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Parking passes will be distributed to students during the first week of school for those who have submitted their contracts and paid the parking fee. Students will be able to park in any spot in the student parking lot during the first week of school only (September 8-September 11). Students will begin parking in their assigned spots on Monday, September 14. You will receive an email confirmation that you have successfully met all requirements to receive a parking pass by August 31. Also, all students who are enrolled in the FIVE Virtual Academy will have to purchase a parking pass for $50 if they desire to park on campus at any time during school hours for this school year. Please contact Mr. McCloud at 803-476-3313 or at Lmccloud@lexrich5.org with any questions/concerns.

The ACT will now be administered on 10/24 and 2/6. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Gunter at rgunter@lexrich5.org.

Hello everyone! Please come pick up your artwork when you return to school. You will have until Friday 9/11. Work not picked up will be thrown away. We need to clear out the cabinets for new classes. Thank you so much!

DFHS is excited to announce we are now able to accept POR's electronically!!! Each year 3 Proofs of Residence are required to register. Click on the link below in order to enter your student(s) PORs for the 2020-2021 school year. Be prepared to upload your documents. If an affidavit is required, please visit the school website in order to print out and complete. Affidavits must be notarized before returning to us.

District Five Proof of Residence

Just a reminder that the free and reduced lunch application must be filled out every school year. *Please complete your application when you register to come back to school. You can also go to the district website . Under Departments, select student Nutrition and click the link to fill out the form. The website is www.lunchapplication.com Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon.

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Visit: DFHS - School Counseling Webpage for our LIVE TWITTER Feed!

We are posting celebrations, college announcements and

Counselor Connection messages daily!

There is a scholarship posted for ALL GRADE LEVELS.

Please Stay In Touch!

Mary Catherine Brown

I am originally from York, SC. Columbia quickly became home for me after attending USC. I was a classroom teacher for 10 years before switching over to school counseling; I now enjoy helping students navigate the tricky teenage years personally, socially, and academically. At home I enjoy being mom to 2 young daughters, exercising, cooking, and working on the next household DIY project with my husband.

Shenita Chapman

Shenita and Kevin live in Lexington with three beautiful children. Shenita is a proud graduate of Clemson University. At Clemson University, she holds numerous track and field accomplishments and school records. Shenita has a passion for helping students to achieve their highest potential with compassion and perseverance. Her highest degree is an Ed.S. in Education Administration from Fort Hays State University. Her current role as a school counselor is a life-long dream as her school counselor and coaches had the biggest impact on her life.

2020-2021 COURSE REQUEST CHANGES

Course change requests must be submitted by June 15th. The change Request Form can be found on the DFHS-School Counseling webpage here: https://www.lexrich5.org/Domain/309

Changes after June 15 will be allowed for the reasons listed on page 2 of the District 5 Course Catalog.

Do you need to review your transcript?

Visit DFHS’s Parchment Transcript Request page here: https://www.lexrich5.org/Page/13154

Please Note:

• It is recommended that the student creates the Parchment account in their name. Creating multiple accounts in the student's name may cause processing concerns.

• Once you have created your account, please allow 2-5 business days for the approval and release of your transcript to your file. (The transcript will not appear immediately.)

• If you are experiencing issues with your Parchment account, you can reach out to Customer Service by clicking on the Support button to the top right of your screen or email your School Counselor.

• Summer grades will be available on updated transcripts by Mid-September.

Did you know that you can find most of your answers on the DFHS - School Counseling IGP Agenda?

There are hyperlinks to lead you to the most updated information on many topics.

Attention Seniors!

Needing answers to some of your senior year questions? Such as who do I contact for what?

Find the answers here - Class of 2021 - Senior Information Sheet.

The SC Honors College @UofSC invites students to enter the SC HS Writing Contest. Open to SC juniors & seniors. TOPIC: The topic is "How should we improve the state of South Carolina?" DEADLINE: Students must be residents of South Carolina. The deadline is September 25, 2020.

Cash prizes of $1,000, $500 and $250 will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners. The entries of finalists and winners will be showcased by the South Carolina Honors College on its website.

For more information, visit https://schonors.com/SCHSwritingcontest.

Have you heard? NACAC's Virtual College Fairs will launch this summer. Get ready for a dynamic, new, digital meeting space for students & admission reps. Fair dates are Aug. 19, Sept. 13, Oct. 12, and Nov. 8. Visit: http://virtualcollegefairs.org. Registration opens mid-August for students.

2020 Best Test Optional Colleges in America

The 2020 Best Test Optional Colleges ranking filters the 2020 Best Colleges ranking to only include colleges that don't require SAT or ACT scores for admission. Due to many colleges updating admissions requirements as a result of the pandemic, please visit the college's website for the most up-to-date requirements. Explore the list of test optional schools to find a college that's right for you.

https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-test-optional-colleges/. You can also use this link to conduct a college search of your own.

Scholarship Information

Do you know of a high school senior that wants to go to college without any debt?

Do you know of a high school junior that is potentially interested in a military career?

The Senior Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (SROTC) is now accepting applications for the ROTC scholarship.

For information on qualifications and how to apply take a look at our SROTC Fact Sheet.

Class of 2021

The College Board Opportunity Scholarships

The more effort you put in, the more opportunities you have to earn a scholarship. Complete all six, and you’re eligible to earn $40,000. Scholarships will be awarded through monthly drawings to students who complete each action. Visit: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/home?SFMC_cid=EM348168-&rid=47698047 to learn more!

Visit DFHS’s Scholarship page here for more scholarship opportunities!

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