Dutch Fork High News & Celebrations
January 15, 2021
Important Updates
If your child is placed on quarantine for Covid-19, you may see that the absences are being marked as unexcused. No need to worry! These absences do not count against your student and will be changed when the student returns from the quarantine period.
Monday, January 18, is a holiday. Have a great 3 day weekend!
From the Assistant Principal of Instruction Joe Eberlin
1. PSAT and ACT/SAT: Juniors can still sign up take the PSAT Tuesday, January 26, at 8:20 a.m. The form is located in the Junior Google classroom. If you previously completed the form, you should be able to edit your response. The last day to complete the form for the PSAT is Sunday, January 17, 2021. The cost is $17.00. You will need to pay through Quickpay; your account is NOT automatically charged.
On the same form you will also need to decide if you want to take the school SAT or ACT by Monday, January 11, if you have not already done so. Please let Ms. Gallman know if you have any questions. You can email Ms. Gallman at ggallman@lexrich5.org.
School ACT and SAT Administration Dates
School SAT Wednesday, March 24; Makeup Tuesday, April 13, 2021
2. Need Academic Assistance? Please reach out to your teachers for additional assistance. The counselors also have information on available tutors.
3. First Semester Exam Schedule (for all students, including FIVE). Note: Semester exams will count 10% this year as opposed to 20% in years past.
Silver Fox Featured Volunteer
From JROTC
After-School Activities/Teams
- Hiking, archery, marksmanship, cyber security, drill, aviation training, and quiz bowl teams, and overnight trips (Washington DC, Disney World, Charleston, etc)
Scholarships/Benefits
- 98% Graduation Rate for Participating Students
- Pilot Training Scholarship - $20,000 (No military service obligation!)
-- Pilot training provided within the JROTC program to prepare cadets
- College ROTC Scholarship/All Expenses Paid - 3.0 GPA and 1100 SAT/22 ACT Required
-- Seniors w/ 2 years JROTC Enrollment are Eligible
- Dutch Fork JROTC Booster Club Senior Scholarship - $17,000 Awarded 2017-2020 (No military service obligation!)
- Immediate Promotion to E-2/E-3 Upon Military Enlistment - Minimum 2-year JROTC Enrollment Required
-- 100% Tuition Paid if Attending SC College Institutions/Tuitions Discounts
- Free Admittance to USC Gamecock Football Home Games
LUNCH & LEARN - South Carolina National Guard
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!
DFHS School Code: 411-101
9th & 10th Grade IGP Conferences!
IGP conferences for 9th & 10th graders will be held late January through the end of February. During this (Individual Graduation Plan) conference, we will review current grades, graduation requirements, discuss post-secondary options, and request courses for the 2021-2022 school year. Please be on the lookout for an email concerning scheduling your IGP Conference in the near future.
IGPs will look a little different this year. Your family will begin your IGP meeting by viewing a presentation. It is important to view this presentation in its entirety before your students' scheduled IGP meeting with their school counselor. Please allow at least 30 minutes to view this presentation before your meeting. Your Virtual IGP meeting is only allotted 15 minutes. Make sure you use your Lexrich5.org student email account. Be sure to view it in “Present” mode as many slides have audio that plays with them. You will need to advance to the next slide.
View this presentation: Preparing for Your 2021 IGP Meeting & 2021-22 Course Registration
Please be prepared with the selection of your 2021-22 Course Electives and Alternates: https://www.lexrich5.org/Domain/309.
Sometimes we can feel stressed and overwhelmed with life’s events.
The School Counseling Department’s Virtual Calming Room is a place for students, staff, and others to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and feelings in positive ways.
Enjoy and take some time for yourself!
Students, if you think you need further help in managing emotions, please reach out to your school counselor.
ATTENTION SENIORS -- Scholarship Opportunities
Be sure to check out the scholarship page on the school counselor’s webpage for a list of scholarship opportunities. https://www.lexrich5.org/Page/13142 . Scholarships are added weekly.
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
Early Awards Applications will be accepted by the Commission on Higher Education through May 15th. The Palmetto Fellows Application MUST be submitted through your School Counselor.
For Late Award Applicants (potentially pending) students with a 4.0 after May 15th, and who plan to take administrations of either the SAT or the ACT after May 15th to qualify,
please communicate your intentions with your School Counselor.
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.
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 in the Spring of 2021 to supplement your DFHS Schedule? Visit VirtualSC - Need to Know Tips for Silver Foxes for more information on the enrollment process.
Visit DFHS’s Parchment Transcript Request page here: https://www.lexrich5.org/Page/13154
WE WILL BE OBSERVING THE HOLIDAY BREAK - MON., DEC. 21 - MON., JAN, 1, 2021. WE WILL RETURN MONDAY, JAN. 4TH. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY AND EXPECT A DELAY IN PROCESSING YOUR REQUEST DURING THIS PERIOD.
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.