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March/April

2018

A Note From the Principal…

Dear DHS Families:

Hearts across America are mourning the loss of 17 students in Parkland, Florida. Tragedies such as

this continue to remind us why we keep student safety as a top priority at DHS. The past couple of

weeks, I have had the opportunity to meet with groups of student leaders who are passionate about

the importance of school safety. The students are focused on ways to show the Floridian families and

Stoneman Douglas High School that Davison High School cares and supports all of them during this

difficult time. Their plans include developing meaningful activities with/for their classmates to express

their passion for school safety. Today’s world is so much different than when we grew up. It was

nothing to be playing outside with neighbors and friends all day long and into the evening. We rode

our bikes across town to the swimming pool, a friend’s house, the DQ or the local diner any time of

day. We did not second guess our safety. Today, we have to remain vigilant everywhere we go for

everyone’s safety.

I wanted to reassure you that Davison Community Schools and DHS take school safety very

seriously. Below are some of the safety activities and processes in place without divulging too much

detail that would jeopardize our safety protocols.

Davison High School moved to one point of entry a few years ago.

DHS has a trained, retired law enforcement officer that staffs the Welcome Desk placed at

our single point of entry.

There are three full time security staff members at DHS.

Regular drills are conducted to prepare students to appropriately respond in the event of a

real emergency. They are not announced ahead of time so it simulates as close as possible to

the real deal.

Davison Schools works very closely with local law enforcement from Davison Township,

Davison City and Richfield Township. This relationship is very unique to our community. What a

blessing that we can work so closely together for the safety and well being of our students and

the greater Davison community.

Camera footage is recorded both inside and outside 24/7.

Many of the staff have participated in active shooter training. A few months ago, the district

committed to further intensified training for staff using a new protocol called ALICE training. This

training will occur within the next few weeks.

Students are instructed to never open a locked door for anyone.

Students are asked to not wear hats or hoods as it makes it very difficult to identify the

students.

Ironically, the most important system of security is our students and staff. If someone hears a

possible threat, whether it is bullying, a physical threat, a possible fight, or there is a concern about

someone, a report is made to staff and/or administration. I am grateful that our students report

these concerns to an adult in the building. Please encourage your child to report anything of concern.

As parents, we are a phone call or email away and always appreciate information you bring to us.

We all are grieving at the loss of these southern high school students. Let’s continue

to work together - school and community - to ensure our students and our community

are the safest they can possibly be. Your child means the world to us!

Respectfully,

Sue A. Kenkel

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WHAT’S INSIDE:

MPORTANT DATES

SAT SCHEDULE

SAT DO’S AND DON’TS

SENIOR CALENDAR

SPRING SPORTS

COUNSELOR’S CORNER

MESSAGES FROM CAREER CENTER

ALL STARS

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March 7, 2018 Early Release Day - No Delayed

Day

March 12, 2018 Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)

5:30-6:30PM

March 14, 2018 Career Fair

March 24, 2018 Sadie’s Hawkins Dance 7pm

March 29, 2018 Student Half Day

March 30, 2018 No School

April 2-6, 2018 Spring Break

April 9, 2018 School Resumes

April 10, 2018 SAT– Juniors Report Only

April 11, 2018 Work Keys - Juniors

April 12, 2018 M-STEP & PSAT - 9th, 10th & 11th

grade

April 13, 2018 Mid-Semester Grades reported

April 17, 2018 Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:30-

7:30pm

April 21, 2018 DHS Musical, 7pm

SAT/WORK KEYS/MSTEP - 11th Grade

PSAT– 9th & 10th Grades

Testing Schedule

April 2018

Monday, April 9, 2018:

Normal School Day!

Tuesday, April 10, 2018:

SAT Testing 7:25 a.m. Juniors ONLY

(No school for Freshmen, Sophomores and Seniors)

Wednesday, April 11, 2018:

WorkKeys Testing 7:25 a.m. Juniors,

PSAT Testing 7:25 a.m. Freshmen & Sophomores.

Seniors report at 11:30 a.m. All students will attend 1st, 2nd & 3rd hour classes.

Thursday, April 12, 2018:

MSTEP Testing 7:25 am, Juniors only

Freshmen, Sophomores and Seniors report at 11:30 a.m. All students will attend 4th, 5th & 6th hour clas-

ses.

Friday, April 13, 2018: Regular School Day!

*Lunches will be served on Wednesday and Thursday!

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What Students Need to Know for Test Day

Must Bring:

Acceptable Photo ID (Can be school ID or Drivers License)

Graphing Calculator

Can Bring:

A drink or snack (Must be Kept outside the testing classroom)

Number 2 pencils

DO NOT BRING:

Smart Phones

Tablets. Smart Watches or most other electronic devices

Highlighters, pens, or colored pencils

LET’S “CRUSH” IT ON APRIL 10TH!

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SENIOR CALENDAR:

May:

May 1: Senior Progress Reports

Due

May 5: Prom - San Marino Club

May 22: Caps and Gown

distributed during lunches

May 23: Senior Final Exams and

SENIORS LAST DAY!

June:

June 7: Senior Honors Night -

7pm Auditorium

June 11: Graduation Rehearsal -

9am

June 11: Senior Breakfast

June 11: GRADUATION - 7pm

DFEC

June 11: Project Graduation -

Genesys Athletic Club

Upcoming Music

Events:

DHS Spring Choir Concert

March 15, 2018

6:30 PM

2018 DHS Musical:

April 19th, 2018 7pm

April 20th, 2018 7pm

April 21st, 2018 7pm

ATTENTION SENIORS!

Seniors who have NOT yet

ordered their Cap and Gown needs to

do so by Friday, April

20th. Prices

increase each month.

Orders may be placed online at

www.jostens.com or by phone at

1-800-Jostens.

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Spring is quickly approaching, any student planning to try out for a spring sport must

have a sports physical turned into the athletic office. These physicals must be dated on

or after April 15, 2017 to be valid. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Bruce in

the athletic office.

Spring Sports Offered

Track & Field

Boys & Girls Lacrosse

Girls Soccer

Girls Tennis

Baseball

Softball

Boys Golf

Spring Sports Tryout Dates

First Day Try-out date Track & Field - March 12th

Boys Lacrosse - March 12th

Girls Lacrosse - March 13th

Girls Soccer - March 12th

Girls Tennis - March 12th

Baseball - March 12th

Softball - March 12th

Boys Golf - March 12th

Informational Meetings:

Pre-tryout sports team informational meetings will be announced about 2-3 weeks

prior to tryouts.

Grade Checks:

Grade checks are done for anyone who is trying out for a spring sport team to

determine of they are academically eligible to participate . If you any questions about

academic eligibly, please see Mrs. Bruce in the athletic office.

Athletic Passes Available:

Athletic sport passes are available at all athletic event gates or in the athletic office. Prices for the sport

passes are:

10 Events - $30.00 and 25 Events - $75.00. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bruce in the

athletic office.

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Counselor’s Corner

Guidance Office & Support Staff

Mrs. Hall -

Counselor (Last Names A-G)

810-591-0138

Mrs. Wambaugh -

Counselor (Last Names H-O)

810-591-0136

Mrs. Lammers -

Counselor (Last Names P-Z)

810-591-0134

Ms. Swain -

Guidance Office Secretary

810-591-0132

Mrs. Tomczak -

College & Career Readiness

810-591-0139

Mrs. Brady -

Challenge Coordinator

810-591-9756

Ms. Rooker

9th Grade Interventionist

810-591-9748

Guidance Office Announcements:

AP Registration forms and money are due on March 22nd! Do not delay this information.

Scholarship applications are coming due. Read the deadlines and turn them in

to the Guidance office for your chance to get FREE money for college!

Project Graduation 2018 is in need of

Senior Parent Leaders!!

Please email: jaddison@davisonschools.org - if you can spare a few hours or give us a call at 810-591-

3539!

This is the celebration at Genesys Athletic Club

after the graduation ceremony. There is so much to be done. Thank you in advance for helping our

graduates celebrate in a safe and fun environment.

College Readiness Fair: Wednesday, March 14. 2018 from

9:30am - 2:30 pm

CTE will be hosting our annual

Career Readiness Fair spotlighting colleges/

university/career

professions around the community. All

students will have the opportunity to talk with

professionals about their career journey, a

typical workday, education requirements and

more. A great opportunity for our students to

explore career options they maybe interested in or

ask questions to professions they may have never

considered.

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Messages from the Career Center...

MCC CASD 121 on DHS campus (10th grade class) is cancelled for March 7th, 2018.

Seniors will be meeting with MCC Academic Success Advisers and Mrs. Tomczak on Friday, March 16th and

Friday, March 23rd. Schedule your appointment time on March 9th during seminar. Juniors scheduling

meetings will be held in April.

DHS and MCC will host Test Taking Strategies seminar for all Davison Early College Juniors and Seniors on

March 9, 2018 from 11:30 am - 1 pm in the AMR.

Attendance is mandatory

DEC Seniors who have not ordered your cap and gown, the deadline is fast approaching April 20th, 2018.

Women in STEM field trip at Mott Community College has been rescheduled for April 27th, 2018.

Sophomores save the date for Wednesday, April 25th. There will be a meeting to go over the DEC application

process and due dates.

Scheduled for May 2nd, 2018 there is a Work Based Learning Appreciation Breakfast . If you are a WBL

partner and student, be sure to mark your calendar. Details will be announced soon.

Girls (7th-10th grade) interested in STEM

University of Michigan North Campus in Ann Arbor is hosting a Girls

Research Engineering and Technology Day. Parents are welcome.

The days will consist of hands-on-activities, tours of the lab on

campus, presentation from student engineering teams and

professional engineers. Program cost $7. For more information

and registration, visit

http://www.swe.engin.umich.edu/greatday

CTE is looking for the Class of 2017, it is a follow up time and we have a short survey to conduct.

Your CTE teachers will be sending you an email to complete a 1-2 minute

survey online. We want to hear from you, Scan the QR code to complete

your survey

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ALL STARS Davison Girls Varsity Basketball came out on top beating Kearsley by one point in a 50-49 victory, bringing

home the first girls basketball districts championships in six years.

Davison Varsity Boys Bowling were Division 1 State Finalists.

Davison Hockey defeats Port Huron Northern in a 3-1 victory to win a Regional Championship.

Davison Wrestling had 11 wrestlers qualify for States and had eight Cardinals place. Also, big

congratulations to Alex Facundo and Andrew Chambal who took home State

Champions for their individual weight classes.

GO CARDS!

Priority Children Awards

Carlee Allard and Grace Olson both have won the

Bob Emerson Scholarship, and both received

$1000 toward their education for their exemplary

leadership and outstanding

academics. Congratulations

ladies!

Dr. Rebecca Vannest won the Roy E.

Peterson Caring Adult Award.

Twelve DHS Seniors have committed to continue their

athletic journey while studying for their future career.

Thirteen Davison High School students and

two staff members took apart in the plunge

to help benefit the Unified Champions. Great

Sportsmanship!

Congratulations to the Davison Instrumental

Music Department. All four ensembles

received Superior ratings at the district

MSBOA festival.