January 8, 2006

Dear Parent/Guardian,

I am writing to notify you that Dimond High School will start first period 45 minutes later each MONDAY morning, beginning January 30, 2006.

This is the modified schedule that I have discussed in our newsletters and during parent-teacher conferences. Beginning January 30, first period classes on Mondays will start at 8:15, 45 minutes later than usual. School buses will run at their regular time and the school will open at the regular time even though first period starts later. School will also end at the usual time, 2:00.

This plan will enable students to gain 45 minutes of tutorial and homework support before first period. Teachers will gain 45 minutes of collaborative staff development which will also benefit students.

If your student chooses to arrive earlier than 8:00 on Monday, he/she will participate in tutoring and homework support provided by teachers in the auditeria, commons and library. Breakfast will also be available in the auditeria.
We recommend that all students be in the building by 8:05 to access their lockers and start first period on time at 8:15.

I truly appreciate the input and strong support from students, staff and parents throughout first semester. Over 80% of the parents surveyed at parent-teacher conferences favored this Monday initiative.

We will continue to collect ideas and suggestions this semester to continue to improve our services next year. Please let us know how this modification works for you and your student.

I have attached the new Monday bell schedule to this letter and will give you a reminder phone call on Friday, January 27.

Thank you very much for your continued support of Dimond High School.

Sincerely,

Cheryl M. Guyett
Principal