Breaking News:
Reminder that DAPSS will be closed Friday and Monday 24-27 May for Memorial Day.
Its official: July 2013, DAPSS is moving to the former Our Lady of Fatima school building. Read the letter from Mr. Hughes and view the flyer that was handed out to cadets and sent home in the mail.
2014 Ecuador trip information website can be found here.
Cadet applications for the 2013-2014 school year are now available here.
If you are having trouble accessing online grades through HAC, please contact Mr. Patterson.
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Upcoming Events:
FALL SPORTS Meeting Tuesday, 14 May 2013 (6:00-7:00pm)
All current and future cadets interested in Fall Sports (Cross Country, Boys Soccer, Girls Volleyball) should attend the Fall Sports meeting. Cadets and parents will meet with coaches, learn about requirements, physicals, schedules, etc.
Placement Testing Mon-Tues, 20-21 May 2013 (4:00pm)
Placement testing for all incoming freshman will be held on Monday and Tuesday of next week.
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Attention FOOD LION shoppers: Register your MVP card to have your purchases earn DAPSS its share of up to $1 million! Register your MVP card at www.foodlionmvprewards.com, select our school (code 219861), and your Food Lion purchases will automatically enter us for Classroom Rewards. More details are available on the Food Lion webpage.
Parents, please be sure to email Mr. John Palka (parent representative to the board) to ensure the best communication. He is looking to put together an updated, accurate list of parent email contacts.
Please visit OneCause and support DAPSS through your online purchases. A percentage of your purchase from listed vendors is given back to support cadet programs and sports. You can also watch the video tour for more information about OneCause.
PARENTS/Guardians/Relatives/Supporters: If you are willing to lend support to DAPSS, sign up to receive email updates from the Parent Boosters. Please be sure to complete the linked Parent Support Information Form, and you will be added to the contact lists. Thanks for your support and willingness to help!!!!
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The Delaware Academy of Public Safety and Security (DAPSS) is a public charter school for male and female high school students or “cadets” who want a strong academic foundation for college and/or careers in law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medicine, and other fields that keep the public safe and secure.
DAPSS core values of: Fidelity to others, Diligence to succeed and Scholarship in the classroom insures cadets a world of career opportunities and rigorous academic preparation.
DAPSS school climate will embrace the organization and behavior code of efficient first responder organizations. Cadets will wear uniforms daily and be challenged to maintain a healthy and fit lifestyle.
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