Principal's Corner

Matt Hinton
Principal
Discovery High School

 

Dear Discovery High School Families,

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you all back for the 24-25 school year. We are so proud to have you as part of our Bulldog Family. We look forward to partnering with each student and family to ensure students graduate from Discovery High School college and career ready. As the principal at Discovery High School, I am excited about the opportunity to share my experience with our staff and students for ultimate success. Credit recovery with our social-emotional practices and excellent student attendance is a great start to student success at Discovery High School.

Discovery High School is committed to providing excellent service to our students and families. We are dedicated to the following goals:
    ● High School graduation for all students
    ● Every student college and career ready
    ● Build social, emotional, and academic skills for all students
    ● Foster meaningful relationships with students and families

Classes for this year begin on Thursday, August 8th, 2024. Our school day begins at 8:30 AM and will end at 2:24 PM. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, please take a look at some important information below.
    ● Front office will be open on Thursday, August 1st at 1:00 PM
             ○ If you need support prior to August 1st, please contact NUSD Constituent and Customer Service, refer                  to the DHS Digital Backpack located on our Discovery High School website.

    ● Monday, August 5th, and Tuesday, August 6th
              ○ Schedule Pick Up Days
              ○ Complete/Update emergency cards (parent/guardian)
              ○ Student ID card pictures taken
    ● First day of school: Thursday, August 8th (check your schedule for start time)
    ● Back to school night: TBA

Parent Square: We are excited to share that beginning in Fall 2024, all Natomas Unified
schools will begin using Parent Square as the single communication platform to communicate
with families. Parent Square will help to streamline communication as all messages will appear
in a single place within the Parent Square platform, regardless of the school or teacher. To learn
more about ParentSquare, check out this video.

Attendance: Attendance at school plays an important role in a student's academic journey and
can benefit them in many ways both inside and outside the classroom. The most important
reason why attendance is important is that it provides students with regular opportunities to
actively engage in the learning process. By being present, students maximize their learning
potential. Attending school regularly also establishes a positive habit that lays the foundation for
a successful future. It helps build a mindset of dedication, perseverance, and responsibility.
Please talk to your student regularly about the importance of maintaining good attendance at
school.

Parent Engagement: Pre-Season Family get together.

If you have any questions about our school, our programs, or our expectations, please don’t
hesitate to contact us or visit our website. Again, welcome to the 2024-2025 school year.

Sincerely,

Matt Hinton
Principal
Discovery HS Bulldogs