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Student Information
Weekly Announcements -- Updated
May 10, 2012
Mother's Day
Students, don't forget Mother's Day is Sunday. If you still need a card or gift, come to the Relay for Life Table in the cafeteria during lunch track and make a personalized card for $1.00. You can also pick up a cookbook or rose.
Attention Graduating Seniors
If you are not planning on going to college, a major tractor company in Gainesville will be interviewing on Tuesday during lunch. See Ms Fodor in the library to reserve your time slot.
Library
All library books are due today (Wed, May 9). Please return your books ASAP.
Spring Football Game/Car Show/BBQ
The annual DCHS Spring Football Game will be on May 19. The day begins with a car show from 8:30 - 12. BBQ plates will be available from 11-3. The game will begin at 1 pm.
Exam Schedule:
Underclass exams will be Thursday, May 24 for 1st & 3rd and Friday, May 25 for 2nd & 4th. We will follow the same procedure as we did fall semester with checkout forms sent home. See the Senior Info page for the senior exam schedule.
Seniors:
If you received any scholarships at Honors Night, including Big Canoe, please be sure to write thank you notes to each organization. If you need help with the addresses, please see your counselor.
Check the senior information page for information on Graduation Pictures and Video orders.
JROTC:
We would like to Congratulate the JROTC Raider Team for their performance at the TOMAHWK INVITIONAL Raider Meet hosted by Lumpkin County High School. The Male Team Placed in several events including: 1st in the BEAST EVENTS 2nd in the HUMMV PULL 2nd in the 5K TEAM RUN 3rd in the OBSTICLE COURSE and 3rd in the PHYSICAL CHALLENGE The Mixed Team also was well represented with a 2nd Place in the BEAST EVENT and a 3rd in the HUMMV PULL.
SOCCER:
Congratulations to the Girl's soccer team for winning their first round state playoff game Friday night beating Sonoraville 4-0. The goals were scored by Brittany Duffy, Brooke Duffy, and Carissa Perez had 2 goals. Anela Melton was in goal for the team's 14th shutout of te season. With the win the girl's now move on to the 2nd round of state hosting Vidalia on Wednesday here at Tiger Stadium. The girls are now 16-2 on the season and currently ranked 3rd in the state. Thank you for the great crowd Friday night. The girls and coaches appreciated it so much. You were aour 12th player. We need another large crowd Wednesday. Please come out and raise noise.
Beta Club:
Attention all Beta Club members if you are interested in running for an officier position for the 2012- 2013 school year, stop by mrs. Hughes room and sign up no later than this Friday May 11th
Seniors:
All seniors, we need you to bring in your favorite pictures for the senior slideshow. Please bring in either hardcopies or digital versions of the pictures. Hardcopies must b individually labeled and brought in an envelope. USB drives and CDs need to also be labeled with your full name. Pictures must be school appropriate to be included in the show and not all pictures are guaranteed to be in the slideshow. Please bring your pictures in before Friday, May 11 to be considered for the show.
TRACK:
Congratulations to Hayden Wilson for finishing 5th at the State Meet in Discus throwing a school record of 133' 8" Kristy Martin finished 15th at the state meet in discus.
Senior Graduation Sign Sales:
Y-Club is selling Custom Screen Printed Yard Signs with "Congratulations Class of 2012" and your graduate's name. The 18" x 24" signs are $25 each. Order Form
JGG:
Sophomores and Juniors interested in the JGG program, please come by Mrs. Fodor's office in the Library.
Lunch:
This year is coming to an end and we still have many charges that are owed. The ese need to be pain by May, 16. There will be no more charges. Students who have charges will be given a cheese sandwich.
Library:
May 1 is the last day to check out books from the library and all books are due on May 9th.
Attention all Seniors!
All Seniors please turn in your cutest baby picture of you from two or younger for our Beautiful Baby Contest Make sure to turn in your pictures to Ms. Poss by Wednesday May 9th. Write your name on the back.
Key Club:
Key Club Members need to be at Thunder Road on May 5 at 7:00 A.M., for 2 hours of community service hours.
Prom:
The Prom times sent home on the progress reports are incorrect. The Correct times are dinner from 6:30 to 7:45. Prom begins at 7:45 and goes until 11:30. Click here for more information.
Free School Supplies:
Students may qualify for free school supplies if they live in Dawson County, are enrolled in school, and meet one of the following criteria: low income, in foster care, or classified "McKinney-Vento" by the school system. To receive free school supplies for next year, return the completed application to your child's school by May 7th, 2012. If you miss this deadline, you may appear in person on Friday, June 29 at the Dawson County Library from 7:00 a.m. - 12 noon and 4:00-6:00 pm or on Saturday, July 21st at Bethel United Methodist Church Family Life Center from 11:00 - 2:00 pm. School supplies will be distributed at your school during open house. Click here for the application or here for the informational flyer.
2012-2013 registration forms:
Current 9th grade/rising 10th grade
Current 10th grade/rising 11th grade
Current 11th grade/rising 12th grade
UCB Jr. Board:
Any 11th grade student interested in serving on the United Community Bank Junior Board of Directors for the 2012-2013 school year, please pick up an application in the front office.
Underclass Picture Orders:
Orders may still be placed online for underclass portraits taken on either Sept. 9 or Oct. 11. To order online, go to www.strawbridge.net, Order Online, Order Portraits. Enter the code 5776753. Then choose Dawson County High School Sept. 9 or Dawson County High School Oct. 11.
| Monday | May 7 | 12:00 | AP Psychology |
| Tuesday | May 8 | 8:00 | AP Computer Science |
| Wednesday | May 9 | 8:00 | AP Calculus |
| Thursday | May 10 | 8:00 | AP English/Literature & Comp |
| Friday | May 11 | 8:00 | AP US History |
| Monday | May 14 | 8:00 | AP Biology |
| Tuesday | May 15 | 8:00 | AP US Govt & Politics |
| Wednesday | May 16 | 12:00 | AP Statistics |
| Thursday | May 17 | 8:00 | AP World History |
| Friday | May 18 | 8:00 | AP Human Geography |
Bus Changes:
Effective August 9, 2011 some high school students will need to board a shuttle bus at the high school which will then take them to the middle school to board the bus to take them home. This change will only affect afternoon transportation. Morning busses will remain the same.
Afternoon Shuttle Bus Schedule
| Shuttle Bus # | Shuttle to | Morning/Home Bus |
| 130 | RVMS | 856 |
| 131 | RVMS | 854 |
| 235 | RVMS | 338 |
| 855 | RVMS | 236 |
| 647 | DCMS | 544 |
| 158 | DCMS | 924 |
| 157 | DCMS | 648 |
| 234 | DCMS | 926 |
Example: If a student usually rides bus number 856 home, this student will need to board bus number 130 at the high school. 130 will take the student to RVMS where they will transfer to bus 856 to go home.
Power School
Power School is now active. Students and parents may use this resource to check attendance and grades online. New this year: Power School passwords are case sensitive; please use all CAPS for usernames and passwords.
Test Prep
Students will soon take one or more of the Georgia High School End of Course Tests and/or Georgia High School Graduation tests. To help them prepare for these tests, there are several places online students can go to get help.
One site is Georgia Online ExPRESS to help students prepare in English, Math, Science and Social Studies. For this tutorial, students will need their GTID number, found at the top of their progress reports. GTID numbers may also be requested by contacting the DCHS front office. The web site for Online ExPRESS is www.georgiastandards.org When on the site, click on the ExPRESS icon under quick links and follow the directions to sign up.
In addition, Dawson County High School has purchased the leading online review web site, USATestprep to help your student pass these tests. The school's subscription allows your student to review for the Georgia High School EOCT/GHSGT at school, home, or any location with internet access. To use this valuable resource:
1.Get an Activation Code from your teacher.
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Go to www.usatestprep.com
All students in the Dawson County school system are eligible to purchase Gold cards which will get them into all home athletic events at the high school. Gold cards are $25 each and will be on sale through October 1, 2011.
2012 Yearbook Prices |
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| Now - Sept. 1, 2011 | $55 |
| Sept. 2 - Nov. 30, 2011 | $65 |
| Dec. 1 - Dec. 16, 2011 | $75 |
Jan 1-May, 2012 - $75 each while supplies last |
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Although our yearbook order for 2012 has already been placed, we did order a few extras. The extras will be on sale for $75 while supplies last. Bring a check for $75 to Ms. Hamby in room E10 to order one of the extra yearbooks.
Books will be distributed in May 2012.
Download a printable yearbook order form here:
Yearbook Order Form (Word doc)
Yearbook Order Form (PDF)
For more information email Beth Hamby at bhamby@dawson.k12.ga.us
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Getting your driver's license?
You will need a certificate of attendance when you apply for your Learners or Drivers permits. You will also need an ADAPT card when you apply for your driver's license. These certificates may be obtained from Connie Jennings, school registrar. Please give Ms. Jennings at least 2 days notices when requesting these documents. They are valid for 30 days (excluding those issued in May which are valid through Sept. 1). You may download a request form at the bottom of this page.
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| 7:35 | 1st Bell |
| 7:40 - 9:10 | First Block |
| 9:15 - 9:40 | Focus/Guided Study/Club (Fri) |
| 9:45-11:15 | Second Block |
| 11:20-1:10 | Third Block |
| 11:15-11:40 | 1st lunch |
| 11:45-12:10 | 2nd lunch |
| 12:15-12:40 | 3rd lunch |
| 12:45-1:10 | 4th lunch |
| 1:15 - 2:45 | Fourth Block |
Class Rings and Letterman Jacket
If you have any questions or comments about your class ring, letterman jacket, cap and gown, graduation announcements, etc., please contact:
H & R Campus Supply
1-866-694-8155
770-594-8155
hrcampussupply.com
The following items MUST be presented when registering a new student for DCHS:
*Birth Certificate
*Social Security Card (not just the number!)
*GA immunization form #3231
*Proof of residency (light bill, water bill, cable bill, lease or tax notice)Telephone and/or cell phone bills will NOT be accepted.
*Withdrawal form from previous school attended
*Legal custody documentation (if applicable)
To make an appointment please contact Connie Jennings at (706) 265-655,Ext. 1404. (If appointment is not made, registration will be on a first come, first serve basis.)
9th Grade Honors English
10th Honors Grade English
11th Grade Honors American Literature Reading List & Assignments
12th Grade Honors English
12th Grade AP
The DOE has provided a web site that will assist students and parents with finding books based on the lexile framework. Go to www.lexile.com/fab/ga
Documents and Forms
Records Clerk Request Form
(For transcript requests or forms to obtain Georgia Driver's License or Learner's Permit)
Military Opt Out Form
Georgia Department of Labor
Work Permit
Senior Profile Form
Clinic Information
Clinic Consent Form
