Wildcat Weekly - Jr/Sr HS 10-14-18

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Wildcat Weekly

October 14, 2018

High School

Exciting Happenings


Jami Baker, DP Class of 2018, Receives ADAPAO Youth Award

Jami Baker

Jami Baker, a 2018 graduate of Deer Park High School and current freshman at the University of Cincinnati, was awarded the 2018 ADAPAO Youth Prevention Excellence Award at the September 30 ADAPAO Social: Celebrating Champions of Change.

The ADAPAO Youth Prevention Awards honor excellence in commitment to prevention in Ohio among young people.

Jami is a founding member of the Deer Park C.A.T.S.  A brand new youth-led prevention coalition consisting of Deer Park High School students.


Marching Wildcats Make it 26 Straight!

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Last weekend at the Kettering-Fairmont Band Invitational, the Deer Park Marching Wildcats qualified for OMEA STATE Competition for the 26th year in a row!

The Wildcats received an overall SUPERIOR rating from a panel of 9 judges, determining scores in several categories: music, visuals, percussion, auxiliary (color guard) and general effect. They received a 1 rating, which is a SUPERIOR rating and earns the band and guard entrance into State Competition.

The staff, students and band sponsors thank the Deer Park School family for their unending support!

The band will perform in the OMEA State Finals at the University of Dayton on either Oct. 28 or Nov. 4 depending on assignment from the OMEA. Details will be released as soon as they become available.


Deer Parker - An Online Newspaper Created by Students

The Deer Parker is an online student newspaper written and edited entirely by 9-12th graders. Students in the Introduction to Journalism course, as well as students working independently, come up with ideas for articles, conduct interviews, take photos, write, and publish stories of interest to other Deer Park students and the community in general.  With some experienced student-journalists and others writing for the public for the first time, The Deer Parker is a great opportunity for writers and readers alike.  

Click here to check it out!


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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October 26th is Unity Day

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We recognize this day as a yearly reminder to take a stand against bullying.  But just like Earth Day, if we’re not continuously deliberate with our actions, it’s just another day.  Please consider taking some time each month to have the conversation with your student: “Having any conflicts at school?”  “How about your peers?” “Seeing any negative posts online?” “How are you handling it?” A good resource is https://www.stopbullying.gov/ .  We thank you for your help.


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.  Any questions can also be directed to Graduate Services at 513-272-5890.  

*Graduate Services will be to the Scarlet Oaks campus on October 22nd to discuss cap and gown orders.

CCR Conferences are October 18-19th for seniors.  Sign up with your X-bell teacher at https://www.myconferencetime.com/deerpark.

Juniors:  
Will be taking assessments during CCR to determine how their values and interests apply to potential careers.  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.  Students will be taking the PreACT on October 17th.

Interested in ordering a class ring-visit graduate services website here.  Also, they will be at the high school from 3-7:00pm to answer any questions you may have.

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


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.


Looking to Raise Healthy Kids?

Click HERE for the latest Know! Prevention Action Alliance Newsletter.


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: Became available to complete on October 1. Apply early at www.fafsa.gov 

 

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

October 18 at 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.


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.  


Get Involved in a Club/Activity at Deer Park Jr/Sr High School

Art Club
Amber Landers

Drama Club
Rachel Hackney
Sara Godwin

FCA
Greg Tabar

International Club
Jen Taylor
Marti Kitsinis

INTERalliance
Scott Calcaterra

NHS
Tim Hubbard
Sean Maher

Newspaper
Craig West

Photography
Craig West

Step-Up
Jason Spelic

C.A.T.S.
Jason Spelic

Hope Squad
Corrie Madden
Sean Maher


Project Aware Ohio October

Need to Know


Need Assistance During the Holidays?

Holiday Food Drive

With the leaves beginning to change, we’re reminded that the holidays will be here before we know it. If you and your family are in need of assistance this holiday season, fill out a Holiday Food Drive form. All the buildings have forms available and the forms were also sent home with students.


Please make sure you return your holiday food drive request form as soon as possible to any building in the district. One form per family.

If you need assistance with this process or have questions, please contact Laura Buchanan at buchanan.l@dpccsd.org or 513-936-6286.


To print out a form, click here.


Reminder Regarding Coats, Bookbags 

Jackets and coats may not be worn during the school day. These garments are to be stored in lockers. Single-layered nylon-type wind-breakers, parkas, sweatshirts, sport coats, and blazers may be worn. Book bags, duffel bags, or gym bags may be brought to school but must remain in students’ lockers during the school day. Purses that are large enough to be considered book bags or are being used for that purpose will not be permitted in the classroom.


Eligibility for 7th Graders

All 7th graders entered junior high free to play fall sports, but the end of the 1st quarter is soon!  Please refer to the eligibility requirements for 7th graders; we want all of our athletes to continue to play fall and winter sports!


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.


Consider Joining the Athletic Boosters Organization

The Deer Park Athletic Boosters is a non-profit organization that provides support for all the sports currently in the Deer Park High School athletic program. The boosters help the athletic department by purchasing supplies and equipment, as well as providing awards and scholarships for our athletes.

The Athletic Booster Organization is funded solely through membership fees, concessions, special fundraising events, and the generous donations from a community that believes athletics is one of the greatest educational experiences of a lifetime.  We team up each year with PTO for football game concessions and our annual golf outing.

Click HERE to join now!


Final Forms Reminder

If you haven’t completed Final Forms for your child, this needs to be completed ASAP. Students will not be permitted to attend field trips or dances or use a chromebook on a daily basis until all forms have been completed.

Click HERE to complete Final Forms


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 Now Required

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.  At this point, 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.


Deer Park Schools Looking for Substitutes

Substitutes

Deer Park Schools is looking for substitutes, educational aides, food service workers and secretary substitutes. Short-term and long term-positions are available.

Details:
Educational Aide: $11.00 per hour
Food Service: $9.50 per hour
Secretary: $11.00 per hour

Short-term and long-term positions available

Needs:
High School Diploma or GED
Clean criminal background check

Apply: rachelwixey.com


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


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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