“Partners in Education”

T he Partners in Education (PIE)

program is a voluntary

relationship between a business or

civic organization that collaborates

with the College and Career Council

for at least one year. The program

meets the educational needs of

children by giving them a real world

perspective on the subjects they study

in school. Partners help “share the

load” with our educators and

community. We consider a true

partnership to be a “handshake not a

handout”.

What does PIE try to accomplish?What does PIE try to accomplish?What does PIE try to accomplish?What does PIE try to accomplish?

S chools and businesses work

together to give students a

complete education by using the

resources of both the school and

business community. Businesses

supplement traditional classroom

teaching by the activities they sponsor

such as tours, displays at the school,

or providing speakers. Schools try to

“Maximizing Resources Through Relationships”

Special points of

interest:

•••• Students receive

ongoing advisement

from school

counselors

•••• Georgia Engineering

Foundation

sponsors a program

that awards

students college

scholarships

•••• Student Motivation,

Teacher & Faculty

Appreciation,

Community Service

and Partner

Recognition

In this issue:

Individual

Graduation

Plans

2

Tech Night at

Unum 5

“A Handshake –

Not A Handout”

7

Engineer from

Accellent, Inc.

visits classroom

8

Dade County Career, Technical & Agricultural Education Programs May 10th, 2013: Volume 1, Issue 7

Dade COLLEGE & Career

EDUCATION News

Dedicated & Committed to Helping Students graduate….

We are DCHS!

accommodate the interests of

businesses so that both schools and

businesses benefit.

D o you want a positive

outreach activity that will

promote your organization's

commitment to the community?

“Partners” come in all shapes, sizes,

and packages, but they all have one

thing in common - they have

something to contribute and they

want to make a difference!

Become a Partner Today!Become a Partner Today!Become a Partner Today!Become a Partner Today!

(A “piece” of PIE)(A “piece” of PIE)(A “piece” of PIE)(A “piece” of PIE)

“Maximizing Resources “Maximizing Resources “Maximizing Resources “Maximizing Resources

Through Relationships”Through Relationships”Through Relationships”Through Relationships”

Dade County Schools Support

Students’ College and Career Readiness

By offering Individual Graduation Plans

The Career Pathways will provide College and Career Readiness options for

Dade County students.

D ade County comprehensive grades K-12 career development includes three

levels:

• Career Awareness in Grades K–5, with grade-level specific career activities

culminating in a 5th grade portfolio.

• Career Exploration in Grades 6–8, with career-related assessments and inventories

culminating in an individual graduation plan by the end of the 8th grade.

• Career Management in Grades 9–12, with ongoing review and advisement of each

student’s individual graduation plan to ensure successful implementation.

Currently being implemented in our schools:

A Comprehensive Grades K-12 Counseling and Advisement Program in which:

• Dade Middle 8th grade students develop an Individual Graduation Plan that will be

reviewed during high school on an ongoing basis with counselors, advisors, parents

and the student.

• Students may change their Individual Graduation Plans as they begin taking high

school courses or making decisions throughout high school.

• Students receive ongoing advisement from school counselors to become better pre-

pared to create successful college and career ready graduation plans.

Dade Middle School Future Business Leaders of America

I t’s official! The Future Business Leaders of America

had a very successful year at Dade Middle School. On

Tuesday, April 30, students and parents from the middle

school gathered with FBLA sponsor Pamela Stone, Super-

intendent Shawn Tobin, CTAE Director Dr. Cantrell, and

Mrs. DeMarche, principal of Dade Middle School, to offi-

cially induct the students as members of the first FBLA

club at Dade Middle School with a candle-lighting cere-

mony. They also had their first awards dinner. Four of the

FBLA members were recognized for placing 10th or above

at the State Leadership Conference competitions. All of the

members received Chapter Awards – an excellent start for the new club and its members. The Picture

(from top left to right): Nick Daniels, 9th place in Computer Concepts; Nicole Powell, 10th place in Busi-

ness Document Concepts; Carson Rogers; Alyssa Philpott, Participant in SLC; Jed Henderson, 1st place in

Marketing Concepts and 2nd place in Business Concepts; Kathryn Kelley, Participant in SLC; Myah

Campbell. Not pictured is Dylan Knox, 5th place in Marketing Concepts.

Article by: Pamela Stone

Getting involved….. pays big dividends!!!!!!!

Foundations of Engineering Cardboard Chairs By Alyson Smart

F or over 40 years, the Georgia Engineering Foundation has sponsored a program that awards college scholarships to students who plan to be in-

volved in career engineering or engineering technology. Foundations of Engi-neering is the introductory course for all Engineering Pathways. This semes-ter the Foundations of Engineering students are learning about systems and processes as they design and manufacture a cardboard chair which must with-stand a 250 lb. weight limit. Students learn how develop and maintain an Engi-neering Notebook, and as they work they learn the 10-Stage Design Process.

Charlie Carver is a Dade County High School student who enjoys Foundations of Engineering. When asked: “What do you think of keeping an Engineering Notebook?” He stated: “It’s interesting. It can be difficult to keep track of it at times, but it gets easier and easier. It’s also helpful because it allows room for mistakes, errors, and corrections.” From a student’s perspective, compiling a Engineering Notebook may be an initially hard task. However, in the end it is very rewarding when students realize how it contributes to building a successful chair.

T he students begin this project by identifying the problem (Stage 1), listing all criteria and goals (Stage 2), re-searching the ergonomics and structure of chairs (Stage 3) and then brainstorming ideas (Stage 4) which

they analyze and choose the top three solutions (Stage 5). Next they build and test ¼” scale models (Stage 6) before completing a decision making chart and making the decision (Stage 7) on the final product. Each stage is documented in their Engineering Notebooks to serve as legal documentation and to help guide their progress. During these final weeks of school, students have continu-ously worked on their chair projects and are close to bringing their final products to the real world. During Stage 8, Communicate and Specify, students apply, previ-ously learned skills, in SolidWorks to design and create engineering drawings for the final design of their chair. Solid Works equips the students with the necessary tools to successfully bring their chair to life. Next they enter the long awaited stage, Stage 9, Implement and Commercialize, their favorite stage. The Design Engineers are busy creat-ing digital commercials about their company and chair; while the Structure and Ergonomic Engineers (Haley Keesler & Austin Campbell pictured to the right) building a full size prototype.

O nce they complete the chair, they will complete a post-implementation review in Stage 10. Finally, they will present their commercial and chair

to the class. During the presentation Mr. Ballard (pictured left) will bring in his cup of coffee and sit in each chair to test for strength, stability and comfort. While their chairs will be assessed as part of the project, their Engineering Notebook will be utilized as their final assessment as it contains evidence of all the skills they have learned throughout the course. Building the chairs is a fun and engaging real world scenario for students to learn the valuable skills that engineers utilize on a daily basis.

Article written by: Alyson Smart

ENGINEERING

CARDBOARD

Tech Night at Unum

On April 9th, Unum hosted a Tech Night for area high school students interested in Information

Technology. Students from all over the Chattanooga area were present. Dade County High

School was represented by Daniel Bain, Sean Freeman, Drake Kovacs, and Cody Henderson.

Unum employees set up a technology fair with booths to demonstrate how computers and tech-

nology are used in each of their departments. Networking, Project Management, Security Archi-

tecture, Server Engineering, and Desk Side Support were just a few of the jobs described. Partici-

pants were also taken on a tour of the data storage/server area.

The participants next worked on a team-building exercise in which they built the tallest structure

possible out of spaghetti, string, one piece of masking tape, a paper bag, and one marshmallow.

The marshmallow had to be at the highest point on the structure. At the conclusion of this exer-

cise, all participants enjoyed free pizza.

Two more activities were offered after dinner. One activity involved designing an app to help a

new student find his way around school, remember his schedule, check his grades, etc. The other

activity was a strategy/logic game where each team tried to earn the most points by building a

computer system and making the components secure during each round.

The evening was closed with more information on

the Information Technology field and a prize draw-

ing. Unum estimates that there will be approxi-

mately one million IT jobs in the United States in

the next few years that will not be able to be filled

by workers from this country because we won't

have enough qualified graduates. Their company is

actively trying to promote the study of computer

science and programming to high school students

to increase the number of students who choose

computer-related fields for a career.

Reaching for the “STARS”

Y outh from the Dade County High School chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

(FCCLA) participated in a weekend leadership conference held March 14-16 at the Classic Center, in Ath-

ens, GA. Attendees participated in a weekend of competitions, a career & trade expo, UGA Tours, educational

demonstrations, competitions and sessions that challenged, informed and motivated members and their advisers

with the theme “Saving the World…One Leader at a Time”. Along with other advisers and members from across

the state, Dade County High School’s FCCLA chapter adviser, Holly Davenport, accompanied nine members to

the meeting.

T he “Saving the World…One Leader at a Time” theme was reinforced by Thursday’s powerful Opening Gen-

eral Session, where meeting attendees experienced an exciting presentation and geared up for a variety of

leadership training opportunities offered throughout the weekend. Special highlights of the opening session in-

cluded a dramatic presentation by the State and Region Officers and the Helping Hands Community Service Effort

during which chapters made contributions to Share Our Strength. Nationally known keynote speaker, Aric Bostick,

challenged members and advisers to become the “Hero On Duty”! Regional Meetings were held immediately after

the opening session on Thursday evening and featured speeches by the candidates for State Office and recognition

of chapters and members. The evening ended with a late night event, “The VIBE” which is hosted by the Georgia

FCCLA Foundation where students and advisers could get to know others from around the state.

O n Friday, STAR Events competitions were held in twenty-five areas showcasing the proficiency and

achievements of members. Dade County High School had students competing in Advocacy, Chapter Ser-

vice Project Display, and Life Event Planning. Students and advisers got to experience the FCCLA Career &

Trade Expo on Friday as well. The Career & Trade Expo featured exhibitors from colleges, fundraisers, business

and industry associated with Family and Consumer Sciences, Culinary, and Education. Students got to watch dem-

onstrations by Le Cordon Bleu College that showcased their culinary skills. On Friday evening, a reception was

held to honor administrators, special guests, award winners, and former chapter advisers. Alumni and Associates

members and graduation seniors were also invited. The Business/Recognition Session featured the awarding of

Honorary Memberships and awards to adults and the presentation of scholarships to members. The 2012-2013

State Council issued challenges to the members and the 2013-2014 State Officers were announced. Following the

session, delegates enjoyed a “City of Lights” themed gala, which let

student members dance the night away or do some karaoke.

Saturday began early as chapters shared ideas at the Spotlight On Pro-

jects Walk-Through showcasing outstanding individual and chapter

projects. Saturday’s STAR Events Session concluded with the an-

nouncement of the STAR Event winners. Sophomores Abbey Heath

and Alexis West won a gold medal. Makayla Bowman, Kristina

Doyle, and Brooklyn Poston, all juniors, were awarded a silver medal

as well as sophomores Paige Porter, Emily Tinker, and Shelby Wallin.

Photo (L-R): Kristina Doyle, Makayla Bowman,

Hailee Bussell, Abbey Heath, Paige Porter,

Shelby Wallin, Alexis West, Emily Tinker

Food and Nutrition Across the Lifespan

Food and Nutrition Across the Lifespan students have been studying about the school lunch program as a part of

their Childhood Nutrition Unit. Creating sample menus, developing mock advertisements, and researching current

requirements are some assignments that students have participated in this semester. Mrs. Wilma Hulgan, School

Food Service Director, came to speak to students as a part of their unit.

She shared information about how the school plans, develops, and serves

food for lunch. Since she is the director of the Regional Bread Commit-

tee, Mrs. Hulgan is required to complete taste tastes on different bread

products such as hamburger buns, sandwich bread, and rolls. Students

tasted several samples of each item and rated appearance, smell, taste,

and texture. This was a great opportunity for our students to play an ac-

tive part of our county’s school lunch program.

Photo (L-R): Jessica Corriher, Mrs. Wilma Hulgan, Kim Gilbert, Hanna Smith, Paige Porter

Three Body Language Factors That Can Damage a Job Interview

B eing nervous during a job interview is normal, but it's best if the interviewer doesn't realize just how nervous you are. You can cover up your nervousness by taking a few simple steps:

You're sweating, or you look anxious. Sweating or visible anxiety announces your nervousness. Since they're something you can't control, try these tricks:

Wet your handkerchief or a paper towel with the coldest water possible from a drinking fountain or the restroom and rub it between your sweaty palms. Tuck it away before greeting the interviewer.

Even better, fold the handkerchief or paper towel lengthwise several times and discreetly hide it against your neck behind the collar of your shirt or jacket. This will help you lower your body temperature and help with your anxiety.

Y ou fumble over your words. Practice, practice, practice the interview with another person or a few different people. Begin practicing several days before the actual interview.

Develop a list of common interview questions beforehand and then evaluate your answers after each practice. Adjust the answers until they are concise, to the point, and gracious.

Deliberately slow your speaking speed. Press a fingernail into your palm to remind yourself to slow down.

Y ou use too much body language. While you shouldn't sit on your hands, you should reduce any body language that shows your nervousness. Look for a balance between being too laid back or too stiff.

Be aware of your hand gestures and do your best to clasp your hands in your lap. You don't want your hands to flap around.

Keep your head still most of the time. While nodding in agreement can be valuable, too much head shak-ing is distracting to the interviewer.

Be friendly but not overly casual. Remember, this is a business meeting. www.careersolutionspublishing.com

Introduction to Healthcare Science is in REHAB!

I n April, first year Healthcare Science classes were offered the opportunity to visit a state historical site and rehabilitation center! The Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation hosted both his-

torical and medical tours of the legendary polio treatment center founded by Franklin D Roosevelt in 1927. Today the center offers both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation with a team approach to ther-apy. Students observed in the therapy center, as they were lead by one of Warm Springs certified Occu-pational Therapist. Students learned about the services the healthcare and vocational education teams provide to foster independent living and work skills training for their clients. Some students returned with a different outlook on future professions. Alexis Case commented,“ Seeing this has really made me think about whether I want to work in therapies or nursing!” Other students, like Carly Stephens and Courtney Fields, felt a strong affirmation in their career pathway choices of therapy after hearing from staff of the impact job roles had in the lives of the patients they come to

know.

Pictured:(front L-R) Makayla

Daniels, Alexis Case, Natalie

Wallin, Abbie Price, Abby For-

ester

(back L-R) Courtney Fields,

Emily Clark, Jacob Utz, Joey

Reese, Carly Stephens, Taylor

Burbage, Jordan O’dell

To see more on the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation, visit www.rooseveltrehab.org

Applications to Healthcare Science – GETTING OUR HANDS DIRTY

T he current semester for second level Healthcare Science juniors and seniors required putting on

the gloves. In a co-curricular effort, the science department provided the space and “cats” for stu-

dents to get into the science lab for a lesson on tissues. As part of their

unit on “Basic Cell Structures” students learn the four basic tissue types,

characteristic properties and functions.

They compare various specimens under

microscope to observe the physical dif-

ferences between tissue types. The

hands-on lab not only gives our Health-

care Science students a lesson in Biology

but also ties into the lab science careers

such pathology, medical lab technicians

and others discussed as potential career

pathways!

Pictured L-R: Austin Deal, Sarah Foshee and Faith Gregg

Key Clubbers

The Dade County High School Key Clubbers have been volunteering again! Recently, they participated in

the Dade Elementary School annual Spring Fling. In May, these students will be volunteering at DES

again to help with the field days for kindergarten through 5th grade. This will be a combined effort be-

tween the DES physical education department and the CHAMPS program! Key Club students attended

this event last year, and I know they are excited about participating again in activities such as mud pit tug

of war, softball and baseball tournaments, football games, and many more.

“The key club students make our Spring Fling and Field Days possible. If it wasn't for all their hard work

and willingness to help, these events would not be possible. I always know these students are going to be

hard workers who go above and beyond what is asked of them. It is such a win, win situation. The Key

Club students earn their service hours, and the elementary students admire the leadership qualities of

high school students. Any time we can provide an opportunity for students to help each other we are ful-

filling our school’s motto of (hand and hand we learn together). ~ Coach Rhonda Bradford

Key Club has sixteen seniors graduating this year. We are so appreciative of their hard work and dedica-

tion. I am not sure what I will do without all these wonderful kids! Many of them have been members

since they were freshmen and have over 200 hours of volunteer service. Others are new to the club this

year but have put in over fifty hours so far. Thank you so very much for everything you have done; you

have truly impacted the lives of children all over Dade County!

In this issue I would like to send a special thank you to Chandler, Cole, Brittany,

Kirsten, Tanner, Ansley, Colby, Carlos, Abby, Samantha, Elizabeth, Colleen,

Kaitlyn, Maggie, Cassidy, and Jarrett. We will truly miss you! You all

have so much to offer the world; good luck in the future!

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are

small matters compared to what lies within us”

–Ralph Waldo Emerson

Dade College and Career Advisory Council Partners In Education Program

“A Handshake – Not A Handout”

FAQ’s

What is PIE?

The Partners in Education (PIE) program is a voluntary relationship between a business or civic organization that collaborates with the

College and Career Council for at least one year. The program meets the educational needs of children by giving them a real world

perspective on the subjects they study in school. Partners help “share the load” with our educators and community. We consider a true

partnership to be a “handshake not a handout”.

What does PIE try to accomplish?

Schools and businesses work together to give students a complete education by using the resources of both the school and business

community. Businesses supplement traditional classroom teaching by the activities they sponsor such as tours, displays at the school, or

providing speakers. Schools try to accommodate the interests of businesses so that both schools and businesses benefit.

What are the benefits of being a partner?

The benefits are significant. You may give your time, talent and energy to your school, but you will receive even more in return. You will

gain a better understanding of our public school system, how it works, and what the children need. Your company will gain public

awareness as a business that cares about the quality of education in Dade County. In addition, PIE can be a great morale booster for your

employees by showing them how they have made a difference in a child’s life. People like doing business with businesses that support

children.

How does my partnership benefit the school and community?

Partnerships directly benefit children by giving them “real-world” experiences and the incentives they need to excel. Your business can

prepare students to enter the work force by developing career awareness and showing them how businesses operate. Partners in Education

makes for a tightly knit community since businesses and schools work together to reach a common goal - offering students a well-rounded

education.

Who can become a partner?

You can! Whether your business is large or just a one-person operation or civic club, you can make a valuable contribution to the

education of children in Dade County. Each partnership is unique. Partnership activities can be designed to accommodate you and your

business. A partner can become involved with the entire school system or with a system-wide program such as college and career

education. There are two programs being designed exclusively for businesses: One is the “4 - Star Partner Plan” and the other is the

“Friends of the Council” plan. There is something for everyone.

What are the requirements of the Program?

The elements of the Partners In Education Program center around four components: Student Motivation, Teacher & Faculty Appreciation,

Community Service and Partner Recognition. Each partnership should strive to fulfill a minimum of one activity in each of the four

component areas. Those partnerships that are successful in meeting the four components are recognized as a “Four Star Partner”. A

less strenuous commitment can be found through our “Friends of the Council” program. Ask Dr. Cantrell for more information by calling

or e-mailing: James Cantrell, 706-657-7517 ext.21108 or jamescantrell@dadecs.org

Stage Curtain reworked into Stage Skirt

Family and Consumer Science students have had a unique opportunity to

repurpose the recently removed stage curtain from the high school

auditorium. Haley Finlayson, Hanna Smith, and Taylor Stiefel, all

sophomores, have been working with the stage curtain to turn it into a

stage skirt. The students measured and cut the material to the correct

length and then hemmed the skirt. The new skirt will provide a maroon

skirt to be used for future high school graduations and events.

Photo (L-R): Hanna Smith, Taylor Stiefel, Haley Finlayson

High School Design Affects Student Work Ethic

By Barry Stern Ph.D.

Senior fellow of the Haberman International Policy Institute in Education

Many have observed that today's high school students lack the work ethic. I concur with the following points of

view:

1.Far too many students coast through school and exert little effort; the current design of high schools contributes to

their lack of interest and effort.

2.Students won't learn unless they discipline and push themselves;

3.Both parents and colleges are major enablers of mediocrity. Parents do not lower the boom on their kids when

they attempt to slide by, and colleges lower admission standards to keep their schools full and their jobs safe.

So what would a high school look like that made students want to exceed minimum standards and not merely slide

by? My guess it would look like an interscholastic sports team that emphasized teamwork, daily practice of

fundamentals, daily feedback on individual and team performance, continual communication among coaches (viz.

teachers) on how to do better the next day, continual opportunity for students to practice skills in competitive ("real

world" or workplace-like) situations, expectations of helping fellow teammates (classmates) to improve, integration

of knowledge to help students understand why they are learning something in a particular way, and the targeted use

of technology to diagnose and improve abilities.

Excellent teachers and coaches produce students who want to be driven, want discipline, want to exceed

expectations, and want to be part of a group with a higher purpose and winning mission. Students in high

performance environments, whether a football, debate or robotics competition team, want to stay together long

enough to produce excellence. Sustained time together in search of a noble cause also helps teenagers develop what

they want most of all—good friends.

Contrast these intensive after school experiences with what happens during school--the traditional "assembly line"

high school where students and teachers must change what they do every 50 minutes in response to a bell and adapt

to 6-7 different work groups a day. Aside from shortening their attention span, students too often get lost in this

chaos. No wonder for so many students the best part of the school day is to see friends between classes.

Accellent

Helps Students Connect Learning - to Real World Applications Ms. Shane Wood, an engineer from Accellent, Inc. spoke to Dade County’s Foundation of Engineering students on February 21, 2013. Ms. Wood, who is also a member of the Engineering Advisory Board, has been instrumental for the past five years in helping these students connect what they are doing in class to what engineers at Accellent, Inc. do every day. She does this by bringing her engineering notebooks to share with the students, as well as explains to them the various projects she has completed. Accellent, Inc. has played a role in impacting the advancement of medical devices. The students carefully look at her engineering notebooks in awe and comment that they are very similar to the ones they are required to keep in class. At this point, the students realize that the rules they follow for keeping an engineering notebook are the exact same rules Ms. Wood and real engineers have to follow every day in industry. Students realize the only difference in their notebooks and Ms. Wood’s is they must incorporate the standards, openings, and closings for educational purposes; otherwise, they are the same. When asked to write what they learned from Ms. Wood, Luke Boyd says: “I’ve learned that everything we’re learning now isn’t much different than what she’s doing and it helps to know that I’m preparing for the future jobs to come and our engineering notebooks are very similar to hers.” Adam Jones writes: “Seeing her notebooks, along with the products she has made, encouraged me, along with many others, to improve our engineering skills.” Ms. Wood does a great job of explaining to the students the importance of the notebooks along with the products Accellent, Inc. creates. This year she shared with the students how they have worked with medical companies to make help create a device that is used to retrieve kidney stones and are now working to help create a device that will deliver “targeted radiation” treatments for patients diagnosed with cancer. Houston Poston wrote that “the devices she showed me really sparked my interest and helped me to realize that she has helped the world and is currently helping the world in what she does. …The world needs people who care and an engineer is a person who cares about the greater good. I look up to her career because it allows you to affect people’s lives daily.” Every year, Mrs. Millican sees the impact from Ms. Woods presentation as the students engineering notebooks become more detailed and the students become more focused on following the systems and processes “real engineers” follow since they now see that what they are learning is connected to real world applications. Haley Keesler said: “I loved seeing that other women are just as interested in engineering as I am. I have always dreamed of pursuing careers that are not always considered for women. Hearing her talk inspires me to reach even more for those goals.

Physics and Construction; Who thinks up this stuff?

In honor and celebration of Earth week one criteria of Physics class was to incorporate a functioning alternative

energy power source. Jessie Potts (Physics instructor) and Tommy Wells (Construction instructor) discussed an

opportunity to conduct a Cross-Curricular lesson in classroom instruction of electrical circuitry theory including a

hands-on application of wiring in a series and parallel circuit. Coach Wells agreed to partner with Ms. Potts’

Physics students so everyone could receive a large scale application of a functioning wired electrical circuit.

Coach Wells and Ms. Potts teaching Cross-Curricular

Potts challenged her students to create a functioning active solar electrical model which incorporated several

Physic concepts. Ms. Potts students had an opportunity to be exposed to basic wiring practices as they learned

hands on electrical circuits supported and checked by Coach Wells’s students through peer mentoring. Potts

stated, “Many of my students thanked me for the positive and enriching experience.”, She also stated, “Interacting

with Coach Wells and his students provided self assurance and confidence for her students while they worked

with live circuits. Potts had not observed a confidence level this high with her students while working with live

wiring in past years. This was not Coach Wells and Ms. Potts first experience this year with cross curricular

interaction. They join forces as much as their curriculum will allow, offering enriched learning experiences for their

students. Cross-curricular activities are encouraged at Dade County High school to provide hands on relevant,

rigorous learning experiences for all students.

Pictured to the left Melody Simmons, Bailey Godwin, Erica Woodfin right photo, Stephen Walls, Joy Villmow & Felix Cruz practicing electrical wiring. When academic and career education teachers formulate lessons together they offer additional relevance and real-world experience to our students. Cross-Curricular activities encouraged and connect students toward developing a comprehensive knowledge across all disciplines.

From the Desk of the Principal, Josh Ingle

Good Friday, May 17, 2013

Our Mission Statement: Dade County High School will ensure that students have the oppor-

tunity to become independent, hard-working, life-long learners. We are Dedicated and Com-

mitted to Helping Students graduate and become college and career ready. We are DCHS!!!

Awards Night: DCHS will host awards night for the students being recognized for their aca-

demic excellence in their classes. Any student receiving an award should have received an in-

vitation this week. We look forward to seeing you Monday May 20 at 7:00pm.

Senior Final Exams: Senior Final Exams will take place next Thursday and Friday, May 23

and 24. Students will take exams in their 1st, 3rd, 5th, & 7thperiod courses on Thursday

and 2nd, 4th, & 6thperiods on Friday. Any senior student that has a 95 or above or, has an

80 or above and fewer than No UNEXCESED absences may be exempt. For further details

on the exemption policy, please refer to the student handbook.

Final Exams for 9th – 11th grades: Students in grades 9 – 11 will be required to take a final

exam. Exams will be administered the last two days of school. We will operate on a block

schedule format to allow students ample time for exam completion. On Thursday May 30,

students will take exams in their 1st, 3rd, 5th, & 7thperiod classes. On Friday May 31, stu-

dents will take exams in their 2nd, 4th, & 6th period classes. Any student that has a 95 or

above average or, an 80 or above with fewer than 2 UNEXCUSED absences may be exempt.

For further details on the exemption policy, please refer to the student handbook.

Annie Production: The DCHS Chorus and Drama department will conduct a musical produc-

tion of Annie on Friday May 24 at 6:30 and Saturday May 25 at 2:30. All proceeds will

benefit the Chorus and Drama Department at DCHS.

Calendar of Events: For a complete listing of events, please continue to visit our website at

http://dchs.dadecountyschools.org/. On the left hand side of the page, click on the calendar

tab. Ms. Gabrielle Haston is posting events as she receives them. Therefore, if you would

like to see something added, please e-mail her at gabriellehaston@dadecs.org.

Dedicated & Committed to Helping Students graduate…. We are DCHS!

Partnership Opportunities How can businesses and the community strengthen our schools?

Resources businesses and community may supply to schools:

• Apprenticeship programs

• Partnership with a school, class, or subject

• Display student artwork

• Serve on educational committees

• Serve on a Local School Governance Team (LSGT)

• Employee recognition

• Educational field trips

• Improvement of school buildings

• Job fairs Partners In Education (PIE)

• Leadership training

• Parent workshops

• Speakers

• Student Mentoring program

• Summer Internships

• Technical services

• Test proctors

Material Resources

• Student incentives

• Informational videos

• Surplus supplies and equipment

Financial Resources

• Equipment purchases

• Grant funding of school projects

• Scholarship programs

• Funding for special school events

• Teacher appreciation funding of recognition items

• Educational program funding

We’re on the Web:

http://dchs.dadecountyschools.org/

300 Tradition Lane

Trenton, GA 30752

Josh Ingle, DCHS Principal

Billy Broom, Assistant Principal

James Cantrell, Director of College &

Career Education/Assistant Principal

DCHS Phone - 706.657.7517

Dade County Schools

College, Career, Technical &

Agricultural Education

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