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Dear Student & Parent/Guardians,

We'd like to wish all of our DACC students and families happy holidays. We appreciate that you made the choice to become part of our DACC family. Please read below for upcoming events & exciting things happening in our district.
 
As the first semester comes to a close, please don't hesitate to contact us with questions at  (740) 548-0708.

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Upcoming Events
December 20-21
Midterm Exams

December 24, 2018 - January 4, 2019
Winter Break

January 17, 2019 - 6-7:45 p.m.
College Credit Plus Evening - Delaware Hayes' Performing Arts Center

January 21, 2019
Martin Luther King Day (Building Closed)

February 7, 2019
Parent Teacher Conferences

December Midterm Exams
D ACC Semester Exam Schedule 2018
General Exam Information :
  • Review day for semester exams will be December 18th and 19th
  • Students will report to exams as listed on the schedule below.
  • Students are required to stay the full length of school during the designated exam days. There will be no notes accepted to be dismissed early from exams.
  • All career technical programs will be given their scheduled exams during regularly scheduled lab times on December 20th and 21st. The exam days will be broken up to include a written portion and a practicum.
  • Make-up exams must be scheduled with each instructor for Friday, January 4, 2019 or at the discretion of the instructor.
 
NORTH AND SOUTH LAB EXAM SCHEDULE :
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Friday, December 21, 2018
 
NORTH ACADEMIC EXAM SCHEDULE:
Thursday, December 20, 2018- Math and Science
Friday, December 21, 2018- English and Social Studies

SOUTH ACADEMIC EXAM SCHEDULE:
Thursday, December 20, 2018- English and Social Studies
Friday, December 21, 2018- Math and Science
Important Information About Pertussis
Important Notice to Parents
 
Your child may have been exposed to Pertussis (also known as "whooping cough" at Delaware Area Career Center.The following information and instructions were drafted by the Delaware General Health District. Click here for more information on Pertussis.
 
Pertussis is a cough illness that begins like a common cold with runny nose, sneezing, low-grade fever and mild cough for 1-2 weeks. The cough will then worsen over the next few weeks and may last for up to three months. The cough at this stage occurs more frequently at night. Often a young child will make a "whooping" sound as they try to get their breath between coughs. However, older children and adults may not have this "whopping" sound as their airways are larger.
 
The time it takes for the disease to develop after exposure is usually 5-10 days but can be as late as 21 days. Even if your child has received all of their required immunizations, they are still at risk for this disease. If your child is currently experiencing these symptoms we recommend that you contact your child's physician to determine if testing and/or medication is indicated. The best way to prevent pertussis is to get vaccinated.
 
Please notify school health clinic if your child has been diagnosed with Pertussis. Please call us immediately if your child has signed an exemption and is not up to date on immunizations at 740-203-2212.
 
Cynda Brause, RN
Health Care Professional
Ph: (740) 203-2212
Fax: (740) 548-0710
Email: Brausec@delawareareacc.org
College Credit Plus Evening
Students Services is teaming with Delaware Hayes and Buckeye Valley for our College Credit Plus Evening.  It is being held at Delaware Hayes' Performing Arts Center on January 17th from 6:00-7:45. Anyone interested in taking college courses while in high school is welcome to attend to get additional information. 
ACT Testing - February 20, 2019
State law requires districts to administer the state-funded ACT to all juniors in the spring of that school year. Delaware Area Career Center will be testing all
full day juniors at both campuses on  February 20, 2019 free of charge.   Read more about the event here.
DACC Prom Information
April 6, 2019, 8pm - 11pm | NorthStar Golf Club
Mark your calendars! Planning is currently underway for this year's prom. Look for more announcements to come soon!
DACC Welding Instructor Awarded $50,000 for Program
DACC's Welding Instructor, Mr. DeMent was just awarded 2nd place in the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools prize for Teaching in Excellence. He was surprised with a $50,000 check for his program. We are fortunate to have him on our teaching staff and grateful to Harbor Freight Tools for Schools for the award. 

Theme of the Month
Each month, DACC staff and students will be celebrating a positive theme in an effort to inspire a positive and collaborative environment.

Monthly Themes for the 2018-19 School Year
o Positive Attitude - Sept
o Team Player - Oct
o Strong Communication - Nov
o Work Ethic - Jan
o Consistent Performance - Feb
o Continuous Learner - March
o Support Others - April
*Note: No theme for the month of December
Online Resources
Below are resources on the DACC web site that may be helpful to you. If you have questions that these resources do not answer, please don't hesitate to contact us at 740-548-0708.

Upcoming Events  (not listed in official district calendar)
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