The students of Dauphin Junior High School are expected to learn the objectives stated in the Alabama Course of Study as measured by student performance on the Stanford 10, the Alabama Reading and Math Test, and the Alabama High School Graduation Exam.  The state course of study is taught within the framework of student learning goals as outlined in the National Study of School Evaluation materials and measured by the “Survey of Goals for Student Learning.”

Eighth grade students are expected to pass English, math, science, social studies, physical education, and an elective.  They must pass 5 out of the 6 subjects listed above with a 65 or better in order to be promoted to the ninth grade.  Ninth grade students must pass English (1 Carnegie unit) and four of the following subjects with a 65 or better in order to be promoted to the tenth grade:  math (1 Carnegie unit), science (1 Carnegie unit), world history (1 Carnegie unit), physical education or an approved elective (1 Carnegie unit), health (1/2 Carnegie unit), and computer applications (1 Carnegie unit).

Student learning at Dauphin Junior High School is enriched by teaching across the curriculum.  Technology is used as a tool for student learning. The school website http://dauphin.enterpriseschools.net is a student self-evaluation tool as well as a tool of communication amongst the school, students, parents, and community stakeholders.