Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

There will be a representative from KHEAA to assist parents/guardians/ students with completing the FAFSA on February  15th from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM in the PLD College and Career Center .  If you are interested call Michele Simonds at 381-3554 to schedule an appointment or come to the Guidance Office to sign up and receive a checklist of the materials you will need to complete your FAFSA.

On Thursday evening, January 26th, a mandatory informational meeting will be held for the parents and their students who are planning to take any Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Credit course in 2012-13.  A representative from each AP/Dual Credit course will be present to provide information and to answer any questions. See this letter for more information.

Western Kentucky University will be here on the 8th of February at 10:15 in the College and Career Center. They will be here to meet with any interested Juniors and Seniors with last minute questions.

Seniors DON’T MISS OUT!!!! It is time to get your ticket to the “Arctic Aurora” senior dinner dance. This event is an EXCLUSIVE, seniors only, event that is always a favorite! A ticket costs $60. This includes all you can eat BUFFET DINNER, DANCING, and PARTY FAVOR. The event is from 7-midnight at the Hilton Downtown/Lexington Hotel on Feb. 4th in the main ballroom. Attire is semiformal(coat and tie required). All students must arrive no later than 7:20 unless pre-approval has been given. Students will not be admitted to the event if they arrive late. This is a school event so all school rules apply and students will be checked at the door. The senior slide show will also be presented during dinner. This is a very memorable event so be sure to get your ticket!! The deadline is Jan.20th. Since this is a catered event, NO tickets will be sold at the door. See Ms. Reaguer if you have any questions.

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Para mejorar nuestro “servicio al cliente”  a  los padres hispanohablantes, tenemos voluntarios que han tenido la amabilidad de ofrecerse para servir de intérpretes y contestar preguntas por teléfono en español durante un horario limitado en Dunbar. Tendremos un voluntario aquí en secretaría todo el día los martes desde las 8:00 hasta las 15:30. Estos servicios también estarán disponibles los lunes de 8:00 a 9:30, los miércoles de 10:00 a 14:00, y los jueves de 11:00 a 12:30. Si Ud. tiene alguna pregunta respecto a un alumno familiar dependiente suyo, ese voluntario colaborará con el personal de Dunbar para contestársela. Si el horario indicado no le resulta conveniente, sírvase llamar en cualquier momento a Dunbar al (859)381-3546 y haremos todo lo posible para localizar a alguien que esté disponible en ese momento para atenderle en español, o devolverle la llamada tan pronto como pueda.

To improve customer service to our non-English speaking parents, we have parent volunteers who have graciously offered their time and services to make translation available and take phone call inquiries in Spanish during designated hours at Dunbar.   We will have a parent volunteer here in the office all day on Tuesday.  Services will also be available on Monday from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.; and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30.  If you have any questions that you would like answered about your student, that volunteer will work with the Dunbar staff to provide you with the answers.   If these times are not convenient, always feel free to call Dunbar and we will make every effort to locate someone who will be able to speak to you in Spanish or return your call as quickly as possible.

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