September/October Parent Newsletter
Biology
Students in Biology used chalk markers and play dough to create models of cell organelles! Students also had to know the function of each organelle and explain to the teacher how the organelles work together to keep the cell alive. What a creative way for students to demonstrate knowledge!
Art
DHS students Hermione Valdes, Isabelle Walker, Anastasia Freeze, and Taylor Moore jumped at the opportunity to participate in the 2024 Gwinnett County Hispanic Latino Heritage Month! The 48x48 inch canvas painting representing the Hispanic Culture will be displayed for one year in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center Community Outreach Board of Commissioners' office then returned to our school which we will add as a permanent display.
Chrous
DHS Chorus students visited UGA this month for UGA Choral Day. They made music with over 1.000 singers from over 45 different high school choirs and the amazing singers at UGA!
Chemistry
Ms. Wallace, Ms. Griffiths, and Mr. Jones' Chemistry students presented The Periodic Table of Elements in a variety of creative ways!
AP Human Geography
AP Human Geography students made Population Policy Propaganda posters for their demographics unit!
Senior Info Night
DHS Counselors hosted a Senior Information Night where they shared important information about graduation requirements, postsecondary options, scholarships, and more! Click here to view their presentation if you missed it!
AP Physics C
Mr. Cummings’ AP Physics C students conducted an experiment to determine the exact moment they needed to let go of a water balloon from the top of the bleachers for it to land on Mr. Cummings while he was walking below. Mr. Cummings provided students with a distance at which to drop the balloon and they used this distance along with Mr. Cummings’ velocity and the acceleration of the falling water balloon to calculate the exact second to drop the balloon. Prior to this experiment, they tested their equation in the lab using a moving cart with a cup and a dropped ball.
Apalachee HS Tributes
Students at DHS stepped up to show support to our neighbors at Apalachee High School after the tragic events that took place there on September 4. Students signed tribute banners, had a "Navy Out" in honor of them, and showed their support in many other ways. We stand by AHS.
Falcon 30
Mr. Peterson & Mr. Berube’s Falcon 30 classes are Video Games interest groups! They recently had an inter-class retro video games tournament!
Senior Social Studies
All Senior Social Studies classes visited the Media Center for a lesson that gave them the opportunity to register to vote and to learn more about how to be informed voters. Over 100 students registered to vote!
Spirit Week- Celebrity Day
Check out these DHS faculty & staff participating in Celebrity Day as part of Spirit Week! Our clerks dressed up as Paparazzi for all of the celebrities in the building!
Spirit Week- Pajama Day
Check out these DHS faculty & staff participating in Pajama Day as part of Spirit Week!
October 16- Deadline to order Senior Ads for the Yearbook
The deadline for purchasing Senior Ads for the yearbook is October 16. Go to YearbookOrderCenter.com and enter the school code 25024 to purchase ads and yearbooks!
October 18 - Orchestra Performing at KSU Orchestra Invitational
The Chamber Orchestra will be performing at the KSU Orchestra Invitational on Friday, October 18th. This prestigious event includes a performance at the Bailey Center for the Performing Arts with a renowned clinician and taking in a performance by the KSU Symphony Orchestra
October 22- Cinema Drive Interactive Teen Driving Program @ 6 PM in the DHS Commons
As a part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, Dacula High School will be hosting Cinema Drive, A FREE 3D Interactive Teen Driving Program on October 22nd from 6-7pm in the DHS Commons area for FREE! Click here to register.
October 22- ASVAB Test Offered
If you're interested in enlisting in the military, you will need to take the ASVAB. DHS is offering the ASVAB on Tuesday, October 22, and you can register for it here.
October 22- Grayson Technical Education Program Open House @ Grayson HS, 5:30-7:30pm
You're invited to meet the Grayson Tech instructors and students to see what Grayson Tech is all about! Bring your family & friends! Learn about their 12 Career & Technical Pathways for rising Juniors and Seniors. Programs include Audio-Video Technology & Film, Commercial Photography, Culinary Arts, Cybersecurity, Entrepreneurship, Exercise Physiology, Graphic Design, Law Enforcement/Forensic Science, Music Industry, Networking & Cloud Computing, Sports Medicine, and Veterinary Science.
October 24-26 - Dacula Falcon Theatre presents "Witches in Salem?!"
The theatre department is gearing up for their performance of "Witches!? In Salem?! (a brief & true narrative edition)" for the Region 8-6A One Act Play Competition on Tuesday, October 29th at the Lawrenceville Arts Center.
In preparation for the competition, they will be doing three preview performances for the community on October 24th, 25th, and 26th - at 7 pm at Dacula High School. Tickets are available on GoFan. Follow their Instagram for behind-the-scenes photos and performance updates @daculafalcontheatre
Synopsis: Witches!? In Salem?! is a darkly comedic, yet (mostly) historically accurate take on the Salem Witch Trials and all the (mostly) historically accurate horrors which may occur when populism runs rampant, injustice is a day-to-day occurrence, and a rigid religious minority sets the laws of the land. A companion, or an alternative, to a certain other Salem play you probably read in high school.
Important Info from the Registrar's Office
Juniors:
ALL Juniors that are over 16 need to present proof of receiving a meningitis booster after they turn 16 years of age.
You must provide an updated Georgia 3231 Immunization Form to Dacula High School. It is also a required document if your student plans to continue their education after high school. Meningitis is a serious bacterial illness that affects the brain and spinal cord. Georgia law requires students to be vaccinated against this disease unless they have a documented exemption. Please forward your student's updated GA3231 Immunization form to the Registrar's office, or via e-mail to tammi.boswell@gcpsk12.org.
Applying to College?
Official transcripts to accompany the application can be ordered through your MyPaymentsPlus account. You'll also need to order a final transcript at the end of the school year after Semester 2 is complete.
Moving, or Moved?
Please contact the Registrar's office to make arrangements to update your student's address on record and to receive an updated bus pass. This will also be the address used to forward any important mailings and grade reports.
GCPS Student Device Fees 2024-2025
In the event your Chromebook is lost, please contact your local school. Please note that the number of incidents does not reset each school year. In the event your Chromebook is damaged, please contact your local school. Please note that the number of incidents does not reset each school year. Lost and/or damage fine amounts are listed below. These fees are effective July 1, 2024.
Chromebook Loss: $200
Chromebook Damage: $25
Charger Loss and/or Damage: $25
Scholastic Images
Scholastic Images will visit Dacula High School on October 15, November 12, December 17, January 21, February 25, April 15 (for cap and gown delivery), and May 13 to answer questions, collect orders and payment, and provide information about cap and gown purchases, senior dues, letter jackets, class rings, and much more!
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LETTER JACKETS: Letter Jacket Orders for any student who has earned a letter!
-Bring proof that you earned your letter (actual award letter or certificate) and a $150 deposit to get the order started!
-We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!
CLASS RINGS: Class Ring Orders for any junior or senior!
-Bring payment in full for the Mascot Ring Special ($333.85)!
-Bring $100 deposit for Ultrium metal or $200 deposit for all other metals!
-We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!
SENIORS: Seniors, pay your Dacula Senior Dues (which includes your Cap/Gown/Tassel) and check it off your list!
-Payment required in full at time of order. (Cash, Check, or Card with $4.95 processing fee)
VISIT SCHOLASTICIMAGES.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION!
2024-2025 Yearbooks
Visit YearbookOrderCenter.com and enter the school code 25024 to purchase yearbooks! The deadline to purchase a yearbook is January 31.
Book Mobile 5K- November 2
GCPS Library Media Services is hosting their annual Book Mobile 5K in the fall this year (it's normally the first weekend in May). This year, you can participate in the 5K benefiting the GCPS Book Mobile program on November 2 at 8 AM! Click here to register!
Senior Yearbook Ads
The deadline for purchasing Senior Ads for the yearbook is October 16. Go to YearbookOrderCenter.com and enter the school code 25024 to purchase ads and yearbooks!
Senior Fees
Please keep in mind the following:
- Senior fees must be paid in order to participate in any senior activity, including the graduation ceremony.
- There is no itemizing fees based on activity.
- Be sure to pay early- there will be a cut-off date for participation in activities.
- Students must check their school email regularly
Ms. Matos- TOTY Finalist
We celebrated our Teacher of the Year and finalists at our September Faculty Meeting! A huge thank you to all of the businesses who donated to help us make them feel special!
Mr. Cummings- TOTY!
We celebrated our Teacher of the Year and finalists at our September Faculty Meeting! A huge thank you to all of the businesses who donated to help us make them feel special!
