Wildcat Weekly - Jr/Sr HS 9-30-18

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Wildcat Weekly

September 30, 2018

High School

Exciting Happenings


Deer Park Community City School District Launches Strategic Plan

Quality Profile

Over the course of the last year, Deer Park Community City School District, in partnership with EPIC Impact Education Group, engaged with students, staff, parents, community members, and other district stakeholders to begin the development of a new strategic plan. The district obtained feedback by conducting listening sessions, multiple focus group meetings, and providing targeted surveys which produced nearly 700 responses.

The culmination of all this feedback resulted in a strategic planning process that began to shape a new district mission, vision, core values, and goals that will drive the district’s work over the coming years.

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Deer Park Schools Welcome Two School Security Officers

Joe Schlie

Deer Park Community City School District is pleased to announce the addition of two new School Security Officers—one at Amity Elementary and one at Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School. Beginning with the start of this school year, Jim Wergers and Joe Schlie have assumed duties at the schools.  Both are retired police officers with a combined 70-plus years of police officer experience. They will work collaboratively with the Deer Park Police Department to keep our buildings safe and secure at all times.

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Exciting Things Happening in 7th Grade Math

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After a few agonizing hours and a lot of perseverance, Brody solved Hashiwokakero puzzle #10! Other students used pattern blocks to explore how the area of a scaled copy is related to the area of the original figure and the scale factor.



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International Club Hosts Breakout

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This week the Deer Park High School International Club hosted a breakout room.  Students were able to explore around the world to discover the Seven Modern Wonders of the World.  Go Global Wildcats!


Senior English Students Participate in Book Talk

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On Tuesday, September 20th, Sarah Ryan of the public library's dillonvale branch visited Mr. Hubbard's senior English class to give a book talk and help promote the reading initiative taken on by Deer Park English teachers across the district. This year, Mr. Hubbard's students are being asked to conduct two hours of independent reading a week based on self- selected books.


From the Office of 

College and Career Readiness


Need to Know By Grade Level

Seniors:  
Seniors are working on completing college applications, asking teachers for letters of recommendations, meeting individually with Ms. Madden, and learning about the FAFSA.

The following colleges will be visiting Deer Park during X-bell:  University of Cincinnati, Ball State University, Xavier University, Wittenberg University, Ashland University, Bellarmine University, and Wright State University.  More will be added regularly.

Graduate Services was at Deer park High School on Monday September 24th to speak with seniors.  Seniors were sent home with a packet of information on how to order cap and gowns. Please order cap and gowns before December 10th to avoid an increase in cost.  Graduate Services will be back to Deer Park HIgh school on October 8 from 3-7pm AND October 9th during lunch to take orders and to answer any questions. Any questions can also be directed to Graduate Services at 513-272-5890.  Below are seniors, Torey Macke, Sam Schreibeis, and Bailey Weaver measure for their graduation caps.

Juniors:  
Will be taking assessments during CCR to determine how their values and interests apply to potential careers.  Also, sign up is available for the PSAT (which will be administered at Deer Park HIgh School on October 10th). The assessment cost is $16, which is due to Mrs. Vickrey by the end of the day on September 28th.  Students will also be taking the PreACT on October 17th.

Sophomores:  
Will be taking assessments during CCR that will explore how students interests correlate with potential job opportunities.  Also, sign up is available for the PSAT (which will be administered at Deer Park HIgh School on October 10th). The assessment cost is $16, which is due to Mrs. Vickrey by the end of the day on September 28th.  Students will also be taking the PreACT on October 17th.

Freshmen:  
Will begin looking at the overall process of thinking about their college and career goals by evaluating their junior high years and processing what lies ahead in grades 10 - 12.  They will then complete and add onto a section in their Naviance account called My Game Plan.

Jr High:  
Our 7th and 8th grader students will continue to explore their strengths and interests during the first part of the year through both the Naviance curriculum and TLC (Thriving Learning Communities).  

7th grade students will learn how to use the Naviance platform and then identify what resources they have both in and out of school to help them be successful. 8th grade students will also identify those individuals in their school support network that can lend a hand.


Family Testing Reports

Your student should come home early next week with their results from the spring 2018 AIR assessments.  Please contact us if you do not receive these and/or if you have any questions about your student’s performance.



TLC in Jr High

Congrats to our 7th and 8th grade students who were able to guess their teachers strengths last week!  They won an ice cream treat for themselves and a friend! Be on the lookout for other activities that reinforce this great character education program!

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Counselor Visits

Your student's CCR School Counselor may have visited his/her classroom this month to chat about expectations for the year, college and career readiness, and future planning.  Please talk with your student about these visits!


PreACT Information for Sophomores and Juniors

All sophomores and juniors will taking the PreACT this year.  Previously, only juniors took the PreACT; however, to provide students with feedback earlier and to align with ACT best practices, we will be administering this valuable assessment to both sophomores and juniors this year.


ACT Prep

John Baylor Prep is a free resource available to Deer Park Students preparing for the ACT. Below, you will find information about what John Baylor Prep can assist with. More information can be obtained by emailing Corrie Madden (madden.c@dpccsd.org).

Now 12 Sessions, split into two 20-minute videos.  You’ll now have the flexibility to show the ACT Classic course in 40-minute sessions, as before, or 20-minute sessions. Students take a quiz and do a homework assignment after the second video in each session. Online section tests are available after each subject.

The (optional) Strategies for the Writing Section video and worksheet now appears as Session 13.

Full Online ACT Test | In addition to online section tests, student now have the option to take a full ACT test online after session 10.

Subject Related Resources:

English | The Grammar Rules have been refined and consolidated to 19 Rules! Simplicity, clarity, and higher scores correlate.

Math | We’ve added repeating decimals, scientific notation, basic trig identities, and a few other concepts that have all appeared recently on the test.

Reading | We’ve added a fourth Reading strategy to particularly help students who are racing to finish that final fourth passage. Now they can.

Science | In response to the ACT’s reduction in the number of science passages from seven to six, we’ve updated our strategy so that students exploit that extra time for each passage.


Naviance Student Information

Deer Park students grades 7 - 12 will continue to use the Naviance platform as part of their college and career readiness efforts.  While the look and name has changed, the link is still found by clicking on Naviance Family Connections on the main highschool website under Quick Links.  Your student's account will be their district email address and student ID number.  Students can also download the app to their phone. Please check out this great tool together.


ACT vs. SAT

The ACT has English (grammar primarily), Math, Reading, and Science, while the SAT has Reading, Writing & Language (grammar primarily), Math (no calculator), and Math (with a calculator). For high school juniors focusing on the ACT, here are reasons why you might also try the SAT senior year:

  1. Your ACT Science score is well below your Math score. The SAT has two Math sections but no Science section.
  2. You want additional chances to trigger that big scholarship. Colleges don’t learn and don’t care how many times you take either test.
  3. You typically run out of time on the ACT’s Math and Reading Sections. The SAT allows 13 minutes per Reading Passage, while the ACT allows 8 minutes and 45 seconds per Reading passage.

College applications

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College applications are due November 1- February 1 (depending on the college)

FAFSA: Becomes available to complete on October 1

 

Students needing to take the ACT again, should register via www.actstudent.org.  

10 Most Common College Application Mistakes:

1. Only apply to 1 or 2 schools
2. Not applying to a financial safety school
3. Only taking the ACT/SAT once or twice
4. Assuming that retail price is sticker price
5. Not visiting the school before accepting
6. Not filling out the FAFSA
7. Not attempting to negotiate financial aid
8. Not applying for private scholarship dollars
9. Not promoting you extracurricular skills
10. Not focusing on the essay


Save the Date for Financial Aid Night - October 18th 6:00pm

Learn more about the College Application Process and meet with a representative from Xavier University who will be available to answer questions about the financial aid process.


IBM eMentoring Opportunity

Attention 7th grade parents!  If you are interested in giving your student that extra boost, please contact Jason Spelic at 936-4652 about this great program!  Career exposure! Online activities! Doughnuts! Basketball events! Kings Island! Please call if you are interested!


Super Saturday Program

If you are a parent of a gifted student, please check out these enrichment courses for students ages 4 -14! An informational brochure was sent home with your student this week and a list of courses can be found HERE.


Thriving Learning Communities in Jr. High

Attention 7th and 8th grade parents - Thriving Learning Communities continues for our Jr High students!  We know that students are more successful when they are able to identify and utilizes their strengths.  Next week, your student should take the Strengths Explorer survey, so please ask about their top 5!  Click HERE for a video about how strengths can assist your student!


Wildcat Virtual Academy Update

If your student is taking one of our online WVA courses, we highly advise parents and students to log-in regularly together and check completion status. Students can log into the system at home; the website for the program is:

http://accelerate-deerpark.agilixbuzz.com

Login name is their lastname.firstinitial

Password is their student ID number.  


Need to Know


Conference Sign-Ups Now Live: Oct. 18-19

Parent-Teacher conferences are quickly approaching. Conferences will be held Thursday, October 18th from 12pm-7pm and Friday, October 19th from 8:00am-3:00pm. Conference sign-up is now available.

Please note: All 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grade conferences will be group conferences, so you only need to sign up for one time. Simply click the conference schedule that accurately represents your child’s grade level.

To schedule your preferred time for a parent-teacher conference,

  1. Go to www.myconferencetime.com/deerpark
  2. Click on the name of your child’s teacher.
  3. Select the desired date/time for your conference by clicking on “Sign Up.”
  4. Submit the requested information.

If you have several children attending our school, click on “Register for Multiple Conferences” and follow the prompts to schedule your children for several conferences. After you schedule a conference online, the date and time are reserved for you. If you entered your email address correctly, you will receive email confirmation of your conference. Thank you for your support of your child’s education. We look forward to seeing you at conferences.


Morning Security Change At Jr./Sr. High

For the safety and security of students and staff, we have moved to a single-point entrance in the mornings. All students must enter through the back door by the band room. Our School Security Officer and other staff will be present as all students enter the building each morning. This door will be open from 7:00am-8:10am, daily. For any parent needing to enter the building, we ask that you continue to use the main entrance in the front of the building and follow the proper check-in procedures. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to improve safety at the building. 


Student Parking Permits Required Beginning Tuesday 10-2-18

All students who park in the school lot must have a parking pass.  Please stop by the guidance office to get a pass for $15 from Mrs. Vickrey by the end of the week.  Next week, any car on the lot without a pass may be subject to having their car towed at the cost of the owner.  


Attendance Line 513-891-2414

Please remember to call the attendance number when you need to report your child absent  or if they will be arriving late to school. This number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is important that the student’s name and reason for their absence are left on the attendance line. Thank you.


Smiles Program Coming to Jr/Sr HS 11-14

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Great news! Deer Park Community City Schools has partnered with the Smile Programs…the mobile dentists to offer in-school dental care!

The mobile dentist will be coming to the Jr. /Sr. High School on November 14th, 2018

Simply sign up your child today at www.myschooldentist.com or fill out and sign a permission form. Permission forms will be available for students to pick up in the main office. Please return forms to the school nurse by October 23rd.

Even better, dental care is usually at no cost to you. All insurance is accepted including Medicaid and CHIP. For those without insurance, a low cost self-pay option is available.

For more information please visit www.myschooldentist.com or contact the school nurse.


Jr High Homework Club and Math Lab (3:00pm-4:00pm)

Jr. High Homework Club
Tuesday - Ms. Winebar (Room 60)
Thursday - Ms. Malkowski (Room 151)

High School Math Lab
Mondays - Mr. Gabbard
Tuesdays - Ms. Ginn’s room
Wednesdays - in Mr. Moulton’s room
Thursdays - in Mr. Benjamin’s room


Volunteers Needed to Work the Concession Stand

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Deer Park Wildcat Families and Sports Fans:

The Deer Park Athletic Boosters is proud to support all student athletes at Deer Park. The Boosters raise funds by opening the concession stand during home games, but we can only operate with your help!

We are looking for more volunteers for the fall season. Please consider volunteering to work a shift by clicking the attached link. Thank you for supporting our Deer Park Wildcat athletes!

SIGN UP HERE!


Staying Connected

There are multiple ways to stay connected to Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School. Please see the attached flyer for ways to stay connected through Email, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Text Messages.

  • E-Mail: If you are not already signed up, please register for the e-mail communication. To register, simply go to www.deerparkcityschools.org and click on the button on the left side of the page that says “Subscribe to District News”. From there, you will send an email requesting that you be added to future email communication from the district.
  • Twitter: Follow Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School for the most up-to-date news and happenings! @DeerParkHS, @DeerParkSchools and @dpcounselor.
  • Facebook: follow us at Deer Park Community City Schools and Deer Park Jr/Sr High School
  • Text Messages: Through a great program titled Remind, we can provide text message alerts/reminders in a safe, confidential manner.Remind never shows a person's cell number, which means we never see your number and you never see ours. Standard text messaging rates do apply. To subscribe, send an individual text message to: 81010 with the message @dpwildcats. Follow the instructions you receive via text message to complete your registration. Seniors also have a text messaging service. To subscribe, send an individual text message to: 81010 with the message @dpseniors.
  • Instagram: follow us at DeerParkHS and DP_Schools

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