May 15 , 2022
May 15 , 2022
This information is important for the upcoming week.
This information is important for the upcoming week.
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Important Upcoming Dates:
Important Upcoming Dates:
May 19: Science SOLs
May 19: DSF Chorus Concert
May 20: Math SOLs
May 23: History SOLs
May 26: Theater One-Acts
May 27: Schools Closed
May 30: Schools Closed
May 31: Senior Laptop Collection
June 2: Senior Honors Assembly (Evening event)
June 3: Last day of classes for Seniors
June 3: Senior Field Day
June 6: Underclass Laptop Collection
June 7-10: Senior Exams
June 10 - 15: Exams
June 15: Baccalaureate
June 16: Graduation for the DSF Class of 2022 @ Siegel Center (3pm)
July 25-26: Class of 2023 Senior Portraits
August 29: First day of School 2022
Link to 2022-23 Calendar: https://henricoschools.us/approved-calendars/
HCPS-School-Calendar-2021-22.pdf This Week at DSF
This Week at DSF
Exam Exempion Change for this School Year
Exam Exempion Change for this School Year
Announcing a change regarding senior and AP exam exemptions.
Our exam exemption policy for seniors and those who take an AP exam relies on three components: Integrity, Grades, and Attendance. Seniors and those taking an AP exam for specific classes were exempt if they met the complicated criteria for all three of those components. This year, and this year only, we will be removing the attendance component.
In a year when we required students to stay home with COVID symptoms, close contact status, and positive test results, it would be inconsistent to then deny them something because they adhered to those expectations. Rather than litigate each case, Freeman will remove the entire attendance component (including those requirements related to tardies) of the exam-exemption requirements for this school year.
Students must still be free from any integrity violation and meet the B average or better (80 or better for the year and Q4) to be exempt from any exam.
Yearbook Sales Deadline Approaching!
Yearbook Sales Deadline Approaching!
May 27 is the deadline to purchase the 2021-2022 yearbook titled The Road Less Traveled. The cost is $50. Payment may be made on the on-line HCPS receipt book. Payment may also be made by check (made out to Freeman High School) or cash, both of which may be dropped off at the main office. If you would like to verify if you already purchased a yearbook, please reach out to Mr. Abril, the yearbook sponsor, at ajabril@henrico.k12.va.us . He can look up payment verifications.
Thank you for supporting this year’s yearbook. The yearbook is a valuable artifact of the school year and reflects the creativity and hard work of a student-led yearbook class.
Yearbook Ordering Options
Order online: Log in to the Online School Payments (OSP) system. Choose “High” and then “Freeman”. Log in with your unique credentials and all optional items will be listed. Scan to the bottom and choose “Yearbook 2021-2022.”
Send in a check for $50 for your student to drop off in the main office.
Drop by the main office between 8 and 4:30 any school day and pay with check or cash.
All Night Graduation Party!
All Night Graduation Party!
Donate to ANGP (Thank you to those who have already) www.freemanptsa.org
This 30 + year DSF tradition is fully funded by Freeman families and the community. The ANGP22 Class Challenge - Our goal is to have as many families as possible donate at least $22. Enter your student's grad year when you donate. The underclass with the highest $ of donations gets 10% of the challenge donations toward their ANGP!
A SignUp Genius is coming out soon with opportunities to volunteer at ANGP! It takes a village for sure and underclass parents can help with decorating and setting up. Senior families are invited to volunteer at the event! JUNE 16, 2022
For seniors - ANGP ticket sales will resume next week at school in Room 212 in the morning before class and during Freeman Focus!
Underclasss Exam Schedule
Underclasss Exam Schedule
Fri, 6/10
Regular Even Day
2pm - Period 6 Exam
(Regular dismissal time)
Mon, 6/13
9 am - Period 1 Exam
11 am - Period 3 Exam
(1pm dismissal)
Tue, 6/14
9 am - Period 2 Exam
11am - Period 4 Exam
(1pm dismissal)
Wed, 6/15
9am - Period 5 Exam
11 am - Peiod 7 Exam
(1pm dismissal)
MAY SOL TESTING INFORMATION
MAY SOL TESTING INFORMATION
If your student will be involved in SOL testing this May, please check your email (also sent to students' HCPS emails), for more information about testing. SOL Testing will occur on the following dates.
May 4th - Reading SOL (English 11) & English 9 Writing Performance Task
May 19th - Science SOLs (Biology & Earth Science)
May 20th - Math SOLs (Alg 1 & 2, Geometry)
May 23rd - History SOLs (WH1, WH2, VAUS)
Students are only testing if they need it to meet graduation or federal participation requirements. The HCPS letter with more information on SOL tests can be found HERE. The HCPS letter with more information on the English 9 Writing Performance Task can be found HERE. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Carter Reilly, DSF Testing Coordinator, csreilly@henrico.k12.va.us.
May 19th & 20th:
May 19th & 20th:
On Thursday, Students will be taking part in the Biology and Earth Science SOL tests during the morning. On Friday, we will take the Math SOL's. All other students will work on school work in their asynchronous work location. They should report to school and their Freeman Focus class at 9am and then travel to their testing or asynch work location, which will be emailed to their hcps email account.
Just like each day of school, attendance is required unless students have a valid excusable (sick, appointment, etc.) reason.
We will have an altered bell schedule that day with afternoon classes meeting as normal.
Meningococcal Vaccine Required for Returning Students
Meningococcal Vaccine Required for Returning Students
Proof of all immunizations must be provided to the school/clinic prior to the first day of school.
As a reminder, the following vaccinations are now required and failure to provide proof of vaccination prior to the first day of school will result in the exclusion from school until proof of immunization is received by the school/clinic:
● Meningococcal (meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY): At least two doses are required. One before starting 7th grade and another before starting 12th grade.”
Baccalaureate 2022
Baccalaureate 2022
WHAT IS BACCALAUREATE?
At Douglas Freeman High School, baccalaureate is a farewell ceremony celebrating the class of 2022. The 2022 Class Officers, DSF performers,
and a guest speaker will share the stage as they commemorate the graduating class. We invite all of the graduates, their families and friends
to this ceremony on June 15th from 7:00-8:00pm. Please be on the loookout for a postcard invitation in the mail. No RSVP is necessary!
Please submit no more than 5 photos of your child that will be used in a presentation during Baccalaureate and the All Night Graduation
Party.
You may submit your pictures to either This Form or or centralvirginiatennis@gmail.com by June 1st.
Pictures submitted could include a baby picture, a preschool picture, or any other appropriate picture of the senior, individually or with friends.
Coming Soon to DSF
Coming Soon to DSF
Chorus Car Wash!
Chorus Car Wash!
Student Support and Wellness Resources
Student Support and Wellness Resources
A new feature: a weekly resource from DSF school Psychologist, Emily Zalewski. This will be a place for optional resources for families looking to learn more about mental and emotional health.
A new feature: a weekly resource from DSF school Psychologist, Emily Zalewski. This will be a place for optional resources for families looking to learn more about mental and emotional health.
School Counseling
School Counseling
Information from our School Counseling team, led by Janet Smith, DSF Director of School Counseling
Information from our School Counseling team, led by Janet Smith, DSF Director of School Counseling
Summer School - Credit Recovery, Driver’s Ed., Enrichment, and CTE Workshops
Summer School - Credit Recovery, Driver’s Ed., Enrichment, and CTE Workshops
HCPS Summer Academy will have numerous offerings again this year. You may find detailed information here. Registration for all HCPS Summer Academy programs (except for acceleration courses) will open on April 11th. Offerings include:
Credit Recovery
Driver’s Education
Enrichment Workshops (AP/SAT/ACT)
CTE Workshops
Summer School - Acceleration
Summer School - Acceleration
Students interested in taking an acceleration course (new credit) this summer can find detailed information here. Acceleration courses will be conducted through Virtual Virginia and cost $375 per course. Registration is open until June 15th. Please direct any questions to your student’s school counselor.
Contact Information For School Counseling
Contact Information For School Counseling
Phone: 804-673-3709
Website: tinyurl.com/dsfcounseling
Liz Puckett, School Counselor, Last Names: A-Cr
ebpuckett@henrico.k12.va.us
Morgan Meadowes, School Counselor, Last Names: Cu-Hen
memeadowes@henrico.k12.va.us
Janet Smith, Director of School Counseling, Last Names: Her-K
jksmith@henrico.k12.va.us
Susie Good, School Counselor, Last Names: L-Ph
slgood@henrico.k12.va.us
Corey Hancock, School Counselor, Last Names: Pi-Sa
clhancock1@henrico.k12.va.us
Charlie Williams, School Counselor, Last Names: Sc-Z
cewilliams@henrico.k12.va.us
Graeme Byrne, Administrative Assistant
gjbyrne@henrico.k12.va.us
Sarah Terry, Registrar
sdterry@henrico.k12.va.us
Class of 2022
Class of 2022
Information for our Seniors and their families
Information for our Seniors and their families
Important Information from 5/3 Senior Meeting
Important Information from 5/3 Senior Meeting
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Class of 2022 All Night Graduation Party!!
Graduation 2022 is on the horizon and planning for the All-Night Graduation Party (ANGP) is well underway!
This year’s ANGP will be held on June 16, 2022 at the Weinstein JCC. The party starts at 10pm and ends around 3:30am.
The Freeman high school ANGP is a tradition for the senior class. For over 30 years, parents, the Freeman PTSA, and the entire Freeman Community have been sponsoring this party, which takes place on graduation night in an alcohol and drug free environment. This long-standing tradition is something our graduates look forward to, and is the only party of its kind in Henrico County. This event provides the graduates with a fun opportunity to celebrate with their classmates and friends.
For those of you who are not familiar with ANGP, it is the 30+ year Freeman tradition on graduation night that provides a safe environment for the recent grads to celebrate together and enjoy one last event as the Class of 2022! ANGP is usually hosted at the Tuckahoe Y, but due to renovations this year, they cannot accommodate us. We are thrilled to announce that ANGP 2022 will be held at the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center. We are so very thankful for this partnership!
This event is fully funded by donations from Freeman Families and corporate and community sponsors! There has not been a "true" ANGP since 2019 because of COVID and we are excited to bring the tradition back with gusto!!
We need YOU to make this happen for the Class of 2022! How can you be a part of this awesome tradition?
Donate to ANGP on the PTSA website - https://freemanptsa.myhalix.io/pages/getinvolved.donatetoangp
Join us at Hardywood (Ownby Lane location) on 2/18/2022 for Bands-n-Brews. All ticket proceeds got to ANGP - https://www.eventbrite.com/organizations/events
Support as a corporate sponsor with a monetary or prize donation (see attached form).
Participate in the Class Challenge! Classes of 23, 24, & 25 - Bring it on! The Challenge is for underclass families to donate at least $22 to ANGP. The Class that donates the most to this year's ANGP will get 10% of underclass donations deposited into their ANGP fund!
VOLUNTEER - We need underclass parents to shadow the chairs for this year in order to be prepared for next year. We also need volunteers to set up ANGP while senior families enjoy graduation. Being a part of ANGP is a great way to meet people and have fun. Reach out to dsfangp2022@gmail.com to learn more!
Thank you to the following families for donating to ANGP
Cavallo, Coriaty, Davis, Gabriela Georgiadis, Hagan, O’Neil, Hendricks, Holland, Jones, Keller, Kay Larkin, McBride, Melissa McPherson, Miller, Monette, Murphy, Sangiray, Sanne, Savoca, St. John, Thompson, Van Lenten, Winn, and Shaia!
Thank you to the following Community Partners, Corporate Sponsors & Donors
Weinstein JCC, Lewis Cattle Company, RAINRAPS, Bistro804, K2 Awards & Apparel, The Steele Group Realty, Virginia Green, & RVA Pediatrics
With gratitude, The Class of 2022 ANGP Committee
Previously Posted (but still important)
Previously Posted (but still important)
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The Freeman Virtual Welcome Center for International Families and Students
The Freeman Virtual Welcome Center for International Families and Students
Navigating High School can be challenging for any student and family, and that challenge is made more difficult when there is a language barrier. Please see the website below, developed through a collaboration between multi-lingual Freeman students and staff members. It is available through the All Things DSF to our students and community.
https://sites.google.com/henrico.k12.va.us/understandingdsf-welcometofree/home
Easy Attendance Reference Guide
EASY REFERENCE GUIDE TO ALL THINGS ATTENDANCE
DAILY ATTENDANCE
ABSENCES: CALL ATTENDANCE OFFICE (804) 673-3700 EXT. 1 TO REPORT STUDENT ABSENCES OR SEND A NOTE* WITH STUDENT UPON RETURN TO SCHOOL (TECH STUDENTS: CALL DSF AND TECH CENTERS FOR ABSENCES)
*NOTES FOR STUDENT ABSENCES: STUDENTS ARE ALLOWED 10 SICK DAYS PER YEAR (WITH A NOTE OR PARENT/GUARDIAN PHONE CALL); AFTER 10 SICK DAYS, A STUDENT MUST HAVE A DOCTOR’S NOTE FOR THE ABSENCE TO BE EXCUSED – IT IS HELPFUL TO BRING A DOCTOR’S NOTE AFTER A VISIT, SAVING PHONE CALLS AND PARENT/GUARDIAN NOTES FOR WHEN A STUDENT IS HOME SICK
LATE ARRIVALS: SEND STUDENT TO SCHOOL WITH NOTE (FROM DOCTOR [PREFERRED] OR PARENT/GUARDIAN) – LATE ARRIVALS ARE NOT ACCEPTED BY PHONE
EARLY DISMISSALS: IF A DISMISSAL IS KNOW IN ADVANCE, SEND NOTE TO SCHOOL WITH STUDENT (NOTE SHOULD HAVE STUDENT’S FULL NAME & GRADE, REASON FOR DISMISSAL, PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME AND PHONE NUMBER) – THIS WAY, STUDENTS CAN SIGN THEMSELVES OUT ON THE DISMISSAL LOG AND MEET THE PARENT/GUARDIAN IN THE PARKING LOT
IF THE STUDENT DOES NOT HAVE A NOTE FOR DISMISSAL, THE PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST COME INTO THE SCHOOL TO PICK UP THE STUDENT. THE PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST BRING A PHOTO I.D. TO THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE AND SIGN THE STUDENT OUT ON THE EARLY DISMISSAL LOG
NOTE THAT EARLY DISMISSALS ARE NOT ACCEPTED BY PHONE, FAX, EMAIL OR TEXT – IN ADDITION, WE WILL NOT CALL A STUDENT OUT OF CLASS AHEAD OF TIME – ONCE WE HAVE VERIFIED THAT THE PHOTO I.D. IS ON OUR AUTHORIZED PICK-UP LIST, WE WILL BE HAPPY TO RETRIEVE THE STUDENT FROM CLASS.
COLLEGE VISITS
COLLEGE VISIT PRIVILEGES ARE EXTENDED TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS, AND WITH PROPER DOCUMENTATION, WILL NOT COUNT TOWARD EXAM EXEMPTION
PROPER DOCUMENTATION:
1. LETTER/NOTE FROM THE COLLEGE PROVING THAT THE STUDENT ACTUALLY ATTENDED THE COLLEGE FOR A TOUR/VISIT [PREFERRED] - MOST COLLEGES HAVE THEIR OWN FORMS, AND ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE
2. CONFIRMATION OF THE SCHEDULED VISIT
3. IF A TOUR/VISIT IS NOT POSSIBLE, A PICTURE OF THE STUDENT TAKEN IN FRONT OF THE COLLEGE SIGN WILL BE ACCEPTED
2021-22 Bell Schedule:
2021-22 Bell Schedule:
With Expanded Freeman Focus
With Expanded Freeman Focus
Student Dress Code
Student Dress Code
The Henrico County Code of Conduct mandates a dress code to ensure a proper learning environment. Students are expected to review that policy prior to choosing clothing and those not adhering to dress-code will be asked to change. Those who repeatedly violate this Code of Conduct policy will be subject to disciplinary action. Please help us avoid that situation by speaking with your student about the dress code.
Cell Phones in Class
Cell Phones in Class
The HCPS Code of Conduct stipulates that student cell phones must be off and away during instructional time. This year at DSF, students may be asked to place their phone in a designated location in most classes during class time. Students who do not and whose phone is out without permission during class time will have that device confiscated and turned into the main office. Phones will be retuned to parents and guardians. Students may use the main office landline to inform parents that their phone was confiscated.
Sign Up for Parent Accounts
Sign Up for Parent Accounts
Now more than ever, staying connected with the school and your child’s teachers is important to your child’s success in school. Henrico parents can create accounts to view grades and attendance information through PowerSchool, access assignment information through Schoology, and receive communications through the SchoolMessenger App. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to set up your access to these tools. If you need assistance, please reach out to our Innovative Learning Coach, Jessica Ciokan (jkciokan@henrico.k12.va.us).
PowerSchool Parent Portal - click here then choose “Create Account” tab
Schoology - click here for directions
SchoolMessenger App - click here to sign up to receive school and teacher communications in one place. (click here to learn more)
PTSA
PTSA
News from our Parent Teacher Student Associationon
News from our Parent Teacher Student Associationon
Link your Kroger and Publix accounts to the DSF PTSA
Link your Kroger and Publix accounts to the DSF PTSA
Douglas Freeman PTSA is now a community rewards partner at both Kroger and Publix. Be sure to link your accounts to our PTSA and both stores will donate money based on grocery purchases.
All Night Graduation Party
All Night Graduation Party
Graduation 2022 may be months away, but planning for the All Night Graduation Party (ANGP) is well underway! Not sure what the All Night Graduation Party is? The Freeman high school ANGP is a tradition for the senior class. For over 30 years, parents, the Freeman PTSA, and the entire Freeman Community have been sponsoring this party, which takes place on graduation night in an alcohol and drug free environment. This long-standing tradition is something our graduates look forward to, and is the only party of its kind in Henrico County. This event provides the graduates with a fun opportunity to celebrate with their classmates and friends.
We don’t have a date yet, but will know when the graduation date is announced. We won’t know for sure the format of the party until closer to the date. We are definitely hoping for the best and that it will be held indoors as it was before Covid. No matter what, we will have some sort of celebration, we will adapt as we have to like the class of 2021 did and with a fabulous celebration at Deep Run this past summer.
There will be senior tabs and links on the PTSA website that you should keep an eye on to keep up with all the details and information regarding the party and fundraising for it. Remember, the ANGP is 100% planned and financially supported by senior parents and community donations. You can donate now on the PTSA website.
If you would like to volunteer to help with planning or the night of the party, please email Valerie Hendricks at DSFANGP2022@gmail.com.
Key Resources for 2021-22
Key Resources for 2021-22
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Please bookmark www.atdsf.com. This is a one-stop resource for all the links, refences, sign up forms and information you might need. We are constantly updating it and use it to house important school-wide virtual events as well.
Athletics/Activities
Athletics/Activities
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Athletics Boosters Membership Information
Athletics Boosters Membership Information
Each year, nearly 800 students at Douglas Freeman compete on multiple athletic teams. With your membership in the Booster Club, you support our programs and you save money on admission to home sporting events. See our website (www.dsfathleticboosters.org) for details about benefits associated with each membership level. Athletic passes and tickets may be used for all home Varsity and JV athletic events, excluding tournaments and Invitationals. Without a Booster Pass, costs per sporting event are $8 for football and $6 for all other sports. Preferred parking applies to all home football games except Homecoming. Tickets and passes from prior seasons are no longer valid.
Softball Team Fundraisers and Opportunity:
Softball Team Fundraisers and Opportunity:
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