DPS Bi-Weekly Update
 

October 2018                 

Fall at Dalton Public Schools

 
MAP Growth

Dr. Scott Discusses MAP Testing
Watch for Dr. Scott's editorial in the Dalton Daily Citizen on Sunday as he discusses MAP testing. Many feel overwhelmed with the amount of testing our students take each year, but MAP has proven to be useful in many ways. Learn more about the MAP Growth Assessment here.

So... What is MAP Testing? Click the image below to watch an informational video!    

SCHOOL NEWS

DHS ACT Scores Increase for Third Year
Students who took the ACT college readiness exam in 2018 had an average composite score of 21.8, up from 20.8 in 2017. This is the third year in a row that average scores have increased for the school. DHS also outscored the state average of 21.4 and the national average of 20.8. Read More.

DHS Host German Exchange Students
Free soda refills, big cars and fast food, oh my! These are a few of the surprises a group of German exchange students staying at Dalton High School this fall found most noteworthy about the U.S. Read more here about their experience.

DHS Claims National Merit Semifinalist
Dalton High School senior Jackson Wright has been named a Semifinalist in the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Read more.

Bridenstine Named Brookwood Principal
Bridentstine began her new role October 15. Read more.

DPS Staff Complete UGA Professional Interpreter Course
Nineteen Dalton Public Schools employees, including family engagement coordinators, school secretaries and administrative staff, completed a six-week Professional Interpreter Course through UGA. Read more.

SPOTLIGHT

DHS Softball Continues in

State Tournament

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Spanish Radio Show
We host a radio segment on Que Buena 101.9 every other Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. Topics include testing anxiety, mental health, preparing for college, healthy eating and more.

 

Thanksgiving Break Around the Corner
Students will be on Thanksgiving break November 19-23.

Upcoming Events

Sunday - October 28, 2018
2:00 PM
DHS THEATRE
 
Tuesday - October 30, 2018
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Dalton High School Parent Resource Center (Room 3106 in the 3100 mobile unit)
 
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
The Dalton High School Parent Resource Center (Room 3106 in the 3100 mobile unit)
 
Friday - November 2, 2018
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Mac Gaston Community Center, 218 N. Fredrick St.
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Mac Gaston Community Center, 218 N. Fredrick St.
 
Saturday - November 3, 2018
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Blue Ridge
 
Friday - November 9, 2018
 
10:00 AM
Various Schools
 
 
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