The 19/20 school year is off to a fantastic start and we have lots to cover and look forward to this year. This weekly update/newsletter will have general information, grading policy review and dates for college visits.
Schedule changes are now CLOSED. It was great to see so many of you at check-in!
NEW school-wide grading:
PPBE: 5%
FORMATIVE: 10% (NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED, lowest 3 scores will be dropped at the END of the semester)
SUMMATIVE: 65% (e.g. quiz, unit exam, essay, project)
FINAL EXAM: 20%
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISIT DATES (Students, watch for the posters, you will need to sign up in the Post-Secondary Center for the visits you are interested in, see Anna Barstatis):
(Tentative) ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: September 3rd @ 11:00
TEXAS TECH: September 5th @ 10:00
NAVY: September 10th @ 10:30
COLLEGE/POST-SECONDARY INFORMATIONAL NIGHTS:
September 30 - How to create a successful high school pathway 6-7pm in the DHS library
COLLEGE FAIRS:
@ DHS September 17th: 5:30 - 7:00. Students, please register prior to the fair at www.gotocollegefairs.com. Print your barcode and bring with you to the fair.
@ Aspen, Western Slope Fair: October 6th: www.cwscollegeoutreach.org
@ Albuquerque, RMACAC Fair: September 15th: https://www.rmacac.org/albuquerque
@ DHS Military Night: October 7th
PSAT/NMSQT: October 9th
*Stay tuned for registration information.
It is our joy and pleasure to work with your student. As always, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Rachel Colsman - Academic Advisor, class of 2022
Katie Brandhau - School counselor Classes of 2022 and 2020