The day is divided into 4 instructional blocks of 87 minutes each. The days alternate between White and Blue days. Students are required to take six classes each semester. The school belongs to the Penobscot Valley Conference as well as the Hancock County School Masters' Association. S.D.H.S. teams regularly find themselves qualifying for post season tournament play.
Graduates attend all types of schools located over a wide geographic range.
S.D.H.S. grads also receive considerable sums of money to attend school. Suggestions for changes, updates and other resources to include are welcome. Last updated October 4, 1999.