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A. J. Dimond High School Community Newsletter August 2010
Letter from the Principal
CO F F E E T I M Ewith the Principal
Join Ms. Guyett for coffee/tea and conversation
Sept. 7, 7:30-8:00amand 11:30-12:00pm
Our mission is to facilitate optimal learning for all students to empower them to lead fulfilling and productive lives in a rapidly changing and increasingly complex society.
Dear Dimond Parent or Guardian,
This is the beginning of Dimond’s 43rd year as an accredited school. All signs point to 2010-2011 being an excep-tional year for our students. To help you make the most of the opportunities offered at Dimond, this newsletter is full of infor-mation about student registration, sports and activities, school photographs, student and parent parking, the Dimond PTSA and other services that are unique to Dimond.
Mark your calendar to attend Stu-dent Registra-tion on August 2 for Seniors, August 3 for Ju-niors, August 4 for Sophomores and August 5 for Freshmen.Students whose last names begin with A – L reg-ister from 8 AM
– 11 AM. Students with last names be-ginning with M – Z register from Noon – 3 PM. As a service to our families, you may register all your Dimond student siblings at the same time if you choose. Bring money for class fees, school pho-tos, activity fees, student parking, year-books or Dimond gear. You’ll find more information on optional and the few re-quired expenses in this newsletter.
Fitzgerald Photography will take student photographs during registra-tion. All students are required to have their photo taken for mandatory student
identification cards, at no cost. Families who choose to purchase photo packages should complete the order information in this newsletter. You can save time by bringing the completed form and cash or check to registration. Or fill out the form out when you come to registration.
Students begin classes Wednesday, August 18. Our doors open at 6 AM and students should be seated in their class-rooms by 7:30 AM. Parents can avoid the heavy traffic at the 4-way stop of Arlene and 88th by arriving before 7:10.
Parents have TWO convenient areas to drop off and pick up students. One is off 88th Avenue and the other is off Ar-lene St. Due to student safety concerns, the staff parking lot and the bus lane off 88th Avenue may NOT be used to drop off or pick up students. Violators will be warned and then ticketed.
Dimond’s Engineering Academy be-came the first engineering program in Alaska to earn national certification by Project Lead the Way. We are very proud of our staff, students and engi-neering business partners who have cre-ated this success. Students can visit their counselors if they want to add one of the five engineering classes to their schedule this year.
Fall sports are already in action. Football, Flag Football, Cheering, Tennis, Cross-Country Running, Gymnastics, Vol-
leyball, Swim and Dive and Riflery en-sure that there’s a sport for everyone.
I look forward to reconnecting with-you at Registration and meeting par-ents of our Freshmen students. It’s an honor to have your trust and partnership. Together we will create success for your student, make lifelong memories and have some fun in the process.
Happily,
Cheryl Guyett
Marty Lang, Assistant Principal 742-7008
Freshmen....Jamie Boyd-Kragt 9-12...........Tracie AshmanSophomores, Juniors and Seniors:
A - Di....................Dave Donk Do - K................Rob HartleyL - P.................Chris HigginsR - Z..................Pete MandelESL...................Lee MontoyaSpecial ...............Jim AronowGraduation Coord...Christal Smaw
COUNSELORS
Dave Donk, Counseling Department Chair Martin Lang, Curriculum Assistant Principal
COUNSELING & CURRICULUM NEWS
Curriculum
Letting go of the freedoms of summer is a challenge for us all, yet I love the excitement of starting a new school year and enjoying the promise of a new be-ginning. I hope this summer has left your family refreshed and your student invigorated for the opportunities ahead.
Dimond High School continues to offer excellent, unique academic opportunities for our students. Students can choose from 20+ Advanced Placement courses, one of five world language programs, an outstanding fine arts program, the larg-est JROTC program in the state, on-line coursework, and lots of other great core and elective options.
Another opportunity worth highlighting is our engineering program, which cel-ebrates its third full year and now enjoys the distinction of being the only four-year, nationally accredited Project Lead
the Way program in the state of Alaska. Students at any grade level interested in adding an engineering class to their schedule for this year should visit with a counselor during registration.
In addition to a host of great classes and programs, we will again offer a number of evening opportunities throughout the year for juniors and seniors to learn more about the college admittance process. These practical information nights cover a variety of topics from how to choose a college, when to apply, how to apply, how to register for financial aide, how to seek out scholarship opportunities in our community, and more. Here are a few first semester dates to add to your cal-endar: College Planning Night, October 5th at 7pm & Scholarship Folder Work-shop Night, November 9th at 7pm. For more information, please contact Shirley Reeves in our Career Resource Center, 742-7020.
Parent Connect—the on-line district service that allows parents to see their student’s schedule, monitor student’s progress, access quarterly and semester grades, and view current contact infor-mation—will again be active on August 1st. If you utilized Parent Connect last year, you can continue to use the same pin and password information this year. If you still need your access information, or if you are unable to locate your infor-mation from last year, please contact the curriculum office at 742-7026.
We are also anticipating the addition of a Student Connect option later this fall, which will allow students to monitor their own individual progress in their classes. Look for more information in future newsletters once this Zangle fea-ture goes live.
August-At-A-Glance Important First Semester Dates:
2 – 5 Registration
5 Evening Registration * 5:00 – 7:00 pm *New-to-Dimond students
15 Open House 6:30 – 8:30 pm
22 Fall Academic Awards 12:05 – 1:01 pm
September-At-A-Glance
Monday, August 2 SENIORS A - L = 8-11 am M - Z = 12-3 pm
Tuesday, August 3 JUNIORS A - L = 8-11 am M - Z = 12-3 pm
Wednesday, August 4 SOPHOMORES A - L = 8-11 am M - Z = 12-3 pm
Thursday, August 5 FRESHMEN A - L = 8-11 am M - Z = 12-3 pm
Friday, August 6 General late registration 8-11 am and 12-3 pm
Families with multiple students at DHS may register them all on the same day.Come prepared to have your school photo taken.
Bring cash or check to cover the photos you plan to order.Bring cash or check for last year’s unpaid fines
Special Evening Registration Session for New-to-District and In-District Transfer Students on August 5, 2010.
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Please bring the following to register your new student:
• Legal guardian (Persons other than the legal guardian who are registering children should bring signed & notarized proof of temporary guardianship. • Birth Certificate • Immunization records • Name, address & unofficial transcripts from former school • Proof of residency (such as two utility bills or a purchase agreement with your residence address).
REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT REGISTRATION
WHY DO I NEED TO REGISTER? Registering insures that your schedule will not change unless there are changes in the master schedule. Electives and popular classes may be filled by students who register on time.
WHO CAN REGISTER A STUDENT? Only a student or his/her parent or legal guardian. Schools can no longer accept notes or phone calls to register. These enrollment procedures are requirements of the federal “No Child Left Behind” statute.
WHERE WILL THIS TAKE PLACE - PARKING - HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? Registration takes place in the DHS Auditeria. Please park in the student parking lot off of Arlene Street. The entire process generally takes 45 minutes depending on how long the lines are. We close for lunch from 11 - Noon.
WHAT IF A FINE IS OWED? All fines incurred in middle school or high school must be cleared before a schedule can be activated. Students who have outstanding fines may not be allowed to pick up their schedule.
WHAT ABOUT IMMUNIZATIONS? State of Alaska regulations require all students to be current on their immunizations to register. All students need to be cleared by our nurse, Ms. Whited, before registering. Nurse Whited will be available to answer questions.
WILL WE NEED TO PAY FOR ANYTHING? Some classes require fees for consumable workbooks or other items. The following items are optional for purchase: Yearbook (order now for $60.00), Parking permit ($50 per semester), Activity pass ($25), School photos (information included in this newsletter), School logo wear ($12 and up).
WHAT IF WE CAN’T COME AT THE ASSIGNED TIME? Schedules can be picked up and photos taken on Friday, August 6th, 8:00 - 11:00 am or noon - 2:00 pm.
HOW WILL LOCKERS BE ASSIGNED? Lockers will be assigned at random. Most Freshmen will be paired with the locker partner they selected in the spring.
I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS, WHO DO I SEE? Dimond administrators and security will be available to answer questions call the switchboard at 742-7000, or visit our website at http://www.asdk12.org./schools/di-mond/pages.
CHERYL GUYETTPrincipal
MARTIN LANGCurriculum
Assist. [email protected]
DALE EVERNFreshman House/Staff Services
Assist. [email protected]
KEVIN THEONNESStudent Service/Attendanc
Assist. Principal [email protected]
A. J. DIMOND HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
PAT WALKERActivities
Assist. [email protected]
Welcome Freshmen! Freshman Registration will be on Thursday, August 5, 2010. • Students with last names beginning with A – L report from 8:00 – 11:00 am • Students with last names beginning with M – Z report from 12:00 – 3:00 pm As students finish the registration process, Dimond teachers will take groups of students on building tours with a stop to have their school picture and help them tie dye t-shirts with their class color.Clubs and activities will have information booths in the commons to help students and parents learn about extra-curricular and volunteer options at Dimond.Parents are invited and encouraged to attend registration and the 9th grade activities. An average time for the entire registration process is about 1 1/2 hours. • Please park in the DHS student parking lot directly in front of the old DHS gym/pool.We are looking forward to meeting and working with our newest DHS Lynx and parents. Welcome!
NOTE FROM THE NURSE: NO SHOTS, NO SCHOOL!
Dear Parents or Guardians, Greetings! Please be aware that your child will have one or more immunizations due before Fall Registration. Please update
these immunizations and fax immunization updates to the Dimond High School Nurse’s office directly at 742-7171, Attn: Nurse. If for some reason you are unable to fax directly to the Nurse’s office, please fax to the A.J. Dimond High School Main Office fax 742-7007, Attn: Nurse.
Please check your child’s immunization record, as we may not have a record of the most current immunizations. If this is the case and your child has indeed received the shot being requested, please submit the updated record to our office or fax to the above mentioned fax number(s). Thanks so much for your prompt attention to this matter. I will be in the office July 3oth and during Registration. .
Please be aware that students who have shots due at the time of Fall Registration will not be permitted to register for school until all needed shots are received by the Nurse’s office. Thank you and I look forward to seeing you.
School NurseSusie Whited
Dale Evern, Assistant Principal - 742-7069
Freshman House
What was your summer like? If you were a Dimond JROTC cadet you might have had the most fun a kid can have for the summer!
Over 90 JROTC cadets participated in DHS sponsored annual JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) other-wise known as “Summer Camp.” The camp started on May 27th, 2010 and ended on June 1st, 2010. 68 of Dimond High School’s cadets in addition to 21 in coming freshman from Mears Middle School, 16 East High School Cadets, and 5 cadets from a small village in Bethel were in attendance for this year’s camp. The JCLC Camp’s objectives is not only to challenge ones physical and mental strength, but also to learn new things, develop leadership skills, and most im-portantly have fun.
Day one of camp saw the cadets partici-pating in Jump Tower operations and ac-tually learned what the “big boys learn” when exiting an aircraft with a parachute correctly. The cadets performed admira-bly over coming the fear of heights as well as the mental fear of performing the exercise. Congrats Cadet Bolender! The cadets also participated in a Repel Tow-er block of instruction. The Repel Tower has been a cadet favorite for years be-cause of the varying levels of difficulty the tower on Fort Richardson provides. Cadets may utilize the ease of a slopped structure that allows one to walk down or conquer the 60 foot wall with reck-less abandon! In either case cadets had a blast!
Day two saw the cadets conquering and challenging themselves on the 29 station Obstacle Course. It was an awe inspir-ing time for instructors and Fort Rich-ardson Soldiers, who participated as the hosts for the camp, to watch both boys and girls attack 60 foot inclines, 20 foot trenches, splinter covered logs and a plethora of ropes, handles, bruises and abrasions on their way to king of the hill or conqueror of the course!
After the O- Course the cadets partici-pated in what can only be explained as a young teen’s return to childhood behav-ior; the famous (or infamous depending on your point of view) Mud Run.
This particular event hasn’t been con-ducted for about 5 years, because the weather simply hasn’t permitted it. It is just as it sounds, the cadet’s buddy-up and run through a huge mud filled pond about 20 or so meters long and continue through a couple of small feeder creeks
until they arrive to a designated road side pick up point. The cadets had an amazing time with the mud run and many didn’t want to stop when it was time to go back to the barracks for hose off. The Alaska Army National Guard had a great cook-out waiting for us when we returned from this messy but fun event.
In addition to these great events ca-dets learned how to work as a team on several team building events scattered through out the time during the camp. Events like an orienteering course. This requires teams to move from point A to point B on a carefully mapped out and well planned course set up by MSG Shelley. Speed and accuracy was the word of the morning as the cadets got a scenic and not so scenic tour of Fort Richardson proper! But the best was yet to come. On day three; in an unprecedented planning ef-fort MSG Shelley managed to get the El-mendorf Morale Welfare and Recreation facility Arctic Oasis to allow the cadets sole access and use to the recreational fa-cility. It is full of play ground equipment, putt-putt mini golf, a virtual archery range, a virtual golf course, Skateboard Park, ping-pong tables, pool tables, air hockey tables, video games and a rock climbing wall. Yes, a veritable “oasis” of fun and frolic for all. The cadets even had time to recognize a couple of birth-days during the camp at the end of the visit to Arctic Oasis.
J.R.O.T.C. NEWS
Day four MSG Shelley’s planning prow-ess proved incredible once again as the entire camp and staff was treated to the H2-Oasis facility in South Side Anchor-age!
The cadets had an amazing time on the master blaster, in the lazy river, in the hot tub, and in the wave pool. Former cadets Diamond Burgess, Michael Yea-mans and Jordan Johnson from the new-ly graduated class of 2010 were selected as chaperones and assistant trainers for camp this year. All of them said that this year’s camp was by far the standard in summer fun Day five proved that “fun” can be a thing called physical training! The P.T.-athon is considered the “mother” of all physi-cal training sessions. If you like events like the “Davey Jones” Relay conduct-ed in a swimming pool, the rock wall to climb, an inflatable obstacle course climb,a quiz on first aid treating a chock-ing cadet (mannequin), a 60 meter Run, Dodge, and Jump station, a paddleboat race across Otter lake and back and a 15 meter pacer test then the P.T.-athon is for
you! By the way the distance covered for the entire course is just over 2 ¾ miles and yes you are running or walking very “swiftly” to get your team from Buckner Fitness Center to Otter Lake first! The night ended with a great dinner out at Otter Lake complete with camp fires and S’more making. (whew!)
The final day is considered to be the “pièce de résistance”. After some Water Survival training by the Buckner Pool staff, the cadets were taken to Bryant Army Air Field and got the chance to ride in the “Cadillac” of helicopters the UH-60 series Black Hawk Helicopter.
Camp staff and a few parents of cadets got an opportunity to participate in this event. An amazing piece of U.S. Army aviation, the Black hawk ride was the most anticipated event of the camp and well worth the wait. The camp concluded at DHS with a small awards ceremony that promoted most of the eligible in-coming freshman to Cadet Private First Class for their participation in the camp.
The summer camp would not have been possible without the awesome planning of the DHS JROTC Senior Army In-structor Master Sergeant (MSG) Shelley and all of the staff that assisted him.
We are looking forward to the 2010-2011 school year and it is not too late to sign up for JROTC. Cadets will be at the school during registration week and reg-istration is open for JROTC through the first 10 days of school. If you would like to speak to a JROTC instructor we will be at the school starting the first week of August. Give us a call at (907) 742-7010 and ask for MSG Shelley or MSG Watts.
J.R.O.T.C. NEWS/Cont.
WELCOME BACK!!!!!
The 2010-2011 ASD High School Handbook
Students handbooks will be handed out the second week of school. Teachers will review many of the important portions of the Handbook with students at that time. Please ask your student to bring this handbook home and review it with you. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns at 742-7056
2010-2011STUDENT FEES
Activity Sticker... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00Activity Fee (Subject to Change)..$165.00Parking Permit (per semester).. . . .$50.00
CLASS/LAB FEES(per semester)Applied Technology... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00Art... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00Nutrition/Food Science... . . . . . . . . .$25.00Transportation... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00
Please pay 1st semester class/lab fees at Registration
Earn College Credit in the DHS Engineering Academy
A new agreement between Dimond High School and UAA enables students to earn college credit in high school. Dimond’s Engineer-ing Academy courses can now earn students credit in the Engineering Department at UAA.
Students can still register for the following courses in the Engineering Academy:
Introduction to Engineering Design (9th grade)Principles of Engineering (10th or 11th grade)Civil Engineering and Architecture (11th-12th grade)Computer Integrated Manufacturing (11th-12th grade)Digital Electronics (11th-12th grade)
See your counselor to enroll in an engineering class.
Meal Prices for 2010-11Breakfast Student $2.25Reduced price 30¢Adult, no milk $2.50Milk 50¢Each high school also offers individually priced items for breakfast and lunch.
LunchStudent $4.00Reduced price 40¢Adult, no milk $4.25Milk 50¢Each high school also offers individually priced items for breakfast and lunch.
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* subject to change ** students do not attend school 05-25-10
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day** 18 Classes begin for grades 2-12 K-1 24 Classes begin for grades K-1
SEPTEMBER 6 Labor Day holiday
OCTOBER T 5-7 State assigned testing days 15 End of first quarter.
State released grade reporting day.** 27 28 Parent conference days. School schedules
and student-release times vary. Check with your school for specific schedule.
29 State released professional development day.**
NOVEMBER 25-26 Thanksgiving holiday
DECEMBER 17 End of second quarter.
State released grade reporting day.** 20-31 Winter break
JANUARY 17 Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday - no school
FEBRUARY 16 17 Parent conference days. School schedules
and student-release times vary. Check with your school for specific schedule.
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21 Presidents Day MARCH 4 End of third quarter.
State released grade reporting day.** 7-11 Spring Break T 31 State assigned testing day. APRIL T 5-7 State assigned testing days.
MAY 19 Classes end. End of fourth
quarter. 20 Teachers’ last day. 30 Memorial Day holiday
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Release and Disclosure of Directory Information School Board Policy 343.34
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law, requires the District, with
certain exceptions, to obtain your consent prior to disclosing personal information from your student’s
education records. The law recognizes, though, that schools often desire to publish student
information, for example, to recognize students through awards or athletic programs. Additionally,
outside organizations such as colleges, legislators, the military, and vendors for items such as
photographs or class rings, often seek contact information for students. To meet this need, FERPA
allows the District to designate as “directory information” any personally identifiable information in a
student’s educational records that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy
if disclosed. School officials may release directory information about a student without first obtaining
parental consent, unless you object by returning this form.
The District has identified the following categories of information as directory information: student’s
name, address, phone number, e-mail address, year of birth, enrollment, dates of attendance, grade
level, degrees, awards or honors, scholarship eligibility, date of graduation, name of secondary school
most recently attended, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, and height and
weight of members of interscholastic athletic teams. This list is found at Anchorage School Board
Policy 343.34. A copy of this policy is available for review in the office of all of our schools or on the
District’s website.
In two instances, the District is required by law to release certain contact information regarding junior
and senior high school students, unless you object. First, the District is required to provide to the
University of Alaska the names and addresses of those students eligible for UA scholarship programs.
Second, upon receiving a request from military recruiters and/or institutions of higher learning, the
District must provide names, addresses, and telephone listings. The form below specifically allows
you, as a parent, to object to release of phone numbers and directory information to military recruiters
and colleges.
If you do not want the District to disclose directory information from your student’s education records
during the 2010-2011 school year, you must notify the District, in writing, by returning this form by
September 15 or upon enrollment after that date. If you have no objections to the release of
directory information, you do not need to take any action.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Anchorage School District
Release and Disclosure of Directory Information
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Student ID Number:__________________________________________________________
Student Name (Printed):_______________________________________________________
School Name:_______________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:_____________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name (Printed):________________________________________________
Dated this __________ day of _______________________ , 20___
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As a parent or a student 18 or over, you have the right to request that student directory information is
not released to military recruiters and others. Complete this release and disclosure of directory
information form and give it to your Principal or School Administrator.
If you have no objections to the release of directory information, you do not need to take any
action.
If you would like to limit the release of directory information, please check below all the situations in
which you would like to deny release of directory information:
___ Deny all Directory Information Releases EXCEPT local publication of the student’s name in
graduation programs and listings. Checking this option ALLOWS this limited publication.
___ Deny all Directory Information Releases. Selection of this option will also prohibit release of
information to military recruiters and post-secondary schools and universities and will also
deny publication of the student’s name in the graduation program and in the list of
graduating seniors in the local paper.
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___ Deny only release to Armed Forces and Military Recruiters, or Military Schools. Checking
this option allows all other releases.
___ Deny only release to Post-secondary education institutions. Checking this option allows all
other releases.
* * * Note * * * This form, requesting that the student’s private information not be released, must be renewed
annually.
Federal public law 107-110, section 9528 of the ESEA, "No Child Left Behind Act" requires school
districts to release student names, addresses, and phone numbers to military recruiters upon their
request. Students may then be called at home by recruiters about joining the military. The law also
requires the school district to notify you of your right to Opt-Out from this by requesting that the
district not release your information to military recruiters. The completion and return of this form
serves as your request to withhold directory information.
For the first time PTSA didn’t take the summer off! We kept the school store open for both the Teacher’s Academy AND Summer School. A lot of people – teachers, students, and other organizations at Dimond benefited from our store. Organizations that earned money through us included Gymnastics, Riflery, JROTC, Band, Football, Baseball, Girls’ & Boys’ Basketball.
A huge thanks to Carrie Smith for organizing and overseeing the operations of the store this summer. Our success would not have been possible without her dedication.
Thanks, also, to GAPCO Pizza for bringing in pizza every day to sell to summer school students. No other lunch is served and the students really appreciated it. GAPCO has really stepped up to help in our fundraising efforts.
The PTSA has also started work on our long-overdue Bylaws. A rough draft is complete and will be available for your review via e-mail soon. We have focused on restructuring our organization to help it run as efficiently for Dimond as possible. If you are a member of our group I urge and encourage you to look these over and
e-mail us your comments. Fortunately this document is not long or cumbersome and review is not a huge commitment of your time.
Our annual membership starts now. There is a membership form in this newsletter that you are welcome to fill out and mail in or bring to registration. We will also have a table at registration where you can also sign up. Be sure to include your annual membership fee of $7.00 so that we can get you on our exclusive e-mail list immediately. You must sign up every year to be a member.
We welcome Kathryn Eckhoff to our Executive Board this year. She has already taken over the daily operations of our School Store, which we all know is one of the most demanding jobs in our organization. She has already ready proven to be a huge asset.
If you would like an active role in PTSA please contact any member of our Executive Board. With our proposed new by-laws we have opportunities at every level for you. We look forward to your participation!
Parent-Teacher-Student-Association
Suzanne [email protected] - Home301-3980 - Cell
Kathryn EckhoffVice President
Theresa BarnardVice President
Anne Marie BrigandiTreasurer
Carrie Smith Secretary and Hospitality
OPEN HOUSEPLEASE JOIN US
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15TH at 6:30 pm.
This is a great time opportunity to meet your student’s teachers
DIMOND HIGH PTSA -2010-2011Invites you to join and be an active part of your student’s education
Member Name:
Student(s) Name:______________________________ ___________________________
______________________________ ___________________________
Grades:_________ ________
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Parent’s E-Mail: Preferred Phone:
Address: Zip:
STORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESCheck one or more – we will contact you
_____ School Store – Morning Shift (6:45-8:00 am)
_____ School Store – Lunch Shift (10:30-12:00)
_____ School Store – Dances (TBA)
_____ School Store – Other Events (Open House, Tournaments, Fairs, etc.)
OTHER VOLUNTEER INTERESTSCheck all that apply
_____ Parent/Teacher Luncheon _____ Testing Breakfasts _____ Teacher Appreciation
_____ Volunteer Appreciation _____ Newsletter/Mass Mailings _____ Grants _____ I can’t give my time, but would like to be an informed member.
_____ Membership dues paid ($ 7.00) Please accept my additional dontation of $____________
Please make checks payable to: DHS PTSARemit to: 2909 W. 88th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99502
Yearbook News!Registration PhotosParents! Want to make sure that your student gets his or her picture includ-ed with their class in the yearbook?
Then arrive at regis-tration, August 2-5, ready to take a picture. Fitzgerald Photography will be on-hand to take portrait photos. Dress up, shake off the sum-mer slumber, and above all else say cheese!
There are three separate picture sittings. Registration week August 2-5 is the first one. There will also be one make-up day and one re-take day. If you miss these dates your
student will NOT be included in the yearbook.
Seniors will also be required to take their photo at registration for their school id. However, they may RE-PLACE their registration photo with a professional senior portrait if it is de-livered to the yearbook room (A106)
before the October 27th deadline. Senior portraits will NOT be accepted after that deadline.
Thank you for your support and prep-aration. Please be sure to plan ahead and avoid missing this opportunity.
Pre-Order the 2011 yearbook at registration
August 2-5 for
$60Supplies are limited and the price will jump to $65 at the beginning
of school. You can bring cash, checks made to DHS, or go on-
line to Jostens.com for credit card purchases.
Senior Portraits!Senior Portraits need to be
submitted to A106 before
October 27th in order to have those portraits in the yearbook. Anything submitted after that
date will NOT be included and we will use the seniors registra-
tion photo if available.
Senior AdsSenior ads have become a very impor-tant expression of pride for parents and accomplishment for students. It is the largest section of the yearbook and reflects our school’s growing commu-nity and senior achievement. Senior ads serve a dual purpose: they give parents an opportunity to publicly proclaim their pride in their senior’s impending graduation AND they help Di-mond High fund one of the best full-color yearbooks in the city.Parents taking advantage of the early bird special and finalize the ad will receive a FREE YEAR-BOOK! Senior ads are not finalized or scheduled for print until parents have a face to face meeting with one of our senior ad designers where they have the layout, ALL the pictures, ALL the text, and ALL the payment. Only then will your spot in the yearbook be guaran-teed. Please be sure to call, once you are ready, to schedule and appointment with our staff. 742-7131. October 29th is the FINAL DEADLINE for senior ads. No ads will be taken after that point.
Early Bird Prices and Deadlines: $400 -- Full Page $225 -- Half Page $125 -- Quarter Page Due: September 24th
Regular Prices and Deadlines: $450 -- Full Page $250 -- Half Page $150 -- Quarter Page Due: October 29th
www.dimondyearbook.com
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ALL DHS
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Please be prepared...look good and dress
nice.
This is your yearbook photo!
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Yearbook News!Registration PhotosParents! Want to make sure that your student gets his or her picture includ-ed with their class in the yearbook?
Then arrive at regis-tration, August 2-5, ready to take a picture. Fitzgerald Photography will be on-hand to take portrait photos. Dress up, shake off the sum-mer slumber, and above all else say cheese!
There are three separate picture sittings. Registration week August 2-5 is the first one. There will also be one make-up day and one re-take day. If you miss these dates your
student will NOT be included in the yearbook.
Seniors will also be required to take their photo at registration for their school id. However, they may RE-PLACE their registration photo with a professional senior portrait if it is de-livered to the yearbook room (A106)
before the October 27th deadline. Senior portraits will NOT be accepted after that deadline.
Thank you for your support and prep-aration. Please be sure to plan ahead and avoid missing this opportunity.
Pre-Order the 2011 yearbook at registration
August 2-5 for
$60Supplies are limited and the price will jump to $65 at the beginning
of school. You can bring cash, checks made to DHS, or go on-
line to Jostens.com for credit card purchases.
Senior Portraits!Senior Portraits need to be
submitted to A106 before
October 27th in order to have those portraits in the yearbook. Anything submitted after that
date will NOT be included and we will use the seniors registra-
tion photo if available.
Senior AdsSenior ads have become a very impor-tant expression of pride for parents and accomplishment for students. It is the largest section of the yearbook and reflects our school’s growing commu-nity and senior achievement. Senior ads serve a dual purpose: they give parents an opportunity to publicly proclaim their pride in their senior’s impending graduation AND they help Di-mond High fund one of the best full-color yearbooks in the city.Parents taking advantage of the early bird special and finalize the ad will receive a FREE YEAR-BOOK! Senior ads are not finalized or scheduled for print until parents have a face to face meeting with one of our senior ad designers where they have the layout, ALL the pictures, ALL the text, and ALL the payment. Only then will your spot in the yearbook be guaran-teed. Please be sure to call, once you are ready, to schedule and appointment with our staff. 742-7131. October 29th is the FINAL DEADLINE for senior ads. No ads will be taken after that point.
Early Bird Prices and Deadlines: $400 -- Full Page $225 -- Half Page $125 -- Quarter Page Due: September 24th
Regular Prices and Deadlines: $450 -- Full Page $250 -- Half Page $150 -- Quarter Page Due: October 29th
www.dimondyearbook.com
Dimon
d Pict
ures
‘10 -
‘11 !BUY YOUR
YEAR-BOOK AT
REGISTRA-TION
AND SAVE!
$60 AT
REGISTRATION
ALL DHS
STUDENTS !must take a
registration photo at registration August 2-5
Please be prepared...look good and dress
nice.
This is your yearbook photo!
Cell Phones/Electronic Devices/Prohibited Items on CampusDimond High School assumes no respon-sibility for items that you bring from home. Items such as iPods, Walkmans, CD/DVD players, cameras, earphones/headsets are not allowed on campus or in classrooms.
Cell phones are allowed on campus but must be turned off and out of sight during the instructional day. They may be turned back on during lunch.
Headphones are not allowed on campus. They must be stored before entering the school.Skateboards are also not allowed on cam-pus.
Violations of the above will result in confiscation of the item and parents will be called to claim it
Shopping for school clothes? We take pride in the ap-pearance of our students. As we prepare students for the world of work after high school, we expect that they will dress appropriately. Clothing that may be trendy or on the extreme such as baggy and saggy, short and revealing (for example bare midriff, low cut tops, reveal-ing tank tops, spaghetti straps, short skirts, short shorts), sleepwear including pajama pants are not allowed at school. Also pro-hibited are specific words or symbols de-picting drugs, alcohol, tobacco, obscenity, profanity, violence, establishments that serve alcohol, words or messages that de-mean others, depictions of secret or non-school sanctioned organizations. Accesso-ries such as chains, spiked items, wearing colored bandanas or rags are not allowed.
Students need to remove hats, hoods, rags and bandanas before entering the building. These items must be kept in the student’s locker during the school day. Hats are not to be worn in the building between 7:00am and 3:00pm.
This list is not inclusive and may evolve as circumstances dictate. If in doubt about what is appropriate to wear at school, please contact a Security person or an Ad-ministrator.
Welcome to DHS! Where do you park and drop off/pick up students?DHS has a Visitor/Student parking lot, a Drop off/Pick-up “wrap around”, and a
Staff parking lot.
• To drop-off or pick-up students: Enter off 88th Avenue, using the one-way entrance and one-way exit. The wide two lanes contain a through lane and a standing/waiting lane.
• To drop-off or pick-up students off Arlene Street:Use the existing lane that wraps around the student parking lot. The lane is one way (Westbound) to make it safer for students to walk from the parking lot.
• Students cannot be dropped off in the Staff Parking lot. Due to safety concerns. Violators will be warned and ticketed.
• To Park when visiting the school:Use the designated spaces in the front row of the Student Parking lot. Enter off of Arlene Street.
• The Bus road (Dimond High Blvd.) is closed to the public.Only buses are allowed on this road.
LOCKERINFORMATIONReturning Dimond students and Freshmen who have pre-registered will receive their locker assignments when they pick up their class schedules during Registration. Freshmen who have not already signed up for lockers may do so using the attached form during Registration.
Student Parking Permits. Must be purchased before parking at school!!!
They can be purchased at Registra-tion. Permits are $50.00 per semester and $100.00 per school year. DHS can only accept cash or checks.
Be prepared to provide the follow-ing information:. Alaska Drivers License. Current Copy of Vehicle Registra-tion. Current Proof of Insurance
Parents are required to sign the Parking Permit Application Form in the Presence of a DHS Staff member or have their signature notarized in advance.
ALL FINES MUST BE CLEARED BEFORE
A PARKING PERMIT WILL BE ISSUED
Discipline/Attendance
Kevin Theonnes, Assistant Principal 742-7056
ANCHORAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Vehicle Registration and Parking Form
NAME __________________________________STUDENT ID # _________________________ PERMIT # _________________
ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________ VEHICLE LICENSE # _________________
GRADE ________ HOME PHONE _________________ CELL ________________CELL ________________CELL DRIVERS LICENSE # _________________
REGISTERED OWNER _________________________________________________REGISTERED OWNER _________________________________________________REGISTERED OWNER INSURED BY ________________________INSURED BY ________________________INSURED BY
RECEIPT # ____________________ CAR: YEAR ____________________ CAR: YEAR ____________________ __________ CAR: YEAR __________ CAR: YEAR MAKE ________________ MODEL _____________________ MODEL _____________________ MODEL
SEMESTER 1st 2nd COLOR(S) _________________________________________________________________
I understand and agree to abide by all statements contained in this registration form.1. Using a vehicle on school property is a privilege granted by the Anchorage School District.2. The driver and owner of the vehicle accept full responsibility for the vehicle while on campus or at school functions off
campus. This includes providing insurance and accepting full liability for any passengers transported in the vehicle.3. The Anchorage School District does not accept responsibility for damage to vehicles, nor thefts from vehicles, nor thefts
of vehicles while on campus or at school functions.4. School officials will be allowed to search the vehicle in order to determine if the vehicle contains weapons, illegal drugs/
alcohol, stolen property or other illegal items. A search by school officials shall not require a search warrant and may be based solely on a reasonable suspicion, or, per ASD policy, on a random basis. Consent to search is given freely and voluntarily and with the understanding that school officials will contact the police and use any illegal or prohibited items found during a search to appropriately discipline involved students.
5. Vehicles may be parked in authorized areas and in designated parking spaces only.6. Vehicles parked in unauthorized areas or lacking a visible parking sticker, are liable for fines, impoundment, towing and
cancellation of the parking permit as deemed appropriate by school administration. The owner is responsible for paying any fines and impound charges. In the case of lost permits, contact the school office.
7. Vehicles must be operated in a safe manner. This includes but is not limited to municipal and state motor vehicle laws, namely: no speeding, no reckless driving, and no driving without a license. Each vehicle must have current Alaska registra-tion and insurance. Operating a vehicle in an unsafe manner will result in cancellation of the permit and/or suspension.
8. Students may not sit in parked vehicles during the school day.9. Students may not sell or transfer a permit to another person. The permit posted in the front window of the vehicle must
match the vehicle described on this form.10. Students are requested not to park at school on the first day of state athletic tournaments.
All information must be completed prior to issuing the parking permit. The student's signature should be signed before a school official. If the parent signature can not be verified before a school official, a Notary Public may confirm the parent signature on this form.
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE __________________________ STUDENT SIGNATURE ___________________________
PARENT SIGNATURE ABOVE MUST BE WITNESSED BY SCHOOL OFFICIAL OR BE NOTARIZED BELOW:OR BE NOTARIZED BELOW:OR
I, _________________________________________, a Notary Public in and for the State of Alaska, hereby attest and confirm that I
have personal knowledge of the above named parent/guardian listed as a registered guardian of the student and the said parent has signed
and approved the auto permit application herein before me on this ___________________ day of ___________ , 20 _________ .
___________________________________________________ (Seal)Notary Signature
My seal expires __________________________, 20 _______ .
HIG-1821 (07-05)
Monday
Monday PLC Schedule2010-2011
Teacher collaboration/Student study period 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Period 1 8:15 a.m. - 8:58 a.m.
Period 2 9:04 a.m. - 9:47 a.m.
Period 3 9:53 a.m. - 10:37 a.m.
Freshman Lunch 10:37 a.m. - 11:17 a.m.
Freshman Period 4 11:23 a.m. - 12:11 p.m.
Upperclassman Period 4 10:43 a.m. - 11:31 a.m.
Upperclassman Lunch 11:31 a.m. - 12:11 p.m.
Period 5 12:17 p.m. - 1:06 p.m.
Period 6 1:12 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Regular Bell Schedule
Period 1 7:30 a.m. - 8:23 a.m.Period 2 8:29 a.m. - 9:22 a.m.Period 3 9:28 a.m. - 10:23 a.m.Freshman Lunch 10:23 a.m. - 11:03 a.m.Freshman Period 4 11:09 a.m. - 12:02 p.m.Upperclassman Period 4 10:29 a.m. - 11:22 a.m.Upperclassman Lunch 11:22 a.m. - 12:02 p.mPeriod 5 12:08 p.m - 1:01 p.m.Period 6 1:07 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Assembly Bell Schedule
Period 1 7:30 a.m. - 8:16 a.m.Period 2 8:22 a.m. - 9:08 a.m.Period 3 9:14 a.m. - 10:02 a.m.Freshman Lunch 10:02 a.m. - 10:42 a.m.Freshman Period 4 10:48 a.m. - 11:33 a.m.Upperclassman Period 4 10:08 a.m. - 10:53 a.m.Upperclassman Lunch 10:53 a.m. - 11:33 a.mPeriod 5 11:39 a.m. - 12:24 p.m.Period 6 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.Assembly 1:20 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
A. J. Dimond High School2008-2009
A. J. Dimond High School2010-2011
A. J. DIMOND ACTIVITIESAugust 2010
Pat Walker, Activities Asst. Principal Bonnie Wheeles, Activities Clerk John Snead, Athletic Director 742-6996 742-7005 - Fax 742-7085 742-6999 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Homecoming Dance
Sept. 11th 8-11pm
at DHS
All students will be required to present school ID to enter the dance.
Students without ID will not be allowed to enter.
DIMOND SAFE LINE742-7030
Anonymously report any unsafe condition that could cause harm to
someone.
Pat Walker, Assistant Principal 742-7005Activities
Live for something. –Do good, and leave be-hind you a monument of virtue that the storms of time can never destroy. Thomas Chalmers (1780-1847)
Summer always ends too soon, yet with the end of summer and salmon fishing comes the beginning of a new school year and another fall sports season. Di-mond is kicking-off our new year with the sports of Football, Football Cheer, and Competitive Cheer starting July 26. Mr. Chris Borst, Dimond’s new head Football coach, and his coaching staff are looking forward to the coming sea-son and bringing some new strategies to Dimond’s play book. Football Cheer coach, Mrs. Shelley Brewer, returns as Dimond’s Football Cheer coach and will be working with Mrs. Jami Bahmer, Di-mond’s new JV Football Cheer coach.
Monday, August 2, marks the start dates for Cross-country running, Tennis, and Flag Football. Coaches Mr. Nate Nor-mandin, Mr. Colin Gillam, and Ms. Kathleen Navarre return as head coaches for these respective sports along with their assistant coaches from last year. The following Monday, August 9, will
be the start of Gymnastics, Volleyball, and Swimming and Diving. We have a brief respite between new sports seasons until later in September when Riflery and Wrestling seasons begin on September 13 and 27, respectively. Mixed in between all of these dates are registration (August 2 – 5), the first day of school (August 18), club activities, sports competitions, La-bor Day Weekend, and the Lynx Invite cross-country running race and Dimond’s Homecoming on Saturday, September 11. As the title implies, Activities at Dimond keep us all very active.
Students who are interested in pursuing sports at the collegiate level should be en-rolled with the NCAA Eligibility Center by no later than their Junior year in high school. One very important change that has occurred this year is that the NCAA no longer accepts BYU correspondence courses. Please check the NCAA Eli-gibility websites (links below) for more information. Your student’s counselor is also an excellent reference for your NCAA questions.
https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/student/index_student.html
https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/
Dimond has quite a legacy of student in-volvement in our activities programs that include opportunities far beyond athletics. If your student is new to Dimond or is ex-pressing a desire to take part in activities here at school, please ask them to stop by the Activities Office to learn what op-portunities are available (e.g., music, art, athletics, clubs, service organizations). You may also check our on-line calendar (link is available on Dimond’s home page under “Activities”) and the ASD Activi-ties calendar for updated schedules and information. In closing, I hope this new school year is full of academic and activi-ty successes for your student. If you have questions, please contact me at [email protected] or 742-6996.
2010-11 DIMOND HIGH FALL SPORTS Updated 7/19/10
Sport Practice Begins Football July 26 Football Cheerleading July 26 Comp Cheerleading July 26
Tennis August 2 XC Running August 2
Girls Flag Football August 9 Girls Volleyball August 9
Girls Gymnastics August 9 Swimming/Diving August 9 Riflery September 13
Office Hours for Sports Registration unti l school begins July 19st-August 17th
Monday-Friday 7-11am & 12-2:45pm
Bring the fol lowing: 1) ASD Health Examination Form signed by doctor, student &
parent/guardian 2) 2010-11 High School Athletic/Activ ity Part icipation Form signed
by student & parent/guardian 3) ASAA "TAD" form---signed by student & parent/guardian after viewing
video (found at www.asaa.org link to TAD "Play for Keeps" video) 4) cash or check payable to DHS ** $165 (subject to change)
** 10-11 Family Cap ** $335 (subject to change)
For more info on DHS activit ies, please see our school WebSite www.asdk12.org fol low the links: >>High School >>Dimond >>school web site >>Activ ities
• Athletes must be enrolled in at least 5 ASD classes to participate in sports • 4th qtr/2nd sem. grades will be verified for: 2.0 GPA minimum & 5 classes
passed; (this rule does not apply to incoming 9th graders until the end of 1st qtr.) • Seniors who are on track to graduate (have passed all HSGQE exams and have at least
17.5 credits ) may enroll in 4 classes and still be eligible.
You must complete the eligibility process with the Activities Office before you are allowed to begin practice with any team. You will be given paperwork copies to take to your coach. For more information call: Bonnie Wheeles, Activities Clerk 742-7005 Or email: [email protected]
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A. J. Dimond High School2909 W. 88th Avenue
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It is the policy of the Anchorage School District to provide equal educational and employment opportunities, and to provide services and benefits to all students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, marital status, and change in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood or other prohibitions. This policy is consistent with numerous laws, regulations, and executive orders enforced by various federal, state, and municipal agencies, including but not limited to Executive Order 11246, Title 41, part 60-1, 60-2, 60-3, 60-20, Title VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and Section 504.
Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the School District’s Equal Employment Opportunity Director, who also serves as the Title IX Coordinator, Boniface Education Center, P.O. Box 196614, Anchorage, AK 99519-6614, (907) 742-4132 or to any of the following external agencies: Alaska State Commission for Human Rights, Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSMain Line (Switchboard) 742-7000Main FAX 742-7007Attendance Office 742-7009Registrar 742-7026Counseling/Guidance 742-7008Activities/Athletics 742-7005Nurse 742-7052Career Resource Center 742-7020Student Services 742-7056
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