Important Items
Announcements
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This week’s Thank a Teacher winner knows how to get the most of out of her students in the classroom and on the volleyball court. Math teacher and coach Erica Green lead the girls volleyball team to a District Championship in the very first year of the school. For making history, Erica is the teacher of the week in Palm Beach County.
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Okeeheelee Middle School and Dr. Joaquín García High School welcomed community members for Hispanic Heritage Month, showing off the schools' dual-language programs, cultural clubs and activities.
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Families with students entering pre-kindergarten through grade 12 have the opportunity to choose from an array of Choice Programs.
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Testing Information
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2024 Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Parent Survey
The survey is open to all parents of children with an individual educational plan (IEP) receiving ESE services from preschool age through grade 12 and is not intended for parents of students receiving only gifted services through an educational plan (EP). The survey will be open through June 30, 2024.
About Us
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Located in beautiful western Lake Worth (just west of the Turnpike), DGHS is Palm Beach County’s first new High School in 20 years!
As a state-of-the art campus with a college feel, Dr. García HS has all the latest security features and built-in technology throughout the campus.
DGHS is a comprehensive high school with a modern Performing Arts Center, a large Media Center and an impressive gym. Athletic fields with artificial turf, the only sand volleyball court in Palm Beach County, large fine arts classrooms, business labs and many other amazing facilities to accommodate a variety of programs.
Quick Links
District
- Bullying & Department of Children and Families (DCF) Abuse Hotline
- Library Information
- Microsoft Office for District Students
- Mobile App
- Paper 24/7 Tutoring for Students
- School Choice
- School Police Safety Video
- SDPBC School Counseling
- Student Accident Insurance
- Student Policies and Procedures
- What Not to Bring to School
Dr. Joaquín Garcia HS Calendar
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Thursday
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Chess Club
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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Play- TBA
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Friday
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Play- TBA
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Saturday
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Play- TBA
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April 25, 2024
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM AICE English General Paper Test
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7:30 AM - 9:30 AM AICE Psychology Test
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Debate Club
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM GSA Club Meeting
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April 26, 2024
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM AICE Environmental Management Test
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM AICE Marine Science A Test
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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Play TBA
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April 27, 2024
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Play TBA
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April 29, 2024
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM AICE Thinking Skills Test
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April 30, 2024
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Junior Class Ring Ceremony
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM SAC Meeting
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May 1, 2024
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM AICE Literature in English Test
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM AICE Environmental Management Test
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM AICE Marine Science A Test
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May 2, 2024
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM AICE Global Perspectives Exam
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM AICE Math Test
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Chess Club
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May 3, 2024
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM AICE English Language Test
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12:00 PM - 2:30 PM AICE History Test
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May 6, 2024
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM AICE English Language Test
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM AICE Marine Science A Test
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM AICE Spanish Language
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM AP Art History Exam
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May 7, 2024
6:50 AM - 7:30 AM National English Honor Society
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7:30 AM - 9:30 AM AICE Media Studies Test
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7:30 AM - 10:30 AM AP Human Geography Exam
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May 8, 2024
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM AICE Thinking Skills Test
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12:00 PM - 2:30 PM AP Computer Science A Exam
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2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Fishing Club Mtg.
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May 9, 2024
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM AICE Psychology Test
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7:30 AM - 9:30 AM AICE Psychology Test