Darien High School

The Principal's Welcome - Dan Haron

I want to take this opportunity to thank all those who spoke on our behalf at this week’s public hearing. Our DHSPA co-presidents and CDSP budget representatives made a strong, rational, and balanced argument in favor of preserving Darien High School’s budget requests and maintaining the level of educational excellence for which DHS is rightfully admired. Most notable were the multitude of Darien High School students who took to the podium to express their thoughts and feelings about the proposed budget cuts, and what those cuts would mean to them on a personal level.

The students who spoke won over the audience with their eloquence, poise, passion, and humor. The feeling of pride that I felt at the end of the evening was shared by everyone around me. It reminded me once again why Darien High School is such a special place and why regardless of the final outcome of this difficult budget season, our terrific students and excellent staff will rise to the occasion and ensure that teaching and learning at DHS will never be compromised.

Weather Alert Wednesday, Feb 10
All Schools Closed

 
 

News for February 9th, 2010

Tomorrow will be a C Day. The periods go 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6

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Senior Internship Announcement

There will be a mandatory orientation meeting for senior interns this Thursday, Feb. 11 from
7 to 8:30 p.m. in the English/History Learning Connections room. All accepted interns are required to attend and parents are welcome. To RSVP or for more information, contact Mrs. Gretchen Webster in the English office or by e-mailing GWebster@darienps.org.

Attention Juniors - Students needed for the
Connecticut State Board of Education

Each year, the Governor appoints two students entering their senior year to serve on the Connecticut
State Board of Education. Student Board members participate fully in discussions about education policy
and lend an important perspective to Board deliberations, although they do not have voting privileges.
We encourage you to consider applying for membership on the Board (July 1, 2010 through June 30,
2011). For more information and an application click here.

DHS Authentic Science Research

DHS Authentic Science Research students competed in the Southern Connecticut Science & Engineering FairOn Saturday, Feb. 6, the DHS Authentic Science Research students competed in the Southern Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair at Convent of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich.

There were 159 students competing overall, with a total of 9 prizes awarded, as well as Honorable Mentions, for completed projects in Life Science and Physical Science, and Research Proposals.  We are pleased to announce that six of our students came home with prizes:

  • Corinne Sommi:  3rd place, Life Science
  • Andrew Gagne:  Honorable Mention, Life Science
  • Nicole Granath and Olivia Taylor:  Tie for 1st place, Research Proposal
  • Katie Critelli and Will DeRocco:  Tie for Honorable Mention, Research Proposal

Please congratulate these students, as well as all those who participated. 

Thank you!  Christine Leventhal and David Lewis

CLASS RINGS

DHS CLass Ring

 

 

 

 

A representative will be available from the ring company to show the DHS ring design and take orders in the cafeteria during all lunches on February 10 and 11.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An Overview of the Financial Aid Process

You can download an adobe pdf copy of the presentation Riding the Rollercoaster of Financing a College Education: An Overview of the Financial Aid Process by Presenter: Kimberly J. Droniak, Assistant Director Fairfield University.

Topics covered include:

  • Fun Facts & “Lingo”
  • Applications, Eligibility & Filing Tips
  • Time Lines & Award Letters
  • Aid Calculation & Deadlines
  • Types of Aid
  • Alternative Financing
  • Q & A Session

Love

Love? Love?
I don’t know what it is,
Maybe I thought once I did
Probably when I was still with him

Love? From a friend?
I don’t think it is real
not even as a friends’ deal
because at the end, friends will leave

Love? Love?
I don’t want to believe in it anymore
because as soon as I did
it hurt me too deeply

Love? Was I wrong?
But I won’t regret what I said
I forgot to mention another kind of love
which I just noticed is the main one
because it is from one person
who will take away all your pain.

Love? What is Love?
It’s the one next to you
it isn’t mine or theirs
but the one able to forget
all the pain you caused them
and forgive your offenses
help you up when you fall
accepts your highs and your lows
The one who believes in you
when you don’t anymore

Love? Whose Love?
The loves that matter the most
are just God’s and your mom’s.

-Pierina Documet

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FEBRUARY SAT REVIEW COURSES for JUNIORS

Darien High School will once again offer its SAT review course headed by Mrs. Rubin from the English department and Mr. Dooley from the math department.  The February class is appropriate for JUNIORS who will be taking the March 13, 2010 test.  The same course will be repeated in April for those juniors who will be taking the SAT on May 1, 2010.

  • SAT Math:  The Math course will run on four Tuesday nights from 7pm – 9pm in room B101 for a total of 8 hours of instruction.  The dates of the math class are February 9, February 23, March 2, and March 9.  The cost of the course is $150 and checks should be made payable to DHS.   To register for the Math course, you can contact Patrick Dooley at pdooley@darienps.org.
  • SAT English:  The English/Verbal course will take place on four Thursday nights in room B203 from 7pm – 9pm for a total of 8 hours of instruction.  The dates of the class are February 11, February 25, March 4 and March 11.   The cost for the course is $150 and checks should be made payable to DHS.  If signing up for both the English and the Math, please write separate checks.  To register for the English course, contact Libby Rubin at erubin@darienps.org

Ecocitizen club

DHS's Ecocitizen club wants you to check the back of your tropicana oj boxes for a code to enter on www.tropicanarainforest.com in order to save an acre of rainforest! DHS's username is escudder@darienps.org and the password is ecocitizens.

Also don't forget plastic water bottles and juice pouches are still being collected in the cafeteria to be recycled. Keep up the great work DHS!

Attention Juniors

The Guidance Department would like to remind you that if you have not done so already, please complete the Junior Packet and submit to your counselor before your individual Junior Planning meeting.  

  • Download a "type on" Parent form in Adobe PDF - updated 1/25
  • Download a "type on" Student form in Adobe PDF - updated 1/25

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Upcoming Events

Feb 15-19 - February Recess
Feb 25 - All-Town Orchestra Festival
March 1-8 - CAPT
March 13 - SAT
March 16 - DHSPA Meeting 9 am
March 25-27 - 308 - Fiddler on the Roof
April 1 - Staff Development
April 2 - NO SCHOOL: Good Friday
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The Depot

Feb 11 - Mom & Pop Shop: Topic- Underage House Parties - Depot 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Feb 23 - ABCs of Credit Card Finance for Students - Depot, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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The Attendance Desk x 2361

Students arriving late or leaving early MUST sign in at the front desk and get a pass from the attendance officer. See the attendance polices page before calling the desk.

Red Cross Safe Rides
Call - 655-6551

Free Math and Science Tutoring

Members of the DHS NHS will be available for free after school tutoring on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 in the Math & Science Learning Connections Room.

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DHS JOBS Office

Located in the College & Career Center
Hours:  M-F from 11 to 1
If you are interested in posting a job through the Jobs Office, please email DHSJobs@darienps.org or call 655-3113

DHS Student Wear

All the proceeds from Student Wear go to support many worthwhile projects at DHS. Download an order form or contact
Valli Baker
with questions.

Darien Underage Drinking Tip Line

203-662-5374 - www.darienpolice.org
or contact Captain Fred Komm 662-5300

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Pay Deck PayDeck allows parents to pay for student obligations using a credit card.

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