Defiance Senior High School

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Defiance Senior High School

2024 State Testing Schedule

Defiance HS will be administering the 'Ohio State Tests' from April 10 through May 9.  Students in grades 9-12 can take courses during different academic years; therefore students will take the listed End-Of-Course assessments the school year they are enrolled in during the specific course.  The required state tests include:  English Language Arts II, Algebra, Geometry, Biology, American History, and American Government.

Please click on the attached pdf for the 2024 Testing Schedule Letter for parents and students.  2024 State Testing.pdf

Class of 2024 Dates & Events

The Class of 2024 will graduate on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 2:00.  Upcoming graduates are reminded to complete their course work to meet the graduation requirements, pay their outstanding fees to receive their diploma, and tie up all loose ends before their last day of school, Wednesday, May 22, 2024.  Attached is a letter to the Class of 2024 to use for their upcoming events with dates.  Senior 24.pdf

Senate Bill 288 - Child Sexual Abuse, Dating Violence, and Sexual Violence Prevention

Ohio’s 134th General Assembly enacted Senate Bill 288 which updated the prescribed curriculum for health education, adding requirements related to child sexual abuse prevention, dating violence prevention and sexual violence prevention.

Daily Announcements

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2023-24 Student Handbook

Attendance Reporting

All absences must be reported to the high school office no later than 8:30 am.  To report an absence, parents or legal guardians must call 419-784-2777.  All absences must have documentation from/for an appointment, visit, vacation, or other.
 
Failure to report absences will result in 'unexcused absences' in which:
1.) Students are not permitted to make up missing school work,
2.) May be issued disciplinary consequences,
3.) May result in criminal charges.

Parent Resources

Please follow the link below to Online Learning Resources.
 

Helpful Information

Central Registration
Defiance City Schools has central registration.  You may apply for enrollment online. You will need the following information to enroll your child:
  • Birth Certificate
  • Immunization Record
  • Proof of residency
  • Custody papers (if applicable)
  • IEP/ETR (if applicable)
School Supplies
DHS students should come prepared the first day of school with a pencil, pen and paper.  Individual teachers will inform students of specific classroom needs the first day of school.

High School Calendar

Intranet

Yearbook Order

Library

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