Class of 2021 | GRADUATED

Advisor | Ms. Boynton |  @dbhsclass2021 | Canvas Page

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Graduation Information

Graduation for the Class of 2021 will take place on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 8:00 am at Drive Pink Stadium.  Students who are graduating will receive 2 tickets for the ceremony. Graduates are to go immediately to their seats upon arrival pending instructions.

• Watch the Class of 2021 graduate LIVE at AutoNation DRV PNK Stadium Click HERE or archived here for future viewing. Please feel free to share this information with friends and family who will not be able to attend graduation in person. There will be zero cost for this service.

• Cap and gown concerns contact Herff Jones Broward  954.693.0006

• Graduation ceremony concerns contact Mr. Smith Email

• Pictures with diplomas concerns contact Grad Images Laura Jones 850.906.3567

The Broward Graduation Naviance Survey is about senior’s plans after high school and their overall experience. Students will be required to answer questions about where they plan to attend college, colleges they have applied to, number of college acceptance, and other questions of the sort. The deadline to complete the survey will be Monday, June 7th, and no exceptions will be made. There is also the approaching deadlines discussed in the Senior Meeting PowerPoint.

Parents are to be reminded that:

There are no balloons, no seat saving and disabled seating is limited. 

* Everyone regardless of age (babies included) must have a ticket to get into the Stadium to view the program. Students should be informed “No Ticket, No Entrance. Period!!”

* Cameras are allowed but no one may stand or leave their seats to take pictures. This disrupts the flow of the ceremony and blocks the view of others.

* Doors will open one (1) hour prior to the ceremony.

* Doors will shut and lock at the start of the processional and will not reopen until after the National Anthem. *

* Graduates will have the opportunity to purchase diploma plaques. Plaques are available for purchase prior to each ceremony, by contacting Herff Jones Co. at 954-693-0006 for instructions. They will also be available on site immediately before and immediately following the conclusion of the ceremony. They cannot be purchased at a later time or date. NSU will arrange for a location for the purchase of diploma plaques.

• MANDATORY Graduation rehearsal is Monday, June 7, 2021. Arrive to the gym no later than 9:00am.

• The last day to order your cap & gown is Monday, May 10, 20121.

FREE Parking will be at AutoNation DRV PNK Stadium click HERE to see Graduates Parking Map.


Commencement Ceremony Paperwork


Graduation from high school is an important event in the lives of students, parents, and family members. It is an opportunity to celebrate the educational accomplishments of students. Deerfield Beach needs every Class of 2021 members assistance to ensure that the student’s graduation ceremony is conducted in a dignified manner. Two forms have been placed on the seniors canvas page as an assignment for each student to sign and scan for June’s in-person graduation ceremony.

The Graduation Decorum Letter and COVID-19 Release from must be submitted on or before the Friday, May 21st deadline.


Cap Decorating


DO: Make Your Grad Cap Special

Your graduation cap is yours and yours alone, so make it special! Share your excitement by sharing the things that mean the most to you. Add a photograph or put something that indicates your future plans. Add school colors or a motivational quote.

DO: Be Original

Show your originality and let your Herff Jones Cap stand out on its own merit. Choose items that represent you and the things you are working to achieve, but make sure you do your own thing so that no two graduation caps are the same.

DO: Have a Message

You can also choose to thank your parents, coach or a certain teacher who gave you extra time or supported you in some way outside of the classroom. 

DO: Be Appropriate

While graduation cap decoration may be fun at times, it is extremely important that you avoid anything that is inappropriate. You want to show pride in yourself as well as your accomplishments. Don’t decorate your cap with any inappropriate items or words that may cost you walking in line to receive your diploma. Be tactful, be appropriate, and above all, be yourself!

* No offensive language, offensive sayings, offensive nicknames, offensive pictures or offensive lyrics

DON’T: Go Over the Top

When it comes to graduation cap decorations, simple and classic are the way to go.

* No  3D objects such as signs, stuffed animals, bells, flowers, or any object that is not horizontally level with cap

* ALL decorations MUST lay FLAT on the cap.

* Your cap CANNOT make noise. No bells, horns, or anything that makes noise

*Failure to follow these rules will result in a replacement cap being given at the cost of the student.


Graduation Dress Code


Ladies

• Black Shoes – You will be standing for long periods of time, pick your shoes wisely.

• Skirt or Dress not longer than the graduation gown.

Gentlemen

• Black Shoes

• Black Pants

• White Collard Shirt

• Dark Tie

*Failure to listening to advice can result in uncomfortable ceremony, see the amount of stairs a graduate will be taking on the special day by clicking here.


Graduation Directions


Address : 1350 NW 55th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Parking is FREE at the Stadium click HERE to see Graduates parking layout.

Graduation will be held at AutoNation DRV PNK Stadium.

• Graduate Arrival – 6:30am
• Doors Open to Public – 7:00am
• Graduation Ceremony – 8:00am

From I-95 Southbound

•  Take exit 32 (West Commercial Blvd)

•  Keep right (West) at the fork, follow signs for Lauderhill and merge onto FL-870 W/NW 50th St/W Commercial Blvd

•  Turn right (North) on NW 15th Ave (Striker Blvd)

Graduation Requirements


Broward Graduation Survey


BRACE Advisor | Denise Cruz | Email

The 2020-2021 Broward Graduation Survey is now open in Naviance.

•  Seniors MUST fill out the graduation survey in Naviance, listing the college they plan to attend. Then, their final transcript will be sent to this college automatically in June following graduation.


Community Service


Due to COVID-19 restrictions and other intervening factors, Broward County Public Schools has waived the 40 Service-Learning hours required for high school graduation for the 2020-2021 school year.

**It is important to note that this waiver is only for the minimum basic graduation requirement, the waiver does not affect service-learning hour requirements for silver cords, Bright Futures Scholarships, Cambridge diplomas and other distinctions and scholarships.  

Seniors who would like to have their community service entered for scholarships or silver cord award must get the information to their School Counselor before Thursday, April 15th deadline. Additional scholarship information can be obtained from the B.R.A.C.E. Advisor, Ms. Denise Cruz, as well as the Florida Department of Education website at www.floridastudentfinancialaids.org


Diploma Options


There are several diploma options available for students:

● 24 credit Standard High School Diploma

● ACCEL 18 credit Diploma

● International Baccalaureate Curriculum

Broward County students must meet all of Florida’s High School Graduation necessities through Deerfield’s courses:

● Graduation Requirement Chart

● 12th grade Course Card

Parents and students are encouraged to keep track of progress toward graduation by logging in to Virtual Counselor here and looking at the Graduation Progress section. Parents and students can also make an appointment to meet with their school counselor to discuss the best option for them. 

Students should know their requirements and regularly monitor their progress toward earning a diploma. School counselors are available to assist students with planning for college and career readiness. Students can view an up-to-date report on their progress toward meeting graduation requirements on Virtual Counselor.

Yearbooks


Book Pickup


Students who ordered the 2021 Reflections Yearbook can pickup their copy during these times: 

Tuesday, June 8th: Welcome Center: 8:00am – 12:00pm

Wednesday, June 9th: Welcome Center: 8:00am – 12:00pm

Thursday, June 10th: Welcome Center: 8:00am – 12:00pm

*NO Yearbook can be purchased until September 2021

Upcoming Senior Activities


Calendar of Class of 2021 Events


Event Date Location Cost
Graduation Commencement Ceremony Participation SurveyApril 9 | 3:00pmMicrosoft FormsFree
Butler Scholarship DeadlineApril 15 | 2:30pmOnlineFree
Community Service DeadlineApril 15 | 2:30pmOnlineFree
Mix it Up Submission DeadlineApril 15OnlineFree
Senior Award NightApril 29 | 6:00pmVirtualFree
Cap & Gown Orders DueMay 10www.HJBroward.com$59
Senior Exam Exemption Forms DueMay 12VirtualFree
Prom Court Nominations CloseMay 12OnlineFree
Prom Ticket DeadlineMay 19Online$60
A-L Senior Meeting May 19 | 9:45amMicrosoft TeamsFree
M-Z Senior Meeting May 19 | 10:15amMicrosoft TeamsFree
Senior Parent Meeting May 19 | 5:00pmMicrosoft TeamsFree
Senior Decorum Letters DueMay 21 | 5:00pmCanvasFree
COVID-19 Release Form DueMay 21 | 5:00pmCanvasFree
Commencement Ceremony Participation Late Submission SurveyMay 21 | 4:00pmMicrosoft FormsFree
PromMay 22 | 7:00pmDeerfield Beach$60
Senior ExamsMay 255th & 6th PeriodFree
Senior ExamsMay 261st & 2nd PeriodFree
Senior ExamsMay 277th & 8th PeriodFree
Senior ExamsMay 283rd & 4th PeriodFree
Senior Seminars June 1- June 4OnlineFree
Cap & Gown Distribution*June 4DBHS CafeteriaFree
Senior Survey DeadlineJune 7NavianceFree
Graduation Rehearsal|MANDATORYJune 7 | 9:00amDBHS GymFree
Class of 2021 GraduationJune 9 | 8:00amDrive Pink Stadium| Ft LauderdaleFree

**Dates, Times, Prices are subject to change without notice. Participation for any of the events above are a privilege and can be denied at any time.

Cap & gowns will be distributed on Friday, June 4, 2021 inside the Cafeteria with the following schedule. Note that ALL obligations must be cleared before you can receive your cap & gown. If you have not ordered yours yet contact Herff Jones at www.HJBroward.com or 954-693-0006. The last day to order your cap & gown is Monday, May 10, 2021.

*June 4, 2021 Distribution Schedule

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm                    Last Names A-C

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm                      Last Names D-G

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm                      Last Names H-L

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm                      Last Names M-Q

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm                      Last Names R-Z

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm                     Any Names A-Z

BCPS Equipment


Textbooks Return


The collection timeline is set for laptops, textbooks, uniforms, and instruments will start for Deerfield Beach High students in June.

The Laptop Collection Schedule for the last week of school is as follows:

Tuesday, June 8th: Cafeteria: 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Wednesday, June 9th: Cafeteria: 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Thursday, June 10th: Welcome Center: 8:00am – 12:00pm

*Failure to return items will result in being put on an obligation list which means seniors will not receive their diploma. 


BCPS Laptop Return


The collection timeline is set for laptops, textbooks, uniforms, and instruments will start for Deerfield Beach High students in June.

The Laptop Collection Schedule for the last week of school is as follows:

Tuesday, June 8th: Cafeteria: 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Wednesday, June 9th: Cafeteria: 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Thursday, June 10th: Welcome Center: 8:00am – 12:00pm

*Failure to return items will result in being put on an obligation list which means seniors will not receive their diploma. 


Tech Support


Call this number for any and all technical support concerns, including Canvas and Microsoft Teams.
Virtual Call Center
Monday through Friday
Hours of Operation: 8:00 am – 3:00pm
Phone Number: 754-322-0738
*This is for all technology needs, including laptop requests

Access Internet


BCPS Rentals: 

● For the 2020/2021 school year, this Boward County Public School Flyer shows the process for students with logins who are newly issued BCPS laptops.

*Laptops received prior to the beginning of this school year will continue to use the old login method.

Student Owned Devices:

Bring your Own Device Guidelines Memo shows the BYOD Guidelines document allowing students to use their personally owned Wi-Fi- enabled devices to connect to the District’s BYOD Learner Experience network. 

Canvas, Attendance, and Grades


Canvas App


Canvas is a Learning Management System designed to simplify teaching and learning by connecting all the digital tools teachers use in one easy place. The Canvas Parent app allows parents to engage in their children’s education by providing access to important class information.

With the Canvas Parent app, parents can

● View the list of courses where their students are enrolled. For each course, parents can see syllabus, assignments (title, due date, and instructions) and events.

● Set alerts to view course announcements and/or receive reminders for a specific assignment or event (sent to mobile devices as push notifications).

● Monitor their child’s performance on Canvas assignments (final grade reported in Pinnacle).

● The Canvas Parent app flyer or video shows the easy steps available for parents using iOS or Android devices and can easily be configured in just a few minutes.


Attendance


Students are expected to log on daily to canvas for assignments and Microsoft Teams for attendance. Deerfield Beach High’s teachers will record student attendance in each scheduled live teaching class within Teams until Friday, June 4th.

● PRESENT: The student must be present at a Deerfield Beach High classroom during the scheduled live teaching session (P)

● PRESENT REMOTELY: The student must be present through Microsoft Teams during the scheduled live teaching session (H)

● TARDY: Students who are late to their teacher’s scheduled live teaching session will be recorded in Pinnacle as Tardy Unexcused (TU)

● ABSENT: Students who are not present during the live teaching session must be recorded as Absent (AU)

*Parents are expected to report absences with this simplify method click here.


Camera Policy



Grades


Monitor grades and assignments on Canvas and pinnacle.

● 4th Quarter Interim Report Issued: Thursday, April 29th

● 4th Quarter Report Card Issued: Wednesday, June 30th

To Access through BCPS app or Virtual Counselor:

1. Click http://bcps.browardschools.com/VirtualCounselor/

2. Click to log in as a “Student”

3. Type in:

Student’s ID number (i.e. 0600000000)

Birthdate (i.e. MM/DD/YYYY). Forward slashes are necessary

Use the semester grade calculator to understand how the two quarters and exam grade can help a student to get the best possible transcript grade in each of their classes.


Final Senior Transcripts


Students should complete their Broward Graduation Survey in Naviance, this will indicate where they would like final transcripts sent.

● The DISTRICwill be sending out transcripts electronically for any 12th grade student who wants a transcript sent to a Florida Public School.

● Any students who indicated a non Florida public college as a final destination will need to have their transcript sent out by the school

Bright Futures transcripts will be sent by the DISTRICT for all students once EOC scores come in.


Homework


The School Board recognizes the importance of assigning meaningful and quality homework to students. Research indicates that schools in which homework is routinely assigned and assessed tend to have higher achieving students. Learn more about the District’s Homework Policy


Make-up Work


The following excerpts on Make-Up Work are from the Student Progression Plan – Policy 6000.1. Are from Make-Up Work, page 43.

High School Make-Up Work:

1) Make-up work shall be accepted for full credit and grade for excused and unexcused absences.

2) All make-up work must be submitted within two days upon return to the missed class, not including the day of return, for each day of an absence.

3) When assignments and appropriate instruction are provided prior to the absence, make-up work (including major projects) is due on the day of return to the missed class.

4) Under extenuating circumstances and at teacher’s discretion, additional time may be allowed.

#f6f6f6Learn more about the District’s Student Progression Plan Policy