• Dear Durfee School of Excellence Families, 

     

    Welcome Back Durfee Bulldogs new and returning students. As we all know, the last (2) years have been very challenging. We are excited to begin the 2022-2023 school year. We must all be sure to do our part this school year, and that’s making sure that your child(ren) attend school EVERYDAY, ON TIME, and ALL DAY.  Attendance is so important. Our staff is committed to achieving a year’s growth in a year with all students. 

     

    Here are some reminders we would like to bring to our Durfee family’s attention. Please monitor and assist with the following: 

    • School starts every day at 7:30 a.m. promptly and ends at 2:40 p.m. School doors open at 7:30 a.m.  

    • Students arriving after 8:15 a.m. will be required to have a parent escort them into the building.  

    • Students with more than ten (10) unexcused absences during the school year will be considered truant and will be reported accordingly to DHS and/or Wayne County  

    • Early Sign-outs – Early release is discouraged within the final thirty (30) minutes of the school day 

    • ALL EARLY SIGNOUTS REQUIRE AN I.D. FOR SAFETY REASONS 

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    All students are expected to follow the Dress Code Policy: 

    TOPS – Must have button down or straight collars (NO T-SHIRTS). Turtlenecks and polo styles are permitted 

    Pre-K – 5th Grade – LIGHT BLUE or NAVY 

    6th Grade-8th Grade BLACK 

    Sweaters -SOLID blue or black must be worn over a collared shirt, turtleneck or polo style top. 

     

    BOTTOMS- must be solid color: Khaki, navy blue, or black pants or joggers. 

     

    JACKETS AND HOODIES CANNOT BE WORN IN THE CLASSROOM. 

     

    SHOE: any shoe with closed toes 

     

    ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL PROCEDURES: 

    Kdg-2nd Grade Enter Door #6 and Dismiss from Door #5 

    3rd-8th Grade Enter Door #5 and Dismiss from Door#6 

     

    Respectfully, 

    LaToyia Webb, Principal