Student Life

DHS Student Office Procedures

PLEASE PLAN AHEAD TO AVOID LAST-MINUTE DELAYS

Reporting Absences, Late Arrivals, and Early Dismissals

• Parents/Guardians may excuse students by completing the Google form or by leaving a voice message on the attendance line within 24 hours of the absence, tardiness, and/or early dismissal.  Please call (734) 424-4240 and select Option #1. Please allow 24 hours for attendance to be reconciled in PowerSchool.
• If leaving a voicemail, please include the following information: the date, reason for absence/tardiness, and/or the time the student should be dismissed from class, whether the student will be returning to school, and the parent/guardian contact name and number.

Late Arrival Procedures

• Students arriving after the beginning of the school day should report directly to their current class based on the daily bell schedule. Teachers will mark the student Tardy(T) or Unexcused Late(L) depending on the time they arrive.
• If the tardiness is excused, the attendance office will adjust it within 24 hours.

Early Dismissal Passes

• Early dismissal passes should be picked up in the main office prior to the time they need to leave. Passes are only written for students who have permission to leave early.
• If a student is leaving during a class period, they should show the early dismissal pass to their teacher in order to leave class. The early dismissal pass should be turned in to the main office by the student as they leave.
• If a student is leaving during a passing period or lunch, they are not required to have their early dismissal pass signed by the teacher. The pass should be turned in directly to the main office as they leave.
• Failure to turn in the early dismissal pass before leaving will result in an unexcused absence for any missed class time.

Helpful Information

• Students must have parent/guardian permission to leave school during regular school hours.
• Students are allowed to use cell phones between classes and at lunch.
• Students who do not feel well should come to the main office to call home.
• A table is available outside the office for items that are dropped off for students during the school day.  Students should check the table between classes or at lunch if they are expecting a drop-off.
• Students are not permitted to go to their cars during the school day.  
• DHS is a Closed Campus.  Students are not permitted to leave for lunch.
• Food/drink deliveries are prohibited.

Updated 07/15/2025

By filling out this parking form and returning it to Dexter High School, parents(s)/guardian(s), and students are stating that you have read the rules and regulations covering student driving and parking, and agree with the regulations as stated. You are also certifying that the student is properly licensed by the State of Michigan, and will comply with the school administrators and support staff concerning parking/driving at Dexter High School and other schools within the district.

Please choose the appropriate permit, determined by your age.  The student should fill out the top section.  The employer needs to complete the middle section.  THEN bring the form to the office to have the bottom section completed.

• Work Permit - Under 16 years
• Work Permit - 16-17 Years  

DCS Scholarship Info by Melanie McIntyre

Dexter Community Schools does not offer driver's education classes. There are several local driver's ed providers, including one who hosts courses at Dexter High School. We can't provide endorsements for any of them, but parents and students are a good source of referrals. Several of these independent companies offer scholarships if this is a financial burden for your family.

PLANNING MEETINGS

Military recruitment

Military recruiters visit DHS on a monthly basis or by appt. in the DHS Counseling Office. Students interested in speaking with a representative from any branch of the military service should make arrangements with their counselor.