Weekly Communication 8/9/21

Posted August 9, 2021

Update from Principal Thomas

Dear Denver South Students and Families,

We are excited to welcome back our Raven community to in-person learning! We can’t wait to have our community together after so long. This school year, we will be open for students and staff only. All students and staff will be required to wear masks at all times while indoors. Please note, visitors are not allowed in the building at this time. We will share additional health and safety guidelines as they become available. 

This year, our mission is to bring joy and community back to our campus for students, families, and staff. We look to continue and expand the great work we completed through the pandemic to grow our students academically and social-emotionally.

Registration 21-22…

  • Our annual online Registration opened July 30th; registration steps are here  https://tinyurl.com/39zwwmpy.  All registration must be done online.
  • If you are struggling with the online registration, we are offering limited in-person support with the online forms. You may come to South on: 
    • 9th grade- August 9th from 8:00 AM- 2:00 PM
    • 10th grade- August 12th from 8:00 AM- 2:00 PM
    • 11th & 12th grade- August 13th from 8:00 AM- 2:00 PM 
  • Please make sure you also complete or opt out of the annual Free or Reduced Lunch application- This is a requirement for ALL students every year https://www2.myschoolapps.com/
  • If you are coming from out of district and would like your student to take a Math or World Language placement test, please complete this form. 
  • Registration fee is $50 and there is a $20 MyTech fee. Student parking is optional.  Individual class fees will be assessed by the classroom teacher. 

South will also be operating a bell schedule that runs from 8:25 am to 3:55 pm each day except Thursday when school will end at 2:40 pm. You may view a copy of our bell schedule linked HERE. We will also be returning to a semester schedule.

Go Ravens!

We are Denver South!

Sincerely,

Bobby Thomas

Principal, South High School

Upcoming Dates for 2021-2022 School Year: 

August 9 – 9th grade registration
August (10th – 13th) Freshman Academy 8-12pm 

August (12th – 13th) 10th Grade Academy 1-3pm
August (12th – 13th) Registration 8-2pm
August 9th Fall Athletics Begins

August 23rd First Day of School 9th grade
August 24th First Day of School ALL grades

Instructions on how to access transcripts in the portal: Click Here

Ravens of the Class of 2022:

You made it through your junior year, congratulations!  Are you ready to be a senior?  In preparation for 12th grade, all seniors are required to attend a Senior Contract Meeting with at least one parent/guardian and your counselor.  These meetings will take place August 9 – August 20th and should take place prior to the first day of classes.  

Any questions please contact your counselor! 

Ravens Athletics

If you are interested in participating in a fall sport this coming school year, below is information you may need to know to get involved.

Fall Sports – First Day of Season 8/9
Fall Sports Offered at South

Cross Country
Football
Boys Golf
Girls Gymnastics
Boys Soccer
Softball
Boys Tennis
Girls Volleyball
Cheerleading

In order to be cleared to participate, all student athletes MUST:

  1. Complete online registration & online payment – per sport, per season
    • Returning students: Log in to existing account, update registration & pay fees online
    • First Time students: Create a new profile online, complete the registration & pay fees online
  2. Upload a current physical into FamilyID system; Email or mobile copies are not accepted.

Any DPS student who needs an annual physical for sports participation may call 303.602.8958 to reach the Denver Health School-Based Health line.  We are often able to schedule same-day or next appointments that are free to students and families.  If you would like more information or to complete our e-consent to enroll your student, go to https://www.denverhealth.org/services/school-based-health-centers.  

Denver Public Schools and Denver Health COVID Updates

Denver Health is offering free COVID-19 vaccinations on their main campus and at several health centers in the Denver metro area. Walk-in appointments are also available on select days and locations through our Mobile Health Center. Anyone ages 12-17 must register for a Pfizer vaccine appointment. For more details on State vaccination guidelines, please visit COCovidVaccine.org.

Free COVID-19 testing is available to all DPS students and staff through COVIDCheck Colorado,