SECONDARY DIVISION TEAM

A–H Days:

• MS and US students will be dismissed at 2:50 PM, unless they are required to stay for:

• • • teacher-requested support or clarification

    • club meetings

    • approved tutoring sessions

    • therapy appointments

• MS students will return their computers and pick up their phones and smartwatches from 2:50 to 2:55 PM.

MS Academic Support Period / US Office Hours (AM or PM):

• Middle School students staying for the Academic Support Period will not return their school-issued computers during the standard collection time, and they will not receive their personal devices until after the school device is returned. Once their session ends, students must return the laptop before retrieving their phone or smartwatch.

• Upper School will dismiss at 2:50 PM; however, they can participate in clubs or meet with teachers during their Office Hours from 2:50 PM to 3:25 PM.

During this time (Academic Support / Office Hours), MS and US students may engage in:

• Completing missing assignments

• Teacher consultations

• Peer collaboration

• Other approved academic tasks

Students who remain on campus after 3:25 PM must be involved in an extracurricular activity, studying, tutoring, or be signed up for the after-school program. Those who stay to study must be in the CITL, in the Student Booths in front of the CITL, or at the green tables on the first floor. Middle and Upper School students are not permitted to remain on campus unsupervised after 6:00 PM for any reason. 

To ensure accurate attendance tracking and student accountability, Veracross serves as the school's official attendance management system. All attendance records are maintained and managed through Veracross, which provides the official and centralized source for student attendance information. 

Please be aware that the school’s dismissal process at the Secondary Division begins at 2:50 pm. Thus, early dismissal should not happen after 2:30 pm. 

Early dismissals are granted for doctor appointments and emergencies. Remember to inform the Secondary Division office beforehand through Annie Galatzan at galatzan.a@tasisdorado.com (Secondary Division Office Administrative Assistant). 

Early Departure Procedure

• Parent/Guardian Authorization:

  • Parents or guardians must notify the main office in advance if a student needs to leave early. This notification can be submitted via email.

  • Upon arrival for student pickup, parents or guardians must report to the security desk and notify the security officer. The security officer will communicate directly with the Secondary Division Office to request the student's release. 

• Secondary Division Student Check-Out:

  • Secondary students may sign themselves out early only with prior parental notification and approval from the Division Office.

  • The student must pick up a dismissal slip from the Secondary Division Office and present it to the security team at the security checkpoint.

  • Before leaving campus, the student must check out using the Veracross system to ensure accurate attendance is recorded.

• Notifications:

  • Once the student checks out via Veracross, the system will automatically notify the Division Office.

Dismissal Authorization Reminder

• To help expedite the early dismissal process and ensure the safety of all students, we kindly request that families submit their completed Dismissal Authorization Form for the 2026–2027 academic year by August 7. This form should include all authorized individuals who may pick up your child throughout the year.

  • The form should be uploaded to the Magnus Portal. 

• If at any point you need to add an authorized person, please submit an updated form to Magnus. For security reasons, if someone arrives to pick up your child who is not listed, we will require an email from the parent or guardian granting permission before releasing the student.

• Secondary Division students may sign themselves out of school only with prior parent notification and approval from the Division Office.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep your child safe.

Schedules and Advisory assignments will be visible in Veracross on Thursday, August 6th, at 3 pm.

Our Academic Awards Celebrations will take place on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026. 

• • Middle School - 8:15 - 9:00 AM at the PAC

  • Upper School - 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the PAC

    • Important Reminder: A semester grade below 80 in any course and/or any violations of the honor code will automatically disqualify the student from the honor (Highest, High, Honor) status. Thus, they do not receive the overall honor award. 

Our Back-to-School Orientation Night is scheduled for Thursday, August 20th, 2026 (6:00 to 8:00 pm).  

Orientation Day 6th & 9th Grades & First Day of School 

School lunch will be offered to students in the TD HUB Dining Hall. To open an account with the food service, to get information on meal plans, or to view the weekly menu, please go to our website under Dining Services. 

Lunchtime for the Secondary Division is 50 minutes long, from 12:45 - 1:35 PM

• MS will have lunch in the ED Dining Hall starting at 12:45 PM

• US will have lunch in the SD Dining Hall starting at 12:45 PM

Students who bring their lunch from home will eat in the TASIS Dorado Hub or the surrounding areas at the same time as their classmates. Microwave ovens are available in the dining hall area. 

We include an infographic of lunch and snack periods below. Be sure to check out the Secondary Division section. 

Upper School students from 11th and 12th grades will have access to La Pérgola only during lunchtime and as a privilege. Students are expected to use the designated walkways and conduct themselves maturely, responsibly, and civilly with all security staff, employees, and students. Students who act inconsistently with these ideals will have their privilege of attending La Pérgola revoked. 

Food Delivery Services

Only 12th-grade students can order food deliveries during lunchtime. If any other student from grades 6th to 11th grade has food delivered, this will result in automatic detention. 

• At TASIS Dorado, we take pride in our school's colors, emblems, and mascot, and expect students to embrace this sentiment while wearing their uniform. Our school clothing, while comfortable, should be neat and respectful, reflecting our values of personal and academic excellence. 

• All TASIS Dorado students are required to wear our Lands’ End school uniform, which is appropriate for the grade level and activity. As we previously communicated, there are some changes to our school uniform. Please refer to the 2026-2027_Elementary & Secondary Division Dress Code  for important information regarding our school uniform policy and expectations by division.

As part of our commitment to fostering a respectful and informed school community, all students and families must read and understand the policies outlined in the 2026-2027 TD Parent and Student Secondary Division Handbook.

We ask that both students and parents/guardians carefully review the handbook and complete the Student and Parent Handbook Acknowledgment Form by submitting it through Veracross.

• Please note: If this form is not submitted by Friday, August 7, access to the Veracross Parent Portal will be temporarily disabled until the acknowledgment is received.

Your partnership in reviewing this important document helps us ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all. If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact your Division Director.

Important Revisions:

• 2026-27 TASIS Dorado Academic Integrity Guide & Honor Code  

• Technology & Digital Citizenship Policy (All School Revisions)* 

• Spirit Gear or Themed Color Casual Days Updates on pg. 42

• Detention Policy and Accountability on pg. 82

• Concussion Protocol Management on pg. 85-87

Students in Grades 6 to 11

• Students are required to hand in their electronic and mobile personal devices in a phone storage cabinet (under lock and key) that is located in their homeroom and advisory classroom. 

• Students must ensure personal electronic devices are turned off before placing them (phones, iPads and tablets, and smartwatches ) in the storage cabinet. 

• The personal electronic devices must remain in the cell phone storage cabinet. 

• Students are not allowed to access their personal electronic devices until the end of the school day unless there is special permission from the administration.

Senior Privilege: Personal Electronic Device Use (Grade 12 Only)

As a senior privilege, students in Grade 12 are permitted to use their personal electronic devices (cell phones, smartwatches, Apple Watches, earbuds, headphones, gaming devices) outside of class time, such as during breaks and lunch periods. Seniors are encouraged to limit device use to foster meaningful, in-person interactions with peers.

Upon arrival in each class, seniors must turn off and place all personal electronic devices in the designated space provided by the teacher. Devices may be retrieved at the end of the class period.

Personal electronic devices are prohibited during any special activity or assembly at the WAC or PAC, including but not limited to guest speakers, award ceremonies, pep rallies, and school performances. For these events, seniors will be required to leave their devices turned off and stored in the designated holder in their advisory classroom. The school will make an effort to provide photos and videos of special events for students to access afterward.

This privilege is granted with the expectation of responsible use and may be revoked if misused.

For full policy, please read Technology & Digital Citizenship Policy

Important Updates:

Every mandatory medical document can be found within the Magnus Health portal. Parents must ensure their children's clinical records and mandatory documentation remain fully updated on this system.

To retrieve these documents, parents should access the Veracross Parent Portal and click the "Magnus Health" option. Inside this interface, each mandatory medical document and waiver can be evaluated, finalized, and sent digitally.

Important Notice:

Households are required to file all mandatory documentation so that students are permitted to rejoin the school environment and start their courses. Collecting these details guarantees our staff possesses the necessary records to preserve a secure and wholesome setting for our community. For incoming households or those facing unique situations hindering the prompt transmittal of these materials prior to August 10, kindly message your Division Director directly. We appreciate your continued cooperation.

Every medical questionnaire is hosted on Magnus Health, accessible by parents directly via their Veracross Parent Portal. Each household must finalize and refresh all mandatory clinical details and upload the required records using the Magnus Health system. Providing these files promptly remains critical for ensuring that students comply with institutional and regulatory health rules, allowing us to deliver optimal medical support throughout the academic calendar.

To access Magnus Health:

• Log in to the Veracross Parent Portal.

• Select the Magnus Health button.

• Complete and submit all required health forms and supporting documents.

The required forms are:

• Medical Forms: By law, all students must submit Physical Examination Forms (completed by the child’s licensed physician) and the Permission for Over-the-Counter Medication forms (completed by the parent) by the end of the first week of school. 

• P-VAC-3 Forms: By law, all students must submit a record of their immunization on the P-Vac-3 form (the green form), which can be obtained from your physician or the Department of Health by the end of the first week of school. The original P-Vac-3 form is required; No photocopies or photos. 

• Dental Forms: By law, all Kinder, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, and 10th-grade students must submit a Certificate of Oral Examination completed by the child’s dentist. The Certificate of Oral Examination (Dental Form) must be turned in to the Health Center by the end of week one of school.

EpiPen Requirement

An EpiPen is required for any student who has been prescribed one. Parents or guardians must complete all required allergy and medication documentation through the Magnus Health platform, accessible via the Veracross Parent Portal. Instructions for completing and submitting these forms will be provided through Magnus Health.

Please contact tdhealthcenter@tasisdorado.com to coordinate a drop-off time. All prescribed EpiPens must be delivered to the TD Health Center before or on the first day of school.

Please ensure the following are provided:

• A current prescription for the EpiPen.

• A physical photo of your child is attached to the prescription.

• Specific allergies clearly identified on the Medication Examination Form, completed and signed by the child’s physician.

• All required allergy and medication forms completed through Magnus Health.

Proper documentation and medication must be on file to ensure the Health Center can respond appropriately in the event of an allergic reaction or anaphylactic emergency.

Asthma Treatment Plan

An Asthma Treatment Plan must be completed for any student with a medical diagnosis of asthma. Parents or guardians are required to complete the following forms through the Magnus Health platform, accessible via the Veracross Parent Portal:

• Asthma Medical Certificate

• Asthma Release Form

• Asthma Action Plan

Instructions for completing and submitting these forms will be provided through Magnus Health. To ensure appropriate care and emergency preparedness, all asthma-related medications, including inhalers, spacers, and any other prescribed medications, must be delivered to the TD Health Center on the first day of school. Medications should be properly labeled and accompanied by the appropriate physician’s orders.

Students will not be permitted to keep or self-administer asthma medications unless authorization has been provided and approved in accordance with school policy.

If you have any questions regarding required forms or medical documentation, please contact the school nurses at the email addresses: 

• Pre-Primary Kindergarten (PPK) through Grade 5: Please contact Dulce Medina at medina.d@tasisdorado.com. 

• Grades 6 through 12: Please contact Nilma "Lizzie" Garcés at garces.n@tasisdorado.com. 

Other Forms:

The Bicycle and Student Driver Contracts are available in the Magnus Health platform. Parents/guardians can locate these documents within their Magnus Health account under the required forms section, where they must be completed. 

The Student Dismissal Form must be completed and submitted via the Magnus Health platform, accessible through the Veracross Parent Portal. 

For the next academic year, we are welcoming an average of 478 students to the Secondary Division. As such, lockers will be assigned to students in grades 6 through 8. 

Upper School (9th to 12th) lockers will be assigned only to students who request them. 

In previous years, many Upper School students chose not to use their lockers, leaving them unlocked. This resulted in other students storing trash or random items in them. Therefore, we will now assign lockers only to Upper School students who intend to use them, and the remaining lockers will remain locked. 

Please fill out the following Google Form to reserve your Upper School locker (Only for 9th to 12th Grade). (Important Note: Students need to use their TASIS Dorado email to access the form.)

School Approved Locks

• New students will receive a school-approved lock during the first week of school.

• All 6th-grade students will also be issued a school-approved lock during the first week.

• Returning students in Grades 7–12: Please remember to bring your school-approved lock from last year.