Dulles High School Information and Updates

Get the latest information and updates from Dulles High School, including details on new student orientation, administrators, parent involvement opportunities, athletics, parking tasks, textbook procedures, parent communication channels, locker usage, and more. Stay engaged and informed to support your child's academic journey at DHS.

• High School Info
• Student Orientation
• Parent Involvement
• Athletics
• Parent Communication

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1. New Student Orientation August 11, 2018 8am 12pm

2. DHS Administrators Dr. Jennifer Nichols, Principal Mr. David Orlin, A-C Dr. Latoya Garrett, D-Ho Ms. Nevert Moses, Hp-Ma Mr. Desmond Jones, Mb-Q Mrs. Cholly Oglesby, R-Sm Mr. Corey Stewart, Sn-Z

3. Parent Involvement! We need YOU! Join our VIPS and/or Booster Clubs Parent University Nights Criminal background check must be renewed annually Stay involved in your child s academics and extracurricular activities Participate in our fundraisers

4. Dulles Viking Athletics For information on Dulles High School Athletics, please visit the DHS webpage/athletics https://www.fortbendisd.com/domain/1247 https://dhsvikingsports.com/

5. Parking Tasks Complete Online Application Bring proof of vehicle insurance Bring Driver s License No learner s permit allowed Pick out your parking spot $35 $55 $100 See Mr. Jones for more questions

6. Deliveries Due to the construction of the vestibule, we are no longer accepting deliveries such as your child s homework, lunch, jacket, etc.

7. Textbooks Online Textbooks Schoology Book Checkout Complete online textbook request form See Ms. Padgett in the D-Wing Office Classroom Set

8. Parent Communication Follow us on Twitter @DHS_Vikings Remind Parents and Students Join now on your phone Rmd.at/dhsvikes22 Rmd.at/dhsvikes21 Rmd.at/dulles2020 Rmd.at/dulles2019 School Website, Schoology, and Calendar Weekly Parent Newsletter Spotlight students and faculty members Weekly Calendar Highlights

9. Lockers Most students do not use lockers since it is permissible to carry your books, binders, etc. in a backpack. It s more time efficient between classes. If your student wishes to have a locker, they are to retrieve a locker form from the D-wing office and submit to Ms. Padgett. *A Sports Locker will be issued to those students involved in School Athletics.

10. Tutorial Schedules A list of approved FBISD Tutors can be found in the Students & Parents Section on the DHS Website. Your child s teachers post their personal Tutorial Schedule on their individual website and their Schoology page. A list of DHS Tutorials (all teachers) can be found in the Students & Parents Section on the DHS Website.

11. Attendance Procedures Check into the Front Office. Office staff will call for your child. If during lunch time, please make sure your child is aware. If your child is sick, the DHS Nurse will contact you and the same procedure will apply. Send absence notes to attendanceDHS@fortbendisd.com Important Tips: Must have your ID No Student Pick Up after 2:30 pm Absence note within five (5) days of returning

12. In Freshmen can: Search for colleges Compare colleges by price, size, majors, etc. Add colleges to their Colleges I am Interested In list Take Strengths Explorer and Career Cluster quizzes Access RoadTrip Nation Interest profiler View career interest profiles, videos, and salary information Research college majors Research scholarships Build a resume

13. Clinic Procedures All medications (prescription and over-the-counter) must be furnished by the parent/guardian in the original container with proper written authorization. Nurses will administer all medications; with the exception of inhalers or epi-pens that a student may need to carry with him/her for emergencies. Daily medicine should be taken between classes. Complete the Parent-Physician Permit to Administer Medication at School and return to the school nurse. Additional clinic information can be found on the DHS website under "Students and Parents"

14. DHS Counselors Ms. Ballard, A C Ms. Garcia-Meiten, D Ho Ms. Rubin, Hp Ma Ms. Geist, Mb Q Ms. Carson, Lead Counselor, R - Sm Ms. Ladd, Sn - Z

15. Academic Information Grades / Family Access Progress Reports Report Cards Tutorials Teacher Website/Schoology Schedule Changes District Policy: On the first day of school a form will be available to students to pick up in the counselors office. That form will be filled out by the student and parent to request the change at that time. Level changes will still only be considered after the three week grading period ends as stated during course selection and in the program guide.

16. Transition to High School Student Self-Advocacy Communication Teachers Counselor Student Time Management Study Sleep Fun!

17. Student Success Planners for Freshman Encourage student ownership of learning Teacher Contact Tutorials Homework Help Reteach and Retesting Encourage involvement Email teachers Schoology

18. Mark Your Calendars! August 17 First Home Volleyball Games August 29 5:00-6:30 PM "Meet the Vikes" Carnival and Pep Rally August 31 7:00 First Varsity Football Game @ Hall Stadium (Visitors) September 3 No School for Labor Day September 5 6:30-8:30 Fall Open House