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Dekaney High School
Our Vision Statement
Dekaney High School is a school of choice, rich with academic excellence, tradition and school pride. Teachers prepare students for global citizenship. Within our walls, all Wildcats are valued and treated with respect.
Our Mission Statement
Dekaney High School equips students academically and culturally to excel in the career of their choice, compete in a global economy, and dominate in 21st Century skills. Wildcats strive to get better everyday.
ANNOUNCEMENT & REMINDERS 📣 MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Calendar of Events
Jan. 4 - CLASSES RESUME | LAS CLASES SE REANUDARAN
Jan. 6 - Advanced TMEA/UIL Regional Auditions, at 7AM at Dekaney HS
Jan. 15 - Student holiday - Schools Closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan. 23 - Rising Writers Expo - at 5:30PM at Dekaney HS
Jan. 27 - PTECH Interview Day - at 8AM at Dekaney Ninth Grade Center
Jan. 8 - 26 - Middle of the Year Testing Window for MAP Math and MAP Reading
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Feb. 1 - District Spelling Bee at 4pm at Dekaney High School
Feb. 3 - JROTC Drill Competition, at Tomball High School
Feb. 19 - TELPASS Begins
START SPRING SEMESTER STRONG: IMPORTANT REMINDERS
DEKANEY HIGH SCHOOL DRESS CODE REMINDERS:
Parents and guardians please review the student dress code as it will be strictly enforced.
Remember dress code violations will result in disciplinary actions.
DRESS CODE IS A CAMPUS EXPECTATION | BRING YOUR CHROMEBOOKS DAILY
SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT:
George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Scholarship
$20,000.00 Deadline February 16, 2024
Applicants must meet eligibility:
- ELIGIBILITY:
- High School Seniors after the start of their senior year.
- Houston area high school seniors who attend schools or are homeschooled in the following eight counties: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery or Waller.
- Students who are citizens of the United States. Students with Permanent Resident status are not eligible.
- The Scholarships are awarded based on academics and financial need.
Instructions must be followed accurately to make certain that your application is considered. If you do not understand an instruction, call the Foundation (713-521-4601) for guidance.
A number of finalists will be selected from the applications received and will be invited for an interview. They will subsequently be notified in writing/email if they will or will not receive a Hamman Scholarship. If a student is not invited in for a personal interview by March 15, they may assume that they are not a finalist and no correspondence will be forthcoming from the Foundation.
Link to the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Scholarship: Click Here
CHROMEBOOKS
It's not too late - If your child(ren) need to schedule for chromebook pick up:
Parent must agree to responsibility for their child's chromebook, see the QR Code. http://tiny.cc/2023hscb
- Student must have returned any devices previously checked out (including middle school issued)
Spring ISD PARENT PORTAL
The mySpringISD portal provides an easy platform for staff and families, where they can access all of their digital resources, including Schoology and the Home Access Center. The single sign-on option gives parents, students and staff instant access to all their online resources from any device and any location.
To get started, log on to my.springisd.org, and sign in by using your parent Spring ISD network login username and password.
If you forgot your log-in/username, please call our front office at 281-891-7260 for assistance.
DRESS CODE, FIGHTING AND VAPING POLICIES!
ATTENDANCE
Our school day begins at 7:10 AM every day. We open the doors to students at 6:40 AM for breakfast. Please be sure to have your child/children here on time. Students who are consistently tardy are at a clear disadvantage and remember that three tardies equal one absence.
If your child is sick, please report the absence by 9:00 AM by calling the attendance office at 281-891-7260.
The state of Texas has a mandatory Attendance Requirement of 90%. Please know that under the Compulsory Attendance Law, all students must be in attendance at least 90% of the time they've been enrolled in a public school. In order to receive credit for a final grade for a class, a student is required to attend class 90 percent of the days a class is offered regardless of whether the student's absences are excused [see FEA] or unexcused.
WILDCAT NATION SHOUTOUTS
#ClassOf2024
Seniors ended the year with a great time at Main Event
Transforming The Community During The Holiday Season
#CommunityService
@DHSBoysBaseball
So proud of our Wildcat Baseball Student Athletes. Thank you for your kindness and generosity to our community seniors.
@DHSBlueLegionBand
Our Blue Legion saxes had a wonderful time providing a little holiday joy to some our Spring Area Seniors.
@DHSHonorRollStudents
A fun day of games & Italian Ice Congratulations!! To all of the Dekaney HS Honor Roll Scholars!
@DHSHoops
Girls and Boys Basketball is transforming the nation on the court 🏀
*Shout out to DK Wildcats boys hoops with the program sweep over Lake Creek*
@DHSStudentVoice
2023-24 Superintendents Student Advisory Committee
STUDENT HOLIDAY AROUND THE CORNER! - JANUARY 15TH
NEED TO MEET WITH AN ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator Conference Request
It is important for us to communicate with you. If you would like to meet with any administrators or teachers, please be sure to contact us in advance to schedule a meeting so that we can best serve you. Often times we are in classrooms meeting with our students and providing strategic instruction, meeting with our staff, or attending off-campus meetings.
We appreciate you scheduling an appointment, in advance with the campus secretary in order to avoid a long wait or a return to trip our campus.
Thank you for understanding, it is greatly appreciated.
HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES & ADULT CLASSES
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