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Friday, February 26, 2016

DCIS Students Celebrate Read Aloud Day with Local Elementary School

On Wednesday, 2/24, Mr. Munoz's advisement went to a local elementary school to read aloud to the students. Learn more about World Read Aloud Day here.

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Thursday, February 25, 2016

Felicia Winfrey Qualifies for National Geographic Bee State-Level Competition!

Congratulations to Felicia Winfrey, who qualified to compete in the state level competition of the National Geographic Bee!

The Colorado State Bee will be held on Friday, April 1, 2016

Friday, February 19, 2016

Parent-Teacher Conferences: February 29

Spring conferences will be held at DCIS on Monday, February 29th from 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM. You can sign up for individual conferences with certain DCIS teachers by following the links below. (If a teacher is not listed below, you can contact that teacher directly to set up an appointment.)

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

DCIS Spring Testing Schedule

Spring testing (CMAS, PARCC, ACT, PSAT) is scheduled for March and April.  Almost all testing will occur during content classes. Please note that because of college testing for 10th and 11th graders, there will be no classes on Tuesday, 4/19. View schedule and learn more.

Exámenes de la primavera (CMAS, PARCC,ACT, PSAT) está programado para marzo y abril. Casi todos los exámenes ocurrir durante sus clases de contenido.  Por favor, apunten que a causa de los exámenes de las universidades para el grado 10 y 11, no habrá clases el martes, el 19 de abril. Ver el horario y aprender más aquí.

Saturday, February 13, 2016

DCIS Foundation Spring Travel Scholarship Recipients

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DCIS FOUNDATION SPRING TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS! BON VOYAGE AND HAPPY TRAVELS TO YOU ALL!


DCIS Baker- Keegan Smit: Kunming- Sister Cities
DCIS Baker- Scout Hope: Kunming- Sister Cities
DCIS Baker- Sofia Campbell: Kunming- Sister Cities
DCIS Baker-Ryder Phelps: Japan- Youth in Action 
DCIS Baker-Rebecca Egan Spain: - year long exchange with CIEE, qualifies as Levin Scholarship
DCIS Baker-Oscar Buchanan: New York- Model UN
DCIS Baker-Tessa Hansen: Japan- Youth in Action 
DCIS Baker- Tia Van Japan: Sister Cities
DCIS Baker- Violet Virnich: Japan- Youth in Action 
DCIS Baker-Sophia Tribelhorn: Japan- Youth in Action 
DCIS Baker- Tobias Lidov Spain: 7 week exchange with Adolesco
DCIS Baker- Rebecca West: Scotland
DCIS Baker-Emily Able: Israel/Palestine- Meet the Middle East
DCIS Baker- Canyonlands 10th Grade Trip Canyonlands- UTAH 13 students
DCIS Baker Middle School- 6th grade Costa Rica

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Congrats to the Phoenix Girls Basketball Team!

Congratulations to our Phoenix Girls basketball team who made it to the playoffs this year! Thanks for a great season.

  • Ava Youngblood-Yazzie
  • Bianca Esquibel
  • Felicia Winfrey
  • Cheyenne Wilson
  • Daija Gallegos
  • Tiyanna Dennis
  • Star Her Many Horses
  • Arlene Jimenez
  • Sylvia Cuellar
  • Priscilla Broomandi
  • Kalysta Talusan
  • Cecilia Manning

Monday, February 1, 2016

OUR SOPHOMORES NEED YOUR HELP!

This year we are making sure all our sophomores are travelers from April 4-8!
Many of them are heading west to Canyonlands in Utah to commune with nature, see the stars, the flora and fauna and journal about their experience. Others will explore the wonders of the Denver metro area. No passport needed –  just passion and some money! Please help them with even a small donation of $10 or more to make their dream come true!

https://www.gofundme.com/q8hgaq98

NEED HELP WITH COLLEGE AND FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS?

Here are some workshops where you can get help with filling out college and financial aid applications:

  • FAFSA workshops
    • Option 1: DCIS Cafeteria, February 2, 6 – 8 pm
    • Option 2: CEC Middle College, February 20, 9am – 5pm
    • Option 3: "College Goal Sunday" at Auraria campus, February 21, 1 – 3pm
  • CSS Profile Workshops (required only at certain private universities)
    • Flyer
    • Option 1: University of Denver, January 30 10am – 3pm
    • Option 2: University of Denver, February 6 10am – 3pm

Let your counselor know if you have any questions.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS: DO YOU WANT TO APPLY TO OR ATTEND AN OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGE?

CALLING ALL DCIS JUNIORS WHO ARE STARTING TO LOOK AT COLLEGES AND SENIORS WHO HAVE APPLIED!

If you are a DCIS junior or senior and the cost of airfare is holding you back from applying to an out-of-state college, or have applied but don't have money to visit to make an informed decisions – HELP IS HERE!

The Counseling Center can help! We are once again offering a stipend of $150 to qualifying juniors and seniors on a first come, first serve basis. To apply see your counselor ASAP – funds are still available!

Funding is available through a generous grant from the Western Union Foundation.

REMINDER FOR 10TH GRADE FAMILIES WITH STUDENTS ATTENDING CANYONLANDS

The following are due February 24:

1. Remaining payment to FD

2. All DPS paperwork completed and returned to FD. (Note: one of the forms requires a notary. Notaries are free and available at most banks)

3. Registration on the Canyonlands Field Institute form for our group:

website:https://campscui.active.com/orgs/CanyonlandsFieldInstitute?season=1219901