Advisor | Ms. Hills | Email | @dbhs.classof2024
(Download Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print PDF)
Graduation Information
Graduation for the Class of 2024 will take place on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00 p.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.
• Cap and gown concerns contact Jostens 1.800.567.8367
• Graduation ceremony concerns contact Mr. Smith Email
Cap and Gown Orders
Students may browse the Jostens graduation for all Class of 2024 grad essentials along with QR code 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.
Yearbooks
2024 Sale
High school yearbooks are a great way to look back on Deerfield Beach High School experience as it will cover some of the highlights of the year with hundreds of photos relating to academic accomplishments, club activities, school sports, and special events. A yearbook is special because it captures the many fun memories of high school life and the achievements of the students. So purchase the book at the lowest price in the county for the $85.00 Winter Sale! This offer will not last long as it ends Tuesday, April 30th so purchase today online through the estore.
Memory Pages
Parents (or grandparents or friends) have the option of taking out a full-page, half-page, fourth-page, or eighth-page ad, in honor of a Class of 2024 member before Thursday, February 1st. To Purchase Senior Page, choose a size and price:
Full Page Senior Ad (9″ x 12″): $250.00
• Perfect size to focus attention on a collage of achievements, different personalized messages and several large CADY’s select scene portraits.
Half Page Senior Ad (8.5″ x 5.5″): $150.00
• Make a feature of a large CADY’s select scene portrait along with small collages of photos and personalized message(s).
1/4 Senior Ad (4.5″ x 6″): $85.00
• Amazing way to spotlight a medium CADY’s select scene portrait along with a short personalized message.
1/8 Senior Ad (4″ x 2.5″): $65.00
• Perfect highlight of a personalized short message and small CADY’s select scene portrait.
Things to include on a senior memory page are below, but if any questions email Mr. Radecki or see him in room 267.
• A personal message
Take some time to pen a personal, sentimental message for your graduate. To tell them how proud you are and why. You could even include memories, inside jokes, and nicknames.
• Photos
Including baby photos, photos of siblings, pets, grandparents, and friends. Throw in some cute and funny photos (ones that may slightly embarrass but that you cherish so much!)
• Meaningful quotes
Many times, a quote close to a senior’s heart and/or representative of who they are will be included in the ad.
Senior Pictures
Be prepared for CADY senior portrait session and use this checklist to keep track of everything needed. And if Class of 2024 member hasn’t booked their session yet, the last day to be photographed for the Reflections yearbook is Friday, December 15th. CLICK HERE TO BOOK A SESSION NOW and get started.
Upcoming Senior Activities
Grad Bash
Universal Studio’s Grad Bash is now on sale through the e-store. Class of 2024 will get a chance to party in two parks with classmates around the United States in Orlando on Saturday, April 20th for $200.00. For additional information, contact Senior Advisor Ms. Tia Hills in room 507.
Calendar of Class of 2024 Events
Event Date Location Cost Senior Assembly August 29 | Second Period DBHS Auditorium Free Monday Homecoming Week | Bikers vs Surfers October 16 DBHS Free Tuesday Homecoming Week | Jersey vs Referee October 17 DBHS Free Wednesday Homecoming Week | Barbie & Ken October 18 DBHS Free Thursday Homecoming Week | Rap vs Rock October 19 DBHS Free Friday Homecoming Week | Black Color Wars October 20 DBHS Free Homecoming Game vs. Plantation October 20 | 7:00pm Butler Stadium $5 Homecoming Dance October 21 | 7:00pm DBHS Cafeteria $50 Clubs | Sports Pictures November 3 DBHS Gymnasium Free Midterm Exam Exemption Forms Due December 8 Eighth Period Period Free Senior Picture Deadline December 15 267 | Mr Radecki Variable Midterm Exams December 19 1st & 2nd Period Free Midterm Exams December 20 3rd & 4th Period Free Midterm Exams December 21 5th & 6th Period Free Midterm Exams December 22 7th & 8th Period Free Senior Assembly January 17 | Second Period DBHS Auditorium Free Senior Assembly January 25 | Sixth Period DBHS Auditorium Free Universal Grad Bash Ticket Deadline TBA Online $175 Butler Scholarship Deadline April 15 | 2:30pm Online Free Community Service Deadline TBA | 2:40 pm School Counselor Free Graduation Participation Survey TBA Online Free Universal Grad Bash April 20 | 11:00am Universal Studios | Orlando FL $200 Destination Day TBA | A & B Lunch DBHS Rotunda Free Cap & Gown Orders Due May 3 www.jostens.com $30 Senior Awards Night TBA | 6:00pm DBHS Auditorium Free Prom Ticket Deadline TBA Online $132 Senior Assembly TBA DBHS Auditorium Free Senior Exam Exemption Forms Due TBA Seventh Period Teacher Free Prom TBA | 7:00pm TBA TBA Senior Exams TBA 3rd & 4th Period Free Senior Exams TBA 7th & 8th Period Free Senior Exams TBA 1st & 2nd Period Free Senior Exams TBA 5th & 6th Period Free Graduation Rehearsal | MANDATORY TBA | 9:00am DBHS Auditorium Free Seminars TBA Canvas Free Senior Decorum Letter Due TBA Student Affairs Free Senior Survey Due TBA TBA Free Cap & Gown Distribution* TBA Beach House Free Class of 2024 Graduation June 4 Nova Southeastern University | Davie Free
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.
Grades
Monitor grades and assignments on Canvas and pinnacle.
● 3rd Quarter Interim Report Issued: Tuesday, February 13th
● 2nd Quarter Report Card Issued: Thursday, February 1st
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.
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
Diploma Options
There are several diploma options available for students:
● 24 credit Standard High School Diploma
● ACCEL 18 credit Diploma
● International Baccalaureate Curriculum
Graduation Requirements
Though students must meet all 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.
ACT | SAT Testing
Click here to find a valuable resource to help that students find the assistance they need for ACT and SAT tests.