Dartmouth High School

News & Upcoming Events

	Special Guest today We are delighted to inform the Dartmouth High School Community that Justin Trudeau, former teacher and Canadian political leader, is spending this afternoon (Friday, May 24) from 1-3 pm at Dartmouth High. He will meet with our grades 11 and 12 students to discuss Student Engagement and Health Living with an extended question and answer period. We welcome him to Dartmouth High!!
	Floor Wars 12 2v2 Youth Bboy Battles featuring metro's hottest bboys and bgirls Friday, May 24th 7-9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $2 at the door DJ Double A Fine Arts Night Wednesday, May 29th from 7-9 p.m. FREE ART MUSIC DRAMA DANCE With exhibits and performances by Dance 11, Drama 11 and 12, Art 10, 11, and 12, Multimedia 12 and our Music Program
	My Best Friend's Closet On May 27 and 28, My Best Friend's Closet will be happening. Have you ever seen something in your friend's closet that you would like to wear? Well, here's your chance! The used fashions will be put on display for viewing and taking. That's right, FREE CLOTHES! Take what you like. Anyone can browse and get some new to you fashions. NOTE: it is only open to the public from 6:00pm - 8:00pm each evening.
	Exam Information The 2013 Exam schedule is now available. Please take a moment to review the schedule and, if necessary, fill out and return a conflict form to the office. Exam Schedule Important Info Re: Exams Conflict Form Exam exemption forms will be available on June 6th
	Coming to DHS in September? Click here for important information about coming to Dartmouth High. (good news is, you're gonna love it here)
	Europe Trip 2015 Interested in going to London, Paris and the Normandy beaches during March Break of 2015? If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Schaus at eschaus@hrsb.ca
	Yearbooks are now available to be purchased in advance. Click here to order yours!
	This year all English 12, English 12 Advanced, English Communications 12, Math 12 and Advanced Math 12 students will write a common assessment during the examination period. These will be similar to the Provincial Nova Scotia examinations that students used to write. These exams will be common across the Halifax Regional School Board. *Students are NOT permitted to exempt these examinations.* Students are permitted to exempt *ANY OTHER* examination for which they meet the criteria.
	Interested in hosting an International Student? Click below for the flyer: NSPIP Information Contact Melissa at malexander@hrsb.ns.ca or call 476-6663 for more information
	“Making DHS Better” We need your help Click here for info.
	Students and parents: Are you using PowerSchool? Here's why you need to be!
	Dartmouth High School is now on Twitter! Follow us @Dartmouth_High (http://www.twitter.com/dartmouth_high) for announcements
	Registration at Dartmouth High for 2012-13 School Year *** Please be advised that you may experience lengthy wait times in registering as we will also be accommodating the rush of students who have begun classes and require assistance as well. 1. In order to register at Dartmouth High School, students must live with a parent or legal guardian in the Dartmouth High area. 2. To determine whether you live in the Dartmouth High School area and to download a registration form visit www.hrsb.ns.ca and select ‘Student Registration’ from the Quick Links drop-down menu. 3. Registration of students will take place in Student Services with a guidance counselor: Ms. Adams (surnames A-K) or Ms. Cameron (surnames L-Z). On registration day a parent or legal guardian must accompany the new student and be in possession of the following documentation: a) A junior high grade 9 report card or a high school transcript showing marks for all completed courses from previous school (in English). b) Proof of residency such as a current utility bill, lease agreement, etc. c) Proof of your child's date of birth (birth certificate or passport) d) Student’s Nova Scotia Health Card number. e) Guardianship information and/or proof of citizenship if required. f) Optional: Completed Registration Form (if downloaded ahead of time)
	Student Fees: $50 per student $80 for 2 siblings $100 for 3 siblings or more Locker Rental Fees: $10 Students must provide their own locks.
	Renovation Updates: Check out the latest photos of the progress: Foyer outside of gym - Victoria Hallway Foyer outside of gym Foyer outside of gym showing upstairs
	Nova Scotia International School Program is seeking host families for students. Click here for more information.
	Reminder to students that unauthorized cars parked in the Victoria Road parking lot will be ticketed. Staff cars are now clearly identified by new parking decals. Any cars without these new decals will be ticketed between the hours of 8am and 3:30pm. During these times, we ask our parent and community visitors to the school to register their vehicles at the main office when they sign in with the secretary. Limited parking for parents will be accommodated in the Victoria lot only if there are spots available during the instructional day.
	Thinking about taking Co-op but aren't sure what it's all about? Click here to check out the fantastic Co-op video created by DHS students!
	Reporting Absences: Phone calls and written notes to excuse student absences must be made to the main office within 3 days of the student's return to school. After that attendance will not be changed for exam exemption purposes. Students and parents/guardians are responsible to check PowerSchool on a regular basis to monitor attendance. Changes can only be made from the main office.