DHS Weekly Update
Thursday, February 10, 2022
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
DHS Families,
Next week is February Break so CSD students will not be in school. I hope you all enjoy time together! Look for information in the Superintendent's newsletter or the Board newsletter regarding the most recent budget presentation at Tuesday's meeting.
Rochelle L. Lofstrand, Principal
Decatur High School
Course Request Verifications
We returned course request verifications to students in advisement today. Please review these requests with your student and fill out this form to confirm or change their choices. As a reminder, students should have 7 requests.
Mistakes and/or changes you might need to fix:
Wrong course level
Wrong course
Add electives and/or alternates
Add and AP/IB/Dual Enrollment class
Remove an AP/IB/Dual Enrollment class
Remove a third year of language (juniors and seniors only)
You have until Friday, February 25th to fill out this form. Any changes requested after February 25th will only be made if they will impact a student's graduation plan.
Students who were not at school today can pick up their requests from their advisor tomorrow or after the break.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher.
Congratulations to our Governor's Honors Semifinalists!
These students will compete in the final statewide selection process on Saturday, February 26th at Berry College.
Gray Hamby - Dance
Frank Banich - Mathematics
Zoe DeLuca - Social Studies
Max Van Kruijssen - Social Studies
Nikita Takalkar - Communicative Arts
Benjamin Williams - Engineering
Vaccination Opportunity (5 and older)
The Dekalb County Board of Health will be returning to CSD to provide COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, February 24 at the Wilson Center. No appointment is necessary.
This is open to the public (please share). All ages 5 and older are welcome.
Vaccines will be available from 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm.
- All 3 COVID vaccine options will be available.
- Any child under the age of 18 receiving the COVID-19 vaccine must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Location -125 Electric Avenue (Board Room Entrance), Decatur, GA 30030.
This will be an indoor event. Masks are required
Please bring your ID, vaccine card (if applicable), and insurance information
DHS Fencing Club
This week the Fencing Club held its second practice at the high school! The club aspires to be a premier, inclusive sporting club at Decatur High School, enriching the lives of students through the art, sport and camaraderie of fencing.
At the second practice, students of varying levels learned footwork that is integral to the sport and had the opportunity to practice their new skills using PVC pipes. The DHS Fencing club provides students with an exciting and fun alternative to traditional and more mainstream team sports; accessible to everyone, regardless of athletic skill or experience. If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Ms. Wheeler (nwheeler@csdecatur.net) for more information.
Volunteers Needed - Afghan American Alliance of Georgia (AAAGa)
The Afghan American Alliance of Georgia (AAAGa) is seeking volunteers to assist with sorting donations for newly arrived Afghan refugee families. If you are interested in signing up for one of their upcoming volunteer opportunities in Decatur, please reach out to either Chris Neilands (chris@affinitylg.com) or Sandra Maffey (sandramaffey@gmail.com).
· Saturday, Jan. 29 from 10 - 2 (Chris Neilands)
· Sunday, Feb. 6 from 12 - 3 (Sandra Maffey)
· Saturday, Feb. 12 from 10 - 1 (Chris Neilands)
· Sunday, Feb. 20 from 12-3 (Sandra Maffey)
· Saturday, Feb. 26, from 10-1 (Chris Neilands)
AAAGa provides direct aid to help Afghan refugee families get back on their feet and orient them to a new life in the U.S., and your support in the coming months would be greatly appreciated! Plus, DHS students can earn service hours too! (Please bring your DHS service form with you for signature). For more information on AAAGa and additional ways you can help, please visit www.afghanamericanallianceofga.org
ACT Prep
Below are the details of the ACT Prep course starting Jan / Feb / Apr, 2022 @ Live Virtual via Zoom
Call us at 404-351-4955 if you have further questions.
Location: LIVE Virtual Class via Zoom
Class Option 1 : Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb 5 | 2022 for ACT Test Feb 12th 2022
Class Option 2 : Feb 19, 26 Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 | 2022 for ACT Test April 2nd 2022
Class Option 3 : Apr 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4 | 2022 for ACT Test June 11th 2022
Schedule: Saturdays : 9 - 1 pm
Room: Live Virtual Class via Zoom
Register Online for our ACT Prep Class :
https://successprep.com/ACT-prep-atlanta-ga-decatur-high-school
Don't forget to register for the ACT Test!
*Prep class fee is non-refundable after class starts, we do not issue partial refunds for classes you may miss. Any cancellation for refund of a prep class fee must occur 5 days before the start of that prep class, to allow for the seat to be offered to another student.
SAT Prep
Below are the details of the 6 week SAT Prep courses starting Jan 29 & Apr 23, 2022.
Call us at 404-351-4955 if you have further questions.
Location: Decatur High School | 310 N McDonough St Decatur GA 30030
Class Option 1 : Jan 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 Mar 5 | 2022 for SAT Test March 12th 2022 (6 sessions | 4 hrs each)
Class Option 2 : Apr 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 | 2022 for SAT Test June 4th 2022 (6 sessions | 4 hrs each)
Schedule: Saturdays : 9 - 1 pm on each day (6 sessions | 4 hrs each)
Room: Inside New Library @ Decatur High School
Register Online for SAT Prep Class:
https://successprep.com/SAT-prep-atlanta-ga-decatur-high-school
Textbook you need to buy:
Don't forget to register for the SAT Test! - http://sat.collegeboard.org/home
*Prep class fee is non-refundable after class starts, we do not offer partial refunds for class sessions a student misses. Any cancellation for refund of a prep class fee must occur 5 days before the start of that prep class, to allow for the seat to be offered to another student.
Next PTSA Meeting
DHS SLT News
Next SLT Meeting
Decatur Bulldog Boosters - Call for Silent Auction Donations
CSD Athletics News and Updates
For the most up-to-date news relating to athletics at Renfroe Middle School and Decatur High School, visit decaturbulldogsathletics.com. Are you wondering when tryouts will take place? Do you want to know who is coaching a particular sport? All information can be found here! Contact Rodney Thomas, Executive Director or Student Services/Activities & Athletic Director, and/or David Harbin, Assistant Activities & Athletic Director, with any questions.
Go Bulldogs!
LIMITED ATTENDANCE AT HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS
Due to increasing COVID case numbers, CSD will limit attendance at home events for Winter sports to immediate family only. We appreciate the support from our Bulldog community; however, the safety of our students, coaches, and community members is our priority as we navigate the remainder of the season.
District News
Special Education Department
The Special Education Parent Survey is a survey that helps the state to determine parents’ perception of the success of parent engagement relating to 10 specific areas of special education and the IEP process and is used as a means of improving services and results for children with disabilities. Georgia’s parent survey is available to all families of students with IEPs.
* Families that have more than one student with an IEP, please complete an individual survey for each student.
For more information about the survey click here!
Thank you in advance for your participation!
Criminal Justice: How it Impacts Students with Disabilities
Chief Judge Pamela D. South will give an overall review of what happens in the court system when a youth is arrested or detained by law enforcement: Court Appearances, Appointed or Retained Counsel, Delinquency Petition or Criminal Accusation, Sentencing Guidelines.
What is the impact on your child?
What is your role as a parent?
What can you do?
How do we limit the impact of convictions?
Target Audience: Parents of students with disabilities ages 12-22
Date: February 24, 2022
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Virtual Register Here
*Please Note: The information shared in this session is unrelated to school services through the IEP. Judge South will share information about how to support children when they are in their communities.
News & Announcements From Our Partners
Decatur Education Foundation
Save the Dates: There are two great family-friendly events coming soon that both benefit DEF:
Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, February 26th Is YOUR school marching? Join them! To register a community Krewe for the parade, please visit www.meadrdmardigras.org.
The 20th Tour deCatur 5K on Saturday March 12th and registration is NOW OPEN at www.tourdecatur.com. To celebrate our 20th year and our 20th Tour deCatur, we want to honor the teachers and staff of City Schools of Decatur by offering FREE Tour deCatur registration to all CSD employees to thank them for all they have done and continue to do! We are encouraging ALL CSD staff to come out wearing their school colors with pride! We love a friendly competition and wonder...who will have the highest turnout? You can join us in honoring our educators with an extra gift when you sign up for the Tour or through a donation at decatureducationfoundation.org/donate! Join us on March 12th for the best Tour deCatur yet!
DEF is teaming up with the counselors at Talley Street and Renfroe Middle School to keep the snacks stocked. We are also accepting donations to our weekend backpack program which provides supplemental food for students who need it. If you’d like to help with a donation, click HERE for links to each school’s Amazon Wish List. Your orders will go straight to the schools.
DEF has several ways in which you can donate your time:
As a Virtual Pals tutor -- we need tutors to be paired with a 2nd- 8th grade Decatur student for a one-hour weekly session. Click here to apply: https://forms.gle/LoiZxoi6WvSe6WEr6
As a Virtual Pals Coordinator -- we need one person who checks in with the tutor pairs on a weekly basis. Time commitment is 1 hour per week. Email muslimo@decatureducationfoundation.org to apply.
As an AIM Mentor -- we need adult male and female mentors to be paired with a third grader to have new experiences and find their passions. The time commitment is just 2-4 hours per month.
As a REACH Mentor – we need just one more adult male to mentor an 8th grade student who has been nominated by his teachers for the REACH GA program. REACH mentors help their mentees through the rigors of high school and college applications. Time commitment is just 2-4 hours per month.
If you've got a little extra time to share your life wisdom with a Decatur student, we've got opportunities! Please visit www.decatureducationfoundation.org/mentoring to learn more and apply.
Decatur High School
Email: kgoins@csdecatur.net
Website: csdecatur.net/DHS
Location: 310 North McDonough Street, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404-370-4170