In observance of the Great American Eclipse, the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) will have an independent learning day for students and school-based employees on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Note: All 12-month district-level employees will report to their regularly assigned work locations.) The independent learning day activities will provide safe viewing and instructional opportunities to experience the partial solar eclipse.
Although Georgia is not in the solar eclipse path, you will be able to see a partial eclipse, which is expected to begin at 1:45 p.m. and end at 4:21 p.m. Even with a partial eclipse, everyone must protect their eyes by wearing eclipse-viewing glasses.
As we wrap up our focus group sessions, we want to ensure every voice is heard. That is why the district has reopened the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan Stakeholder Survey. Your input is vital in shaping our roadmap for the journey ahead.
Please scan the QR code or visit https://bit.ly/3SdUJq3 to participate before the survey closes on April 12, 2024.
Spelling Bee Winner
Congratulations to Austin Elementary School's 4th-grade student Sarv Dharavane on winning the state spelling bee! Sarv will represent Georgia in the 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee to be held from May 26 through June 1.
Voter Registration Drive
The voter registration drive is here! From March 18-29, all DCSD high schools are your go-to spots for registration. Don’t just dream of change, make it! Your future starts with your vote! Click here for more information.
Do you know if your school is family-friendly? Please complete the audit regarding your school’s climate by scanning the QR code or clicking here.
Class of 2024 Graduation Dates
It's almost time to celebrate the DCSD Class of 2024! Graduation season will soon be upon us. Join us from May 10-19 as we honor our grads' hard work and resilience. Check out Graduation Central at http://bit.ly/41knHq1, and let's make these ceremonies unforgettable!
FLEX Academy Summer Programs
Registration is now open for the FLEX Academy summer programs. FLEX Academy offers students an opportunity to recover credit in high school courses previously attempted. Courses will follow the DCSD CAAGs. Students will attend synchronous and asynchronous sessions with Flex teachers.
Registration is now open for the 2024 summer programs. Registration closes on Tuesday, April 30. Click here to register.
Dual Enrollment
Georgia’s Dual Enrollment Program allows eligible students in grades 10-12 an opportunity to earn college credit while working on their high school diploma. Contact your local school counselor for more information.
Portrait of a Graduate
A Portrait of a Graduate represents a school district's vision for the 21st-century skills, character traits, and/or social-emotional competencies that students need to succeed in college, career, and life. The process of building and implementing a Portrait of a Graduate is a community effort. What skills should DeKalb County School District graduates possess?
Click the link below or scan the QR code to participate in the survey.
Students at Dr. Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy put their baking skills to the test to bake delicious cookies during Read Across America Week!
Dream DeKalb Education and Workforce Visioning Summit will be held on March 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Scan the QR code in the graphic or click here to register.
Happy Ramadan to all DCSD families observing this time of reflection, community, and faith.
Public Review of Instructional Resources
You are invited to review the English Language Arts (6-12), English Learners, Visual and Performing Arts, and World Languages Instructional resources and provide valuable feedback on the alignment and quality of instructional materials and resources for teachers and students. The review will take place on March 26-28, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
DCSD is shining a spotlight on its schools! This week, we are highlighting Stoneview Elementary School.
Happy Women's History Month! This year's theme is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.” This month, we're spotlighting women whose stories inspire us to advocate for equity in all we do, including the changemakers in our own DCSD community.
Thank you to Lidl Groceries for their generous donations to our S.A.F.E. Centers, which supports our students and families in building a positive culture!
DCSD hosted its inaugural Work-Based Learning Student Conference. The conference was an opportunity for students to work for high school credits.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to download the free Edulog Parent Portal App. The app allows you to follow your child’s bus on a real-time map and stay up-to-date with notifications when that bus nears the bus stop, the school, or a custom alert zone. Parents and guardians only receive access by registering with data unique to their child. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Edulog app, please contact DCSD Transportation at (678) 676-1305. For more information, click here.
ABOUT US:DSTV is an educational access channel operated by the DeKalb County School District (DCSD), which serves more than 92,00 students. The channel is available to Comcast subscribers in DeKalb County on channel 24. To learn more, visit www.dekalbschoolsga.org. Submit questions or comments to Communications@dekalbschoolsga.org.
