Welcome Information
Class of 2027 and New Families
Welcome!
This year we will be welcoming the Freshmen Class of 2027, as well as new students. For all of you, Dover Area High School will be a new place for you to navigate. We are confident we will give you all the information necessary to be successful.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Dover Area High School Administration
Orientation
Attendance is not mandatory, but there will not be another option to tour the building prior to the first day of school.
School Supplies
Skyward
Schedule Changes
Starting on August 14th, students may use the following form to request a schedule change. All requests must be submitted through the form below.
The following are acceptable reasons for requesting a change:
- Have not completed pre-requisite for course
- Approved release time is not scheduled
- Physical limitations
- Already failed this course with this teacher
- Senior in need of credit to graduate
- Academically misplaced
- Increase the rigor of education program
Schedule changes will not be completed for the following reasons:
- Balancing course load
- Decrease in course rigor
- Friends in other sections/courses
- Teacher preference
* Schedule change requests are not guaranteed; some sections/courses may not have available space.
* Schedule change requests that do not meet the aforementioned criteria will be denied.
* Schedule changes are only permitted through the first 6 days of the semester.
Building Map
Behavioral Health Screenings
The physical and mental health of young people plays a key role in their ability to succeed in school. Dover Area School District is committed to working with you, not only in the academic education of your child, but also to ensure that students reach their full potential outside of the classroom. The past year has unveiled significant changes in our student’s mental health, and we are committed to the health of the whole child.
It is in this spirit that we provide the universal screening of Behavioral Health for all 9th grade students. These universal screenings dates will be held 10/2 - 10/12 at the High School. For more information, please read the Behavioral Health Screenings informational letter for parents.
Student Handbook
Please be aware of the updates to the Dress and Grooming requirements.
Guidelines:
- Basic Principles: All students are expected to be neatly dressed and well groomed. Certain body parts must be covered for all students at all times.
- Clothes must be worn in such a way that abdomen, genitals, buttocks and breasts are fully covered at all times with opaque fabric.
All items listed in the “must wear” and “may wear” categories below must meet these basic principles.
Students Must Wear, while following the basic principles of Section 1 above:
A shirt (with fabric that touches the waistband in the front, back, and on the sides under the arms), AND
Pants/jeans or the equivalent (Ex. skirt, sweatpants, leggings, dress, shorts), AND
Shoes
Religious headwear
Ripped shorts/jeans, as long as underwear, buttocks, and genitals are not exposed
Tanks tops
Students Cannot Wear:
Hats, hoods or any item that obscures the face or a person’s identity
Violent language or images
Images or language depicting drugs or alcohol (or any illegal item or activity)
Hate speech, profanity or pornography (including logos or images)
Images or language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment based on any protected class or consistently marginalized groups
Any clothing that reveals visible undergarments (waistbands and straps excluded)
Halter and strapless tops
Swimsuits (except as required in field trips or athletic practice, or other approved event)
Sunglasses (unless required by a physician)
Accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be used as a weapon or violate this section
Upcoming Dates
- August 14 - Freshmen Orientation 6:30-8:00 PM
- August 22 - First Day of School for 9th/12th Graders Schedule
- August 23 - All students in session Schedule
- August 23 - Fall Meet the Teams 6:30 @ Stadium
- August 25 - Meet the Teams Night 6PM
- August 29 - Picture Day
- August 30 - One Hour MMA Schedule
- August 31 - Back to School Night 6:30 PM
- September 4 - No School
- September 27 - Three Hour Early Dismissal
- September 27 - Homecoming Parade 6:30 PM
- September 29 - Homecoming Game
- September 30 - Homecoming Dance