Dazzlers Ring in the New Year

As a part of the 2012 Sugar Bowl festivities, the Dazzlers are ringing in the new year in style (as only a Silver Fox can do). Oh how wonderful it is to be a part of one of America's finest high schools.

Go Dazzlers!

Dazzlers Headed to the Allstate Sugar Bowl

The Dutch Fork High School Dazzlers and their coach (Mrs. Ginny Haynes) are headed to the Allstate Sugar Bowl to take part in the halftime show. Only a handful of schools were selected nationwide to take part in the experience. We are so proud of our students and their coach for their outstanding work. Stay tuned to the blog, Facebook page or twitter stream for updates on their extended learning experiences.

Happy Holidays from Dutch Fork High!

From all administrators, teachers, and support staff at Dutch Fork High, we would like to extend to you our best wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season.  We are looking forward to seeing all of our students back on January 2.

December/January Upcoming Events…

• December 19 - 30        Winter Break – No School
• December 19 - 20        Boys Basketball Tourney (Rock Hill, SC)
• December 21 - 23        Girls Basketball Tourney (North Myrtle Beach, SC)
• December 28 - 30        Girls Basketball Tourney (Keenan High School)
• January 2, 2012           School Resumes
• January 9, 2012           Semester Exams .5 Classes (1A & 3A)
• January 10, 2012         Semester Exams  .5 Classes (5B & 7B)
• January 11, 2012         Semester Exams  .5 Classes (2A & 4A)
• January 12, 2012         Semester Exams  .5 Classes (6B & 8B)
• January 19, 2012         Report Cards Issued to Students
• January 19, 2012         Registration Meeting for Rising 10^th, 11^th, & 12^th Grade Parents
• 6:00pm Auditorium
• January 24, 2012         Registration Meeting for Rising  9^th Grade Parents
• 6:00pm Auditorium

Semester Exam Schedule at Dutch Fork High

Dutch Fork High School Semester Exam Schedule for 2011-2012

Year Long Courses:
December 12            Blocks 1A, 3A
December 13            Blocks 5B, 7B
December 14           (Holiday Program / Reading Day - No Exams)
December 15            Blocks 6B, 8B
December 16            Blocks 2A, 4A

Semester Courses:
January 9                  Blocks 1A, 3A
January 10                Blocks 5B, 7B
January 11               Blocks 2A, 4A  (No Delayed Opening)
January 12                Blocks 6B, 8B

FINAL EXAM MAKE-UP POLICY

A student who misses a mid-year or final exam must obtain approval from the Assistant Principal for Instruction in order to make up the exam. Any exam not made up will severely jeopardize the student's ability to successfully pass the course. Recognizing that there may be some exceptions, the following are valid reasons for making up exams:

1. Death in the immediate family.


2. Confirmed move out of the district that will occur within two weeks prior to the end of the term.


3. Illness as confirmed by a written statement from a doctor. (Only a medical excuse from a doctor will be accepted.)

4. Out of town trips should not be scheduled during exams.  Students will not be allowed to take make-up exams because of travel.  Some make-up days for inclement weather are included at the end of the school year and may affect the exam schedule. Plan accordingly!

After the exam schedule has been completed, the make-up exam for the midterm/final (if approved by the Assistant Principal for Instruction) must be taken during non-instructional time at the classroom teacher's discretion.  The make up time for final exams will be determined by the Assistant Principal for Instruction.

EXAM EXEMPTIONS

Only A student who qualifies as a senior at the beginning of the school year may exempt the final examination for a course if she/he;

1. Has official senior status at the beginning of the school year;

2. Has an overall 85 or better average in the course; and

3. Have not received any suspensions or Twilight detentions during the entire school year.

With regard to a semester course, the final examination occurs at the end of either semester.

Interim Reports Distributed Today

Is your child making adequate progress in their classes? How can you find out?  Do you know that through the parent portal, you can have your child's academic progress (in all classes) emailed to you weekly? 

Interim Reports for the 2nd Quarter grading period are being distributed today at Dutch Fork High School to students during their advisor-advisee period. Anyone that is absent today can pick-up their interim's in the guidance office at the following times:

• Before School
• During Lunch
• After School

Students and parents are encouraged to communicate with teachers about any concerns they may have regarding student progress. These reports can also be access through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you do not have access to the parent portal, please contact the school (803-476-3300) so we can help you get signed up. 

School Resource Officer Training at Dutch Fork High!

On Thursday December 1, 2011, the Richland County Sheriffs Department will be conducting an Advanced School Resource Officer Site assessment on the campus of Dutch Fork High. The site assessment is designed to assess the safety and security of school buildings and grounds. This training will result in a large police presence on campus.

We are informing all stakeholders in an effort to eliminate any cause for alarm by students, parents, and/or staff members. This training will not interfere in any way whatsoever with normal school operations. Dutch Fork High is proud to partner with the Richland County Sheriffs Department in helping to further educate our law enforcement personnel.

Should you have any questions, please contact the school at 803-476-3300.

Dutch Fork High Students Excel In Wordmasters Challenge

Congratulations to Dutch Fork High students who recently participated in the Wordmasters Challenge. We received the highest honors, competing with 548 schools across the country. Our 9th graders tied for 12th place in the nation, while our 11th and 12th graders tied for 11th in the nation. The following students won high honors for individual achievement (and they will receive a copy of the press release with their names in it, as well):

Freshman Liam McGarry, sophomores Tyler Muehl,and Tulsi Patel, and senior Aubrey Leaman all earned near-perfect scores in the meet. They placed among the 65 highest scoring ninth graders, the 108 highest-scoring 10th graders and the 36 highest-scoring 12th graders in the country.  Juniors Taylor Larkin, Ir'raj Iftikhur and Caitlin Wagner placed among the 105 highest scoring eleventh graders at the same time. Freshmen Suzy Noblet, Aiden Barney, Tristan Yates, Austin Hays and Trista Knowles, and seniors Emily Condra and Kristy O'Keefe all earned honorable mention.

More than 54,000 students from across the country (and from four foreign nations) participated in the meet. We are so excited about their accomplishments and congratulate them on a job well done. They will participate in the second meet, held between Dec. 8 and 15. More information can be found on the Wordmasters website.