Student Registration
The following documents are required to complete the application process: An official document showing proof of birth date (birth certificate, certified birth record, official transcript). Must be age 5 by September 1st to start kindergarten. Current proof of residency (mortgage, lease, or utility bill showing name of parent/guardian and current [...]
Student Technology Access Survey
The COVID-19 Pandemic has created significant challenges across the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) and its communities. To prepare for fall distance/remote learning, we are reaching out to families to determine current technology needs. Please take a moment to complete this survey, it should take you a couple of minutes [...]
DCSD Hosting Virtual Town Hall
Who: DeKalb County School District Community What: Virtual town hall on District athletics and the impact of COVID-19. Dialogue and discussion for the DeKalb community on plans to protect student athletes and staff as well as prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Participants include: Mrs. Cheryl Watson-Harris, Superintendent Dr. [...]
DCSD Back to School Virtual Event (August 10 – 14)
DeKalb County School District Back to School 2020 Virtual Event- Aug. 10 - Aug. 14 Mask Monday – Rock Your Mask day. Show your pride by wearing school colors and rocking your favorite mask. Whether it’s a graphic or decorating, we want you to take a selfie and rock your [...]
DeKalb County Board of Education Approves 2020-21 Budget
Press Release STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. – Today, the DeKalb County Board of Education approved the budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year. The approved budget includes five calendar reduction days for district employees. However, the district will also offer a four-day paid Professional Development Institute for teachers, leaders and support personnel. [...]
DCSD Re-Opening Plan: Delayed Start, Open with Distance/Remote Learning Model
News Release STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. – DeKalb County School District Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris presented the District’s re-opening plan during yesterday’s Board of Education meeting. The current plan recommends that the school board delay the start of the 2020-2021 school year to Aug. 17, 2020, and open schools with distance/remote [...]
School Re-opening Stakeholder Input Survey Results
July 13, 2020 - Greetings DeKalb County School District students, staff, and community stakeholders, The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) sought stakeholder input on their preferences and perspectives for learning models and hybrid options for the reopening of schools. This feedback includes the stakeholders' level of comfort with social distancing [...]
DCSD Employees Can Earn Degree, Teacher Certification at Clayton State University
News Release July 13, 2020 – DeKalb County School District employees can gain teacher certification and earn a degree thanks to a new partnership with Clayton State University. Under this new agreement, individuals will be able to obtain an Elementary Education degree through the university’s School of Education and [...]
Reopening Schools for 2020-2021 School Year
Since taking the oath of office, Mrs. Watson-Harris’ top priority has been the plan to re-open schools. She and the DCSD COVID-19 Re-Opening Task Force (CRTF) have been working diligently to update the existing framework, and the proposed plan will be shared with the DeKalb County Board of Education [...]
