1. New Student Orientation
August 11, 2018 
8am – 12pm

2. DHS Administrators Dr. Jennifer Nichols, Principal
Mr. David Orlin, A-C
Dr. Latoya Garrett, D-Ho
Ms. Nevert Moses, Hp-Ma
Mr. Desmond Jones, Mb-Q
Mrs. Cholly Oglesby, R-Sm
Mr. Corey Stewart, Sn-Z

3. Parent Involvement! We need YOU! Join our VIPS and/or Booster Clubs
Parent University Nights
Criminal background check – must be renewed annually
Stay involved in your child’s academics and extracurricular activities
Participate in our fundraisers 

4. Dulles Viking Athletics
For information on Dulles High School Athletics, please visit the DHS webpage/athletics

5. Parking Tasks Complete Online Application
Bring proof of vehicle insurance
Bring Driver’s License
No learner’s permit allowed
Pick out your parking spot
$35
$55
$100
See Mr. Jones for more questions

6. Deliveries 
Due to the construction of the vestibule, we are no longer accepting deliveries such as your child’s homework, lunch, jacket, etc. 

7. Textbooks Online Textbooks Book Checkout Classroom Set Schoology
Complete online textbook request form
See Ms. Padgett in the D-Wing Office 
Classroom Set

8. Parent Communication Follow us on Twitter @DHS_Vikings Remind
Parents and Students
Join now on your phone 
Rmd.at/dhsvikes22 
Rmd.at/dhsvikes21
Rmd.at/dulles2020
Rmd.at/dulles2019
School Website, Schoology, and Calendar
Weekly Parent Newsletter
Spotlight students and faculty members
Weekly Calendar Highlights

9. Lockers
Most students do not use lockers since it is permissible to carry your books, binders, etc. in a backpack. It’s more time efficient between classes. 
 If your student wishes to have a locker, they are to retrieve a locker form from the D-wing office and submit to Ms. Padgett.
*A Sports Locker will be issued to those students involved in School Athletics.  

10. Tutorial Schedules
A list of approved FBISD Tutors can be found in the “Students & Parents” Section on the DHS Website.   
Your child’s teachers post their personal Tutorial Schedule on their individual website and their Schoology page.
A list of DHS Tutorials (all teachers) can be found in the “Students & Parents” Section on the DHS Website.   

11. Attendance Procedures
Check into the Front Office. Office staff will call for your child. If during lunch time, please make sure your child is aware. 
If your child is sick, the DHS Nurse will contact you and the same procedure will apply.
Send absence notes to
Important Tips:
Must have your ID
No Student Pick Up after 2:30 pm
Absence note within five (5) days of returning

12. In Freshmen can: Search for colleges
Compare colleges by price, size, majors, etc. 
Add colleges to their “Colleges I am Interested In” list
Take Strengths Explorer and Career Cluster quizzes 
Access RoadTrip Nation Interest profiler 
View career interest profiles, videos, and salary information 
Research college majors 
Research scholarships
Build a resume 

13. Clinic Procedures
All medications (prescription and over-the-counter) must be furnished by the parent/guardian in the original container with proper written authorization.
Nurses will administer all medications; with the exception of inhalers or epi-pens that a student may need to carry with him/her for emergencies. 
Daily medicine should be taken between classes. 
Complete the Parent-Physician Permit to Administer Medication at School and return to the school nurse. 
Additional clinic information can be found on the DHS website under "Students and Parents"

14. DHS Counselors Ms. Ballard, A – C Ms. Garcia-Meiten, D – Ho
Ms. Rubin, Hp – Ma
Ms. Geist, Mb – Q
Ms. Carson, Lead Counselor, R - Sm
Ms. Ladd, Sn - Z

15. Academic Information Grades / Family Access Progress Reports
Report Cards
Tutorials
Teacher Website/Schoology
Schedule Changes
District Policy: On the first day of school a form will be available to students to pick up in the counselors’ office. That form will be filled out by the student and parent to request the change at that time. 
Level changes will still only be considered after the three week grading period ends as stated during course selection and in the program guide.

16. Transition to High School
Student Self-Advocacy
Communication
Teachers
Counselor
Student Time Management
Study
Sleep
Fun!

17. Student Success Planners for Freshman
Encourage student ownership of learning
Teacher Contact
Tutorials
Homework Help
Reteach and Retesting
Encourage involvement 
teachers
Schoology

18. Mark Your Calendars! August 17 First Home Volleyball Games
August 29 5:00-6:30 PM "Meet the Vikes" Carnival and Pep Rally
August 31 7:00 First Varsity Football Hall Stadium (Visitors)
September 3 No School for Labor Day
September 5 6:30-8:30 Fall Open House