their school ID present with them for the exam. A driver’s license will suffice if an ID is not available.
Prohibited Items
You may not bring prohibited items to the AP Exam. Prohibited items include:
Electronic equipment including phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, wearable technology, cameras, recording or listening devices, or any other type of electronic or communication device.
The only exceptions to the above restrictions are laptops or other devices specifically permitted to be used for digital testing.
School-owned and school-controlled digital recording devices are allowed only for the AP French, AP German, AP Italian, and AP Spanish Language and Culture Exams, and the AP Music Theory Exam.
Books, reference guides, notes, compasses, protractors, mechanical pencils, pencils that are not No. 2, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, or colored pencils.
Papers of any kind. Scratch paper will be provided.
Watches that beep, make a noise, or have an alarm.
Computers or calculators that are not approved.
Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions.
Ear plugs.
Food or drink (Only during the break)
Clipboards.
Backpacks and cell phones will not be allowed into the testing rooms as per the College Board so please make arrangements to store them in your locker.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Chavier at rachelchavier@dartmouthschools.org.
Mass Insight’s 2022 AP Summer Bridge Program
Taking AP next year? Get a jumpstart! Gain skills, tools, and content to help you succeed in AP -level coursework before the school year begins.
Learn from experienced AP teachers from across the country in conveniently timed virtual sessions (morning and afternoon).
Sign up NOW! Space is limited. Registration is FREE and open to ALL students from Massachusetts public and charter schools. DHS has priority registration up until 5/15/2022. REGISTER HERE.
Math MCAS
We will be administering the Math MCAS on May 17th and May 18th. Students are to report directly to their testing rooms with their fully charged ChromeBooks when they arrive, as the exam will begin promptly at 7:30 AM. Students may bring a book to read when they finish the exam as well as a drink and snack for the break. We encourage students to get a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast before the exam. We are confident that they will do well! Please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Chavier at rachelchavier@dartmouthschools.org with any questions.
DHS Class of 2024 Spring Fundraiser
DHS Class of 2024 Spring Fundraiser
Great news! The DHS Class of 2024 has re-opened its shop with some new items for Spring!
Visit https://shopdartmouth.com/ to take a look!
Consider purchasing for yourself, a family member, or a friend!
Spend $100 and get free shipping. Items are delivered right to your door!
Contact Class advisors Melissa Lomba by email at melissalomba@dartmouthschools.org or Jen Thomas at jenniferthomas@dartmouthschools.org with any questions.
School Counseling Updates
Progress reports for Class of 2022 have been published in the Aspen portal as of May 12th!
BigFuture Scholarships - Class of 2023, Qualify Yourself for Scholarships! Click here to start!
All juniors: Make yourself eligible for $500 and $40,000 scholarships each month. Earn entries in monthly drawings for scholarships by completing steps to plan for college. The sooner you start and the more steps you complete, the more chances you’ll have to win. This month’s entries will continue to be included in upcoming monthly drawings. Read the Official Rules here
MEFA Virtual Events - Click to see listing of scheduled events!
MEFA offers free informative webinars and virtual community events on a range of topics. To register for an upcoming webinar please click the link above which will take you to all events.
Free eBook: Help Students Develop Social and Emotional Skills Download link
Decades of research show that social and emotional skills help us succeed in school, work, and life; build and maintain healthy relationships; work toward our goals—even when challenges arise. Get resources and lessons that will help foster Sustaining Effort, Getting Along with Others, Maintaining Composure, Keeping an Open Mind, and Social Connection.
Social Worker Updates
Moodfit - There isn't a one-size-fits-all solution to good mental health. That's why Moodfit provides a comprehensive set of customizable tools to help you learn and focus on what most affects your mood. Awareness plus good practices done regularly is how to create a better mood. Click link to access.
Headspace - Through science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools, Headspace helps you create life-changing habits to support your mental health and find a healthier, happier you. Headspace is proven to reduce stress by 14% in just 10 days. It can also help you relax your mind in minutes, improve focus, and get the best sleep ever. Click link to access.
Happify - Happify aims to help users reduce stress, anxiety and negative thinking, and improve emotional well-being. Users create an account and answer a short questionnaire which helps the app suggest a “track” for the user. “Tracks” are groups of activities and games which help the user achieve their goals. Click link to access.
DHS National Honor Society Car Wash
Please support the Dartmouth High School Chapter of the National Honor Society who will be hosting a car wash to raise funds for the International Rescue Committee in support of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Tickets can be purchased the day of the car wash for $5.00.
Sunday, May 15, 2022, 10:00 AM
Dartmouth Middle School, Slocum Road, Dartmouth, MA, USA
DMS/DHS Jazz Band Concert
Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 07:00 PM
Dartmouth High School Auditorium 555 Bakerville, Rd. Dartmouth, MA
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Thursday, May 19, 2022, 07:00 PM
Dartmouth High School
Special Olympics Day
Friday, May 20, 2022, 08:30 AM
Dartmouth Memorial Football Stadium, Slocum Road, Dartmouth, MA, USA
- Parents and guardians needing to dismiss their child from school for the day should email dhsdismissals@dartmouthschools.org in order to do so. Parents who email dismissal requests do not need to come into school.
- Anyone requiring technical assistance with their aspen account should email aspenhelp@dartmouthschools.org.