Ninth Grade Assistant Principal | Bruce Taylor | 754.322.0746 | Email | Freshman Academy Canvas
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Course Cards
2024-2025 Class Selection
Freshman students should fill out course cards for the upcoming school year, 2024-2025. Students who have any questions, contact their school counselor for guidance.
Yearbooks
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.
Upcoming Freshman Activities
● F.A.S.T. E.L.A. P.M. 2:
● Wednesday, January 10th | 7:40 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
*The Scarlet Day bell schedule will be altered to allow limited movement.
Calendar of Class of 2027 Events
Event Date Location Cost Cheerleading Tryouts June 8 | 5:45pm Cafeteria Free Cheerleading Tryouts June 9 | 5:45pm Cafeteria Free Cheerleading Tryouts June 10 | 9:30am Cafeteria Free Campus Orientation August 16 |6:00pm DBHS Gymnasium Free Freshman ID Pictures August 16 Corridor 280 Free Freshman Assembly August 28 | Fifth Period DBHS Auditorium Free Cheerleading Tryouts August 28 |3:30pm Rotunda Free Cheerleading Tryouts August 29 |3:30pm Rotunda Free Cheerleading Tryouts August 30 |3:30pm Rotunda Free Underclassmen Photos September 26 | Scarlet Study Hall Auditorium Variable Underclassmen Photos September 27 | Gold Study Hall Auditorium Variable 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 | White 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 Underclassmen Photo Retake November 1 Auditorium Variable Honor Roll Ice Cream Social November 2 | 10:45 am DBHS Rotunda Free Clubs | Sports Pictures November 3 DBHS Gymnasium Free Midterm Exam Exemption Forms Due December 8 Eighth Period Period Free 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 Final Exam Exemption Forms Due TBA Second Period Teacher Free Final Exams June 5 8th & 7th Period Free Final Exams June 6 6th & 5th Period Free Final Exams June 7 4th & 3rd Period Free Final Exams June 10 2nd & 1st Period 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
Programs
Take Stock in Children Scholarship
Take Stock in Children Scholarship is an opportunity for any 9th grader to earn a two-year or four-year scholarship to any Florida public university. This is a needs-based scholarship and it does have attendance and discipline requirements as well.
● A Scholarship: A Florida Prepaid PROJECT STARS College Scholarship, which can be used at any Florida publicuniversity, college, or state vocational/technical college in Florida.
● A Mentor: A volunteer mentor who will meet with each student, with cooperation from the school andparent(s), to assist and encourage students to achieve and reach their full potential.
● A College Success Coach: Local Take Stock in Children staff will help design a college success plan and guide eachstudent through middle and high school transition and into College.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
● Student must attend a traditional Florida Public School, a Florida Public Virtual School, a Florida Public Charter School, or a Florida Department of Education-approved school of choice utilizing a Family Empowerment Scholarship.
● Parent(s)/Guardian must submit the most recent, completed taxes.
● Complete all sections of the online application.
If the students have any questions have an questions, email Ms. Eade or stop by room 252 with a pass during their study hall or at lunch.
Ninth Grade Academy
The 9th Grade Academy has been set up to help students obtain knowledge in their pursuit of a bright future. Our Academy provides guidance in helping students set their short and long-term goals, stresses the importance of school, and provides positive feedback to our students and staff. This will lay the groundwork for success. Frequent recognition of student’s and staff, in and out of the classroom, is a vital part of improving student achievement.
Graduation Information
Students who thinks their is an error in their schedule should complete this Microsoft Form Link to request a schedule change from a school counselor. The last day for schedule change requests is Tuesday, August 29, 2023 by 3:10 p.m.
*Not all requests will be honored
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.