Meet the High School Leadership Team!
Submit your student's Final Transcript (Grade 9 - 12) to registar_daa@gemsedu.com.
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Bring your own device
From Grade 6 to Grade 12, students must bring their own device. For guidance and more information please head to LAPTOP REQUIREMENTS
Complete your course selection via the Google form
Please take the time to read our High School Course Selection website. For newly enrolled families, course selection information will be sent within two weeks of enrollment at DAA, with requests submitted via the Google Form.
DAA High School is proud to offer a robust and diverse program of studies to support all learners’ post-secondary education and career aspirations. DAA High School offers 25 college preparatory, 25 International Baccalaureate (most at higher and standard levels), and 16 Advanced Placement courses. The variety of DAA’s core courses combined with over 45 electives allows high school students to pursue their interests while preparing for post-secondary success.
Details of DAA’s academic programs and course offerings can be found in the 2024/25 DAA High School Program of Studies and on the DAA High School Course Selection website.
Submit your requests via the forms below:
New high school students select their courses through a Google form, sent in mid-April. Students who join DAA after April 15th will receive course selection information within two weeks of enrollment at DAA. Information sessions will be held to support parents and students in selecting courses for the next academic year. Please note that while student’s course requests (submitted via the Google form) will be used to create a provisional schedule, student’s final transcript from their previous school is required to create an official schedule. Please ensure that final transcripts are sent to the school registrar and high school counseling offices no later than two weeks prior to the first day of school.
School Registrar
registrar_daa@gemsedu.com
High School Counseling Secretary, Mr. Jon Gatus
j.gatus_daa@gemsedu.com
The High School HUB website provides high school students and their parents/guardians with important resources in various areas of the high school including, but not limited to, areas such as: the IB, AP, Counseling Department, Student Council, CAS, and HS Program of Studies.
To access the High School HUB, click here.
Our HS Hub will evolve and update as we prepare for our 24/25 Academic year!
Dear High School Parents,
We are delighted to inform you that the 2024/25 High School Higher Level Learning, Service, and Career (HSC) Week trips have been confirmed!
HSC week is an immersive educational experience that takes students outside the traditional classroom setting to explore and learn in a more hands-on and experiential way. The purpose of such a week is to provide students with a unique opportunity to engage in learning activities that may not be possible within the constraints of a traditional classroom. It aims to broaden students' perspectives, enhance their understanding of the world around them, and provide them with real-life experiences that help them develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Additionally, an educational HSC can help students build stronger relationships with their peers and teachers, and provide opportunities for personal growth and development.To ensure you make informed decisions regarding your child's opportunities, we kindly ask you to carefully review the details on our website over the summer break. If you need any additional information about a specific trip, please do not hesitate to contact the relevant provider using the email addresses provided.
More information will be shared at the Online Travel Fair on September 3rd.
HS General Email
highschool_daa@gemsedu.com
High School Secretary (Gr. 9 - 12)
Nashmia Saleem / (04) 704 9723 / n.saleem1_daa@gemsedu.com
High School Attendance (Gr. 9 - 12)
Roma Agtarap / (04) 704 9747 / r.agtarap_daa@gemsedu.com
High School Counseling Office:
Please note, the below counselor/student allocations are for the 2023/24 Academic Year and do not apply to the 2024/25 Academic Year. Any updates to the Counseling team for the 2024/24 Academic Year will take place at the end of June 2024.
High School Counseling Office Secretary
Jon Gatus / (04) 704 9831 / j.gatus_daa@gemsedu.com
Grade 9 Transition Counselor
Joann Porterfield, Last Names: A - Z
Email: j.porterfield_daa@gemsedu.com
Grade 10 – Grade 12 Counselors
Katrina Watson, Last Names: A - Bab
Email: k.watson_daa@gemsedu.com
Nedra Brown, Last Names: Bec-Hac
Email: n.brown_daa@gemsedu.com
Pushpa Dasari, Last Names: Had-Mar
Email: p.dasari1_daa@gemsedu.com
Jeff Chelin, Last Names: Mas-Seu
Email: j.chelin_daa@gemsedu.com
Trisha Johnson, Last Names: Sev-Z
Email: t.johnson_daa@gemsedu.com