MY COLLEGE PROJECT IS COMPLETE!

Students celebrate the end of the college project with an impromptu word & picture extravaganza.

DECORATION DAY, 2016

Memorial Day weekend is the kickoff to summer. Pools open. Outdoor grills get scrubbed. Vacation plans are set. But, do you know why Americans celebrate Memorial Day? And, just what is Decoration Day?  For more information, check out the link: MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

WHAT WE DID: 5/28

• HONORS ENGLISH 8

  • PECHA KUCHA PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED

• ENGLISH 8

  • COLLEGE FAIR PREPARATIONS AND/OR READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITY

ENJOY THE THREE DAY WEEKEND!

WHAT WE DID: 5/26

Students completed a reading comprehension activity using three non-fiction articles.

Late work is accepted through Tuesday, May 31st. No late work, including the college fair project, will be accepted after May 31st.

The College Fair will be held on Wednesday, June 1st from 8:15 to 11:40. All parents, guardians, family members and friends of the family are welcome. Please sign in at the office and continue on to the cafeteria.

DHS SUMMER SCHOOL, 2016

IF YOU SIGNED UP FOR SUMMER SCHOOL AT DHS AND ARE WONDERING WHEN YOU WILL FIND OUT IF YOU GOT YOUR CLASS(ES), YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SEE THE COURSE REQUEST ON-LINE ONCE THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS.

IF YOU ARE WAITING TO HEAR ABOUT THE A.P. HUMAN GEOGRAPHY CLASS (HUG), YOU CAN MEET WITH YOUR COUNSELOR IN AUGUST DURING REGISTRATION BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS TO FIND OUT. OR, YOU CAN EMAIL YOUR DESIGNATED COUNSELOR.

WHERE WILL YOUR EDUCATION TAKE YOU?

Oh! the places you’ll go!

WHAT WE DID: 5/24

Students began finishing up their final drafts for the “Construction of a College Experience Essay.” Those who completed the assignment turned in their essay. Those who are not finished will turn it in tomorrow.

 

WHAT WE DID: 5/23

Students continued drafting their college essay.

Final draft due Tuesday, May 24th, or before school Wednesday, May 25th.

 

 

 

COLLEGE FAIR PROJECT INFORMATION

THE FOLLOWING IS THE LIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COLLEGE FAIR PROJECT DUE TUESDAY, MAY 31ST:

College Research Project (trifold)

Center:
Name of school and write if it is public/ private
Motto
Mascot
School colors

Left:
Location and campus map (picture)
Tuition amount (in-state; out-of-state)
Total population; Undergrad population
Ethnic population (pie chart)
MINIMUM GPA FOR ADMISSION/ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Right: Choose 4 out of the 8
Sports/ activities
Housing options; cost
Majors
Education abroad
Clubs/ activities
Food
Parking
Financial Aid

YOU CAN ADD TO YOUR PROJECT ANY WAY YOU WOULD LIKE. JUST BE SURE TO HAVE THE BASICS.

HONORS ENGLISH 9 SUMMER ASSIGNMENT

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO TAKE HONORS 9 AS A FRESHMAN AT DHS, YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR ALL OF THE DETAILS AND INFORMATION.

English9HonorsSummer