Class of 2025
August 13, 2024 2025-04-14 12:27Class of 2025
Advisor | Ms. Hills | Email | @dbhs.classof2025
Graduation Information
With the 2024-2025 school year coming to a end, Class of 2025 is preparing for departure. Seniors had a meeting in April to make sure they are on the right track for graduation. They went over all important dates in the auditorium like test dates, service hours, butler scholarship, and senior awards night. If you would like to see the full powerpoint presentation click here.
Graduation for the Class of 2025 will take place on Friday, May 30, 2025 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.
• Watch the Class of 2025 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 Ms. Officer Email
• Pictures with diplomas concerns contact Grad Images Laura Jones 850.906.3567
The Broward Graduation 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 the week of May 27th, 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 will be on Wednesday, May 28th. Arrive to the Gymnasium no later than 9:00 a.m.
• The last day to order your cap & gown is Monday, April 21, 2025.
* FREE Parking will be at Rick Case Arena at the Don Taft University Center click HERE to see Graduates Parking Map.
Graduation day is one of life’s proudest moments. As Class of 2025 prepares to take the final step from high school into post-secondary futures, Jostens has everything seniors need to celebrate this milestone with pride. They have graduation packages for every price range in their online catalog., but all seniors must purchase their B.C.P.S. Jostens’ Basic Cap and Gown Package before Monday, April 21st to be part of the N.S.U. Commencement Ceremony.
Step-by-step instructions below for students/parents that will take them right to the BCPS Basic Package (Cap/Gown/Tassel/Medallion) for anyone who may have trouble finding it.
● Scroll Down to SHOW YOUR PRIDE section & Click on ‘Graduation – Shop.’
● Scroll Down to SHOP GRADUATION PRODUCTS section (bottom of page) & Click on ‘Shop All’.
● Scroll Down to CAP & GOWN PACKAGES section & Click ‘Customize’ on BASIC BCPS PACKAGE ($28.03).
Everything needed for graduation is included in this package for $28.03 (before tax).
There are several diploma options available for students:
● 24 credit Standard High School Diploma
● ACCEL 18 credit Diploma
● Career & Technical Education (CTE) Pathway
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 Focus Portal 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 Focus.
Click here to find a valuable resource to help that students find the assistance they need for ACT and SAT tests.
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 2025 members assistance to ensure that the student’s graduation ceremony is conducted in a dignified manner. Forms are placed in Student Affairs and School Counseling Office for students to grab and complete or they can download below to print. All forms must be submitted to Ms. Deese in Student Affairs for May’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 Friday, May 23rd.
2025 Yearbook
Senior Pictures
Cap & Gown portraits along with exclusive products are now available to view as well as purchase through CADY! Celebrate this achievement with new offerings like tassel frames, yard signs, mugs, and more. The deadline to order items is Thursday, April 3rd to receive them by May 30th Graduation date. Click this link to view & order now!
Upcoming Senior Activities
Prom
With the 2024-2025 school year coming to a wrap for Class of 2025, students are preparing for the annual promenade with the purchase of their event ticket on the Broward County e-store. Prom night is a custom where high school seniors dress in formal attire and participate in core memory activities surrounding a dance.
Prom tickets went on sale in October, for $180 a ticket, and they will remain on sale until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 2nd. All Deerfield Beach High students and their dates must have a permission slip on file with the Class Advisor to enter the Eden Regal Ballroom & Catering at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 17th. No students will be allowed in after 9:00pm.
Calendar of Class of 2025 Events
| Event | Date | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Assembly | August 19 | Eighth Period | DBHS Auditorium | Free |
| Clubs | Sports Pictures | October 17 | DBHS Gymnasium | Free |
| Monday Homecoming Week | Inside Out 2 Day | October 21 | DBHS | Free |
| Tuesday Homecoming Week | Buck Out | October 22 | DBHS | Free |
| Wednesday Homecoming Week | Standing on Business | October 23 | DBHS | Free |
| Thursday Homecoming Week | Growing up the Buck Way | October 24 | DBHS | Free |
| Senior Assembly | October 24 | Second Period | DBHS Auditorium | Free |
| Friday Homecoming Week | Pink Out | October 25 | DBHS | Free |
| CADY Roadshow | October 25 | DBHS Auditorium | Variable |
| Homecoming Game vs. Western | October 25 | 6:00pm | Butler Stadium | $5 |
| Homecoming Dance | October 26 | 7:00pm | DBHS Cafeteria | $55 |
| Midterm Exam Exemption Forms Due | December 9 | 11:45pm | Online | Free |
| Midterm Exams | December 17 | 1st & 2nd Period | Free |
| Midterm Exams | December 18 | 3rd & 4th Period | Free |
| Midterm Exams | December 19 | 5th & 6th Period | Free |
| Midterm Exams | December 20 | 7th & 8th Period | Free |
| Senior Picture Deadline | December 28 | 267 | Mr Radecki | Variable |
| Senior Talent Show | January 9 | DBHS Auditorium | TBA |
| Senior Panoramic Picture | January 17 | 9:30am | DBHS Gymnasium | Free |
| Senior Assembly | January 22 | DBHS Auditorium | Free |
| Clubs | Sports Pictures | February 7 | DBHS Gymnasium | Free |
| Senior Field Day | February 7 | 1:15pm | Butler Stadium | Free |
| Universal Grad Bash Ticket Deadline | March 8 | Online | $210 |
| Senior Brunch | March 8 | 11:30am | DoubleTree by Hilton Deerfield Beach Boca Raton | $50 |
| Senior Assembly | April 8 | 1:30pm | DBHS Auditorium | Free |
| Senior Parent Night | April 8 | 6:30pm | DBHS Auditorium | Free |
| Butler Scholarship Deadline | April 15 | 2:30pm | Front Office | Free |
| Community Service Deadline | April 15 | 2:40 pm | School Counselor | Free |
| Cap & Gown Orders Due | April 21 | www.jostens.com | $30 |
| Destination Day | May 1 | A & B Lunch | DBHS Rotunda | Free |
| Prom Ticket Deadline | May 2 | Online | $180 |
| Monday Senior Week | TBA | May 5 | DBHS | Free |
| Tuesday Senior Week | TBA | May 6 | DBHS | Free |
| Wednesday Senior Week | TBA | May 7 | DBHS | Free |
| Thursday Senior Week | TBA | May 8 | DBHS | Free |
| Friday Senior Week | TBA | May 9 | DBHS | Free |
| Senior Assembly | TBA | DBHS Auditorium | Free |
| Senior Exam Exemption Forms Due | TBA | Online | Free |
| Senior Sunset | May 16 | International Fishing Pier | Free |
| Prom | May 17 | 7:00pm | Eden Regal Ballroom & Catering | $180 |
| Senior Exams | May 19 | 7th & 8th Period | Free |
| Senior Exams | May 20 | 3rd & 4th Period | Free |
| Senior Exams | May 21 | 5th & 6th Period | Free |
| Senior Exams | May 22 | 1st & 2nd Period | Free |
| Senior Awards Night | May 22 | 6:00pm | DBHS Auditorium | Free |
| Senior Decorum Letter Due | May 23 | Student Affairs | Free |
| Senior Survey Due | May 23 | Xello | Free |
| Graduation Rehearsal | MANDATORY | May 28 | 9:00am | DBHS Gymnasium | Free |
| Cap & Gown Distribution* | May 29 | Cafeteria | Free |
| Class of 2025 Graduation | May 30 | 2:00pm | Nova Southeastern University | Davie | Free |
Attendance and Grades
Monitor grades and assignments on Canvas and Focus.
● 4th Quarter Interim Report Issued: Tuesday, April 29th
● 4th Quarter Report Card Issued: Monday, June 30th
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. *Parents can access interim report in their Focus Parent Portal with these directions
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 Focus).
● 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.
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.
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
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
