The budget process started in March 2017 and the action by the Board of Education at the June 12th business meeting is just one step in the budgetary process. Between now and June 27, there could be changes to the budget. The public will have two other opportunities to give input at millage rate hearings scheduled for 11:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m., on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at the Administrative & Instructional Complex, J. David Williamson Board Room, 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd., Stone Mountain, GA 30083.
The final Budget Adoption and Adoption of Tax Levy is expected to be considered by the Board on Tuesday, June 27.
The public is encouraged to review the Fiscal Year 2018 tentative budget at www.dekalbschoolsga.org/superintendent/budget/ and provide feedback before the Board vote on June 27, 2017. Questions and comments can be submitted directly to supt@dekalbschoolsga.org.
Parents or guardians of students who are new to DeKalb County School District (DCSD) should visit www.dekalbschoolsga.org/online-registration/ to register and ensure accurate school assignments and support services for their student. This safe and secure system will make registration available on most internet-enabled devices, reducing the probability of a trip to a school or registration center.
At this point, online registration is available to NEW students only. Students transferred within DCSD must withdraw from their current school and register at their new school.
Online registration requires proof of residency, including:
- Parent or guardianship
- Proof of residence in the DeKalb County School District – current utility bill (gas, water, electric) or rent/lease agreement (or mortgage) in the parents’ name, or an affidavit will be needed
- Certified copy of birth certificate, Passport, or I-94
- Immunization Certificate – form 3231
- Hearing, Vision, and Dental – form 3300
- Social Security card (you may complete a waiver)
- School transcripts (if applicable)
Contact theRegional Support Center at 678-676-0990 for additional information, or if a dispute arises over Proof of Residency.
This meeting is held in the J. David Williamson Board Room at the Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex.
For more info, visit the Board of Education homepage.
This meeting is held in the J. David Williamson Board Room at the Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex.
For more info, visit the Board of Education homepage.
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is partnering with DeKalb Work Source and the DeKalb Chamber to host the Parents Pounding the Pavement job fair and training. Interested individuals must attend one of the interview readiness training sessions to attend the job fair. Pre-registration is required to attend the trainings. You will need to bring a photo ID (driver’s license preferred), proof of residence in DeKalb (utility bill), and your resume. If you don’t have a resume, you can bring a list of all your previous employments and summary of your work.
Pre-register to attend one of two job training sessions being offered on Thursday, July 13, 2017 in order to attend the job fair.
- Job Training Session 1 8:00am – 12:00pm
- Job Training Session 2 3:00pm – 7:00pm
The job fair will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2017. All events will be held at the Administrative & Instructional Complex (AIC) located at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, GA 30083.
Click Here to Pre-Register for the Interview Readiness Training Session
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is partnering with DeKalb Work Source and the DeKalb Chamber to host the Parents Pounding the Pavement job fair and training. Interested individuals must attend one of the interview readiness training sessions to attend the job fair. Pre-registration is required to attend the trainings. You will need to bring a photo ID (driver’s license preferred), proof of residence in DeKalb (utility bill), and your resume. If you don’t have a resume, you can bring a list of all your previous employments and summary of your work.
Pre-register to attend one of two job training sessions being offered on Thursday, July 13, 2017 in order to attend the job fair.
- Job Training Session 1 8:00am – 12:00pm
- Job Training Session 2 3:00pm – 7:00pm
The job fair will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2017. All events will be held at the Administrative & Instructional Complex (AIC) located at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, GA 30083.
Click Here to Pre-Register for the Interview Readiness Training Session
All schools and offices in the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) will remain closed on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. Employees are not to report to work.
“Safety is key. Right now, there are several challenges that present a potential threat to our students such as buildings and homes without power, and fallen power lines and trees. We remain hopeful to reopen our schools and offices soon, but not at the expense of our students and staff,” said R. Stephen Green, DCSD superintendent/CEO. “We are thankful to the numerous DCSD staff members that have worked tirelessly to remove debris, secure our campuses and restore our capacity.”
Progress is being made in preparing to reopen schools. Approximately 32 DCSD campuses remain without power as of noon today. By comparison, 62 campuses were without power at a similar time Tuesday. Also, significant issues such as fallen trees on school roofs and fallen trees persist.
In the meantime, a state of emergency has been declared across DeKalb County. Teams of DCSD employees have been assessing the status of schools and working with appropriate organizations to reopen schools as quickly and safely as possible.
DCSD will continue to announce updates via its website at www.dekalbschoolsga.org and through its mobile app and accounts on Facebook and Twitter.
15th Annual DeKalb County Fire Safety Festival
October 7, 2017
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Northlake Mall
4800 Briarcliff Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
October is National Fire Prevention Month and the DeKalb County Fire Rescue Department is kicking off the month with the 15th Annual DeKalb County Fire Safety Festival on October 7, 2017. Come out for fun for the entire family!
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) values a strong parent-school partnership and invites you to discover more about what your child will learn. DeKalb’s curriculum for grades K-12 is aligned to the state-adopted Georgia Standards of Excellence in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. In addition to core studies, students are offered a variety of learning experiences to develop the whole child.
The District prepares students for college and careers through a laser focus on rigorous, relevant classroom instruction related to each child’s needs. The curriculum was developed by our teachers for our students and is aligned with the school district’s mission to ensure student success, leading to higher education, work, and lifelong learning.
You can learn more by attending one of our upcoming curriculum roadshow events. Each event will begin at 6:30 p.m.
To learn more about the new K-8 curriculum, please Explore the K-8 Curriculum Connections Guides!
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) values a strong parent-school partnership and invites you to discover more about what your child will learn. DeKalb’s curriculum for grades K-12 is aligned to the state-adopted Georgia Standards of Excellence in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. In addition to core studies, students are offered a variety of learning experiences to develop the whole child.
The District prepares students for college and careers through a laser focus on rigorous, relevant classroom instruction related to each child’s needs. The curriculum was developed by our teachers for our students and is aligned with the school district’s mission to ensure student success, leading to higher education, work, and lifelong learning.
You can learn more by attending one of our upcoming curriculum roadshow events. Each event will begin at 6:30 p.m.
To learn more about the new K-8 curriculum, please Explore the K-8 Curriculum Connections Guides!
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) values a strong parent-school partnership and invites you to discover more about what your child will learn. DeKalb’s curriculum for grades K-12 is aligned to the state-adopted Georgia Standards of Excellence in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. In addition to core studies, students are offered a variety of learning experiences to develop the whole child.
The District prepares students for college and careers through a laser focus on rigorous, relevant classroom instruction related to each child’s needs. The curriculum was developed by our teachers for our students and is aligned with the school district’s mission to ensure student success, leading to higher education, work, and lifelong learning.
You can learn more by attending one of our upcoming curriculum roadshow events. Each event will begin at 6:30 p.m.
To learn more about the new K-8 curriculum, please Explore the K-8 Curriculum Connections Guides!
DCSD School Choice will be hosting a series of town hall meetings for you to gain greater insight into the School Choice process, and share your thoughts in a family-friendly forum. See flier below for the complete list of dates and locations. The School Choice Expo will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the DeKalb Early College Academy. More details to come.
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) values a strong parent-school partnership and invites you to discover more about what your child will learn. DeKalb’s curriculum for grades K-12 is aligned to the state-adopted Georgia Standards of Excellence in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. In addition to core studies, students are offered a variety of learning experiences to develop the whole child.
The District prepares students for college and careers through a laser focus on rigorous, relevant classroom instruction related to each child’s needs. The curriculum was developed by our teachers for our students and is aligned with the school district’s mission to ensure student success, leading to higher education, work, and lifelong learning.
You can learn more by attending one of our upcoming curriculum roadshow events. Each event will begin at 6:30 p.m.
To learn more about the new K-8 curriculum, please Explore the K-8 Curriculum Connections Guides!
DCSD School Choice will be hosting a series of town hall meetings for you to gain greater insight into the School Choice process, and share your thoughts in a family-friendly forum. See flier below for the complete list of dates and locations. The School Choice Expo will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the DeKalb Early College Academy. More details to come.
All DCSD schools & administrative offices will be open. All students and staff should report as scheduled.
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) will honor its employees of the year for their commitment to student success at the 5th Annual Academy of Educational Excellence Awards on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Each honoree is selected by their peers from their schools and centers. The recognition categories for this year’s fun-filled event are teachers, educational support professionals and principals.
For additional information, please contact lorraine_sanford@dekalbschoolsga.org.
DCSD School Choice will be hosting a series of town hall meetings for you to gain greater insight into the School Choice process, and share your thoughts in a family-friendly forum. See flier below for the complete list of dates and locations. The School Choice Expo will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the DeKalb Early College Academy. More details to come.
The School Choice Expo will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the DeKalb Early College Academy. More details to come.
President’s Day: Schools & Administrative Offices Closed.
Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.
Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.
Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.
Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.
Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.
Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.
Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.
Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.
Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.
Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.
Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.
Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.
Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.
Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.
Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.
Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.
Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.
Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.
Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.
Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.
Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.
Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.
Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.
Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.
Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.
Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.