Frederick Douglass High School - Red Devils

Guess what? It's meal pickup day and now you get 7 days worth of meals for all the children in the family. The Devil's Den and Ms. Humphrey and her team of dedicated nutritionists are ready to serve you! Mask up and head on down to the parking lot entrance of the cafeteria. Meals are available Thursdays from 9am - 12 Noon and from 1pm - 5pm. If you miss today, you can pickup meals on Fridays from 7am - 9am. Tell a friend to tell a friend and let's eat, Douglass!

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The deadline for Class Changes will be 9/25/2020.
Reminder: These are requests only! Changes are not guaranteed.

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Have you signed up for the TN Promise, Class of 2021?

Assistant Principal Slocum wants all students and parents to be informed about Cyber-bullying. It's not ok!
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Check out the FDHS Express! Delivering important information and reminders to the Douglass Family. If you are or know a graduating junior or senior, and want to know how to virtually check in when students are later or how to virtually check out, we can put you in the know. Don't forget to register for the ACT by September 7, 2020.

When you've got the best alumni association in the world, you've got to give thanks! We are extremely grateful to the National Douglass Alumni Association, and all the love they show our students, teachers, and parents. We had a great lunch, today! You all are sincerely appreciated.

[09/02/20]   Class of 2021 (Seniors AND Graduating Juniors), you are invited to join Counselor Coules on Remind. Please click the link to join her and keep you and your family informed about important updates, deadlines, and opportunities.

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“HBCU Virtual College Fair is SOON
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Scheduled Dates/Times: Monday, 9/7 - Thursday, 9/10 - 4PM CST
61 HBCUs will participate!
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The link is working, remember to register.
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Free ACT! Register by September 7, 2020.

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STUDENT CONTEST: This is 2020: Meaningful Stories, Artful Healing - Submissions due September 10

Creative expression can be a beneficial way to process and respond to traumatic experiences and times of uncertainty in our lives. Stand For Children is looking for K-12 students to submit poetry, artwork, essays and/or music that conveys the essence of 2020 as it pertains to the global pandemic or police violence. Digital submissions will be accepted through Thursday, September 10. Submissions can be sent to Dr. Crystal Harris at [email protected] using the subject line, “Artful Healing.” Please make sure the file is accessible for download and includes the student’s name, grade and title for each submission. Finalists from each age group (K-5, 6-8, 9-12) will be showcased virtually on Thursday, September 17, in addition to receiving a Stand For Children Black Lives Matter shirt and being entered in a drawing among finalists to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

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Title I Parent Meeting
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
10AM

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Dear Parents & Students of Douglass High School

Are you prepared for the new school year? Have you powered up and activated your device? Don’t despair, we’ll help get you there. This Thursday, August 27, 2020, you’re invited to attend the Frederick Douglass High Optional School Virtual Open house from 5-6pm. We’ll introduce you to our administrative staff, address concerns about devices, how to access classes, picking up textbooks, supplies and important information regarding title I schools. We know this information will help you get the most out of the school year as we begin virtually Monday, August 31. If you know a Douglass High School student or parent, please share this information and we’ll see you, with your device, at our Virtual Open House as we prepare for Virtual School – Every Day, the Douglass Way! Look for the link via text, email, and social media Thursday, august 27, 2020! Contact 901.416.0990 for more information.

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Superintendent's Weekly Update - August 14, 2020

Did you PowerUp, today?
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Supt. Dr. Joris M. Ray brings you the week's latest updates, including information on digital devices, back to school preparations, and more. Find more infor...

Get ready! Get ready! Get ready!

Class of 2021, check it out!
Beginning Monday, August 10, THEC/TSAC outreach will be hosting virtual presentations for high school senior families regarding financial aid and scholarship opportunities. The “Paying for College” webinar will cover HOPE Scholarship, TN Promise, basic FAFSA information, and more. Families must register for the webinar via the following link (https://www.tn.gov/thec/covid-19-campus-information/outreach-virtual-presentations.1.html) which will be offered four times a day, Monday – Thursday, from August 10 through September 3.

Finally, attached are three resources for the Class of 2021…

TN Promise Checklist
TELS (HOPE Scholarship) Summary
Webinar registration instructions

[08/13/20]   REGISTRATION & RETURNING UPDATES
We want to remind families that registration and returning student updates are still going on all summer long. New students can email [email protected] to get started with registration for the 2020-21 school year. All returning SCS families must update student information in PowerSchool before day 1. We need contacts, addresses and important health information updated so we can provide the best support possible. Don't forget, all students must be up to date on immunizations to start school, too. Go to scsk12.org/registration for more details.

HIGH-DEVICE-SCHEDULE

Douglass Family, please share the news! Wednesday, August 12, 2020 is the day for Douglass High School students to begin pickup of their learning devices. The Student Device Schedule can be accessed by clicking the link below the details for Douglass High. Douglass High School's pick up location is the Bayer Bldg., 3030 Jackson Ave. Please share this information..

DOUGLASS HIGH 9th AUGUST 12 / AUGUST 14
12 P.M. - 2 P.M.

DOUGLASS HIGH 10th AUGUST 12 / AUGUST 14
2 P. M. - 4 P.M.

DOUGLASS HIGH 11th AUGUST 12 / AUGUST 14
4 P.M. - 6 P.M

DOUGLASS HIGH 12th AUGUST 12 / AUGUST 14
4 P.M. - 6 P.M

DOUGLASS HIGH ALL Grade Levels AUGUST AUGUST 15
8 A.M. - 1 P.M

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docs.google.com Sheet1 SCHOOLS ARE LISTED ALPHABETICALLY AND BY GRADE LEVEL. PARENTS/GUARDIANS MUST COME ON THE DESIGNATED DAY FOR THEIR CHILD'S SCHOOL AND GRADE. EACH SCHOOL HAS ONE AVAILABLE MAKE UP DATE LISTED BELOW. * Please follow the schedule based on the school that is currently listed in PowerSchool. *...

HIGH-DEVICE-SCHEDULE

Douglass Family, the Student Device Schedule can be accessed by clicking the link below the details for Douglass High. Douglass High School's pick up location is the Bayer Bldg., 3030 Jackson Ave. Please start developing a plan for picking up your device(s) and how and where you will store it.

DOUGLASS HIGH 9th AUGUST 12 / AUGUST 15
12 P.M. - 2 P.M.

DOUGLASS HIGH 10th AUGUST 12 / AUGUST 15
2 P. M. - 4 P.M.

DOUGLASS HIGH 11th AUGUST 12 / AUGUST 15
4 P.M. - 6 P.M

DOUGLASS HIGH 12th AUGUST 12 / AUGUST 15
4 P.M. - 6 P.M

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docs.google.com Sheet1 SCHOOLS ARE LISTED ALPHABETICALLY AND BY GRADE LEVEL. PARENTS/GUARDIANS MUST COME ON THE DESIGNATED DAY FOR THEIR CHILD'S SCHOOL AND GRADE. EACH SCHOOL HAS ONE AVAILABLE MAKE-UP DATE LISTED BELOW. SCHOOL NAME,GRADE LEVEL,PICK-UP DATE / MAKE-UP DATE,PICK-UP TIME,PICK-UP LOCATION ADOLESCEN...

We're preparing for a successful school year at Frederick Douglass High School. Student Device information is available on the SCS Website. Parents and students please share this link with your people and make plans to ensure you start the school year off right.

http://www.scsk12.org/accessforall/studentdevices.php?PID=1756

Destination: SCS Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation!!!

Good afternoon, families of Frederick Douglass High School. As you've likely heard by now, the Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation ceremony will be taking place Saturday, July 18 at 5 p.m. SCS will be streaming the opening District-wide address on multiple platforms, so invite all of your family and friends from around the country to tune in and celebrate the awesome Frederick Douglass High School class of 2020 together. Stan Bell will be hosting the address, with remarks from Superintendent Ray and our School Board - plus some special celebrity guests. You can watch on the SCS website (scsk12.org/classof2020), or SCS Facebook and Twitter pages, and C19TV for local Comcast subscribers. During the live broadcast, families will be directed to the Frederick Douglass High School virtual graduation ceremony. We are so proud of our 2020 seniors and excited for their journeys ahead. From the entire Douglass community, we salute the historic Class of 2020!

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The Commissioner says spread the word. We spread the word.
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Here are a few more photos from today’s celebration!!!

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We’re so proud of our grads! Shout out to the WONDERFUL faculty and staff of DHS for making this day awesome! ILD Lischa Brooks and Board Member @Althea Green were in the place! Congratulations to the class of 2020!
More pictures to come.

[06/12/20]   Our seniors are graduating! We’re so proud of them. At 1:30, we will go live. Jump on and share!
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[06/05/20]   Winners live here! Peer Power is excited to announce winners from Douglass High School for the 2020 Peer Power Creative Writing contest.

Fiction
2nd Place: Alyssa Young, 9th grade. "The Figure"
3rd Place: Bertrand Nzayisenga, 11th grade. "Alex's Sacrifice"

[06/05/20]   Due to current conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and out of an abundance of caution the Tennessee Higher Education Commission/Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (THEC/TSAC) has made the decision to waive the July 1 community service requirement. A Tennessee Promise student enrolling at an eligible institution for the fall 2020 term will not be required to complete and submit community service to maintain eligibility.

THEC/TSAC will continue to monitor the impact from COVID-19 on our state to determine any additional accommodations which may become necessary in the fall semester and beyond.

If you have questions regarding this decision, please contact [email protected].

Please join me Tuesday, June 2nd at 1:00 PM for a one-hour support session. We will talk about your next steps and how you are feeling about your new, exciting journey! I can't wait to see you all!

Email Counselor Coules today for the virtual login credentials at: [email protected]

We're so proud of our 2020 Seniors! Check out Precious Lyons (3rd from left) and Dominique Collier (Center) celebrating with their Zeta Archonette Club of Memphis Sisters. Beautiful, ladies. Congratulations.

Virtual Class Participation Drawing!!
It’s Pay Day! We appreciate the students who continued working hard from home. We’re having our last Zoom meeting of the year to pull the winners of over $100 in gift cards.

Tomorrow is the big day; the last day of school!🎉. We have a special invitation to the scholars that attended any of the DHS Virtual School sessions. Click https://zoom.us/j/91184709865 to join THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL DRAWINGS.
The drawings take place Friday, May 22nd, 2020 at 1PM.

We are proud of you!

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SCS is partnering with MidSouth Works to host a virtual job fair for seniors May 20-27. Register now at progenyplace.org. #ReadyGrad

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Shout out to Counselor Coules for recognizing Senior, Isidro Salazar. He was selected as a Senior Latina Spotlight in the online La Prensa Latina Bilingual newspaper! She recommended a few of our students and he got the spotlight! Isidro we are proud of you!!!

Let's go Red Devil's!

8th graders...We mean, incoming Freshmen, welcome to the family! If you are transitioning to High School and will be attending Frederick Douglass High School, this flyer is for you. Your future begins here!

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