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Financial Assistance − Families that may need financial assistance for school fees, textbooks, lunch, and other school resources should review and complete the Financial Aid Application. If you have questions, please contact Angie Suszek at asuszek@dist113.org.
Student Accident Claim Form and Student Accident Insurance Coverage - For access to the Student Accident Claim Form and Student Accident Insurance Coverage Flyer and Instructions, please navigate to the Financial Aid & Insurance webpage under Student Services or click here.
COURSE TEXTBOOKS, MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
Beck’s Bookstore is the provider of all District 113 course textbooks and materials (such as novels). This summer, students were able to purchase course textbooks and materials through the Beck’s Book Store DHS webpage. If you have any questions, please contact Beck’s Book Store via their online inquiry page.
Course Supplies - Please be aware that the high school does not offer a grade-specific supply list. However, certain course teams have specified required supplies (notebooks, binders, etc.) that you may choose to purchase independently before the school year begins—click here for the course supply list. Rest assured, all teachers will review the necessary materials with their students at the start of the school year.
FOOD SERVICES
Quest is our food service vendor at Deerfield High School. Learn more about Quest by visiting our Food Services webpage.
Purchasing Items - Students may purchase food in the cafeteria and coffee bar during the school year using their school ID as a debit card. Each student must have their own ID available to purchase food in the cafeteria. Students purchasing food through their account must have adequate funds. Please know that we do not allow students to carry a negative balance.
- Set-Up/Add Funds - Money may be deposited into a student’s account at any time during the school year. Login to your Infinite Campus Portal and select “Food Service”
- Account Notification - Parents/guardians can set up notifications to send an email when food service account balances drop below a specified threshold.
- Year-End Balances - Balances at the end of the school year roll over to the next year unless a refund is requested. Graduating seniors will receive a refund in the form of a check mailed to their household. Checks will be mailed by the end of June. Families wishing to transfer balances to a sibling must request this prior to graduation.
Other Payment Methods - The student school ID is the preferred and quickest form of payment in the cafeteria and coffee bar. However, cash will also be accepted. Credit/debit cards and other payment methods are not accepted in the cafeteria and coffee bar. Please note that the vending machines accept cash, credit/debit, and Apple Pay.
Food Delivery Information - Please be aware that Deerfield High School will not accept food deliveries from services like Grubhub, DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc. We need to maintain an accessible and secure front entrance, and the traffic from these services compromises these efforts. However, we continue to allow families to drop off items (like lunches or forgotten school supplies) at the front security entrance.
BUS SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Bus Service - Students who reside 1.5 miles or more from school are eligible to take advantage of the free bus service. Service begins on Wednesday, August 13. Bus schedules and routes will be available via My Ride K-12. More details can be found on the District 113 Transportation webpage.
Parking Lot/Traffic Flow Patterns - Student drop-off and pick-up before and after school will occur in the back (east) parking lot. Note: The Village of Deerfield does not allow pick-up and drop-off in neighboring North Trails.
Student Parking - There is limited student parking available. Incoming senior students applied and received verification of their parking status this past May. Any additional spots made available will be given to senior students on the waitlist. If additional spots are available, a lottery for semester parking will be held for juniors. Due to high demand, no spots will be available for sophomores or freshmen. For additional information, please contact Mr. Grubb, Security Manager at ggrubb@dist113.org or 224-632-3374. Additional parking information is posted on the Parking & Visiting DHS webpage.
HEALTH SERVICES
If your student has a known health condition such as asthma, diabetes, seizures, or food allergies, please provide Health Services with the applicable documentation as found on the DHS Health Services’ webpage, including:
- Medication Authorization Form
- Diabetes Medical Management Plan
- Asthma Action Plan
- Allergy Action Plan
- Seizure Action Plan
Please provide the School Nurse with all necessary supplies to treat your student(s) effectively during the school day. DHS Health Services has a stock supply of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin). However, only students who have the School Medication Authorization Form on file will be able to have these dispensed during the school day.
District 113 policy does not allow students to carry any medication, prescription or non-prescription, on campus during the school day; exceptions are epinephrine auto-injectors, asthma rescue inhalers, and diabetes medication.
Proof of immunization (freshmen and seniors) - By the first day of school, freshmen are required to show proof of physical examination, immunizations, and dental examination, while seniors are required to show proof of the second dose of the Meningococcal conjugate vaccine.
Please feel free to contact health services at 224-632-3200 if you have any questions. Additional contact information can be found on the DHS Health Services webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Safety and security are of utmost importance in District 113. Our district and school administrators, security team, school resource officer, and local law enforcement work together to implement safety and security measures. State-required emergency drills will be conducted throughout the school year.
Addressing Safety & Security Concerns - To address safety and security concerns with the school, students are encouraged to talk to the Deans, SRO, teacher, counselor, or another trusted adult. Students may also access the following resources: District 113 tipline by phone or text at (847) 262-3363. (Please note that the District 113 tipline will not be monitored outside of school hours, on student non-attendance days, weekends, school breaks (including summer), or holidays.) Additional tiplines, monitored 24/7, can be found on the back of a student's ID including Safe2Help Illinois (text SAFE2) and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (call 988). In the case of an emergency, call 911.
Emergency Notification System - Our emergency notification system is integrated into Infinite Campus. Please review your contact information on Infinite Campus Portal to ensure that it is up-to-date. Instructions for updating your contact information can be found here.
DEANS AND ATTENDANCE
All students and parents/guardians are required to review the District 113 Student Handbook. The Handbook provides important school information, including policies and procedures, contact information, and important dates.
Some special highlights from the Handbook are listed below:
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Student IDs - Students must scan their school ID to enter the building during the school day. Students may access their electronic school ID via Infinite Campus. **Please note that new physical IDs will not be issued until the beginning of September.
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Attendance - While the importance of regular and sustained attendance is recognized, the Board of Education understands that there will be times that students are absent for valid cause. Parents/guardians are expected to report and provide a reason for absence to the high school attendance office within 24 hours of the absence.
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Cell Phone Usage - Students are not permitted to use cell phones during their class period unless specifically authorized by the teacher. Students are expected to store their silenced cell phone in the designated cell phone pouches in the classroom.
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Lockers - Freshmen students will obtain their assigned locker during Warrior Welcome on Wednesday, August 13. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors will not automatically be assigned a locker, but rather may request one by contacting Dean Jimenez (jjimenez@dist113.org) or Dean Auston (eauston@dist113.org).
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Student Behavior Expectations - Please carefully review the rules and policies related to student behavior expectations, discipline and consequences, which focus on safety, promote fairness, and provide support for struggling students.
TECHNOLOGY
Infinite Campus - Parents/guardians and students should familiarize themselves with the Infinite Campus portal, which provides important information about the student, contact information, schedule, attendance, grades, food service, school store, and much more. Questions about the Infinite Campus portal access can be directed to dhsportal@dist113.org.
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Message Contact Update. It is important to keep your contact information up to date in Infinite Campus. Manage your contact preference by selecting the desired language and when you receive a message, and how you receive that message (phone call, email, or text message). Additional details can be found on the D113 Infinite Campus webpage.
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Information Change Request. To change a student’s information in Infinite Campus, please return the information change form to Dr. Shana Axelrod, Counseling Department Chair, during the summer or your student's School Counselor after August 4th.
Student Email Accounts/Network and Internet Acceptable Use Policy - All DHS students are provided a student Gmail account. School staff use these school-issued email accounts when communicating with students via e-mail. Use of this e-mail account is subject to District 113’s Acceptable Use Policy.
Chromebook Distribution (Incoming freshmen and transfer students) - Chromebook distribution began this summer via Beck’s Book Store. Be sure to pick up your chromebook at the DHS Bookstore prior to the first day of school. Any questions related to Chromebooks can be directed to Hera Suzud at Hsuzud@dist113.org. Also, please note that starting this school year (25-26), freshman and sophomores will be required to use their district issued Chromebooks in lieu of any personal devices.
Additional Resources
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Schoology - Parents/guardians and students can use this system to engage with learning materials. Access codes to create parent accounts will be in Campus Parent accounts in August. Additional Details can be found on the district Schoology Resources page.
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ParentSquare - Resources for this communications platform can be found here.
ATHLETICS REGISTRATION
DHS is proud to support over 30 sports teams. Fall, Winter, and Spring Season Start Dates for the 25-26 School Year can be found here or by navigating to the DHS Athletics webpage.
Please be aware that the Fall Athletics season starts during the first week of school on August 12th.
Fall sports include cheerleading, cross country (boys & girls), field hockey (girls), flag football (girls), football, golf (boys & girls), soccer (boys), swimming and diving (girls), tennis (girls), and volleyball (girls). All student-athletes must register online prior to tryouts.
Registration Information:
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Navigate to the DHS Athletic Registration webpage. Follow the link to the Registration page.
- Midway down the webpage, click on the Warrior Shield to REGISTER and for instructions on signing up.
School Physical Form - A current physical is required to be eligible to participate in athletics and must be uploaded to the school registration website. Physicals are valid for 13 months from the date of the exam per IHSA regulations and must be current for the duration of the athletic season. The physical must contain a "YES" statement signed and dated by the doctor that your child can participate in physical education and/or physical activity. Click here for the School Physical Form.
*Please note: Incoming freshmen are ALSO required to submit the school physical form to the health services office. This form must be separately submitted to health services AND as a part of the athletic registration process.
STANDARDIZED TESTS
District 113 administers required state tests to students in all grade levels, as well as advanced placement (AP) tests to those students enrolled in AP courses. These standardized tests serve many purposes: providing information on the student’s progress toward college and career readiness, monitoring student growth, placement in appropriate classes, and providing information to enhance our curriculum.
Please be aware that students are automatically registered for the required state tests (as indicated by the asterisk* below). Students enrolled in AP courses who will take the associated AP exam must register for these tests. Registration details for AP exams will be provided during the first weeks of school.
Below are the tentative testing dates for the 2025-26 school year. Additional testing details will be shared with students/families prior to the testing dates.
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