The Incomparable Marching Tiger Band of DCHS has selected its next Drum Majors for the 2023-24 Season. Beginning in May, Ariana Davis and Mason Mifflin will lead the Tiger Band as they take the field at football games and competitions.

Ariana is a rising Senior. She has been a bass drum and tenor drum player on the Blue Steel drumline since her Freshman year, serving as section leader for the 2022 season. This past year, she represented DCHS as a percussionist in the DCSS Honor Band. She credits her outgoing personality for her successes on and off the field through her experiences with the band. Ariana cites the hardest part of being Drum Major so far is understanding that her voice means more -- her leadership no longer just affects the drumline -- It also affects the rest of the band as well. Outside of the band, Ariana plays on the Flag Football Team, Track Team, and a member of the DCHS award winning JROTC program.

Mason is a rising junior in the IB program. He plays both the bass and soprano clarinets, and his musical ability has allowed him to represent DCHS at both the DCSS Honor Band and the District VII Honor Bands for two years in a row. He hopes to represent DCHS and the Tiger Band by working consistently throughout the entire season, making sure that all the hard work pays off at the competitions and other band events we attend. Mason wholeheartedly enjoys participating in band activities, but his main goal in anything is improvement - not just for himself, but for the people around him. Outside of his heavy band schedule, Mason is a member of the DCHS Winter Guard, French National Honor Society, Rho Kappa, Mu Alpha Theta, Beta Club, and Scholar Bowl and has advanced to represent the school and district in the prestigious Governor's Honors Program this summer in the field of Spanish.

You can catch the Tiger Drum Majors this coming Fall at all of DCHS Football games and several Marching Competitions throughout the season. Come check out the band under the direction of the incomparable great band director, Mr. Torre Goodson! Hope to see you there!

Three DCSS Students Named 2023 Georgia Scholars

Three DCSS students were among 154 graduating seniors across the state who were recognized as 2023 Georgia Scholars, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced on March 27.

Margaret Padgett (Alexander High School), Jordan Arfanakis (Chapel Hill High School), and Charlotte Hunter (Douglas County High School) were recognized as Georgia Scholars from Douglas County for excellence and high achievement in both their school and community life through the Georgia Scholar Program.

To qualify as a Georgia Scholar, students must carry exemplary course loads during their four years of high school, excel in all courses, participate in interscholastic events at their schools and communities, and assume leadership roles in extracurricular activities sponsored by their schools.

“I extend my sincerest congratulations to the 2023 Georgia Scholars," Superintendent Woods said. “These 154 Class of 2023 seniors worked hard, became leaders in their schools and communities, and took advantage of the opportunities offered in Georgia public schools. I wish them continued success as they embark on their futures, including plans for after high school and beyond. I know they'll continue to make us all proud."

Congratulations, Charlotte on your accomplishment. Your DCHS Tiger Family is so proud of you and cannot wait to see what the future holds for you!

The Georgia Scholars program is coordinated by the GaDOE in partnership with local school districts and schools. Visit the GaDOE website for a full list of award recipients.

DCHS' Nathan Zhu recently graduated from the Model Atlanta Regional Commission (MARC)youth leadership program along with 49 other high school students from across the area.

Nathan completed the six-month program that allows students to explore real-world issues such as housing affordability, responsible water usage, and the impact of limited transportation options. They spoke with local changemakers about equity and resilience and offered their own reflections on ways the region can better serve its diverse population.

“This year’s MARC students demonstrated tremendous leadership as they explored the key issues facing our region – challenges that are sure to shape their own futures,” said ARC Board Chairman Kerry Armstrong. “This dynamic and diverse group of young people got to know Atlanta from a regional perspective and had the opportunity to network with peers from across the metro area. That’s what makes the MARC program special.”

Since 1998, MARC’s youth leadership program has engaged hundreds of 10th and 11th grade students from Atlanta’s 11 metro counties in experiential learning about their region. Students go beyond the classroom to learn about the planning and development of a large metro region, while also developing their leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Nathan, your DCHS Tiger Family could not be more proud of your accomplishment. We cannot wait to see what the future has in store for you!!

MARC is now accepting applications for next school year’s class through May 19. Visit atlantaregional.org/marc for more information about the program.

Isabella Simon is a top student in Douglas County High School’s IB Program. Principal Parks says Isabella embodies the IB Learner Profile traits and strives to improve herself and her community through her scholarship. Bella regularly helps her classmates by asking challenging questions in class and tutoring anyone who needs help. On top of all this, Bella provides positive energy for the classroom and is always smiling throughout her studies. Bella has maintained a 4.0 grade point average for four years.

In addition, Bella is a kind, caring, and compassionate student who wants the best for herself and her classmates. Her teachers note she understands that her friends and classmates can help her succeed, and so she pushes them to be the best they can be.

2023 DCHS Summer School E2020 Credit Recovery (Virtual)

Cost: $200.00 for one credit hour; $100.00 for 1/5 credit hour

Dates: June 1 - June 30 (Monday - Friday)

Students are only allowed to take up to two credits from courses previously failed.

End-of-Course-Assessment: Will be held on July 12-14, 2023. The EOC counts towards 20% of your final grade.

Summer Graduation: July 14, 2023

Congratulations to our girls and boys soccer teams who brought home a victory March 30th against Langston Hughes HS!

Girl's Leading Scorer:

Honesty Sandell-Carter, 4 goals

Madyson James, 3 goals

Tickets are $100 and may be purchased in Room 252.

Remember, if your prom guest attends another school, their current principal must clear them to attend. Forms for special guest permission are available in Mrs. Parks' office.

The DCHS Theatre Department performed a snippet from their school musical, The Little Shop of Horrors during Freshman Expo 2023. Thank you to our theatre department under the direction of Mr. Justin Stephens, our theatre department sponsor, for a wonderful performance. The excitement gleaned from the Rising 9th Graders and their families was confirmation that our theatre department production was a hit!

National Poetry Month is the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K–12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, bloggers, and—of course—poets marking poetry’s important place in our culture and our lives every April.

Goals of National Poetry Month are to:

• highlight the extraordinary legacy and ongoing achievement of American poets
• encourage the reading of poems

DCHS GHP SEMI-FINALISTS

Eleven of the 23 county Governor’s Honors Semi-finalists are Douglas County High School students, the highest among the five DCSS schools. They are: Math: Anthony Douglas, Science: Khadija Buke and Kelia Agbor, Social Studies: Chloe Blacknall, Brittany Brown, and Isabel Yang, French: HIba Ghaffar and Mason Mifflin, Spanish: Darasime Bankole, Theater: Rezi Oziwo, and Engineering: Nathan Zhu.

The Georgia Governor’s Honors Program is a four-week summer program open to all gifted and talented rising high school juniors and seniors. The program provides students with academic, cultural and social enrichment and covers all tuition fees and boarding costs. Students go through a series of levels for selection in an academic, fine arts or technology area. This very special program gives students the opportunity to go deeper into an area of study or skill about which they are passionate. This summer’s program is at Georgia Southern State University.

American Association of Teachers of French for Georgia Weekend d’Immersion

This February marked the 36th French Immersion Weekend in Georgia. This is a weekend for students from across the state to come together for a weekend when they are immersed in French . Students and teachers make a pledge to only speak French from Friday evening until Sunday at noon when they leave. The weekend includes everything from Trivia in French, crepe making, a French market, scavenger hunt, music, games, and even a French DJ.

Douglas County High School had the largest number of students of any high school in the state. Mme DuBrulle was in charge of this year’s Immersion Weekend. She, herself, went as a student 30 years ago, when her teacher, Mme Barnes invited her to go. This year both Mme Barnes and Mr. Head, 2018 IB graduate and former student of Mme Barnes and Mme Dubrulle, went as volunteers.

Foreign Language Association of Georgia Spoken Language Superior Award Winners

Georgia’s Foreign Language Spoken Contest was February 25. Students are evaluated on their spoken language competence and comprehension. DCHS was the only school in the county with participants in this contest. All six DCHS participants scored Superior. Pictured from L to R: Michael Sinclair, Hiba Sinclair and Alisha Khan, all French III students. Other participants were Marquitta Moore, French III, Thomas Cervantes and Mishell Ruiz Borrego, French II.

Students from Mrs. Michelle Pruitt's Intro to Personal Health Care class have taken the first step to improve the health of their community. This new program taught by a director of education at BARBICIDE, provides important information about health and illness such as:

• Preventative healthcare (healthy numbers, screenings)
• Common illnesses (diabetes, hypertension, asthma)
• Maintaining a healthy lifestyle (diet, sleep, stress, exercise)

As an ambassador, students will use their leadership role in the community to ensure that correct information about health and illness are utilized and shared. Below are DCHS students who received the BARBICIDE Covid-19 Certification. The certification was earned for the understanding of proper sanitation and disinfecting practices and procedures with the Industry standards at the highest level.

Remind Link: Enter the number 81010 and Text Message @cb3dh3

Uniform Order information:

If you need a uniform, we will have order forms available for you to fill out. All that will be required is the actual top and bottom. However, coaches recommend that you purchase the sweat-suit at the very least.

Coaches’ Numbers

Coach White 770-598-0028

Coach Forsh 770-630-5169

Coach Quinn 404-867-3275

Track Dues: $100.00 Payments can be made in two installments of $50.00

Dues cover the following: Snacks and water during meets, Costs of meets, and Medical equipment needed during the season. IF YOU HAVE SERIOUS CONCERNS, PLEASE SEE THE COACHES!

Saniya is an excellent student and classmate who is diligent and a great team player! She is well-liked by her peers and has garnered their respect and admiration for her skills and talent. She personifies academic excellence while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average while balancing her extra-curricular activities. She is a member of the DCHS Dance Team, President of FCCLA, and runs her own business. She does all of this with a smile! Saniya, your DCHS Family is proud of you!

Mrs. Tashira Meade - Mrs. Meade loves DCHS and it shows in her teaching and mentorship of the new teachers. She provides rigorous instruction for her students and she is always encouraging them to think more deeply and do their own personal best. She is constantly encouraging and guiding the first year teachers on her team and provides advice that is both productive and in the best interest of the teachers, students, and school as a whole. Her bubbly personality and safe classroom environment encourage students to engage in rich conversations and express their ideas and thoughts without criticism. Mrs. Meade is a Top Cat Teacher because she embodies everything that a teacher should be.

Mrs. Nana Pearson - Mrs. Pearson rocks! She is always there for her students in their time of need. She coaches volleyball, and is always willing to lend a helping hand in other areas of sports. You can always find her working the clock at all DCHS basketball games. In addition, Mrs. Pearson has been known to give up her planning time to help struggling students complete assignments or study for tests.

Mr. Claude Dully - Mr. Dully goes above and beyond for all students and is a joy to work with. He is a military veteran and a retiree from a law enforcement agency. He knows what it takes to help our students stay on the right path. Thank you, Mr. Dully, for always having the student's best interest at heart. You are appreciated!

SAFETY AND SECURITY...A MESSAGE FROM MRS. PARKS

To maintain the safety of our school community, the Douglas County School System Police Department will continue to implement the use of trained canines from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. These skilled dogs will be accompanied by DCSS administrators, and will sniff items in and around our campus. Administrators will take every effort to minimize disruption to the learning process during these searches. Thankfully, the police department has not found any evidence of any violations during our previous searches.

The Douglas County School System will initiate the random unannounced searches in response to our commitment to protect our school community’s health, safety, and welfare. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will continue to partner with us in our proactive efforts to maintain a safe environment for our school community. We sincerely desire that nothing illegal or against district policy be recovered during these searches. However, we must remain vigilant to maintain a positive and secure learning environment for Douglas County students. Thank you for supporting us in our efforts to keep our campus safe.

To further aid us in our mission to keep our campus safe, we will institute "Dads on Duty" to help be a beacon of hope for our youth through their presence and mentorship. To further support our children who benefit from additional mentorship, guidance and support we will continue to meet every Thursday morning in our Tiger Focus Group. This group is designed to help children address their social and emotional needs, while aiming to improve student attendance, behavior and academics.

"See it, Say It, Send It" App Launch Allows Students to Anonymously Report Potential Threats

With the addition of a student app, Douglas County students are bringing safety to their fingertips. The added layer of school safety is called See It, Say it, Send It.

Sending a message through the anonymous app is quick and easy. First, students download the See It, Say it, Send It app. From there, students send a video, audio or text message. In their message, they can include anonymous information about potential school violence, drug use or bullying. When students use the app, sharing information with administrators is easier.

The app gives students a voice. Students can share information through the app, and parents can also use the phone or website to submit information. This accessibility allows pertinent information to be shared with those who need to know.

Director of School Discipline and Safety Management James Strong says this technology empowers students.

“See It, Say it, Send it not only empowers our students, but acts as an early warning system,” Strong says. “It facilitates reporting potentially dangerous situations and allows administrators to continue providing the best learning environment. This technology allows us to be more proactive in resolving matters before they ever become an issue.”

The student communications tool reflects the district’s efforts to improve safety in the school community.

“Meeting students where they are is critical,” Superintendent Trent North says. “Board members believe we must offer students a mobile way to interact with our district. Our students live in a digital generation and are redefining how we communicate. This app allows them to share critical information through text, picture messages, or video any time of day.”

Superintendent North encourages students to download the app. Along with school administrators, he sees the app as an additional way for students to share safety concerns.

Students can download the free app from Android, Apple, or Classlink. From there, they can submit a quick or detailed tip and follow the tip’s progress.

To access your students progress reports, report cards, attendance, and grades, click the "Infinite Campus Parent Portal Set Up" link above for directions on registering for a Parent Portal account.

If you need help with Parent Portal, contact the Douglas County Help Desk at parent@dcssga.org or (770) 651-2330.

Click the link below for Instrucciones del portal para padres de Infinite Campus (Espanol)

Do you know your counselor? Your counselor is based upon your last name. The alphabet breakdown is as follows:

Last Names A-D: Shay Barnby; shay.barnby1@dcssga.org

Last Name E-K: Jari Christmas; jari.christmas@dcssga.org

Last Name L-R: Christopher Mason; christopher.mason@dcssga.org

Last Name S-Z: Genobia Babalola; genobia.babalola@dcssga.org

International Baccalaureate Academic Advisor: Suzanne Helms; suzanne.helms@dcssga.org

If you need to meet with your counselor, please schedule an appointment with him/her directly. Signs are posted throughout the school building with the QR code you can scan in order to make an appointment.

Google Class Codes:

Class of 2023 (Seniors): 24efsuw

Class of 2024 (Juniors): xsjkje7

Class of 2025 (Sophomores): 3gfsjgk

Class of 2026 (Freshman): pijk6rs

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parents, if you would like to meet with your child's teacher, a parent-teacher conference may be scheduled through your child's counselor. Appointment times will be before or after school and may be virtual or in-person.

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When students are present daily, their grades and reading skills often improve—even among those students who are struggling in school. Students who frequently attend school feel more connected to their community and develop strong social skills and friendships, which are important life skills.

High School hours are 8:20-3:25.

Daily attendance is strongly encouraged.

See Mrs. Flanagan in the main office.

Students can complete the Student Parking Application prior to visiting Mrs. Flanagan.

Bring your driver's license and a copy of your insurance and registration.

Cost is $50 and it is payable by cash, check or money order.

Parents, if your child drives to school, then they must have a parking pass.

Click here for the Student Parking Application and Vehicle Registration Form.