2017 ACT Scores Show Academic Progress
2017 ACT scores show academic progress across the DeKalb County School District (DCSD). In 2017, more than 2,500 students in the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) took the ACT, earning a composite score of 19.8, compared to last year’s composite score of 19.4. As a result, DCSD is moving closer toward exceeding the national composite score of 21. “Our students have again demonstrated progress on the ACT, and forward momentum is always celebrated. [...]
TRUST in the Schoolhouse
Week of September 4, 2017 Every day, the schools of the DeKalb County School District are bursting with activities that supports college and career readiness. To keep you informed, we will share that news in “TRUST in the Schoolhouse.” Below are some examples of that work. Got an idea? Submit it here. Chesnut Elementary School Jasmine Ennis, Chesnut Elementary School resource teacher, has been recognized with two prestigious professional awards from the Georgia [...]
Art Star Hall of Fame Ceremony
DeKalb County School District's Art Star Hall of Fame Ceremony Wednesday, September 20, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Introducing We Are DCSD Magazine!
We Are DCSD Magazine showcases inspiring stories of achievement and triumph from students, classrooms, labs, stadiums, and more throughout DeKalb County School District.
School Choice: M.A.P. Assessment
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) will use the Northwest Evaluation Association’s (NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress (M.A.P.) as the assessment to determine eligibility of student applicant, grades 3-9, for entering the random School Choice High Achievers Magnet program lottery beginning in the 2017-2018 school year. You can sign-up for M.A.P. testing during the following dates: August 28th - September 15th Testing Dates and Sessions: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. [...]
FY18 Parental Involvement Policy Review & Feedback
DeKalb County School District's (DCSD) Office of Federal Programs is requesting that parents, guardians, and community stakeholders review the draft of the Title I District Parent and Family Engagement Plan and provide input and feedback. In support of strengthening student academic achievement, DeKalb County School District (DCSD) receives and uses Title I, Part A funds to establish the district’s expectation for parental involvement and describes how the district will implement a number of specific [...]
