DHS Weekly Update
Thursday, July 29, 2021
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
DHS Families,
I have updated the Decatur High School website to include as much information about the start of school as possible - https://www.csdecatur.net/domain/1850. If you have any questions that are not answered here, please let me know and I'll add them to the website so everyone can benefit from the information!
Dr. Fehrman will be sharing more information tomorrow in her eblast but she tweeted this week that all CSD staff and students, regardless of vaccination status, MUST wear masks at all times except for when eating lunch. I have the updated COVID Mitigation information on our website (see above for link). I know that this is contrary to what we had hoped for but unfortunately COVID cases, including vaccination break-through cases, are increasing dramatically in our community. Please see information below about the vaccination opportunity here at DHS on Monday afternoon. We are #strongertogether.
Rochelle Lofstrand
Principal, Decatur High School
School Leadership Team All Call
The Decatur High School Leadership Team (SLT) is an elected committee consisting of parents/guardians, DHS staff members, community members and other personnel. All CSD schools have an SLT, formed as part of our System Charter, renewed by the state in 2014. Some of the responsibilities of this team are:
School Improvement Plan (SIP): Develop, approve and monitor the continuous school improvement planning process
Determine the allocation of the school’s instructional and technology budget
Review student achievement data
Recommend and support school needs to the CSD Board of Education during the annual budget process
Help with the interview process of potential Decatur High School employees
Monthly evening meetings
Current members of the Decatur High SLT are:
Elected Parents: Rich Malerba, Kia Jackson-Issa, Elliott Robinson, and Amy Marti
Staff Members: Cherith Johnson and Sean DeWeese
Principal: Rochelle Lofstrand
CSD Central Office: Eston Melton, Executive Director of Technology
DHS has two parent 2-year terms and one teacher 2-year term expiring this year. If you are interested in serving DHS as an SLT member or returning as a member, please submit your name, a paragraph with a biographical statement and a paragraph stating why you want to be on the SLT, to Rochelle Lofstrand at rlofstrand@csdecatur.net. Deadline for submission is Friday, August 20th. We will eBlast candidate statements in our newsletter.
SLT elections will occur virtually and will be communicated after August 20th.
Don't Wait, Vaccinate! - Monday, August 2nd
This is an invitation for you to come out and support the community by participating in the “Don’t Wait, Vaccinate,” Event held on Monday, August 2, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 310 McDonough Street in Decatur, GA 30030.
Join the City Schools of Decatur, Dekalb Board of Health, and the Decatur Education Foundation for the, “Don’t Wait, Vaccinate!,” event. This event will provide Free vaccinations and hearing, vision, dental, BMI screenings, and other immunizations/vaccinations for individuals. To receive an immunization or Vaccination the child’s parent MUST be present. Any child between the age of 12-17 receiving the COVID-19 must have proof of their age and a parent/guardian. Any child under 18 receiving all other immunizations must have a parent/guardian.
Several organizations within the community will be participating such as the City of Decatur, local Police and fire departments, the community YMCA, Children's Hospital of Atlanta, Beacon Hill, The Wylde Center, and more.
Sports Physicals will be available for individuals that attend the event. To register students can email Marie@decatureducationfoundation.org. Free Food and school supplies will also be offered for students heading back to school in the coming weeks.
Have questions about the event or any concerns? Be sure to contact Shonda Moore at Smoore1@csdecatur.net for more information.
Back to School Immunization
It's Meningococcal Booster Shot Time!
Please see the flyer below.
Shonda Moore
City Schools of Decatur Lead Nurse
Student Schedules
Please log into the Infinite Campus portal and take a look at your schedule sometime on Friday or Monday. We've done some class size balancing, so periods and teachers for some students might have changed.
Wes Hatfield
Assistant Principal
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Decatur Band Students Sophie Phillips, Tyler Johnson, and Thomas Cook for acceptance into the prestigious Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. Additionally, Oliver Lee was accepted into the Digital ensemble. Bravo all!
Updated! - Class of 2022 Senior Photos
Class of 2022 Senior Photos
Have you taken your senior photo with CADY yet? You must have your portrait taken by CADY to be in the senior section of the yearbook. You can go to one of their studios OR schedule an appointment for the August 27 road shoot at Decatur. If you do not schedule a shoot at the high school, you must go to one of Cady's studios to get your picture taken for inclusion in the yearbook. The closest studio, The Atlanta Studio, opens up in August and is taking appointments now. The Atlanta studio is located at 2030 Powers Ferry Rd., Suite 520 Atlanta, Georgia 30339 (near the new Braves Stadium). You have until November 10 to get your photo taken for inclusion in the 2021-2022 yearbook.
The Decatur Road Shoot Date is Filling up fast!
Saturday August 28 is filled up and there are about 40 slots left for Friday August 27. Students who choose to have their picture take on the 27th will be excused from class ten minutes before their scheduled time and be given a pass back to class.
Please go to HERE TO SCHEDULE in order to schedule your time slot now.
Anyone who needs financial assistance for the sitting fee should reach out to Principal Lofstrand, rlofstrand@csdecatur.net.
If you have any other questions please email the yearbook sponsor Ms. Lockhart at alockhart@csdecatur.net.
Underclassmen Photos
Get ready to smile! Underclassmen (9-11) photos will be Thursday, August 19 during advisement. If you would like to preorder photos you can do so by GOING HERE at a discounted rate and pre-ordered photos will be mailed directly to you at no charge! If you do not preorder, proofs will be available afterwards and photos will be available for purchase.
If you have any other questions please email the yearbook sponsor Ms. Lockhart at alockhart@csdecatur.net.
Upcoming DHS 101 Event
Debra LeDoux
Instructional Coach and IB Coordinator
Sports Physical Opportunity - Monday, August 2nd
If your student-athlete has not yet received an updated sports physical, take advantage of the services provided at Monday’s CSD Community event. Contact marie@decatureducationfoundation.org for information about appointments.
Youth Softball Registration
Our DHS softball teams continue to prepare for their seasons this fall and our community youth leagues are starting up as well. If you have a young aspiring softball player, consider joining the Druid Hills Youth Softball league.
Bulldog Flags
Decatur Bulldog Boosters (DBB) is building excitement about the upcoming school year and the return to normalcy by selling Bulldog Flags so that the entire Decatur community can show our spirit.
A Bulldog Flag costs $40 or is free if you become a DBB Sponsor (at any level) or purchase a Family Member (or above).
These are durable, outside flags that measure approx. 3’x 5’ and can be attached to a flag pole, hung in a window, or displayed on a wall. All proceeds go to support 1000 student-athletes on 45 teams representing 14 sports at Decatur High School and Renfroe Middle School.
Purchase your flag at DecaturSwag.com, or go to decaturbulldogboosters.org for more information on DBB memberships and sponsorships. Let's line our streets with these flags and show everyone what Bulldog Nation is made of!
Decatur Bulldog Online Tickets
This year, all tickets to Decatur Bulldog athletic events will be sold online. Visit GoFan.co and search “Decatur High School” to purchase your tickets prior to the contest. We’re looking forward to seeing you in the stands cheering on our Bulldogs!
Be Ready For Tryouts - Update Your DragonFly Profile
All students who participate in CSD athletic programs are required by the GHSA to have a completed and up-to-date Student-Athlete Medical Packet on file with the Decatur High School Athletic Department before they can participate in any sports activity.
See the information linked HERE about the DragonFlyMAX system and instructions for how to complete a medical profile for your student.
SAT PREP
Below are the details of the SAT Prep class course starting Aug 21 - Sept 25, 2021.
Call us at 404-351-4955 if you have further questions.
Location: Decatur High School | 310 N McDonough St Decatur GA 30030
Dates: Aug 21, 28 Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 | 2021 for SAT Test October 2nd 2021
(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.
Decatur High School
Email: kgoins@csdecatur.net
Website: csdecatur.net/DHS
Location: 310 North McDonough Street, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404-370-4170