DBTHS teaches our students how to be resilient in committing to their personal and academic goals.

Staff & Student Hours

Teacher’s Day
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Breakfast
8:15 a.m.

Student’s Day
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Nutrition Information will be made available at the start of the school year. Please contact the main office at (937) 225-3989 if you have questions.

The DBTHS (Puma) Chess Club meets every Wednesday and Saturday, offering students dedicated time to play and practice chess. While Wednesday meetings are strictly for students, Saturdays are open to anyone interested in coming and playing chess with one another.

The club benefits greatly from the mentorship provided by volunteers from the Dayton Chess Society (DCS). Through our collaboration with DCS, we host various events throughout the year, fostering a strong chess community within our school. So far this school year, we have successfully organized two open and one scholastic chess tournament.

Chess Club

Student Policies

Uniform

Students must be in FULL uniform every day.

  • A solid, size appropriate, GREY, PURPLE, or BLACK POLO SHIRT

  • 2 to 3 buttons at the top with a collar

  • Shirts are not to be oversized or too small

  • Solid, size appropriate, black or khaki pants, shirts, and knee length ONLY

  • No leggings or jeggings

  • No sagging

  • A belt must be worn at all times

Transportation

Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to school each day.

Attendance Policies

The first bell rings at 8:55 a.m. | A student is late at 9:01 a.m.

Late reports must be made to 937-225-3989 option 2 by 9:15 am.

Students coming at 9:01 will not be permitted into the building.

  • Students will not be granted access to the building after 9:00 a.m. unless they have a doctor’s note on the physician’s letterhead or a court appointment on official letterhead. Students arriving past 9:00 a.m. without a physician’s or court note will be sent home.

  • BEING LATE TO CLASS DISRUPTS THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS and will not be tolerated. Students are given adequate time (3 minutes) to move in between classes. Excessive daily tardiness in multiple classes can result in disciplinary action. Students who habitually violate this policy may be assigned any/all of the following reprimands at the discretion of the teacher:

    • Detention with the teacher after school/or before school.

    • Maintenance Duty ex. Lunch, Recycling, School Beautification.

    • Loss of points for missed assignments as a result of tardiness.

    • Write-up form being submitted to administration.

    • Other consequence(s) deemed appropriate by teacher and/or administration


Cutting/Skipping Class

A teacher will refer a student to the principal if the student is not in class and has not been reported as absent. Any student who cuts class will receive a disciplinary consequence.

Early Dismissal

No student may leave school before dismissal time without a parent/guardian completing one of the following:

  • Submitting a signed written request.

  • Submitting a verifiable verbal request.

  • Physically coming into the school to sign out students.

No student will be released to a person other than a custodial parent/guardian without a written permission note signed by the custodial parent(s) or guardian.

We will deny requests that we cannot verify.

Students aged 18 and over may not sign themselves out of school if they are not independent (verification required).

School Cancellations

Due to inclement weather and other emergencies, information will be released to local radio & TV stations as well as notification by school messenger. Dayton Business Technology High School is not always on the same schedule as Dayton Public Schools. Students should look for DBTHS when determining school closings and early dismissals.

Graduation

If your student is near graduation, please ensure that DBTHS has your Official Transcripts. If you owe money to any of your previous schools, we cannot graduate you.

TO RECEIVE A DIPLOMA ALL STUDENTS MUST:

  • Pass all five sections of the Ohio Graduation Test.

  • Earn at least 20 credits in specified content areas (below).

  • Fulfill ALL credit and course requirements and pass all portions of the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) or End of Course Tests (EOC).

PARTICIPATION IN GRADUATION ACTIVITIES IS A PRIVILEGE.

If the administration staff cannot officially verify passing any section of the Ohio Graduation Test, the State of Ohio considers the student as needing to pass all sections of the tests. Early graduation candidates should discuss criteria with the appropriate counselor by the sophomore year.

The current credit requirement is 20 credits as follows:

English 9, 10, 11, and 12

3 credits of Social Studies (which includes American History and Government)

½ credit of Physical Education

½ credit of Health

½ credit in Economics

½ credit in Personal Finance

3 credits of Science

4 credits of Math

4 elective credits

A cumulative total of 20 credits

To be eligible to participate in graduation exercises, you must:

• Complete your credit requirements and pass all required portions of the Ohio Graduation Test or EOC by graduation date.

• All school fees must be paid in full before caps and gowns can be picked up (the date will be set yearly based on the graduation date—some additional fees may be added later if books and other materials are not returned).

• Attend the REQUIRED graduation practices and the graduation line-up.

• Comply with the dress code for the graduation ceremonies.

Failure to fulfill the above requirements will result in your elimination from graduation ceremonies.

Any misbehavior during the last few days of the school year or graduation practice may result in a loss of privileges to participate in graduation practices and the graduation ceremony.

Any misbehavior at commencement will result in withholding your diploma and transcripts and may result in your removal from the ceremony. The diploma and transcripts will be held at the discretion of the school principal.

Parking

Driving to school is a privilege.

  • All students are required by law to produce a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. This is placed on file in the main office before student is issued a parking pass.

  • Students should park in the student lot only.

  • Cars illegally parked, will be towed at the owner’s expense. You may not loiter in cars, or in the parking lot, before, during or after school.

  • You are expected to drive safely and courteously.

  • You may not visit the parking lot during the day without written permission from an administrator.

  • Failure to comply with parking regulations will result in disciplinary consequences, which may include loss of your parking privilege and/or suspension, and may result in ticketing or towing.

For questions about student policies, contact the main office at
(937) 225-3989.