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Academies of the Southwest Valley
The Academies offer pathways for students to explore high-wage, in-demand careers and understand the education, training, and credentials needed to meet their career goals. By aligning core classes, such as Algebra, English, Science, and US History, with workforce-focused experiences, students can apply classroom lessons to the business community.
Scorpion Showcase
Join us on January 26, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
5:30pm: DEHS Gym - Principal Welcome
6:00pm: DEHS Classrooms - Explore our programs
6:15pm: DEHS Cafeteria - Explore our clubs and athletics.
Shop DEHS gear at the bookstore!
StemCon 2025
Save the Date! 🚨
🌟 STEMCon 2026 is coming January 29th from 5–8 PM at Desert Edge High School!
🧠 Student inquiry projects
📊 Math & Physics Challenges
🎓 Over $2000 in scholarships
📣 STEM Quiz Tournament
🧪 Hands-on Expo
🔗 Learn more + sign up: bit.ly/STEMCon26Interest
📍 15778 W. Yuma Rd, Goodyear, AZ
Let’s get excited about STEM and celebrate student innovation!
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Portrait of a Graduate
A Portrait of a Graduate represents our school district's vision for the 21st-century traits and professional competencies students need to succeed in college, career, and life. It serves as a north star for our learning communities as they craft academic and work-based learning opportunities that prepare students for whatever their future holds.
Collaboration
To work closely with their peers in order to achieve a common goal. Including cooperation, listening skills, leadership skills, and flexibility among every team member.
Communication
Successful information sharing through multiple methods, including visual, digital, verbal, and nonverbal interactions, with clear, purposeful messages, resulting in accurate exchange of information and ideas that is appropriate for the audience and situation.
Critical Thinking
Skeptical, open-minded, value fair-mindedness, respect evidence and reasoning, respect clarity and precision, look at different points of view.
Integrity
Making ethical decisions, asking questions, and following instructions even when faced with difficult situations.
Responsibility
The ability to be accountable for something within one's power, control, or management.
