Website: https://dhs.dcs.edu/
Location: Decatur High School, Somerville Road Southeast, Decatur, AL, USA
Phone: (256) 552-3011
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DHS WEEKLY SCHEDULE

May 19 to May 27

THIS WEEK’S EXAMS ARE FOR 9TH, 10TH AND 11TH GRADE STUDENTS ONLY.

*No Early Exams are to be given without written permission from Principal.

AP EXAMS ARE FOR AP STUDENTS ONLY.

Monday, May 19 (“B” DAY) – EXAM SCHEDULE (no bells due to testing)

• 8:30-10:05 a.m. 1B EXAMS
• 9:30-11:30 a.m. GRADUATION PRACTICE @ Ogle Stadium
• 10:15-11:50 a.m. 2B EXAMS
• 11:51 a.m. Grab and Go Lunch
• 7:30 p.m. GRADUATION CEREMONY @ Ogle Stadium – GO RAIDERS

Tuesday, May 20 (“A” DAY) – EXAM SCHEDULE (no bells due to testing)

• 8:00 a.m. MAKE-UP AP GOVERNMENT EXAM in Guidance Office
• 8:30-10:05 a.m. 1A EXAMS
• 10:15-11:50 a.m. 2A EXAMS
• 11:51 a.m. Grab and Go Lunch
• 1:00 p.m. FACULTY MEETING in Alumni Hall
• 3:30 p.m. DANCE TEAM CLINIC & TRYOUTS in the arena
• 3:45-5:30 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER TRYOUTS @ Ogle Stadium

Wednesday, May 21 (“B” Day) – EXAM SCHEDULE (no bells due to testing)

• 8:30-10:05 a.m. 3B EXAMS
• 10:15-11:50 a.m. 4B EXAMS
• 11:51 a.m. Grab and Go Lunch
• 12:30 p.m. FACULTY END-OF-YEAR LUNCHEON in the cafeteria
• 3:30 p.m. DANCE TEAM CLINIC & TRYOUTS in the arena
• 3:45-5:30 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER TRYOUTS @ Ogle Stadium
• 4:00-7:00 p.m. SOFTBALL TRYOUTS

Thursday, May 22 (“A” Day) – EXAM SCHEDULE (no bells due to testing)

• HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS – END OF 4TH NINE WEEKS
• FULL DAY FOR EMPLOYEES
• 8:00 a.m. MAKE-UP AP LANGUAGE EXAM in Guidance Office
• 8:30-10:05 a.m. 3A EXAMS
• 10:15-11:50 a.m. 4A EXAMS
• 11:51 a.m. Grab and Go Lunch
• 1:00-3:00 p.m. SOFTBALL TRYOUTS
• 1:00-3:00 p.m. TURN IN ITEMS ON END-OF-YEAR CHECKLIST
• 3:30 p.m. DANCE TEAM CLINIC & TRYOUTS in the arena

Friday, May 23 – TEACHER WORKDAY

• MAKE-UP EXAMS All make-up exams must be pre-approved by the teacher
• 8:15-9:00 a.m. TURN IN ITEMS ON END-OF-YEAR CHECKLIST
• 9:30 a.m. END-OF-YEAR INSTITUTE @ DHS Arena
• 1:00-3:00 p.m. TURN IN ITEMS ON END-OF-YEAR CHECKLIST

Tuesday, May 27 – TEACHER WORKDAY

• 8:15-11:30 a.m. END-OF-YEAR CHECKLIST must be completed & turned in before leaving

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Dixie Gilstrap . . . (English) May 19

Neil Chambliss . . . (Math) May 22

Cathy Smalley . . . (staff) May 23

Briley Torres . . . (staff) May 25

DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2025

GRADUATION INFORMATION

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Graduation Practice

Date: Monday, May 19th

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 am

Location: Park at Ogle Stadium. Meet at DHS Arena then walk to Ogle Stadium together.

Special Instructions: Wear casual clothes for practice. Bring a water bottle because it will be hot.

Graduation Ceremony

Date: Monday, May 19th (see note below about your 14 outdoor graduation ceremony tickets)

Location: Ogle Stadium (if inclement weather - DHS Arena)

Time: ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Gates open at 6:30 p.m.

Seniors MUST find a marked seat in DHS Arena (auxiliary gym if inclement weather) by 6:15 p.m. The group photograph in the arena will begin at 6:15 p.m.

After ceremony: Graduates report to tables near the fieldhouse to pick up diplomas.

Graduation Ceremony Attire:

Cap, gown and stole should be pressed, and the tassel is to be worn on the right of the mortar board (cap).

Mortar boards (caps) should be flat on top of the head. No decorations on the mortar boards.

Young men wear black pants with white dress shirt, tie, and black dress shoes; young ladies wear a dress or black dress pants and a white blouse with black dress shoes.

Only stoles and cords presented by nationally recognized honor societies AND given by DHS may be worn during the ceremony.

Special Instructions:

Individual diploma presentation pictures will be available from the photographer. Proofs will be sent to the seniors through email for students who complete the information link emailed to them. A class picture will be available also.

If you have any questions about the pictures you may call 205-345-2686 or email questions@zapfoto.com.

Parking will be available at Ogle Stadium, Decatur Middle School and Decatur High School. There will be a CLEAR BAG policy and security checkpoints for the graduation ceremony.

14 tickets will be issued for graduation at Ogle Stadium. 8 of the 14 tickets will allow entrance beginning at 6:30 pm and 6 of the 14 tickets will allow entrance beginning at 6:50 pm. If there is inclement weather, graduation will be held in the DHS arena. Seniors will receive 8 tickets for graduation in the arena. Tickets will be distributed at graduation practice on May 19th. Seniors must attend practice to receive tickets.

Parents/Guests should be seated by 7:20 pm as we will not allow anyone to enter once the graduates begin the processional. Any guests that arrive after the procession will be directed to the visitor side of the stadium. We strongly suggest that guests do not leave until the ceremony is over because of the disruption caused when guests leave. Guests who must leave during the ceremony will be directed to the top of the stadium and must exit on the

far right or far left of the stadium. Guests who leave the stands during the ceremony will NOT be allowed back onto the home side of the stadium until the ceremony is over.

Graduation will be streamed live. The link will be available on the Decatur City Schools website (dcs.edu) approximately 30 minutes prior to the ceremony.

Graduation is a formal occasion, and we would like each senior to have the recognition he/she deserves. We want each family to see their senior walk across the stage and hear their name called. Balloons and noise makers will not

be permitted. You may leave those in your car and give them to the graduate after the ceremony.