Dover High School and Regional Career Technical Center Information Update
Wednesday July 24, 2024
Summer Tours for the Class of 2028
To assist with the transition to high school, we are offering guided tours of the building on Wednesday July 31 (1:00pm) and August 14 (10:00am) for incoming 9 th graders.
If you are interested, please fill out the link below so we can best plan for your arrival.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfshhD5kLskHGQTV8fH5KflD_oqj794T3itYd5-gi8HDGM7HQ/viewform
Obligations
Obligation information and balances have been mailed out to students and families. Students should make sure they have returned their laptop or Chrome Book, all books, equipment, and uniforms and have paid their lunch balance to avoid an obligation. Students may return items to the Main Office between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm. Students will not be eligible to buy a parking permit until all obligations have been cleared. Please contact Ms. Cunio at [email protected]. If you have any questions.
Office Hours
All Dover School District offices will be closed on Fridays during July.
Student Schedules
Schedules for the 24-25 school year are now available for viewing on Infinite Campus. Advisory for freshmen and Study Halls are not listed yet and will be filled in later this summer. For now, they show as No Scheduled Course.
Students should review their schedules to make sure they have enough courses and to make sure the same course is not entered twice.
Rising seniors should have no more than two open blocks each semester and rising freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, should have no more than one open block each semester.
If you have the same course listed twice or too many open blocks, please call the Counseling Office to set up an appointment at 603-516-6940.
Fall 2024 Athletic Eligibility
Athletic eligibility for the fall is based on Fourth Quarter grades not a student's final average in a class. Summer school credits cannot be used to recoup Fourth Quarter grades in terms of eligibility.
Summer Reading
Summer reading and Advanced Placement assignments can be found on the Dover High School Website. The tab is Summer Assignments. It can be found under the For Families drop down menu.
https://dhs.dover.k12.nh.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1251790&type=d&pREC_ID=1476652
Return for the 24-25 School Year
The calendar for the 24-25 school year can be found on the district website. To help with planning, freshman orientation for the Class of 2028 will be held on Thursday, August 29 from 7:40 am to 12:00 pm. The first full day for all students is Tuesday, September 3 for a full school day of 7:40 am to 2:30 pm. It will be a Green Day. You will find attached a calendar for the 24-25 school year.
Summer Resources
We are happy to announce that the Dover School District's substance abuse provider, Live Free Recovery, will be available this summer to all students, staff, and family of the Dover School District. They will be available both in person at the high school and by phone and Zoom. In person hours are held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm beginning June 25th and ending August 22 nd. Additionally, there will be a peer group co-facilitated by Dover High students on Wednesdays at 10:00 am. No appointment is needed.
In addition to in person and Zoom meetings, Live Free staff are available 24-7 for any questions or concerns. There is no charge for these services and all services are strictly confidential. For questions or information call 603-702-2461 or email [email protected].
You will also find attached Accessing Resources in New Hampshire which provides information on a wide array of support services in the areas of physical and mental health as well as substance abuse.
Health Office Information
Please see the information below from the Health Office.
END OF YEAR REMINDER FOR STUDENTS WITH MEDS IN HEALTH OFFICE
If your student has a medication/inhaler/Epi-Pen/supplies in the Health Office at DHS, arrangements need to be made to pick these medications up before the last day of school. You may come and pick them up yourself, or we can give them to your student to bring home. However, if your student has a controlled med with us (i.e. methylphenidate, guanfacine, etc...) YOU MUST COME TO THE HEALTH OFFICE TO PICK IT UP . Students are not allowed to have controlled meds with them at school or on the bus.
We are unable to store medications over the summer, so any meds not picked up will be disposed of at Wentworth Douglass Hospital.
Finally, all medication orders, authorizations, asthma/allergy and seizure emergency plans MUST be updated each school year. Forms are available on the Dover High School website: Departments --> Health Services/School Nurse --> Health Forms. The student's provider's forms may be used as well.
REMINDERS FOR NEXT YEAR:
--> MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL
The state of New Hampshire requires medication - both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription - be given through the health office. ALL medications must be brought to the school in the original container. The container must be clearly marked with the student's name and dosage. Please check expiration dates; we cannot administer expired medication. Laws regarding dispensing medications are strict.
---->Over-the-counter (OTC) Medications
Parent/guardian must complete and sign the school form allowing the nurse to dispense medication. Your student may bring OTC medications and completed and signed forms directly to the Health Office.
---->Prescription Medications
Medication must be in a pharmacy-labeled bottle with the student's name and correct dosage. Only 1-month of medication may be kept in the Health Office, so you will need to bring more medication in each month. Medication must be brought in by a responsible adult. A letter from your child's provider is also required and must contain the following information:
Student's Name
Date of the order
Route and dosage of med
Diagnosis
Frequency and time of administration
Possible side effects
Any other important instructions for the meds
Please ask the pharmacy to divide the child's meds into two bottles, one for home and one for school.
These emergency plans are the tools needed to keep your child safe at school. Each school year, a new plan is required.
Here's what you need to do:
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Bring a copy of the Action Plan to your child's provider. Action plans may be found at https://dhs.dover.k12.nh.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1424548&type=d&pREC_ID=1592098
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Discuss the plan with your provider. BOTH you and your provider must sign and date the plan.
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Return completed plan and any necessary medications to the DHS Health Office before the start of school.
Andrea Minnis
DHS Nurse
Chalagne McKane
DHS Float Nurse
Senior Portraits
Mark Lawrence is the photography company that does our student pictures. They also provide a senior portrait service. Please click here to view information concerning this option for senior portraits.
Other Senior Portrait Information
Senior pictures are due on October 23, 2024.
The Dover High School Administration has set the following guidelines for Senior Yearbook Photos. These guidelines are also provided as tips from professional photographers for the most flattering and timeless photos. Remember you can order your own style and poses for your senior photo package from a photographer, but the following guidelines must be used for your Senior Yearbook Photo.
Guidelines for all senior photos:
1. Submit a photo that is an original. Cell phones are not recommended as the
resolution quality is often poor.
2. No hats, props, or pets are allowed. The senior portrait focuses on the student.
3. Avoid clothing with writing.
4. Show distinction between you and the background.
5. If a senior does not submit a Senior Photo, the school picture taken on school photo day will be used in the yearbook. If there was no school photo taken by the school photographer, the student's name will appear in the Yearbook as "not pictured".
6. Please provide us a vertical headshot that is 300 dpi jpeg. Submit the Senior photo by Uploading your image directly to: https://photos.jostens.com/LYFYW3
Note: Once you're at the Dover High School photo upload page you will enter Contact Information (name and email address in case we need to contact you with questions about the photo) and Photo Information (the first and last name of the student and grade).
You will receive confirmation of the photo submission.
Yearbook Information
Please click here to find a document with more information for seniors on yearbooks including biographies, baby pictures, advertising opportunities, and how to order a yearbook.