{"id":1146,"date":"2023-03-14T16:07:54","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T23:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dixonusd.org\/dhs\/?p=1146"},"modified":"2023-09-01T12:54:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T19:54:30","slug":"principals-rampage-v3-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dixonusd.org\/dhs\/principals-rampage-v3-27\/","title":{"rendered":"Principal\u2019s RAMpage v3.27"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Dixon High School Families,<\/span>
\nDo you have any questions?\u00a0<\/b>
\nDo you want to learn about why Fentanyl is a huge concern and how teenagers (and even younger kids) find drugs and alcohol in our community?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
\nDo you want to know the straight facts about bathroom use?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
\nDo you want to know what it means for our school to be an AVID School-wide School?\u00a0<\/span>
\nDo you want to know why all seniors need to complete a FAFSA, or\u00a0 what scholarship opportunities are available, or\u00a0<\/span>
\nDo you want to know why your student can\u2019t Doordash\u00a0<\/span>
\nDo you want to know why 0 period doesn\u2019t count toward instructional minutes\u00a0<\/span>
\nDo you want to know why we take the CAASPP test?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
\nDo you just want to know how your teens brighten our days every, single day?<\/span>
\nGet answers! Join us this evening for one of my favorite things,Tuesday Talks\u2026<\/b>
\nan opportunity for anyone and everyone to get the straight scoop from our admin team.\u00a0 We will be meeting at 7:00 pm in the theater for an opportunity to get on the same page as adults so we can better support our kids.<\/b>
\nBand Concert<\/b>
\nJoin us tomorrow evening for the JKMS\/DHS band concert.\u00a0 Our music programs are amazing and this free event begins at 7:00pm Wednesday evening in the theater.<\/span>
\nCAASPP and CAST Testing for 11th Graders<\/b>
\nDid you know that our 11th graders will represent their community by sitting for the CAST and CAASPP exams this spring?\u00a0 We are very excited to let these kids shine!\u00a0 The <\/span>CAST science test will be administered in science classrooms later this month (some seniors will need to take this also).<\/b>\u00a0 This test is mandatory.\u00a0 <\/span>Juniors will also be sitting for the CAASPP exam the week of April 17.<\/b>\u00a0 We will have a <\/span>special schedule <\/b>so all 11th graders can be fully supported in engaging fully in the exam.\u00a0 The schedule will also affect the daily schedule for other grades. We will have a late start for grades 9, 10, and 12.\u00a0 There is nothing families need to do now but please make sure to read any emails\/messages we send the next couple of months.\u00a0 Also, please encourage your students to do their very best.\u00a0 These exams are designed for students to show their level of\u00a0 growth and we know they are amazing!<\/span>
\nVirtual Reality Lab – Coming Soon<\/b>
\nWe are super excited to get our VR Lab up and running at DHS!\u00a0 Stay tuned for some pictures of this great opportunity for our students (and teachers, too).<\/span>
\nImportant Survey<\/b>
\nPlease complete this important survey regarding Secondary Independent Learning Interest for 2023-2024.\u00a0 We really want to hear from everybody.\u00a0 Just go to this link\u00a0 <\/span>Independent Learning Survey – Secondary<\/span><\/a>
\nProm is Just Around the Corner<\/b>
\nWe are very excited about prom this year, especially after a wonderful evening at Winter Ball.\u00a0 Prom is our biggest and fanciest dance of the year and is coming up this spring.\u00a0 In an earlier version of the RAMpage, I announced that it was on May 6 but I was wrong!\u00a0 Oops!\u00a0 Prom is actually on May 5 this year.\u00a0 The dance will be held at the Rancho Solano Clubhouse, one of our favorite and largest venues.\u00a0 We will continue to keep you updated as the students plan the dance.\u00a0 In the meantime, if anyone needs or wants support with prom, there is an organization with a great opportunity!\u00a0 <\/span>The Princess Project (<\/span>PrincessProjectSonoma.org<\/span><\/a>) is a non-profit organization that provides free prom dresses to teens in financial need. Their dress giveaways will be held on select days between February 25 and March 23 at their pop-up shop in Petaluma. Instructions for making an appointment are on the website.\u00a0 DHS also has a Prom Dress Closet available for students to shop.\u00a0 Interested students should check in with Audrey Madden or Yolanda Gonzalez\u00a0 in the office.<\/span>
\nFAFSA<\/b>
\nIt is true!\u00a0 Every senior needs to complete a FAFSA this year to earn a diploma – even if they are not planning on attending a four-year college.\u00a0 Please take a look at this article for some more information <\/span>FAFSA – State Policy Article<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 Our staff is available to help if you need it.<\/span>
\nScholarships for Seniors<\/b>
\nThere are many scholarships available for all kinds of graduates.\u00a0 The counselors and I have been sending outside scholarship opportunity information to seniors as they trickle in.<\/span>\u00a0 Please encourage your senior to check their school email daily<\/b> as we progress through the year so they do not miss important information and opportunities.\u00a0 Also, students have the opportunity to apply for local Community Scholarships and information is in the counseling center.\u00a0 These local, generous gifts, will be celebrated at our Senior Awards Night on May 15th.<\/span>
\nHere are some traditional senior celebrations and activities to be aware of.\u00a0 We look forward to this every year and can\u2019t wait to honor your students!<\/span><\/p>\n