PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Our first semester of school has been awesome! Teachers are working hard everyday to give our students a top of the line education.
We know how important your children are and we do all that we can to educate them in a creative, scholarly and nurturing environment where the sky is the limit! Our teachers and faculty work to ensure your child is prepared for the world of tomorrow!
December is a busy and important month. We will begin End Of Course Testing on December 7, 2022. Here are some tips for taking tests:
- First, be sure you've studied properly. It sounds like a no-brainer, but if you're sure of the information, you'll have less reason to be worried.
- Get enough sleep the night before the test. Your memory recall will be much better if you've had enough rest. In a scientific study, people who got enough sleep before taking a math test did better than those who stayed up all night studying.
- Listen closely to any instructions. As the teacher hands out the test, be sure you know what's expected of you.
- Read the test through first. Once you have the test paper in front of you, read over the entire test, checking out how long it is and all the parts that you are expected to complete. This will let you estimate how much time you have for each section and ask the teacher any questions. If something seems unclear before you start, don't panic: ask.
- Focus on addressing each question individually. As you take the test, if you don't know an answer, don't obsess over it. Instead, answer the best way you can or skip over the question and come back to it after you've answered other questions.
- Relax. If you're so nervous that you blank out, you might need a mini-break. Of course you can't get up and move around in the middle of a test, but you can wiggle your fingers and toes, take four or five deep breaths, or picture yourself on a beach or some other calm place. As we all know, it can be easy to forget things we know well — like a locker combination. The difference is we know we'll remember our locker combination because we've used it hundreds of times, so we don't panic and the combination number eventually comes back. During a test, if you blank out on something and start to get tense, it suddenly becomes much more difficult to remember.
- Finished already? Although most teachers will let you hand a test in early, it's usually a good idea to spend any extra time checking over your work. You also can add details that you may not have thought you'd have time for. On the other hand, if you have 5 minutes until the bell rings and you're still writing, wind up whatever you're working on without panicking.
One Team One Dream
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Assistant Principal Of Instructionpammy_darden@dekalbschoolsga.org 678-874-0815 | Assistant Principal (9th Grade)christopher_taylor@dekalbschoolsga.org 678-874-0821 | Assistant Principal (10th - 12th Grade)rickey_l_wright@dekalbschoolsga.org 678-874-0820 |
Important Dates
- Parent/Teacher Conference Night: December 1, 2022 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm
- End Of Course Testing: December 7 - December 15
- Independent Learning Day: December 6, 2022
- No Bookbags: December 15, December 16
December 6, 2022: Virtual Learning Day (Synchronous)
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has designated Tuesday, December 6th, as a SYNCHRONOUS virtual learning day for all students.
"Many schools across the school district serve as polling locations, and this transition to virtual learning will ensure fewer disruptions to students and faculty and help facilitate a smooth election day for Georgia's U. S. Senate runoff."
Time
Blocks
7:45 AM – 8:00 AM
BREAKFAST AT HOME
8:00 am – 8:15 am
Technology Check, Gather Materials & Login
8:15 am – 8:45 am
1st Block Instructional Time
30 min synchronous (face-to-face in TEAMS)
8:45 am – 9:00 am
Technology Check, Gather Materials & Login
9:00 am – 9:30 am
2nd Block Instructional Time
30 min synchronous (face-to-face in TEAMS)
9:30 am – 9:45 am
Technology Check, Gather Materials & Login
9:45 am – 10:15 am
3rd Block Instructional Time
30 min synchronous (face-to-face in TEAMS)
10:15 am – 10:30 am
Technology Check, Gather Materials & Login
10:30 am – 11:00 am
4th Block Instructional Time
30 min synchronous (face-to-face in TEAMS)
11:00 am – 3:10 pm
Asynchronous Instructional Time
(Independent Learning at home)
Digital Dreamers
Locker/BookBag Policy 2022
LOCKERS WILL NOT BE ISSUED THIS SCHOOL YEAR.
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AttendanceWe must remember that daily attendance will be an integral part of your child's success at CHS. Upon returning to the traditional setting, School hours are from 8:10am-3:10pm. We ask parents to not drop off their child prior 7:30 am. All students should be at school no later than 8:05 am to ensure that they get to class on time. Students arriving after 8:10am will need to report to the CAFETERIA to receive a tardy pass with their parent. | Dress CodeShirts 1. With the exception of school approved logos, shirts may not have insignias, logos, labels, words, or pictures that are inappropriate. 2. Shirts must be appropriately sized without holes and must cover the entire torso. 3. Undergarments may not be visible at any time. 4. No see-through or mesh clothing that will reveal the body or will reveal undergarments shall be allowed. 5. Clothing shall be worn appropriately (correctly sized; not inside- out or backwards; not rolled up pants legs, etc.).
Pants, Skirts, Skorts, Jumpers, Capri Length Pants, Shorts, Dresses
1. Bottoms must be free of holes and rips. 2. Must be free of graphics and embroidery. With the exception of school approved logos, these articles may not have insignias, logos, words, or pictures. 3. Shorts, skirts, skorts, and jumpers shall be modest and of sufficient length. The length of these articles of clothing shall be no shorter than three inches above the top of the knee when standing. 4. Clothing must be appropriately sized. No baggy or sagging pants or shorts are allowed. No “low rise” clothing is allowed. Pants must be worn with the waistband at or above the hipbone 5. Clothing shall be worn appropriately (not inside-out or backwards; no rolled up pants legs, etc.) 6. No see-through or mesh clothing that will reveal the body or will reveal undergarments shall be allowed. 7. No legging or legging style pants are allowed. 8. Shoes should be secured at the ankle. No slides or house shoes are allowed. | DisciplineColumbia High School functions as a safe and orderly environment. We have high academic and behavior expectations for our students; therefore, they are held accountable for their actions and choices. Our administrative staff as well as our faculty are committed to being proactive in resolving issues to ensure that your child is receiving the best education we have to offer. Discipline infractions can occur both in the virtual and face-to-face settings. Please encourage your child to adhere to the DCSD Code of Conduct and to make good decisions daily. |
Attendance
We must remember that daily attendance will be an integral part of your child's success at CHS.
Upon returning to the traditional setting, School hours are from 8:10am-3:10pm. We ask parents to not drop off their child prior 7:30 am.
All students should be at school no later than 8:05 am to ensure that they get to class on time. Students arriving after 8:10am will need to report to the CAFETERIA to receive a tardy pass with their parent.
Dress Code
Shirts
1. With the exception of school approved logos, shirts may not have insignias, logos, labels, words, or pictures that are inappropriate.
2. Shirts must be appropriately sized without holes and must cover the entire torso.
3. Undergarments may not be visible at any time.
4. No see-through or mesh clothing that will reveal the body or will reveal undergarments shall be allowed.
5. Clothing shall be worn appropriately (correctly sized; not inside- out or backwards; not rolled up pants legs, etc.).
Pants, Skirts, Skorts, Jumpers, Capri Length Pants, Shorts, Dresses
1. Bottoms must be free of holes and rips.
2. Must be free of graphics and embroidery. With the exception of school approved logos, these articles may not have insignias, logos, words, or pictures.
3. Shorts, skirts, skorts, and jumpers shall be modest and of sufficient length. The length of these articles of clothing shall be no shorter than three inches above the top of the knee when standing.
4. Clothing must be appropriately sized. No baggy or sagging pants or shorts are allowed. No “low rise” clothing is allowed. Pants must be worn with the waistband at or above the hipbone
5. Clothing shall be worn appropriately (not inside-out or backwards; no rolled up pants legs, etc.)
6. No see-through or mesh clothing that will reveal the body or will reveal undergarments shall be allowed.
7. No legging or legging style pants are allowed.
8. Shoes should be secured at the ankle. No slides or house shoes are allowed.
Discipline
Columbia High School functions as a safe and orderly environment. We have high academic and behavior expectations for our students; therefore, they are held accountable for their actions and choices. Our administrative staff as well as our faculty are committed to being proactive in resolving issues to ensure that your child is receiving the best education we have to offer.
Discipline infractions can occur both in the virtual and face-to-face settings. Please encourage your child to adhere to the DCSD Code of Conduct and to make good decisions daily.
