Dear Student,
This catalog contains a comprehensive program of study with a vast and varied selection of courses. The courses offered at Darien High School provide an array of possibilities for building a curriculum that is rich with theory as well as practical application. As you select your courses for the upcoming academic year please be cognizant of your interests, future plans, graduation requirements, and prerequisites. Make sure to discuss your goals and aspirations with your parents, teachers, and school counselor who will guide you in building a program of study that will help you achieve those goals.
Darien High School prides itself on its ability to provide an environment where students are encouraged to be reflective thinkers while striving for excellence. In the course selection process you have an exciting opportunity to realize your full potential while striving for that excellence. Please make sure to give it the attention that it requires.
Sincerely,
Ellen Dunn, Principal
Course Selection Timeline 2025-26
1/10, 1/13, 1/21 and 1/22 - DHS Counselors visit MMS
1/24 Friday -
8:30 am: “Coaching your Kids through Course Selection” (ELECTIVES EXPO) for parents of current 9th, 10th, 11th grade students
1/29 Wednesday (Snow Date 2/5)
7:00pm: CLASS OF 2029 CURRICULUM NIGHT (for 8th grade parents) in person DHS Auditorium
1/29 - DHS Course Selection Lesson in Advisory
1/30, 1/31, 2/3, 2/4 - DHS Course Convo Days
2/4 - 2/7 - 8th grade course selection for electives (2/6 requests visible to MMS parents)
2/5 - Portal opens for DHS students (closes-view only on 2/14)
2/24 through 3/21 - DHS Counselors meet with individual students
3/14 Friday - MMS Deadline: Waiver and Google Form for level change/language choice
3/21 Friday - DHS Waiver Deadline
End of May - Beginning or June - a list of classes scheduled are shared with students
(12/19/24)