Dakota Ridge High SchoolLive, Love, Learn, Leave a Legacy

Fall 2021 Updates and Announcements

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Dakota Ridge Communications 

• 2021-2022 Dakota Ridge Parking Pass Information.

• Food and Nutrition Letter for Parents/PTA/PTO.  

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District Communications

• Tech Tips for District 1:1 Devices.

  • Support for Devices (District webpage)

  • How to reset a Chromebook (video)

  • Resetting a Chromebook - Leaving the District

• Food and Nutrition Service Overview.

• COVID-19 Mental Health Resources from Jeffco Student Services Office.

Additional information and resources can be found by visiting the district's Coronaviris (COVID-19) page.  

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Fall 2021 DRHS Schedules   

Fall 2021 DRHS Schedules will be available in Infinite Campus in August 1, 2021. Schedule change request will ONLY be done thru submitting this Fall 2021 Schedule Change GOOGLEFORM (students must be logged into their jeffcoschools.us email account to access this form). Please note that DRHS counselors will process these requests in the first two weeks in August. You will be able to view your FINAL 1st semester schedule in Infinite Campus on August 16th by 3pm. Thank You.  
 

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Link Crew 2021-2022 
  

Hey, future upperclassmen! Are you willing to help welcome freshman this August? If so, sign up for Link Crew!

Orientation is scheduled for August 17th. We don't know what it will look like yet, but we know we will need juniors and seniors who want to invest in our community by helping freshman make the transition to Dakota! 

In you're interested, please fill out this application. In addition, you should email two teachers or staff members and ask them to complete this recommendation form. 

Check out the application for all the details, including Mrs. Koehler's contact information in case you have any questions. The deadline is midnight on May 8th. 

We hope you'll join us as we welcome the freshmen and set the tone for their high-school careers!

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Google Takeout for Seniors 
  

Seniors can download all of their Google files before they graduate. They will need to use the Google Takeout Tool. Step by step instructions to use this tool can be accessed from this link.   

For seniors who purchased a chrome book through the district: You will need to wipe and reset your chrome book to take it off the Jeffco Google Domain. Step by step instructions to do this can be accessed from this link.   

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IB Information for the 2020-2021 School Year 
  

Interested in learning about the incredible benefits and opportunities offered by the only IB Programme in South Jeffco? Curious to learn more about how:

• Students are challenged with rigorous curriculum to excel in their studies, pursuit of lifelong learning and personal development.
• Students have the opportunity to earn an International Diploma that is recognized worldwide.
• Colleges and universities recognize that IB Diploma graduates are better prepared for the demands of college and future employment.
• IB provides incredible opportunities for university recognition, scholarships, and tuition savings.
• IB students have opportunities for once-in-a-lifetime international travel. Pre-COVID student travel offerings have included trips to China, Panama, and Europe!

Click here to learn all about our program and the admissions process. Questions? Contact Holly Davis, IB Coordinator, at Holly.Davis@jeffco.k12.co.us or 303-982-8956. Also, be sure to stop by the front office to grab an IB informational folder.

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Student Government Information

Open this document to access the flyer for the school-wide google classroom announcements. Announcements will be specific for each grade level.

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Chromebook Repair - Hybrid / Remote Learning

For Chromebook issues please use these trouble shooting steps to solve most problems. Students should call the district helpline for additional support at 303-982-3438 or bring their Chromebooks to the library between 7:00-3:00 Monday - Thursday. Contact Mrs. Luster via email at: robin.luster@jeffco.k12.co.us for additional information on Chromebook issues.  

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School Calendar of Events
Important Dates for 2021-2022

Lockheed-Martin tutoring at DRHS is suspended until further notice due to closure of school facilities and coronavirus safety concerns.

NEW GEAR AVAILABLE IN THE STORE. ORDER NOW ON THE NEW ONLINE STORE - Eagles Nest Online Store Link. 

ALL EAGLES ALL FAMILY!!

The district is providing families with the ability to monitor and control their student’s internet and app activity on district devices at home using the free SecurlyHome app. While Jeffco Public Schools uses a Palo Alto firewall to monitor and filter activity and content for students when they are in school, Securly manages the filtering for school-issued devices when they are away from school.

Families will be able to block websites. For more information, use the links below.