Class of 2021 Grade Level Coordinators
Mr. Kevin Patterson & Mrs. Stephanie Duenas/Ms. Viviana Hoyos
CLASS OF 2021 GLC NEWS AND NOTES VOLUME 1 ISSUE #6
February 20, 2018
Class of 2021 Students and Parents,
Here are a few items of interest for your review from your DBHS Class of 2021 Grade Level Coordinators. Many exciting events/tasks are upcoming for you and your Class of 2021 student.
SEMESTER 2 6-WEEK GRADING PERIOD
This Friday, February 23, 2018 is the end of the 1st 6-week grading period for semester 2. You will be able to check your student’s 6-week progress grades starting Wednesday, February 28th. Please access grades on the Parent/Student Portal.
SUMMER SCHOOL 2018 REGISTRATION IS HERE!
Please keep in mind, that a student may attend DBHS for four years and never attend summer school and still have more than enough academic credits to graduate. In most cases, summer school is not mandatory. Now that being stated, we do offer several courses for students to take here at DBHS during the summer. Comprehensive information on Summer School 2018 is on the DBHS website at www.dbhs.org. Please go to this site for the most up-to-date information. Below is a summary of the summer school offerings. Please note the dates of registration-Please read carefully.
***Summer School***
Go online at www.dbhs.org. Look for Summer School link to find complete information about summer school. Below is a summary of summer school course offerings and dates.
- GLC REGISTERED THESE STUDENTS FOR SUMMER SCHOOL-REMEDIATION COURSES:
Students making up, remediating, a D or an F in English, ELD, Algebra I, Modern World History, or U.S. History should have registered for the class with their GLC. If you have not, see your GLC immediately. If you earn a D or an F, this year, in the 2nd semester of a class that is a graduation and/or university admissions requirement, it is your responsibility to sign up for summer school on the first day – Monday, June 11th at 7:30 am in the theater. Class rosters of enrolled students will be posted on the DBHS webpage by February 21 by 8:00 pm.
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR NON-TUITION COURSES:
- Online registration for non-tuition classes takes place at www.dbhs.org between 2/21/18 - 3/6/18, beginning at 5:00 pm.
There is no advantage to applying early. Seats will be granted according to grade level, current juniors first, then by lottery if there are more applicants than seats. DBHS students, then WVUSD students have priority over students from outside the district. Class rosters of enrolled students will be posted on the DBHS webpage by March 9 by 8:00 pm.
Non-Tuition Courses Offered-Tentative/Based on Demand for the Course:
US History World History Civics/Economics Combo
Music Appreciation Algebra I
- ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR TUITION COURSES VIA DEDICATED 2 LEARNING:
Students signing up for TUITION COURSES (e.g. Biology, Physics, Algebra II) need to apply online at www.dedicated2learning.com or dbhs.org summer school website between March 5th and March 16th. There is no advantage to applying early, but you must apply within this time period. Class rosters of enrolled students will be posted on the DBHS webpage by March 18 by 8:00 pm.
Tuition Courses Offered-Tentative/Based on Demand for the Course:
Biology Chemistry Physics Geometry Algebra 1 Algebra II World History
US History Computer Systems Digital Video
Health/ICT Combo (In-Seat) Health (Online) ICT (Online) Health/ICT Combo (Online)
- All summer school rosters will be posted on our school website under the Summer School Link by March 18, 2018 so please verify your summer-school enrollment. When completing your registration card, please take into account what summer school course you are taking. For example: If you are taking Modern World History this summer and you are enrolled in the course, you should not place Modern World History on your registration card. Select another course.
COURSE REGISTRATION FOR 10TH GRADE COURSES 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS SOON
Starting next week, the week of February 26, 2018, the Class of 2021 GLCs will be visiting 9th grade English classes. The GLCs will present information on 10th grade course registration/selection. Please discuss this with your 9th grade student. All 9th graders will have this information in their hands by Tuesday, March 6, 2018.
Collection of the Course Registration Card will begin the week of March 19, 2018. Your student will be given the specific date the Registration Card is due.
We encourage parents and students to discuss course selections over the 2+ weeks your student has to prepare the registration card and to ask questions of teachers and their GLC.
TEST PREPARATION
As parents, you are sometimes overwhelmed with information from TEST-PREP. companies. Keep in mind, it is an individual’s choice/preference on what to do to best prepare for Standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT. Many students will self-prepare with materials from the library or purchased materials from reputable bookstores. Others may seek out Test Prep. companies or programs. We don’t want students to panic about the Standardized tests. Sometimes the best preparation is simply working hard and doing well in your courses here at the high school. Any practice tests that may be offered via DBHS or outside companies are just that, PRACTICE. The scores are not part of your student’s record and the practice tests simply serve as a review of what to expect on the SAT or ACT exam.
Traditional timeline for taking the SAT/SAT Subject Tests or the ACT (To be Used by Universities) would be during the student’s junior (11th) year. It is ok to take the exam earlier; however, by waiting until the 11thgrade, students allow themselves to benefit from high school coursework.
Additional information on the SAT and ACT will be provided during our summer meeting in preparation for 10th grade.
INFORMATION FROM PREVIOUS GLC NEWS AND NOTES-BELOW…
ROUTINES
Students should be into their regular school routine by now. Consistent bedtime, wake-up time, study time and place etc. Routines foster success! It is very easy for students here at DBHS to become overwhelmed with their academics, extracurricular activities etc. Please watch over your students to ensure they are eating well, managing their time, and especially getting enough sleep. Sleep deprivation is very detrimental to your student’s success and happiness.
GRADES-VIEW ON PARENT PORTAL
Please take a look at your student’s progress grades. We encourage you to monitor your students via the Parent Portal on a regular basis. See #5 below if you don’t have a Parent Portal account set up.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT/TUTORING
Please visit our Class of 2021 webpage via the DBHS Website, www.dbhs.org. You will find under files the many Academic Support programs available for your student. Look for Files starting with TUTORING. An additional Tutoring program just added to our webpage is the free Math and Science Tutoring at MTSAC!
PARENT AND STUDENT PORTAL
All 9th graders who attended a WVUSD Middle School last school year will be able to continue using the Student and Parent Portals. It will transfer to DBHS just before school opens.
If you are new to the WVUSD, you may also register for the Student and Parent Portal. This will allow you to access student information such as attendance, grades etc. Directions on how to register for this Student and Parent Portal may be found on the DBHS website. Simply access www.dbhs.org and go to either the STUDENTS OR PARENTS pull-down menu and look for the Parent Portal File. Verification Codes may be received from Mr. Randy Thomas, Technology Director, [email protected] or Mrs. Mingie Han, Registrar, [email protected]
DIAMOND BAR HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE AND CLASS OF 2021 WEBPAGE
Parents and Students should access the DBHS website www.dbhs.org on a regular basis. Students should check the website daily for announcements, opportunities and campus news. In addition, when on the DBHS Website, students and parents should access the Class of 2021 webpage by clicking on GUIDANCE/GLC and then the Class of 2021 link. Great information, don’t miss out!
STUDENT WVUSD EMAIL ADDRESS
All DBHS students are assigned a Walnut Valley USD student email address. For example, the email will look like this: 6-digit Student ID [email protected]. Students should access this email account often. Some students may want to have email messages sent to their Student Email forwarded to their personal email address so they do not miss important email messages.
REMIND TEXT MESSAGE SYSTEM
The Class of 2021 is utilizing a free Text-Message Remind system. You may have already completed the sign-up process during your recent registration meeting with your GLC. If you have not completed this sign-up process, PLEASE SIGN UP NOW. Students and Parents are encouraged to sign up.
PLEASE JOIN OUR TEXT MESSAGE REMIND SYSTEM. THIS ALLOWS YOUR GLC TO SEND THE ENTIRE CLASS OF 2021 (STUDENTS AND PARENTS) TEXT MESSAGE REMINDERS THROUGHOUT YOUR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW:
TEXT MESSAGE REMIND SYSTEM: TO JOIN USING YOUR CELL PHONE:
ENTER THIS NUMBER: 81010
TEXT THIS MESSAGE: @24gd92
EVENING SCHOOL EVENTS AND THE NO RE-ENTRY POLICY
For evening school events such as Varsity Football games, we enforce the No-Re-entry policy. Simply stated, students will not be allowed to leave the event and Re-Enter the event.
“Once In-Once Out” is the practice. We want our students to enjoy our events and leaving and returning does not allow that to happen and can become a safety issue. Please discuss this with your students when they attend evening school activities.
Kevin Patterson & Stephanie Duenas/Viviana Hoyos
Class of 2021 Grade Level Coordinators