Internal School Climate Quarterly Survey

As we continue to work to ensure that all students feel a part of the Freeman Family, students will be invited to take a brief quarterly School Belongingness survey. This survey will help us improve their experience at school. It's all about ensuring they feel accepted, included, and valued in our school community.

The survey is anonymous and sample questions include:

1. I feel like I belong at this school.

2. I feel accepted by my peers.

3. My teachers care about me.

If you wish to opt your child out of the survey, please complete this opt out form by October 29th

Thank you for your support in making Freeman High School an even better place for our students to thrive and belong.

Halloween at DSF

Halloween is next week! Here is some important info for your students:

In keeping with tradition, our Freeman Seniors will enjoy the senior privilege of dressing up for Halloween if they choose to. I wanted to share a few stipulations with you and them to make sure our school and our students stay safe this Halloween. 

-Only Seniors are permitted to participate.

-The HCPS Code of Conduct still applies, including rules regarding being to class on time, safe conduct in the hallways and standards of appropriate dress.

-Costume masks that cover the whole face and face paint are not permitted; this is a school safety measure. 

-Costumes that are deemed offensive, culturally insensitive, or inappropriate for school are not allowed. 

We love this tradition and want everyone to have fun, so the smart thing to do is ask a member of the Freeman Admin team about your costume plan ahead of time to make sure you'll be able to participate and have fun on the big day!

Dr. Marshall

Veterans Day Assembly

On Friday, November 10th at 10am we will hold our annual Veteran’s Day Assembly.  As part of our program, we would like to recognize and honor the military veterans in our Freeman community. If you have a member of your family who is a veteran or is currently serving in the US military and you would like to help us honor their service, please fill out the linked google form by Wednesday, November 8th.  https://forms.gle/HPeraSdgfTNPPkQY6 

We look forward to your response!

College Funding Coach Program

Hello Douglas S Freeman High School Parents!!

Each year our College Funding Coach Team partners with Freeman’s PTSA to teach our free workshop called “Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College”.  Parents who have attended our workshop in the past have expressed how useful and invaluable the information we share is, so we’ve always made sure to visit Freeman each Fall.

On Tuesday, November 14th at 6:30pm we will be presenting our workshop in person at Freeman High School. The workshop will run approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. In order to attend the workshop, all you need to do is  register using this link!

We look forward to having the opportunity to present this information to you. See you on the 14th!

Senior Parent Night Presentation

Thank you to all of the parents/guardians for the class of 2024 who joined school counseling and administration for the senior parent night. You may access a copy of the presentation here. 

New this week: 

Freshman Parent/Guardian Night Presentation

Thank you to all of our 9th grade families who joined us for the Freshman Parent/Guardian Night on October 10th. A copy of the presentation may be accessed here. 

Self Reported Academic Record (SRAR) - Seniors Only

Some colleges and universities require students to submit the Self Reported Academic Record (SRAR) after they have submitted their application. You may view the comprehensive list of SRAR colleges here. Common colleges that utilize the SRAR include: Virginia Tech, Clemson, FSU, LSU, NYU, University of Florida, University of Pittsburgh, and University of Tennessee. Students should see their school counselor with questions. 

ACE Center Applications - Due November 20, 2023

Applications for the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Centers are now live. Students interested in applying to one of these CTE programs may access the application here. Applications are due by November 20th.  

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AP Exam Ordering 

AP Exam ordering will open on Monday, September 18th. If your student plans to take an AP Exam, a minimum $40 deposit (per exam) must be paid no later than November 8th, 2023. The cost of each AP Exam is $102. 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 VHSL athletic/academic competition. Late exams will not be ordered for any other reason. Please reach out to your student’s AP teacher with any questions. 

College Visits 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. Students should continue to monitor this form as colleges are being added on a regular basis! 

GRASP Advisor - Financial Aid 

Ms. Lauren White will serve the Freeman community as our GRASP advisor this year. She will be meeting with seniors and their parents/guardians to discuss financial aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Ms. White will be at Freeman on Thursdays each week. To sign up for an appointment with her, please click here. Please be sure to review important information and steps you should take prior to your GRASP appointment here. You may reach Ms. White via email at freeman@grasp4va.org or by telephone at 804-446-1627. 

Annual College and Career Night 

Students and families are invited to attend the 2023 HCPS College and Career Night at Deep Run High School on Wednesday, November 1st at 6:00 pm. Students can meet with dozens of colleges and employers as they make postsecondary plans. Registration is not required, though students are encouraged to pre-register in order to save time at the event. To pre-register, click here. To learn more about the event, click here.

School Counselor and Administrator Assignments (23-24)