Class of 2025
August 13, 2024 2024-12-10 13:50Class of 2025
Advisor | Ms. Hills | Email | @dbhs.classof2025
2024 Midterms
Semester Exam Information
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- Students may take up to two semester exams each day.
- Student dismissal on semester exam days is 11:40 a.m.
- Lunch will be grab and go on semester exam days.
- Those students who have parent permission to enter and/or leave campus must complete Semester Exam Sign-Out Form for those that have exempted their exams. The Gold forms have been placed in student affairs, guidance, front office, and the welcome center.
Graduation Information
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 Friday, March 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.
2025 Yearbook
2025 Winter 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 1st so purchase today online through the estore.
Senior Pictures
Be prepared for CADY senior portrait session and use this checklist to keep track of everything needed. And if Class of 2025 member hasn’t booked their session yet, the last day to be photographed for the Reflections yearbook is Saturday, December 28th. CLICK HERE TO BOOK A SESSION NOW and get started.
Superlative Nomination
The final year of high school is often a time of reflection and celebration. Senior superlatives – those “best of” and “most likely to” rites of passage – offer a unique way to honor the distinctive personalities and talents of the graduating class. Now is the time to nominate who should be on the ballot for 2025 Yearbook Superlatives through this online forms link.
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.
Upcoming Senior Activities
Grad Bash
Universal Studio’s Grad Bash is now on sale through the e-store. Class of 2025 will get a chance to party in two parks with classmates around the United States in Orlando on Friday, April 11th for $210.00. For additional information, contact Senior Advisor Ms. Tia Hills in room 507.
Prom
With the 2024-2025 school year coming to a wrap for seniors, students are preparing for prom with the purchase of their ticket on the Broward County e-store. Prom tickets went on sale on the estore in October, for $180, and they will remain on sale until 11:49 p.m. on Friday, May 2nd.
The Deerfield Beach High School prom will be on Saturday, May 17th at 7 p.m. and last until 11 p.m..
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 | TBA | DBHS Auditorium | Free |
| Senior Assembly | TBA | DBHS Auditorium | Free |
| Universal Grad Bash Ticket Deadline | TBA | Online | TBA |
| Butler Scholarship Deadline | April 15 | 2:30pm | Front Office | Free |
| Community Service Deadline | April 15 | 2:40 pm | School Counselor | Free |
| Graduation Participation Survey | TBA | Online | Free |
| Destination Day | TBA | A & B Lunch | DBHS Rotunda | Free |
| Senior Brunch | March 21 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Cap & Gown Orders Due | March 21 | www.jostens.com | $30 |
| Universal Grad Bash | May 11 | Universal Studios | Orlando FL | $210 |
| 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 | Online | Free |
| Senior Sunset | May 16 | TBA | TBA |
| Prom | May 17 | 7:00pm | TBA | $180 |
| 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 2025 Graduation | TBA | Nova Southeastern University | Davie | Free |
Attendance and Grades
Monitor grades and assignments on Canvas and Focus.
● 2nd Quarter Interim Report Issued: Friday, November 22nd
● 1st Quarter Report Card Issued: Tuesday, November 5th
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
