Mission: 

DVHS will develop critical thinkers and problem solvers, through a challenging and engaging curriculum, in order for them to achieve their fullest potential. We will provide students with relevant skills, through positive relationships and academic/career pathways, that will meet the demands of a changing world.

Vision: 

DVHS will prepare students to become lifelong learners and positive contributing members of society.

TEAL TRACKS

Every Student will be:

• A Person of Character
  • Demonstrates truthfulness, honesty, and integrity in everything they do
  • Takes responsibility for their own actions and holds self accountable
  • Is actively engaged in their education, as demonstrated by school preparedness and remaining on task
  • Displays kindness and respect for one’s own, and other’s beliefs, opinions and ideas
• An Effective Communicator
  • Actively listens to understand
  • Responds effectively in verbal and written format
  • Participates effectively in collaborative discussions
• A Critical and Creative Thinker
  • Uses multiple resources to plan, design, and execute solutions to real world problems
  • Translates research into creative action
  • Evaluates sources and quality of information, and analyzes and draws inferences from data
  • Makes connections across subject areas
  • Uses a variety of strategies to solve problems
• A Self-Directed Learner
  • Sets own goals and maps out a plan to achieve them
  • Utilizes appropriate study skills
  • Is a strong self-advocate
• An Active Participant and Contributor to the Community
  • Displays pride in the cultural differences, diversity, and the school community
  • Is an engaged and informed citizen
  • Contributes to the school community beyond academic performance
  • Identifies needs and takes action to serve the common good for the school, community, nation, and world