Dear DHS Family, We are well into the second half of our school year, and we are having another fantastic year at Dillon High School. Students received progress reports on February 26th. Parent conferences will be held on Thursday, March 14th from 4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m. Hotdogs and hamburgers will be served in the cafeteria courtesy of our Title I program. Parents, please be mindful of any FAs that your student received in any class for the first semester. An FA means that your child has failed that class or classes due to excessive absences and will need to take credit recovery in order to receive a credit for that course. Students should be conferencing with their teachers before getting to the crucial point of having major attendance issues. Remember, students cannot make up more than five absences per guidelines set forth by Dillon District Four and the S.C. Department of Education. Be reminded that the new credit recovery policy states that students must make at least a 50 in the class and receive a recommenda-tion from the teacher of the course that he or she wants to credit recover. Parents, please continue to help us with excessive tardi-ness, id badges, dress code violations, cell phones and earbuds. Students are now receiving suspensions for non-compliance, because numerous warnings have already been given. ID badges are to be worn during the instructional day every day. Our district policy prohibits the use of cell phones and earbuds during the instructional day. All policies regarding attendance, tardiness, dress code violations, id badges and cell phone usage are outlined in the student handbook. Please remember that all rules and policies are implemented for the safety of ALL students and staff. As we continue to progress through our school year, I would like to take the time to remind all students and staff to continue to stay focused on working collabora-tively for the good of every member of the DHS family. Teachers are expected to deliver bell to bell instruction daily, and students are expected to come to school fo-cused on receiving a quality education.

Our prayer is that everyone will continue to stay healthy during this cold and flu season. Remember our motto at Dillon High School is Excellence is Es-sential, as we will continue to have high expectations of excellence for our students and staff every day. Sincerely, Timothy Gibbs, Principal

From the Principal’s Desk

Dillon High School

Reminder to Parents About DHS’ Title I Program...What is Title I? Title I of the Elementary and Sec-ondary Education Act provides finan-cial assistance to state and local educational agencies to meet the needs of educationally deprived, at-risk children. The goal of Title I is to provide instructional services and activities to meet the needs of disad-vantaged children identified as failing or most at risk of failing the state’s challenging performance goals. What will Title I do for your child? The Title I program will provide your child with extra educational assistance beyond the regular classroom.

Title I programs generally offer:

Smaller classes or special instructional spaces

Additional teachers and aides

Opportunities for professional development for school staff

Extra time for teaching Title I students the skills they need.

A variety of supplementary teaching methods.

An individualized program for students

Additional teaching materials which supple-ment their regular instruction

Title I School Timothy Gibbs, Principal

February 28, 2019 “Excellence is Essential”

Title I/School News February 28, 2019

1730 Highway 301 North Dillon, SC 29536

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Calendar of Events

March’s Events 03/10-Daylight Savings Time 03/14– Spring Title I Parent Meeting 4:00-4:30 (Hotdogs and hamburgers will be served) 03/14-Parent Teacher Conferences- (4pm– 7pm) *Northeastern Technical College-FAFSA 03/15-Full Day Students & Staff 03/25-SIC/Title I Planning Team Meeting

Additional Academic Assistance

Students, you have additional academic interventions in place to help ensure your academic success in each core class. Power Breakfast is available on the following days before school with the following teachers:

Math– Coach McIntyre ( If Needed, Monday-Friday)

Science– Mrs. Willis (Tuesdays/Thursdays) ***Late Day Academic Assistance with your teachers, Access to Virtual School Learning and During and After School Credit Recovery to Recover Units for Classes where you have fallen behind. After school credit recov-ery costs $150.00 per course and requires at least a 50 average and teacher recommendation.

Mrs. McCallum Talks Biology 2

Mrs. McCallum and her Biology 2 classes have begun discussing Bacteria and Viruses. We will make virus models that we will hang around the room. Each student will pick a specific disease and research details about it. With this project, the students will make a “Wanted” Poster and present it to the class. We will then begin discussing protists and are planning a lab to look at live protists in pond water. After discussing Kingdom Protista, we will discuss fungi and dissect mushrooms! The students get to show their creativity while learn-ing lots of new things!!!

The Building Blocks of Life!!

In Mr. Robinson’s Biology I Class, students have just completed their unit of study on Macromolecules. Objectives for this unit include: summarizing the function of the four macromolecules and explaining how the structures of the macromolecules are related to their caloric values. Students will examine the various factors that affect the rate of biochemical reactions. In this unit, students will conduct a food label lab activity. In the activity, students will analyze the food labels of various items to determine the nutritional value of the food and the energy content based off the macromolecules studied in class. Students will graph their results. In the previous semester, many stu-dents were shocked by the fat content of some of the popular snacks that they have around school. The students’ next unit of study will be on cells. Students will learn about the different types of cells, analyze the parts of the cell theory, explain the function of various organelles and cell structures, and explain the phrase “Life is Cellular”. All units are geared towards helping students be extremely successful on the Biology I EOC in May.

Mr. Clark Prepares Students for the US

History EOC

United States History and Constitution students are now studying Standard 7 which focuses on the impact of World War II on the United States and the nation’s subsequent role in the world. Students are preparing for the South Carolina United States History and Constitution End-of-Course Examination, as well as the ACT test. Students are also studying and practicing various as-pects of responsible citizenship. Being prompt, respecting others, and being responsible for your actions are being emphasized in this unit.

PEC Updates from Mrs. Angie Jackson

Starting with the 2018-2019 freshman class, special education students will have a new graduation option. The state of South Carolina now offers quali-fying students the opportunity to earn a South Carolina High School Cre-dential. This program combines an academic course of study with work-based experiences and is designed to help students with disabilities prepare for transitioning from High School into the work community. We are look-ing forward to implementing this new option, because it will be extremely beneficial to many of our students.

2nd Nine Weeks and/or First Semester Honor Roll

(Revised)

Congratulations to the Following Students:

9th Grade- A Honor Roll-Temarrian Lee-Maxie Davis, Chloe Erin Dove, Jala Amaya Lewis, Logan Mkinley Miller, Aristide Nizeyimana, Au’Mareon Ty’Quez Pinkney, Jada Leona Reaves, Charlotte Ruth Sellers, Mo’Nazia Zhane Sowells, Caroline Nikole Williams—AB Honor Roll-Daijah Marie Breeden, Harley Cheyenne Britt, Makenzie Brianna Gloria Brown, Reagan Nicole Brumble, Kierra Alyssia Fowler, Bukuru Francois, Kaeyonsay Taniya Galloway, Nigel Malik George, Haley Victoria Harper, Mya Faith Huggins, Avery Walker Hulon, Kelci Morgan Hunt, Summer Paige Lewellen, Jala Amaya Lewis, Butoyi Marcelina, Sinaayah Alliyah Mathis, Mi’Kiera Annette McColl, Jermaree Devion McDaniel, Thomsy Niyibitanga, Ja’Nia Antwonette Owens, Jamiya Patrice Shantel Page, Shamirah Destiny Page, Kannaji Kavex Shidez Peppers, Makenly Alisabeth Powers, Jada Leona Reaves, Shakierah Jamesha Roberts Jakota Zane Rogers, Adrian Antwon Rose, Kyle Pacey Rowell, Jacob Matthew Scott, Christopher Shepherd, Shayla Briana Thompson, Michael Wayne Turner, Sherlyn Sandoval Leslie Gomez, Makayla Lynn Watts, Kimberly Ann Williams, Jatoria Tatyanna Wilson 10th Grade-A Honor Roll- Abigail Kay Bristow, Malaysia Nicole Davis, Vodeja Lucrissa Evans, Carrie Grace Faircloth, Harely Breanna Fowler, Hunter Ryan Godbolt, James Avery Hewitt, Kaiden Knox Jackson, Dukunde Marie Paredes, Candice Mattie McBride, Anne Phila-delphie Ndayishimiye Emeline Niyibitanga, Lauren Alexis Rogers, Ashton Marie Turner—AB Honor Roll—Jada Nicole Alford, Marquita Teonna Baker, Christina Elijae’ Bethea, Bradley Emmett Dorian Black, Dohnavin Chalice Brown, Zy’Quenasia La’Keya Brown, Jacarry Javon Cabbagestalk, Aniyah La’Destiny Campbell, Kaitlyn Alexis Carter, Noah Bradley Carter, Haley Elizabeth Caulder, Jazlyn Nicole Causey, Monica Clements, Dalamarius Do’urden Coon, Madison Shae Cooper, Taniya Syree’ Crawford, Darnell Grantland Hayden Davis, Jada Ne-ketia Davis, Nayona Sinquis DeBerry, David Devine, Dy’Myas An’Tronai Lapresha Dixon, Ta’Lazia Markita Dixon, Destiny Nicole Doroteo, Marissa Nancy Doroteo, Jalayzhia I’ayanna English, Adrianna Shantece-Jere Ervin, India Ny’Kia Farmer, Jaila Sierra Fowler, Dwayne Lee Gaddy, Hannah Nicole Gendreau, Jayla Deandra Goodwin, Na’Paris Quanaisha Graham, James Avery Hewitt, Alyse Nicole Hines, Lilly Ann Hulon, Constance Zibborah Jenkins, Jacob Riley Kale, Deanna Denise Lane, Ava Nicole Ava Lewis, Renzalo Brock Mack, Breanna Nicole McCrimmon, Qa’Meek Zyier McInnis, Shaniya Quadaisa McInnis, Amir Quevon McLellan, Zy’Kiera Tamira McLeod-Wright, Jordan Reid Mew, Ayana Celeste Moultrie, Juste Ndayishimiye, Adrian Shaquan Nelson, Donavon Wayne Perritt, Autumn Rayne Price, Bobby Jaylon Purnell, Deasia Ashanta Reed, William Sadok, Quashod Devon Singleton, Zachary Ryan Wilkes, Zi’Kia ZyiAir Wilson, Jalik Ty’rese Wright 11th Grade -A Honor Roll—Jykya-Makala Precious Bell, Lauren Tierra Cobb, Lashanti Unique Dixon, Regina Shirelle Johnson, Antania Dasia McCollum, Elijah Tyziah McGuire, Di’Anna Ah-Shanta Moody, Chyna Ja’vae Pouncey, Fred Anthony Ramirez, Allyson Asia Jade Tyn-dall, AB-Honor Roll—Ashanti Lavonda Alford, Madisyn Kaleigh Alford, Reyanna Asia-Monay Arnette, Malachi Alexander Bember, Brandon Tyquan Bethea, Makayla Shylesse Bethea, Jalil Qualik Brown, Michaela Judith Bryant, Kendrick Tywan Cabbagestalk, Mukanyandwi Marie Chantal, Roy Edward Covington, Alexus Ni’Asia Davis, Knachanty Na’Asia Moet’ Davis, Yunique Dawkins, Na’Ziya Deberry, Anqwalik Fy’Heed Dudley, Shaquella Jenka Ford, Dezmond Amir Gooden, Shantazia Danielle Gordon, Brittany Elizabeth Green, Kayla Nicole Green, Rheal Ma’La Grice, Jacob Ryan Guillen, Kyorry Ovionna Hammonds, Allison Hichole Helton, Adia Marie Horvath, Lindsay Grace Hyatt, Sha’Kiera Janea Ingram, Tyshad Raheim Jacobs, Asia Monet Johnson, Sekyiwa Nazay Jones, Savanna Rae Joyce, Jania Alexus Kennedy, India Boone Lockemy, Rakiah Zina Manning, Keyasia Mone’ Manuel, Dalia Lopez Martinez, Ja’Asia Christina McRae, Jamont Willis Ruston McRae, Franklin Leroy Meekins, Amaro Haro Mendoza, Ashlyn Kay Miller, Di’Anna Ah-Shanta Moody, Ameere Centur Ja’mes Moultrie, Marie Rozine Nsengiyumva, Jersey Lynn Oliver, Dulce Guadalope Ortega, Zyquisha Monique Saunders, Erica Necole Scoggins, Allayssa Faye Sim-mons, Jackson Kevin Stone, Elexusha Mercede Taylor, La’kiya Janey Taylor, Camereon Nicole Tyler, Zavian Tyreek Tyson, Cherish Latrell Washington 12th Grade—A Honor Roll— Amairamy Lizbeth Broca-Bernel, James Carroll Coleman, Maleah Desiree Carter, Jasmyne Lyn Gibson, Zak-karriyya Tyquisha Harrison, Raymond Yancey Hodge, Noah McKenzie Hooks, Messiah Ahmad McCrimmon, Wy’khale Ty’lik McGill, Mariah Elizabeth Owens, Jafet Paramo, Jacqueline Grace Reaves, Ambrea Rene Washington, Colby Michael Watts, Makayla Omega Wiggins AB Honor Roll—Torri Michelle Alexander, Sofia Grace Ma. Alim, Kardrella Jeanetta Baker, Ryheem Queshawn Baker, Kelsey Victoria Ball, Ja-Marius Ni-Heem Bethea, Khalil O’Brian Bethea, Ta’Mya Bre’Asia Bethea, Joelisha Chantal Blue, Shania Tyasia Brown, Sandy Ann Bullock, Charity Janae Cain, Brandon Oliver Carter, Daniel James Chestnut, Lamika Anquasha Cousar, Jayla Ranajea Crew, Madori Dae’Rhonda Davis, Kiara Nichole Edge, Ja’Ziah Kendall Evans, Domminik Ra’Sean Gest, Jasmyne Lyn Gibson, Justin Nicholas Green, Cortez Malik Greer, Annette Habonimana, Diamond Centera Harley, Dominique Lashay Hayes, Nancy Lee Hodge, Aundrea Nicole Hunt, Cayla Hunt, Faraji Franklin Sadek Jones, Ahmed Abed Ali Kassim, Ka’Dashia R’Monnie Lewis, Connor Lee Locklear, Kaitlyn Fayth Leann Lowder, Camryn Skyler McCoy, Na’Zhia Mo’Nae McDougal, Ny’Corious Da’J Ra’Sheem McDougal, Christopher Matthew McDowell, Jade Ann McDowell, Chavida Vonzell McLaughlin, DeAsia Nichole McLellan, Te’Essance Amya Mills, Clifton Evon Moody, Nia-Jaddiah Unique Moody, Hannah Paige Mumford, Qua’Dragus D’angelo Nelson, Katelyn Larissa Oliver, Sarah LeAnn Owens, Haley Kionna Oxendine, Shaniya Kadasha Na’Sh Page, Breanna Delayne Rice, Deondre N.T. Rogers, Amanda Kristen Rouse, Zy’Kia Pearliya Sellers, Qy’Tasia Nadreka Smith, Shobria Zykera Sowells, Lacey Elizabeth Tanner, Quadray Shareefe Thompson, Michael Austin Tyndall, Justin Amir Wade, T’Niya Grantese Wil-liams

Vision

The vision of DHS is to create a partnership with the community to develop students who are responsible, successful, and highly motivated.

Mission

The mission of Dillon High School is to prepare all students to achieve excellence by cre-ating an environment conducive to learning where students, staff, and families work to-gether to promote the skills needed in a continuously changing world.

Beliefs

* Achievement comes from effort.

* Respect fosters respect.

* Family is the foundation of society.

* Learning is a life-long process.

* People are accountable for the choices they make.

* Human beings can achieve excellence.

* We are responsible to each other.

* There is a Supreme Being.

* Every human has potential.

Dillon School District Four Mission:

Dillon School District Four will inspire all stakeholders to engage students in creative, innovative, and critical thinking activities that address language arts, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) standards, in order to prepare all students for college, future careers and citizenship in the 21st Century.

Dillon District Four: no cellphones or other devices during school day According to the Dillon District Four’s Possession/Use of Electronic Communication Devices in School (Policy JICJ) is simple: cellphones or other devices cannot be used or activated during the school day. Other devices may include pagers, walkie-talkies, or other telecommunication devic-es that emit an audible signal, vibrate, or display a message. Students are permitted to use cellphones after regular school hours and during extracurricular activities. The policy also states that the district will make an exception for documented medical reason and when a student aged 18 or older is an active member of a volunteer firefighting organization or volunteer emergency service organization. The district specifically bans the use of camera devices to violate the privacy of a student or staff member. The Student Discipline Code Book lays out punishments that students will be subject to in the case of a violation. Level I-G the student possesses the device and it will be confiscated and submitted to the Office. Level II-B offense is when the student uses the device for photos/videos/audio during the school day. First Time offense is three days out-of-school suspension and a parent conference is required for reinstatement Second Time offense is five days out-of-school suspension and a parent conference is required for reinstatement. Third Time offense is five days out-of-school suspension and pending administrative hearing. Please refer to pages 8 and 10 in the Student Discipline Code Book.