2024-25 Tiger Ambush

In this week’s edition of the Tiger Ambush newsletter, we’re clarifying two key terms: Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy, both of which impact student success.

• Chronic Absenteeism is defined as missing 18 or more days in one academic year—equivalent to roughly 10% of the school year. This includes both excused and unexcused absences. Students who are chronically absent are at higher risk of falling behind academically and may struggle with graduation requirements.

• Truancy focuses specifically on unexcused absences and is enforced by Alabama law. Under Alabama Code Section 16-28-12, a student is considered truant after five unexcused absences. Additional unexcused absences may result in interventions, and parents or guardians may be required to meet with school officials. After seven unexcused absences, schools are required to refer the case to juvenile court or social services.

It’s essential for families to communicate with the school about absences and provide any necessary documentation to avoid unexcused absences being counted as truancy.

Demopolis High School is committed to working with families to promote strong attendance habits and ensure all Tigers have the opportunity to thrive academically.

If you have questions or need support with attendance-related concerns, please contact our office. Let’s work together to support student success!

The Technology Student Association has kicked off their annual strawberry sale. Strawberries can be purchased by contacting any TSA member or Mrs. Kelly Gandy.

See the graphics for important information regarding the upcoming BETA convention.

Coming soon! Please consider the DHS Cheerleaders when purchasing your ferns this season. As always, they will arrive before Easter Thank you all for your continued support!

See the graphic for information regarding upcoming tryouts for the River City Blue Auxiliary.

DHS is selling roll up blankets. The rollup blanket is made from recycled polyester fleece for long-lasting use and features a roll-up flap with a hook-and-loop closure and a front slip pocket. Blankets also feature a carrying handle. The Demopolis 'D' logo will be embroidered on the flap. The blankets are $25.00 and can be purchased at DHS or by emailing Mrs. Gantt (tgantt@dcsedu.com). Quantities are limited.

See graphic for ticket information.

The Demopolis City Schools Foundation invites you to honor someone special with a paver on Tiger Court at Demopolis High School. Tiger Court is designed to be a place for students to meet between classes and a meaningful way for alumni, teachers, and supporters of Demopolis public schools to be remembered- and to support the future education in Demopolis!

To place your order on-line please visit: donate.brickmarkers.com/dcs

Orders should be submitted by March 14th .

All DHS students will be able to purchase a Blue Heat Student section pass for $40.00 This pass is valid for all DHS Varsity and Junior Varsity athletic contests for the ENTIRE year. Passes can be purchased in the front office of DHS. Blue Heat passes will be available for purchase the entire year.

Classes begin at 7:50 a.m. Students should be in their first class of the day at 7:50 a.m., or they will be counted tardy.

Please see the 2024-25 traffic patterns. We have made some changes. All car riders will be dropped off and picked up in the front of the school. Students SHOULD NOT be dropped off or picked up in front of the gym or band room.

Student drivers will turn right upon entering campus and travel behind the buildings. They will depart campus using the same route.

No vehicles should drive around the barricades.