March 19th, 2023
March 19th, 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:
March 20 - DSF Culture Day!
March 25 - Maverick Miles 5K
March 28 - Student Holiday (special election)
March 29 - Henrico 21: LifeReady Learning Exhibition @ GAHS (6:15pm)
March 31 - Student Half Day
April 3 - Spring Break
April 14 - ANGP Fundraiser at Sloop John B.'s
April 19 - Project Maverick Community Showcase
April 20 - Little Feet Meet
April 26, May 3, May 9, May 16: English, Science, History, and Math SOL Testing
May 4-7 - Spring Musical
June 2 - Graduation Practice
June 2 - Class of 2023 Baccalaureate (6:30pm)
June 5 - Graduation Practice
June 6 - DSF Class of 2023 Graduation (7pm)
HCPSSchoolCalendar2022-23.pdf
Pertinent Information
Pertinent Information
DSF Culture Day - March 20th
DSF Culture Day - March 20th
Please join us for the wonderful Freeman event on March 20th!
DSF Connections, Continues this week!
DSF Connections, Continues this week!
A Mental Health Series for Families
A Mental Health Series for Families
The DSF PTSA is pleased to offer DSF CONNECTIONS: A Mental Health Series for Families. Come hear from our friends from Summit Health, Side by Side, The Cameron Gallagher Foundation, and Full Circle Grief Center as they partner with families who are interested in learning more about how to support their students' mental health. Each evening will include time to ask questions and connect with other parents. All are welcome to any one of these programs or all of them.They will be held in the DSF library from 6:30 to 7:45.
Last week's event was recorded and can be accessed below.
School Climate Survey
School Climate Survey
We want to hear from you! We dive deeply into the results of our climate survey in order to inform our work at DSF and we want EVERY family to complete this survey. I am asking each Freeman family to please take a few minutes this week to tell us how we are doing!
https://henricoschools.us/annual-schools-survey/
Sincerely,
John Marshall
DSF Principal
Maverick Miles 5k & Fun Run: March 25th
Maverick Miles 5k & Fun Run: March 25th
Maverick Miles 2023.pdfAll Night Graduation Party
All Night Graduation Party
Common Sense Education Family Tips
Help Kids Make Friends and Interact Safely Online: So much of kids' social lives happens online. Whether they're texting with their study group, flirting on social media, or voice-chatting on game platforms, middle and high schoolers can learn to communicate in safe and healthy ways. These skills will help kids -- and the people they're communicating with -- have positive experiences online.
WEEKLY TIP:
Give them the right words: Kids learn about appropriate verbal and physical communication from watching you. But online conversations can be invisible. Occasionally, narrate as you're writing texts or social media comments when your kids are in earshot.
Visit the Common Sense website at www.commonsensemedia.org for more information and tips.
Class of 2023
Class of 2023
Class of '23 Senior Yard Signs
Class of '23 Senior Yard Signs
SENIOR YARD SIGNS for sale - only $15! Let's celebrate our seniors as we head into the final months of high school! What a great way to show our pride for our upcoming graduates and our amazing Freeman community! Proceeds benefit the All Night Graduation Party. Please contact Bridget Cunningham with your order via email or phone/text. cunningham_bridget@yahoo.com / 804-677-4359
Class of 2023 Baccalaureate - NOTE THE NEW DATE - June 2nd
Class of 2023 Baccalaureate - NOTE THE NEW DATE - June 2nd
Seniors: Mark your calendar for Baccalaureate, Friday June 2!
Join us for Baccalaureate, a special time for graduates and their families and friends to reflect on the past, celebrate the present and look toward the future with hope.
Baccalaureate will be held at West End Assembly of God on Parham Road at 6:30 pm on Friday, June 2. Please encourage your students to participate in the program through sharing personal reflections, readings or musical talents. Sign up here to participate (we can also help you with ideas for what to contribute!). The program will also feature a special guest speaker and a slideshow of pictures. Parents, we are still collecting pictures for the slideshow; please submit up to 5 pictures of your student by uploading them here before April 9.
All students, families and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend! For more information or if you have questions, contact Meridith Ingram at meridith@merdingram.com or Walker Fonville at walkerfonville@SRMFRE.com.
Previously Posted
Previously Posted
Summer School Dual Enrollment Economics offered via Longwood University
Summer School Dual Enrollment Economics offered via Longwood University
Longwood University is offering Economics & Personal Finance online this summer. This is a Dual Enrollment course that will meet your high school graduation requirements AND earn college credit. To learn more or register, 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.
Interested in Teaching?
Interested in Teaching?
From School Counseling
From School Counseling
Accelerated Summer School 2023 (NEW credit only)
Accelerated Summer School 2023 (NEW credit only)
Henrico County Public Schools will be utilizing Virtual Virginia this summer to provide acceleration course options (NEW credit only) for middle and high school students. HCPS students can enroll in either Virtual Virginia Summer Cohorts. HCPS students can take a total of 2 courses (max) during the summer. For information and registration information, please click here. Information about credit recovery summer school will be available soon
Henrico County Public Schools will be utilizing Virtual Virginia this summer to provide acceleration course options (NEW credit only) for middle and high school students. HCPS students can enroll in either Virtual Virginia Summer Cohorts. HCPS students can take a total of 2 courses (max) during the summer. For information and registration information, please click here. Information about credit recovery summer school will be available soon
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.
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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