AP Testing Registration - Deadline is approaching!

DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 25, 2024

Students must join their AP® Class on the MyAP site: https://myap.collegeboard.org (this is the SAME account students may have already set up for PSAT/SAT registration; do not create a new account). Students will be given a code from their teacher, which links them to their course.

PRO TIP: Use a personal email account so CollegeBoard is accessible when/if you exit SRVUSD.

• Click on “Register for Exam.”



For assistance, contact CollegeBoard apstudents@info.collegeboard.org or 888-225-5427

If you have any inquiries regarding DVHS AP program please visit DVHS AP Website and feel free to contact me with any additional questions. 

Go Wildcats!

Jill Nonn

Assistant Principal 

Save the Date: PTSA Meeting on Nov 19, 2024 at 7 pm

Topic: Drug Awareness presentation and Digital Citizenship presentation

Checking Grades on Infinite Campus

To monitor your student’s grades, please use Infinite Campus. Please watch this tutorial video to help navigate this platform. we encourage you to watch the video together with your student.

SRVUSD College and Career Fair

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 6:00-8:00pm

Dougherty Valley High School

10550 Albion Rd. San Ramon, CA 94582

The SRVUSD College and Career Fair is designed to educate students about the many post high school opportunities available to them. Representatives from four-year universities, two-year colleges, trade schools, and military will be available in a large, open gym format. 

We are also partnering with Strive Scan to help make your experience more

organized and enjoyable. When a college rep scans your barcode, the software automatically tracks what schools you have interacted with, creating a list for you and adding you to the rep’s list of people to receive information from their school.

THINGS TO KNOW

Because of the popularity of this event, 

we are asking families to please adhere

to the following guidelines

 ● LIMIT ATTENDEES: In the past, this event has attracted very large crowds.

Because of fire codes, and general safety, we are asking that only one Adult

per family attend the event with the student. This will help ensure a

meaningful and worthwhile event for all!

Please note that an event of this size is not a child-friendly environment. Safety

is the priority with large crowds.

● CARPOOL: Parking is VERY limited at DVHS. Please consider carpooling!

SET YOUR EXPECTATIONS: This is an information gathering event. This is

not an event to ask very specific questions about your particular academic

situation. Expect short and to the point student-driven interactions with the

Reps.

● HAVE A STRATEGY: Again, this is an informational event. Visit the schools that

have shorter lines or that you have never heard of. There are SO many great

schools out there! Make it a goal to gather information from a variety of

schools. decide which schools you want to visit, note them on the map and

plan what question you want to ask before the fair.

The SRVUSD College Fair is coordinated annually through the combined efforts of the four San Ramon Valley Unified School District high schools with support from their Academic Boosters organizations.

Ana Mooney Elena Harding

Monte Vista High School San Ramon High School

Trish Theobald Kathryn Nichols

Dougherty Valley High School California High School

Counseling Connection newsletter

Please click here to view the Sept-Oct Counseling Connection newsletter.

Nominations for Contra Costa Co. "Humanitarian of the Year"

The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors invites you to nominate a student or community member for the Humanitarian of the Year in Contra Costa County. The award will be presented to an adult and a high school student at the 47th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremony. The deadline to submit is 11:59 pm on Friday, October 25, 2024. Learn more here.

Join us for "Just a Student Panel"! 

Don't miss the opportunity to hear directly from our students. Register at: srvusdlinks.net/StudentPanelEvent. Come to this session to:

• Get a firsthand look of the ideas, goals and aspirations of our students
• Understand and foster their goals, and learn about the challenges they are facing
• Gain insights into what they want to achieve— and how we can help them get there
• Support the importance of student voice in SRVUSD

This in-person event is taking place on Thursday, October 24th 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the SRVUSD Education Center 699 Old Orchard Drive, Danville.

All staff and parents are welcome to join! Space is limited. This event will not be recorded. Students are the center of everything we do in SRVUSD, and student voice and perspective are key to many district initiatives, and we hope to see you on the 24th!

Math Department

Have you ever struggled with something? Wasn't it nice to have someone come alongside you to help you through your struggles and understand what you were missing?

You can be a part of helping us come alongside our students in the Algebra 1 Enriched courses at our school to find the magic in mathematics.

Our students need a variety of ways to see/hear/work through mathematical concepts. 

Not every learning strategy works with every student.

The A1E1 teachers are requesting supplies such as dry erase white boards and desk dividers. Please contact JoyceAnne Soliman jsoliman@srvusd.net for more on how to show your support. 

 Join our DVHS Language Support Network

Calling all mentor families - join our DVHS Language Support Network.  Are you interested in making a meaningful impact in the lives of families in need of language support? We are currently seeking dedicated mentor families who can lend a helping hand to those looking to improve their language skills.

We have the following language needs:

• Farsi:  1 mentor family needed
• Mandarin: 2-3 mentor families needed
• Punjabi: 1 mentor family needed



Your role as a Mentor Family is simple and flexible. You'll occasionally reach out to our families in need to provide language support and assistance. There are no strict expectations regarding the frequency of your communications; you can choose what works best for you.  By becoming a mentor family, you can help bridge language barriers, foster cultural understanding, and make a positive impact in the lives of families in our community.  If you're interested in being a part of our language support network or if you have any questions please reach out to Jamie Shackelford at jshackelford1@srvusd.net.

2024 National Red Ribbon Week 

Introducing the 2024 National Red Ribbon Week Theme: "Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free."

Red Ribbon Week, celebrated annually from October 23-31,2024, is the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention awareness campaign. It was established to honor the memory of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who, in 1985, was tragically tortured and killed by drug traffickers he was investigating in Mexico.In response to his death, Camarena's high school friend, Henry Lozano, and Congressman Duncan Hunter founded "Camarena Clubs" where members wore red ribbons to signify their stand against drugs.

This movement grew, and in 1988, the National Family Partnership (NFP) coordinated the first National Red Ribbon Week, with President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan serving as honorary chairpersons. Today, Red Ribbon Week is recognized nationwide. The red ribbon symbolizes a collective pledge to live drug-free and serves as a tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives in the fight against illegal drugs.

Families, schools, and communities come together each year to raise awareness about the importance of a drug-free lifestyle. It's a perfect time to talk to children about the dangers of drugs and to encourage healthy, drug-free choices.

Celebrate Red Ribbon Week to promote a brighter, drug-free future.



ASB Package

Support school events and save money by purchasing the ASB Package on the webstore! To purchase, click on the webstore link and log in before selecting Dougherty Valley High School in the dropdown menu and clicking on the “ASB” section. This package includes :

1. Yearbook ($135 value).

2. ASB T-shirt ($15 value)

3. Free Admission to all HOME EBAL athletic events ($80+ value)

4. Discount on Prideline Spirit Items

5. Discount on Junior/Senior Ball & Senior Wildcat

6. Discount for Homecoming Tickets

7. Supports our student Newspaper - "The Wildcat Tribune"

This is a limited time offer so don't miss out!

Donations Information

We thank everyone for their donations to our school and affiliate parent organizations. We rely heavily on your donations to keep our programs running and provide wonderful opportunities for our students. Don’t worry—there is still time to donate; see the

DVHS Donation Flyer!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!

Unauthorized bike & scooter parking on campus



We have observed an increasing number of students parking their bikes and scooters in unauthorized areas, including stairwells, doorways, and railings. This creates serious safety hazards and cannot continue.  Effective Monday, September 16, bikes and scooters must be parked in one of the two designated areas:

• Between the 4000 Building and the CTE Building, along the back road
• Between the Main Gym and the Auxiliary Gym.

Parking bikes or scooters on hand railings, pillars, or in front of doors is strictly prohibited. This practice obstructs emergency exits, creating a violation that can be flagged by fire inspectors, and compromises the safety of our entire school community.  Failure to do so will result in the removal of the bike and a conversation with an administrator.

Please note that DVHS is not responsible for lost or stolen bikes or scooters. Your cooperation is critical in maintaining a safe and accessible environment for everyone.

Student permits required to park at DVHS

Students driving to school will need to purchase a parking permit through the Webstore. Cars that don’t display a valid DVHS parking permit will be ticketed beginning Monday, August 28. It is important to allow extra time in the morning so students can make it to class on time.

DVHS Music Booster

MUSIC BOOSTERS MEETINGS

Music Booster Board Meetings are held monthly in the band room at 6:30 PM. During the meetings, we discuss upcoming events, identify any needed support, and help make DVHS's music program the best-in-class. All parents are welcome!

Upcoming Meeting Dates: 

• Monday, October 21
• Monday, November 18
• Monday, December 16 
• Monday, January 20

DVHS Athletic Booster

4-25 AthleticBooster Boa

Few weeks ago, DVHS Athletic Boosters sent out an urgent communication about the state of donations for our fall teams and what that means. Thank you to those of you who donated but we are still far below our fall sports operating budget. If you haven’t donated yet, please do so now. Click here to donate. If you want to better understand your sport team’s budget and how your donations help, reach out to your team parent or email us at dvhighab@gmail.com.

Fall Sport Donations: Congratulations to Women's Golf, Men’s AND Women’s Water Polo, and Women’s Volleyball hitting their 75% goal. Any program that hits the 75% of their budget category will receive a bonus of $500 from Athletic Boosters. 

We are selling DVHS Athletics Swag! Portion of your order will go directly to Athletic Boosters! 

Check out our DVHS Apparel Store 

Have a business or know a business owner? We need YOUR help. We need the partnership and support of the greater San Ramon and nearby business community by way of your sponsorship in order to continue our athletic success. Please click for sponsorship opportunities. 

Next Athletic Booster meeting

Next Meeting will be Monday, November 4, 2024 @ 5:30-7:00 p.m in DVHS Library.

We are Social:

Please follow us on Facebook

Instgram @dvhsathleticboosters

Twitter @DV_AthBoosters

Questions? Email us at  dvhighab@gmail.com

2025 Yearbook Info

Want a yearbook? Don't wait, buy now!

Printing for the yearbook happens throughout the school year, so the printer requires us to commit to how many books we will order and pay for during the first semester. We can't afford to pay for yearbooks that don't sell, so we order a few extras, but when they sell out, we can't order more. So, if you want to guarantee you get a yearbook, order it now. If you wait until the end of the year, you may or may not get one. Yearbooks are part of ASB, so if you already ordered ASB, you will get a yearbook. If you did not order ASB, you can order yearbooks on their own for $135 by going to the DVHS webstore, or you can order from the DVHS bookkeeper with either a check or cash. Don't wait, order today! 

Senior portraits

We began notifying seniors in the spring last year of the need for them to make an appointment and take their senior portrait during the summer or immediately upon their return to school in the fall. We have a deadline of November 6, so please check to make sure your senior has either already taken their senior portrait, or has an appointment for no later than November 6. If your senior student does not yet have an appointment, you need to call Studio One Photography immediately to arrange for an appointment. There are very few openings left, so call 925-361-0430 as soon as possible (weekdays between 10:00 - 5:00) to make your appointment. 

Because there are not many appointments available, we have arranged for Studio One Photography to provide a last-chance opportunity for seniors to take senior portraits here on campus on November 6 between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. To sign up for a time slot, call them at 925-361-0430 as soon as possible. Don't miss your last chance to get into the senior portrait section of the yearbook!

Senior ads

Senior ads are available for purchase through the DVHS webstore. Ads are available in the following sizes: eighth of a page; quarter page; or half page. Due to our printing deadlines, the earlier you purchase your ad and supply the photos and written message text, the better it works for us. We offer EARLY BIRD PRICING through November 3. STANDARD PRICING goes through November 17. LAST MINUTE PRICING goes through January 19. If any space is available, PLEASE LET ME STILL ORDER AN AD PRICING is available through February 16. Order early and get the best price! 

Once you have ordered your senior ad, you can go to www.dvhsyearbook.org and click on Senior Ads to see samples of each size ad. That will give you an idea of how many photos and how much text will fit. Once you have your content ready, go to www.hjeshare.com and enter our school code of 12540, after which it will let you upload up to 10 images at a time. Be sure to put in the descriptions the name of the student whose senior ad it is for, and indicate it is for a senior ad. Email the message text for your ad to jsilverman@srvusd.net.

STEM Night for students in grades 3-8

Join us for an exciting STEM Night on October 30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the DVHS Commons! Open to students in grades 3-8 and their families, this event offers a unique opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of STEM through interactive lectures and hands-on activities. Explore Dougherty Valley’s STEM clubs and Kids Teach Tech, where young minds can ignite their curiosity and get an early sneak peek of what Dougherty Valley's STEM clubs have to offer while families can discover the endless possibilities of science, technology, engineering, and math. Don't miss this engaging evening of learning and fun! Sign-up deadline is October 28. 

DVHS Library

THANK YOU TO ALL THE FAMILIES WHO DONATED TO THE LIBRARY DURING REGISTRATION!

How can you help support the DVHS library? There are a few ways! 

1. We have an Amazon Wish List that we update frequently. Everything from bookmarks to games, school supplies, and, of course, books! Items get sent directly to us.  
2. Make a donation via the Future Fund 100% of the donation comes directly to the library. 
3. Do you have any gently used AP/SAT/ACT/College prep books that are no longer needed? We’d love any issues from 2022 onward! You can drop them off in the front office or send them with your student.  

Lastly, we would like to offer our sincerest thanks to families who donated to the DVHS Library during registration. Your donations will be used this year, for your student(s). Without donations, we could not thrive to the capacity that we do! If you did not get a chance to make a donation or want to donate again, it’s not too late! Please visit the FutureFund website to donate.

Please reach out with any questions! We are here to serve the fabulous patrons of the amazing DVHS community! 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Knapp Ms. Hussenet Annalisa Raphael 

kknapp@srvusd.net ahussenet@srvusd.net araphael@srvusd.net 

Teacher Librarian Teacher Librarian Library Media Coordinator

REACH Academy

Donations are being accepted for sealed school supplies in the bins which are placed near entrances in each class building for our sister school REACH Academy, an underprivileged TK-5 public school in Oakland. Through this drive, we hope to close educational gaps and provide hardworking students with resources to better prepare them for future growth. Specific supplies they need include pencils, yellow highlighters, spiral notebooks, markers, and construction paper! If you prefer to buy online, here’s the link to purchase items on Amazon from the school’s wish list (linked here as well). After you add an item to your cart and proceed to checkout, make sure you select “DV Community's Gift Registry Address” as the delivery address (this will automatically be one of your options).

SRVUSD TECHNOLOGY UPDATES



This school year, aligned with our lost/damaged textbook policy, students/families will be held financially responsible for the repair/replacement cost for physical damage to a device, or the loss of a device, whether accidental or purposeful. Families are not responsible for normal wear and tear of devices. For any families who encounter a situation where their student’s device has been physically damaged or lost, who are concerned about this being a financial burden, they should speak directly with their school. We encourage you to review this Technology One-Pager for more information and links to additional resources.

DVHS PTSA Membership

Did you know that your donations to the DVHS PTSA are eligible for corporate matching programs? You can help the PTSA earn more money to support our students and school community simply by taking advantage of your employer’s donation matching program. Go to our page on the Benevity portal for more info: https://causes.benevity.org/content/dougherty-valley-high-school-ptsa.

Parents of recent Graduates: You're welcome to stay on the high school list, but if you'd prefer to stop receiving newsletters and school updates, click on the Update Profile link in the council newsletter and uncheck any lists you no longer want to hear from. We encourage you to subscribe to an Alumni Parent list or follow the DVHS PTSA on Social Media.