DCHS operates under a closed campus policy. Students must stay on the school grounds from the time they arrive until dismissed. Students must have written or oral permission from their parents and must check out with a student personnel secretary to leave campus during the school day. Freshmen may not leave campus during their lunch period.

Any freshmen students who leave campusat any time during the school daywithout following the necessary procedures (proper pass; checking out; etc.) will be subject to the following disciplinary actions:
1st Offense: Detention (3 hours)
2nd Offense: 1 day Saturday School
3rd Offense: 2 day suspension
4th Offense: 3 day suspension
5th Offense: 5 day suspension