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Defiance High School Volume 7, Issue 2

Parent Teacher Conferences

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Office Personnel Robert Morton: Principal Jay Jerger: Asst. Principal Jerry Buti: Athletic Director Nancy McCann: Sr. Counselor/Jr. Counselor Sam Manz: Jr. Counselor/Sophomore Counselor Thom Singer: Freshman Counselor Cheryl Westrick: Admin. Asst. Theresa Wieland: Admin. Asst. Linda Thomas: Athletic Asst. Homecoming

Oct. 19, 2013 Dance from 8:00-‐ 11:30 at DHS cafeteria Parent/Teacher Conference Wed., Oct. 30 & Mon., Nov. 4 Oct. 30-‐ 3:00-‐6:00 & Nov. 4-‐ 5:00-‐8:30 DHS cafeteria Thanksgiving Nov. 27-‐Dec. 1 Break from Wednesday, 11/27-‐Sunday, 12/1 (NO SCHOOL: WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27)

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Defiance High School will hold parent-‐teacher conferences in October and November in an effort to keep you informed concerning your child’s academic progress. Conference nights will be held on Wednesday, October 30, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm, and on Monday, November 4, from 5:00 – 8:30 pm. All the conferences will be staged “arena style” in the cafeteria and the choir room. You may simply “drop in” anytime during the conference hours. The teachers will be arranged alphabetically around the cafeteria. Once you are there, you will be able to see which teachers have the shortest waiting line, and go to their waiting area. We hope that using this format will make it easier for more parents to see more of their child’s teachers.

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“Under the Sea” - HOMECOMING 2013

In English, the junior class has been adjusting to the implementation of the new Common Core standards with readings from the Puritan time period. Special emphasis has been placed on The Scarlet Letter and The Crucible, a drama written in the 1950's, but which covers the infamous Salem Witch Trials of the 1690's. Along with the new standards there is a heavy emphasis on the sharpening of writing skills to prepare our students

for both college and careers in the 21st century. Lastly, many of the students are reading a minimum of 30 minutes every night.

The 2013 Defiance High School Homecoming activities will kick off with the annual pep rally and bonfire on the high school campus at 7:30 pm, October 17th. (Please note that the parade has been discontinued.) The crowning of the Homecoming Queen will take place before the football game with Van Wert on Friday, October 18th. This year's senior Queen candidates are: Amber Schindler, Danika Montgomery, and Jenna Retcher. The rest of the court includes: Gabi Lamb (junior attendant), Lexie Menendez (sophomore attendant), and Zoe Billings (freshman attendant). The Homecoming dance will take place in the high school cafeteria on Saturday, October 19th from 8:00-‐11:30 pm, and this year's theme is "Under the Sea". Tickets will be on sale during lunch the week of October 14th-‐18th. If your student attends Four County, they may purchase their tickets in the morning from Mrs. Haviland in room 210, beginning Tuesday, October 15th and for the rest of the week. The cost has not changed and will be $25.00 per couple or $15.00 for a single. Please remember that no tickets will be sold at the door. Students must arrive at the dance by 9:00 pm or they will not be admitted. If your student is bringing a guest from another school, please remind them to fill out the registration form available in the main office in ADVANCE.

ENGLISH DEPT.

Left to Right: Sophomore Attendant – Lexie Menendez; Senior Attendants – Danika Montgomery, Amber Schindler, Jenna Retcher; Junior Attendant – Gabi Lamb; Freshman Attendant – Zoe Billings.

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SENIOR NEWS

Math Tutoring From now until January, Math Tutoring will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:45 – 3:30 after school in Mr. Wahl's Room (#103), and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 – 7:45 am in Mr. Weaver's Room (#105). In January, the schedule will change slightly.

Be sure to get a transcript release form into Ms. McCann. Watch deadlines for college applications and for scholarship applications. (Scholarships are posted on DHS website.) Get Josten cap/gown orders in ASAP. Orders can be given to Ms. McCann. Planning on collegiate sports? Students must register with NCAA at www.eligibilitycenter.org. Print two NCAA transcript release forms and submit to Ms. McCann to process. Financial Aid – get prepared to complete FAFSA after January 1, 2014. Get pin numbers now (parent AND student electronic signature numbers) at www.pin.ed.gov Look for future information on our financial aid workshop night. Senior males should make sure they register with the Selective Service to receive financial aid consideration. www.sss.gov Just a reminder that all OGTs must be passed in order to participate in graduation. OGTs are scheduled for Oct. 28-‐Nov. 1 for any tests needed to be made up. Students can review on Study Island on their iPads or go to the Ohio Department of Education www.ode.state.oh.us/ to take review tests. Fees – please make sure all current and back fees are paid before graduation. Contact Mrs. Westrick in the office to make payment arrangements.


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JUNIOR NEWS Juniors should plan on taking the ACT at least once during their Junior year and again at the beginning of their Senior year. Upcoming test dates are Oct. 26, Dec. 14, Feb. 8. Register at www.actstudent.org PSAT – Preliminary SAT and entrance exam for the National Merit Scholarship competition is set for Wed., Oct. 16. ASVAB – Explores student strengths as they apply to career choices and is scheduled for Nov 14. Practice ACT – take a practice ACT (no charge); receive results and improvement strategies. Scheduled for Nov. 1. See Mr. Manz for sign up. OGTs are scheduled for Oct. 28-‐Nov. 1 for any tests needed to be made up. Students can review on Study Island, on their iPads, or go to the Ohio Department of Education www.ode.state.oh.us/ to take review tests. Juniors should continue signing up to meet with college reps when they visit.

PLAN Testing – The PLAN test is scheduled for Thursday, November 21. Encouraged for all sophomores, this test offers a low-‐pressure, low-‐cost preview of the ACT, which most students take before post-‐high-‐school training. Additionally, the test provides personalized direction on career matches. The fee is $13.00, payable by check to "Defiance High School" (or cash) to Mrs. Cheryl Westrick in the main office. There is still time for any sophomore to sign up – please contact Mr. Manz for details or fee concerns. Please take advantage of this worthwhile offer. On the web: www.planstudent.org. HOBY – Each year, Defiance High School selects one (or two) outstanding sophomore(s) to represent the class at an expenses-‐paid, multiple-‐day leadership seminar held June 5 – 8, 2014. Mr. Manz introduced this opportunity (along with the PLAN test) to sophomores in late September. Applications may be turned in to Mr. Manz through Tuesday, November 4. All sophomores may seek this resume-‐building honor. Contact Mr. Manz for more details on how to apply. On the web: www.hoby.org. Academics – First quarter mid-‐term grades came out in late September. While some students are doing well, many have room to improve. Encourage daily responsibility to maintain grades, especially in core academic classes. Remember, you may monitor grades in the following way: • Set up an account to access your children’s grades online at http://www.defiancecityschools.org • Click on Grade Check • Click the blue button that says “Create Account” • Fill in the information requested, including your own unique username and password. • For each of your children you will also fill out the information requested: 1. Student Name (first and last) 2. Access ID (This is your child’s 6 or 5-‐digit student ID which can be found on your child’s schedule or ask

him/her for their lunch number) 3. Access Password (This is your child’s birth date) 4. Examples: 5/12/04 or 10/3/14 or 3/7/01

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OGT-Ohio Graduation Test Assessments aligned to Ohio’s Academic Content Standards in reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and writing that students in high school must take to demonstrate proficiency before graduation from high school. The Ohio Graduation Test will be administered through October 28-‐November 1, 2013. The test will be given to any of the following: new student to Ohio that is either a Junior or Senior and Junior or Senior that needs to pass one or more of the testing areas.

Wednesday, October 23, is PICTURE RE-‐TAKE DAY. Pictures will be taken before school on the stage of the gymnasium starting at 7:15 am until 12:00 am. If you were absent on Picture Day, need your portrait retaken or just want to order an additional package, please pick up a flyer in room 101 or in the office. Your original package must be returned for a retake. If your student did not receive their packet of information extras are located in the high school office.

Picture Re-Take

Fall Choral Showcase The Defiance Choral Music Department will present its annual Fall Choral Showcase on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00 PM in the Defiance Community Auditorium. This concert presents a full kaleidoscope of the range of the choral department beginning with the 5th Grade Choir and ending with the state superior A Cappella Choir. All choral ensembles will be featured as well as six high school soloists and the two brand new barbershop quartets. The concert is free and open to the public.


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*All current DHS art students have the opportunity to be part of ARTSONIA*a Once a Student is enrolled, their art teacher will photograph and upload student artwork onto the website. Once a student account is created on Artsonia, they can invite family and friends to view the official Artsoina page. Parents, family, and friends who are registered can leave positive comments about artwork. Parents also have the opportunity to

purchase customized keepsakes from Artsoina featuring student artwork. Last year our school earned over $100 for our senior art scholarship award, and had a featured Artist of the Week, who also won and award and Blick Art Gift Certificate.


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Girl’s Golf: STATE BOUND The Girl’s Golf Team qualified for the Girls Division II State Golf Tournament for the first time in school history. The team participated in the tournament on Oct. 11-‐12, at The Ohio State Gray Golf Course, in Columbus. Participating for Defiance include: Marissa Behringer, Lindsay Froelich, Madeline Glassford, Annabelle Weisgerber, and Rachel Gerken. The Girl’s Golf Team accomplishments include: Perrysburg Invite – 6th out of 16 Wayne Trace Tri-‐match – 1st (record 2-‐0) *Lowest 9 hole score of 176 – school record Lincolnview Invitational – 2nd out of 9 Defiance Invitational – 2nd out of 12 Shawnee Tri-‐match – 1st (record 4-‐0) Elmwood Quad-‐match – 1st (record 8-‐0) Celina Tri-‐match – 1st (record 10-‐0) Wapakoneta match – 2nd (record 10 – 1) Eagle Rock Quad-‐match – 1st (record 13 – 1) Perrysburg Match – 2nd (record 13 – 2) Wayne Trace Invite – 1st out of 8 WBL's – 1st Sectionals – 2nd *School record low sectional team score Districts – 3rd

Freshman..Avoid the Mistakes Here is a list of 5 common high school freshman mistakes as published in the college magazine Campus Explorer. See how many of these sound familiar or pertain to you: 1. Believing your freshman year doesn’t really count and you can improve your grades later. Remember… the numbers don’t care that you are a freshman and they never go away!!! 2. Sacrificing your grades for your social life. Social life is important. Good grade, however, are your ticket to getting into good post high school programs. High school is only 4 years…..your post high school education and or work path affects the rest of your life. 3. Missing homework and skipping classes. See above. 4. Failing to make up missed assignments. See number 3. 5. Not asking for help. There are so many resources for you to get help if you need it. Your teacher is the best place to start. Teachers are in the profession because of their desire to help students. Even if you don’t think they can help you, they can assist you in finding someone who can.

Upcoming Dates-Mark it Down OCTOBER 17th-‐Pep Rally & Bonfire, 7:30 pm 18th-‐Homecoming Game, 7:30 pm 19th-‐Homecoming, 8:00 pm 21st-‐NO SCHOOL-‐Teacher Workday 22nd-‐Fall Choral Showcase, 7:00 pm 23rd-‐Picture Retakes, 7:15am 25th-‐End of 1st Grading Period 28th-‐Nov. 1st-‐OGT (Upper classmen only) 28th-‐National Honor Society Induction, 6 pm 30th-‐Parent Teacher Conference, 3-‐6 pm

NOVEMBER 4th-‐Parent Teacher Conference, 5-‐8:30 pm 5th-‐Vision Check, 8 :00 am 12th-‐Engineering Evening, 7:00 pm 14th-‐ASVAB Test (Juniors), 8:00 21st-‐PLAN Test (Sophomores), 8:00 am 27th-‐Dec. 1st-‐Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)

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