September 26, 2021
September 26, 2021
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:
September 27 - Back to School Night (Virtual: www.atdsf.com)
October 7 - Senior Graduation Gown Pick up (at lunches)
October 11 - Student Holiday
October 13 - PSAT & Class of 2022 Convocation
October 22 & 23- Homecoming Parade/Game
October 23 - Homecoming Dance
November 2 - Election Day (Schools Closed)
November 4 - Schools closed for PT Conferences (Virtual)
HCPS-School-Calendar-2021-22.pdf This Week at DSF
This Week at DSF
Back to School Night
Back to School Night
Back to School Night will be held Monday September 27, 2021 using a virtual format. We will start the evening at 6:30pm with a welcome from our Principal John Marshall and our PTSA President Amy Boyle.
Following the welcome session teachers will hold live meetings via Microsoft Teams for each class period. These meetings will begin with 1st period at 6:50 and conclude after 7th period at 8:00pm with an opportunity to ask the administrative team any questions you may have. Please visit https://www.atdsf.com/btsn for a full schedule and the teams link for each teacher.
Schedule:
6:30 - Opening Session
6:50 - 1st pd
7:00 - 2nd pd
7:10 - 3rd pd
7:20 - 4th pd
7:30 - 5th pd
7:40 - 6th pd
7:50 - 7th pd
If you have any questions regarding this event, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Mellard at armellard@henrico.k12.va.us
Class of 2022 Senior Convocation
Class of 2022 Senior Convocation
Seniors and Families,
We will hold the class of 2022 Senior Convocation on October 13th at 10am. This event will be held in our school gym, with all seniors present in their graduation gowns.
Students will kick off their senior year with messages from our class offficers, Mr. Marshall, and our Convocation speaker, Freeman alum, parent, and Hall-of-Famer: Vance Harmon.
Due to COVID 19 protocols and available space in our gym, this event will be live streamed to families via our YouTube channel. We apologize sincerely that we are not able to host all families for this event in our gym or at another location on our campus; we explored multiple options to make that a possibility but are unable to due to logistical obstacles.
In keeping with tradition, seniors are released from the rest of the day of school if they wish.
Parking Permits
Parking Permits
All students should be advised that we are monitoring our parking lot and students must have a parking permit sticker or temporary pass (displayed in their windshield) to park in the student lot.
Our neighbors (both the neighborhood surrounding school and nearby businesses) have called to let us know that they will be towing any Freeman student vehicles parked in their lot.
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.
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.
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)
DSF COVID SAFETY
DSF COVID SAFETY
Reporting Positive Cases at school
Reporting Positive Cases at school
Starting this week, we will begin using this space to report out the number of COVID-19 cases we had on campus along with the number of positive exposures at school that resulted from those cases.
This week (9/18-9/24) our shool recorded 2 positive COVID cases and 11 exposures. All close contacts have been notified.
Quarantine and Contact Tracing FAQs
Quarantine and Contact Tracing FAQs
Close Contacts:
With almost our entire student body returning to Freeman this year and our classrooms at full capacity, there becomes an increased likelihood that your student could be deemed a close contact if we have a positive case in the building. If that occurs, school administration or health professionals will call with a series of questions to determine if quarantine is necessary. Here's how we can help keep as many students at school as possible:
Encourage mask-wearing at all times as we enforce this every day at school.
If you feel comfortable, have your student get a COVID-19 vaccine. Students with a full vaccination status are better protected from COVID-19.
Please remain patient with our school officials and contact tracing team.
The school maintains and enforces carefully-documented seating charts to ensure that no unecessary students are quarantined.
Our division has amended its definition of a close contact, citing that students that are three-feet apart and fully masked would no longer be considered close contacts. Students should do their best ro remain 3 feet from others at all times that such distancing is possible.
Quarantine Decisions:
HCPS has published a chart to help families and staff understand the decisions being made by our contact tracing team. Only contact tracers and school officials can clear a student for a return in the case of a positive case or exposure.
DSF - School-specific Covid Safety Mitigation Plan
DSF - School-specific Covid Safety Mitigation Plan
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
College Visits for students during Freeman Focus
College Visits for students during Freeman Focus
We are excited to welcome representatives from numerous colleges into our school this year to lead informational sessions during Freeman Focus. Students are required to sign up ahead of time and will not be permitted to attend without pre-registering. To see a list of visits and sign-up, please click here.
GRASP Advisor - Financial Aid
GRASP Advisor - Financial Aid
We are excited to welcome Mrs. Beth Metcalf to Freeman as our GRASP advisor this fall. She will be meeting with seniors and their parents/guardians to discuss financial aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Mrs. Metcalf will be at Freeman on Tuesdays each week. To sign up for an appointment with her, please click here.
Senior Parent Night - recording and presentation
Senior Parent Night - recording and presentation
If you were unable to attend the Class of 2022 Senior Parent Night, you may access a recording of the event and view the presentation by clicking here.
Little Known Secrets for Paying for College
Little Known Secrets for Paying for College
The Freeman PTSA has partnered with “The College Funding Coach” to offer a free workshop called, “Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College.” This virtual event will take place on Tuesday, October 19th at 6:30 pm and will be streamed via a live webinar. The event will last approximately 1 hour. To attend, please register using this link.
Freeman High School PTA Workshop 2021-2022.pdfContact 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
PTSA
PTSA
News from our Parent Teacher Student Associationon
News from our Parent Teacher Student Associationon
PTSA INFO
PTSA INFO
Our PTSA website contains all the information you will need about PTSA activities and events. It is also where you can donate to All Night Graduation Party (ANGP) and Freeman Fund. Freeman Fund is our direct donation fundraiser where 100% of your contributions go right to the PTSA. ANGP is the PTSA sponsored event for our seniors on the night of graduation. Please visit www.freemanptsa.org to donate and get involved!
2021 2022 budget one page.pdfKey Resources for 2021-22
Key Resources for 2021-22
The information below had been posted in weeks prior, but is still relevant and important. Click the topic to read the collapsed text below it.
The information below had been posted in weeks prior, but is still relevant and important. Click the topic to read the collapsed text below it.
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.
Important Links:
Important Links:
Key Resources:
All Things DSF Website (AKA: “at dsf”): www.atdsf.com
Freeman PTSA Website: www.freemanptsa.org
DSF Athletics Calendar (always up to date): www.colonialdistrictva.org
Mr. Marshall on Twitter: www.twitter.com/@dsfMrMarshall
Freeman Official Instagram: www.instagram.com/freemanhighschool.official
Freeman Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreemanHighSchool.official/
PSAT Information - October 13th, 2021
PSAT Information - October 13th, 2021
9th and 10th grade students are automatically registered to take the PSAT 8/9 (9th grade) and the PSAT/NMSQT (10th grade) tests on Wednesday, October 13th. The county pays for the tests so 9th and 10th graders take it free of charge!
11th grade students who registered and paid will also take the test on October 13th. There is a wait list if you missed the deadline for registration. Please email Mrs. Reilly to be put on the wait list.
The bell schedule will be adjusted to accommodate testing but it will be a full school day with classes held in the afternoon.
The HCPS PSAT official letter can be found HERE.
Any questions? Email Mrs. Reilly, DSF Testing Coordinator, csreilly@henrico.k12.va.us
Athletics/Activities
Athletics/Activities
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