Newsletter - Damonte Ranch High School

The Mustang Heard
Have You “Herd” All The News?
Volume 10, Issue 4
Summer 2015-2016
Principal’s Message
~Denise Hausauer, Principal
The first day of school is August
8! Will you be ready for all that
is available to you as a Damonte
Ranch Family? YES YOU
WILL! This newsletter is the first
of 4 quarterly letters that you will
receive to assist in keeping you
informed. It is filled with important dates and information that
will help guide you in the right
direction. There are names and
contact information of individuals
you will want to talk to regarding
the tremendous variety of “high
school” topics to include: Curriculum, attendance, athletics, advance placement classes, PAC
(Performing Arts Center), SEL
(social emotional learning), Instructional Center, Freshman
Seminar, Sophomore Seminar,
testing, dress code, EOC’s (end of
course exams) and the list goes
on.
district. It is the perfect time this
summer to talk about the past
school year and to set goals and
expectations for the next one.
Finding time to reflect is worth its
weight in gold. Through this
dialogue you may be surprised to
discover that your child has
grown so much!
We are excited to continue down
the high school path with you and
your family. We are here to support one another and to listen to
each other. Our strength is in our
community. We are tenacious
about getting to 100% graduation
and will work hard to create an
environment that supports all
students and their learning. We
are stronger together as we work
to provide meaningful academics
for our students. Thank you for
the tremendous support you proWe are so happy that you are part vide your child and their school.
of the Mustang family and want
Damonte Ranch High School is
to assure that you are informed
proud to be your school!
about everything that impacts
Educate,
your child and their education.
Your partnership is critical not
Empower,
only for your family, but for all
Inspire
families, school staff and our
A Very Special
Thank You to Our
Partners in Education
KaBloom Florist
Lamppost Pizza
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
Renown South Meadows
Starbucks
For the DRHS Calendar
of Athletic Events &
School Activities
go to nnd1.org or
visit the DRHS website at:
www.drhsmustangs.com/
and click on the
Activities Calendar Icon
under Quick Links.
Student ID’s
Students will receive their
Student ID Card
during Picture Day on
August 15th or 16th.
Food Truck Coming to
Damonte Ranch High School
The Washoe Noshery will make a stop at Damonte Ranch High
School each Wednesday during lunch time and will be parked on
the east side of the school. The truck will accept MySchoolBucks
meal funds, Free and Reduced accounts and cash. We are one of
five campuses to get the truck when it launches this fall. Come on
out for a new option during school lunch.
Visit the Damonte Ranch
website at:
www.drhsmustangs.com/.
Important Dates
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Ice Cream Social
Wed., August 3, 2016
6:00-8:00 pm
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First Day of School
2016-2017 School Year
Mon., August 8, 2016
8:00 am
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Open House
Wed., August 31, 2016
6:00-8:00 pm
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Labor Day Holiday
Mon., September 5, 2016
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Fall Break M-F,
October 3-7, 2016
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Nevada Day Holiday
Fri., October 28, 2016
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Election Day
No School
Tues., November 8, 2016
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Veterans Day Holiday
Fri., November 11, 2016
DRHS Summer
Office Hours
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Thanksgiving Break
June 13-24
8 am-3 pm
June 27-July 22
8 am-12 pm
July 25-August 5
8 am-3 pm
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W-F, November 23-25, 2016
Winter Break
Dec. 16, 2016-Jan. 6, 2017
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I.D. Statement
Damonte Ranch High School
Student Registration
2016-2017
~Darvel Bell, Assistant Principal
If you have not completed the registration process and paid your fees for the 2016-2017 School
Year, you will need to attend Summer Registration during the date and time below in order to:
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The Mustang Heard
Summer 2015-2016
Volume 10, Issue 4
Published Quarterly
Washoe County School Dist.
Damonte Ranch High School
10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy
Reno, NV 89521
Robin Kenyon, Editor
Register online for the 2016-2017 School Year.
Pay registration and/or any outstanding fees, or return school books from previous years.
It is highly recommended that parents complete the online registration and pay fees ahead of time to
avoid having to come to the school to complete this process.
Wednesday, July 27th –
Thursday, July 28th
—
9th Graders
8:00 am – 10:00 am
10th Graders
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pay Fees Online
11th Graders
8:00 am – 10:00 am
12th Graders
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Parents and students must attend their assigned registration time above in order to complete the
registration process. Schedules will be available on Infinite Campus for all new students on
August 2nd and all other students will be able to access their schedules on August 5 th. If you have
any questions or if you need assistance in completing your child’s registration ahead of time, please
contact the school at 851-5656.
The Damonte Ranch Webstore
accepts debit/credit cards for
payment. To access our
Webstore, you can go to the
Damonte Ranch website at
www.drhsmustangs.com
and scroll down under the
Quick Links section and use
the “Pay Online” button.
Counselors’ Corner
~Deby Bryson, DRHS Lead Counselor
Technology & Infinite Campus
~Cathy Jacobson, Technology Coordinator
I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer break. Though it
is the middle of summer, it is never too early to plan for the start
of the school year. Your students now have access to Office 365
through Washoe County School District (WCSD). This means
that they can create Microsoft Office documents online, as well
as downloading Microsoft Office to use on their computers. You
can find more information on Office 365 on the WCSD home
page, www.washoeschools.net, under Students and Parents then
Office 365. When students return for the new school year, we
will be helping them login to the system and showing them how
to use it.
Summer is here and students are ready for a well-deserved break!
Sometimes there are those who need to do a little catching up on
credits… and this year our Credit Recovery Summer School is
running from June 20th to July 22nd from 8 am until noon, Monday
- Friday. Students will be working on a computer and all courses
are web-based, so they can put in extra time from home in order to
finish more quickly. Please call the school at 851-5656 to take
advantage of this opportunity to make up credits. Credit Recovery
Summer School is free and our goal is 100% graduation!
As Damonte Ranch High School continues to grow at a rapid pace,
it will be necessary to adjust the caseload for each counselor a bit
next year. Please be flexible with some changes. Also, I am happy
to announce that Kevin Rutherford will be taking on the duty of
Lead Counselor. We have a great team and look forward to working with you next year. Have a wonderful summer and we’ll see
you in August!
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Dress Code
Advanced Placement Update
~Shaun Finnigan, Assistant Principal
~Kevin Taylor, Assistant Principal
The primary responsibility for dress and grooming rests with our students and their parents/legal guardians. However, the District does
reserve the right to establish a comprehensive dress code with limitations for students which addresses what clothing they may wear and
how they may wear that clothing. School authorities have the professional responsibility and legal sanction to enforce student dress requirements, and within this authority, the right to request that students
change their attire to conform to the District ’s Dress Code. The following requirements are not intended to silence expressive conduct,
but instead, constitute an attempt to maintain a productive, safe,
learning environment.
I want to share a few reminders regarding our Advanced Placement program. Please remember to plan out a schedule to
work on your summer assignments throughout the break, if
your teacher(s) assigned any. If you have any questions regarding summer assignments, please do not hesitate to send
your teacher(s) an email or communicate by whichever means
works best. Also, it’s a good idea to pay your fees over the
summer, so it’s one less thing to worry about. The deadline for
paying AP fees for the 2016-2017 School Year is Thursday,
December 1, 2016. Exams ar e appr oximately $92 each and
can be paid to Ms. Wallace through the Bookkeeper’s office.
As specified in Washoe County School District procedures, “the dress or
grooming of all students must not present potential health or safety problems
or cause distractions.” Specific prohibitions or limitations include, but are not
limited to, the following:
Condition and Wear of Clothing
Nothing that distracts or poses a safety hazard, to include holes, rips, or tears
that reveal the body; and tight-fitting or revealing clothing.
On a final note, we are always available to assist you. Therefore, if you have any questions or concerns regarding your son
or daughter’s education, please do not hesitate to call the
school at 851-5656. Have a great summer and we look forward to seeing you back in August.
Safety
No clothing that can pose a potential health or safety problem;
No gloves inside the building; no single glove at any time;
No jewelry or chains that can cause injury, to include hanging chains and
metal spiked or metal studded accessories.
Tops/Skirts/Dresses
Tops must cover the upper and middle torso at all times.
Skirts must cover the lower torso with no skin showing between top and skirt
Skirts and dresses must be at least mid-thigh in length; no mini-skirts
No exposed undergarments
No halter, tank or tube tops; no transparent, half, or muscle shirts
No exposed shoulders
No low cut necklines, exposed cleavage, or spaghetti straps
No pajamas, lounge wear, or bath robes
Inappropriate tops may not be covered with sheer shirts, sweatshirts or jackets
Pants/Shorts
Must cover lower torso with no skin showing between top and pants/shorts
No exposed undergarments
No sagging pants or shorts
No single rolled up pant leg
No exposed buttocks
Belt buckle monograms must be appropriate
No hanging or extended belt lengths
No unfastened overalls
No cut-offs
Shorts must be hemmed and at least mid-thigh in length
No mini-shorts
Language / Illustrations on Clothing
No obscene, vulgar, profane, or derogatory language or illustrations;
No sexual overtones, or anything that promotes weapons, alcohol, drugs,
tobacco, gang membership, or violence; and
nothing that may be deemed a safety issue.
SEL at DRHS
~Pepper Thiede, Freshman Seminar Chair
Have you ever wondered what Social and Emotional Learning
(SEL) topics your teenager is discussing in their Freshman /
Sophomore Seminar or Instructional Center period? Explore
the following link (http://school-connect.net/table-content.html) to
learn more about these amazing lessons that are allowing our
students to learn and discuss skills that employers are looking
for. Freshmen will be exploring module 1 and 2 while
Sophomores will be discussing module 3 in addition to career
exploration with the Nevada Career Information Systems website
(https://nvcis.intocareers.org/materials/portal/home.html).
Feel free to contact Mrs. Thiede ([email protected]) to
get additional information.
DRHS Memory Tiles
You can order a Memory Tile on behalf of your student that will
be displayed in the front hall of Damonte Ranch forever. You can
order online through the DRHS website at
www.drhsmustangs.com/. Scroll down to Quick Links,
Click Pay Online, General, Memory Tile.
Each tile is $100 and you have options to include
all of your students, or list individually,
as well as choose a blue or green tile.
A representative will follow up with you to verify the order.
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Damonte Ranch Booster Corner
Boosters Elections!!
Come join the team and make decisions on how to help Damonte Ranch.
Be part of something great!
Positions available: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer
Contact: [email protected] to get on the ballot.
Elections are the third Wednesday in August, 6:30 p.m.
Foods and Nutrition Program at DRHS
PAC Drama
Don't miss PAC Drama's first show, the Pulitzer Prizewinning comedy You Can't Take It with You! Full of wildly
original characters, this 1930's play is a perennial favorite
among high schools and regional theatres. The show runs
November 2-5, with tickets going on sale in early October. Choose your own seats early and avoid lines at the
box office at www.showtix4u.com! For more information
or group sales, please contact director Rod Hearn at
[email protected].
~Pepper Thiede, Foods and Nutrition Program
The impact of the food choices we make affects not only our
physical, but also our emotional well being. The Foods and
Nutrition program is expanding here at DRHS with a level
2 class. Mustangs are educated on positive eating habits, our
food supply and keeping it safe, as well as so many other food
topics. Contact Mrs. Thiede with any questions or suggestions.
FAMILY HEALTH FESTIVAL
News from the Career Center
~Michelle Aikin, Career Center Tech
Attention Parents of Seniors 2017: I have star ted the Class of
2017 email database from our current Juniors. If you would like to
be included, please send me an email at maikin@washoeschools.
net. It is thr ough this sour ce of communication that senior s
will receive scholarship information as well as upcoming senior
activities. Additionally, you can go to my website http://drhs
careercenter.weebly.com. This site is complete with everything
you and your senior will need to know.
Attention Parents of 11 & 12 Graders: As you may know, the
PSAT and SAT have been redesigned to better align with a typical
high school curriculum. Yet, the test is still quite challenging, and
a high PSAT or SAT score can make a huge difference in your
student's college scholarship and admission opportunities. Once
again, Doorway to College Foundation will offer a ZAPS PSAT/
SAT seminar to help our students ear n their highest-personal
scores on the redesigned test. Watch for a letter from Doorway to
College about our ZA PS seminar on September 21st and 22nd.
Have a wonderful and relaxing Summer!
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Volume 10, Issue 4
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DRHS Student Supplies List: Mathematics
2016 – 2017
Supplies for ALL STUDENTS:
3-ring binder, lined paper, graph paper, dividers, large supply of pencils, highlighter.
Pre-College Math, Math 095, Math 096: The supplies listed for ALL STUDENTS.
Algebra 1 and Geometry: The supplies listed for ALL STUDENTS, and a scientific calculator , such as the
TI-30XIIS.
Formal Geometry: The supplies listed for ALL STUDENTS, and the following:
 protractor
 compass (for drawing circles)
 ruler or straight-edge
 scientific or graphing calculator, such as the TI-30XIIS.
Algebra 2, Algebra 2 H, Trig/Pre-Calc, Prob/Stat/Discrete Math, Algebraic-Pre-Calculus,
AP Statistics, and AP Calculus: The supplies listed for ALL STUDENTS, and a graphing calculator,
such as the TI-84 Plus CE.
*The math department will rent out graphing calculators to students in Algebra 2 or above for a $30 annual fee.
Interested students should contact their math teacher for a form and more information.
DRHS FBLA
~Amee Lombardi, Department Chair
Damonte Ranch High School’s FBLA chapter continues our tradition of
successful state conferences with 57 top ten places, 17 of which were
state championships! The following students earned first place honors:
McKayl Turner, Jordan Jacobson, and Mike Caron in 3D Animation,
Megan Potts and Seth Thomas in Business Ethics, Megan Potts and Seth
Thomas in Business Financial Plan, Colton Jacobson and Kelsey
Reynolds in Computer Game & Simulation, Shanio de Jesus in Desktop
Application Programming, Alexandra Pollock in e-Business, Rishabh
Karanth in both Electronic Career Portfolio and Introduction to Business
Procedures, Wesley Banghart, Andy Rominger, and McKayl Turner in
Mobile Application Programming, and Alexandra Pollock in Spreadsheet
Applications.
Ten students have been invited to represent Damonte Ranch, Washoe
County School District, and the state of Nevada at FBLA’s National
Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia June 27th-July 3rd. Please
congratulate our fine competitors and wish them a successful competition at nationals!
A Message from the Science Department
~Alicia Woo, Department Chair
Although it may seem early, this is a good time to start preparing for
the next school year. One of the most important things students can do
is to get some rest over the summer. It is important that they recharge
their battery so they are ready to go when school starts again in August. It is also important that you check to make sure your child is
enrolled for the course that is in line with their future goals. If your
child is not enrolled in the appropriate course, please contact the counseling department. It is much easier to change the course selection
before school starts. Also, it is a great idea to purchase supplies in
advance. You may want to check to see if the teacher has a list of
supplies on his or her website. The first day of school will be August
8th. We hope to see everyone here and ready to learn!
Finally, I would like to introduce the new science department
chair. Stephen Martin will be taking over leadership for the department. He has been teaching at Damonte Ranch since 2006 and is
committed to finding new ways to improve the quality of science
education.
NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT No. 217
RENO, NV 89520
Washoe County School District
Damonte Ranch High School
10500 Rio Wrangler Parkway
Reno, NV 89704
Phone: 775 851-5656
2016-2017 School Year
Athletic Clearance
ALL students interested in the following sports
need to turn in their Athletic Packets by
Wednesday, July 27, 2016, to the Athletics Counter.
Boys/Girls Cross Country, Boys/Girls Soccer, Boys/Girls Tennis,
Football, Girls Golf & Volleyball
Athletic Packets can be picked up in the Main Office.
*FALL SPORTS START - AUGUST 13, 2016, *FOOTBALL STARTS - AUGUST 11, 2016
Athletic Contacts
Shaun Finnigan
Assistant Principal, Athletics
[email protected]
321-3903
Jeff Thiede
Athletic Director
[email protected]
321-3906
Odette Daniels
Athletic Secretary
[email protected]
321-3909
Fall Coaches
Beers, Matt
Cabada, Lupe
Dupris, Shawn
Evans, Krystal
Gonzalez, Paul
Guzman, Eric
Hallett, Nate
Raitter, Sarah
Roesler, Don
Roybal, Staci
Wilson, Erik
Head/Girls Tennis
Head/CC Boys
Head/VFB
Head/Cheer
Head/Girls Soccer
Head/Girls Golf
Head/Volleyball
Head/CC Girls
Head/Boys Tennis
Head/Dance
Head/Boys Soccer
775-338-2100
775-544-4936
702-417-0912
775-722-3754
775-750-1746
775-291-7057
775-223-9737
209-352-5278
775-303-2744
562-884-0534
775-741-4987
hartford [email protected]
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For the Athletic Events
Calendar, rosters, scores and
more, go to nnd1.org.
GO MUSTANGS!