August 29, 6:30pm Info meeting for new Band families at Commons
August 30, 4:45pm ELAC meeting at Library
August 30, 5:30pm Back to School Night, begins in Main Gym
August 31 Registration Deadline for SRVUSD-hosted PSAT and SAT
August 31, 4pm Last day to submit student schedule change
August 31, 6:30pm Info meeting for new Choir families, Choir room (PA 132)
August 31, 6:30pm Info meeting for new Orchestra families, Band room (PA 124)
September 1, 4:30 pm Football home game
September 4 Labor Day (No School)
September 4 Last day for Site Council voting
September 6 & 7 DVHS Club days during Access and Lunch
September 11, 5:30 pm Athletic Booster meeting in DVHS Library
September 16, 8:00 - 10:30 am Music Booster Pancake Breakfast at the DVHS quad
September 19 Registration deadline for Disney Grad Nite
September 19, 7 pm PTSA General Association Meeting
September 25-26 Recess/Floating Work Day (No School)
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October 6 Deadline to Register and submit fees for AP exams
October 8 SRVEF Run for Education
October 11 SAT testing hosted by SRVUSD
October 14 PSAT testing hosted by SRVUSD
October 14, 7 - 10pm Homecoming Dance
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Back to School Night, August 30 |
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We look forward to seeing you at Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 30.
There will be a Principal’s presentation in the gym beginning at 5:30 p.m., with classroom visit periods beginning at 6:00 p.m. Please use the provided blank schedule to note the location and periods of your student's classes for your visit. The blank schedule and campus map are linked here. Please be sure to stop by our parent organizations tables in the quad to learn more about how you can support DVHS. We look forward to your participation!
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Student Clubs/Organizations |
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DVHS Club Day is happening on September 6th and 7th during Access and Lunch. Students will be able to explore the 150+ student clubs that DVHS has to offer. Students will be able to ask questions and sign up to join clubs on this day! |
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The DVHS Homecoming Dance will be happening on October 14th from 7pm-10pm at DVHS. Tickets will go on sale starting Tuesday, September 5th on the DVHS Webstore. Students that purchased an ASB package will get a large discount on Homecoming Tickets. Last day to purchase an ASB package is September 4th in order to get this discount.
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Save the date, Sep 19, 2023 – PTSA Association Meeting |
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We are excited to invite you to our first upcoming PTSA General Association Meeting on September 19, 2023 at 7pm in DVHS Library. Join us for an insightful presentation focused on time management strategies, student wellness, and counseling support. This is an excellent opportunity for you to gain valuable insights into supporting your child's academic journey while also prioritizing their mental and emotional well-being. More information is coming soon!
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English Language Advisory Committee(ELAC) |
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Please join us for our first ELAC meeting of the school year on Wednesday, August 30, at 4:45 PM in our DVHS Library. All students, parents, guardians, caregivers, staff, and community members are welcome to attend our meeting. Here is the AGENDA. All attendees will be entered in a raffle for free tickets to an upcoming DVHS event! We look forward to seeing you all there.
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Student Course Change
Deadline to Apply is August 31!
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We hope all students had a great first two weeks of school! If your student has changed their mind on any courses, they can complete the schedule change request form available on the DVHS counseling website. The last day to submit a schedule change request is Thursday, August 31.
All requests from the week one form have been processed, if you still want the change, please submit using this form -Elective Change Request Form
This form is to request a change:
- From one elective to another
- Change level (honors/AP to/from standard college prep)
- Late advancement (did not complete the Summer Advancement Intent form, but have completed and submitted a transcript for the course).
- Drop a graduation requirement (only if you have submitted proof of enrollment to your counselor
- Change start time (ex:from 2-6 to 1-5, or remove a class)
With over 1000s of requests (the first week alone), we appreciate your patience while we process requests as quickly as possible.
Senior Parents!
Please join the DVHS Counselors on Monday, September 18 at 6:30 PM in the DVHS Theater to hear information on the college application process. We will cover information about deadlines, ways we support your senior student, letter of recommendations, and more!
We look forward to seeing you there!
DVHS Counselors
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PSAT/SAT/ACT Registration |
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Please click here for information regarding SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and ACT testing and registration for DVHS students.
SAT - Wednesday, October 11
- Available for students in 11th and 12th grades
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Deadline for SAT Registration is August 31st
- Cost of the exam is $70
PSAT - Week of October 23 during school day for DVHS students only*
- Available for students in 10th and 11th grades
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Deadline for PSAT Registration is August 31st
- No cost to families
ACT - Saturday, October 28
- Available for students in 12th grade
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2023-24 Advanced Placement Exams Information |
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Please click here for information regarding AP Exams
Registration Deadline: October 6, 2023
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Student Social Emotional Well Being Questionnaire
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Dear Wildcat Families,
I hope this email finds you well and the 2023-2024 school year is starting well for you and your family! I am writing today with information regarding one of the main topics we focus on as we welcome our students back to school. Our students’ social-emotional health and well-being are at the forefront of everyone’s minds, especially as we begin a new school year. We want to ensure we do everything possible to support our students. To assist with this, we will administer a questionnaire to your student(s)on August 24, 2023. Student responses will inform support and broad interventions to meet all our students' needs.
The questionnaire measures the following positive attributes:
- Joy of Learning
- School Connectedness
- Educational Purpose
- Academic Efficacy
- Overall Student Wellbeing
We will administer the questionnaire twice this year. The windows during which your students will take the questionnaire are as follows:
Quarter One window:
Now - September 1, 2023
Quarter Three window:
February 26, 2024 - March 29, 2024
The first questionnaire will be administered on August 24, 2023. Your student(s) will receive an email explaining the questionnaire. Your student’s 5th-period teacher will present information to them next week, then assign the questionnaire to their classes to be completed through Illuminate.
If you have any questions or concerns or wish to remove your child from completing the questionnaire, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes,
Bassant Abdelrahman
Assistant Principal
DVHS
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Thank you to all of you who supported us during registration. If you didn’t get a chance you can DONATE NOW.
For our families who purchased memberships, you can pick up your Athletic Booster Membership VIP lanyards at the front gate at the Athletic Booster membership table at our first football home game on Friday, September 1st starting at 4:30pm!
If you haven’t had a chance to, you can still buy your membership, please click here.
Seeking Sponsorships: 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.
Save the Date: Our annual Crab Feed will be on Saturday, March 9, 2024! Mark your calendars, more details to come.
Next Athletic Booster meeting:Monday, September 11 @ 5:30-7:00 p.m in DVHS Library.
GO WILDCATS!!
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Become a Music Booster Member! Depending on your pledge level, you will receive concert tickets and have priority admission. To upgrade your membership, contact us at dvhvmusicboosters@gmail.com. All proceeds support the music programs to help pay for sheet music, instruments, maintenance, attire, transportation, events and more.
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On Saturday September 16, from 8:00 to 10:30 AM, join us for the annual Music Booster Pancake Breakfast at the DVHS quad. DVHS Orchestra, Band, and Choir will perform throughout the morning while our volunteers serve plates of hot pancakes! Click here to help!
Pancake Breakfast tickets are available on our futurefund. They are $10 per person, $5 for students ages 12 and under, and free for children 5 and under. Tickets are included in the Platinum Level.
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Come for the Run and Stay for the Fun at the
40th Annual Run for Education
Sunday, October 8, 2023, | 8AM - 2PM
Don’t miss out on the 40th Annual Run for Education on Sunday, October 8 at 2700 Camino Ramon, adjacent to City Center Bishop Ranch. Walk, run, roll, or stroll! The event includes a 5K, 10K, Mini Run, Friendship Run, plus Expo for Education featuring: a 360-video booth experience, face painter, balloon artist, kids’ zone, live bands, food, refreshing drinks, and more!
It’s a great opportunity to support your DVHS. For any questions, please contact goyalpuneet@gmail.com, chair,
RFE DVHS.
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PTA Reflections
Theme for 2023 - 2024 is "I am Hopeful because..."
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The PTA Reflections Art Program has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969! The California State PTA, its members, families and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education. Reflections encourages students of all ages to:
· Unleash creative talents and be inspired
· Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
· Experience the fun and joy of making art
· Tap into critical thinking skills to create art inspired by the
annual theme
· Receive positive recognition for their original works of art.
Arts Categories
Students from Grade 9-12 and Special Artist (all grades), are welcomed to participate and submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 10/13/23
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SRVUSD Seeks Parcel Tax Oversight Committee Members
The nine member (plus one alternate) committee provides oversight for the Board of Education to ensure that the funds are spent as intended by the voters of the parcel tax. The committee meets at least twice per year and reports on an annual basis to the Board and community on how the funds have been spent. All meetings are open to the public.
Currently there are openings for three member positions and one alternate to be appointed by the Board of Education at their regular meeting on October 10, 2023. Parcel Tax committee members serve a two-year term. They cannot be compensated and cannot serve more than two consecutive terms. Members must reside within the boundaries of the SRVUSD and must be registered voters. SRVUSD employees or officials of the district, as well as vendors, contractors and consultants are not eligible to serve as members.
Applications are available on our Parcel Tax Committee webpage. The deadline for submitting the application is 3:00 p.m. on September 11, 2023. For additional information, please contact Sandra Corsetti in the Business Office, at scorsetti@srvusd.net.
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Become a 2023-2024 Member of DVHS Parent-Teacher-Student Association |
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DVHS PTSA welcomes you back to school and invites you to join PTSA! By joining, your annual membership and any additional donations support our work focused on our DVHS community. We do not fundraise - everything we do is reliant on membership and donations. We welcome members to attend meetings and presentations, join a committee, or volunteer if you see something of interest.
DVHS PTSA is a 501(c)(3) organization. Consult your tax advisor for the deductibility of your membership/donation. Membership and donations are also eligible for corporate matching if your employer has a matching program.
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DISNEY GRAD NITE Information |
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Our senior Grad Nite at Disneyland is on May 17, 2024! Registration is open until September 19th, 2023. If you do not register by 9/19, you will be placed on the WAITLIST. Go to gradweek.com to register now! Take a look at this flyer for more information.
The trip can be paid in full or in $100 monthly payments with the total trip cost being $529. The full payment is due by February 28, 2024. If you miss a payment date, you will be placed on the WAITLIST.
INSTRUCTIONS TO REGISTER:
2. Enter our zip code (94582), school name (Dougherty Valley High School), and graduation date (6/6/2024)
3. Select our group (Dougherty Valley High) & trip and click continue.
4. Enter your personal information.
5. Enter your payment information and confirm your registration!
If you have any questions, email 203665@students.srvusd.net
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Open to All SRVUSD Students (K-12)
Gale Ranch MPR - Sept 14, 2023 - 7:00-8:00pm!
Destination Imagination® (DI) is an outside-of-school, project-based educational program that inspires and equips students to become the next generation of innovators and leaders. Teams in our program improve in creative thinking, critical thinking and collaborative problem solving. Our participants experience the creative process, develop new friendships and learn to work together.
Students in grades kindergarten through university can participate, with up to seven members per team. All Students in SRVUSD are invited to attend. Each team needs an adult Team Manager who helps students stay on track but does not directly help the team develop their solution to the DI Challenge. Team Managers are typically parents or other volunteers.
Please join us for an Information Session to learn more. Bring your students since teams may be formed during the meeting.
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Update Your Newsletter Subscription |
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If you or your child will be at a different school site this coming school year, please take a moment to update your email list subscriptions to make sure that you receive summer communications. This is necessary because our newsletter/email lists do not get updated until after Labor Day. Just click on the Update Profile link down in the footer of this message and check the lists that you want to be on (and uncheck any you no longer want). This is also the place to update your email address if you've changed it.
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All are welcome -- parents, family members, students, teachers, staff, and community members. Choose the school or specialty lists that best suit your interests. This is a great time for current 8th-grade families to join their high school lists. High School students interested in receiving their high school newsletters are also welcome to subscribe!
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Parents of 2021 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. |
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