DCHS hosted its annual Superintendent Awards Night to honor current sophomores who met the following criteria:

- Students must have been enrolled in, and completed the 9th grade in a Douglas County School.

- Students must have achieved an overall grade point average of 3.5.

- Students must have demonstrated appropriate school conduct.

We are honored to report that 133 students from the freshman class of 2021 met this requirement. The theme for the ceremony was Persistence and Perseverance. The awards ceremony was arranged by counselor, Mrs. Shay Barnby and the decorations were done by CTAE teacher and FBLA sponsor, Ms. Brenda Hence. We would like to give a special thanks to all of our counselors and support staff who made this night special for the students, parents, and special friends.

Dear Tiger Families:

As we prepare for the upcoming winter holiday breaks, we would like to take time to share with you our school performance data and solicit your input and thank you for your support.

We would like to extend the invitation for a parent meeting in the DCHS Theatre Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:00pm.

We are always looking for ways that we can get better at improving our
school culture and get a pulse on the issues that matter to you.
Last school year, our district signed up to participate in a service called Satchel Pulse that will
send you regular, short, anonymous surveys making it quick and easy to
get your voice heard.

Please visit https://app.satchelpulse.com/parents?country=us to sign up.

Use the school ID code 722485 when prompted to join the school.

Alana Andrews, a senior in the IB Diploma Programme, is a reliable, poised and positive student at DCHS. Alana is well on her way to soaring to greater heights! After graduation, Alana plans to attend Vanderbilt University or the University of Georgia and major in pre-med. Currently, she serves as the French Honor Society President, an IB Executive Committee Member, a Varsity Cheerleader, while also serving on the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council. Congratulations, Alana on this well-deserved award!

DCHS hosted an IB Magnet Informational Meeting on October 27th for interested 8th grade students. If you are interested in a tour of the school and a shadow day, please don't hesitate to contact the IB Coordinator, Mr. Robert Bennett at robert.bennett@dcssga.org.

Magnet Application Link

Magnet Timeline

The deadline to apply to all magnet programs is Monday, December 12, 2022.

Please contact the DCHS IB Coordinator Robert Bennett at robert.bennett@dcssga.org for more information.

Officer Lee joined the DCHS Tiger Family in August and we are pleased to have him working alongside our staff and students. He genuinely cares about fostering a safe and orderly school climate while focusing on the well-being of our school community. He serves as a mentor to students in our Tiger Focus Mentoring Program. He plays a critical role in keeping our school safe each and every day and we sincerely appreciate the impact he is making at DCHS. We look forward to a continued partnership with Officer Lee!

What is Superman's real name?

Answer: A whopping 35 million pounds of candy corn are made every year - amounting to about 9 billion pieces.

"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.

13.5 weeks progress reports will be available online on Nov. 11th via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal for all students and parents to view. Progress reports will not be printed, so please create an IC Parent Portal account to keep track of your child's progress.

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.

We are honored to announce the Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards' Michelle Obama Award for Memoir!

The Michelle Obama Award for Memoir grants one young, promising writer a college scholarship of $10,000 and the opportunity to learn more about the publishing industry.

If you are a current high school senior who attends a public high school in the United States and are planning to attend college – either a two-year or four-year institution – you are eligible to apply at michelleobamabooks.com/scholarship. Apply soon because only the first 1,000 submissions will be accepted! Click here for the full press release.

Find out why TCSG may be the right choice for your higher education by clicking this link.

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.