Dougherty Valley High School

Welcome to the DVHS Counseling Department

School counselors are here to help and support you with personal, academic and college/career planning.

School counselors strive to empower all students to maximize their potential. In partnership with other educators, parents, and community members, school counselors support the educational community to ensure all students are prepared with the knowledge and skills needed for success in an ever changing world.

Schedule Info for 2026-27

Schedule Change Window Closed

The window for Semester 1 schedule changes (August 17 – September 4) has official ended. If you still need to request a change, you must contact your assigned counselor directly.

Course Drop Policy & Transcript Consequences

All courses dropped after September 4 will remain on the student's transcript and receive one of the following designations based on their grade at the time of the drop:

No Mark (NM): Issued if the student holds a grade of 60% or higher.
F Grade: Issued if the student holds a grade below 60%.

Level Changes & Final Deadline

Grade Transfers: For level adjustments (e.g., transitioning from AP Literature to English 11), your current grade transfers directly to the new course.
Semester 1 Deadline: The absolute final day to drop a Semester 1 course is December 11, 2026.

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