Daily Announcements

May 21, 2012

It's a great day to be a Jaguar!

  • The instructions for Parent Portal are posted on the front page of our school website.
  • The easiest way for the parents' voice to be heard regarding state budget issues is through the Parents' Campaign.  They ensure quality education for every child in Mississippi.  Parents can sign up for emails from Parents' Campaign through our school district website, www.desotocountyschools.org.
  • Car riders exit their vehicles on the south side of DCHS in the mornings, and car riders enter the building through the gym lobby.  The doors are opened each morning at 7:50.  In the afternoons, all car riders and walkers exit the building through the gym lobby.  Car riders are picked up on the south side of the building near the student parking lot.
  • We have new regulations that we must enforce regarding student checkouts this school year.  Parents will need to email or fax their checkout requests to our school.  Parents can email our attendance clerk, Robin Sayle, at robin.sayle@desotocountyschools.org, or parents can fax the requests to Ms. Sayle at 662-536-3621.
  • DeSoto Central High School has been designated as a Star School by the Mississippi Department of Education.  This is the highest recognition that a school can receive, and it is based upon test scores, student academic growth, and graduation rate.  The Mississippi Department of Education began this accreditation system in 2009, and only 11 high schools (including DeSoto Central High School) have received this honor in 2009, 2010, and 2011.
  • The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2012 will be held on May 22nd at 7:00 pm at the DeSoto Civic Center.
  • Students must buy a decal in order to drive on campus.  The cost of the decal is $5.
  • You can follow DeSoto Central High School on Twitter at dchsjaguars.
  • I would like to encourage everyone to visit our school district's website at www.desotocountyschools.org.  By viewing this website, you can get updates regarding board policy changes and school district events.
  • Our students received their fall SATP score reports from Algebra I, Biology I, and English II on March 22nd.  If a student did not receive a score report, he/she needs to see his/her counselor as soon as possible.  We will receive the US History scores in August or September.

 

  • Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be able to pick up their report cards Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.  Seniors will receive their report cards in their diploma packet after the graduation ceremony.
  • Students received progress reports on April 18th.
  • We had a junior meeting on April 20th to discuss senior pictures.  If a junior missed the meeting, he/she can pick up a packet in the main office.  If you have specific questions, you can contact Holland Studios at 901-362-1818.  In order to be on the Class of 2013 senior composite and to be in the 2013 yearbook, students must get their senior pictures made by Holland Studios.
  • We had a senior class meeting on April 12th, and our seniors received a packet of information about all upcoming senior events.  If a senior missed the meeting, he/she can pick up a packet in the main office.
  • Cap and gown pick-up is today (Monday).  Last names A-H (8:45-9:15), last names I-P (10:45-11:15), last names Q-Z (1:15-1:45).
  • Our Josten's representative delivered class rings on May 15th.
  • Students received their yearbooks during 2nd block on May 8th.  If a student did not pick up a yearbook, he/she can see Ms. Risher.
  • Students can pick up their 2012-2013 schedules this summer in the commons on July 30th from 9:00 a.m. until noon, and on July 31st from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
  • Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors received their final exam schedule on April 13th.  Students will take 3rd and 4th block exams today (Monday) morning beginning at 8:25.  Make-up exams will be given tomorrow (Tuesday).  School will be dismissed by 12:50 today (Monday) and tomorrow (Tuesday).
  • Graduation practice will be held at 8:45 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) at the DeSoto Civic Center.  The graduation ceremony is tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7:00 p.m. at the DeSoto Civic Center. 

Jaguar Pride!

Cory Uselton