The Darien High School Guidance Department strives to provide optimal educational planning through individually guided course selection, personal assistance with the college selection process, student training in study skills, and awareness of summer enrichment programs, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities while providing parents and teachers with information to help in our joint endeavors of assisting the development of the individual student

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The Mission of Darien High School

The mission of Darien High School is to nurture the mind, body, and spirit of each member of the school community and to encourage the development of all students as reflective thinkers who strive for excellence in their lives.  In a rigorous intellectual environment students will develop the skills, values and integrity that will prepare them to become citizens with a commitment to lifelong learning and to lives of vision and consequence in the 21st century.

Course Selection

Course selections are made by each student, in consultation with his/her parents, guidance counselor and often, previous teachers. Seminars for 8th grade parents are held to acquaint them with course information to assist their students. Student programs in grades 9 and 10 are organized around a core curriculum. Students must carry a minimum of six courses, plus Physical Education. A combination of exploratory electives such as Art, Music, Drama, Humanities and Technology Education, (selected according to student interests) are combined with the student's core curriculum to meet the six course requirement.

Course Load

All students in grades 9—11 are required to carry a minimum of six full time subjects, in addition to physical education, each semester. It is recommended that at
least four of the six subjects be from the departments of English, social studies,
mathematics, science and foreign languages.

Students in grade 12 are also required to carry a minimum of six full time subjects, in addition to physical education, each semester. However, seniors who are taking 3 or more courses at the 400 level (Honors or AP) may opt to take only five full time subjects, in addition to physical education during the semester(s) in which they are so enrolled.

CEEB Code for DHS

The CEEB Code for Darien High School is 070145

 

Contact DHS Guidance

  • The Phone Number for DHS Guidance is (203) 655-3981 and then dial 5 for Guidance.
  • The Fax Number for the Darien High School Guidance Department is (203) 655-3864