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    For Freshmen:
    Freshmen Calendar and Checklist

    Parents-- Step by step, you can help your child make informed decisions about his or her education, do well academically, learn about colleges, and find the best possible opportunities for a college education. Following is a checklist that is designed to help you and your child throughout the freshman year. The list speaks directly to your child, although he or she may need your help.

    • Consider taking honors courses.
    • Review your 4 year plan developed at your middle school.
    • Familiarize yourself with DHS graduation requirements and courses available in upcoming year.
    • Attend the Freshman Orientation to help familiarize yourself with the new school and class.
    • Come up with a list of colleges/universities that interest you; academic or vocational. Familiarize yourself with the requirements for acceptance.
    • If you are an athlete looking to compete at the college level, look into eligibility requirements through the NCAA at: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
    • Start a pattern of working hard and studying.
    • Take the most rigorous courses available.
    • Get to know your counselor; discuss post high school plans.
    • Look into joining clubs and organizations. See the complete list in your student planner.
    • Start community service/volunteer work. Begin a file that contains hours and activities documented.
    • Monitor your progress toward earning the Millennium Scholarship and understand what is needed to remain qualified. 
    • Review your 4 year plan and begin looking into academic and elective courses to prepare you for your goals after high school.
    • Review course selection with your counselor during the registration process.
    • Start to think about what you will do during summer. Consider internships, jobs, or volunteer activities. See the Programs and Opportunities listed in the DHS counseling website for a variety of summer opportunities. 
    • Enjoy! Relax.
    • Read books, journals, magazines… anything that appeals to you.
    • Consider visiting a college/university that is on your list.

    Douglas High school 

    1670 Hwy 88
    Minden, NV 89423
    (775)782-5136 | (775) 782-7039 Fax

    Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm

    Mission Statement

    Dedicated to graduate all, we challenge, empower, and inspire each other to be great.

    Vision Statement

    Growing a thriving, curious educational community that is committed to the learning of ALL

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    Accessibility | Non-Discrimination | Title IX

    © 2019 Douglas High School

    The Douglas County School District does not knowingly discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity or expression or political affiliation in admission or access to, treatment, or participation in its programs and activities. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. All programs, classes, and opportunities are available to all students.
     
    Complaints brought on behalf of students alleging discrimination based on disability shall be handled in accordance to Douglas County School District Administrative Regulation 103, 104.
     
    If you have questions or concerns contact your school teacher, counselor, administrator, or the DCSD Equal Opportunity Officer.

     

    DCSD Equal Opportunity Officer

    Joe Girdner
    Executive Director of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator
    1638 Mono Avenue, Minden, Nevada 89423
    Phone: (775) 782-7177 | email: jgirdner@dcsd.k12.nv.us

    Douglas County School District

    1638 Mono Avenue, Minden, Nevada 89423

    (775) 782-5134 Phone | (775) 782-3162 Fax 

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