Advisor | Ms. Hills | Email | @dbhs.2023
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Graduation Information
Graduation for the Class of 2023 will take place on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at Nova Southeastern University. Students who are graduating will receive 4 tickets for the ceremony. Graduates are to go immediately to their seats upon arrival pending instructions.
• Watch the Class of 2023 graduate LIVE at Rick Case Arena at the Don Taft University Center on the Nova Southeastern University’s Davie Campus by Clicking 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 Jostens 1.800.567.8367
• 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 Wednesday, Ma 31st, and no exceptions will be made.
Parents are to be reminded that:
* All prohibited items are listed here like N.S.U.’s no bag policy.
* 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.*
• MANDATORY Graduation rehearsal is Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Arrive to the Auditorium no later than 9:00 a.m.
• The last day to order your cap & gown is Friday, May 5, 2023.
* FREE Parking will be at Rick Case Arena at the Don Taft University Center 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 2023 members assistance to ensure that the student’s graduation ceremony is conducted in a dignified manner. A form has been placed on the seniors canvas page for students to complete and upload or they can print and turn into Student Affairs for June’s graduation ceremony.
The Graduation Decorum Letter is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Creole. The form must be filled out and submitted on or before the Wednesday, May 31st deadline.
Extra Graduation Ticket Raffle
Cap and Gown Orders
Students may browse the Jostens graduation catalog for all Class of 2023 grad essentials along with clicking any link on Jostens’ Flyer to order. Choose any thing from official school graduation announcements and cap and gowns to custom photo products, graduation gifts and personalized senior jewelry.
*To participate in the Monday, June 5th ceremony, seniors must purchase the $28.03 standard student graduation regalia which consists of a cap, gown, tassel and school medallion by Friday, May 5, 2023.
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. 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
• Black Shoes – You will be standing for long periods of time, pick your shoes wisely.
• Skirt or Dress not longer than the graduation gown.
• Black Shoes
• Black Pants
• White Collard Shirt
• Dark Tie
*Failure to listening to advice can result in uncomfortable ceremony as there is a lot of walking with entry to exit of the ceremony.
Graduation Directions
Address : 3301 College Avenue Davie, FL 33314
* Parking is FREE at the Stadium click HERE to see Graduates parking layout.
Graduation will be held at Nova Southeastern University.
• Graduate Arrival – 6:30am
• Doors Open to Public – 8:00am
• Graduation Ceremony – 9:00am
From I-95 Southbound
• Take exit 26 (I-595 West)
• Keep right (West) at the fork, follow signs for Interstate 595 W/Florida’s Turnpike/I-75 and merge onto I-595
• Take exit 7 (FL-84 West) toward Davie Road
• Turn left (South) onto Davie Road
• Turn right (West) onto Nova Drive
• Turn left (South) onto College Avenue
• Turn right (West) onto SW 30th Street
Graduation Requirements
Broward Graduation Survey
BRACE Advisor | Denise Cruz | Email
The 2022-2023 Broward Graduation Survey is now open in Naviance.
• Seniors MUST fill out the graduation survey in Naviance before Wednesday, May 31st deadline, listing the college they plan to attend. Then, their final transcript will be sent to this college automatically in June following graduation.
Community Service
Broward County Public Schools requires 40 Service-Learning hours for all 2023 high school graduates.
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 Monday, April 17th 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
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.
2023 Yearbooks
Cap and Gown Portrait
The release of Cap & Gown portraits by Cady are now available to view and for purchase. Seniors may purchase this special achievement by placing their order through Cady’s website.
*Class of 2023 should have taken the portraits when they took their 2023 Yearbook picture.
Yearbook Sale
The 2023 Yearbook is still on the online e-store to be purchased before Sunday, May 28th. If a Class of 2023 member wants to pay cash, they must have exactly $90.00 cash to purchase the book.
Advisor Mr. Radecki will be out at Cap & Gown Distribution on Friday, June 2nd for seniors to pickup their books or purchase it.
Upcoming Senior Activities
Exam Exemption Forms
During 6th period on Wednesday, May 10th teachers covered this Senior Exam Exemption PowerPoint about end of the year policies. Paper Final Exams Exemption Form will be given Friday, May 12th during sixth period to Class of 2023:
● Seniors can only exempt up to three exams
● Exempted classes must have maintained an A/B to exempt a class exam
● Forms must be filled out completely including:
● a parent signature
● up to three teacher signatures from classes you are exempting
● and 4th Quarter Grade (Current Grades) filled out from classes you are exempting
● Forms are due back by Thursday, May 18th to only your sixth period teacher.
● Final Exam schedule– Tuesday, May 23rd through Friday, May 26th Regular School Days
*Due to attendance requirements seniors must attend a full school day throughout this week.
Senior Seminars
The senior seminars regarding Life Skills for a Successful Future will take place starting Wednesday, May 31st through Friday, June 2nd. The following topics will be discussed in the seminars:
● May 31- Budgeting 101
● June 1- Employability Skills
● June 2- Selfcare Practices for your everyday life
The seminars will be available through canvas during regular classes. Any senior who misses a day of the seminar may make it up Saturday, June 3rd.
Calendar of Class of 2023 Events
Event Date Location Cost Senior Assembly August 25 | 5th Period DBHS Auditorium Free Monday Homecoming Week | White Lies October 3 DBHS Free Homecoming Game vs. West Boca October 3 | 6:30pm Butler Stadium $5 Tuesday Homecoming Week | Anything but a Book Bag October 4 DBHS Free Thursday Homecoming Week | 90s Attire October 6 DBHS Free Friday Homecoming Week | Black Color War Day October 7 DBHS Free Homecoming Dance October 8 | 7:00pm DBHS Cafeteria $55 Senior Barbecue Cancelled Butler Stadium $35 Senior Assembly November 2 | 10:00am DBHS Auditorium Free Senior Photos November 17 Media Center Variable Senior Picture Deadline December 3 267 | Mr Radecki Variable Parent Night December 7 | 5:00pm DBHS Media Center Free Honor Roll Assembly December 8 | 9:20 am DBHS Auditorium Free Midterm Exam Exemption Forms Due December 9 First Period Free Midterm Exams December 20 5th & 6th Period Free Midterm Exams December 21 1st & 2nd Period Free Midterm Exams December 22 7th & 8th Period Free Midterm Exams December 23 3rd & 4th Period Free Clubs | Sports Pictures January 20 DBHS Gymnasium Free Senior Quotes Due January 27 Room 267 $5 Senior Brunch February 2 | 12:00pm DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel $50 Senior Assembly February 23 | 8th period DBHS Auditorium Free Parent Meeting March 1 | 6:00pm Microsoft TEAMS Free Graduation Parent Meeting April 4 | 6:00pm Auditorium Free Senior Assembly April 10 | 4th period DBHS Auditorium Free Universal Grad Bash Ticket Deadline April 10 Online $175 Butler Scholarship Deadline April 17 | 2:30pm Online Free Community Service Deadline April 17 | 2:40 pm School Counselor Free Graduation Participation Survey April 17 Online Free Universal Grad Bash April 22 | 11:00am Universal Studios | Orlando FL $175 Destination Day April 28 | A & B Lunch DBHS Rotunda Free Cap & Gown Orders Due May 5 www.jostens.com $30 Senior Awards Night May 11 | 6:00pm DBHS Auditorium Free Prom Ticket Deadline May 12 Online $132 Senior Assembly May 17 | 2nd period DBHS Auditorium Free Senior Exam Exemption Forms Due May 18 Seventh Period Teacher Free Prom May 20 | 7:00pm Eden Regal Ballroom and Catering $132 Senior Exams May 23 3rd & 4th Period Free Senior Exams May 24 7th & 8th Period Free Senior Exams May 25 1st & 2nd Period Free Senior Exams May 26 5th & 6th Period Free Graduation Rehearsal | MANDATORY May 31 | 9:00am DBHS Auditorium Free Seminars May 31 - June 2 Canvas Free Senior Decorum Letter Due May 31 Student Affairs Free Senior Survey Due May 31 Naviance Free Cap & Gown Distribution* June 2 Beach House Free Class of 2023 Graduation June 5 | 9:00am Nova Southeastern University | Davie Free
**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 tentatively will be distributed on Friday, June 2nd at the Beach House, on the Southeast side of D.B.H.S. campus, with the following timeline schedule. Note that ALL obligations must be cleared before you can receive your cap & gown. If you have not ordered yours yet contact concerns contact Jostens.com or 1.800.567.8367. The last day to order your cap & gown is Friday, May 5, 2023.
*June 2, 2023 Distribution Schedule
9:30 am – 9:30 am
9:30 am – 10:00 am
10:30 am – 11:00 am
11:00 am – 11:30 am
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Last Names A-C
Last Names D-G
Last Names H-L
Last Names M-Q
Last Names R-Z
Any Names A-Z
BCPS Equipment Return
*Failure to return items will result in being put on an obligation list which means seniors will not receive their diploma.
Attendance and Grades
Attendance
Deerfield Beach High’s teachers will record student attendance in each scheduled class period.
● PRESENT: The student must be present and on time to Deerfield Beach High classroom. (P)
● TARDY: Students who are late to their teacher’s scheduled class will be recorded in Pinnacle as Tardy Unexcused (TU)
● ABSENT: Students who are not present for any part of the school day or the scheduled class must be recorded as Absent (AU)
*Parents are expected to report absences with this simplify method click here.
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.
* Student Owned Devices: allowing students to use their personally owned Wi-Fi- enabled devices to connect to the District’s BYOD Learner Experience network.
Early Sign-out
Seniors who wish to leave early during their exam week (Tuesday, May 23rd – Friday, May 26th) need to complete this paper form along with attaching a copy of their registering parent/guardian’s identification and bring it to the sign out locations in the main mall after their exams.
Grades
Monitor grades and assignments on Canvas and pinnacle.
● 4th Quarter Interim Report Issued: Tuesday, May 2nd
● 3rd Quarter Report Card Issued: Friday, June 23rd
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
4. Click on Student Info Drop-down:
Select Marking Period Grades
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 DISTRICT will 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.
Learn more about the District’s Student Progression Plan Policy
Tutoring
Students from 9th through 12th grades now may receive free homework assistance from expert tutors in Math, Science, Social Studies and English during live, individualized tutoring sessions.