CLEAR BAG POLICY AT ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS
DCSS has a clear bag policy at all sporting events. The policy will be similar to policies in place at college and professional stadiums and coliseums.
"The clear bag policy will help us keep dangerous or illegal items, including weapons, out of our venues," said Superintendent Trent North. "Just this month, someone entered a football game in a neighboring county with a semi-automatic firearm. By allowing only clear bags, we can monitor what's coming into our stadiums and gyms and keep everyone safer with only a minor inconvenience to those in attendance."
The following types of bags will be permitted inside DCSS sporting events:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12"x6"x12"
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags
- Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5"x6.5"
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NEWS YOU CAN USE
PSST!!...Parents and Students, do you want to know EVERYTHING happening in and around DCHS? Then click on this NEWS YOU CAN USE link for all announcements. Everything from fundraisers to tryouts to how to sign up for various sports and clubs! All the happenings can be found here!
Upcoming Dates
October 12: Flag Football DCHS vs. Villa Rica 6:00 & Pebblebrooke 8:00
October 13: Senior Class Panoramic Photo 10:00-10:30
October 13: JV Football vs. Decatur 6:30
October 14: Nine Weeks Progress Reports Available Online
October 14: Movie Night and Halloween Dress-up contest (A Senior Class only event)
October 15: IB Picnic 12 - 3
October 17-21: Bus Safety/Bus Driver Appreciation Week
October 20-22: One-Act Play, The Insanity of Mary Girard 7:00 nightly
October 21: Parent Advisory Council Meeting 10:00 Media Center
October 24-28 Write Score Assessment - ELA (9th & 10th Graders)
October 25: YouScience/Junior College Fair/SCOIR and CommonApp
October 25: PSAT Day
October 27: SAT School Day
October 29: One-Act Play, The Insanity of Mary Girard (GHSA OAP Competition @ DCHS. All are invited. Competition begins at 9:00 A.M.
October 31: Boo-at-the-Zoo (A Senior Class only event...SOLD OUT)
November 1: Seniors Apply to College Day 9:00-3:00 Rm 9315
November 2: Superintendent Awards Night 6:30
November 8: Teacher Workday - No School
November 10: ASVAB Test
November 21-25 Thanksgiving Holidays - No School
December 9: Senior FAFSA Meeting 12:30-3:00 Multipurpose Room
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Rebecca Balcomb Top Cat Teacher of the Month Ms. Balcomb is a great asset to DCHS. She takes pride in everything that she does. She is always going above and beyond to help others throughout the school. Ms. Balcomb creates lesson plans for Foundations of Algebra PLC, covers classes when needed, provides support at football games and runs the clock at basketball games. Hardly will you ever catch Ms. Balcomb without a smile on her face as she walks the halls of DCHS! | Jada Greene Rookie Teacher of the Month Former DCHS Resource Officer, turned teacher, Mrs. Greene has engaged her students in the few short weeks that she has been teaching by scheduling presenters from the law enforcement field to visit her class to better indulge her students during lessons in criminal justice and law. She gives them in depth classroom discussions on current topics and allows them to debate the issues so each side is heard. She has displayed great classroom management skills, and she communicates effectively with parents when the need arises. She is doing a phenomenal job as a new teacher and we are excited about her police-to-educator transition! | Nadine Young Staff Member of the Month Ms. Nadine has been such a wonderful addition to DCHS! Her attitude and work ethic exceed the standard. The Media Center has never been this clean! Nadine is an awesome custodian! She is a hard worker and keeps a smile on her face. She is very thorough with her cleaning. Her generous nature can best be displayed through the surprise gifts of healthy fruit she hides in our offices! She is ALWAYS working. She's super sweet and always smiling. Ms. Nadine is proud of her position and makes it a personal goal to improve our working environment. |
Rebecca Balcomb
Ms. Balcomb is a great asset to DCHS. She takes pride in everything that she does. She is always going above and beyond to help others throughout the school. Ms. Balcomb creates lesson plans for Foundations of Algebra PLC, covers classes when needed, provides support at football games and runs the clock at basketball games. Hardly will you ever catch Ms. Balcomb without a smile on her face as she walks the halls of DCHS!
Jada Greene
Former DCHS Resource Officer, turned teacher, Mrs. Greene has engaged her students in the few short weeks that she has been teaching by scheduling presenters from the law enforcement field to visit her class to better indulge her students during lessons in criminal justice and law. She gives them in depth classroom discussions on current topics and allows them to debate the issues so each side is heard. She has displayed great classroom management skills, and she communicates effectively with parents when the need arises. She is doing a phenomenal job as a new teacher and we are excited about her police-to-educator transition!
Nadine Young
Ms. Nadine has been such a wonderful addition to DCHS! Her attitude and work ethic exceed the standard. The Media Center has never been this clean! Nadine is an awesome custodian! She is a hard worker and keeps a smile on her face. She is very thorough with her cleaning. Her generous nature can best be displayed through the surprise gifts of healthy fruit she hides in our offices! She is ALWAYS working. She's super sweet and always smiling. Ms. Nadine is proud of her position and makes it a personal goal to improve our working environment.
CLASS OF 2023
YouScience
Exciting news! All 9th grade students will be taking the YouScience assessment on October 25th. We believe YouScience is a great way for students to learn more about themselves, explore high-demand careers that are a good fit for them, and gain a better understanding of how their unique talents are needed in the economy. Click the link below to learn more about YouScience and what it means for your student.
ASVAB Test
The ASVAB test will be administered at DCHS on November 10, 2022 from 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. for Juniors and Seniors only. This is an excellent aptitude and interest test that will help students identify possible career areas even if they have no plans of entering the military. If interested, students MUST SIGN UP ahead of time in order to take the ASVAB. Sign-up will be announced in late October on Google Classroom, morning announcements and with JROTC instructors. They will not want to miss this opportunity!
Pictured below from left to right: DCHS Counselor Genobia Babalola, SGG Norris & SFC Lehnhardt of the United States Army. The Army recruiters were on hand Wednesday to help all interested students understand all aspects of the Army in hopes of helping them make informed decisions regarding a career in the Army.
Transportation
Late Bus Information: https://www.dcssga.org/departments/transportation/late_bus_information
HERE COMES THE BUS!
Available to parents of the Douglas County School System students
• View the real-time location of your child’s bus
• Access the app from your smartphone, tablet or computer
• Receive push notifications or email alerts
• Send your child to the bus stop at just the right time
How to Get Started
1. Download the Here Comes the Bus app or visit herecomesthebus.com
2. Click the sign-up button
3. Enter school code 79003 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”
4. Complete the “User Profile” box
5. Under “My Student” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name & student ID#
6. Once you confirm your information, you are ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!
Email questions, concerns or comments to: herecomesthebus@dcssga.org
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