Parent News 8/24

DHS Tuesday News Blast 8/24/2021

 

Dear Dimond Families:

 

Last week was a whirlwind of great energy and excitement. Congratulations to Student Government and Yearbook for submitting video entries for the Portugal. The Man social media contest. Student Government won the grand prize of a monetary award and a school-wide concert! What an exciting way to start off the year. GO LYNX!

 

As we expected, several students have either tested positive for COVID or are close contacts to an individual who tested positive. It is imperative that we all work together in ensuring that our campus is symptom free and minimal exposure to COVID. Please keep your student home if they are exhibiting any symptoms of illness and are close contacts to an individual who has tested positive.

 

We will be working diligently to notify families of positive cases within students’ classrooms. It is important to be aware that fully vaccinated students will not need to quarantine unless showing signs of symptoms. If you receive a notification letter and have questions, please contact the administration or the nurse.

 

PARKING PERMITS:

 

The forms for parking permits for the 2021-22 school year can be picked up at Dimond High school or print the attached form.

 

The price for 1 year is $110.00, 1 semester is 55.00, and 1 quarter is 27.50.

 

To purchase the permits, you can go to Parent Connect and purchase the parking permit, under "Parking Permit (Yearly) code Z8202150, or you can bring cash or a check to Holly Dodson in the front office. Please keep in mind if you are going to pay in person, the times I am available are before school starts until 7:30am, during student lunch 11:22 - 12:02pm, or after school from 2:00 - 3:00pm.

 

When the form is complete and the payment has been received, either online or in person, permits will be available for pick up with Mrs. Dodson in the main office. We will begin checking cars for permits very soon so get yours as soon as possible!

 

Parking Permits will be checked starting August 30th, 2021.

 

POLICY REMINDERS:

 

Masks:

 

Students should bring masks to school and wear them during the school day unless they are eating and drinking at lunch.

 

Hats:

 

Hats are not allowed in school and if a student wears one to school they should put it in their locker during the day.

 

Tardy:

 

Students should be arriving to school on time and to class during the day. Tardy slips will be issued starting Aug 24th, 2021.

 

Please access the following link for the ASD High School Student

 Handbook:

 

 https://www.asdk12.org/cms/lib/AK02207157/Centricity/Domain/1179/21-22_HS-Handbook_Accessible.pdf

 

Copy and paste the above link in your browser if not accessible on your system.

 

SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUESTS:

 

All Schedule Change Requests are to be submitted on the gold form, available in front of each counselor's office, the curriculum office, and the front office. CHANGE REQUESTS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED UNTIL TOMORROW, 8/25!

 

 All requests for changes are processed based upon seat availability and student academic need. Once you submit the form, it can take 24-48 hours for processing. After allowing time for processing, be sure to log in to your student account and check your schedule. 

 

Schedule changes will only be considered for the following reasons:

 

 You have already taken the class and it is not repeatable You do not have the prerequisites for the course

 

 You need to repeat a course You would like to be considered for a different elective. Do NOT request a change because you: 

 

Want a different teacher Want a different class period Want to be with a friend in a different class.

Please be specific when requesting a schedule change and list a reason.

 

If a student has a hole in their schedule, meaning they are missing an entire period on their schedule, the student is to go to the counselor's office during the period in which

they have the hole. 

 

Students should NOT go to the counselor's office and miss a class to request a schedule change.

 

SPORTS INFO:

 

Please make sure to complete all forms on Planeths.com before the start date of the sport you are interested in. If you have any questions, please contact Chelsea Hunt in the Activities office at 742-7005. Office hours are & 7 AM to 3 PM with a closure at 12 PM for 30 mins. 

 

Payments

 

Each sport costs $200.00, there is now a student cap of $400.00 per year. Once you have reached this amount all other sports will be free for the current school year. If your family is interested in a waiver, you will need to apply and be approved for the free and reduced lunch program. You can find this on the Student Nutrition website.

 

Activity Stickers

 

Activity Stickers are available for purchase on ParentConnect. The cost is $50.00 for the school year. This will get your student in to any home or away game during the school year. Your student will receive a label on their Student ID that is required at the gate to receive free admission.

 

Start Dates:

 

August 25

Riflery 

 

August 30

E-Sports - Fall Season

 

September 27

Bowling 

 

September 29

Wrestling 

 

YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION:

 

Students can pick up their 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 yearbooks Monday-Friday the week of August 23rd. Yearbooks will be distributed in the commons from 2pm-3pm. Purchasing of yearbooks will be Friday, August 27th 2-3pm. Purchase price is $85. We have 2019/2020 yearbooks readily available. 2020/2021 yearbooks are limited and will be sold on a first come first serve basis. 

 

Purchase a 2021/2022 Yearbook:

 

Back-to-School Sale - Ends October 31st 

 

Yearbooks $65

 

Senior Ads:

full - $280

1/2 - $140

1/4 - $70  

 

To purchase a yearbook or senior ad go to: yearbookforever.com

 

Senior portraits and quotes are due by December 31st. Email your portrait and quote to dimondlynxYB@gmail.com 

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

 

The Dimond PTSA is getting organized for the upcoming 2021-2022 School year! Dimond PTSA is solely funded by school store income and spirit wear sales. If you would like to volunteer at the school store or are interested in helping at special events please email dimondptsaboard@gmail.com for more information.

 

THANK YOU!

 

PTSA MEMBERSHIP:

 

PTSA believes we can make every child’s potential a reality ...

But we need more believers. We need you.

 

No time required. Show you believe today. Join Dimond PTSA.

 

Students, Staff, Parents, Guardians, neighbors, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Any one can join. Lets make a difference. One membership at a time. $10. https://dimondhighptsa.memberhub.com/store

 

 

 

SAVE THE DATE:

 

August 31-September 2-School Pictures, PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FLYER and below for times.

 

Tuesday, 8/31: 

9th grade students

 

Wednesday, 9/1:

10th grade students

 

Thursday, 9/2: 

11th and 12th grade students

 

September 2- 5:30 Open House, stay tuned for details!

 

Warm Regards,

Tina Johnson-Harris

DHS Principal