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   **Welcome to Dobbs Ferry High School**

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The Dobbs Ferry High School is a small, exemplary four-year comprehensive school with a strong college preparatory program serving a wide range of students.  The school is accredited by the State University of New York and the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools. Dobbs Ferry High School offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate degree.
 
The school serves over 400 students in grades 9-12.  Over 90% of our graduates pursue further education.  The faculty is deeply involved in the development and refinement of programs and encourages students to participate in activities that demand high levels of responsibility and commitment. 
Welcome to the Dobbs Ferry High School website. Our website is designed to provide you with important information about our school and serves as a window into some of the wonderful things that we have to offer at DFHS.
 
As a high-achieving IB World School, we are dedicated to maximizing the potential of all students by providing a curriculum that promotes a global perspective. Our diverse curriculum and extracurricular activities provide students with the opportunity to build a strong academic foundation while allowing for the development of personal interests and creative expression. Students graduate from Dobbs Ferry High School prepared for success at our nation’s top universities or in any career path they choose to pursue. Our number one goal is for our students to leave the building each day feeling that they have been challenged, engaged, and encouraged. 
 
It goes without saying that one of the most crucial elements of student success is parent involvement. I was drawn to the Dobbs Ferry School District in large part because of the dedicated, positive, and supportive community of parents that call Dobbs Ferry their home. Our parents and community organizations play an integral role in the success of our school and are one of the many reasons why the high school is such a special place.
 
I encourage all members of our school community to visit the Principal’s Corner on a regular basis. It provides information on the latest happenings at our school and on the great work of our students and staff.
 
As always, please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or feedback.
 
John J. Falino
Principal
 
Click the Link Below to View the Principal's Corner

 
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PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Stay connected with John Falino.
Learn about important events as well as some of the wonderful things happening in our classrooms.
Tue, Jan 24 - Fri, Jan 27
HS Mid-Term Exams
Friday, January 27
B Day
HS/MS End of 2nd Quarter
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In 1998, Dobbs Ferry High School became the first high school in Westchester County to belong to the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB)  Organization.
 
The IB Program is a comprehensive and rigorous, two-year, pre-university course of study offered to eleventh and twelfth grade students.  The Diploma and individual IB coursework are widely recognized by universities around the world as a symbol of academic excellence.  The curriculum is internationally recognized and leads to examinations that demonstrate mastery of subject content as well as academic skills.  Students who participate in advanced level courses are expected to take the appropriate IB and/or AP exams. Students' work is assessed by an international board of examiners, who are rigorously trained and monitored by the IB Organization.
 
Dobbs Ferry adopted the program because:
  • IB fosters academic excellence by encouraging students to take a more active role in their learning, to think critically, and to integrate writing skills into all their coursework.
  • IB fosters excellence in teaching by raising standards and expectations for all.
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Dobbs Ferry High School, 505 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Phone: 914-693-7645  |  Fax: 914-693-5227
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