February 26th, 2023
February 26th, 2023
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:
February 28 - Spring Sports Parents Meeting
March 10 - Schools and Offices Closed
March 25 - Maverick Miles 5K
March 31 - Student Half Day
April 3 - Spring Break
April 19 - Project Maverick Community Showcase
May 4-7 - Spring Musical
June 2 - Graduation Practice
June 5 - Graduation Practice
June 6 - DSF Class of 2023 Graduation (7pm)
HCPSSchoolCalendar2022-23.pdf Pertinent Information
Pertinent Information
School Climate Survey
School Climate Survey
Henrico County Public Schools Strategic Plan, Destination 2025 – A Plan for HCPS, has four overarching cornerstones for improvement: Safety and Wellness, Academic Growth, Equity and Opportunity, and Relationships. One way we measure progress in these areas is through annual student, family, and staff surveys. These surveys collect input on a broad range of topics related to the Strategic Plan, such as student-parent-staff relationships, equity and inclusiveness, and student engagement.
We are working with the Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium (MERC) in the School of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University to conduct the surveys. Please note that the data provided to the school division by MERC will not contain any identifying information about who is taking the survey. A link to an online Parent/Guardian Survey will be shared on March 6, 2023, and you will receive reminders throughout the month by way of email, social media, and other announcements. Students in grades 3-12 will be asked to complete the survey during school, either in-person or virtually, between March 6 - 31, 2023. The survey given to students in grades 3-4 will be a shortened version of the full survey. The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete and no identifying information about your child will be collected. The survey will be taken online, but paper copies will be available if needed.
A preview copy of the student survey is available on the division’s website at: https://henricoschools.us/annual-schools-survey along with additional information including last year’s survey results. If for any reason you do not want your child to take the survey, please complete this short form (below) by March 3rd to opt your child out of the survey.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Tiffany Hinton, Director of Assessment, Research, and Evaluation, at
Thank you for taking the time to support this process! Feedback from students and families is essential to our
progress.
Sincerely,
Amy E. Cashwell, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Attention Fall & Winter Sports Athletes:
Attention Fall & Winter Sports Athletes:
In an effort to alsways improve as an athletics department and coaching staff, we are asking all winter sports families to complete the following short, anonymous survey about their experience this season. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback!
All Night Graduation Party
All Night Graduation Party
2023_ANGP_PressRelease.pdf
Common Sense Education Lessons & Family Tips
During our Directed Study time on Wednesdays during March, students will be taking part in classroom lessons from Common Sense Education. Common Sense Education's lessons help students learn the habits and skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly in school, at home, and beyond. The lessons we will be doing will be specific to online communication, relationships, and digital drama.
WHAT IS DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP?
Teens today may seem like experts at using technology, but the digital world requires all kinds of skills and habits that kids don’t just pick up as they go. Digital citizenship helps them learn those skills. The Common Sense lessons help high school students reflect on their tech use and look at how media is designed to hook them. They also learn about online hate speech, how what they post online affects their future, and ways to spot hoaxes and misinformation.
WHAT FAMILIES CAN DO:
Common Sense Education provides resources to help you support your kid’s learning. Beginning last week, as we prepare to deliver these lessons in March, we will begin sharing weekly tips for families from Common Sense Education. You can also visit the Common Sense website at www.commonsensemedia.org for more. Working together with Common Sense Education, we can prepare today’s kids to think critically and use tech in positive, creative, and powerful ways.
Help Kids Fight Cyberbullying and Other Mean Online Behavior: Most kids will encounter mean behavior at some point in their digital lives. For some kids, this experience is a blip that's easily forgotten, while for others it can have deep, long-lasting effects. For parents, the key is staying involved in kids' lives -- both online and off -- so they can step in and offer help if necessary. With guidance from parents and educators, kids can learn how to dodge the drama and stand up for others.
WEEKLY TIP:
Encourage upstanding.: Let kids know that supporting a friend or acquaintance who is being bullied can make a big difference. If they feel safe confronting the bully, they should. If not, a private message to the victim can be enough to help someone through a tough time. Speaking up against hate speech is important, too.
Maverick Miles 5k & Fun Run: March 25th
Maverick Miles 5k & Fun Run: March 25th
Maverick Miles 2023.pdfClass of 2023
Class of 2023
Previously Posted
Previously Posted
Class of 2023 - Senior Exam Schedule and Graduation Practice
Seniors and their families may review the senior exam schedule by clicking here. All seniors who plan on participating in the graduation ceremony on June 6th are required to attend both graduation practices on Friday June 2nd from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon and Monday June 5th from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. Students who miss graduation practice are not permitted to walk in the graduation ceremony. Students and families with questions or concerns should reach out to their student’s assigned administrator.
AP Testing
AP Testing
Students interested in taking an AP Exam may still register for an exam with a $40 late fee. Students may continue to register for AP Exams until March 6th. Students who paid a deposit for their exam must pay their remaining balance no later than March 6th. Exams with a remaining balance will be canceled without a refund. For detailed information, including the AP Exam schedule, please click here. To order AP Exam(s), please visit: https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/471850
Important note: Late exams will only be approved in the instance of illness (with a note from the doctor), two AP exams in the same testing block, religious holiday, or HCPS sponsored athletic/academic events. Late exams will not be ordered for any other reason. Please reach out to your student’s AP teacher with any questions.
Summer School Online Health & PE
Summer School Online Health & PE
The lottery for summer school online Health/PE will open on February 3rd and close on February 24th. Students who are interested in completing their PE 9 or PE 10 requirements during Summer 2023 must enter the lottery during this time. The cost for summer school PE is $225. Summer school PE begins on June 13th and ends on July 25th. To learn more and enter the lottery, please click here.
Senior Graduation Announcements & Gear Information
Senior Graduation Announcements & Gear Information
Parent/Guardians of Class of 2023 Seniors,
Please find linked here the Josten’s Graduation newsletter with information about ordering graduation announcements and other senior graduation related gear. Paper copies of this information was given to your Senior by their Government teacher (or 1st period teacher if they are not in Gov’t class) last week. It is recommended to have your order placed no later than December 1st to ensure you receive the custom school announcements for graduation (OPTIONAL). A Josten’s representative will be available on November 30th during all lunches in the cafeteria if your student prefers to place the order in person. You can also order online anytime at www.jostens.com.
FEV Tutor - Free online tutoring!
FEV Tutor - Free online tutoring!
Is your student struggling to complete homework or understand class concepts? Henrico County has contracted with a tutoring service, FEV Tutor, to provide *FREE* one on one online support after school hours and during designated school hours. Students can book a session ahead of time, get instant on-demand help 24/7, or set up a regular meeting time with a tutor for more comprehensive support. Students should connect through Clever and search for “FEV Tutor”. Students and tutors work together using an interactive whiteboard, chat or audio chat function and the format can be personalized for different learning styles. For more information, visit the FEV tutor website or the Student Dashboard guide. If you have any other questions, you can email Mrs. Reilly, DSF Testing Coordinator csreilly@henrico.k12.va.us.
Yearbook Senior Tribute Ads - For Senior Parents
Yearbook Senior Tribute Ads - For Senior Parents
Dear Senior Parents,
A long-cherished senior tradition has now arrived. If you would like to include a Senior Tribute Ad in this year’s yearbook, please see the attached flyer for information on how to include a Senior Tribute Ad for your senior in our upcoming yearbook. There are two payment options: online directly through our publisher, Herff-Jones, or on our OSP. If you choose OSP, you’ll need to email our senior ad editor, Sophie Armstrong at hcps-armstrse1@henricostudents.org, with the congratulatory message to your senior as well as the photos you wish to include. A sample is included below.
Interested in Teaching?
Interested in Teaching?
From School Counseling
From School Counseling
Major Clarity Career Exploration
Major Clarity Career Exploration
HCPS has partnered with MajorClarity, an online academic and career planning platform designed to help every student in grades 6-12 explore and discover future careers and courses that closely relate to their interests, personality, skills and strengths and take ownership of their academic and career goals! Because parents/guardians play an integral role in their student’s academic and career planning process, students are encouraged to access MajorClarity at home with their family in addition to the various planned and scheduled opportunities to work in the platform at school. Parents/guardians also have the opportunity to access MajorClarity via their student's account anytime, from any device, using Clever. Check out the MajorClarity Parent/Guardian Login Instructions for detailed directions!
The following MajorClarity resources may also be helpful to HCPS parents/guardians:
The Secondary Student Journey in MajorClarity
Career Exploration & Self-Discovery in MajorClarity
Finally, HCPS Bridge Builders Academy will be presenting a virtual “Getting to Know MajorClarity” session in January, and details will be coming soon! In the meantime, please feel free to reach out to your school counseling department, your partners in academic and career planning, with any questions or concerns.
For your Reference
For your Reference
EASY REFERENCE GUIDE TO ALL THINGS ATTENDANCE
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 SENIOR AND/OR AP 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
EXAM EXEMPTION:
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED ABSENCES COUNT TOWARD EXAM EXEMPTION – THE ONLY ABSENCES THAT DON’T COUNT ARE:
SCHOOL RELATED ABSENCES
COLLEGE VISITS WITH PROPER DOCUMENTATION
Introducing: Freeman Family Teacher Shout- Outs!
Introducing: Freeman Family Teacher Shout- Outs!
As a part of our culture of appreciation and acknowledgment of the positive things that happen at DSF each week, we ask our staff to share "Shout-Outs" or positive messages about a colleague from the week prior. We publish them for the whole staff to see as a way of growing the good and celebrating wins.
I'd love to have the community's help. I'll post this link each week and deliver any "shout-outs" to our whole staff in our internal weekly newsletter. If you hear of a cool lesson, or a teacher or counselor goes out of their way to make your student's learning experience better, send in a quick note using the form below. Thanks for considering, your appreciation means a lot!
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.
Student Drop-Off and Pick-up
Student Drop-Off and Pick-up
Student drop-off and pick-up locations are in the student parking lot behind the Baseball field, off of Camden Drive. Parents are asked to pull into the main student parking lot when picking up students at dismissal. Parents should not use the visitor's parking lot in front of the school to drop off or pick up students during the start of the school day (8:30 to 9:15 a.m.) or at dismissal (3:30 to 4:15 p.m.). Please note that it is extremely unsafe, at any time of the day, to drop students off on the curb in front of the school. The Drivers’ Education Lot across Camden Drive is ONLY for buses. Let’s ensure the safety of our young drivers by following this request.
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.
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)
College Visits to DSF During Freeman Focus
College Visits to DSF 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.
Key Resources for 2022
Key Resources for 2022
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.
Important Links:
Important Links:
Key Resources:
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/
Athletics/Activities Calendar
Athletics/Activities Calendar
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