Academic Programs

• Strong core curriculum
• Advanced Placement (AP) programs for high school students
• Gifted programs to challenge advanced learners
• Special Education programs to support students with special needs
• Over 100+ Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes for grades 9-12 include: agriculture, JROTC, business, communications, energy, family & consumer science, health careers, teaching/early childhood, law enforcement services and industrial arts
• Seniors have the opportunity to earn a professional certificate for EMT and CNA/CMA
• Our student sports medicine and athletic trainer program is the most comprehensive program for hundreds of miles
• Four advanced placement and three dual credit courses offered at DCHS
• A partnership with DC3 offering dual-enrollment courses
• Diplomas & Degrees, a collaborative program with DC3, empowers students to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree at the same time
• The Youth Entrepreneurs Program, partnered with Koch Industries, provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to start their own business

Extracurricular Activities

• A variety of sports teams for students of all interests and abilities
• Visual and performing arts programs, such as band, choir, orchestra, and theater
• Clubs and organizations that focus on a variety of interests, such as academic clubs, student government, and cultural clubs

Student Support Services

• School counselors to provide academic, social, and emotional support
• School psychologists to assess and address students' mental health needs
• Social workers to connect students and families with community resources
• Speech-language pathologists to help students with communication difficulties

Family and Community Engagement

• Strong communication between schools and families
• Parent-teacher organizations (PTOs)  to provide opportunities for parents to get involved in their children's education
• Community partnerships with businesses, organizations, and institutions of higher learning

Additional Resources

• After-school programs
• Summer school programs
• English as a Second Language (ESL) programs
• Professional development programs for teachers and staff
• Technology resources, such as computers, tablets, and internet access
• Safe and secure school facilities
• 1,000+ security cameras across district
• Four School Resource Officers
• DCPS has adopted the “I Love You Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol for emergecy incidents
• Makerspace environments encourages creativity and develops critical STEAM skills