October 8, 2023

Important Upcoming Dates:

October 9 - Student Holiday
October 10 - Freshmen Parent Meeting
October 11 - Senior Convocation and PSAT
October 16 - PTSA Board Meeting
October 25 - End of Quarter 1
October 27 + 28 - DSF Homecoming
November 1 - HCPS College & Career Night
November 7 + 8 - Student Holidays
November 7 (1-4 pm) - Parent Conferences
November 9 (4:30 - 7:30pm) - Parent Conferences
November 10 - Veterans Day Assembly
November 14 - College Funding Coach Program

HCPSSchoolCalendar2023-24.pdf

For (or New) This Week:

October 11th - PSAT Test Day Details

All 9th grade students will take the PSAT 8/9 Test - click here to view the Student Guide
All 10th grade students & select 11th grade students (who registered/paid) will take the PSAT/NMSQT Test - click here to view the Student Guide
11th grade non-testing students will go to a study hall and attend Convocation
12th grade students will be participating in Convocation activities
Testers should bring their computer, computer charger, pen/pencil, optional calculator (there is an online calculator available to all), and optional snacks/water bottle.
The bell schedule will be slightly adjusted to accommodate testing.
If you have any questions, email Mrs. Reilly, DSF Testing Coordinator, csreilly@henrico.k12.va.us

Consider Donating to the Freeman Fund

The Freeman Fund is Freeman High School's ONLY Academic Fundraiser Donations support our Teachers, Students, and Staff!

We are HALFWAY to our goal of $15,200

Please donate TODAY using this link:

DONATE HERE

Thank you for your support!

Freshmen Parent Meeting

Class of 2027 Parents and Guardians,

Please join us for a Freshmen Parent Meeting on October 10th at 6:30.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Freeman.
Learn how to get involved as a member of the Freeman Family.
Hear about opportunities for your student to participate in extracurricular activities.
Gain knowledge about strategies for supporting your student throughout their high school experience.
DSF SPIRIT WEAR WILL BE ON SALE AT THIS EVENT!!

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!

JR Tucker JROTC 5K

Please join the J. R. Tucker Marine Corps JROTC program for their first Holiday Fun Run/Walk 5K Fundraiser. For details, pease refer to this flyer.

The course will start at the Virginia War Memorial, go around Belle Isle, then to Brown’s Island, and end at the Virginia War Memorial (route). It is a beautiful route.

All proceeds will go to the Tucker JROTC program. Money raised will pay for field trips, team competitions, meals, charter buses, hotels, school and special events supplies, exercise equipment, uniforms, and scholarships. For more information on why we need donations, go to https://bit.ly/jrtmcjrotcdonate.

To register, go to https://bit.ly/jrtmcjrotc5k. Sign up now because the price will increase on October 18th. All participants who register by November 19th will get a t-shirt.

We are also looking for some sponsors for the race. If you know of anyone who might be interested in sponsoring, let us know.

Posted Last Week

Show Choir Camp!

Próximos Pasos Event at J.R. Tucker High School - Wednesday, October 11th

Proximos Pasos Flyer with QR.pdf

Proximos Pasos Flyer - Spanish.pdf

Choral Boosters Raffle:

In Good Standing status

All students were made aware this month that only students In good standing may attend extracurricular events such as football games, dances, or other after school events. All students begin the school year in good standing, but consequences related to behavior, unexcused absences, or poor academic motivation can lead to a student losing that status and unable to attend those events for a designated period of time. Families and students would be notified of loss of in good standing status, but with homecoming a month away, now is a great time to reiterate the importance of meeting school expectations in order to attend that event.

New & Convenient Process for Reporting Absences

You can now report student absences online!

Simply go to www.atdsf.com to Parent Links, click on Attendance Forms and provide the necessary information.

Reminder that all absences longer than 3 days must be approved by Dr. Marshall.

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!

DSF In-Person Flyer 2023.pdf

Class of 2024

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.

From DSF Testing:

From School Counseling:

ACE Center Visits

Representatives from the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Centers will visit with all Health/PE 10 classes on Monday October 2nd and Tuesday October 3rd. To learn more about the hands-on learning opportunities, please visit this website. Rising 11th and 12th grade students are eligible to apply for the ACE Centers.

School Counseling Student Needs Assessment

The school counseling department is seeking input from students on topics that they would like to see addressed through programs, classroom lessons, and small groups. Students will be asked to take this optional survey on Wednesday, October 4th during 1st period. Parents/guardians may preview a copy of the survey here. The needs assessment is anonymous - student names and email addresses will not be collected. The needs assessment will not take more than 2 minutes for students to complete. If for any reason you do not want your student to participate in this survey, please complete this opt out form by October 2nd to opt your student out of the survey. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Smith (jksmith@henrico.k12.va.us), Director of School Counseling.

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)

DSF Admin / Counselor Assignments 23-24

Posted Previously:

Afternoon Student 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 off 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 min 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. See the picture below for clarification.

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 returned to parents and guardians. Students may use the main office landline to inform parents that their phone was confiscated.

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.

Key Resources

Important Links (click to expand)

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/

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