August 13, 2023
August 13, 2023
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Important Upcoming Dates:
Important Upcoming Dates:
August 16 - Freeman Open House (3-6:30pm)
Agust 21 - First Day of School!
September 1 - Student Holiday
September 4 - Student Holiday
September 21 - Back to School Night
October 11 - Senior Convocation and PSAT
October 27/28 - DSF Homecoming
HCPSSchoolCalendar2023-24.pdfFrom the DSF PTSA
From the DSF PTSA
PTSA fall 2023 welcome letter.pdfNew in 2023-24
New in 2023-24
School Safety Upgrades
School Safety Upgrades
Entry Points and Weapons Scanners at DSF
Entry Points and Weapons Scanners at DSF
Key Points from the info below:
HCPS is using safety scanners that are faster, more efficient, and more effective than traditional metal detectors. Students will pass through with their backpacks on and keys and cell phones in pockets.
At DSF, all students will enter either the bus ramp or auditorium entrance (this is a change from previous years).
Leave plenty of time on the first day of school for building entry.
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As announced last spring, Henrico County Public Schools will phase in the use of weapons scanners at all schools this year. Scanners should be in place at all high schools on the first day of school; they will be added to middle and elementary school entryways as equipment is received.
Impact on morning arrival should be minimal once students get into the habit of removing their laptops from their backpacks. As we saw in last year’s field test, scanners are much easier to use than traditional metal detectors while providing an essential layer of security.
Please take a few minutes to watch this brief video explaining what students and visitors should expect. Weapon Scanning Video .
This additional layer of security could create new routines in our morning bus and parent drop offs. At DSF, all students will enter either the bus ramp or auditorium entrance (this is a change from previous years). Please Leave plenty of time on the first day of school for building entry.
Please see this letter (below) from our Superintendent, Dr. Cashwell, for even more information on our commitment to school safety in HCPS.
Letter from Dr Cashwell.pdfPowerschool Graduation Progress Feature
Powerschool Graduation Progress Feature
Last month, a new Graduation Plan Progress feature in PowerSchool went live in the Admin, Student, and Parent Portal for all current HCPS students in grades 9-12. This feature provides students, parents/guardians, principals, associate principals, school counselors, and coordinators of assessment and remediation (CARs) with a mechanism to easily view and track an individual student’s progress toward earning the standard credits required for the Virginia Standard, Advanced Studies, or Applied Studies Diplomas. You can access this Parent/Guardian Video Tutorial and Step-By-Step Written Instructions to assist in accessing and using this valuable tool.
PSAT Information - October 11th, 2023
The PSAT 8/9 & PSAT/NMSQT tests will be DIGITAL this year!
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 11th. The county pays for the tests so 9th and 10th graders take it free of charge!
11th grade students can sign up to take the OPTIONAL PSAT/NMSQT test on the same day by registering AND paying the $14.76 fee. Juniors can qualify for college scholarships or the national merit program based on their scores.
Register here: www.tinyurl.com/DSFPSAT2023
Pay online here: https://osp.osmsinc.com/HenricoVA/login.aspx?ReturnURL=Payment.aspx OR via cash - exact change/check (made payable to Freeman HS) which you can turn into the main office by August 31st
11th grade students must register and pay by August 31st! NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
The HCPS official PSAT letter can be found HERE. More information can be found in the PSAT 8/9 Student Guide and the PSAT/NMSAT Student Guide.
Any questions? Email Mrs. Reilly, DSF Testing Coordinator, csreilly@henrico.k12.va.us
Previously Shared This Summer
Previously Shared This Summer
Freeman Family Open House - Wednesday 8/16
Freeman Family Open House - Wednesday 8/16
We will host a building tour and open house on August 16th for returning students and transfers. Students can obtain student schedules, walk the building or get a guided tour of the school, and complete necessary paperwork and pay obligations.
Date: Wednesday, August 16th
Time: 3:00 - 6:30 pm (by appointment, sign-up genius below)
Location: Freeman HS
**Note: Students are encouraged to have paid required student fees and complete forms online prior to Open House, but all students who attend will be able to pick up their student schedule at Freeman.
Parking Passes: Parking Passes available for seniors ONLY at Open House. (Juniors will be able to begin purchasing soon)
Student Parking Passes:
Student Parking Passes:
Parking passes for the 2023-2024 school year are $50 and will be available for purchase at the Open House for Seniors only. Please complete the Student Parking Pass Application which can be found in PowerSchool Parent Portal in the Forms section. Juniors can also fill out the application but will not be able to purchase a pass until the first or second week of school, as supply allows. Payment can be made via cash, check made payable to Freeman HS, or credit card (+4% processing fee).
Sign-Up for Parent Accounts:
Sign-Up for Parent Accounts:
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 Parent Square. 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
MySchoolBucks - Returning Users, Info for new users
Technology Distribution
Technology Distribution
Laptops and Chargers will not be available for distribution until the first week of school! Please see the linked flyer for more specific information!
DSF Laptop Distribution 2023-24.pdfAttendance Information
Attendance Information
Attendance Easy Reference 1-pager.pdfA Note from the Clinic
A Note from the Clinic
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As a reminder for this school year 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 next year until proof of immunization is received by the school/clinic:
Meningococcal (meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY): One dose is required at age 16 or older and required for 12th grade entry.
Any conditionally enrolled students must have their immunizations up to date before the start of this school year. If you need help with getting immunizations: Henrico Health District 804-501-4651 or VCU Children’s Hospital 804-828-2467
A link to the requirements is available under “Immunizations” at www.henricoschools.us/health-safety/.
Proof of all immunizations should be provided to the school or clinic before Aug. 21 the first day of the 2023-24 school year.
Sincerely,
Megan Wiesak, BNS, RN
Freeman High School
From School Counseling
From School Counseling
School Counselor and Administrator Assignments (23-24)
School Counselor and Administrator Assignments (23-24)
Key Resources
Key Resources
Important Links:
Important Links:
Key Resources:
NEW LOOK(!) Freeman website (with All things DSF embedded): https://freeman.henricoschools.us/
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/
Class of 2024
Class of 2024
Senior families!
We've posted the following information for Seniors on Schoology regarding cap & gown orders. For senior cap & gown orders, only the students have access to fill out the Google Form because I need to collect their Henrico County student e-mails for verification of completion. The main purpose of this is to avoid duplicate entries for orders and also provides an easier way for us to keep track of who has/hasn't completed their order. I'm looking to have all seniors complete this form no later than August 24th in order to ensure that they arrive with enough time to distribute them prior to Senior Convocation. The link to access the form has been posted on the 12th grade Schoology group and on social media, as well. Please click here to access the infographic with this information for your convenience.
If your senior is unable to attend Open House next week and they need to purchase a parking pass, that's no problem! We will continue to sell parking passes to seniors only during all lunches on Tuesday, August 22 and Wednesday, August 23. In order to purchase a parking pass, the "Student Parking Pass Application" must be completed through the PowerSchool Parent Portal until the "Forms" section. All parts of the application must be completed in order for a pass to be issued. Then, when they come to purchase their pass, they must be able to show their driver's license. Temporary driver's licenses are accepted; however, learner's permits are not. You may click here to view that infographic that has been sent out to seniors, as well!
Athletics/Activities Calendar
Athletics/Activities Calendar
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