Delran High School Broadcast

Delran High School, an inclusive learning community, provides educational opportunities for intellectual development while valuing the importance of cultural diversity and tradition.

Hello DHS Community!

Well, it's been a busy couple of weeks since I last sent out a Broadcast! As many of you heard, we had an internet outage that left all students off of the network for the entire day! We have recovered and will never take Wi-Fi for granted ever again!

This week we had two assemblies, one on SmartPass and the second for our Freshmen - Juniors on Course Selection for next year!

SmartPass is an electronic pass system that uses the Chromebooks to issue a student pass that has also been in use at DMS for two years. We did this for several reasons, most importantly, controlling the number of students in an area at a time. In conjunction with this, we have also locked the bathrooms between periods to do the same. Vaping is an epidemic with today's high school students and we, as a school, cannot turn a blind eye to the situation. Students who wanted to use the bathroom felt uneasy as the bathrooms were crowded with students vaping. In addition, we have had a growing amount of damage in the bathrooms and now we have a way of tracking who was in the bathroom to narrow down those responsible. For those who know me, this is certainly the last thing that I want to do; however, when it comes to the safety of our students, that will always be the primary variable in my decision-making. I can say that as much as the students were unhappy with the culture change, there have been very few issues to date.

In addition, all students must use their school-issued ID to access the bathrooms during school hours. They need their ID to sign-out of lunch to use the restroom or to visit the media center. They also need these IDs in the main office to sign-in late and to leave early. These IDs are very expensive and the replacement cost is $10. We ask that you reenforce this with your child at home.

Yesterday, I held meetings with our Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors regarding course selection for next year. I sent an email on Monday outlining the placement process as well as the waiver process. You can find all documents related to scheduling for the 2024-25 school year on the Program of Studies/Scheduling Documents page of our website. All students will meet with their counselors between Tuesday, February 13th and Spring Break. Please be patient as they need to meet with over 200 students each during this time.

Senior Trip Parent Meeting

There will be a mandatory parent meeting on Thursday, February 15th for senior parents who will be attending the class trip. The meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 in the Performing Arts Center.

President's Day Weekend

Please be reminded that the students will have next Friday, February 16th and Monday, February 19th off for President's Day Weekend!

Science Fair

The DHS Science Fair will take place on February 20th, 2024. I look forward to announcing the winners in my next Broadcast!

Mean Girls

Please see the advertisement below for the DHS production of Mean Girls, High School Edition. Please note that this production is PG13.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact me at dfinkle@delranschools.org or (856) 461-6100 x3005.

Congratulations to students who made the Honor Roll

and Principal's List for the second marking period.

Ms. Meloche, the DHS Athletic Trainer, will now be proudly offering an award of “Rehabber of the Month” for all participating student-athletes in-season and out of season. This award will go to one student-athlete each month that has diligently rehabbed an injury in the athletic training room. The student-athlete whom receives this award will have exhibited 6 important key points – Came to treatment each day, set attainable goals for themselves, worked hard each day, cleaned up after themselves, and had a positive mindset. The student-athlete that wins this award will receive a $10 gift card!

Morris R. Burton Performing Arts Center

*Rated PG13 - This performance may not be suitable for younger children, please use your discretion

Friday, February 23th @ 7:00pm

Saturday, February 24th @ 7:00 pm

Sunday, February 25th @ 2:00 pm

Friday, March 1st @ 7:00 pm

Saturday, March 2nd @ 7:00 pm

Go HERE to purchase tickets!

• In no particular order: Love, insult, praise, misery, admiration, prejudice, longing, fighting, infatuation, death, revelry, blood, happiness, murder, renewal, betrayal, sacrifice, and acceptance. You guessed it! Miss Schreiner and Mrs. Hayes' College Prep English classes are reading Romeo and Juliet. The students can insult you using Shakespeare's taunts, and they can read his speeches in iambic pentameter. By the end, they will see that the oft touted "Greatest Love Story of All Time" is anything but!

• What classes averaged 90 and 88 on their most recent vocabulary quizzes? Miss Schreiner and Mrs. Hayes' students learned how to make their own Quizlets to prepare for their most recent quiz, and it shows in the improved scores. This is a tool the students will be able to use on material in most of their other subjects to make learning easier and a little more fun. It's already the second week of February, so in Canvas, students discussed their progress toward their Quarter 3 goals and any New Year's Resolutions they made.

• Mx. Obst’s CP Forms of Literature and Composition classes are culminating our Coming of Age Unit with a literary analysis essay that focuses on how Scout’s maturation in To Kill a Mockingbird builds themes.

• Mx. Obst’s Honors British Literature classes have begun to read Hamlet and created original hand-drawn character maps that show the relationships between characters in the play.

• In Ms. Calderon’s Honor's Spanish II, we are comparing and contrasting Delran to local cities like Philly and Ocean City. We are incorporating comparisons statements we already knew with new vocabulary about cities. We began with a writing assignment and we are going to do speaking activities on Friday.

• Mrs. Zamichieli’s French II students are designing their dream home using French vocabulary.

• Spanish CP4 students just completed their Shark Tank projects on the environment. Classes invited "guest sharks" (teachers) to come hear the pitches on their products.
  

DHS Science Fair is Tuesday, February 20, 2024 in the Media Center

Fair judging is during the day

Open to the public directly after school

Coriell Science Fair is Saturday, March 16, 2024 in the Media Center

Make sure to bookmark www.coriell.org/education/science-fair, where you can access Stem Wizard and stay current with important Fair updates.

Winners of Coriell move on to the Delaware Valley Regional Science Fair in April, with the ability to move onto Broadcom’s National Fair.

For more information, students should email their Science Fair Advisors

DHS Advisors, Ms. Siobhan McVay and Ms. Saba Kennedy-Flomo, smcvay@delranschools.org; skennedy@delranschools.org

To purchase your 2023-2024 Yearbook! Please do so by using the link below:

https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A05089250

If you have any questions, please let Mrs. Worman know.

• 2/10 ACT
  
• 2/10 Saturday Detention
• 2/15 Senior Trip Parent Meeting 7:00 pm
• 2/16 Staff in-service Day (no classes)
• 2/19 Presidents' Day - SCHOOL CLOSED
• 2/20 DHS Science Fair
• 2/20 BOE Meeting 7:30 pm
• 2/23 Spring Musical 7:00 pm
• 2/24 Saturday Detention
• 2/24 Spring Musical 7:00 pm
• 2/25 Spring Musical 2:00 pm
• 2/27 Interim Grades on Portal
• 3/1 Spring Musical 7:00 pm
• 3/2 - Spring Musical 7:00 pm

Next Meeting - 2/13/2024 @ 7:30 DHS Media Center

Save the Date

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Letter to Senior Parents.

The Delran MS/HS PTA is selling personalized yard signs for any 2024 graduate, for both 12th grade and 8th grade.

The yard signs are approximately 18” X 24” and include yard stakes.

The signs will be ready for pickup on May 7, 2024 at DHS.

Orders accepted now through March 15, 2024. ++(no late orders will be accepted!)++

ORDER HERE: https://delran-mshs-pta-6972.mycheddarup.com

Please contact Paula Nunes (PAULA0502@VERIZON.NET ) with any questions

*Signs will have 2024 and the respective school name

The New Jersey Department of Human Services is pleased to support “Cover All Kids,” an expansion of NJ FamilyCare to all of New Jersey’s children, regardless of their immigration status. Children who do not have lawful presence in the U.S., live in New Jersey, and whose family income qualifies are eligible to receive NJ FamilyCare health care coverage. NJ FamilyCare provides a variety of health services, such as doctor/specialist visits, mental health, vision, dental, vaccinations, and a number of other benefits to keep children healthy. To find out more about Cover All Kids, please visit nj.gov/coverallkids to learn more.

Course selection for the 2024-2024 school year is underway. Students can access needed materials online. Counselors will begin individual meetings with students on February 13th. Counselors will meet with students in the Class of 2027, then 2026, then 2025 with the goal of meeting all students by late March. Scheduling is not first come, first served, meaning there is no rush to be seen first and no impact to being seen last. We appreciate your patience.

Please note that waivers are due February 28th without exception. That means that students should NOT wait to meet with the counselor to submit any waivers. Waivers can be picked up and returned in the Guidance Office.

Class of 2024

Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA): NOW AVAILABLE

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a necessary form for any student seeking financial assistance to further their education in the 2024-2025 school year, is now available on a limited basis.

Students are strongly encouraged to actively manage their various application portals for school-specific announcements and direction related to financial aid.

HESSA
The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is Now Available

Scholarship Opportunities

Students can supplement any federal, state and institutional aid that they may qualify for with private and corporate scholarships. Goingmerry.com and fastweb.com are reliable scholarship search engines. Local scholarships will be publicized by the Guidance Department throughout the year.

See info for The Mason Williams Memorial Scholarship listed below under the Scholarship Spotlight.

Midyear Grade Reports

Senior students still awaiting admissions decisions are encouraged to frequently check their applicant portals at the colleges and universities where they have applied. If a mid-year grade report is requested, students should Inbox their counselor to prompt its delivery.

Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC)

Rowan College at Burlington County will be hosting an Information Session for potential applicants on February 13th from 6-7pm. Please RSVP here.

Class of 2024 and 2025

College Admissions Testing - ACT/SAT

Despite many colleges and universities maintaining their “test-optional” admissions programs, ALL college-bound students at Delran High School are encouraged to test! An explanation of “test-optional” admissions can be found here.

Students will register for the SAT at www.collegeboard.org

Students will register for the ACT at www.act.org

Fee waivers for both assessments are available for those students who qualify for Free & Reduced Lunch. Not sure if you qualify? Complete the appropriate form and return it to the Main Office.

Exploring In-State College Options

Choosing to attend an in-state college or university offers many benefits and often lowers the cost of attendance for students. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESSA) publishes an annual directory of all New Jersey higher education options. Hard copies of this publication are available for pick up in the Guidance Office. An electronic version can be found here.

Prospective College Athletes

Delran High School is proud of its athletic traditions and success. Students hoping to incorporate athletics in their college search should familiarize themselves with the NCAA’s eligibility requirements and recruiting protocols.

All Classes

Burlington County Young Adult Job Fair

The Burlington County Commissioners and the Burlington County Workforce Development Board Youth Council will host a job fair for young adults, age 16 or older on Thursday, April 11 from 4:30-7pm at Human Services, 795 Woodlane Road, Westampton.

Working Papers for Minors

All New Jersey minors are required to have working papers as a condition of employment. Working papers have been available for pick-up in the Main Office. Beginning on June 1, 2023 working papers will only be accessible online and will be handled by employers and prospective minor employees, not the school. More specific information can be found here.

Mason Williams was an exemplary Delran High School student who appreciated the need for education and training even as he lamented the inequities that exist in the traditional educational system. He strongly believed that all students, regardless of current academic standing, should be given access to the necessary tools, resources and support needed in order to be successful in school and life.

It is in this spirit that The Mason Williams’ Memorial Scholarship was created. The foundation will provide financial support to three graduating seniors to use for attendance at a reputable two-year or 4-year college or trade school.

Applications are due by March 17, 2024.

Virtual College Exploration is for all New Jersey Students. Explore this website as a great resource with over 150 recorded webinars!!

The Delran Girls Wrestling team celebrated their senior night on February 7th. The Bears came away with a victory over BCIT West. The girls left all of their energy on the mat and look to make noise at the Regional tournament on February 25th.

The Delran Bowling team season has come to an end. The Bears will find out who they will be competing against in the NJSIAA South Group 2 tournament that starts next week. Congratulations to all of the bowlers who have put in many hours at the alley.

The Delran Swim team is ended the season with a 5-5 record. The team had great success throughout the season and improved on their times each time in the pool. Congratulations to Campbell Willard who has qualified for the state individual tournament that takes place on March 2nd at GCIT.

The Delran Unified Bowling team is 4-2 so far and looking to add another win when they compete against Cherry Hill West at Laurel Lanes on February 14th. Go to the alley and support our Bears.

Additional important information:

1. No dogs allowed on the property

2. No smoking allowed on the property

3. Fitness Center permission form

• If your child is interested in using the fitness center after school, please print out this form and turn into the main office.

Delran High School and the Delran Athletic Department would like to remind all spectators about the expectations at all home and away contests. This information can be found in the Delran High School Athletic Handbook.

SPECTATOR’S CODE (Family & Friends)

The larger school community has an interest and investment in the success of our Athletic Program. These adults play a key role in reinforcing the educational goals of our program. Therefore, we expect these important program supporters to do the following:

• Be a positive role model through their behavior at athletic contests.
• Show respect for the opposing players, coaches, spectators, and support groups.
• Be respectful of all officials’ decisions.
• Recognize and show appreciation for an outstanding play by either team.
• Praise student-athletes in their attempt to improve themselves as students, as athletes, and as people.
• Gain an understanding and appreciation for the rules of the sport.
• Reinforce our alcohol, tobacco, and other drug-free policies by refraining from the use of any such substances before and during athletic contests.
• Remember that admission to a school athletic event is a privilege to observe the contest.

If you are unable to attend home DHS contests, the main gym possesses a Pixellot camera that allows you to live stream contests from the comfort of your own home or any internet device. Use the following website in order to subscribe to the NFHS Network, https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/delran-high-school-delran-nj. In order to watch the games live, you must subscribe. It is a paid streaming service. The cost is $11.99 per month which allows you to watch all home basketball games and wrestling matches, as well as any away contests by schools who also use the Pixellot system. A portion of your subscription goes back to the Delran High School Athletic Department.

Any students who are interested in signing up for a Spring 2024 sport at DHS, Realtime is the location for all registration. The registration process will be in the Parent Portal and will be open on Friday, January 12th. In order to access the Parent Portal, you must:

1. Answer the questions that Mr. Finkle has provided
2. Once the questions are answered, you will have access to the Parent Portal
3. Select the Sign up link on the left side of the page
4. Locate the particular sport that you wish to sign your child up for.
5. Review and acknowledge the documents that are contained for your desired sport.
6. Once you have acknowledged the documents, you will be able to select sign up for your chosen sport.

In addition to registering for a sport, you must have the following completed in order to participate:

1. A valid physical
1. Turn in any new physicals to the main office as soon as they are completed
2. These forms can be found in the main office
2. Asthma Treatment Plan
1. This form needs to be completed with the physician if your child currently has asthmas or using an inhaler
2. This form can be found in the main office
3. If your child has vision that is worse than 20/40 in either eye, you must turn in a clearance note from an eye doctor with the completed physical
4. NJDOE Health History Update Questionnaire must be turned in to the main office before participation can occur. They are attached to the hard copies of the physical in the main office.

If you are interested in being a part of the Unified Track team for Spring 2024, please register online through the Parent Portal in Realtime after January 12th. The season goes from March 21st to May 23rd. This program is a great way to meet new people and lots of fun. For more information about Unified Sports, check out https://www.sonj.org/sports/unified-sports/ If you are interested, please email Coach Sheeran at ksheeran@delranschools.org.