DHS Weekly Update
Thursday, March 3, 2022
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dear DHS Families,
Our DHS students are hard at work preparing for our Spring musical, "Mamma Mia!". The show starts on March 17th. See the flyer below for all dates and show times.
The weeks ahead are also filled with many sporting events, Soccer, Baseball, LaCrosse, Tennis, and Track. Please come out and support our Bulldogs! Check the school calendar for times and locations.
Rochelle L. Lofstrand, Principal
Decatur High School
The Decatur Parents Network- Virtual Monthly Parent Chats
New Monthly Virtual Parent Chats
Next Meeting-March 7th 7:30 pm-8:30 pm
Future Dates April 11 and May 9
Registration Required
Clean Energy Decatur Canvassing Interest
As part of an ongoing effort to protect the city and community against the negative impacts of climate change, Decatur is creating a Clean Energy Plan to help the City move away from its reliance on fossil fuels and towards a clean energy future. As part of this project, the City of Decatur would like to employ students from Decatur High School to canvass and keep their community informed on this effort.
Canvasser responsibilities
• Inform Decatur residents about Decatur’s Clean Energy Plan
• Encourage Decatur residents to take the Decatur Clean Energy survey
• Distribute informational flyers
• All canvassers are required to attend a 30-minute training session before canvassing.
• Canvassers must be Decatur residents and currently enrolled in Decatur High School
Compensation
• Canvassers will receive a $15/hour payment in the form of a Visa Gift Card.
Visit cleanenergydecatur.com for more information.
David Nifong
Energy and Sustainability Manager
City of Decatur Department of Public Works
Clean Energy Decatur
Decatur Bulldog Boosters
Tickets are now on sale for Decatur Bulldog Booster’s Bulldog Bash! Join your friends and neighbors on March 12 at Legacy Park for this fun evening that raises money for Decatur Athletics. The adult-only event features live music, a 50/50 raffle, the Coach of the Year Award, and the Sweet Auburn BBQ food truck!
To buy your tickets, simply scan the QR code below, visit www.decaturbulldogboosters.org or text “BulldogBash2022” to 243725 to receive a link.
Once registered, you can contribute to your favorite sport(s) and bid on some amazing silent auction items, including tickets to Atlanta sporting events, trips, culinary experiences and more! New items will be added leading up to the event so check back often!
SUNDAYS - SAT Prep
Below are the details of the SAT Prep course starting Mar 27th - May 1st, 2022 @ Live Virtual via Zoom - SUNDAYS!!
Call us at 404-351-4955 if you have further questions.
Location: LIVE Virtual Class via Zoom
Class Option 1 : Mar 27 Apr 3, 10, 17,24 May 1 | 2022 (6 sessions | 4 hrs each) for SAT Test May 7th 2022
Schedule: Sundays : 1 - 5 pm
Room: Live Virtual Class via Zoom
Register Online for our SAT Prep Class :
https://successprep.com/sat-prep-class-live-zoom
Don't forget to register for the SAT 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.
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
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.
DHS Volleyball to Begin Off-Season Workouts
DHS Volleyball will begin off-season workouts for any rising 9-12 grade students interested in participating in Volleyball during the Fall of 2022. Workouts will begin on May 7 in the weight room.
District News
CSD Announcements & Updates
TONIGHT! ESOL & Federal Programs Department and the Parent Advisory Council Town Hall
Attention Parents!! The ESOL & Federal Programs Department and its' Parent Advisory Council (PAC) invite you to attend our first department PAC Town Hall on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
At this town hall, you will learn more about how the PAC can help you stay informed and enhance parent home-school connections!
Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Parent Town Hall
Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
Meeting Link: https://csdecatur.zoom.us/j/93731088035?pwd=Wmk0K3IvVmhWcStUU1BuSEJRcHg1dz09
Decatur Student Center Parent Education Program
The Decatur Student Center will be offering a 6-week parent education program on Family Meetings. For more information on the program and registration information, please see this flyer.
2022-2023 New Student Registration
Registration for the 2022-2023 school year opens on March 7. Students that are currently enrolled in CSD do not need to register to move to the next grade level or building. Registration information can be found at https://www.csdecatur.net/enrollment.
ESOL Virtual Parent Meeting
The ESOL Team would like to invite you to City Schools of Decatur's upcoming ESOL Virtual Parent Meeting: Interpreting Your Child's ACCESS Test Scores. The meeting will take place via ZOOM on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
This meeting will cover:
Types of Scores
Understanding ACCESS for ELs Scores
Using ACCESS for ELs Scores
Additional information about the meeting can be found on the flyer linked here. Please plan to attend to learn important information about ACCESS test scores.
Meeting Link: https://csdecatur.zoom.us/j/96105711050?pwd=bVJyV251ckFyNjhhQXZTU1BTNHFLZz09
If you have any questions, please contact Paris Hardnett at phardnett@csdecatur.net.
We look forward to seeing you there. Thank you!
CSD Art Show
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the CSD Art Show on April 20-22. Click here to learn more. (flyer attached)
News & Announcements From Our Partners
Decatur Education Foundation
You know how you can help Decatur students AND have some family time with your kids? Register to run the Tour deCatur 5K or one-mile Fun Run with your student at www.tourdecatur.com! The March 12th event is also a certified course for the Peachtree Road Race Seeding, so if you’re planning to run the Peachtree on July 4th, this is a no-brainer! Registrations are very low so far this year – your participation is KEY to helping DEF continue all its good work in helping Decatur students learn and thrive. Grab a friend and sign up TODAY!
Did you know that DEF is celebrating its 20th year as an organization? To celebrate, we’re hosting a TREASURE HUNT during the month of March! You can get started right away by uploading the free app “Actionbound” from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, and then scan the QR code.
Decatur High School
Email: kgoins@csdecatur.net
Website: csdecatur.net/DHS
Location: 310 North McDonough Street, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404-370-4170