Rigorous instruction
Core academics and eligible Honors offerings prepare students for next-level coursework.
HIGH SCHOOL
An education designed for student-athletes.
High school at DME is designed to challenge student-athletes to build a strong academic profile, independence, communication skills, and the life habits that matter long after graduation.
THE EXPERIENCE
High expectations. Practical support.
Strong classroom instruction and a coordinated student-athlete experience can work together without requiring families to choose one over the other.
Personal responsibility
Students practice managing deadlines, setting goals, and owning their decisions.
Global perspective
A student community representing 38 different countries broadens daily learning.
Character and service
Leadership and community involvement connect academic growth to life beyond school. Students complete 40 hours of community service to graduate.
THE HIGH SCHOOL PATH
A clearer path to the next chapter.
Course selection, academic advising and college preparation should be connected from the first year through graduation.
Build the foundation
Follow the DME curriculum to stay on track for NCAA eligibility, and build routine and consistency around student-athlete habits.
Explore academic options
College Prep, Honors, AP, Dual Enrollment and a variety of courses let student-athletes challenge themselves on and off the court or field.
Plan with purpose
The sports director, coach and college counselor work together on a clear plan for each student’s collegiate athletic future, whichever division or association it may be.
Prepare to move forward
Translate skills and performance into future opportunities.
THE SCHEDULE
School. Training. Community.
DME’s schedule is built so student-athletes can carry a full academic load, train every day, and stay on track for graduation and NCAA eligibility.
Split schedule
DME student-athletes spend half of each day in school and half of each day in their sport.
Block schedule
Students focus on two core subjects and one elective per semester to earn 3 full credits. Taking fewer courses at once lets them concentrate with more intensity and efficiency, and they still earn 6 credits each academic year, on track for a high school diploma and NCAA eligibility.
Friday schedule
Athletic training continues. During the academic block, students take part in Academic Check-in, Volt Hour, intervention, remediation and make-up work.
Fridays also bring field trips, extracurriculars such as a “Shark Tank” business proposal competition, and celebrations of student success, including Signing Day and Homecoming, with food trucks and outside vendors on campus.
WHY IT MATTERS
A school day that makes sense to families.
Students don’t receive less education so they can train. Every part of the day is coordinated around their development.
Parents
A clear picture of academic expectations, the learning environment and the support available.
Students
A predictable set of responsibilities and opportunities across their day and week.
Coaches and teachers
A shared commitment to communication and the right balance for each student.
DAY & BOARDING
Live on campus or commute. Same school day.
High school students can board at DME or attend as day students who return home after the school day. Both follow the same academic program.
In-person teaching
Direct instruction and consistent access to teachers.
Personalized planning
Academic pathways and learning support shaped around individual goals.
Athletic & academic balance
The split and block schedules help day and boarding students manage academic and athletic demands.
Community & belonging
Day students take part in DME’s social, leadership and campus experiences alongside boarding students.
FAMILY DECISIONS
What families should understand.
Practical answers to the questions families ask most.
FIT
Who is it for?
Families seeking an in-person private school, with pathways for students who train competitively and for those primarily interested in DME academics.
SCHEDULE
How does a day work?
Students follow the split, block and Friday schedules described above. Exact daily times depend on enrollment and sport; admissions can walk you through your student’s schedule.
ACADEMICS
What about college credit?
Eligible high school students may earn college credit through dual enrollment.
Dual enrollmentCOST
Can Florida scholarships help?
DME’s site references Step Up For Students, subject to individual eligibility and current school participation.