Vikings DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL May 2015 202 E. Fairchild • Danville, IL 61832 217.444.1500 www.danville.k12.il.us From the Nurse NEW IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT 2015-2016 Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine Students entering 6th or 12th Grade Beginning 2015-2016 School Year 6th graders 1 dose of MCV4 at school entry. 12th graders 2 doses of MCV4 at school entry; 2nd dose must be administered on or after 16th birthday. Minimum Intervals Allowed Between Doses and Other Options for Proof of Immunity The 1st dose received on or after the 10th birthday, and the 2nd dose received, on or after the 16th birthday, at least eight weeks after the 1st dose. If the 1st dose is received at 16 years of age or older, only 1 dose is required. IOR SEN 5 201 f o ss er t Cla ws Ins Ne 7-9 s e Pag from the principal Danville Viking Parents: As we wrap up the year, please encourage your child to finish out strong….the end is in sight! This is always a time of year where I find myself reflecting. As I think back over the past two years, I am proud of what we have accomplished at DHS. A few noteworthy items: • We have improved the curriculum at DHS, aligning the curriculum to new standards and writing common assessments in all of our core classes. • We have changed the way we calculate grades so they are a truer reflection of student learning and have begun the use of mastery criteria in courses to ensure that students have demonstrated the necessary proficiency. • We have started our Seminar period, time built into the schedule that is responsive to student needs and provides them with additional assistance or enrichment as needed. • We are beginning to implement BIST, a powerful program that proactively and systematically addresses student behavior in class. • We have increased the number of Advanced Placement courses, increased the number of students taking the AP tests, and subsidized the cost of the tests so any student wanting to take the AP tests can afford to do so. The list could go on. Change is difficult at times, but the changes we have made and are making will continue to strengthen our school and provide our students with the support they need to succeed. A major change for next year will be that we will have a new principal at DHS. I would encourage you to embrace her/him with open arms. I am grateful for the seven years I have spent here and will miss the parents, students, and staff. Sincerely, Phil Cox, Principal DHS: A Collaborative Focus on Learning and Results final exam schedule Friday, May 22: • 2nd hour final: 8:20-9:55 • 3rd hour final: 10:00-11:35 • 1st hour final: 11:40-1:15 College Express students do not need to arrive until the 1st hour final at 11:40. Students without a 1st hour final may leave at 11:35 or may report to the study hall. In This Issue... Announcements ..................................2 Calendar ............................................4 House News .......................................4 Tuesday, May 26: • 5th hour final: 8:20-9:55 • 6th hour final: 10:00-11:35 Wednesday, May 27: • 7th hour final: 8:20-9:55 • 8th hour final: 10:00-11:35 CONGRATULATIONS! The DHS Orchestra, Madrigals and Wind Ensemble participated in the IHSA Organizational Contest and brought home a Division I... which hasn’t been done in a long time! Danville High School May 2015 • 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS DHS REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR Registration Dates: Wednesday, August 5: Thursday, August 6: 1 to 7 pm (all grades) 8 to 11 am AND 1 to 4 pm (all grades) Freshman Swim Proficiency Test: The freshman swim proficiency test will be offered to incoming freshmen on Thursday, August 6th from 8 to 11 am. The swim proficiency test is MANDATORY for all first year freshmen students. Students who choose not to take advantage of this “early” opportunity will take the swim test in their PE class once school begins. Emergency Forms: Emergency forms will be included in the August newsletter. Please complete the forms and bring to Registration. Forms need to be turned in at the grade tables. Student IDs: First year freshmen will receive their student ID at the 9th grade table. Returning freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors MUST have their student ID’s in order to register. Students that do not have their ID’s will either have to purchase a new ID (cost is $5) or return later to register with their ID. Student Locks: Students returning to DHS for the 2015-2016 school year should take their locks from their lockers after the designated “locker clean out” (the last week of the school year). Those locks must be returned at August Registration to receive the new lock combination. Students that do NOT turn in their lock at Registration, will have to pay $5.00 to receive their new lock combination. Seniors may take their locks with them if they wish. They have paid for them and are entitled to keep them. Freshman Physical Forms: All first year freshmen must have a completed physical form to register for the 2015-2016 school year. Students that do not have their physical form will not be allowed to continue through the Registration process. New Immunization Requirements: • Varicella Vaccine - 9th and 10th grade students must have two doses of the Varicella vaccine. Students must have a physical form showing documentation of the vaccine and two required doses in order to register for the 2015-2016 school year. • Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine – Students entering 6th OR 12th grade must have the following with a physical form showing documentation of the required vaccines/doses in order to register for the 2015-2016 school year: » 6th grade: 1 dose of MCV4 » 12th grade: 2 doses of MCV4 (2ND dose must be administered on or after 16TH birthday) The 1st dose received on or after the 10th birthday (the April newsletter stated 11th birthday; 10th birthday is the newest update) and the 2nd dose received, on or after the 16th birthday, at least 8 weeks after the 1st dose. If the first dose is received at 16 years of age or older, only 1 dose is required. Fees for the 2015-2016 school year: Instructional fees .................................................................... $44 Course fees: Industrial Technology ................................... $5/semester Art ....................................................................... $8/semester Computer classes ............................................ $5/semester Intro to Careers/Applied Technology ....... $5/semester Athletic fees ..............................................................................$25 Club fees .....................................................................................$15 Replacement ID ......................................................................... $5 School Lock................................................................................. $5 Parking Permit ........................................................................... $9 DHS PE T-shirt (mandatory) ................................................. $5 DHS PE shorts (optional) ....................................................... $9 Driver’s Education ............ $200 (full pay lunch guidelines) $100 (reduced lunch guidelines) Waived (free lunch guidelines) PARENTS – MAKE YOUR STUDENT’S PHYSICAL APPOINTMENT NOW. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! THERE IS NORMALLY A DELAY IN SECURING AN APPOINTMENT FOR SCHOOL PHYSICALS. SHOW CHOIR AUDITIONS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The 2015-2016 Show Choir Auditions will be held Monday-Wednesday, May 4-6, in the DHS Choir Room. Please contact Adam Johnson, Choral Director, for more information (217.444.1558 or johnsona@ danville.k12.il.us). Students in grades 10, 11, and 12 who have attended DHS for at least one semester with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher are eligible to apply for National Honor Society membership in the fall. Please note that a minimum of 4 hours of community service are required to apply for NHS, as well as two letters of recommendation. Applications will be available in August. Please contact Mrs. Rachel Brown if you have any questions (444.1653 or BrownRa@danville.k12.il.us). Danville High School 3 • May 2015 2015 GRADUATES — CAPS, GOWNS & TICKETS SUMMER SCHOOL Cap and gown distribution is scheduled for Thursday, May 14th during all three lunches. After that, they may be picked up in the DHS Cashier’s office any time. Student accounts must be paid in full before caps and gowns will be released. Eight (8) graduation admission tickets will be distributed with the cap and gown. WE WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS AFTER MAY 14TH! Cash, credit card and money orders are accepted in the DHS Cashier’s office. Student accounts can also be paid by credit card online, through Skyward Family Access, or by calling 217.444.1601. SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS When you are logged into Skyward Family Access, not only can you check your grades, you also have access to your FOOD SERVICE account and your SCHOOL FEES (FEE MANAGEMENT) account by simply clicking on the TAB. With prom and graduation coming up, it is important to know your account balances. Also, you can avoid the time spent standing in line at the Cashier’s office. If you would like to make a payment on your account, you may do so either at the Cashier’s office or online with a Credit Card. ST. JAMES FOOD PANTRY A huge thank you to the dozens of students who have been volunteering at the St. James Food Pantry each month! We welcome everyone who is able to help! Please note the following dates for upcoming distributions: May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19. Distribution volunteers need to arrive at the church by 4:30 pm and should expect to be done at 7:30 pm. Volunteers are also needed to help with set-up from 7:00-8:30 pm on May 18, June 15, July 13, August 17. Please plan your transportation home ahead of time. Please contact Mrs. Rachel Brown if you have any questions (444.1653 or BrownRa@danville.k12.il.us). Thank you! PROM 2015 Prom will be held May 9th at the Danville Palmer Arena from 8-11p.m. Students must have all fees paid off before buying tickets. Ticket prices are $30 for a single and $45 for a couple. If your son/daughter is taking a student from another school, or a graduate, date request forms must be returned by May 7th. Ticket sales will end on Thursday, March 7 at 4pm. No tickets will be sold after that date/time. The Junior class has been hard at work to make DHS 2015 Prom: Parisian Nights a success. We can’t wait to dance the night away! PROM DATE REQUESTS Date request forms are required for DHS students bringing a non-DHS student to Prom. Dates cannot be older than 20 years old and cannot be in Middle School. Forms can be picked up in every House Office (Freshmen House – 114, ACE House – T109, Global House – 239, New Tech – 317). Forms must be signed by the non-DHS student’s school administrator (if they are attending school/college) or their employer (if they are not attending school). FORMS MUST BE RETURNED TO ROOM 317 (NEW TECH OFFICE) NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, MAY 7TH. JUST A REMINDER – FRESHMEN/SOPHOMORES CAN ONLY ATTEND IF THEY ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A JUNIOR/ SENIOR STUDENT. Summer School will be held June 8 – July 17 (first session will run from 7:30 am - 9:40 am and second session will run from 9:45 am - 11:55 am). Classes available are Health, PE, and Auto Safety. Summer School registration forms can be picked up at any office beginning Friday, May 1st. Please return forms to the Cashier’s office. Summer School Auto Safety classes will be held from June 1 – July 7 (session times are 6:30 am - 7:55 am, 8:00 am - 9:25 am, 10:00 am - 11:25 am). Fees for academic classes: Full pay lunch: $120 per class Free/reduced lunch: $60 per class Fees for auto safety: Auto safety for full pay lunch: $200 Auto safety for reduced pay lunch: $100 Auto safety for free lunch: Waived Students wishing to take courses via credit recovery must sign up through their guidance counselor. There is no fee for credit recovery courses. Call 217-444-1601 for more information. 2015 GRADUATES — FINAL TRANSCRIPTS If you have already been accepted at a college for next year, please stop by Room 138 and fill out a Final Transcript Request to have your transcript sent at the end of the semester. This is for any college, including DACC. DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WELCOMES PARCHMENT TRANSCRIPTS eTranscripts are here! Danville High School is making the college application process easier. Is your child applying to college? Documents, data and deadlines… seems like there is so much to gather and remember. But Danville High School has teamed with Parchment to make the process easier for you and your child. One of the required documents you will need when applying to college is an official high school transcript, a student’s academic record. Danville High School has a new, online service where you can request an official high school transcript and send it to the college of your choice with just a few clicks. Parchment sends your transcript securely, accurately and confidentially to any college or university. The best part is you can request your transcript anytime from anywhere. All you need is an internet connection and to visit Parchment.com. Just follow these 3 easy steps to get started: 1. Register for a free account at parchment.com/register 2. Request your transcript 3. Track your transcript Parchment is fully integrated with the Common Application. You can also use Parchment to send additional information electronically, including letters of recommendation. If you have questions about e-transcripts please contact Mary Ellen Buesking @ 217-444-1507 or bueskingm@danville.k12.il.us. Don’t delay! Your registration codes have already been e-mailed to each students school e-mail account. Sign up for your Parchment.com account today at parchment.com/register. Danville High School May 2015 • 4 MAY 2015 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 3 4 10 11 17 5 Service Awards DHS Auditorium 6 pm 18 6 7 Scholarship Assembly 13 12 DHS Auditorium Early Dismissal 8:30 am 2:00 JROTC Awards Staff Development DHS Gymnasium @ 6pm 19 20 SATURDAY 2 DHS Musical: Beauty and the Beast DHS Auditorium 7 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) 8 9 14 Veteran’s Concert & BBQ Fundraiser DHS Auditorium 7 pm 15 16 21 22 23 Cabaret DHS Auditorium 7 pm Prom Civic Center 8-11 pm Final Exams 24 25 No School Memorial Day 26 27 Final Exams 28 Final Exams Last Day of School for students! 8:20-11:20 29 30 31 DHS Gradua on HOUSE NEWS DANVILLE NEW TECH Student Mentors Student Honored for Crest Design In November of 2014, Mrs. Drennan’s Digifolio class entered a contest to digitally create a crest for the newly commissioned USS Illinois Virginia classed submarine. Numerous high schools from the State of Illinois submitted artwork to the contest. New Tech Freshman, Cyrena Rangel, won top five honors for her Photoshop crest design. Cyrena was presented with a plague acknowledging her achievement on April 2, 2015 at a banquet in Chicago. Congratulations Cyrena! GLBAL Congratulations to the 10 new mentors for next year’s New Tech Freshmen Mentor Program. These mentors were selected based off of an application that looked at their leadership abilities, academics, and problem-solving skills. Selected students will serve as mentors for the New Tech Class of 2019. Sydney Boen-Henderson Kaytlin Esteves Sydney Scholz Robert Brooks Oscar Grajales Caitlin Whitehair Jarod Cotten Takavion Hoskins Elijah Williams Shiyan Lowe Gabriel Cross and Teoqua Orr are also returning. Global Greatness Polo Awardees for April and May: Sierra Pollard, Kyra Webster, Cory Mitchell, Caleb Cordes Nai/Zjuan Cronkite, Trunayia Burton, Sahra Donnely, Darius Robinson, Brianna Buchanan, Tatianna Buchannan, Christopher Brewer, LaShaun Clifton, Rakiya Rhodes, and David Richard. DANVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 118 PARENT UNIVERSITY ConƟnuing EducaƟon Classes and GraduaƟon CelebraƟon DATE: MAY 5, 2015 TIME: Session 1: 6p.m.-7:15p.m. Graduation Celebration: 7:15p.m.-8:30p.m. LOCATION: North Ridge Middle School THE DOCTORS WILL BE IN Doctor’s in AƩendance: x x x x Dr. Maes Dr. Jeliazkova Dr. Haque Dr. Howard Doctor’s Topics': x x x x x x x DehydraƟon EaƟng fresh at the local farmers market Concussion, Helmets and sunburn Important Student Issues Cuƫng, HPV, STD, Pregnancy PrevenƟon Tanning Booths Open Forum Q & A This session is for Parents and Students! Students who aƩend with their parents will receive EXTRA CREDIT in their health class at North Ridge, South View and Danville High. * FREE WELLNESS BAG GIVE AWAY OTHER CLASSES OFFERED: x x x x x x Clay Storytelling Literacy Water Safety EaƟng Smart, Being AcƟve Reading With Your Child Balanced Calendar Discussion MATs Family Council and NCLB CommiƩee MeeƟng FRIED CHICKEN DINNER AT 5:15p.m. CAKE will be served at Graduation MAY GIVE-A-WAYS Summer Book Bundle for all families Parent University T-shirts for all A Chance to Win: *Summer GiŌ Card Basket *Razor Scooter *Radio Flyer Wagon YOU’RE INVITED!! PARENT UNIVERSITY GRADUATION CELEBRATION TOPPER STEINMAN KEYNOTE SPEAKER 2015 D H S I N T E R N AT I O N A L F E S T I VA L “A C e l e b r a t i o n o f C u l t u r e ” Celebrating the cultural diversity of Danville High School and our community. Co-Sponsored by: Danville High School (Global House & Humanities Division) and Center for Global Studies (at the University of Illinois) Over 1400 students and community members par cipated in or visited the fes val; enjoying the booths, ac vi es, entertainment, immersion rooms, and food. The response has been overwhelmingly posi ve. Students at DHS (not to men on faculty, staff, administra on, parents, community members, board members etc.) have been singing the praises of the Interna onal Fes val. Student presenters (booths and entertainment) were excited to share their culture and their talents, and faculty as well as community members and parents were thrilled to share their experiences. Many men oned the delicious food as well. In fact, everyone is saying this is something the community has needed for a long me, and they have expressed their hope that we do it again next year. Thank you for helping everyone touched by the fes val celebrate the value of all cultures in Danville and the surrounding communi es. Your contribu on and support made this fes val a success!! Sincerely, The DHS Interna onal Fes val Commi ee and Presenters Newsletter As Graduation approaches, we have several activities planned for the class of 2015! This year’s Senior Student Council is in charge of planning, organizing, and completing these activities. Important Senior Information and Dates April 27th - May 1st Senior Dinner Tickets on sale in the Cashier’s Office Price: $20.00 per person May 1st Senior Graduation Meeting: 4th Hour Seminar Location: Auditorium May 9th Prom at the Palmer Arena See Mrs. Powell or Miss Bell for details May 12th Scholarship Assembly Senior Lunch May 15th Senior Breakfast/Skip Day May 17th Senior Formal Dinner: Danville Boat Club Tickets must be purchased in advance. Limited number of tickets available. May 31st Graduation Ceremony @ the Palmer Arena If you have any questions please call: Ms. Amre Carey 444-1561 or Ms. Kara Brown 444-1640 Senior Week Activities May 11-15, 2015 Monday, May 11th “Super” Senior Day (dress like a super hero!) Tuesday, May 12th College Shirt Day, Scholarship Assembly & Senior Lunch Outside 6th period Wednesday, May 13th Senior BLACK OUT Day (wear all black to school) Thursday, May 14th Senior Citizen Day Friday, May 15th Class T-shirt Day, Senior Breakfast & Senior “Skip Day” Remember, all clothing must be appropriate for school! Any Senior who chooses NOT to participate must adhere to the Uniform Standard of Dress. Senior Graduation Meeting: There will be a graduation meeting during Seminar in the auditorium on Friday, May 1st. This meeting is to inform seniors about transcripts for college, account balances, proper graduation behavior, graduation dress code and other miscellaneous senior information. Early Grads will need to check in with Mr. Ricky Hoskins before entering the auditorium. Please ask your graduate to see the handout that will be included with their cap and gown. This sheet has important information in it! Jostens Deliveries: On Thursday, May 14th cap and gown distribution will take place during lunch periods. Student accounts must be paid in full for cap and gowns and tickets to be picked up. Formal Senior Dinner: This year, the Annual Senior Dinner will be held at the Danville Boat Club on Sunday, May 17th at 5:30 p.m. The dinner is a buffet and the cost is $20.00 per person. Tickets will go on sale April 27th – May 1st in the Cashier’s Office. After dinner is served, seniors will be honored in the various organizations, sports, and activities they were involved in. The senior slide show will be shown. Parents, guests, students and early grads are all invited and encouraged to attend! Senior Lunch: On Tuesday, May 12th, all seniors in good standing will be permitted to eat lunch outside during 6th hour class. Food and drinks will be provided for all seniors in attendance. Senior Breakfast/Activity Day: On Friday, May 15th starting at 8:30 a.m., seniors will retreat to the cafeteria, where they will be treated to breakfast. They will then move to the auditorium to watch the Senior Superlative Awards and the Senior Video. At approximately 11:30 a.m., seniors will be signed out and dismissed at the Clock Tower doors for the rest of the school day. Seniors are not to be back on school grounds until after 3:00 p.m. Seniors that do not sign out will be considered unexcused for the day. Panoramic Class Picture: The senior panoramic picture will be taken on Friday, May 15th during the Senior Breakfast. All early grads are invited and welcome to be a part of this event. Early Grads will need to check in with Mr. Ricky Hoskins before entering the cafeteria. 2015 Commencement Ceremony: Graduation is scheduled for Sunday, May 31st at 3:00pm. Students must arrive no later than 2:00pm. Danville High School Important Phone Numbers DHS MAIN OFFICE - Room 118 Mr. Phil Cox, Principal Mrs. Joyce Spillman, Secretary .................................... 444.1504 ACE HOUSE - Room T109 Mr. Jacob Bretz, Assistant Principal Ms. Heidi Goula, Secretary............................................ 444.1517 Mrs. Monica Smith-McCray, Counselor ..................444-1524 FRESHMAN HOUSE - Room 114 Mr. Demarko Wright, Assistant Principal Mrs. Julie Ritter, Secretary ........................................... 444.1549 Mrs. Jessica Martin, Counselor ................................... 444.1532 GLOBAL HOUSE - Room 239 Ms. Kim Burch, Assistant Principal Mrs. Rhonda Mauk, Secretary ...................................... 444.1512 Ms. Courtney Lillard, Counselor ................................ 444.1522 NEW TECH - Room 317 Mr. Darin Chambliss, Assistant Principal Mrs. Kelly Sands, Secretary .......................................... 444.1547 Mrs. Amanda Campbell, Counselor ........................... 444.1526 ATTENDANCE Mrs. Carolyn Waterstradt - Room 118 ...................... 444.1680 Tardies/Absences Mrs. Deb Wolgamot - Room 324B .............................. 444.1516 Dismissals DEANS Mrs. Mitzi Campbell (ACE/Global) .......................... 444.1622 Mr. Brian Russell (New Tech/Freshmen) ................ 444.1695 ATHLETICS - Room T142 Mr. B.J. Luke, Athletic Director Mrs. Nancy Taylor, Secretary ...................................... 444.1556 DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Promotes SCHOOL SUCCESS AND Nurtures LIFE-LONG LEARNERS THROUGH RIGOR, RELEVANCE & RELATIONSHIPS Danville High School: A Collaborative Focus on Learning and Results School Improvement Grant Initiatives: • Climate & Culture • Student Growth • Literacy & Writing • Student Engagement Mrs. Nancy Brown, Cashier .................................... 444.1601 Mrs. Sheri Uplinger, Nurse......................................444.1603 Ms. Mary Buesking, Registrar ................................444.1507 Danville, IL 61832 202 E Fairchild Danville High School
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