Volume 6 Issue 8 - Fargo Public Schools

DAVIES HIGH SCHOOL
EAGLES REPORT
Honor - Integrity – Pursuit of Excellence
Volume 6, Issue 8
Davies High School
Administrators
Troy Cody, Principal
Dr. Dale Miller
Assistant Principal
Web Site: www.fargo.k12.nd.us
April 2016
Happy Spring - Davies Community,
Winter activities have come to a close and spring activities are or will be
going strong. We are hopeful, of a spring season, with little or no rescheduling of
events.
This has been a fast, successful, and enjoyable school year for our athletic
and non-athletic activities. We have had many things to celebrate at Davies this
school year, as we had state individual champs, team championships, many
student honors / recognitions, and successful events throughout our programs.
Congratulations to all students for their involvement in making our programs
successful, and thank you to those who attend, volunteer, and support our
Davies programs.
With many activities going on and possible changes in schedules, I would
encourage you to stay updated through FPS and Davies websites. For a current
calendar update, please use Rschool located on Davies website or go
to: http://www.easterndakotaconference.org
Below are some dates of spring events that may be of interest to many:
Sean Safranski
Assistant Principal
Lenny Ohlhauser
Activities
Director
Davies High
School
Davies High School
7150 25th St. S
Fargo, ND 58104
701-446-5600
701-446-5910 FAX
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April 9
April 15
April 19/21
May 6
May 18
May 18
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May 25-27
May 27
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May 29
May 29
 Testing
timeframes.
Prom (Grand March @ 7:30)
Storm Make-up Day if needed
NDSA Junior Testing
Storm Make-up Day if needed
Davies activity / art day / SR. barbeque
Davies HS Academic & Scholarship Awards program
(By Invitation Only)
Final Exams
Mandatory Graduation Practice for all Seniors @ Noon –
FargoDome
Davies HS Graduation Ceremony @ Noon – FargoDome
Senior All Night Party @ Davies High School
Please look at the counselor section for all testing dates and
Thank you for your continued support to our staff and students.
Sincerely,
Lenny Ohlhauser
Fargo Public Schools Mission Statement
Achieving excellence by educating and empowering all students to succeed”
DAVIES MAIN OFFICE
Office Number .............................................. 446-5600
Troy Cody, Principal ..................................... 446-5604
Dr. Dale Miller, Asst. Principal (A-K) .......... 446-5607
Sean Safranski, Asst. Principal (L-Z) ............ 446-5606
Lenny Ohlhauser, Activities Coordinator ..... 446-5608
Debbie Clapp, Admin. Asst. ......................... 446-5605
Cathy Pauly, Activities Sec. .......................... 446-5609
Lana Steffen, Bookkeeper ............................. 446-5619
STUDENT SERVICES
Vanessa Boehm, Counselor (A-E)
Jennifer Toso-Kenna, Counselor (F-K)
Debbi Osowski, Counselor (L-Q)
Anita Mahnke (R-Z)
Dona Sabby, Registrar
Laurie McKeever, Career Center
446-5612
446-5614
446-5613
446-5615
446-5616
446-5617
ATTENDANCE
Michelle Schnarr (A-K) ................................ 446-5611
Toni Nelson (L-Z) ......................................... 446-5610
DAVIES HIGH SCHOOL CULTURE PLAN
Fargo Public School Mission Statement
“Achieving excellence by educating and empowering all students to succeed”
Davies High School Belief Statement
We believe in the development of self-reliant students who have the power and responsibility to contribute to a positive
school culture. We believe in “Honor, Integrity, and the Pursuit of Excellence”. Inherent in these words are the core
character strengths of Caring, Citizenship, Critical Thinking, Fairness, Lifelong Learning, Respect, Responsibility, and
Trustworthiness. By promoting these character strengths, we will establish a sense of school community and pride where
all students have the opportunity to grow, to learn, and to become self-sustaining individuals.
Davies High School Character Strengths
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Caring - Be considerate. Be compassionate. Express gratitude.
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Citizenship - Participate in making the school and community better. Obey school rules. Volunteer.
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Critical Thinking – Clarify and set goals. Evaluate and analyze information. Actively participate in the l
learning process.
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Fairness – Be honest, just, and open minded. Act without favoritism or prejudice.
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Lifelong Learning - Accept and seek new challenges in learning both inside and outside of school.
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Respect - Honor the dignity, privacy, and freedom of all individuals. Treat others the way you want to be
treated.
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Responsibility - Be accountable and accept the consequences for what you do and/or don’t do. Be selfdisciplined. Think before you act. Set a good example for others.
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Trustworthiness - Be honest and do what you say you’re going to do.
Davies High School Culture Goals
Long Term Goals
1. The Davies High School “Character Strengths” initiative will include a meaningful awareness program that assists
all students in developing the character strengths of Caring, Citizenship, Critical Thinking, Fairness, Lifelong Learning,
Respect, Responsibility, and Trustworthiness.
2. The Davies High School “Character Strengths” program will reach out to the community as a full partner in the
character strength development building process by providing educational opportunities for community members to
model the character strengths of Caring, Citizenship, Critical Thinking, Fairness, Lifelong Learning, Respect,
Responsibility, and Trustworthiness.
School Motto
“Honor, Integrity, and the Pursuit of Excellence”
CHEATING- DEFINED (page 31 of Student Handbook)
Cheating is the act of giving or receiving aid without the specific consent of the teacher. It is an intentional act of breaking
the rules in order to achieve personal gain through fraud or deceit.
Cheating includes but is not limited to:
 Copying from another student’s assignment, project, test or homework without teacher consent for collaboration.
 Using material, or inappropriate procedures, during a test not authorized by the teacher.
 Sharing assignments, projects, tests, or homework with another student without approval.
 Soliciting or receiving unauthorized information about any assignment, project, test, or homework.
PLAGIARISM – DEFINED (page 31 of Student Handbook)
Plagiarism occurs when an individual deliberately uses someone else’s language, ideas or original material without
acknowledging its source.
Plagiarism includes but is not limited to:
 Copying someone else’s research.
 Claiming someone else’s words, ideas plots, characters, theories, opinions, concepts, design, or art work as one’s
own by failing to give credit to the writer or creator.
 Paraphrasing the ideas of others or copying someone else’s words without citing the source appropriately.
 Submitting someone else’s text (paper) as one’s own.
 Carelessly or inadequately citing the ideas and words borrowed from another source.
 If a student has concerns or questions about how to cite material for a particular assignment, the student has a
responsibility to consult his/her teacher.
STUDENT OF THE QUARTER
Each quarter, the teaching staff nominates students for “Student of the Quarter” using our “Eight Character
Strengths” as a basis for their nominations. The “Eight Character Strengths” are Caring, Citizenship, Critical
Thinking, Fairness, Respect, Life Long Learning, Responsibility and Trustworthiness. The students who
were nominated the most times by staff are chosen as “Student of the Quarter” The students who were chosen
for the first quarter of the 2014-15 school year are:
FRESHMAN
Caroline Osborne
SOPHOMORES
Ali Alawi
JUNIORS
Kassandra Cook Isaac Weintraub
Katie Hanson Jonathan Brooks
SENIORS
Cheyenne
Christensen
Conor Rayl
STUDENTS NOMINATED FOR STUDENT OF THE QUARTER
Freshman
Ali Alawi
Joshua Anderson
Zenab Ariye
Megan Barnick
Jack Boub
McKenzie Burian
Lydia Choi
James Cook
Connor Dahlvang
Jesse Forknell
Nishita Gaba
Kylie Glover
Jaden Klabo
Brent Meyer
Caroline Osborne
Harrison Thom
Ella Trautmann
Cody Younggren
Jackson Zander
Hanna Zastoupil
Sophomores
Samson Brasel
Jonathan Brooks
Joshua Carlson
Andrew Christopher
Christina Conlin
Amanda Dolalie
Braden Ehlert
Fred Gaye
Abbey Greek
Elizabeth Hall
Katie Hanson
Devon Kelly
Carly Kottsick
Alaina Lynk
Reilly Mack
Ashley Mattia
Mercedes Morin
Matthew Overholt
April Peterson
Tyler Voegele
Joval Yousa
Juniors
Andrew Baer
Cole Birch
Sydney Brusseau
Kassandra Cook
Morrisa Dahl
Derek Doughty
Madison Drummond
Gabrielle Hansen
Ashley Matter
Basimise Mulinga
Juanaiga Okugas
Julia Osborne
Brooke Pella
Christian Ressler
Nicolas Solem
Mercedes Swanson
Brenna Weiner
Isaac Weintraub
Seniors
Abdirizak Abdikadir
Cheyenne Christensen
Baylee Cushman
Paxton Franke
Sydney Graf
Emily Groth
Senad Islamovic
Kaitlyn Knudsvig
Nathan Kruize
Ramata Korgho
Abby Olson
Zachery Olson
Dev Patel
Conor Rayl
Adam Schlichtmann
Alicia Shamdas
Covey Wong
SUMMER SCHOOL
It’s hard to believe we are already talking about summer school, but we wanted to send out some information regarding
the upcoming summer school sessions.
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2016 Summer School Dates:
Session 1:
Session 2:
June 2 - June 22
June 23 – July 15 (Vacation: July 4 – July 5)
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The summer school book will be sent to print on January 15th, so you will receive your books around
January 22nd. The registration book will be available online around January 15 at
www.fargosummerschool.com
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Registration will open on Wednesday, February 3rd.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me.
LUNCH MONEY
Parents and Guardians – you may put money on your student’s account through the SCHOOL PAY
PROGRAM. The same program you initially used to pay your students fees and lunch may be accessed
all year to add money to their account. If you do the additions on-line you can see if your student is
getting low on funds or even get at notice if they get down to a certain amount. The program also keeps a
running account of usage.
SCHOOL PAY
Just a reminder that you can pay for activity fees, parking passes, lunch and more at School Pay with a credit card. Click
on the PowerSchool icon, like the one you see below, on the Davies website or the Fargo Public Schools website. Use the
username and password you initially used when you registered your student in August. If you are having a problem with
your transaction you may call School Pay at 888-886-9729.
SENIOR PLD PURCHASE INFORMATION
Graduating seniors will receive information in their school e-mail on April 4th regarding the opportunity to purchase a
student PLD this spring. Graduating seniors can choose to purchase a two year old Dell Venue 11 tablet and all
accessories for $100. Students will not have the option to purchase their current PLDs, but instead are being offered a
newer tablet option for purchasing. Details will be provided in the e-mail that is being sent to graduating seniors,
including information on steps to take if you are interested in purchasing a tablet. Please see the library staff if you have
any questions.
SOPHOMORE PLD CASE INFORMATION
Sophomores are reminded to please keep the plastic protective cases on their HP Stream student computers. These cases
help protect the computer from damage and should not be removed for any reason. You will be charged an additional cost
if your computer is damaged and you are not using the protective case. If you are having issues with the computer when
the case is on please see the library staff.
STUDENT PERSONAL LEARNING DEVICE (PLD) INFORMATION
Students and parents should be aware that the new HP Streams, given to all sophomores this year,
need to always have the protective case on them. We are seeing a number of students who have removed those
cases. The cases are there to protect the computer and need to be left on at all times. If the device is damaged and does
not have a case on it, students will be charged an additional $20 fee for the negligence, on top of the $20 repair
fee. Additionally, if the device is damaged beyond repair without the case on it, you will be responsible for the full cost
of the device. Please make sure those cases are on the computers. If there are any issues please see the library.
REPORTING ABSENCES
If your student is going to be absent because of an illness, out of town, appointment, etc., please call the Attendance
Secretaries, Michelle Schnarr (A-K) at 446-5611 or Toni Nelson (L-Z) at 446-5610. If you call in advance you do not need
to send a note with your student. If your student has an appointment, please call or send a note with your student prior to
the appointment. In doing so, your student may pick up a slip from the attendance office and be excused from class without
interrupting the class. Also please have your student bring a note from the medical institution as verification of the
appointment.
SPRING MAP TESTING
Again this year all 9th & 10th grade students will take the MAP test in the areas of Math and Reading. 10th grade students
will test in the morning of April 12 and 9th grade students will test in the afternoon. Make-up testing for any students
gone will be the morning of April 14. Specific details of where students will test and at what time will be sent out and
posted April 7th. If you have any questions about this year’s testing please see Mr. Safranski.
ART DEPARTMENT
Davies art students are exhibited drawings, paintings and ceramics at the West Acres Mall the week of March 21 along
with two other high schools.
LATIN STUDENT ACHEIVEMENTS
Congratulations to the following Fargo South Latin students for their achievements at the 2016 North Dakota Junior
Classical League state Latin convention.
Madison Cogdill and Jaye Lewis for 1st place in Level I Graphic Arts.
Sara Laliberte for 2nd place in Level I Graphic Arts.
Matt Rohleder for 2nd place in the Level II Mythology test.
Tayla Sessing for 2nd place in the Level III Grammar test.
Lindsay Winkelman for 1st place in the Level III Mythology and Derivation tests and 3rd place in the History and
Grammar tests.
Ryan Teigen for 3rd place in the Level IV Mythology test.
TRI-COLLEGE MATH COMPETITION
Congratulations to the following Davies High School math competition teams and individual students who participated in
the Tri-College Math Competition March 16th:
Team Bad Asymptotes placed 1st overall in the 11-12 team competition. Team members include Isaac Weintraub, Max
Lingle, Matt Hansen, Kaitlyn Kidder, Adam Schlichtmann, Jamison Feske, Kate McPherson and Michelle Chadraa.
Isaac Weintraub took the individual champion honors for the 11-12 age group and Michelle Chadraa was a top ten
finisher.
Team Trig Newtons placed 1st overall in the 9-10 team competition. Team members include April Peterson, Saige
Thurlow, Alaina Lynk, Parker Stenseth, Allen Wu, Irvin Chadraa, Caroline Osborne and Jason Xiong.
Allen Wu took the individual champion honors for the 9-10 age group and Irvin Jason Xiong placed 3rd.
TEAM: BAD ASYMPTOTES – OVERALL CHAMPIONS IN 11-12 DIVISION
Isaac Weintraub - Upper HS 1st Place
TEAM: TRIG NEWTONS – OVERALL CHAMPIONS IN 9-10 DIVISION
Alex Wu - Lower HS 1st Place
Congratulations to Isaac Weintraub, Kaitlyn Kidder, and Adam Schlichtmann on receiving Student Honors on the
American Math Contest 12 Exam, and to Isaac Weintraub for qualifying for the American Invitational Mathematics
Exam.
Congratulations to Allen Wu, Jason Xiong, and Michelle Chadraa on receiving Student Honors on the American Math
Contest 10 Exam, and to Allen Wu for qualifying for the American Invitational Mathematics Exam.
DAVIES THEATER
The Davies High Theatre students took part in a Theatre Festival and competed in a variety of performance and technical
events. The following students received awards and honors:
COMPETITOR
EVENT PLACEMENT
EVENT PLACEMENT
Davies Tech Crew
3rd Place - Tech Olympics
Cole Nubson
1st Place - Monologue Performance
Will Thompson
2nd Place - Scene Performance
Izzy Bobby
1st Place - Musical Duo Performance
Superior Performer
Amanda Perlenfein
2nd Place - Musical Duo Performance
Superior Performer
Kenyon Koch
2nd Place - Musical Duo Performance
Lauren Engstrom
1st Place - Musical Duo Performance
Kiarra Braham
2nd Place - Costume Design
Josie Gompf
1st Place - Musical Solo Performance
Emily Durow
3rd place - Scene Performance
Caleb Steinke
2nd Place - Musical Solo Performance
2nd Place - Scene Performance
3rd Place - Scene Performance
DECA
Congratulations to the following DECA students that placed in their events at the state DECA conference in Bismarck over
March-13-15.
Nathan Horner
Ana Claire Rue
Maddi Petrick
Griffin Hart
Ellen Trotter
Emily Aarsvold
Lauren Lewis
Reilly Mach
Jessica Mullen
Joel Haggard
Samuel Haggard
Katelyn Carlson
Emma Glogoza
Meg Osowski
Brailyn Weber
Reilly Mach, Madison Petrick, Joel Haggard, Samuel Haggard, Nathan Horner, Ellen Trotter, and Katelyn Carlson will
represent Fargo Davies at the International Career and Development Conference in Nashville, TN in April.
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
Davies Science Olympiad placed first at the Valley City Regional meet. Out of 23 different events, the Davies team
earned six 1st place, five 2nd place, and three 3rd place finishes. They will be competing at the State meet on April 16th at
NDSU.
BACK ROW: Megan Lorenz, Graham Zola MIDDLE ROW: Lindsey Winkelman, Nataly Routledge, Abby Olson, Juliet Sampson, Tehaam Adhami,
Rika Leeaphon, Reed Jacobson, Isaac Weintraub, Jennifer Marsh, Bobby Poynter. FRONT ROW: Erin Grensteiner, Anna Wurzer, Catherine Wu,
Lexi Belk, Alex Wiitamaki, Ed Shen, Dyuti Dawn, Atiya Khan, Ziga Deebom, Jason Xiong.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Upcoming Concerts
All Fargo School Jazz Band Concert at Fargo South, April 26
Davies Band Spring Concert, May 5
Davies Jazz Band Spring Concert, May 19
Graduation performance, May 29
BAND
Davies takes home two golds and a silver at the Raging Red Band Festival
The Raging Red Band Festival took place on March 8 at NDSU and is an opportunity for the entire band to perform for
judges and for bands from around the area. Each band performed very well. The Davies Wind Ensemble and Symphonic
Band each received a gold rating. The Concert Band received a silver rating. Jason Xiong, Lexi Belk, Meghan Andreachi,
Sydney Brusseau, Anna Wurzer, Nicholas Lawrence, Andrew Haarsager, and Tycho Adank received outstanding soloist
awards.
Congratulations to the All-State students on Amazing Concerts!
The most prestigious music event in North Dakota is the ND All-State music festival. This year we have a total of twentythree instrumental band students who were chosen to perform in this prestigious group. Myckynzie Schroeder (piccolo),
Jayden Van Peursem (flute), Meghan Andreachi, (oboe), Rachel Ostlund (Eb clarinet), Rachel Danielson (clarinet), Parish
Halle, (bass clarinet), Ben Nelson (baritone sax), Jacob Henne (trumpet), Jason Xiong (horn), Everett Glower (tuba), and
Andrew Haarsager (percussion) made it into the All-State Band. Lexi Belk (flute), Isaac Weintraub (oboe), Evren Akyuz
(bassoon), Anna Wurzer (clarinet), Michelle Johnson (horn), Casey Diers (horn), and Neelay Patel (percussion) are the
wind and percussion instrumentalists that made it into the North Dakota All-State Orchestra. Libby LeDoux (alto sax),
Sam Sharpe (trombone) and Matthew Rohleder (bass trombone) made it into the North Dakota All-State Jazz Band.
Mason Gourde (trumpet) and Madison Skadberg (horn) were named alternates to these ensembles. Thank you to all the
students who auditioned for the event.
NDHSAA EDC Ensemble Festival
The NDHSAA EDC Band Ensemble Festival was on March 18 and is at NDSU. Each student is placed in one or two
ensembles. These ensembles perform for adjudication and ratings at the festival. Each event can receive a rating of a state
star, regional star, I, II, or III. A special award called an Outstanding Performance Award is given to one event per room.
Students have been hard at work before and after school to get these events ready.
Davies took home thirty-eight starred events. Davies received special recognition with four Outstanding Performances. A
special congratulations to the Andrew Haarsager, Neelay Patel, Alex Wiitamaki, Isaac Weintraub, Danny Sun, Parish
Halle, Ben Nelson, Sage Fogderud, Libby LeDoux, Nick Solem, Janelle Motl, Emily Stenhjem, Anna Wurzer, Rachel
Danielson, Sara Danielson, Jennifer Marsh, Seth Herman, Michelle Johnson, Katie McPherson, Karalyn Altendorf, Olivia
Anas, Aubrie Heyer, Jadyn Huseby, Kayla Klein, Kallie Kreutz, Myckynzie Schroeder, Tirza Scott, Emma Shook, and
Jayden Van Peursem.
Private Lessons
Davies Band department strongly encourages students to study privately with one of the many renowned college faculty in
the area. These college faculty members are incredible musicians, get along great with kids, and are very affordable. There
is a list of names and contact information for private instructors in the area on the Davies Band website.
International Music Camp
Earlier in February, representatives from International Music Camp (IMC) visited our school. IMC is a summer fine arts
camp at the Peace Gardens that provides opportunities in many different art forms. I would highly encourage all students
to take advantage of the camp. There is more information about the camp online.
CHOIR
Choir and Orchestra ensembles will be taking formal pictures on Wednesday, April 13th during their respective
class periods.
State Music Contest for Vocal and Strings is April 22 at the University of Jamestown.
ORCHESTRA
Orchestra and Choir ensembles will be taking formal pictures on Wednesday, April 13th during their
respective class periods.
State Music Contest for Vocal and Strings is April 22 at the University of Jamestown
Senior Honors Concert is May 3 at 7:30pm in the Davies Theater. This concert features our graduating seniors and
student awards earned during the year will be presented.
KEY CLUB
Davies Key Club was able to pull off a HUGE Valentine’s Day surprise for all 1300 Davies students and
staff this February! They were able to make and deliver Valentine’s hearts and chocolates to every student
and staff member! Their goal was to do something kind for all on Valentine’s Day!! It took over 35 bags of
chocolate, 1300 hearts (to be manually cut out) and around 10 hours to fully complete the mission. But fun
was had by all members who participated!
PaY
PaY completed their Boardroom Presentation at Barry Hall on the NDSU campus. They are now looking forward to the
Celebration happening at Concordia College in May.
‘EAGLE LANDING’ – SCHOOL STORE
Don’t forget to get some end of the year deals, as we put most of our product on the clearance rack
at the end of March. There is still a lot of nice gear that you can get for a great price! Like us on
Facebook by searching for “The Eagle Landing.”
If your daughter has not purchased a prom dress yet, The Eagle Landing has 40 dresses they are selling and are just asking
for a free will donation to our local HERO group in town. HERO collects and redistributes donated healthcare supplies to
benefit those in need. The dresses were donated after the Tim Tebow Foundation, “A Night to Shine” event at Hope
Lutheran. There are many styles and colors to choose from!
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
NHS April Events
National Honor Society is wrapping up their year with several upcoming events. Here are a few of our
upcoming events:
April 4:
April 11:
April 12:
April 14:
April 24-25:
April 29:
All senior NHS members should be in attendance at the annual luncheon sponsored by the Fargo Kiwanis
club. Students will be excused at 11:20 to allow time for them to travel to the Holiday Inn where lunch is
being served.
Some senior NHS members will be at Centennial Elementary during the day talking to 5th grade students
about healthy choices.
Other senior NHS members will be at Ed Clapp Elementary assisting with the 4th grade retreat/Day of
Compassion.
All senior and new junior members should attend the annual ceremony starting at 7:30 pm. This
ceremony is held to celebrate new junior members as well as recognize our outgoing seniors who will
receive their honor cords.
Some senior NHS members will be at Ed Clapp Elementary assisting with the 5th grade retreat/Day of
Compassion.
Volunteer log sheets are due. All senior members should turn in their log sheets showing the 10 or more
volunteer service activities they have conducted as part of NHS.
NHS State conference will be held in Bismarck and attended by 7 junior and senior NHS members.
Junior and senior NHS members will be taking a bus to our stretch of I-29 to clean up our adopted section
of the interstate.
It is been another great year and we look forward to welcoming another 88 junior members into NHS on April 11. This
will be our largest NHS group at Davies since opening! Congratulations NHS members.
NURSES CORNER
WARNING SIGNS OF DRUG USE
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Drop in grades
Switching friends. Do you like the new friends?
Emotional highs and lows. Less happy.
Defiance of rules and regulations: pushing limits, breaking curfew.
Becoming more secretive: talking less about feelings and problems.
Loss of initiative. Sleeping more than usual. Hard to get up, especially on Monday.
Withdrawing from family functions: meals, church, etc.
Change in physical hygiene. Grooming and cleanliness slipping.
Not open about school activities: difficulties she is having, detentions, etc.
Staying out late or not coming home.
Becoming increasingly isolated.
Suspicion that money or alcohol is missing.
Has money but no job.
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Manipulating parents, trying to bargain with parents.
Weight changes, drastic loss or gain.
Very short tempered.
Very defensive when confronted on behavior or concerns.
Calls from school, skipping class, sleeping, poor work performance etc.
Coming home drunk or high. Smelling of alcohol or pot, unsteady, slurred speech, vomiting.
Abusive towards family.
PARKING
Students must have a FPS parking permit $10 to park in the lot. During the school year the permits are available
in the main office. Please note: NO PARKING, PICK-UP or DROP-OFF is allowed in the bus loop.
STUDENT PERMITS ARE TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE REAR WINDOW ON THE DRIVERS SIDE.
IMPORTANT – If your son or daughter is driving a different vehicle than they normally drive – PLEASE make
sure they check in with the security desk and leave the vehicle information with them. If they come before 7:30 am they
need to check in with the main office.
ACTIVITY FEES
Fargo Public Schools charges an activity fee ($50) for each activity/sport in which a student participates. Students have to
pay these fees BEFORE they can participate in an activity/sport. A student is obligated to pay up to and no more than three
(3) fees per school year. If they participate in four (4) or more activities/sports the fourth activity does not have a fee. A
‘Fee Waiver’ application is available if you are not able to pay the $50 fee for a sport/activity. The form is available in the
school office. The waiver application will be submitted to the Activities Director for determination of qualification.
**NEW ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR FPS**
Students must be making satisfactory progress toward the school’s requirements for graduation. The school where the
student is fully enrolled and regularly attends shall determine satisfactory progress. Failure to acquire progress toward
earning two and one half credits at grade check time will make him/her ineligible for a minimum of 3 weeks, and may
become eligible at the next grade check, if making progress toward earning two and half credits. The next check for
eligibility is Wednesday, April 13 and Wednesday, May 4.
PEP FEST/CELEBRATION
Davies Booster Club is holding a Pep Fest/Celebration for the students on April 4 from1:00 – 1:45. To
accommodate the time, afternoon classes P6, P7 and P8 will be shortened.
TRACK MEET
Davies has only one home varsity track for both girls and boys track this year on Friday, April
22 at 3 p.m. Come out and enjoy the meet and/or consider helping.
PROM 2016
Prom at Davies High School is being held on April 9, 2016. The theme for this year’s prom is “A Gala
in the Garden.” The junior class hosts prom. All members of the junior and senior classes are invited
to attend. Underclassmen are only able to attend if escorted by a member of the junior or senior class.
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Things for parents to remember:
 Doors to the school open at 6:30 pm. Grand March will be held in the main gym. Seating is
limited, so it is recommended that you come early to assure that you have a seat in the gym.
Cost for Grand March is $3.00 per person.
There will be 250 tickets presold the week before Prom for $5.00 per person. These tickets will allow you to
avoid waiting in line. Tickets will be available at the main office of the high school.
Doors to the gym will close right at 7:30 pm so that Grand March can promptly begin.
Grand March will kick off with the crowning of Prom King and Queen.
It is requested that all parents and guests remain seated for the duration of Grand March. It is disruptive to the
participants as well as other guests when spectators are up and moving during the march.
The dance begins immediately following Grand March, approximately 9:30 pm. It is requested that all parents
and guests leave the building by 9:30 pm so the doors can be locked and students can enjoy the dance.
Things for students to remember:
 Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, April 5 and will be available in the commons during Period 4 & 5. Tickets are
not available at the door.
 Tickets are $15/person or $25/couple.
 All detentions must be served prior to buying tickets.
 Doors to the school open at 6:30 pm. Students should enter the building through Door 10 (the pool door) at their
assigned time according to ticket number.
o Ticket numbers 1-75 arrive at 6:30 pm
o Ticket numbers 76-150 arrive at 6:45 pm
o Ticket numbers 151-225 arrive at 7:00 pm
o Ticket numbers 226-300 arrive at 7:15 pm
o Ticket numbers 330 and up arrive at 7:30 pm
 Line up for Grand March will take place in gym 2.
 Grand March starts promptly at 7:30 pm and should conclude by 9:00 pm.
 If you are bringing an outside guest to prom, they must be age 20 or younger and will be required to show an ID
when admitted. If they are from another high school, they must be in academic good standing at their school.
 Following Grand March, doors to the building are locked. If you leave the dance and building, you will not be
allowed to reenter.
 Post-prom is being held at the NDSU Memorial Union. Your ticket for prom allows you to get into post-prom.
For students not attending prom, but still wanting to go to post-prom, tickets will be available through the main
office for $5/person.
POST PROM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
The Post Prom Committee is looking for volunteers. The following events will need to be covered the evening of Post Prom:
Please call Jenny Satter at (701) 541-2871 if you want to help out with this fun evening.
Registration
14 volunteers
Food
16 volunteers
Bus
1-2 volunteers
Security
10 volunteers
Games
23 volunteers
Prizes
6 volunteers
FROM STUDENT SERVICES
ATTENTION SENIORS
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Jostens will be here Wednesday, April 27 to hand out graduation caps and gowns.
Immunization records will be mailed to you along with your final report card. All colleges require this record.
**Student Services will be happy to take donations of graduation gowns if you have one from a previous graduate.
DAVIES ACADEMIC AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP CEREMONY
Davies High School Academic Awards & Scholarship Ceremony is on Wednesday, May 18, at 7:45 a.m. The event is by
invitation only. Students that will be recognized at the ceremony will receive an invitation for them and their parents to
attend. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. and light refreshments will be served.
JUNIOR NDSA TESTING
It is the time of year when all junior students will be completing the North Dakota State Assessments. This testing will be
conducted using each student’s assigned personal learning device and testing with the Smarter Balanced
Assessment Model. Smarter Balanced is aligned to the Common Core State Standards in English
language arts (ELA)/literacy and mathematics and is designed to accurately measure student progress
toward college- and career-readiness. Each content area of the online test consists of a computer
adaptive test (CAT) as well as a performance task (PT).
Please note that all juniors are required to complete the NDSA and must be in the assigned test area on
the scheduled test days. We will be conducting the testing over a one-week (two-day) window to
complete the testing. If a student is absent on one of the testing days, they will be pulled from their classes upon return to
complete the required tests. The testing schedule is listed below:
Tuesday, April 19
Thursday, April 21
Language Arts CAT
Periods 2 and 3
Mathematics Performance Task
Periods 2 and 3
Mathematics CAT
Periods 6 and 7
Language Arts Performance Tasks A & B
Periods 6 and 7
As this testing is required, attendance is of the utmost importance during these testing days. Please note that juniors
MUST be in testing during these times even if they do not normally have class that hour of the day.
Here are some ways that you can help your junior prepare for testing:
 Remind your student to have their PLD charged as students will be using their PLD’s to take this test.
 If your student brings their own laptop to school instead of their PLD, they MUST have their PLD the
days of testing as access to this testing is installed on the PLDs and cannot be accessed through
computers not on the FPS network.
 Be sure that your student also packs their mouse and a set of earbuds as both are required during
completion of testing.
 Avoiding scheduling any planned absences on the testing day. (Tests must be made up if missed.)
 Remind your student that this test is important, and encourage them to do their best.
If you have any questions about the NDSA testing, please contact Student Services.
SANFORD’S YOUTH MEDICAL EXPLORER PROGRAM
The Youth Medical Experience Program, sponsored by Sanford Health, provides an opportunity for high school juniors
and seniors (2016-2017) to explore careers in health care. Sanford professionals direct the program, volunteering their
time and talent to mentor students and share their expertise. Students who are accepted into the program meet at Sanford
Health to explore a wide variety of health care careers through special guest presentations, facility tours, and hands-on
activities. The program fee is $75 per student. Scholarships are available for students with limited resources. Accepted
students are invited to attend either the Fall or Spring semester of the YME Program. Due to the limited number of space
available, we ask students to examine their schedule to see that they can attend the majority of program meeting dates
before applying for the YME Program. Applications are available in student services or on the Davies website under
Counseling Department/community opportunities. The application deadline is April 15.
GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES
If your student has experienced a loss and needs additional support during this time, there are some upcoming events that
may be of help.
Hospice of the Red River Valley has scheduled a grief group called Youth Journeys. This group is open to youth ages 618 and their families who have experienced the death of a loved one. The groups is scheduled for April 30. If you are
interested in registering for this group, please call Kriston Wenzel at (701) 356-1533 or (800) 237-4629.
Altru’s Hospice program is offering Camp Good Mourning: A Kids and Teens Grief Camp. This camp takes place in
Park River, ND July 8-10 and is also open to students ages 6-18 who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The camp
helps young people express feelings, learn healthy coping strategies and share experiences with others who have
experienced loss. Recreational activities are also included. To register for this camp, please contact Sue Mairs at (701)
780-5258.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Have you signed up for the Davies website yet? Once you do, you can subscribe to the Scholarships page on the
Counseling Center website, and you will receive an e-mail each time the scholarships are updated. There are many
scholarships available, and several have due dates coming up in April. Take a look at
www.fargo.k12.nd.us/daviescounseling and click on the Scholarships link.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTING
Advanced Placement testing begins at the beginning of May. Please refer to the schedule below for dates and
times of specific exams. Unless students are notified otherwise, testing will take place in H101. Students
should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled test time. Testing will begin promptly and latecomers will not
be admitted. Students should come prepared with a photo ID, pencils and a calculator (if needed/approved for
their exam).
Studio Art digital portfolios will be collected beginning on Monday, May 2 through Thursday, May 5.
Morning
(8:00am – noon)
Week 1
Monday, May 2
Chemistry
Tuesday, May 3
Computer Science A
Wednesday, May 4
English Literature and Composition
Thursday, May 5
AP Calculus AB
Friday, May 6
United States History
Psychology
Morning
(8:00 am – noon)
Week 2
Afternoon
(Noon – 4:00 pm)
Monday, May 9
Biology
Tuesday, May 10
United States Government and Politics
Wednesday, May 11
English Language and Composition
Physics 2: Algebra-Based
European History
Afternoon
(Noon-4:00 pm)
Macroeconomics
Thursday, May 12
Friday, May 15
Microeconomics
CT/SAT COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
The ACT and SAT are college entrance exams required by most 4 year colleges. Students should check with the specific
schools they plan to apply to for the test needed. These tests are generally taken during the latter part of a student’s junior
year and/or the beginning of senior year. Please follow the links regarding summer testing dates and registration for the
Davies had seven students that placed in the State Reflections Competition:
STUDENT NAME
CATEGORY
PLACED
NAME OF PROJECT
Ayan Abdi
Literature
First Place
Let Your Imagination Fly
Amin Smith-Jones
Photography
First Place
Stairway to the Future
Emily Coykendall
Photography
Second Place
Looking at Microscope
Hunter Erickson
Photography
Third Place
Bowl, Pottery Wheel Throwing
Adam VanCamp
Photography
Honorable Mention
Pottery Wheel
Caecie DeBlaere
Visual Arts
First Place
Passion and Perseverance
Rachel Burkman
Visual Arts
Third Place
Colorful Caged Minds
2016 Davies High
Post Prom Party
NDSU MEMORIAL UNION
Sunday, April 10th
12:30 am – 4:00 am
For all Davies Juniors, Seniors and their invited guests!!
(Students do not need to attend prom to attend this event!)
We as parents always worry about our children when they attend a special event such as prom. We want to keep our
kids safe but yet we want them to have fun. This is why the Fargo Davies PTSA and Junior Class Parents are sponsoring
the Post Prom Party to follow this year’s prom. We have a great night planned with a variety of activities for the kids.
There will be casino games, entertainment, bowling, bingo, food, music & many other exciting activities. Also, there
will be PRIZES given away every 15 minutes!
Donations/Chaperones Needed
No proceeds from prom ticket sales go toward the post prom party. The party is funded through donations from the
Junior & Senior Class Parents and any businesses wishing to donate. Therefore, we are asking you to please consider
making a cash donation to the Post Prom Party.
If you know of a business that would like to make a donation, either monetary or otherwise, please send it to the
address below. If there are any items you would like us to pick up, please contact the number below. Also, don’t forget
your company and matching donations. The Davies PTSA is a non-profit 501(c) organization. A donation receipt
will be provided upon request.
Also, in order to put on this event many volunteers are needed. Please consider volunteering your time to help
Chaperone the Post Prom Party. For us as parents, it is enjoyable to attend to watch our kids have fun.
Please complete the form below and mail by February 14th to:
Jenny Satter (Chair-Post Prom Party Committee)
5150 Rose Creek Pkwy
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 541-2871 (cell)
(Please detach and mail to Jenny Satter, 5150 Rose Creek Pkwy S, Fargo, ND 58104 by February 14th)
____ Enclosed is my donation of $____________ (Please make checks payable to Davies PTSA)
____ I have an item(s) to donate ___________________ Mailed _______ Called for Pick-up _______
____ I/We are able to Volunteer
_____ Games
_____ Bus Chaperone
______ Prizes
_____ Door Chaperone
______ Food
______ Where needed
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________
Email: _______________________________________
Davies High School Booster Club is looking for new board members
Education is more than academics. A well-rounded education includes student participation in a variety of activities. The
Fargo Davies High School Booster Club exists to support students’ ability to participate in athletics, music, drama, speech
& debate as well as a host of other school-related activities.
The Fargo Davies High School Booster Club is looking for new board members. Board members commit to a 3-year term.
The Board is made up of an Executive Board, including the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. The atlarge members actively participate by committee supporting Membership, Advertising, Spirit, Promotion and Volunteer
work. The board meets the second Wednesday of each month.
Please join us at one of our next meetings, April 13 or May 11, each at 6:30 pm in Room H101 if you are interested in
learning more and/or are interested in joining as a Board member.
The Fargo Davies High School Booster Club relies on annual memberships and corporate sponsorships to support the
activities of the Booster Club whose purpose is:
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Promoting activities of Davies High School
Promoting the spirit of friendship and sportsmanship in such activities
Encouraging parent and community participation in such activities
Assisting in creating a positive school spirit and culture
Assisting in the funding of the aforementioned activities
Having equitable representation of all activities and geographical areas of Davies High School
During the 2015-2016 academic year, the Davies High School Booster Club helped support a broad range of activities
including: fall Senior retreat held at Microsoft, baseball home plate area clay, portable skate sharpener for the boys and
girls hockey teams, annual academic awards program, boys soccer warm-ups, band instrument mutes, flagpole near the
tennis courts, dance team poms, World Language Survey certification fees, jump rope specialist assembly presentation,
Tech/Engineering Best Robotics t-shirts, post-prom party, Strength and Bent Bar Club t-shirts, trophy case, school song
banner, all-school campaign with Special Olympics to Spread the Word to End the Word and all-school Senior event.
DAVIES HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR TEST EXEMPTION POLICY
1. At least a “C” average for the second semester grade in the class.
2. Two or fewer excused absences per class during second semester.
3. Two or fewer tardies in the class.
4. School related activity absences will not count against the student.
5. Attendance at funerals will not count against the student.
6. No college visits during second semester are allowed, except when that visit is REQUIRED by the college and
that visit must be verified by providing written correspondence from the college to the attendance office.
7. Automatically disqualified if suspended from school.
Name: _________________________________
Date: ______________
Please explain why you feel you should be exempt from the above policy.
Date of anticipated absence(s): ______________
Period(s): ____________
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_______________________________________________________________________________________
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 Request Approved
 Request Denied
Date ____________
ALL EXEMPTIONS MUST BE TURNED IN TO DR. MILLER
NO LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. THURSDAY MAY 5, 2016.