September 29 - Powder Puff Game

October 2 - Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 4 & 5 - Homecoming

October 7 - DCSC School Board Meeting

October 14-18 - Fall Break

In a little less than two weeks, on October 2nd, we will be hosting parent-teacher conferences. The annual event is open to all parents and guardians who wish to meet with their child’s teacher.

Teachers will reach out to those families where a scholar is earning less than a C- in that specific course. They will be inviting you to find a time to come in and discuss your student’s grade.

Even with all the advanced technology available to us to make connecting with others possible, nothing will beat a face-to-face meeting. Please take advantage of this time we have made available to you.

Thank you for the opportunity to meet and continue planning for every student's success.

Dr. P.J. Hamann

Principal

Greetings,

As I emphasized last week, it is essential to ensure that students spend the maximum amount of time in class, as this is a critical factor in their academic success. I would like to take this opportunity to discuss our new tardy policy for this year. The policy is designed to support our students in developing punctuality and understanding the importance of being on time.

There is often a misconception that being late to class only affects the student who is tardy. This is not accurate, as frequent tardiness can significantly disrupt the learning environment and become a distraction for others. When a student enters the classroom after the bell has rung, it may require the teacher to pause instruction to explain what the class is working on or to help the tardy student catch up. This takes away valuable instructional time and individual support that could otherwise be provided to students in need.

To address this, we have made two important changes to our tardy policy this year. First, if a student is tardy to school, it will be counted as a tardy unless appropriate documentation is provided. This aligns with our current attendance policy, where even if a parent calls in, the absence still accumulates unless proper documentation is submitted. Second, tardies will now be accumulated across all classes, rather than being tracked individually for each class as was previously the case. We understand that ongoing construction has created challenges with the availability of restrooms and the convenience of certain pathways due to some hallways being closed. To accommodate this, we have added an additional three minutes to our passing periods. It is crucial that students arrive on time and are ready to learn when class begins.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. I also recommend reviewing our handbook for more details on the updated tardy policy.

Thank you,

Mr. Kyle Owens

Assistant Principal

DCHS doors open at 8:15 AM for students to enter the building. If a student arrives prior to that, they will have to wait outside. Our vestibule is getting too crowded in the mornings, and it's making it difficult for staff to get through. Also, please do not drop off students before 7:30 AM as we do not have staff available to monitor them.

We appreciate your help with this!

If your student will be absent or tardy, please notify the office by calling 317-745-6431 or emailing hsattendance@danville.k12.in.us.

If your student needs to be released early, please contact the office early in the day to avoid classroom interruptions and to make sure your student is released in a timely manner. Thank you!

DCHS Warriors All-Sports Passes are back! Passes can be purchased at any time at https://danvilleathletics.com/Tickets. Senior citizens, who are also Danville residents, are eligible for a free, lifetime Silver Pass. Interested individuals must stop by the DCSC administration office, in person, to obtain this pass.

Please contact the Athletic Department at 317-745-3929 with further questions.

Students can enter the building at 8:15 AM and may congregate in the cafeteria and commons areas until 8:25 AM when they are permitted to go to their classrooms. If you drop off your student prior to 8:15 AM, they will have to wait outside.

As a reminder, student Chromebooks have a protection policy against accidental damage. This policy requires that the case must remain on the Chromebook at all times. Damage that takes place without the case could be subject to a repair fee.

Returning students can have Chromebook issues addressed before school or Monday through Thursday during their lunch. See Mrs. McQuinn in the Student Support Center (adjacent to the cafeteria).

As a reminder, students are prohibited from receiving food deliveries from restaurants or third-party vendors during the academic day. Parents are still allowed to drop off lunch for their children. Any food delivered prior to the end of the school day from a third party will not be accessible to the student. For after-school events, students can have food items delivered, but these must be placed on a cart on the exterior of the building. This cart will be accessible from the main office only after the academic day concludes. This policy is established to maintain the safety and security of the school environment. We appreciate your cooperation.

Students planning to drive to school will need to purchase a parking pass. To register, please use the link that corresponds to your class:

Class of 2025

Class of 2026

Class of 2027

Class of 2028

Once students register, they can bring their payment to the front office and pick up their pass at the same time.

One thing to note....if your student already has a parking pass, they do not need to register/pay for another pass this year. The pass they received last year is good until they graduate. If your student has misplaced their pass, they will need to stop in the main office to get a replacement. There is a $10 charge to replace a pass.

If your student is driving a different vehicle this year and already has a parking permit, they will need to stop in the front office to update that information.

School Pictures - Senior retakes will be October 11th.

ID Cards & Lanyards - All students are required to have a current ID card. Please stop by the main office if you were not at WWD. Effective this year, students and staff are required to wear their school issued lanyards & ID cards during the school day.

Yearbooks - Yearbooks can be purchased for $65 by clicking/scanning the adjacent QR code.

Your lunch time is connected to your Period 4 teacher.

MAIN OFFICE: 317-745-6431, 317-745-3908 (fax)

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT: 317-745-3929

EMAIL: hsattendance@danville.k12.in.us

ADDRESS: 100 Warrior Way, Danville, IN 46122

WEBSITE: https://hs.danville.k12.in.us/

MISSION: We commit to maximize our students' success through personalized experiences, so they make a difference in any community.

CORE VALUES: Empathy, Excellence, Initiative, Integrity, Personal Growth, Responsiveness