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student and parent An in-depth look at programs, services, and other important information from your Douglas County Public School System.
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Mission The mission of the Douglas County School System is to provide a quality education for all students in a safe, supportive environment.
VISION Our vision is to build a community of lifelong learners that become responsible individuals, independent thinkers, and productive citizens.
GOALS • To improve community engagement and involvement in district initiatives and decision making • To enhance and improve school district communication strategies and practices • To provide a challenging, comprehensive instructional and curricular program for all learners
BELIEFS We believe that we must. . . • Understand how children and adults learn and continue learning. • Build communities of lifelong learners. • Cultivate the leadership potential of every employee, student, and parent in our school system. • Be creative, energetic visionaries who respond quickly to diverse and evolving issues. • Meet the needs of our stakeholders (students, parents, employees and community). • Maintain efficient and effective administrative processes for instruction, operations, human resources and sound fiscal management.
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After School Programs.........................................................pg. 65 Attendance Policy.................................................................pg. 31 Bus Conduct Rules......................................................pgs. 18 - 23 Cafeteria...............................................................................pg. 35 Calendar.................................................................................pg. 8 Dress Code...................................................................pg. 14 - 17 Elementary Schools.........................................................pg. 50 Annette Winn Elementary..............pg. 51 Arbor Station Elementary...............pg. 51 Beulah Elementary..........................pg. 52 Bill Arp Elementary.........................pg. 52 Bright Star Elementary....................pg. 53 Burnett Elementary.........................pg. 54 Chapel Hill Elementary...................pg. 54 Dorsett Shoals Elementary.............pg. 55 Eastside Elementary........................pg. 55 Factory Shoals Elementary..............pg. 56 Holly Springs Elementary................pg. 56 Lithia Springs Elementary................pg. 58 Mason Creek Elementary...............pg. 58 Mirror Lake Elementary..................pg. 59 Mt. Carmel Elementary...................pg. 59 New Manchester Elementary.........pg. 60 North Douglas Elementary.............pg. 60 South Douglas Elementary..............pg. 60 Sweetwater Elementary..................pg. 61 Winston Elementary........................pg. 61 Family Education Rights & Privacy Act.........................pg. 32 - 34 Health Matters.....................................................................pg. 62 High Schools.....................................................................pg. 36 Alexander High...............................pg. 37 Chapel Hill High..............................pg. 37 College & Career Institute..............pg. 38 Douglas County High......................pg. 38 Lithia Springs High...........................pg. 39 New Manchester High....................pg. 40 Performance Learning Center.........pg. 40 Members of the Board of Education.....................................pg. 6 Mentoring.............................................................................pg. 66 Middle Schools.................................................................pg. 42 Chapel Hill Middle...........................pg. 43 Chestnut Log Middle.......................pg. 43 Factory Shoals Middle.....................pg. 44 Fairplay Middle................................pg. 44 Mason Creek Middle......................pg. 45 Stewart Middle................................pg. 46 Turner Middle..................................pg. 48 Yeager Middle..................................pg. 48 Partners in Education...........................................................pg. 24 Public Education Trust..........................................................pg. 64 Phone Directory...........................................................pg. 12 - 13 Random Drug Testing..........................................................pg. 30 Registration..........................................................................pg. 26 Safety & Emergency Preparedness......................................pg. 28 Student Discipline................................................................pg. 10 Superintendent Article...........................................................pg. 4 Teachers of the Year.............................................................pg. 67 Testing Calendar...................................................................pg. 65 Advertiser Directory.....................................................pg. 70 - 71
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From the Superintendent
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elcome to the Douglas County School System (DCSS). I have had the honor and privilege to serve as Superintendent since 2010. Our mission is to provide a quality education for every student in a safe and supportive environment. Although a great
challenge, we embrace it and work hard every day to achieve our mission. We are the 16th largest school district in Georgia with over 25,500 students in our 35 schools. Our 235 buses travel over 10,000 miles daily. We serve over 20,000 nutritious meals each day. We are the largest employer in the county with 2,000 certified staff and 1,500 classified staff. We believe a positive school culture is critical to student success and in 2011 and 2014 were the only public school system in Georgia to be named to the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s “Best Workplaces” for the large organizations category. DCSS is blessed with many dedicated professional educators, engaged students and involved parents. What a great place to live, work, and attend school! We enjoy strong community support in Douglas County Schools. All our schools have active parent organizations and/or booster clubs. Our Partners in Education (PIE) program promotes student achievement with over 550 business/school relationships. Through the Public Education Trust (PET) our teachers can receive mini-grants to promote classroom initiatives and our students can earn scholarships. Our mentoring program (MATCH) partners over 300 of our students with a caring and compassionate adult volunteer. After school programs are offered in all elementary schools and most middle schools. Finally, we value a relevant and rigorous curriculum with student learning as our core business. A safe and supportive learning environment is our highest priority. Our building and district leadership strive to provide the very best educational experience for all learners. All of our teachers are “highly qualified” as defined by federal requirements and strive to provide quality instruction that is consistent with expectations that are high. Our support staff works hard to add to the school setting and the quality of education in our entire district. We take pride in all our schools in Douglas County, where “leading and learning” are important and valued!
New Immunization and Nutrition Requirements for 2014-2015 The State of Georgia has revised its immuniza-
private physician to get these vaccines. Students may have had their
tion requirements to align with the current recom-
vaccines updated in the last year and may have already received the
mendations of the Advisory Committee on Im-
newly required vaccines. Each school will need a copy of the new im-
munization Practices, the American Academy of
munization certificate, Georgia form 3231, on file for all 7th graders
Pediatrics and the American Academy of Fam-
and new entrants. Students will not be allowed to begin the school
ily Physicians. Beginning with the 2014-2015
year without these vaccines.
school year, all 7th graders, 7th through 12th
Students entering kindergarten for the first time are required to
grade students entering Georgia schools for the
have a completed form 3300 for vision, hearing and dental. Form
first time and 7th through 12th grade students
3300 has been revised, beginning with the 2014-2015 school year,
returning to a Georgia school after being gone for
to include “nutrition” as a category. This is in addition to the vision,
more than one school year will be required to have the
hearing and dental requirements. Nutrition measures a child’s height,
Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) and Meningococcal
For additional information, contact Cobb and Douglas Public
vaccines prior to beginning school. Parents/guardians should prepare for the 2014-2015 school year now by visiting the Cobb and Douglas Public Health or your child’s
SCHOOL HOURS
weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI). Health at 770.514.2349 or the Douglas County School System Registration Department at 770.651.2050.
Elementary School Middle/High School
8:00-2:45* 8:30-3:30*
*Hours may vary – Please contact your school for additional information.
Employees, students and the general public are hereby notified that the Douglas County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, handicap or age in its education programs, activities or employment practices.
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Members of the Board of Education A five member elected board governs the
title. The prestigious award honors achieve-
as follows: Chair Janet Kelley, 2011; Vice Chair
Douglas County School System. The Douglas
ment and pursuit of higher standards in the lo-
County Board of Education is charged with the
cal governance of public schools.
Jeff Morris, 2009; Carol Lindstrom, 2013; D.T.
power of authority to maintain, finance, and make policies to govern the public schools within its jurisdiction. The superintendent is appointed by the board and is charged with the responsibility of administering the public school program of the Douglas County Board of Education.
Members of the 2014 Board of Education and their election districts are: Janet Kelley, District Three, Chair; Jeff Morris, District Five, Vice Chair; Carol Lindstrom, District One; D.T. Jackson, District Two; and Dr. Sam Haskell, District Four. Dr. Gordon Pritz is the Superintendent.
The Douglas County Board of Education first earned the “School Board of Distinction� status in 2010 from the Georgia School Boards Association and continues to hold the
Members of the Douglas County Board of Education have a combined total of 33 years of service at the end of 2014. All are current
Jackson, 2011; and Dr. Sam Haskell, 1997. Regular meetings of the Board are scheduled on the first and third Monday of each month (with exceptions) in the Board Room of the Central Office Administrative Building, 9030 Highway 5, Douglasville, Georgia. Exceptions to the regularly set dates are primarily based on school system holidays. Board meetings are called to order at 6:00 p.m., and then move directly into executive
on training requirements for Board members
session. At 7:00 p.m. the public session is re-
in Georgia. Terms of Board members began
convened.
Board Meetings
HELD THE FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH* Central Office Administrative Building (9030 Highway 5) (*with exceptions)
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Official 2013-2014 School Calendar Aug. 6
First Student Day
Feb. 6
Progress Report for Elementary and Middle
Sept. 1
Holiday for All: System Closed
Feb. 11
½ Day Early Release, All Students: ½ Day Prof. Learning
Sept. 8
Progress Report for Elementary and Middle
Feb. 12-16 Student /Staff Holiday (Except 240 Day Employees)
Sept. 23
½ Day Early Release, All Students: ½ Day Prof. Learning
FTE Count
Oct. 7
FTE Count
Mar. 5
Oct. 9
End of Grading Period
Mar. 13
End of Grading Period
Mar. 23
Report Cards Issued
Apr. 3
½ Day Early Release, All Students: ½ Day Prof. Learning
Oct. 10-13 Student/Staff Holidays (Except 240 Day Employees) Oct. 20
Report Cards Issued
Nov. 4
½ Day Early Release, All Students: ½ Day Prof. Learning
Nov. 12
Progress Report for Elementary and Middle
Nov. 24-25 Student /Staff Holidays (Except 240 Day Employees) Nov. 24
240 FD *2
Nov. 25
240 FD *1
Nov. 26-28 Holidays for All: System Closed Dec. 19
Semester Ends (90 Day Semester)
Dec. 22-Jan. 1 Holidays for All: System Closed Jan. 2
Student/Staff Holiday (Except 240 Day Employees, 240 FD *3)
Jan. 5
190, 205, 210, 215 Employees Return
Jan. 6
Students Return, Second Semester Begins
Apr. 6-10 Holidays for All: System Closed Apr. 22
Progress Report for Elementary and Middle
May 19-22 ½ Day High School Early Release May 21, 22 ½ Day Early Release, All Students May 22
Last Student Day (90 Day Second Semester)
May 25
Holiday for All: System Closed
May 26
Post Planning
May 27*
Post Planning (190 FD *3)
May 28*
Post Planning (190 FD *2)
May 29*
Post Planning (190 FD *1)
FD* = *May be used as furlough days (FD) as needed. FD* 3 will be first
Jan. 12
Report Cards Issued
eliminated, if budget allows. Any designated Holiday, Holiday Period, or
Jan. 19
Holiday for All: System Closed
Teacher Day may be used as Make-Up Day(s).
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Student Discipline The purpose of the Douglas County School
System’s Discipline Code is as follows: To ensure an environment for teaching and learning
which is protected from disruption and ha-
expectation need not be written for every con-
that is appropriate at all times.
fects the orderly mission of the school.
occurred in 2013 based on Georgia State De-
ceivable variation of behavior that directly af-
Local school administrators have broad
rassment; to provide information to students
discretion to determine consequences for stu-
pected student conduct) of the school system
range of consequences for misconduct that
and parents about rules and regulations (exand possible penalties for violations of these rules and regulations; to provide uniform ad-
ministrative and disciplinary procedures in the
local schools; to provide for enforcement of school disciplinary rules when the student is on school property, in attendance at school or
at any school sponsored activity or engages at
any time or place in conduct that has a direct effect on maintaining order and discipline in the schools.
These rules are designed to notify students
dent misconduct at the local school level. The can be assigned by a local school administrator may include without limitation, student
conference, parent conference, before or after
school detention, In-School Suspension, Sat-
urday School, Out-of-School Suspension up to 10 days per incident, referral to a Student
Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing which may result in Long-Term Suspension or expulsion and,
depending upon the severity of the offense, law enforcement officials may be contacted.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to
as to the types and range of behavior expec-
inform their children that certain acts of mis-
may not have been included. Consequently,
explain to your child(ren) that for certain acts
tations. Every specific variation of conduct
students should expect to be disciplined for misconduct that is so obviously inappropriate,
particularly in light of societal expectations and
the scope of these expectations that a specific
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A significant rewrite of the discipline code partment of Education guidance. The discipline code can be found in the Student Handbook and at the Douglas County School System website: www.douglas.k12. ga.us in the Policy Manual. Look Under section J Students, subsections JD and JDD. Please review this information with your child to reinforce the need for appropriate behavior.
Parent Portal Many difficulties with student behavior are preceded by poor attendance and low grades. Please be aware you can closely track your child’s attendance and academic performance online at your school through Parent Portal. On DCSS website go to Parent then to In-
conduct could result in legal charges. Please
finite campus – Parent Portal. Follow instruc-
of underage sexual conduct and other crimes,
lunch number (student ID)/date of birth.
sponsibility of the student and the student’s
updated through your attendance clerk or re-
a minor may be tried as an adult. It is the re-
parents/guardians to demonstrate behavior
tions. You will need your child’s social security/ Also please keep your contact information cords clerk at the school.
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CHAPEL HILL HIGH
BEULAH ELEMENTARY
CHAPEL HILL MIDDLE
6500 Alexander Parkway Douglasville, GA 30135 Nathan Hand, Principal - Grades: 9-12 770.651.6000 / FAX 770.920.4514 3536 Bankhead Highway Lithia Springs, GA 30122 Melanie Manley, Principal - Grades: K-5 770.651.3100 / FAX 770.651.3103 9999 Parkway South Douglasville, GA 30135 Melissa Joe, Principal - Grades K-5 770.651.3000 / FAX 770.651.3013 1150 Burnt Hickory Road Douglasville, GA 30134 Dr. Stefanie Cosper, Principal - Grades: K-5 770.651.3300 / FAX 770.651.3317
BILL ARP ELEMENTARY
6550 Alexander Parkway Douglasville, GA 30135 Julie Pierce, Principal - Grades: K-5 770.651.3200 / FAX 770.920.4213
BRIGHT STAR ELEMENTARY
8277 Connally Drive Douglasville, GA 30134 Dr. Kacia Thompson, Principal - Grades: K-5 770.651.3500 / FAX 770.920.4348 4433 Coursey Lake Road Douglasville, GA 30135 Robert Blevins, Principal - Grades: K-5 770.651.3600 / FAX 770.920.4254 4899 Chapel Hill Road Douglasville, GA 30135 Sean Kelly, Principal - Grades: 9-12 770.651.6200 / FAX 770.947.7512 3989 Chapel Hill Road Douglasville, GA 30135 Dr. Jolene Morris, Principal - Grades: 6-8 770.651.5000 / FAX 770.920.4242
CHESTNUT LOG MIDDLE
2544 Pope Road Douglasville, GA 30135 Dr. Nicole Hayes, Principal - Grades: 6-8 770.651.5100 / FAX 770.651.5103
COLLEGE AND CAREER INSTITUTE
6300 John West Road Douglasville, GA 30134 Dale McGill, Principal - Grades: K-5 770.651.3400 / FAX 770.651.3403
4600 Timber Ridge Drive, Building D Douglasville, GA 30135 Mandy Johnson, Director of College & Career Programs 770.947.7690 / FAX 770.947.3896
5866 Dorsett Shoals Road Douglasville, GA 30135 Cher Algarin, Principal - Grades: K-5 770.651.3700 / FAX 770.920.4263 8705 Campbellton Street Douglasville, GA 30134 Dr. Tim Scott, Principal - Grades: 9-12 770.651.6500 / FAX 770.920.4456
EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY
8266 Connally Drive Douglasville, GA 30134 Sean Roach, Principal - Grades: K-5 770.651.3800 / FAX 770.920.4086
FACTORY SHOALS ELEMENTARY
2375 Mount Vernon Road Lithia Springs, GA 30122 Tommy Shadinger, Principal - Grades: K-5 770.651.3900 / FAX 770.920.4377
FACTORY SHOALS MIDDLE
3301 Shoals School Road Douglasville, GA 30135 Angela Carter, Principal - Grades: 6-8 770.651.5800 / FAX 770.920.4356
FAIRPLAY MIDDLE
8311 Highway 166 Douglasville, GA 30135 Yvonne Kidney, Principal - Grades: 6-8 770.651.5300 / FAX 770.651.5303
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SCHOOL SYSTEM - 9030 Highway 5 | Douglasville, GA 30134 | Phone: 770.651.2000 | School Zones: 770.651.2400 HOLLY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
MT. CARMEL ELEMENTARY
STEWART MIDDLE
LITHIA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
NEW MANCHESTER ELEMENTARY
SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY
4909 West Chapel Hill Road Douglasville, GA 30135 Sheila Miller, Principal - Grades: K-5 770.651.4000 / FAX 770.947.7615 6946 Florence Drive Lithia Springs, GA 30122 William Marchant, Principal - Grades: K-5 770.651.4100 / FAX 770.732.2699
LITHIA SPRINGS HIGH
2520 East County Line Road Lithia Springs, GA 30122 Dr. Garrick Askew, Principal - Grades: 9-12 770.651.6700 / FAX 770.732.2644
MASON CREEK ELEMENTARY
3400 Johnston Road Winston, GA 30187 Kathleen French, Principal - Grades K-5 770.651.4900 / FAX 770.920.4282
MASON CREEK MIDDLE
7777 Mason Creek Road Winston, GA 30187 Eric Collins, Principal - Grades 6-8 770.651.2500 FAX 770.920.4278
MIRROR LAKE ELEMENTARY
2613 Tyson Road Villa Rica, GA 30180 Susan Calderara, Principal - Grades: K-5 770.651.4300 / FAX 770.947.3842
2356 Fairburn Road Douglasville, GA 30135 Tracey Seymour, Principal - Grades: K-5 770.651.4200 / FAX 770.920.4471 2242 Old Lower River Road Douglasville, GA 30135 Alesia Stanley, Principal - Grades: K-5 770.651.4400 / FAX 770.947.3830
NEW MANCHESTER HIGH
4925 Highway 92/166 Douglasville, GA 30135 Constance Craft, Principal - Grades: 9-12 770.651.2700 / FAX 770.489.3192
NORTH DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY
8138 Malone Street Douglasville, GA 30134 Dewayne Jackson, Principal - Grades: 6-8 770.651.5400 / FAX 770.920.4229 2505 East County Line Road Lithia Springs, GA 30122 Dr. Teresa Martin, Principal - Grades: K-5 770.651.4600 / FAX 770.651.4603
TURNER MIDDLE
7101 Turner Drive Lithia Springs, GA 30122 Kwame Carr, Principal - Grades: 6-8 770.651.5500 / FAX 770.651.5503
1630 Dorris Road Douglasville, GA 30134 Fran Davis, Principal - Grades: K-5 770.651.4800 / FAX 770.920.4590
WINSTON ELEMENTARY
2300 Shoals School Road Douglasville, GA 30135 Dr. Donita Cullen, Academic Coordinator 770.651.6475 / FAX 770.651.6488
YEAGER MIDDLE SCHOOL
PERFORMANCE LEARNING CENTER
SOUTH DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY
8299 Highway 166 Douglasville, GA 30135 Casey Duffey, Principal - Grades: K-5 770.651.4500 / FAX 770.651.4503
7465 Highway 78 Winston, GA 30187 Dawn Taylor, Principal - Grades: K-5 770.651.4700 / FAX 770.651.4703 4000 Kings Highway Douglasville, GA 30135 Dr. Fred Ervin, Principal - Grades: 6-8 770.651.5600 / FAX 770.947.7374
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Student Dress Code
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he Douglas County School System expects every student to dress and be groomed in accordance with acceptable community standards of cleanliness, good taste and appropriateness. The established standard has been
set to discourage clothing that may be a distraction to the learning environment and possible safety of students. It is not the Douglas County School Systems intent to thwart self-expression or exercise unreasonable control over students, however, current trends seem to favor certain modes of dress which are inappropriate for school, causing distractions to the learning environment. In the final analysis, the Principal has the right to interpret that which negates a reasonable standard of conduct and appearance.
ELEMENTARY DRESS CODE Every student enrolled in Douglas County Schools is expected to observe a standard of grooming and dress consistent with the level of formality of the school setting. Certain items of dress are not considered appropriate and therefore, are not acceptable, and could result in a child having to call parents at home or work to bring more appropriate clothing. Examples include (but are not limited to) the following: Hats, visors, hoods pulled up, sweat bands, skull caps, bandanas or other head garments including non-prescription sunglasses worn inside the building; Beach or shower shoes, bare feet, flip flops or rubber and/or metal cleats are not allowed in school or on buses; Shoes with any type of wheels or other rolling apparatus; Clothing that shows the bare midriff,
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bare back or the bare shoulders. Tank tops; (Shoulders must be covered;
The school administration reserves the right to determine if a student’s
arm holes tight fitting) are permitted only for students in K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
dress, hairstyle, etc. are too casual, too revealing, or too distracting from
grades. Tank tops are not permitted in 4th and 5th grades; See-through or
the learning environment to be considered appropriate for school. The
mesh clothing unless worn over other apparel; Clothing or articles adver-
health and safety of all students will be taken into consideration when mak-
tising or displaying the insignia of drugs, tobacco, or alcoholic beverages
ing decisions regarding appropriate/inappropriate attire Including the tuck-
shall be prohibited; Clothing with profane or obscene language or symbols
ing in of shirt tails.
displayed, or clothing which promotes violence; Gang related appearance,
APPROVED FOR SCHOOL WEAR:
clothing or objects are prohibited; All pants which are not worn at the waist; Heavy coats or raincoats inside buildings and classrooms; Heavy chains or dog collars around the waist or neck, or attached to a wallet; Shorts, dresses and skirts that are too tight, too short, (five inches from the top of the kneecap) or not worn at the waist are not permitted; Pajamas, bedroom shoes or other sleepwear; Holes or patches above the knee. Good taste and good judgement should be used by parents and students alike in the selection of school dress. Many “fads” in dress are not appropriate. The school administration reserves the right to determine if certain other items are too casual, too revealing or too distracting from the learning environment to be considered appropriate for school. Health and safety of all students will be taken into consideration when making decisions regarding appropriate/inappropriate attire, including the tucking of shirts.
MIDDLE/HIGH DRESS CODE The Douglas County School District dress code requires students to dress “in a manner that is conducive to a good learning environment.” In the selection of school dress, parents and students should exercise good taste and good judgement. Many “fads” in dress are not appropriate
Pants. Appropriate wear would include dress pants, khakis, jeans, and/
or warm-ups that are size appropriate, worn at the waist and are hemmed or cuffed.
Shorts. Shorts that are size appropriate, worn at the waist, are hemmed
and are not more than three inches from the top of the knee are appropriate. Skirts and dresses. Skirts must be worn at waistline, hemmed and
no more than three inches from the top of the knee. Dresses must have sleeves and be no more than three inches from the top of the knee. Slits
in dresses or skirts must be no more than three inches from the top of the knee. Skirts over leggings must meet the three inch rule.
Shirts and blouses. Long or short sleeved, dress shirt, T-shirt, polo
type shirt, sweaters and sweatshirts which are size appropriate. Shirttails must be below the belt line even with arms raised above the head or when the student is seated; for males shirt tails must be tucked into the pants.
Shoes. Students must wear appropriate shoes (ex: dress, tennis, sandals,
clogs). Rubber and/or metal cleats are not allowed in school or on buses.
Undergarments. Appropriate undergarments must be worn at all
times. Undergarments of any type must not be exposed.
Accessories. Belts are optional and, if worn, are to be proper length
for school. Therefore, student dress should reflect neatness, cleanliness and
tucked into belt loops. Belts may be required for students having difficulty
should not distract or cause disruption in the educational process of school.
with wearing pants at the waist.
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NOT APPROVED FOR SCHOOL WEAR: • Pants that touch the ground or floor; • Wide legged pants, skin-tight pants; form-fitting clothing; • Holes above the knee; • Pants, dresses, skirts, shorts, and shirts that have frayed ends; • See-through clothing; • Sleeveless shirts, dresses, halter tops, tank tops and spaghetti straps; • Deep-scooped necklines; • Clothing that shows the bare midriff, bare back or the bare shoulders; • Rubber and/or metal cleats, bare feet; pajamas, bedroom shoes, or other sleepwear; • Articles of clothing which advertise or display the symbols of drugs, tobacco products or alcoholic beverages; • Clothing which displays or implies profane, vulgar, obscene or racially offensive language, symbols or sexual innuendo; • Emblems, insignias, writing, graphics, pictures, badges, tattoos or other symbols where the effect thereof is to unreasonably attract the attention or cause disruption of a class or disruption or interference with the operation of the school; • Hats, sunglasses and caps, visors, sweatbands, skull caps, do rags, headbands and bandanas etc. (All hats and caps shall be properly stored during the school day); • Large coats and hoods may not be worn in the school building. (Hoods on sweatshirts must not be pulled up on head); • Chains hanging from wallets or clothing; dog collars or electronic belt buckles; • Display or wearing of any gang articles, paraphernalia or clothing that can be construed as being gang related (e.g., bandanas, sweat bands, head
rags, T-shirts, jerseys, jackets, etc.); • Jewelry that is offensive; distracts or is studded or pointed, including “grills” and heavy chains; • Unnatural colored hair or any hairstyle which causes a distraction to the learning environment; • Visible piercing type jewelry or paraphernalia (other than the ears) including tongue piercing is not allowed; • Handwriting on clothing or body; • Clothing worn in a manner inconsistent with the intended design (ex.: exposure of clothing designed and sold as undergarments, rolled up pants legs, bandanas used as belts, etc.). • Shoes with any type of wheels or other rolling apparatus. Exceptions: Uniforms for school related activities are acceptable if approved by school administrators. Female cheerleaders must wear warmups under cheerleading uniforms except during games and pep rallies. School administrators may alter the dress code for special occasions or extracurricular activities. Parents of students who require an exemption from the dress code for religious, cultural, or short-term medical reasons may make application to the principal. These guidelines were developed to give parents and students a clear understanding of what is expected in the school setting. If you have questions, please contact the principal of your child’s school. Consequences for failure to comply: The administration will determine consequences. These may include dress modification, parent notification, counseling or In School Suspension. Refusal to comply with the dress code, repeated offenses, or violations of severe nature may result in a higher degree of discipline.
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Bus Conduct Rules any electronic devices during the operation of a
STUDENT DISCIPLINE
1st Offense - Driver will first request the stu-
school bus in a manner that might interfere with
The school bus is an extension of the class-
dent to correct his/her behavior and counsel with
the school bus communications’ equipment or
room. The school day begins when the student
the student after the other students are off the
the school bus driver’s operation of the bus.
enters the bus and ends when the student leaves
bus.
NOTE: If a student is found to have engaged
the bus. It is the responsibility of the Principal (not
2nd Offense - Driver will file a *Safety Referral
in bullying or physical assault or battery of anoth-
the driver) to determine and enforce disciplinary
form with the Principal or the school’s designated
er person on the school bus, the policy requires
actions and notify the parents. Student manage-
discipline administrator.
a meeting of the parent or guardian and district
ment has as its objective securing desirable be-
officials for the purpose of forming a school bus
havior from all students riding the bus.
Serious or Major Offenses (Level 1 & 2)
behavior contract for the student. Contract pro-
Bus misconduct falls into two categories: 1)
visions must provide for appropriate progressive
general violation of bus conduct rules, and (2) se-
discipline and may include assigned seating, on-
rious misconduct.
going parental involvement and suspension from
STUDENT DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
riding the bus. School bus contracts can be used
More serious or major offenses will result in moving to the 2nd Offense step or may require immediate attention by the Principal and/or Law Enforcement, or Resource Officer. Level 2 offenses are behaviors of a less serious nature, but serious
To protect the safety and well-being of all rid-
enough to merit involvement by the school prin-
for other infractions as well.
ers, students must follow bus conduct rules. Stu-
NOTICE
cipal to correct on the first violation event. A Level
dents who insist on violating the Bus Conduct
1 offense requires immediate attention by the
Rules will be disciplined as follows:
Principal and/or Law Enforcement, or Resource
General or Minor Offenses (Level 3)
Officer. Examples of Level 1 offenses include (but
Douglas County School System facilities and school buses are monitored by video/audio surveillance equipment. Video and audio tape may
Behavior such as chewing gum, talking loudly,
are not limited to) weapons, illegal substances,
be released to law enforcement officials and for
standing while the bus is in motion, bringing food
assault, threats or intimidating behavior towards
official school business.
or beverages on the bus, cell phone use, etc. is
BUS SUSPENSION
another student, bus driver, or bus monitor.
considered a general or minor offense. Prior to
Level 2 - 1st Offense - Driver files a Safety
A student found guilty of certain offenses may
turning in a *Safety Referral form, the driver will
Referral form with the Principal or the school’s
be suspended from the bus for a period up to the
attempt to resolve less serious problems him/
designated discipline administrator identifying
remainder of the school year.
herself.
the student involved and the offense.
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Bus Conduct Rules Level 1 - 1st Offense - Driver notifies Transportation to have the Principal or designated dis-
Emergency Suspension of School Activities
BUS LOADING ZONES Bus loading zones at the schools are restricted
cipline administrator meet the bus or, depending
Abnormal conditions sometimes occur which
to school buses only during the 30 minutes im-
on severity of incident, calls for law enforcement
require temporary suspension of school activi-
mediately before and after school. Cars in the bus
officers to come to the bus’ location.
ties. These possible conditions include inclement
lanes present a serious safety hazard for students.
SEVERE WEATHER/EMERGENCY CLOSING OF SCHOOLS
weather (ice and snow storms); failure of power,
To protect students, unauthorized vehicles in bus
gas, or water supply, and breakdown of heating
loading zones are subject to ticketing.
system.
SERVICE PROVISIONS
When schools must be closed due to weather or emergency, metro Atlanta radio and television stations and local Comcast Cable Channel DCTV23 as well as CITI TV Channel 25 are asked
Some situations affect only one school while in other cases several or all Douglas County Schools
to broadcast the announcement no later than
may be involved. In all instances the safety, wel-
6:30 a.m., if possible. Information will be posted
fare, and health of students and employees are
on our website at www.douglas.k12.ga.us, sent
the basic factors considered in making a decision
to Notify Me subscribers and made available on
as to whether or not to suspend temporarily the
our ParentLink app for cellular smart phones. You
normal activities of a school day.
may also find information on the DCSS Twitter (@DCGASchools) and Facebook (https://www.
The Superintendent has the responsibility of
• Bus service is provided to and from a student’s home and school. Service to other locations, such as after school daycare/babysitter, is provided only if the destination is located within the student’s assigned school district. Bus service is not provided to or from business locations (other than daycare). No exceptions. • Bus conduct rules must be obeyed. Failure to do so may result in suspension of bus privileges.
making decisions on suspension of school ac-
• Parents are responsible for their children go-
tivities. If the Superintendent is not available, a
ing to and from the bus stop and while waiting at
Please listen for these announcements and
person designated by the Superintendent will
the bus stop.
keep all school system telephone lines clear for
assume this responsibility. School principals will
• Written permission from a parent, signed by
emergencies. Any designated Holiday, Holiday
be notified of such action by the most expedi-
the principal, is required for a child to ride a bus
Period, or Teacher Day may be used as Make-Up
ent direct means, either by telephone or personal
on which he is not assigned or to leave the bus at
Day(s) as needed.
contact.
a stop other than his assigned stop.
facebook.com/douglascountyschools?fref=ts) accounts.
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• Students must be at their designated bus stop when the bus arrives. Buses cannot wait for latecomers. • Only authorized persons may board or ride a school bus. • Items too large to fit in a student’s lap, glass, weapons, firecrackers, pets, gum, drinks, food or candy, electronic devices, and hazardous materials are not permitted on the bus.
BUS STOPS • Drivers are not permitted to deviate from their route without permission from a route supervisor. • State regulations require bus stops to be spaced at least one-tenth (.1) mile or more apart. Exceptions are allowed only in response to a safety hazard.
SAFE RIDING
Safety Rules for Students 1. Dress for the weather – umbrella and raincoat for rain; coat and gloves when cold. 2. Never stand or play in the road. Wait for the bus a safe distance from the road. 3. Always use the handrail when boarding or leaving the bus. 4. Remain seated and keep head/hands inside when the bus is moving. Your seat is designed to protect you in the event of an accident. 5. Never try to reach for anything under or beside a bus. Ask your driver for help. 6. Observe silence when approaching and while stopped for railroad crossings so the driver can hear if a train is coming.
• Buses are not permitted to travel on closed or flooded roads. Bus stops
7. Look carefully before crossing the road. Do not assume a car will stop
served by such a road will be temporarily relocated to the closest safe loca-
for you – wait to be sure it is stopped before crossing. Watch for your driver’s
tion. Service will be restored once conditions permit.
signal before crossing the road.
• Bus stops on the routes are not always the same as the previous year.
8. Always cross in front of the bus – NEVER behind it!
Buses are not to be routed on private property (this includes most mobile home parks and apartment complexes). • A student will be returned to school if it is obvious there is no one home and the norm is for someone to be at home. • If a student has no key, objects to disembarking the bus, or if the stop/ home looks different than usual, the driver will radio for instructions from the school administrator. • If the normal routine is for no one to be at home or at the stop, the student will be allowed to disembark alone. Parents can help us by: • Making sure your child is at the bus stop five minutes early. • Review bus safety rules with your child and stress the necessity of observing them. • Teaching your child to obey the bus driver. • Cooperating with school officials and school bus drivers regarding appropriate conduct of your child at the bus stop and on the bus. • Helping your student understand that student behavior on school buses is considered an extension of classroom behavior. • Educating your children on the rules of school bus safety. • Reminding your child to walk on the sidewalk, or the shoulder of the road, on the way to the bus stop and not on the traveled portion of the road. • Reminding your child to wait in a safe place, well off the road, until the bus comes to a stop. • Students should not move toward the bus until the bus and all traffic have stopped. Students should stop and look before crossing the road when preparing to board or depart the bus. It is very important to look – do not expect approaching traffic to stop. • Periodically remind your child of the importance of mannerly and orderly behavior at the bus stop. Periodically check on students at the bus stop. • Accompanying very young children to the bus stop and meeting them on their return from school when possible. 2014 - 2015 STUDENT & PARENT GUIDE | WWW.DOUGLAS.K12.GA.US | DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
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Partners in Education Businesses, church groups and civic clubs
Any business or organization in the Douglas
• An opportunity to become known in the
across Douglas County are making a positive
County area is invited to participate in the PIE
school community as well as the business com-
impact on the academic success of students.
program. There are no dues or fees to become an
munity
Through the Partners in Education (PIE) program
active Partner in Education. The only thing need-
the community is able to share their expertise,
ed is an interest in student achievement and the
time, talent, ideas and experiences that enrich
willingness to become involved in the program.
students and contribute to their success.
Opportunities to participate in PIE are virtually
During the 2013-2014 school year there were over 550 active PIE partnerships, each contributing to the Douglas County School System’s Mis-
unlimited. A few ways that partners often choose to become involved are:
• Assist/support school activities
individual human, material and financial resourc-
• Provide tutoring and classroom help
es. In 2012-2013, just over 500 partnerships were
•
in place.
certificates/awards
for
academic
achievement, attendance, and good citizenship
Students, staff and community have been
• Bring your skills into the classroom for a Ca-
served by the Douglas County Partners in Edu-
reer Day or to teach employment readiness and
cation program for over two decades. All PIE
present on curriculum-related topics
relationships are individually designed to have a positive impact on student achievement; cultivate
• Positive impact on employee morale from participating in the program A business or organization can partner with one school or multiple schools and/or partner with the school district on a specific program or
sion, Vision and Goals for students based on their
Give
• Recognition in school and community publications
• Be a judge for a Science Fair, Math Fair, Spelling or Geography Bee
the leadership potential of system employees,
• Donate supplies and equipment
students and parents; and build communities of
• Award mini-grants to teachers
lifelong learners. School partners work to recog-
• Provide Teacher of the Year recognition and/
initiative. To become a partner, contact the principal of a school to discuss your interest in the program or contact Douglas County School System Community Relations Director Karen Stroud at karen. stroud@douglas.k12.ga.us or 770.651.2037. The Partners in Education Committee oversees the program and is comprised of business representatives and representatives from several schools. Ms. Vicki Harshbarger, GreyStone Power Corporation, currently serves as the Chairman
nize and reciprocate the contributions of the busi-
or host teacher appreciation events
of the committee. Those interested in serving
ness partners. Each year school staff and business
Direct benefits of participating in the PIE pro-
on the committee may contact Ms. Harshbarger
staff develop a comprehensive plan that will have an impact on student achievement.
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gram include:
• A better educated workforce
at GreyStone at 770.370.2039 or Mrs. Stroud at 770.651.2037.
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ten during the 2014-2015 school year.
connection or pending disconnection. Both the
ing for the upcoming school year. The 2014-2015
The following information/documentation is
school year begins on Wednesday, August 6th,
required to enroll your child as a student in the
and we want to assist you in making new stu-
Douglas County School System. Registration will
If you own: You must bring your CURRENT
dent enrollment efficient and easy. Kindergarten
not be completed until the documents are pro-
mortgage statement or tax bill and a CURRENT
students and those new to the Douglas County
vided.
utility or connection receipt. Utility bills must be
School System will need to enroll at the Central
• Certified Copy of the Birth Certificate
Registration Center located at 4841 Highway 5
• Georgia Immunization Form 3231
(the former Bill Arp Elementary School site), five
• Georgia Eye, Ear, Dental and BMI Form 3300
miles south of Interstate 20. Student registration
• Student’s Social Security Card or Waiver
is open year round, Monday through Friday from
• Parent/Legal Guardian’s Photo ID
8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30
• Custody/Guardianship Papers (if applicable)
p.m. Parents/legal guardians must register at the
• Last Report Card (if applicable) Showing Pro-
Central Registration Center before a student is
motion • Discipline history for Middle and High School
enrolled in their home school. For students currently enrolled in our system, school records will
Students • Student’s Transcript for all High School Stu-
move up to the next grade or the appropriate school for their attendance zone. We encourage
• Proof of Residency - The following items are
no more than 30 days old, and they may not indicate disconnection or pending disconnection. Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, all seventh graders and new students entering Georgia schools in grades 7 through 12 will be required to have the Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) and the Meningococcal vaccine prior to returning to school. Additional information, including downloadable forms, may be obtained at the Douglas dent Services section at www.douglas.k12.ga.us. Parents/legal guardians who have the com-
accepted as proof of residency:
avoid long lines.
parent or legal guardian’s name.
County School System website under the Stu-
dents
all parents/legal guardians to register early to
lease agreement and the utility bill must be in the
Children entering kindergarten for the first
If you rent: You must bring a CURRENT
pleted forms and required documents will move
time must be five (5) years of age on or before
lease agreement and a CURRENT utility bill or
quickly through the registration process. Contact
September 1st. A child must be born on or before
connection receipt. Utility bills must be no more
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Safety and Emergency Preparedness
T
The mission of the Douglas County
As a part of our continued efforts to provide a
nity’s response to potential threats. Crisis and
School System is to provide a qual-
safe environment for our students and staff, last
Safety Plans are developed each year at the
ity education for all students in a
year we installed video secure access (buzz-in)
District and School level and approved by the
safe, supportive environment. A safe and effec-
systems in each of our elementary and middle
Georgia Emergency Management Agency and
tive learning environment is paramount to the
schools. The main entrance to each school is
the Georgia Office of Homeland Security. Crisis
success of students. The safety of our students
equipped with a security camera and intercom.
and Safety Plans provide step-by-step guides
and staff members is the highest priority of our
After the start of each school day, doors are
for how principals and administrators should
school system and many measures are in place
locked and all parents and visitors are required
respond to a wide variety of scenarios ranging
and monitored to keep students and staff safe
to push an intercom button and state their name
from tornados and fire to hazardous material
on a daily basis. Such measures include: photo
and the purpose of their visit prior to gaining en-
spills. Flexibility in the event of an emergency is a
ID badges for all employees, security cameras
try into the school. School staff makes a visual
key component of each school’s plan.
in all schools, School Resource Officers in each
and verbal determination prior to granting visi-
conduct response drills several times during the
middle and high school, BLAST (Bringing Life
tors access to the school. In addition, all visitors
school year. While most know that schools con-
and Skills Together) officers assigned to each
will continue to be asked to provide photo iden-
duct fire drills, schools also have severe weather
elementary school, AED’s (Automated External
tification, sign in and wear a visitor badge while
drills, bomb threat drills and lock down drills in
Defibrillators) located in each school, hand held
in the school.
order to respond should the need arise.
metal detectors in middle and high schools,
Being prepared for a crisis or emergency is as
It is imperative that schools be able to con-
identification required for student checkout,
important as providing a safe environment on a
tact parents in the event of emergency or crisis.
requiring all visitors to sign in, and video sur-
daily basis. It is important that our parents and
Having accurate and current phone numbers,
veillance on school buses. We maintain a great
community know that our schools are prepared
including cell phones and email addresses on
working relationship with our local sheriff, police
in the event of an emergency or crisis. We work
file at all times at school is vital for emergency
and fire department, which is vital to ensuring
closely with federal, state and local emergency
notification purposes. The school district uses a
the safety of our students.
management agencies in planning our commu-
mass notification systems called ParentLink and
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NotifyMe to keep parents informed about urgent issues. The systems use the parent contact information on file to send phone calls, emails and/or text messages immediately when the need arises. If you have concerns about your child’s safety, please contact the principal of the school your child attends. An anonymous local School Safety Hot-Line has also been established to report knowledge of anyone or anything that could endanger the lives of students and/or faculty of any school. The local School Safety Hot-Line number is 770.651.2395. The Georgia Department of Education also provides a hotline, which will be answered by a staff member or the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The State Safety Hot-Line number is 1.877.SAY.STOP. Through careful planning, training, and drills, as well as our partnerships with local law enforcement, fire departments, EMT, and the community, we will continue to make safety in our schools our top priority.
Keep Informed
About Important School and District Information Douglas County School System parents, staff and community members have several ways to receive important information from schools and the district. NotifyMe Subscribers: Urgent or important email and/or text messages will be sent to those who sign up for the NotifyMe service on the front page of the district website: www.douglas.k12.ga.us. This is an “opt in” service and only those who sign up will be notified. News Articles on Website: Urgent or important news articles are posted at the top of the news column on the front page of our website: www.douglas.k12.ga.us. ParentLink app for smart phones: The ParentLink app can be downloaded for iPhones or Android phones to have information available in the palm of the hand. In addition to urgent or important messages, parents can check student grades, attendance, assignments, messages, account balances and more. The app can also be used to quickly report an incident that involves your child or staff. You can leave a voice mail or create a text – either of which can be sent anonymously. ParentLink calls, emails and/or text messages: Be sure to update your school contact information to have access to important information. Include your cell phone number to be able to receive calls while away from home. Leading and Learning Publication: The Douglas County Sentinel publishes an insert entitled, “Leading and Learning” for the School System each month.
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Random Drug Testing
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The Douglas County School System implements random drug testing of high school students. Any students participating in privileged activities will be subject to random drug testing at
1st offense - 25 day suspension from privilege 2nd offense - 1 year suspension from privilege 3rd offense - Permanent suspension from privilege
any point during the school year. Privileged activities include but are not
Before returning to the privileged activity, the student must submit to
limited to any interscholastic activity, such as sports, any interscholastic
another drug test paid for by the student. Any positive results at the time
extracurricular activity, such as band or clubs, and student parking on
of the follow up test will be considered the student’s second positive
campus. In short, any student involved in any extracurricular activity will
drug test result. A copy of the official policy can be found in the student
be subject to random drug testing.
handbook and on the Douglas County School System web site www.
For the past eight years, testing has been conducted at all high
douglas.k12.ga.us.
schools on a random basis. An independent lab conducts all tests in the
A safe and effective learning environment is paramount to the suc-
presence of a school administrator. Students are selected using a com-
cess of students. Drug use and abuse are detrimental to the physical,
puter generated random numbering system provided by the indepen-
emotional and mental well being of students. Drug abuse seriously in-
dent lab. A student’s refusal to test is treated as a positive test result. The
terferes with the academic and athletic performance of students and
tests measure the following drugs: marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines,
creates an unhealthy learning environment. The Random Drug Testing
methamphetamines, and opiates. The test results are instant, with the
Program will have a positive effect on our schools, community and stu-
exception of steroids. Any positive results are forwarded to a Medical
dents by serving as a deterrent and offering assistance to students who
Review Officer who will determine through an interview with the parents
have drug issues. An important element of the program is the availability
or guardian if there is a valid medical reason for the drug to be in the
of student/parent counseling for any student who may test positive and
student’s system. The final result of the findings will be sent back to the
desire intervention. The Youth Against Violence program is an education
school administrator, who will notify the student and parents of the re-
program for at risk students supported by the Douglasville City Police
sults and consequences.
Department and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department. Students
Consequences of positive results range from a twenty five day suspension to permanent suspension from activity or privilege.
testing positive will have the opportunity to take advantage of the Youth Against Violence program.
Release of Information to Military Recruiters and Officials of Institutions of Higher Learning Federal legislation requires high schools to provide to military recruiters, upon request, access to high school students and information on those students. Both the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB Act) of 2001 and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 reflect these requirements. In accordance with those Acts, military recruiters are entitled to receive the name, address and telephone listing of high school students. The NCLB Act of 2001 also allows institutions of higher education access to the same information. A parent of a high school student may request that his or her child’s name, address and telephone listing not be released without prior written parental consent. Such requests must be made in writing and presented to the high school principal or his or her designee.
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Attendance Policy Increased educational accountability and changes in Georgia Law have led to a greater emphasis on school attendance. Outlined below is a summary of the attendance policy for
cal examination for service in the armed forces,
these children which meets the requirements
mandating absence from school.
as set forth in law. Any student who is subject
4. Religious holidays, necessitating absence from school.
to compulsory education requirements and is deemed to be truant is subject to progressive
the Douglas County School System for all stu-
5. Suspension from school or other actions
disciplinary consequences. Students who accu-
dents in grades K-12. Please read carefully and
by the school system that prohibits a child from
mulate more than 10 school days of unexcused
if you have questions, contact the principal of
attending school for a period of time.
absences in any semester may be ineligible
your child’s school.
6. One day for voter registration.
for an instructional permit or driver’s license.
Any time your child is absent or tardy to
7. Students sent home from school with
Students who already possess an instructional
school, you must provide within three days a
head lice will be excused for the day sent home
permit or driver’s license may have such sus-
written excuse stating the reason for the stu-
and one more day per occurrence. Any addi-
pended (O.C.G.A. 40-4-22).
dent’s absence. After the 10th day of absence
tional absences will be unexcused.
Any parent, guardian, or other person re-
due to illness, the excuse must come from a
8. Students will be counted present when
siding in this state who has control or charge
medical doctor. Students will be excused only
they are serving as pages of the Georgia Gen-
of a child or children enrolled in the Douglas
for the following reasons:
eral Assembly.
County School System who accumulates more
1. Personal illness or attendance in school
Students shall be in attendance for a mini-
than five (5) unexcused absences in violation of
endangers the health of the student or others
mum of one-half of the required instructional
the Compulsory Education Law, (O.C.G.A. 20-
or conditions rendering attendance impossible
time to be counted as present for the entire
2-690.1) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
or hazardous to student health or safety.
day.
upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a
2. A serious illness or death in a student’s
Every parent, guardian or other person re-
fine not less than $25.00 and not greater than
immediate family necessitating absence from
siding in Georgia is required either to enroll and
$100.00, imprisonment not to exceed 30 days,
school.
send children in their care and charge, between
community service or any combination of such
3. A court order or an order by a govern-
the ages of six and 16 to a public or private
penalties, at the discretion of the court having
mental agency, including a pre-induction physi-
school or provide a home study program for
jurisdiction.
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents/ guardians and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are outlined below:
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The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the District receives a request for ac-
cess: Parents/guardians or eligible students should submit to the school principal (or appropriate school official) a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent/guardian or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
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The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent/guardian or eligible student believes are
in writing of the correction; if the information contained in the record is determined not to be erroneous, the parent/guardian or eligible student may place a statement in the record commenting upon the contested information and stating the basis for disagreement. The statement shall thereafter be disclosed whenever the portion to which it relates is disclosed.
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The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the
extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent: One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the District has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent/guardian or student serving
inaccurate or misleading. A parent/guardian or eligible student who
on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or
believes the student’s record contains an error may request its correc-
assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school of-
tion by submitting a written explanation of the error and the basis for
ficial has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an
believing it to be in error to the principal or his/her designee, who shall
education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon
investigate and determine whether or not to amend the record. If the
request, the District discloses education records without consent to officials
matter cannot be resolved, a parent/guardian or eligible student may
of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
request a hearing pursuant to federal regulations at 34 C.F.R. § 99.2199.22 as well as applicable state regulations. If the hearing results in a determination that the record contained erroneous information, it shall
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be corrected and the parent/guardian or eligible student shall be informed
4
The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the Douglas County School District
to comply with the requirements of FERPA: The name and address of the
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Office that administers FERPA are: Family Policy
vides that the school district shall provide, on a
“Invasive Physical Examination” - Any medi-
Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Educa-
request made by military recruiters or an insti-
cal examination that involves the exposure of pri-
tion, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington,
tution of higher education, access to secondary
vate body parts, or any act during such examina-
D.C. 20202-4605
students addresses and telephone listings. Un-
tion that includes incision, insertion, or injection
less you, as a parent/guardian or eligible stu-
into the body, but does not include a hearing,
dent, request otherwise, this information may be
vision, or scoliosis screening.
Release of Directory Information The Douglas County School District has des-
disclosed to the public upon written request. You
“Personal Information” - Individually identifi-
ignated the following information as directory
have the right to refuse to allow all or any part of
able information including: (1) a student or par-
information:
the above information to be designated as di-
ent’s first and last name; (2) home address; (3)
rectory information and to be disclosed to the
telephone number; or (4) social security number.
1. Student’s name.
2. Student’s date of birth.
3. Student’s participation in official school clubs and sports. 4. Weight and height of student if he/she is a
public upon request. If you wish to exercise this right, you must notify the principal of the school at which the student is enrolled in writing within 15 days after the first day on school roll.
member of an athletic team. 5. Dates of attendance at the Douglas County School System schools. 6. Awards received during the time enrolled in the Douglas County School System. 7. Photographs
8. Program of Study
Requirements No student shall be required to submit to a survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals information concerning:
Protection Of Pupil Rights Amendment (Ppra) Definition of Terms Used in PPRA
1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent; 2. Mental or psychological problems of the
“Instructional Material” - Instructional mate-
student or the student’s family;
rial that is provided to a student, regardless of
3. Sex behavior or attitudes;
format, including printed or representational
4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or de-
9. School System Security Video/Audio Tapes
materials, audio-visual materials, and materials
except when tapes are used in a disciplinary, ju-
in electronic or digital formats (such as material
5. Critical appraisals of other individuals with
venile or criminal matter.
accessible through the Internet). The term does
whom respondents have close family relation-
not include academic tests or academic assess-
ships;
In addition to the directory information listed above the federal No Child Left Behind Act pro-
ments.
meaning behavior;
6. Legally recognized privileged or analogous
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act continued relationships, such as those of lawyers, physi-
of the items listed as (1) through (8). The re-
health and safety of the student, or of other
cians, and ministers;
quirements of PPRA do not apply to a survey
students.
7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or student’s parent; or 8. Income (other than that required by law
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administered to a student in accordance with
The parent of a student shall be notified
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
prior to the commencement of activities in-
(IDEA).
volving the collection, disclosure, or use of
to determine eligibility for participation in a
A parent of a student may, upon request,
program or for receiving financial assistance
inspect any instructional material used as part
under such program), without prior written
of the educational curriculum for the student.
consent of the parent or eligible student.
The Superintendent shall develop procedures
that information (or otherwise providing that
A parent of a student may, upon request,
for granting a request by a parent for reason-
information to others for that purpose). Such
inspect any survey created by a third party
able access to instructional material within a
notice shall offer the parent the opportunity to
containing one or more of the items listed as
reasonable period of time after the request is
inspect, upon request, any instrument used in
(1) through (8) above before the survey is ad-
received.
the collection of such information before the
personal information collected from students for the purpose of marketing or for selling
ministered or distributed by a school to a stu-
Parents shall be notified prior to the ad-
dent and may choose to opt the student out
ministration of physical examinations or
of participation in the survey. The Superinten-
screenings that the school may administer
dent shall develop procedures for: (1) granting
to students. This notice shall offer the parent
a request by a parent for reasonable access to
the opportunity to opt the student out of any
such survey within a reasonable period of time
non-emergency, invasive physical examination
after the request is received, and (2) making
or screening that is (1) required as a condition
collection, disclosure, or use, and (2) grant a
arrangements to protect student privacy in the
of attendance; (2) administered by the school
request by a parent for reasonable access to
event of the administration or distribution of
and scheduled by the school in advance; and
such instrument within a reasonable period of
a survey to a student containing one or more
(3) not necessary to protect the immediate
time after the request is received.
instrument is administered or distributed to a student and to opt the student out of such activities. The Superintendent shall develop procedures that: (1) make arrangements to protect student privacy in the event of such
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DC Cafeterias – Offering Healthy Meals at an Affordable Price The Douglas County School Nutrition Pro-
menus. Examples of items tested at last year’s
cure online payment system at www.paren-
gram knows that good nutrition and learning
forum include: chicken burrito bowl, black bean
tonline.net. The system prevents lost or stolen
go hand in hand! The School Nutrition Services
and corn salsa, and stuffed crust pizza.
money; secure transactions; accepts Visa or
department is made up of a team of food and
Meals offered to students are nutritious,
Master Card; available 24/7; accessible from
nutrition professionals that are dedicated to
inexpensive, and convenient for parents. The
any internet connection; check account balance
students’ health, well-being and their ability to
value of school meals is hard to beat! Take note,
and purchase history; low account balance noti-
learn. Everyone knows that hungry children do
as regular price lunch has increased slightly for
fication; automatic payment schedule; toll-free
not learn at their best. We support learning by
this school year.
phone and email support; and easily split funds
providing healthy meals that are appealing to
Please note: We receive federal reimburse-
students. Meals, extra food items and bever-
ment to offset the true cost for producing meals
ages sold or served at schools meet state and
for one breakfast and one lunch per day per
Free and reduced priced meal applications
federal requirements which are based on the
student served. No federal monies can be used
are sent home with students on the first day of
USDA Dietary Guidelines.
to subsidize the price of adult or second meals.
school. For faster processing, apply online at:
A choice of meals at breakfast and lunch are served each school day in all Douglas County Schools. Our daily lunch offerings include: 3-4
We also offer a simple, convenient and seStudent Meals
between siblings. There is a 5% fee per transaction with a $20 minimum required.
https://frapplications.douglas.k12.ga.us.
High School
Middle School
Elem. School
School Staff*
Visitor*
$3.25
$3.50
entrée options, 2 vegetables options, 2 fruit op-
Regular Price Lunch
$2.25
$2.25
$2.00
tions and 3 milk options.
Reduced Price Lunch
$0.40
$0.40
$0.40
Second Lunch
$3.25
$3.25
$3.25
$3.25
$3.50
ferings in the cafeterias; however we cannot
Regular Price Breakfast
$1.25
$1.25
$1.25
$1.65
$1.65
do it alone! Student involvement is the key
Reduced Price Breakfast
$0.30
$0.30
$0.30
to success. Each year a student forum is held
Second Breakfast
$1.65
$1.65
$1.65
$1.65
$1.65
Extra Milk or 8 oz. Juice
$0.60
$0.60
$0.60
$0.60
$0.60
We have been working hard to develop healthful cooking practices and tasty new of-
where we ask the students to do taste tests and rate new foods we would like to add to future
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6500 Alexander Parkway, Douglasville, 770.651.6000
ool
Sch Alexander High Welcome
tinguished AP program. Alexander is proud to broadcast that we are home to re-
to
Alexander
High
gion and state championship titles. We have four Final Four
School, where our mission is to provide a quality education for all students
teams, two State Champions, and several region titles and
in a safe, supportive environment. We offer a family friendly school de-
state placements for Track and Field and Cross Country. We
signed to serve our students and parents in being successful to meet the
also have two Most Valuable Players, two State Champions for our first an-
challenges of the 21st century.
nual fishing team, a County, District and State Honor Band Recipient, two
We are proud to announce that Alexander High School has been cho-
Governor’s Honors Students, 1st Honors Blue Ribbon Recipient for the Sci-
sen by CollegeBoard to offer the distinguished AP Capstone Diploma pro-
ence Fair, several athletic scholarship recipients and a District Young Geor-
gram. This program has a two-course sequence: AP Seminar and AP Re-
gia Author. We salute Miranda Combs as Alexander’s Teacher of the Year
search and complements the rigor of AP courses and exams. We celebrate
for 2014-2015. Alexander is proud to have such fine students that excel in
the concerted efforts of our teachers and staff, our students, parents, and
academics and athletics, as well as our highly qualified teaching staff. We
community leaders for helping to make our school successful in its en-
are ready for another year of success.
deavor to provide challenging academic programs, along with a variety of extracurricular activities.
As we salute school year 2014-2015, we embrace the future challenges, while celebrating our success. We dedicate ourselves to the pursuit of
We also offer a host of opportunities where all students can capture
excellence as we soar to new heights. Our administrators are Mr. Nathan
the spectrum of the high school experience. Our unique assets include
Hand, Principal; Mr. Chris Small, Assistant Principal; Mr. Rob Alford, Assis-
courses in Information Technology, Auto-Technology, and Agriculture. It
tant Principal; Mrs. Kenja Parks, Assistant Principal; and Mr. Stephen Beatty,
is our belief that students flourish in educational environments where they
Assistant Principal. Our main office phone number is 770.651.6000. Please
have a myriad of course offerings, dual enrollment opportunities and a dis-
feel free to visit our school website at alexander.dch.schoolinsites.com.
Chapel Hill High School We welcome our students for the 2014-2015 school year. This is an exciting time to be a Panther. Our students are offered opportunities for excellence both in and out of the classroom. Chapel Hill High School (CHHS) provides a full selection of college
4899 Chapel Hill Road, Douglasville, 770.651.6200 our faculty and staff stand ready to assist all students to achieve maximum success. You may contact us at 770.651.6200 or visit our website at chapelhill.dch.schoolinsites. You may also “like” Chapel Hill High School on Facebook or follow Mr. Kelly on Twitter @PrincipalKelly1.
prep, Honors, and Advanced Placement classes. This year, we will become the first Advanced Placement Magnet School in the state of Georgia and one of the select few in the nation. We are pleased to usher in our first class of AP Magnet students for the 2014-2015 school year. We will offer 14 AP courses and we look forward to increasing our AP course selections as our program grows. Our Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Department continues to excel in offering students an opportunity to achieve in a number of career pathways. Our students have won numerous awards as members of SkillsUSA, Health Occupations Students of American (HOSA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), and Naval Junior ROTC. We also have a top-notch Fine Arts Department with award-winning programs. CHHS dominates in the field of athletics as well. This year we were the Region 4AAA champions in six different sports: Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country, Girls’ Soccer, Boys’ Track, Softball, and Competition Cheerleading. Fourteen sports programs at CHHS made a showing at State. We also have one coach named as County Coach of the Year, Scott Long, for Girls Basketball. Our athletic program has moved up to Region 5AAAAA, where we will compete against other schools in the county as well as many neighboring schools. We look forward to the next two years of great competition, healthy rivalries, and successful attendance at all athletic events. CHHS continues to foster involvement for both students and parents. We encourage all parents to sign up for Parent Portal to monitor your student’s progress and join the various booster organizations that support your student’s chosen extra-curricular activities. Mr. Sean Kelly, Principal, and Assistant Principals Ms. Jennifer Baggett, Mr. Gary Morris, Ms. Stefanie Stinchcomb and Ms. Nicole Watson, and
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8705 Campbellton Street, Douglasville, 770.651.6500
Douglas County High School Douglas County High School (DCHS), the home of the Tigers, is proud to be the oldest high school in the county. In addition to providing a full academic program that includes both honors and Advanced
boys basketball teams, girls and boys soccer teams, girls and boys tennis teams, and the wrestling team all had great seasons in which they reached the state playoffs and/or received Top 10 state rankings. DCHS is on an alternating block schedule which
Placement (AP) classes, DCHS is also home of an International Bacca-
means that students attend four ninety-minute classes every other day
laureate Program (IB). The school offers a full array of athletics and clubs
for the year, earning eight credits per school year. The school day be-
that support a well-rounded high school education.
gins at 8:35 a.m. and ends at 3:40 p.m. Both breakfast and lunch are
During the 2013-2014 school year, DCHS students competed in
available daily at a nominal cost to students.
both academic and extracurricular activities. Madeline Gibbs was the
There are a variety of clubs and athletic opportunities for all stu-
STAR student for both DCHS and the Douglas County School System,
dents. Freshmen and new students will receive a club handbook that
boasting the highest SAT score in the county. This is the eighth consec-
provides detailed information on these opportunities. Parents also have
utive year Douglas County High School has had the County’s Star Stu-
opportunities to participate in the School Council and PTSA as well as
dent. DCHS was honored by the Washington Post by being ranked #9
athletic and fine arts booster clubs. We also invite parents to serve as
on the Most Challenging Schools in the state of Georgia list. DCHS also
mentors to students in need. School events are posted on our school
ranked in the top 10% in the nation as the Most Challenging Schools.
website, and we encourage both parents and students to participate
In addition, DCHS also ranked #2 in the state of Georgia in students
whenever possible. Parents are always welcome at DCHS! Principal Dr.
receiving college credit when they leave high school. 87% of the stu-
Tim Scott will be happy to answer any questions. Dr. Scott may be con-
dents who leave DCHS have earned at least 1 college credit. DCHS has
tacted by phone at 770-651-6527 or by e-mail at tim.scott@douglas.
also had individual students receive other awards, in the State Science
k12.ga.us. The assistant principals are Tiffany Boyle, Larry Moore, Me-
Fair, National History Day, Young Georgia Authors, Robotics Teams,
gan Sharrow, and Andre Weaver.
and Scholar Bowl Team competitions. Our softball team, girls and boys cross country teams, swim team, girls and boys golf team, girls and
ADOLESCENT CHILD SPECIALTY SERVICES
Child Struggling in School? Attention Problems? Comprehensive Testing for Learning Disabilities (Including Dyslexia) and ADHD
For additional information, you may contact Douglas County High School at 770.651.6500 or visit our website at www.dctigers.com.
College and Career Institute The Douglas County College and Career Institute (CCI) is in collaboration between the Douglas County School System, West Georgia Technical College, and the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce. CCI provides opportunities for students to participate and receive credit for programs that may not be offered at their base high schools. Most of the programs offered at CCI are dual enrollment courses in which students will receive high school and college credit upon their completion. All courses allow students to gain technical skills that increase job prospects whether they are headed directly into the job market or on to post-secondary options. The CCI building is located on the West Georgia Technical College campus. Enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year will begin with tours and information sessions in September 2014. Students interested in attending the CCI should see their Career Center Specialist or Counselor at their base high school. Courses Offered: Auto Tech, Broadcast Video (high school credit only), CAD, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Early Childhood Development, Game Development/Animation, Graphic Arts (high school credit only), PCA, PC Repair, Pharmacy
404.310.1161
4935 Stewart Mill Rd., Ste. 250  Douglasville Rebecca S. Blakeman, PhD - Licensed Psychologist
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Assistant, and Welding. Mandy Johnson is the director of College and Career Programs. For more information, please visit www.douglascountycci.com or call 770.947.7690.
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Lithia Springs High School Lithia Springs High School thanks parents, staff, and students for a
athletic teams, clubs, and activities. We encourage our ris-
great 2013-2014 school year. The school continues to move forward. We
ing 9th grade students to get involved in the school through
ended the year with increases in five of the eight areas on End of the
one of our many extra-curricular activities. Engagement in school activi-
Course Test (EOCT). We had significant growth in English Language Arts,
ties builds connection with the school, pride in your achievements, and
Science, and Social Studies. Our teachers and students did an outstand-
confidence to continue to explore new opportunities. We look forward to
ing job preparing for EOCT and it paid off. Additionally, we appreciate
our 9th grade students joining the pride here at LSHS.
our parents and community members for getting involved and encourag-
Our STEM Academy did an outstanding job this year both academically and competitively. Not only did the students work hard in the class-
ing our students to do well. The School Improvement Grant (SIG) has come to an end this year as
room, they won big at the Georgia State Science and Engineering Fair in
well. However, beginning with the 2014 – 2015 school year, Lithia Springs
Athens! Students have already started working on projects for the next
High School (LSHS) will be designated as a Title I School in the Douglas
school year. Please stay tuned for information on SAT prep programs and
County School System. As a result, LSHS will receive supplemental fund-
other activities for the upcoming school year.
ing to support our continued school improvement efforts. Should you
Hopefully you have had many opportunities to relax and enjoy the
have any questions about Title 1 please feel free to contact me. Also,
time away because school will start before you know it. I look forward to
please look out for more information and updates on our Title 1 status
seeing you all on the first day of school, August 6, 2014. Our Principal is
and parent and community meetings beginning in the fall.
Dr. Garrick Askew and our Assistant Principals are Mrs. Jessica Ainsworth,
I also want to welcome our incoming 9th graders! Each new school
Mr. Alton Bias, Dr. Lee Collins, Mr. Matthew Remillard, and Mrs. Caroline
year brings new challenges, excitement and opportunities. We are com-
Whitt. If you have any questions, please contact one of our Administra-
mitted to our 9th grade students having a smooth transition into high
tive Team at 770.651.6700. Please visit our website at lithiasprings.dch.
school. The focus at LSHS is academics. We also offer a wide variety of
schoolinsites.com. Go Lions!
2520 E. County Line Road, Lithia Springs, 770.651.4100
Specializing in the Detection and Treatment of Pediatric Digestive Disorders
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For Appointments
404.843.6320
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4925 Highway 92/166, Douglasville, 770.651.2700
New Manchester High School New Manchester High School
chorus classes. Multiple vocational courses
PTSA, serving on the School Council, and/or
(NMHS) looks forward to its
are also offered, including Health Occupa-
working with the various booster clubs that
fourth year of service to the Douglasville com-
tions, Public Safety, Computer Applications,
support our student organizations. Informa-
munity and is excited that the graduates of
Marketing, Web Design, Early Childhood
2015 will be the first group of purebred Jag-
Development, Broadcast/Video Production,
uars to have begun as ninth graders and finish
and Food/Nutrition. Furthermore, all students
as seniors. These students have been instru-
are encouraged to support their classroom
mental in establishing a legacy of pride and
instruction by bringing their own technology
accomplishment that showcases the “Jaguar
devices from home and/or to use what is pro-
nity members to visit and see firsthand all the
Way.�
vided by the school.
wonderful activities taking place in the school,
tion about scheduled events and activities for NMHS may be found on our school website. NMHS has an Open Door Policy in place at all times that encourages parents and commu-
New Manchester anticipates serving over
NMHS students can also enrich their high
and we are very proud of our student body
1,700 students during the 2014-2015 school
school experience by participating in a variety
in making this past school year extremely suc-
year and is pleased to continue to offer a full
of clubs and athletic activities, including foot-
cessful. Principal Connie Craft and Assistant
array of both academic and extracurricular op-
ball, basketball, softball, baseball, volleyball,
tions to these young men and women. Curric-
wrestling, cross country, track, soccer, and
ulum offerings at NMHS include nine different
cheerleading. Club choices include Beta Club,
Advanced Placement (AP) Classes providing
Key Club, International Club, Student Govern-
choices in math, science, English and social
ment Association, National Honor Society, Na-
studies. The Fine Arts Magnet Education
tional Spanish Honor Society, National French
(FAME) Program includes courses in Musical
Honor Society, Drama Club, and many more.
Theory, Musical Theater, and Dance in addi-
We also encourage our parents to be ac-
tion to the various levels of drama, band, and
tive participants at NMHS either by joining the
Principals Shawn Bissell, Terry Creech, Angela Holley and Fhonda Strong will be happy to answer any questions and provide tours upon request. Please contact her by phone at 770.651.2700 or by email at constance.craft@ douglas.k12.ga.us. You can also visit our website at newmanchesterhigh.ga.dch.schoolinsites.com.
Performance Learning Center The Douglas County Performance Learning Center (PLC) and
includes certified teachers in the areas of Business, Language Arts,
Virtual Academy are high school programs designed to meet the
Math, Science, and Social Studies. In addition, a designated youth
growing need for flexibility for students in Douglas County. Both
development coordinator works specifically with students in the ar-
programs offer students the opportunity to accelerate their comple-
eas of abstinence education and field trips. Together, the team at the
tion of courses while having the opportunity to participate in youth development activities and college and career exploration. During the 2013-2014 school year, students had the opportunity to participate in college tours of both two-year and four-year institutions, visit attractions such as the Atlanta History Museum and the Georgia Aquarium, and attend plays at the Shakespeare Tavern. They also
PLC and Virtual Academy strive to provide an environment in which students can learn and grow into mature young adults. Students interested in either program should contact their counselor at their base high school. For more information about the Douglas County Performance Learning Center or the Douglas
extended their learning about the Holocaust by visiting the Bremen
County Virtual Academy, please contact Dr. Donita Cullen, Principal,
Jewish House and Holocaust Museum where they were mesmerized
at 770.651.6475 or by email at donita.cullen@douglas.k12.ga.us.
by hearing a first-hand account of events from a Holocaust survivor.
You can also visit our website at douglasperformancelearningcenter.
The staff of the Douglas County PLC and the Virtual Academy
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The Chapel Hill Middle School (CHMS) faculty is excited about the start of the 2014-2015 school year! Our goal for this school year is to continue to increase academic rigor and relevance for our students. CHMS will expand Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) to include all seventh and eighth grade classes, at teacher discretion. Sixth grade students will continue to not bring any electronic devices to school (No Cell Phones, E-Readers, etc). Seventh and eighth graders will be allowed to bring devices if one of their classes is participating in BYOT. Chapel Hill Middle School is an Advanced Academic and Fine Arts theme school. A theme school is a school that serves the students within the established attendance zone and has a particular focus that increases opportunities for those students.
3989 Chapel Hill Road, Douglasville, 770.651.5000 and State Science Fairs. CHMS was also named a National Beta Club of Distinction with over 450 active members. The Fine Arts Department is proud of the projects and performances our students participated in last school year. The Ceramics Studio, in its third full year, has hosted many expert artists and allowed for art students to create quality pottery pieces. Visiting Art Experts have noted that the CHMS Ceramics Studio is one of the best middle school labs in the nation. The CHMS Drama Club continues to be a favorite among students. The Band and Chorus programs continue to receive superior ratings at local and district festivals! The CHMS Athletic Program experienced many successes this past year. The Wildcats won 6 out of 10 County titles in 2013-2014. This included: Softball, Football, Seventh and Eighth Grade Girls Basketball, Seventh Grade Boys Basketball, and Girls Track & Field. We look forward to continued athletic successes for our Student Athletes!
We are pleased to announce that our recent student achievement
CHMS grew 4.9 points on the 2013 College and Career Readiness
data supports the known benefits of the Advanced Content Model.
Performance Index (CCRPI) report. We invite all parents to visit www.
CHMS students have seen a 15% increase in their overall Exceeds Ex-
chmswildcats.com and review the details of our CCRPI rating, an up-
pectations performance over the last three years (as measured by the
dated student handbook and other important information.
Georgia CRCT). In addition, the CHMS Reading Bowl Team won the
Principal Dr. Jolene Morris and Assistant Principals Stephanie God-
Douglas County Reading Bowl Championship for the second consecu-
frey, Amy Ludlow, and James Strong look forward to working with all of
tive time! Wildcat students also continue to excel in District, Regional
our CHMS families in 2014-2015.
Chestnut Log Middle School So many great things are happening at Chestnut Log Middle
2544 Pope Road, Douglasville, 770.651.5100
School (CLMS). We will open the 2014-2015 school year in a newly renovated building. New floors, ceilings, lockers, countertops, paint, doors, and individual classroom heating and air units are just a few of the renovations that have been made. We also have multiple mobile computer labs for each grade level as well as printers in every classroom. Our number one goal at CLMS is to educate the entire child. For the 2013-2014 school year, our students made significant gains on the CRCT. Eighth grade math scores improved by eighteen percentage points, 98% of our eighth grade students met or exceeded in Reading, and our eighth grade Writing scores went up. Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies saw gains in the different grade levels as well. Aside from academics, we have a lot of fun activities; CHAMP, Chess Club, Student Government, Beta Club, Basketball, Football, Track, Cheerleading, Science Club, Nature Club, Yearbook Club, Youth Against Cancer (YAC), Soccer, and Softball. Principal Dr. Nicole Hayes, and Assistant Principals, Ms. Michal Sims and Mr. E.W. Tolbert, are always happy to meet and speak with parents. We all share an open door policy, so please feel free to stop by and/or call us at any time. Our main phone number is 770.651.5100. We can be reached via email at: • Nicole.Hayes@douglas.k12.ga.us – Principal • Michal.Sims@douglas.k12.ga.us – Assistant Principal -8th grade • EW.Tolbert@douglas.k12.ga.us – Assistant Principal – 6th & 7th grade
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Factory Shoals Middle School
dent learning. In addition, we take pride in offering a wide range of academic and extra-curricular activities designed
Committed to academic, personal, and professional excellence, the
to engage and challenge all learners. We are proud of our
Factory Shoals Middle School (FSMS) community possesses a common
continuous improvement in standardized testing and look
theme. The theme for Factory Shoals is “Improvement for ALL”. Principal Angela Carter believes everyone associated with Factory Shoals Middle School has a true understanding of the theme and will continue to improve to make FSMS the BEST it can be. We want to see our students succeed. We want to see them learn. We want to see their
forward to the many challenges ahead. The school has approximately 850 - 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. The 212,000 sq. ft. two-story facility includes over 85 learning areas such as: program challenge, special education, band, chorus and
standardized test scores rise. We want to know that our students can
art classes, a dual bleacher gymnasium, media center, cafeteria, com-
compete against the best and brightest. We want to know without a
puter labs, mobile computer labs, state-of-the-art keyboarding/tech-
shadow of a doubt that our students are receiving a top-notch educa-
nology room, prep room for every science lab classroom, elevators, and
tion. Education should not just be measured by what students score on
administrative offices. Students are provided a 21st Century learning
standardized tests, but by their zest for learning and achieving. We want
environment with wireless technology, Promethean Boards with LCD
our students to become independent thinkers and productive citizens. As well, Assistant Principals, Mr. Daryl Holman and Dr. Emily Felton, along with the faculty and staff will work alongside students and parents/guardians to make this happen. We are committed to excellence.
projectors, and (Ladibug) Document Cameras in every classroom. Outdoor facilities include a soccer and softball field. Principal Angela Carter, assistant principals Dr. Emily Felton and Da-
Our curriculum is designed to enrich and support all students. Our
ryl Holman, and the Knights are extremely excited about the upcoming
dedicated staff is committed to providing rigorous and life-long educa-
2014-2015 school year and the positive possibilities it may bring. Please
tional experiences while maintaining extremely high standards for stu-
visit our website at factoryshoals.dcm.schoolinsites.com.
Fairplay Middle School
school. Fairplay is currently preparing to host 520 students in its recently renovated building. The small size of the school allows for a personal edu-
Fairplay Middle School (FMS) has been an educational
cational experience. The faculty is very committed and experienced. The
mainstay on the south side of Douglas County for many years.
students have celebrated success with the CRCT scores. 99% of our eighth
Multiple generations of families have matriculated through the
graders met in the content of reading and 92% met in the area of math. Our scores are among the best in the county. The FMS students are complimented everywhere we go as a group of very well-behaved and polite young people. We give credit for that to the Fairplay parents. We are very fortunate to enjoy a great relationship with our families. Parents are a huge part of our culture. The band parents are amazing. They turn out to move equipment to concerts and feed the students before performances. Our band and chorus programs have been rated superior/excellent by their peers at competitions. As a small school, many of our students participate in multiple sports. The parents of the athletes, including the cheerleaders, are phenomenal. Fairplay always has a great parental following to all athletic events. Fairplay is the home of the 2014 Girls Soccer Champions. The Parent Teacher Student Organization makes school pleasant for the students and staff. This group of parents host events for the students and teachers. We do not charge a membership fee for our PTSO. If you would like to participate with this great group, please call the main office for contact information 770.651.5300. The middle school years can be very difficult. We recognize that some students begin to experience issues academically and socially. The teachers are a great resource if your child is struggling academically and the counselors are very “hands-on” at FMS. We have protocols in place for bullying and sexual harassment. Students are trained on how to seek help for issues of this type. There are procedures in place for almost everything so that students can understand their boundaries and focus on their academic success. We are very proud of our students and staff at Fairplay Middle School. Yvonne Kidney is the principal and Felicia Hall is the assistant principal. Please visit our website at fairplay.dcm.schoolinsites.com.
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Mason Creek Middle School welcomes you to the 2014-2015 school year. The middle school years are an exciting experience in the development of the young adolescent. Much of the current research regarding the middle-grade years refers to the middle school experience as a “turning point” in their lives. Mason Creek represents a community that has high expectations for students and provides equal support for students as they move through early adolescence. At Mason Creek, we believe that “Together we can make a difference!” Families, community, students and staff are all part of our
7777 Mason Creek Road, Winston, 770.651.2500 and lack of effort can put a student at risk early in their middle school experience. In addition to the daily school subjects, Mason Creek students are involved in many activities. Mason Creek’s staff is highly professional, very diverse, and provides students with a rich and exceptional middle level experience focusing on guiding and facilitating the learning process in a safe learning environment. At Mason Creek, all students are invited to take an active part in learning through personal responsibility and effort. The school community is working hard to create an environment with lots of opportunities and support. A great deal can be accomplished when we work together. With
learning community. Working together to guide our students to be
teamwork, the middle-level years can be productive and successful.
independent thinkers and lifelong learners are among our goals. The
We take pride in the school community that we have developed and
instructional program addresses both the development of the young
invite you to contact us about any aspects of our program that may
adolescent and the demand for academic preparations as students
interest you. Your involvement is critical to the success of our school.
move into a diverse, multicultural, information-driven society.
We commit to creating an environment focusing on Pride, Achieve-
The three years spent in middle school are crucial years in each
ment, and Excellence.
child’s academic, physical, social, intellectual, and emotional devel-
Our administrative team members are: Principal Eric Collins and
opment. It is a launching pad to higher education. The decisions
Assistant Principals Angela Richardson and Doug English. We may be
made during these years contribute to a child’s success in high school
contacted via our website at www.douglas.k12.ga.us or by phone at
and beyond. Every decision is important. False starts, poor grades
770.651.2500.
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Stewart Middle School It is that time of year where students, parents, and teachers begin the transition from summertime fun to a new and excit-
offering the A.C.E (Achieve. Challenge. Empower) Tutoring which offers after school and Saturday Academy tutoring.
ing school year. The administration, teachers, and staff at Stewart Middle
Stewart also offers other clubs and extracurricular activities such as
School are excited to welcome another group of 6th, 7th, and 8th grad-
athletics, Reading Bowl, Service Learning, Spirit Club, and Yearbook
ers to our school. This year will bring many new changes that we are
Club. We invite you to become familiar with your child’s new teachers
excited to reveal when the doors of the school open in August. At the
and have access to your child’s grades and attendance through the Par-
end of the 2013-2014 school year, the staff cleared the building to make
ent Portal system. Our Parent Outreach Facilitator (POF) will assist you
way for the summer renovations. We will welcome everyone back with a newly renovated school and rejuvenated minds to take on the new school year. We know that you are determined to find the best possible middle school where your child not only feels safe and comfortable, but where your child has the opportunity to receive the best possible education. At Stewart Middle School, we guarantee that your child will receive the opportunity to experience the secure feeling that takes place when you become a member of our Eagle family. It is our belief at Stewart Middle School that cooperation and mutual
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with how to remain a part of your child’s academic growth. Each month, the POF hosts interactive meetings or you can make an appointment to visit the Parent Resource Center. As always, we welcome the parents and community to come and get to know their school better. We look forward to working with you to prepare your children for the future. Come in and see all of the great programs and resources we have for your child at Stewart Middle. Come in and see what’s going on for yourself and give us the opportunity to answer your questions and
understanding between teachers, parents, and the child is needed to
put your mind at ease as to what your student will receive from Stewart
promote success in education. In order to guarantee the success of your
Middle.
child we encourage you to become involved with the many opportuni-
The principal is Dewayne Jackson and the Assistant Principal is Tonia
ties that Stewart has to offer. Our primary focus at Stewart Middle School
Avent. Come visit the place where spirit, pride and tradition nest in our
is on student academic growth and achievement. We take pride in pro-
halls and soar to new heights: “Where Eagles Dare!” You can contact
viding an inviting classroom environment for all students. Our highly
us by phone at 770.651.5400 or by visiting our website at stewart.dcm.
qualified staff works hard to ensure our students’ success. We do this by
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chool S le d id M r e n r u T For three consecutive years, Turner Middle School has seen increased academic growth among all of its students on the CRCT and in the classroom setting. We continue to raise the bar at Turner! Our school has gone through a transformation both socially and academi-
7101 Turner Drive, Lithia Springs, 770.651.5500 means to utilize their individual talents and hone in on their particular interests. We take pride in the fact that Turner Middle School engages its students during the school day and outside of the regular school day. There are several day and overnight field trips that are staples throughout
cally. Our students are also competing with students around the state.
each school year like our SGA Washington D.C. trip, our 8th Grade
The value of Turner can be readily found in its diversity and in our abil-
Tennessee trip, and our Summer Champ Wild Safari trip.
ity to meet the needs of students regardless of their background. You
Without a doubt, Turner Middle School is a new place! The ex-
will be hard-pressed to find students with more school spirit than ours
pectation for our students to achieve greatness has been set. The
at Turner Middle School; they uplift each other in times of victory and
community has embraced our changes, and the support we receive
defeat, and our staff does the same. We invite you to visit Turner Middle School to see our greatness in action. This year we will be initiating our Dual Language Program, the only such middle school program in the state! We also have the only STEM program in a Douglas County School System middle school. Among these initiatives, our extracurricular offerings, such as band, chess club, French club, 4-H, and others, provide our students with a
Yeager Middle School Welcome to Yeager Middle School (YMS), “The Land of the Mustangs.� Our staff, students, parents, and community are excited about the 2014-2015 school year. As we welcome the beginning of the forthcoming school year, please take note of the following: if students enter the build-
has been phenomenal. The administrative team and the entire faculty would like to thank you for your continued support of Turner Middle School. We are served by Assistant Principals Mrs. Sarah Fredenburg and Mr. John Rowe. The principal is Kwame A. Carr. You can reach us by phone at 770.651.5500 or visit us on our website at turner.dcm.schoolinsites.com.
ing prior to 8:10 a.m., they are to report immediately to the cafeteria. At 8:10, students will report to homeroom. At 8:30 a.m., daily announcements will begin and when those conclude (at approximately 8:35 a.m.), students report either to 1st period (A-week) or 7th period (B-week). The school day will end at 3:30 p.m. Students will take seven classes all year long: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Reading/Foreign Language and two Connections classes (Physical Ed., Band, General Music, Art, Chorus and for the second year, Career Development). YMS also offers athletics, extracurricular clubs, and organizations that support a well-rounded middle school experience.YMS provides a healthy breakfast and lunch daily. YMS remains committed to establishing a learning environment that is based on excellence in academic performance and the collective collaborative efforts of our staff, students, and parents. Together, we will facilitate a safe learning and social environment that will assure a rewarding life for all students, emphasizing student achievement and engagement. YMS will also assist your child in experiencing academic, social, and emotional growth. While we do believe in the nurturing of the middle school student, we also believe in utilizing a rigorous, instructional approach while closely monitoring student behavior. Additionally, our Mustangs have a strong sense of school pride and culture, exemplified by our Mustang on the floor in the middle of our atrium and our brand new school crest. Parents also have opportunities to participate at YMS via the School Council and/or PTSA. Participation may also occur through athletic and performing arts programs as well as community forums. Additionally, parents and community members can serve as mentors to students through our MATCH Mentoring Program. Our administration for the 2014-2015 consists of Dr. Fred Ervin, Principal, and Mrs. Robyn Scott, Assistant Principal. For additional information, you may contact us at 770.651.5600 or visit our website at yeager.dch. schoolinsites.com. We look forward to working together, caring together, and succeeding together to create and maintain a sense of pride for our entire YMS community.
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Annette Winn Elementary School (AWES) is an AWESome
called Academic Parent-Teacher Teams (APTT) in kindergarten, first and
place to work and learn. We have a diverse community of both student
second grades. Its innovative design is rooted in training families to sup-
and adult learners. Student achievement is our primary focus. We hold
port children’s academic goals by linking home and school learning.
high expectations for all students and staff. Students and teachers are expected to set individual goals. School wide goals are set each year to improve achievement in all academic areas. Preparing students for the future is one of our long term goals. Technology is integrated into instruction with the use of interactive white boards, document cameras, laptops, subscription websites, and video and audio devices. We are a community oriented school, in which our programs expand
Our After School Program (ASP) is for students in kindergarten through 5th grade. During this time, students are provided time to work on their homework. Information about the program is available on our website at http://annettewinn.dce.schoolinsites.com/. Annette Winn has a very dedicated staff, highly qualified teachers and wonderful support from our Partners in Education, PTO, Mentors, and Parents. We will continue to build a community of lifelong learners
outside the school walls into our community. We welcome community
that become responsible individuals, independent thinkers, and produc-
members to volunteer at our school in the form of mentoring students,
tive citizens. The administrative team welcomes you to Annette Winn.
as a Partner in Education (PIE), or participating in other events such as
Mrs. Melanie Manley is the principal, and Mr. Tim Jenkins is our new
“Real Men Read.”
assistant principal. The school’s phone number is 770.651.3100. Please
Annette Winn Elementary will pilot a family engagement model
call if you have any questions.
3536 Bankhead Highway, Lithia Springs, 770.651.3100
Arbor Station Elementary School Welcome! Arbor Station Elementary School (ASES) is looking forward
dents to become responsible and productive citizens.” You may contact
to a great 2014-2015 school year, where our focus is on a happy child-
Principal Joe or Assistant Principal Abell at 770.651.3000 or visit our
hood along with meaningful learning. Our students from Kindergarten
website at arborstation.dce.schoolinsites.com.
through Fifth grade are taught by our excellent, caring teachers. Principal Melissa Joe, along with Assistant Principal Dr. Sherritta Campbell Abell, ensures that ASES is a “Happy Place” for kids! Arbor Station students are not only given every opportunity to flourish academically and socially, they are challenged to do so. Some of our specialized areas of academic focus are increasing student achievement in the areas of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Our teachers will be looking closely at data provided by student performance on CDAs, Common District Assessment. Student performance on these tests will help our teachers know which students require remediation or acceleration. Our PE program excels under the guidance of Coach Butch Soles. We have an excellent Road Runners program. Our trophy cases are full and Coach Soles plans to bring in more awards by encouraging a strong student running program each year! Various camps are offered during the school year as well, such as Basketball Camp and Karate Camp. We are introducing a new art teacher this year, Mrs. Katherine Callan. She has a creative, stimulating curriculum planned for our students. We are excited to have Mrs. Callan as an ASES Bear. Mr. Andrew Lane came to us last year as our new Music Teacher. What a great first year! He has truly brought a love of music to our students. Our parents are the best! Arbor Station offers many opportunities for parent involvement. We have parents supporting teachers as room parents, mentors, volunteer helpers, etc. Please visit or contact us for more ways to be involved. We have a very active PTSO, which sponsors many “Awesome Bear Awards” for our students. Our mission at Arbor Station Elementary School is to “facilitate optimal learning in a secure and nurturing environment, empowering stu-
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Beulah Elementary School Beulah Elementary is blazing a trail as one of the very few elementary dual immersion schools in Georgia. There are only 9 dual immer-
1150 Burnt Hickory Road, Douglasville, 770.651.3300 an asset; communities with programs become a hub for international interest.
sion elementary schools out of 1,165 elementary schools in the state of
Our PTSO plays an active role within our school to support students,
Georgia. The Dual Immersion Program uses the 50/50 model, in which
teachers, parents and the community. They are eager for other parents
students spend half of the school day in Spanish and the other half-
to help in our journey for setting the stage of life for our children. Par-
day in English. The programs will begin in Kindergarten and maintain
ents are a huge part of our culture. We will hold breakfast meetings for
the 50/50 model throughout elementary school. Parents have a choice
our mothers on the first Wednesday of every month to give support
when they are enrolling their child in Kindergarten to choose the dual
and assistance to help our students be successful in all their endeav-
immersion pathway or to choose the traditional monolingual pathway.
ors. Parents will receive folders every Tuesday from homeroom teachers
Our May 2014 graduates are the first group to complete the whole
with vital information regarding your student’s progress. Beulah holds
program from Kindergarten to fifth grade.
regular student performances, student workshops, and parent work-
Benefits of Dual Immersion:
shops and meetings.
Language Skills: Students achieve high proficiency in both the na-
We will offer the first annual Student Soccer Camp for Beulah in fall
tive and target languages. Proven Performance on Standardized Tests:
for K-5 students to participate. The camp is in partnership with Lithia
Immersion students perform as well or better than non-immersion stu-
Springs High School whose soccer team will act as role models for our
dents on state standardized tests.
students. Contact us for more information.
Enhanced Cognitive Skills: Immersion students typically develop
When visiting our school, you will encounter educational excellence
greater cognitive flexibility, demonstrating increased attention control,
in all areas of our school. The staff prides themselves on delivering in-
better memory, and superior problem-solving skills as well as an en-
struction that is research-based with rigor and relevance to ensure that
hanced understanding of their primary language.
every child will progress.
Increased Cultural Sensitivity: Immersion students are more aware
Dr. Stefanie C. Cosper is our principal and Ms. Marketa
of and show more positive attitudes towards other cultures and an ap-
George is our assistant principal. For addition-
preciation of other people.
al information please contact the school at
Long Term Benefits: Immersion students are better prepared for the global community and job markets where 21st Century Skills are
770.651.3300 or visit our website at beulah.dce.schoolinsites.com.
Bill Arp Elementary School As summer quickly comes to an end, shopping for new school clothes, figuring out what new school supplies are needed, and building excitement about the new school year has begun. We here at Bill Arp Elementary, home of the Patriots, want to help parents make this transition as smooth as possible so we have come up with a few tips to help you get this school year off to a great start: 1. Begin to set daily routines before school starts and enforce them consistently. 2. Keep a positive attitude. Instead of focusing on what your child has to do for homework, focus on what they are going to learn. If homework still seems overwhelming, break it into smaller tasks that are more easily accomplished. 3. Talk to your child about ways to effectively deal with situations they
6550 Alexander Parkway, Douglasville, 770.651.3200 Assisting your child with this will help them feel more prepared for school. 5. Make a point to get to know your child’s teacher(s), counselor, administration, front office personnel, parent/teacher organization representatives, etc. because this helps your child feel connected. 6. Be involved. Sometimes this is as simple as talking to your child each day about what happened at school. Bill Arp also offers an affordable after school program. If you are interested in the after school program and would like more information please contact the school directly at 770.651.3200. For your convenience, the Bill Arp School Handbook is available on our website at billarp.dce.schoolinsites.com under the link titled “Bill Arp El-
may encounter such as making new friends. Providing children with tools
ementary School Handbook.” Here you will find helpful information about
to help them better deal with these circumstances aids in building self-con-
school rules, policies, procedures, etc. that will help make it a successful
fidence.
year.
4. Ease anxieties by making sure your child knows where the bus stop is,
Principal Julie Pierce, Assistant Principal Christi McLendon and the entire
how to find the bus after school, where they go when they arrive home, etc.
Bill Arp Elementary staff look forward to an exciting 2014-2015 school year!
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School y r ta n e m le E r Bright Sta Welcome to Bright Star Elementary where every little star SHINES BRIGHT! At Bright Star, we are committed to individual student success and continuous professional growth. We are excited and eager to begin the 2014-2015 school year with you and your child. The year is going to be filled with additional instructional resources, increased parental activities, enhanced instructional practices and a clear focus on student expectations. As a Title I school, we are able to provide additional staff members and resources to support our instructional program. By using the funds from this federal program, three additional personnel positions, two classroom teachers and an Instructional Lead Teacher, have been added to our faculty. We were also able to create a Parent Resource Center
6300 John West Road, Douglasville, 770.651.3400 nights, a Back-to-School Splash, dances, festivals, and much, much, more! Involvement opportunities are countless! Increasing student achievement is always our primary focus at Bright Star. We will continue to use the Workshop Model in math and reading to provide authentic learning experiences, increase student achievement, and deepen content understanding. Our students enjoy the hands-on learning and cooperative group experiences provided through this instructional model. Please take a few moments each week to review your child’s math and reading journals. Helping our students develop positive character traits is also very important to us. We will continue to follow our COMETS expectations. (C – Communicate Appropriately, O – Obey Authority, M – Make Good Choices, E – Encourage Others, T – Try Your Best, S – Show Respect) Students following these expectations will be invited to attend special Behavior Bash celebrations! These events will be held every 4 ½ weeks to reward the students for showing these traits on a daily basis. Bashes
(PRC) filled with educational games, instructional materials, and parent-
include music, food, movies, games, and lots of fun! Encourage your
ing books. These items are available for parents/guardians to check-out
child to follow the COMETS expectations and celebrate with us!
and use at home with their children. The PRC will be open throughout the year, so stop by for a visit and take a few items home to enjoy! During the year, we will host many family engagement activities. Our goals are to increase parental/guardian involvement, support the educa-
The Bright Star family would like to welcome our new assistant principal, Ms. Ursula Foster-Sapp. Ms. Foster-Sapp is coming to us from her teaching duties at Stewart Middle School. Prior to her time at SMS, she was a classroom teacher at Lithia Springs Elementary School.
tional process at home, and build a strong partnership with our families!
Mrs. Dale Black McGill is the Principal of Bright Star Elementary
A few instructional events include: Lunch and Learn, Math Mania, Relax
School. She is assisted in her duties by Ms. Ursula Foster-Sapp, Assistant
and Read, Homework Helpers, and Stress-Free Science Projects. In addi-
Principal. Mrs. Lisa Golden is our Title I Instructional
Lead Teacher. tion to these events, we will have regular PTA meetings, restaurant spirit “It’s All About
T
The Children.”
he most important issue facing Public Education today is addressing the needs of the diverse student population. This diversity not only includes cultural differences, but non-traditional family dynamics, and special needs services.
In order to better service these needs, they must be addressed first by
acknowledging their existence and second by building partnerships that promote academic success. As an Educator and your next School Board Representative, I am looking forward to partnering with you in educating OUR youth. Help me help you in educating today’s youth, who will soon become our future leaders. On Tuesday, November 4, 2014 VOTE for the only Educator on the ballot.
Partnership • Transparency • Accountability
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Burnett Elementary School
Welcome to Burnett Elementary School – “My Best Under Every Situ-
that have been made by the awesome staff at Bur-
ation”. Whether you are new to our school, our district, or are returning
nett. We will continue to focus on math and reading
for another year, please know that we at Burnett are all excited to wel-
integrating science and social studies.
come you to the 2014-2015 school year!
In math, students will set math goals and partici-
As the new Principal and Assistant Principal, we are excited to be with
pate in a balanced math approach. In writing, we will
the Burnett community! My name is Kacia Thompson and I am thrilled
implement the writer’s workshop model which will allow
to be your new Principal! I was formerly the principal at Dorsett Shoals
students the opportunity to learn the writing process and
Elementary for five years. Also, Dr. Paul Collins will be our new Assistant
share their work. For reading, we will continue to motivate our students
Principal. He is coming from Turner Middle School. As we make this tran-
through the Accelerated Reading Program and MyOn. In addition, to
sition to Burnett, we are fully aware of the anticipation and eagerness
better meet the needs of all our students, your child will receive a daily
that comes with new leadership. It is our goal to spend the first couple of
30-minute focus on vocabulary in all the content areas.
months learning about our school and getting to know the Burnett com-
In order to accomplish high student achievement, communication be-
munity. We want to know what is important to you and how we can work
tween home and school is an essential component for student success.
together to provide a quality education for your children. We believe
Burnett offers a variety of ways for you to support the school. Please visit
that genuine collaboration between home and school will be the key to
our parent resource room and receive information on how you can work
a successful year for you and your children. I am honored to have been
with your children at home and school. In addition, we invite you to serve
selected to serve this community, and will work hard to gain your trust
on the school council, PTA, volunteer, or mentor. Your active participation
and respect as the new principal.
makes all the difference in the success of our school.
Our students have been making tremendous gains over the years in the areas of math and reading. It is our goal to continue with the efforts
The faculty and staff of Chapel Hill Elementary School (CHES) are excited to begin the 2014-2015 school year. We look forward to welcoming our
For additional information, please call 770.651.3500 or visit our website at burnett.dce.schoolinsites.com.
returning students and those that are new to our school. We hope everyone had an enjoyable summer vacation and that each student is ready to work hard to achieve their very best. Chapel Hill is a learning community focused on providing each student with a quality education. Our teachers, staff members and parents have high expectations for student success. At the beginning of the school year, students work with their teacher(s) and parents to set academic, attendance and behavior goals. During the year we work hard to maintain open lines of communication with parents to ensure that students meet those goals. During this school year, students will continue their journey “Hiking through the Habitats” as we work to increase student interest and performance in reading. You’ll notice this theme throughout our building from “Camp Kindergarten” to our Fifth Grade “Forest Rangers.” Reading goals will be set for each student at the beginning of the year and we will recognize students for meeting goals during quarterly reading celebrations. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular opportunities that are meant to enrich our instructional program. These activities include various clubs such as Road Runners, 4-H, Chess, Science and Chorus. The CHES staff enjoys and appreciates the very active support of our school community. There are many opportunities for parents to become involved including Fall Festival, school dances and performances by our Chorus. Many of our parents take on a more active role by volunteering their time to assist teachers and staff members in preparing learning materials, setting up for our Book Fairs, etc. Mr. Robert Blevins, Principal; Dr. Kelli Spencer, Assistant Principal; and Ms. Minda Trexler, Assistant Principal, make up the administrative team at Chapel Hill. For additional information, please call 770.651.3600 or you can visit our website at chapelhill.dce.schoolinsites.com to read the latest school news, learn about our after school clubs, download various forms or view an updated student handbook.
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Dorsett Shoals Elementary School Welcome to an exciting 2014-2015 school year at Dorsett Shoals Elementary School (DSES), home of the panthers. DSES is an amazing
viduals, independent thinkers and productive citizens. Our school’s motto is - “Where it is all about the kids!”
community of children, parents, teachers, and community members who
We recognize the importance of parental involvement in our stu-
work together to create a school of learners and leaders. We take great
dents’ success; therefore we welcome parents to join us. Another way to
pride in our students’ accomplishments, our level of parental involvement, and the commitment to professional learning on the part of our teachers and staff. Dorsett Shoals has an outstanding professional teaching staff with an overabundance of knowledge and skills. This year we welcome Cher Algarin as the new Principal of Dorsett Shoals. Sharon Mucha is the Assistant Principal. DSES aspires to be a school that places students at the center of the
support your child/children at DSES is to become an active member of our PTA. In addition, you may want to volunteer in the classroom. Please stop by the office to sign in and receive a visitor’s pass. Become a mentor, and/or serve on the school council. Our school instructional day begins at 8 a.m., but we highly suggest that students are at school by 7:45. Please read our student handbook
learning process. At Dorsett Shoals, we believe that students can as-
located on our website and review the expectations and procedures
sume a high level of responsibility for their own learning as well as apply
with your child/children. If you need additional information, please visit
what they are learning in multiple, real-world contexts. It is our vision to
our school, call us at 770.651.3700, or visit our website at dorsettshoals.
build a community of life-long learners that become responsible indi-
dce.schoolinsites.com.
5866 Dorsett Shoals Road, Douglasville, 770.651.3700
Eastside Elementary School Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year at Eastside Elementary! At Eastside, we strive for excellence in academics and behavior. We continue to stress to our students our school theme which is “Eastside is College Bound.” We offer many opportunities to involve our students in activities that will help them develop skills in several areas. The clubs include Art Club, Chorus, Drama Club, Extraordinary Girls of Purpose, Girl Scouts, Photography Club and Road Runners. We have a Parent Resource Center that offers many resources to parents to help their child academically. Meetings designed to help parents are offered throughout the school year. Our Community Outreach Facilitator is available to help parents in any way possible and can be reached at 770.651.3800. Parents are an integral part of their child’s education. Parents are always welcome and there are many volunteer opportunities at Eastside. There are two half day conferences set aside for parent teacher conferences. Please make every effort to come. If these days are not convenient, just let the teacher know so that another day can be scheduled. Mr. Sean Roach, Principal, and Mrs. Heather Stewart, Assistant Principal, make up the administrative team at Eastside Elementary. We have an open door policy and are available if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing our students that are returning to Eastside and all of our new families. Please come by and introduce yourselves to us. We are looking forward to another productive and successful year! Please visit our website at eastside.dce.schoolinsites. com or call us at 770.651.3800.
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Factory Shoals Elementary School Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year at Factory Shoals El-
as our 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year.
ementary School (FSES), home of the Dolphins! At Factory Shoals
At Factory Shoals we recognize the importance of parental involve-
we serve students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. In
ment. We offer many opportunities for parents to become involved at
addition to core academic instruction, we offer all students the opportu-
school. Some examples of parental involvement opportunities are PTA,
nity to participate in Art, Music, Physical Education, and Science Lab each
parent volunteer, mentoring program, and room parent. We encourage
week. We are also the home of one special needs pre-kindergarten class,
all parents and members of the community to join us this year for such
one Mild Intellectual Disabilities class, and one Moderate Intellectual Dis-
events as our Fall Festival, Science Fair, PE Dance, Chorus concerts, talent
abilities class.
show, Night of the Arts and various other activities. Please monitor our
Our goal each day is to provide a quality and rigorous curriculum that is designed to meet the individual needs of all of our students. Our focus
school website throughout the school year for opportunities to become involved.
each year is to increase the academic achievement of all of our students.
We are excited for the chance to serve the students and parents of the
This year we will focus on Math and Science instruction at all levels. We
Factory Shoals community. At Factory Shoals we have high expectations
are excited to offer a Science Lab as a part of our Specials Areas rota-
for all of our students, both in academics as well as behavior. Our teachers
tion this year. Students in grades K-5 will have the opportunity to rotate
are committed to providing a high standard of instruction in a safe and
through the lab weekly and participate in grade appropriate science labs
nurturing environment. Together we can achieve our goals of academic
and experiments.
success for all.
This year, several members of our staff have received special recogni-
Our principal is Mr. Tommy Shadinger and the assistant principals
tion because of their hard work and dedication to the students of our
are Ms. Tara Cowins and Mrs. April Gaines. For additional informa-
school. Mrs. Kimela Glenn, our Media Clerk, received the 2014 Elemen-
tion, please contact us at 770.651.3900 or visit our website at facto-
tary Hart Award for her work as a mentor with our students. Mrs. Lisa
ryshoals.dce.schoolinsites.com.
Broadhead, was recognized as the Douglas County Elementary School Counselor of the Year, and Mrs. Rebecca Fielder was selected by the staff
2375 Mount Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, 770.651.3900
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4909 West Chapel Hill Road Douglasville, 770.651.4000
We recognize the importance of parental involvement in Welcome to Holly Springs Elementary School, home of the Holly
Springs. Please stop in the office to sign in and receive a visitor’s pass.
ing students and all new students to the school. We will begin our 2014-
We have many opportunities for parents to be involved at school.
2015 school-year with a new administrative team. Mrs. Sheila Miller is the principal and Mrs. Chelsie Goodman is the Assistant Principal. It is our goal to provide a challenging and positive learning environment where all students can achieve academic success with the collaboration of school, home and community. We are looking forward to an exciting new year as we begin our “AllStar Sports” Reading Program. Students will have opportunities to en-
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our school’s success. Parents are always welcome at Holly
Hawks. The staff at Holly Springs would like to welcome all of our return-
Our After School Program (ASP) is for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. While in ASP, students are given time to work on homework, play, interact with peers and enjoy a snack. The ASP hours are 3:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. The cost is $8.00 per day, per child with a family registration of $10.00. Our morning announcements begin at 7:50 a.m. and instruction be-
hance their reading skills while earning fun incentives as they advance
gins promptly at 8:00 a.m. Any student arriving after 8:00 a.m. will need
through the program. In addition to our reading program, students have
to be signed in by a parent in the office. Please read our Student Hand-
opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities. This year we will
book located on our website and review the procedures with your child.
offer Road Runners, Reading Bowl, Art Club, Band, Chorus and Jr. Beta
If you need additional information, we invite you to visit our school, call
Club.
770.651.4000, or visit our website at hollysprings.dce.schoolinsite.com.
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Lithia Springs Elementary School 6946 Florence Drive, Lithia Springs, 770.651.4100
Jackson-Turner, 1st grade; Elba Chaparro, 4th grade; Nikki Jones, 2nd grade; and Ethan Dennis, physical education.
Welcome to Lithia Springs Elementary School (LSES). You will find a
We have an open door policy at LSES. It is our desire
family atmosphere at LSES with a kind and dedicated staff that shares a
that our school be an integral part of the community. Par-
commitment to provide a quality educational opportunity for your child. It is our desire for your child(ren) to have a successful school year. Our mission is to teach responsibility in an environment of respect and dignity. We believe that we have the best students, and that they deserve the best teachers. We are very pleased with the academic accomplishments of our students. In the upcoming year, we will focus on improving the mathematics and science instruction that our students receive. We will also continue to advance our social studies, and language arts instruction, using formative assessments to help focus student learning. We have a diverse student body and teaching staff. We genuinely be-
ents are welcome to volunteer in classrooms and encouraged to be active in the education of their child(ren). Parents are a child’s first teachers and are vital to helping them reach their fullest potential. We strongly believe in the truth of the Nigerian proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child”. We also encourage you to become a mentor. There are so many negative influencers to which our students are exposed and becoming a mentor allows our parents and community members an opportunity to have a positive influence on our students. For those interested in becoming a mentor for one of our students, please contact the school counselor.
lieve that the rich cultural backgrounds of our students and staff members
The principal at LSES is William Marchant and the assistant principal is
lead to a richer educational experience. We welcome and celebrate di-
Debra Snow. The phone number to the main office is 770.651.4100. We
versity.
also invite you to frequently visit our school website at lithiasprings.dce.
We are also happy to welcome the following new staff members to the LSES family: Margeaux Gray, MOID; Alexis Crooks, 5th grade; Aleja
schoolinsites.com for information about events and meetings, for student highlights, and to access the 2014-2015 Student Handbook.
Mason Creek Elementary School Mason Creek Elementary School is looking
but also a tremendous assortment of high-
We welcome our new little
forward to the 2014-2015 school year as the
interest non-fiction titles. A hard copy book
kindergarten friends to Mason
very best year ever! We welcome our new as-
and myON book were recommended for each
Creek Elementary! Our littlest
sistant principal, Jennifer Jimmie to our staff!
grade level so students could have a choice.
Wolf Cubs were hopefully practic-
She comes to us from Burnett Elementary
Students who complete the summer reading
ing their sight words from the Dolch 220 sight
School where she was their Academic Lead
and writing activity will participate in our Sum-
word list over the summer and they are ready
Teacher. She is a tremendous asset to our Ma-
mer Splash Bash the first week of school. We
son Creek family.
tell our students at Mason Creek – Readers are
to come to big school to show what they know.
We encouraged our students to READ,
leaders!
Check with your new kindergarten teacher to find out ways to learn your sight words at
READ, READ over the summer to retain their
We are happy to report that several of
reading fluency. We sent home a summer
our teachers received grants from the Public
reading and writing activity for every grade
Education Trust, Inc. (PET) for this school year
level to keep our students engaged in a good
to further enhance the program we offer to
book and an opportunity to write about what
our students. In second grade, Mrs. Cynthia
they read in motivating ways. These grade lev-
Grantham received a grant from PET to pur-
el reading/writing activities are posted on our
chase the IXL internet based math program
webpage. We continue to offer our students
for 2nd graders. In fourth grade, Ms. Sarah
each and every one of our students gets the
access to the on-line reading program myON
Chambers received a PET grant for IXL for 4th
most from their education by being here on
Reader this school year. This internet based
graders this school year. Lastly, Mrs. Diereshe
time and regularly in school! We look forward
reading program allows students unlimited ac-
Collins was awarded our third PET grant to pur-
to an awesome year of fun and learning at Ma-
cess 24/7 to thousands of titles that are specific
chase E books for our media center. Thank you
son Creek Elementary. Kathleen French is the
to each child’s interests and reading level! Se-
PET for supporting teachers and students! We
Principal. Please call us at 770.651.4900 or visit
lections include not only popular fiction titles
hope to continue our success in 2014-2015.
our website at future.dce.schoolinsites.com.
home in fun ways or even in the car ride home from school! This school year, we are highlighting the importance of punctuality and regular attendance. The state bar is set at a maximum of six days for absences. We want to make sure that
3400 Johnston Road, Winston, 770.651.4900
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Mirror Lake Elementary School 2613 Tyson Road, Villa Rica, 770.651.4300 We are ready for our students to begin on Wednes-
We are proud to offer several before and after school activities for
day, August 6th. At Mirror Lake Elementary we offer a
our students. Coach Hughes facilitates the F.I.T.T. Club in the mornings
friendly atmosphere with a dedicated staff that shares a
and Running Club one evening each week. Mrs. Murray and Mrs. Joiner
commitment to providing a quality education to all students. We
sponsor the Chorus and Art Club throughout the year for various grade
strive to create an environment where all children are treated with re-
levels. Students in the upper grades can be nominated to join the Safety
spect while accepting responsibility for their learning and behavior. It
Patrol. Students in 5th grade are invited to join the Beta Club for aca-
is our desire to instill a love for learning in each student and cultivate
demic excellence.
academic success. We work collaboratively with parents and community members to ensure that our students reach their goals.
In addition to our highly qualified staff, the success of Mirror Lake is also due to our parents, our fabulous PTA, and our Partners in Edu-
Parents are always welcome at Mirror Lake Elementary. Our school
cation. Local businesses such as Publix, Johnny’s Pizza, Walgreens, The
safety policy requires all visitors to sign in at the front office and obtain
Curiosity Shoppe, and others serve on school committees or participate
a visitor’s pass. Although instruction begins promptly at 8:00 a.m., the
in school related activities. All of the staff at Mirror Lake looks forward
morning announcements begin at 7:50. Students are frequently recog-
the 2014-2015 school year. Be sure to visit the school website for infor-
nized at that time for various accomplishments and reminders about
mation about S.O.A.R. or the Supply List at mirrorlake.dce.schoolinsites.
upcoming events. We encourage you to get involved and maintain con-
com. Our Principal, Mrs. Susan Calderara can be contacted at susan.
tact with your child’s teacher. Parent-Student-Teacher conferences, PTA,
calderara@douglas.k12.ga.us or the Assistant Principal, Mrs. Chandell
frequent communication and volunteering in your child’s classroom are
Johnson at chandell.johnson@douglas.k12.ga.us. Please call our office
some of the ways to participate in your child’s educational development.
at any time at 770.651.4300.
Mt. Carmel Elementary School Mt. Carmel Elementary School (MCES) takes pride in maintaining a “family atmosphere” that is committed to
2356 Fairburn Road, Douglasville, 770.651.4200
Karna Kelly, please call the front office at 770.651.4200. You can also visit our website at mtcarmel.dce.schoolinsites.com.
the success of our students. Our school enjoys this reputation that was built by a group of dedicated individuals—staff, students, parents and community partners. Changes are coming to Mt. Carmel Elementary in respect to leadership and testing; however the high expectations and commitment to student achievement will remain the same. Tracey Seymour is the new principal, but she is very familiar with the Mt. Carmel philosophy and “family atmosphere” as she served as assistant principal for three years (2005-2008). She will be able to provide the consistency to which MCES is accustomed to. Testing will look different over the next five years. The format will move from the traditional multiple choice questions to constructed response. In addition, online testing will be gradually introduced. The Mt. Carmel staff is ready! They work diligently daily to incorporate high-level questioning and responses from students and will continue to enforce high expectations for learning. Our technology capabilities are increasing each year so students will be prepared to make this transition. The vision of our school council is to foster a school environment that is empowered by students, staff, parents, and community working together to create independent, caring, and responsible learners. The Mt. Carmel staff works diligently to uphold this vision and will continue to work as a family of dedicated professional educators, devoted and caring parents, and superior students. Mt. Carmel believes in the power of family and seeks to maintain that positive atmosphere through the daily operations of the school. Come see us! It’s great to be at Mt. Carmel! If you would like to contact Principal Seymour or Assistant Principal
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New Manchester Elementary School Welcome to New Manchester Elementary School: Home of the Eagles! Our goal each
support instruction and allow for more student
safe environment for after school
participation.
care.
Homework
assistance,
day is to provide a safe and nurturing environ-
There are many opportunities for student in-
ment for students where they can confidently
volvement at New Manchester. We have a news
learn and grow. It is our desire that students
crew that delivers the morning announcements
Parent involvement is a key ingredient to
strive to achieve. Our mission is to challenge
and news via closed circuit TV. This WEGL
the success of our students. Our parents are
and encourage students to meet and exceed
News Team works together to provide a won-
always willing to volunteer and support New
their goals and dreams. Character education is
derful service for our school. After school club
Manchester. The strong PTA organization and
a vital part of our environment which we call
opportunities are also available for students.
School Council are advocates for the students
Eagle Pride!
We have a Road Runner Club, Chorus, Drama,
and support a safe environment where high ex-
All of our teachers are highly qualified and
Drum, AV/Media, and National Junior Beta
pectations encourage students to excel.
provide an atmosphere of high expectations.
Club. New club additions for the 2014-2015
The administrators are Alesia Stanley, Prin-
Students are encouraged to explore new ideas
year will be a Chapter Book Club, Incredible
cipal; Dr. Kim Johnson and Dr. Robbin Wash-
and reach their full potential. Entering a class-
Girls Club, Mathletes, STEM/Science, Writing,
ington, Assistant Principals. You may contact
room you will see students actively involved
and a Yearbook club. We are excited to offer so
us at 770.651.4400 or visit our website at new-
and engaged in learning. Instruction is sup-
many opportunities for students to be involved
manchester.dce.schoolinsites.com. You will be
ported with a Promethean board and a docu-
and showcase their talents and interests.
able to access the student handbook as well as
ment camera in each classroom. These tools
Our After School Program (ASP) provides a
snack, and other activities support students and provide a fun place to be after school.
supply lists on the school website.
2242 Old Lower River Road, Douglasville, 770.651.4400
North Douglas Elementary School We are very excited to get the new school year started at North Doug-
you to do the same with your child at home to ensure
las Elementary School. As the new year begins we will be seeing some
there is a clear understanding of our system and school’s
new faces. North Douglas is excited to welcome new assistant principal,
policies and procedures.
Teri Abbey. Ms. Abbey will be joining Ms. Fran Davis, Principal. Ms. Abbey
North Douglas encourages you to attend our Title I Orientation on
is coming with a wealth of knowledge and experience and we are looking
Thursday, August 21, at 7:00. At our Title I Orientation we will have a brief
forward to another great year.
presentation before being dismissed to your child’s classroom. This year,
North Douglas will continue to offer extra-curricular activities such as
teachers are holding ‘Homeroom’ meetings where they will discuss spe-
the Chess Club, BETA Club, Good News Club, and Road Runners. This
cific information about daily instruction, classroom routines and expecta-
year we are also fortunate to be receiving the 21st Century Grant where
tions, homework procedures and available methods of communication
we will be offering a variety of academic and enrichment activities for many of our students. As we continue to work on conserving funds and resources you are reminded that students will not receive a hard copy of our Student Handbook, however, the handbooks are available online on our school website at northdouglas.dce.schoolinsites.com. Teachers will be reviewing the handbook with the students at the beginning of the year, and I encourage
between school and home. This evening allows you to come and meet the entire staff, hear from and speak with your child’s teacher about questions you may have. This is going to be a great year and we are excited to continue working together to ensure the success of all of our students. If you have any questions, please call our office at 770.651.4800.
1630 Dorris Road, Douglasville, 770.651.4800
South Douglas Elementary School The faculty and staff at South Douglas Elementary are excited to be-
7:50 a.m. and is a time to recognize student accomplishments
gin the 2014-2015 school year. We look forward to welcoming all of our
and outstanding character traits. Make sure your child is at
returning students and those that are new to our school. The theme for
school by 7:50 a.m. Instruction will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.
this year will be “STARs (Students Taking Academic Responsibility) of the
and any student arriving at that time or later will need to be signed-
Future”. All teachers at South Douglas Elementary are highly qualified
in by a parent in the front office.
and will do their best to provide a challenging educational program with high expectations.
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Communication between home and school is essential. The school newsletter, The Bear Facts, is the vehicle which most school news is
Attendance is an important factor in every child’s education. Excellent
communicated. The Bear Facts will inform you of important events and
attendance is expected and appreciated. Morning assembly begins at
dates. The school website is also a valuable resource for parents. To view
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2505 East County Line Road, Douglasville, 770.651.4600 et, a new sport, was created by Mr. Boberg, faculty sponsor. Gracket is a game combining the aspects of baseball, stickball, and cricket. Other opportunities for students include:
Sweetwater Elementary School celebrates our learning community! The school’s mission statement, “Empowering engaged learners for a
Safety Patrol, Flag Corp, Transportation Corp, Art Club, Ladies Club and Harmony Knights.
life time of achievement and success,” permeates the school’s learning
Each year students share their talents with our own version of “Ameri-
environment. Parents, students, staff, business partners and mentors
can Idol” called “Knight Idol.” Other spring events include grade level
of Sweetwater participate in PTA meetings, parent workshops, PE field
field days, drama productions and choral musicals. Students in 4th & 5th
days, Fall Festival, Winter Wonderland Breakfasts, Thanksgiving Feast,
grade compete in a school Spelling Bee, as well as a Geography Bee.
Goodies for Grandparents, Muffins for Moms, Donuts for Dads and the
Sweetwater Elementary provides an after school program to assist
Annual Knight Awards (recognition of students, parents, business part-
parents with their student’s needs following the school day. Parents are
ners and staff.)
encouraged to register during “Sneak-a-Peek.” The registration fee and
Sweetwater Elementary students’ participate in: Pizza Hut’s Read to
one week of tuition is required at the time of registration. The tuition rolls
Succeed Program; Six Flags 600 Minute Reading promotion; Douglas
over from week to week if unused. The tuition is due prior to staying in
County Spelling Bee and Special Olympics. Students who demonstrate
the after school program. After school services are provided daily until 6
outstanding academic achievement, character and attendance are rec-
p.m. on days that students attend a full day of school.
ognized quarterly and have the opportunity to become members of their
Feel free to contact Dr. Teresa Martin, Principal or Mr.
grade level court during our Knight Awards recognition program in May.
Michael Angresano, Assistant Principal at 770.651.4600 for
Students audition to be a part of a dance team, Knight Step. Drama
comments and/or questions. You can also visit our website
kings and queens are encouraged to audition for the Drama Club. Grack-
for more information at sweetwater.dce.schoolinsites.com.
Winston Elementary School
7465 Highway 78, Winston, 770.651.4700
Winston Elementary School (WES) is a school where
or any of the friendly office personnel and faculty. Morning announcements
students exceed the challenges of high expectations,
begin at 7:50 a.m. where students are frequently recognized for various ac-
experience success and know that they are loved. Our
complishments – so make certain that your child is at school by 7:50. Instruc-
results from Georgia’s College and Career Ready Per-
tion begins promptly at 8 a.m. and any student arriving at that time or later
formance Index (our overall rating from the state) is a 93.8! We could not achieve such high results without the true collaboration that exists between the Winston faculty, our parents and our students.
will need to be signed in by a parent. We encourage you to get involved and maintain contact with your child’s teacher. Parent-Student-Teacher conferences, PTO (WESCO), frequent com-
If you are not actively involved in your child’s education, we want you to
munication and volunteering in your child’s classroom are some of the ways
be. We welcome new and returning students to a great 2014-2015 school
to participate in your child’s educational development. We also ask that you
year. Winston’s reputation as a strong school comes from its community, the
read with your child each and every night. Winston has 4 reading celebra-
heart of the school. We look to our community and ask that our students,
tions per year and we want your child to participate.
parents, and teachers continue to work together to meet and exceed the
We care about each child. With your help, we will continue to make Win-
learning goals and to keep the spirit of WES alive. We want to continue that
ston the best learning place ever. Please read the Parent and Student Hand-
commitment and with your help, it is going to be another amazing year!
book that will be posted on our website winston.dce.schoolinsites.com.
When you visit Winston, please check in at the office for a visitor’s pass
Please know that if you ever have a question, suggestion or concern, our
and be sure to introduce yourself or say hello to Mrs. Dawn Taylor, the new
doors are open to you! If you would like to contact us, please call the main
Principal of Winston Elementary, Ms. Shelly Hester, the Assistant Principal,
office at 770.651.4700. We will see you on August 6th.
the school web page, please go to southdouglas.dce.schoolinsites.com. At South Douglas, we encourage family and community members to get involved. We have an active volunteer program where parents, grandparents and community members provide support in a variety of ways. The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a vital part of our success and we encourage everyone to participate. Students whose parents are involved in their child’s education are more likely to be successful academically. South Douglas provides an after school program (ASP) to assist parents
with their child’s needs following the school day. A registration fee is required at the time of registration. After school services are provided daily until 6 p.m. School administrators are Mr. Casey Duffey, Principal, and Mr. Paul Spence, Assistant Principal. The school phone number is 770.651.4500. Your support is important to us and your child’s education. Let’s join together to build a solid foundation and make this a great school year!
8299 Highway 166, Douglasville, 770.651.4500
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Health Matters
Your child’s health and safety is
The student handbook, which is posted on each school’s website, also
always important to us at the Doug-
contains valuable information regarding medication administration at
las County School System (DCSS).
school. While we assist with administering medication to those students
We recognize the unique relationship
who must receive them during school hours, we must have the appropri-
between healthy students and quality
ate permission forms completed. We recognize it is one more “form” to
learning. Our school system employs six
have completed, but for safety reasons, we kindly ask your cooperation
full-time Registered Nurses (RNs) to help
in this matter.
provide oversight for all health related issues
As the school year begins, we have many students who suffer from
within the schools. In addition, each school has a
asthma symptoms at school. If your child has asthma, please review with
designated “health monitor” who assumes day-to-day
him or her appropriate asthma management, to include taking preventive
management of health related issues within their school. The health moni-
medications at home as prescribed by their doctor. We encourage our
tor is an unlicensed employee who is trained in basic first aid and medica-
students with asthma to keep a rescue inhaler with them at all times, even
tion administration.
during school (with appropriate permission form completed).
If your child has a chronic medical illness or condition which may re-
While we like to see students healthy and attending school regularly,
quire treatment or monitoring at school (diabetes, seizures, severe asth-
we recognize that at times it may be more appropriate for students to
ma, sickle cell disease, etc.) please inform your school’s health monitor.
remain home when they are ill. If your student has a fever, as well as other
They will arrange an appointment with one of our school RN’s to assist in
signs of illness such as nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat, coughing,
developing a care guide for your student.
aches, congestion, fatigue, unexplained rashes, etc. it may be more ap-
You have been asked to complete a health information form for your child. Please ensure you complete this form and return it to school as soon
propriate for them not to return to school until the signs/symptoms of illness have resolved.
as possible. This form provides us with valuable information should your
Communication with school personnel is very important if there are
child become ill and/or injured while at school. Please remember that in
health related issues that could impact your child’s education. Please feel
many cases, those “alternate” phone numbers we ask for are very impor-
free to share any of these concerns with school staff. Your child’s educa-
tant should we not be able to reach you during the school day.
tion, as well as their health and safety, is always a priority with us.
Ninth Year of International Baccalaureate Program to Begin in Fall 2014 The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program is a comprehensive academic program for high achieving academically able students. It is
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took place in late January and students were notified of acceptance in early March.
not simply a series of courses. Its objective is to develop knowledge-
The Program offers students enhanced learning opportunities as
able, caring, reflective students who are good communicators and
well as opportunities for significant credits accepted at the University
problem solvers. The program began in 1968 in Geneva, Switzerland.
level for students achieving sufficiently high IG test results. In Septem-
Douglas County High School’s program is one of twenty eight diploma
ber of 2009, the State Board of Regents approved a policy whereby
programs in Georgia and one of 2.300 programs in over 129 countries.
students can earn up to 24 college credits. The program is recognized
The program strives to develop the whole student while giving stu-
internationally and gives students advantages for scholarships and ad-
dents greater opportunities for scholarships, acceptance at competi-
mission to highly selective universities. Douglas County High IB stu-
tive universities, and the opportunity to earn college credit. The ac-
dents have all earned college credit with many earning over 20 credits
ceptance rate for IB graduates at competitive colleges is twice as high
and some as much as 36 credits.
as that for regular high school graduates and three times as high at the
The first graduating class received $1,514,454 in scholarships and
Military Academies. Colleges know that IB students have pursued the
the IB class of 2011 received $2,818,503. IB graduates in the class of
most rigorous academic program available since it includes 22 classes.
2014 were offered over $4 million in scholarships. IB students from
All Douglas County students are given the opportunity to apply for
DCHS are attending West Point, Duke, Vanderbilt, MIT, Cal Tech, GA
admission to the IB program at Douglas County High School. The ap-
Tech, UGA, Carnegie Melon, Cornell, Air Force Academy, Emory and
plication process for 2014 began in the fall of 2013 as Corinne Barnes,
many others. The most significant benefit of the program as reported
IB Coordinator, visited all middle schools. These visits were followed
by Douglas County students is the development of life and academic
with an IB Open House at Douglas County High School in mid-Oc-
skills that they learn from this comprehensive program that includes all
tober. The deadline for applications was December 14th. Interviews
academic courses from 9th to 12th grades.
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Interscholastic Activities Opportunities to participate in interscholastic ac-
George Chip, Assistant Director, Student Support and Athletics
tivities are numerous for all eligible middle and high school students. Last year, over 3,000 students participated in athletics in our system. Students participating in interscholastic sports and fine arts at school tend to have higher grade-point averages, better attendance rates, lower dropout rates and fewer discipline problems. The activities provide students expanded learning opportunities which include teamwork, respect for self and others, the desire to win, mental and physical self-discipline, and pride in their school and community. All five high schools in the Douglas County School System are
tions of each high school and the region they will compete in this fall: Douglas County High School – Region 3AAAAAA Lithia Springs High School – Region 5AAAAA
New Manchester High School – Region 5AAAAA Alexander High School – Region 5AAAAA
Chapel Hill High School – Region 5AAAAA All eight middle schools in the Douglas County School System compose the Middle School Athletic Conference and abide by the by-laws established for the conference as well as applicable regulations of the GHSA and the Douglas County Board of Education. Vital to the success of our interscholastic programs is community
members of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) and abide
and parental support. Interscholastic activities are funded through
by its by-laws as well as regulations of the Board of Education. The
ticket revenues as well as fund raisers. Parents are encouraged to join
GHSA recently reclassified all high schools within the state accord-
booster clubs for respective sports and programs to assist in raising
ing to student enrollment. Due to re-classification, four of our high
funds and offering support in other ways. In doing so, we can ensure
schools will soon be competing in the same classification. This will
the continuation of providing quality programs for our students.
bring back to our community true in-county rivalries. All county
Extracurricular Activities
schools will play each other in most events. The reclassification will
We also encourage our students to be active in club activities in
also provide more games with neighboring counties such as Paulding
their schools. There are many offerings. Many are community service
and Cobb. This will reduce travel significantly and encourage better
oriented. Please consult your school’s handbook. Many post-second-
turnout at games both home and away. Following are the classifica-
ary schools and employers look for this involvement.
Foxhall Family Festival Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 4 and don’t miss the fun at the third annual Foxhall Family Festival benefiting the Douglas County
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fun, games and activities. Last year 18,000 attended and it is expected to grow larger this year. The Foxhall Family Festival is the largest fundraiser for the Douglas County School System. With over 1100 acres of manicured fields and paddocks, the annual Douglas County School System Foxhall Family Festival is planned to become the premier festival of its kind in the southeast. The Foxhall Family Festival will feature games and recre-
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ational activities appealing to children of all ages and parents alike. The 2014-2015 Douglas County Teacher of the Year will be named during the festival. Scheduled outdoor activities include festival games, pony rides, archery, fishing, inflatables, hayrides, music, petting zoo, fun runs, food trucks, and more. Major sponsors are needed for Douglas County School System’s Foxhall Family Festival. Sponsorships help offset the costs associated with the festival and give businesses significant exposure at a major event which will be attended by thousands of families from the local community. Multiple sponsorship levels are available, from $100 to $25,000, and all provide businesses the opportunity to support the Douglas County School System. For more information and a video about the festival, visit www.foxhallfamilyfestival.com or the system website at www.douglas.k12.ga.us.
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School Attendance: It is the Law Georgia education law requires that all chil-
• On a national average, students who drop
dren, ages 6 through 16, attend school regularly.
out of school tend to work within five dollars of
Making sure that students are at school each day
minimum wage for the majority of their lives.
than a few days each year.
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Help your child get organized. Create a space in your home for storing backpacks,
is the parent’s responsibility. Violation of this law
Students with a high school diploma will earn ap-
books, and other supplies. Develop a routine
is a misdemeanor level offense subject to a fine
proximately $240,000 more over a lifetime than a
where children gather school materials the night
of not less than $25.00 and not more than $100,
dropout and a college graduate will earn close to
before. This will make mornings less hectic and
imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each unex-
half a million dollars more over a lifetime.
help them get out the door and onto the bus on
cused absence beyond 5 is a separate offense.
Students who come to school each day and
time. Getting organized can also help create a
It is critical to provide both parent and doctors
work hard score better grades on tests. Being
calmer atmosphere at home, leading to better at-
in class each day leads to more exposure to the
titudes and openness to learning when children
notes to your attendance clerk at the school. Some school attendance statistics are: • 80% of the prison population is made up of school dropouts. • Students with regular attendance tend to have higher achievement in school and a greater probability of success in college. • Students who are not tardy and who have regular attendance tend to have better relation-
curriculum and a better chance for academic success. Making sure your child is at school every day is one of the most powerful ways parents can ensure success in elementary, middle, and high school.
arrive at school.
3
Set reasonable bedtimes. Reinforce bedtimes for your children and encourage
them to get up and get ready on their own. (A loud alarm clock can be a useful tool in this effort!) A work first, play later policy can also help make
Parent Strategies for Success Making school attendance a priority can also
sure homework is done before sports activities, friends, or computer games.
ships with their peers and with the staff members.
help your child learn good work and study hab-
• Students averaging 15 days of absence a
its. Getting to school each day on time prepares
year will miss a year of instruction by the 12th
them to meet future responsibilities. Parents
sible. Schedule family vacations during school
grade.
teach valuable lessons when the importance of
holidays or during the summer so that students
arriving at school on time every day is stressed.
aren’t missing important lessons and struggling to
• Students who are habitually tardy are devel-
There are things you can do to ensure good
oping habits and a mindset that may last a lifetime. The #1 reason people are fired is because
attendance:
Make medical and other appointments during non-school hours whenever pos-
make up missed work.
5
Keep track of your child’s absences and
1
Make academics a priority. Let your children
they are late to work.
4
write an excuse if your child is sick. If ab-
know that you expect them to go to school
sent, make sure your child gets all make up work
students who drop out of school and attendance
every day and do their best. Learning should be
completed. If there is a problem, seek the help
problems during the elementary or middle school
“job one.” There may be occasional sick days, but
of the guidance counselor, attendance clerk, or
years.
young, healthy children rarely need to miss more
social worker at your child’s school.
• There is an absolute relationship between
Public Education Trust
The Douglas County Public Education Trust, Inc. (PET) mission is to
generate, monitor, and dispense funds; to provide financial support to
Emeritus Member, Retired Banker; Athena Bryant, Bank of North Georgia; Sissy Bunch, Retired Educator; Ruby Byers, Douglas County School System Technology Department; Julian Carter, Ex-officio, Douglas County
programs for enrichment; and to encourage, recognize and reward ex-
School System; Lynne Cole, Education Funding Partners; Rodney Da-
cellence in the students and staff in the Douglas County School System
vis, Print Design Promote; Marian Dowland, ValuTeachers; Wes Farnan,
(DCSS). The PET Board strives to award funds annually in grant monies
Southern A&E, LLC; Jerry Hall, Assured Comfort Heating and Air; Terry
through their Classroom Initiative Mini-Grants to teachers for programs
Hardy, MembersFirst Credit Union; Kizzy Howell, City of Douglasville;
not already funded by local, state or federal dollars.
Tonya Jackson, Ra-lin and Associates, Inc.; Janet Kelley, Ex-officio, Retired
PET is supported by private donations, corporate donations and grants.
Educator, Chair of Douglas County Board of Education; Sherry McKinley,
A number of ongoing generous business supporters help PET fulfill their
Retired Educator; Henry Mitchell, Commissioner, Douglas County Board
mission. They include GreyStone Power, MembersFirst Credit Union and
of Commissioners; Chris Stanley, Design Solutions Group; Karen Stroud,
Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club. Many DCSS employees also support
Ex-officio, Douglas County School System, Community Relations Depart-
PET through their monthly or one-time gifts. Over $600 is donated to PET
ment; Tim Williams, Emeritus Member, GreyStone Power; and James Wil-
monthly by employees. Since 2003, over $100,000 has been awarded in
son, Retired, Boy Scouts of America.
mini-grants to teachers to help improve student achievement. In addition,
If you are interested in making a donation or learning more about the
during the last ten years, PET has awarded over $70,000 in scholarships to
Public Education Trust, Inc., please contact Douglas County School Sys-
students to help them pursue their higher education goals.
tem Community Relations Director Karen Stroud, 770.651.2037 or karen.
The PET Board includes: Don Remillard, Don Remillard PET Chair, 2013-2014, Retired Former Superintendent of the Douglas County School
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System; Andrew Agan, Marketing and Communications; Terry Baggett,
stroud@douglas.k12.ga.us. For additional information regarding PET, please visit www.douglaspubliceducationtrust.org.
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After School Programs Where is your child each afternoon? Do you worry about what they doing
Pre-Paid Program Fees • $10 registration (due upon registration) • $8 tuition per day, per child (regardless of amount of time in program)
and who is supervising them? Do you need help with homework completion
Tuition is due prior to the week they stay and can be placed in the ASP
for your children? Each elementary school in our district offers a fee-based
drop box located near the office. As funds are available, partial scholarships
After School Program (ASP) which is designed to provide a safe, relaxed,
for the ASP may be available to students based upon need. Financial Assis-
and enjoyable environment for students during after school hours. Programs
tance Applications are available at each individual after school program site
provide enrichment activities, social interaction with peers and homework
and the district website.
help in a well supervised, structured setting for students enrolled in the
Eligible students with disabilities who enroll in the After School Program will be provided reasonable accommodations and/or modifications in order
school. The After School Program does not provide educational services to students and is not intended to be an educational program.
to afford them meaningful access to the program. The Douglas County School System After School Program is made pos-
Average program hours are 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Fri-
sible through the generous support of United Way of Greater Atlanta, Com-
day and may vary depending on each site. Our programs are closed on holi-
munities In Schools of Georgia, Communities In Schools of Douglas County,
days, teacher workdays, conference days, early release days, and summer
and through student tuition.
break. Students wishing to participate must complete a registration form
For additional information contact Mitzi Teal, Executive Director of Com-
which can be obtained from the school. For detailed program information
munities In Schools of Douglas County at 770.651.2039 or contact individual
and hours please contact your child’s school.
schools for registration details or questions.
Dual Language Program Douglas County School System’s Dual Language Program begins the year with a milestone achievement – advancement into Middle School! The inaugural class of Beulah Elementary School’s Spanish/English language immersion group moves to Turner Middle School this fall, and will participate in a modified Spanish II course – which is normally reserved for 9th or 10th graders. The program, which has been ongoing since 2008, has been growing in popularity and student achievement. Although their instruction is delivered in both English and Spanish throughout the day,
This program allows for students of all ethnicities and cultural and language backgrounds to develop high levels of proficiency in two languages. The goal is not merely for the students to speak a second language – but to use both Spanish and English in academic settings, as well as to have a more complex and meaningful cultural awareness. In a world that is getting smaller and smaller, Dual Language Education provides access to the world like no other instructional format. We are so proud of the students, teachers and families who are involved in Douglas County’s unique program!
the students (who are both native English speakers and native Spanish speakers) are doing exceptionally well on the CRCT standardized test, which is, of course, English only. For example, in third grade, 100% of the dual language students met or exceeded on CRCT in reading, and 90% met or exceeded in math, despite having all math instruction exclusively in Spanish, and reading instruction in both languages.
2014 - 2015 Testing Dates Elementary Testing:
April 20 - 30, 2015 - End of Grade Assessment
Middle Testing:
April 20 - 30, 2015 - End of Grade Assessment
High School Testing:
Sept. 24, 2014/Sept. 25, 2014 (make up) - Georgia High School Writing Assessment (GHSWT) Main Administration October, 15, 2014 - PSAT (subject to change) Dec. 1 - Dec. 12, 2014 - End-of-Course (EOC/Paper, Pencil and Online) April 27, 2015 - May 8, 2015 - End-of-Course (EOC) Spring Administration
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Make a Difference...Mentor Have you ever come across a child that looks like they could use a little extra encouragement? Have
ing them to stay in school and achieve in life.
you ever wanted to get involved in your community
Mentors generally spend an hour a week with their student
in a way that has a direct impact? Have
mentee. Age appropriate activities include: reading, arts and
you ever thought about mentoring?
crafts, talking, playing games, flash cards, researching jobs or col-
Research has proven that when
lege options. The program goals are to help support students,
students are surrounded with a
increase school attendance, improve grades, and test scores.
community of support, their
Mentoring helps each mentee feel supported in life and school.
chances of completing high
Current mentors often say they get more out of the mentoring
school and becoming successful in life are much greater.
relationship than their mentee. The MATCH mentoring program continues to grow in its numbers. The relationships that are formed between mentor and men-
The MATCH (Men-
tee continue to be effective, worthwhile, and one of the best in-
toring Activities Taught
vestments you can provide to our youth. Communities In Schools
by Children’s Hero’s)
Executive Director Mitzi Teal and Program Contact Stephanie Cart-
Program is a school
er continue to remain innovative in bringing about activities and
based- mentoring pro-
events where mentors, mentee’s and families can come together.
gram available to any stu-
Our goal is to sustain a program that works.
dent enrolled in the Douglas
For more information about mentoring, email mentor@doug-
County School System (DCSS).
las.k12.ga.us or contact 770.651.6492. Follow us on Twitter @
Communities In Schools of
CIS_Douglas and like us on Facebook at Communities In Schools
Douglas County and DCSS
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aim to surround students with a community of support, empower-
Douglas County, Inc.
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2014-2015 School Level Teachers of the Year A teacher from each of Douglas County’s 33 schools has been selected to be honored as their school’s 2013-2014 Teacher of the Year. Each school selected a teacher to honor who is extremely dedicated, knowledgeable, and planning to continue in active teaching status in Douglas County. A workshop to help school candidates move forward to potentially become the District Teacher of the Year was held on May 21 in Citizens’ Hall at the
wards, Beulah Elementary School; Amy Dobbs, Bill Arp Elementary School;
Douglas County Courthouse. Superintendent Dr. Gordon Pritz gave a con-
Lavonda Price, Bright Star Elementary School; Jennifer Kendrick, Burnett
gratulatory message to welcome the Teachers of the Year.
Elementary School; Melissa Burdette, Chapel Hill Elementary School; Sarah
Each teacher’s county level application will be read and scored by a se-
Leach, Chapel Hill High School; Christina Baxley, Chapel Hill Middle School;
lection committee. The top eight candidates (two each from the middle and
Alan Caldwell, Chestnut Log Middle School; Jill Buchanan, Dorsett Shoals
high school level and four from the elementary school level) will become
Elementary School; Robert Bennett, Douglas County High School; April
semifinalists and be observed teaching in their classrooms. The selection
Stanton, Eastside Elementary School; Rebecca Fielder, Factory Shoals El-
committee will interview the eight candidates and name a finalist for each
ementary School; Elizabeth Hill, Factory Shoals Middle School; Leslie Hilder-
area – Elementary, Middle and High School Teacher of the Year – as well as
brand, Fairplay Middle School; Alicia Barksdale, Holly Springs Elementary
the overall Douglas County Teacher of the Year.
School; Eugene Glover, Lithia Springs Elementary School; Jonathan Free-
Recognition of all school level candidates will be held on Tuesday, Sep-
man, Lithia Springs High School; Samantha Shipp, Mason Creek Elementary
tember 30 at Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club, 8000 Capps Ferry Road,
School; Gail Phillips, Mason Creek Middle School; Natalie Murray, Mirror
Douglasville. The reception will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the public is invited
Lake Elementary School; Cheri’ Henderson, Mt. Carmel Elementary School;
to attend. The announcement of the Douglas County Teacher of the Year
Sarah Dowell, New Manchester Elementary School; Stephanie Remillard,
and level honorees will be on Saturday, October 4, at 2:00 p.m. during the
New Manchester High School; Jennifer Shumake, North Douglas Elemen-
annual Foxhall Family Festival at Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club.
tary School; Sherrie Henderson, South Douglas Elementary School; Valerie
The school level teachers of the year are as follows: Miranda Combs,
Reed, Stewart Middle School; Joseph Grainger, Sweetwater Elementary
Alexander High School; Michelle Fernander, Annette Winn Elemen-
School; Rueben Pitts, Turner Middle School; Shannon Postell, Winston El-
tary School; Betina Gillham, Arbor Station Elementary School; Viveca Ed-
ementary School; and Colette Bell, Yeager Middle School.
Career, Technical & Agricultural Education
Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs are an integral part of and supported by the Georgia Department of Education (DOE) Performance Standards. All CTAE Career Clusters incorporate the Common Core literacy standards that provide a consistent frame work to prepare students for success in college and/or the 21st Century workplace. Students who complete three courses in a career cluster pathway will take an End of Pathway Assessment (EOPA) that has been approved by the Georgia DOE and is aligned with industry standards. This assessment will provide nationallyrecognized certification for those students entering the workforce during their high school career or immediately following graduation. All pathways make academics relevant and assist students in making decisions for career and post-secondary options. All CTAE programs follow the district’s policies. The district policy is Board Policy JAA and that policy reads “Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, color or national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and the Perkins Act of 1998); or disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990) in educational programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. The Douglas County Board of Education does not discriminate in any educational programs or activities or in employment policies Career Clusters offered in Douglas County include: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Audio-Video Technology and Communications; Business Management and Administration; Education and Training; Finance; Government and Public Administration; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security; Marketing; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); and Transportation, Distribution and Logistics. If you are interested in this program, please contact Mandy Johnson at 770.947.7690.
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School System Releases Video Public Service Announcement to Put the Brakes on School Bus Stop Arm Running The Douglas County School System (DCSS), the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Ameri-
County School System,” said Andy Micacchione, Coordinator of Transportation. Dwayne Worthan, Captain of the Uniform
lives of the children who ride Douglas County
Traffic Division, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
school buses every day.”
explains, “Once we’ve received the video, there
can Traffic Solutions (ATS) have released a video
In 2013 according to a Stop Arm Violation
will be a deputy assigned to review it. The deputy
Public Service Announcement (PSA) to help edu-
Survey conducted by the National Association of
will look at the video and the violation and at that
cate the community about the growing problem
State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services
point they would determine whether or not it
of illegal passing of school buses. The video that
(NASDPTS) drivers passed school buses illegally
needs to be accepted or rejected.”
can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/morayblack/
over 6,800 times in one day statewide, putting
Viewers will see how the CrossingGuard® so-
review/88176743/dbb21e2946,
how
thousands of Georgia children in jeopardy. This
lution, which mounts purpose-built cameras on
the CrossingGuard® school bus stop arm safety
video details the DCSS’ campaign to ensure the
the side of the school bus, automatically detects
solution works. It also highlights the role of law
safety of their students by catching drivers who
a vehicle illegally passing the stop arm and cap-
enforcement, the penalties issued, and the impor-
illegally drive by school buses when they stop to
tures video of the violation including the vehicle‘s
tance of school bus safety.
pick up or drop off students.
license plate. They will learn how law enforcement
explains
“Keeping our children safe is our number one
“In the few days that we ran our surveys of our
reviews the violation video and license plate im-
priority,” said Dr. Gordon Pritz, Superintendent.
bus drivers calling in these violations, we had hun-
ages for approval prior to a citation being issued
“With these cameras, we hope to change driver
dreds of people running these school bus stop
and the penalties that range from $300 - $1,000
behaviors and reduce violations to protect the
arms and it is a very big problem in the Douglas
for stop-arm violations.
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21st Century Community Learning Centers After School Program Grants The Douglas County School
help offset the academic struggle that occurs in the transition from middle
System currently operates six 21st
school to high school by targeting at-risk students in grades 9th – 12th.
Century
This grant just completed year one of a five year funding award.
Community
Learning
Center (CCLC) Grant Programs
Each grant site provides students with a wide variety of after school
that serve 16 schools. These
activities such as academic tutoring, homework assistance, academic en-
grants were awarded by the
richment sessions, and cultural/fine arts education, technological and char-
Georgia Department of Educa-
acter education. The program also provides students with opportunities
tion through a competitive grant
to participate in summer camp, field trips and listen to speakers on topics
process. The 21st CCLC Program
such as life skills, academic motivation, college and career prospects, drug
was developed to pro-
awareness, conflict resolution, and violence/gang prevention. All students
vide federal funds to
receive a daily snack and are provided with transportation home each day.
local schools and or-
Strong emphasis is placed on intensive academic tutoring, remediation, ac-
ganizations to operate
celeration, and enrichment activities. All activities correlate with the Com-
after school programs for
mon Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS) to ensure program
the purpose of:
activities correlate with the school day and meet the individual needs of
• Providing opportuni-
each participant.
ties for academic enrich-
For more information about the 21st Century Community Learning
ment and tutorial services
Center Program please contact Mitzi Teal, Executive Director of Communi-
for students
ties In Schools of Douglas County and the 21st CCLC Project Director, at
• Offer students a broad
770.651.2039 or email her at mteal@cisga.org or mitzi.teal@douglas.k12.
array of additional ser-
ga.us. You may contact individual schools regarding student eligibility and
vices,
qualification requirements.
programs,
and
activities to reinforce and complement the regular academic program; and • Offer families of 21st CCLC students opportunities for literacy and related educational development All six programs target students who are in need of additional academic assistance. Criteria for students to qualify for available slots includes: academic performance below grade level; not meeting state standards on tests; and/or failing grades in one or more subjects/classes. We have six newly awarded middle school sites with this grant. IMPACT serves students at Chestnut Log and Mason Creek Middle Schools. The FOCUS grant serves students at Chapel Hill, Turner and Yeager Middle Schools. Factory Transition serves students at Factory Middle School. All six of these sites serve qualifying students in grades 6th – 8th. These schools include a 6th grade transition component for students during the school year and summer. These grants were awarded in July 2014 and are five year grants. The district has six new elementary 21st CCLC programs. The STAR grant serves 3rd – 5th graders at Arbor Station and Winston Elementary Schools, and Kindergarten – 5th graders at Dorsett Shoals Elementary. Factory Transition grants serves 2nd– 5th graders at Factory Shoals Elementary School. The SUCCESS grant serves students in grades 3rd-5th at Bright Star and North Douglas Elementary Schools. These grants were awarded in July of 2014 and are funded for five years. High Achiever CHAMPS serves students at Douglas County, Lithia Springs and New Manchester High Schools. The focus of this program is to 2014 - 2015 STUDENT & PARENT GUIDE | WWW.DOUGLAS.K12.GA.US | DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
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Advertiser Directory The Douglas County Board of Education and Chapel Hill News & Views would like to thank the community minded businesses which have made this Student & Parent Guide possible. Through their advertising support, the school system was able to provide this important information to all of the students, and their parents, in the public school system in Douglas County at no cost to the taxpayers of Douglas County. Those businesses include: Acting Lessons Creative Institute 5960 Stewart Pkwy.........678.370.0555 (See our ad on page 47) Words in Motion Acting Studio 210 W Montgomery St VR.678.787.5441 (See our ad on page 47)
Air Conditioning & Heating Anchor Heating & Air Conditioning 6556 Adair Place..............770.942.2873 (See our ad on page 35) Assured Comfort Heating & Air .........................................770.942.1938 (See our ad on page 30) Ronald Smith Heating & Air.770.819.9879 (See our ad on page 23)
Allergy & Asthma Center For Allergy & Asthma 8901 Stonebridge Blvd....770.459.0620 690 Dallas Hwy - VR.......770.459.0620 825 Dixie St - Cton.........404.994.4500 (See our ad on page 3)
Animal Hospitals Westside Animal Emergency Clinic 875 Thornton Rd.............770.819.1090 (See our ad on page 67)
Art Lessons Creative Institute 5960 Stewart Pkwy.........678.370.0555 (See our ad on page 47) Douglasville Lessons 5960 Stewart Pkwy.........404.374.4738 (See our ad on page 66)
Attorneys Miller & Hightower 9424 Adair St...................770.942.2720 (See our ad on page 57)
Auto Body & Paint Shops Hwy 78 Body Shop 3307 Bankhead Hwy, LS.770.948.8605 (See our ad on page 12)
Auto Dealers - New & Used John Bleakley Ford 870 Thornton Rd.............770.941.9000 (See our ad on page 25)
Auto Repair Abercrombie Transmissions 7841 W Bankhead Hwy..770.920.0095 (See our ad on page 42) Bud’s Benz 7773 W Strickland St.......770.942.8444 (See our ad on page 28)
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Credit Unions
Dermatology
GEMC Federal Credit Union 4040 Bankhead Hwy.......770.949.3557 (See our ad on page 43)
Advanced Dermatology 6043 Prestley Mill Rd.....770.739.7546 (See our ad on page 55)
Douglasville Downtown Conference Center 6701 Church Street.........678.715.6094 (See our ad on page 41)
Members First Credit Union 7421 Douglas Blvd...........404.978.0080 (See our ad on page 72)
Electric Companies
Car Washing
Dance
Fence Contractors
Cactus Car Wash 2777 Chapel Hill Rd........770.726.7716 (See our ad on page 46)
A.D. West Dance Company 5939 Stewart Parkway..770.577.West (See our ad on page 22)
Charities/Organizations
Creative Institute 5960 Stewart Pkwy.........678.370.0555 (See our ad on page 47)
Safe Kids Douglas County.770.949.5155 (See our ad on page 1)
Dance Academy West 2529 Bright Star Road.....770.489.8580 (See our ad on page 11)
West GA Tire & Auto Center 3795 Kings Highway........770.577.1177 (See our ad on page 63)
Banquet Halls
Beyond the Front Porch....404.408.6448 (See our ad on page 22)
Cheerleading Instruction Douglasville Gymnastics & Cheerleading 8877 Bright Star Road.....770.489.2582 (See our ad on page 33)
Chimney Sweeps Silver Lining Chimney Sweeps Please call........................770.942.1705 (See our ad on page 51)
Chiropractors Lighthouse Family Chiropractic 3680 Kings Hwy...............678.838.4433 (See our ad on page 34)
Churches Crossroads Church 5960 Stewart Pkwy.........678.370.0555 (See our ad on page 47) First United Methodist Church 6167 Prestley Mill Rd......770.942.3146 (See our ad on page 14)
Conference Centers
Douglasville Downtown Conference Center 6701 Church Street.........678.715.6094 (See our ad on page 41)
Consignment Shops Plato’s Closet 2862 Chapel Hill Road....678.715.4433 (See our ad on page 17)
Cosmetics Merle Norman 2866 Chapel Hill Road....770.942.0282 (See our ad on page 24)
Douglasville School Of Dance 3504 W Stewart Mill Rd..770.942.8063 (See our ad on page 21) Just Dance Studio 2121 Fairburn Rd.............770.575.1358 (See our ad on page 37)
Day Care Centers Another Bright Creation 4482 Highway 5..............770.489.5461 (See our ad on page 16)
Greystone Power...............770.942.6576 (See our ad on page 9) West Georgia Fence 289 Burns Rd Cton..........770.832.3363 (See our ad on page 24)
Gastroenterologists Atlanta Gastroenterology 5445 Meridian Mark Rd..404.843.6320 (See our ad on page 39)
Government Offices Douglas County..................770.949.2000 (See our ad on page 15)
Garbage Collection Compact Container Services 8336 Duralee Ln..............770.577.0104 (See our ad on page 34)
Gymnastics Instruction Douglasville Gymnastics & Cheerleading 8877 Bright Star Road.....770.489.2582 (See our ad on page 33)
Gynecologists
Bright Star Preschool 3715 Bright Star Rd.........678.715.1787 (See our ad on page 17)
Douglas Women’s Center 880 Crestmark Dr, LS.....770.941.8662 (See our ad on page 27)
Crossroads Academy 5960 Stewart Pkwy.........678.370.0555 (See our ad on page 47)
Home Improvements
Early Learning Center 5900 Prestley Mill Rd......770.942.5481 (See our ad on page 65)
Mickey’s Roofing................770.949.8462 (See our ad on page 54)
Primrose School At Brookmont 4460 Brookmont Pkwy...770.577.8181 (See our ad on page 8) Seeds Of Faith Preschool 9190 Campbellton St......770.942.9334 (See our ad on page 10) Winston Christian Academy 7425 Bankhead Hwy.......770.949.7462 (See our ad on page 19)
Dentists
AM/PM Plumbing...............770.439.1800 (See our ad on page 16)
West Georgia Fence 289 Burns Rd Cton..........770.832.3363 (See our ad on page 24)
Insurance Agencies State Farm - Starla Womack 8473 Earl D Lee Blvd....770.949.FARM (See our ad on page 20)
Martial Arts Instruction American Taekwon Do 8889 Highway 5..............770.942.0227 (See our ad on page 36)
Counselors
Children’s Dental Group 560 Thornton Rd.............770.745.5886 (See our ad on page 13)
Champion Karate & Fitness 2145 W County Line Rd.770.947.5212 (See our ad on page 26)
Adolescent Child Specialty Services 4935 Stewart Mill Rd.......404.310.1161 (See our ad on page 38)
Douglasvile Dental Associates 9579 Highway 5..............770.942.2852 (See our ad on page 49)
Massage Therapy In His Hands........................770.489.7990 (See our ad on page 48)
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Museums Pine Mountain Gold Museum 1881 Stockmar Rd, VR....770.459.8445 (See our ad on page 32)
Music Lessons Creative Institute 5960 Stewart Pkwy.........678.370.0555 (See our ad on page 47) Douglasville Lessons 5960 Stewart Pkwy.........404.374.4738 (See our ad on page 66)
Opthalmologists Blatt Eye Center 6001 Professional Pkwy...770.949.3885 (See our ad on page 66) Douglasville Eye Clinic 6001 Professional Pkwy...678.838.9999 (See our ad on page 10)
Orthodontists OrthoZone 3387 Highway 5..............770.974.3633 (See our ad on page 18)
Orthopaedics Resurgens Orthopaedics 6001 Professional Pkwy...770.949.7400 2014 Mesa Valley Way.....770.944.1100 (See our ad on page 7)
Parks
Sweetwater Creek State Park 1750 Mt Vernon Rd.........770.732.5871 (See our ad on page 6)
Pet Sitters Critter Sitters.....................404.377.5475 (See our ad on page 20)
Pharmacies Medicine Shoppe 6643 Church Street.........770.942.4982 (See our ad on page 44)
Physical Therapy Allternative Gym 1365 Pritchett Ind Blvd...678.945.4662 (See our ad on page 17)
Physicians Advanced Dermatology 6043 Prestley Mill Rd.....770.739.7546 (See our ad on page 55) Atlanta Gastroenterology 5445 Meridian Mark Rd..404.843.6320 (See our ad on page 39) Blatt Eye Center 6001 Professional Pkwy...770.949.3885 (See our ad on page 53) Center For Allergy & Asthma 8901 Stonebridge Blvd....770.459.0620 690 Dallas Hwy - VR.......770.459.0620 825 Dixie St - Cton.........404.994.4500 (See our ad on page 3)
Potter’s Hand Institute 307 Old Stone Road........770.459.8799 (See our ad on page 18) Resurgens Orthopaedics 6001 Professional Pkwy...770.949.7400 2014 Mesa Valley Way.....770.944.1100 (See our ad on page 7)
Plumbing Contractors AM/PM Plumbing...............770.439.1800 (See our ad on page 16)
Restaurants - French Fries French Fry Heaven Arbor Place Mall...............678.838.0000 (See our ad on page 59)
Restaurants - Mexican Monterrey Restaurante Mexicano 9486 Highway 5................770.920.1099 (See our ad on page 29)
Restaurants - Pizza
Bright Star Preschool 3715 Bright Star Rd.........678.715.1787 (See our ad on page 17)
Domino’s Pizza 3695 Kings Hwy................770.949.2277 2163 Fairburn Rd..............770.920.9200 639 Thornton Rd..............678.945.3990 6525 Hiram-Dglsvlle.........770.489.3990 (See our ad on page 34)
Crossroads Academy 5960 Stewart Pkwy.........678.370.0555 (See our ad on page 47)
Stevi B’s Pizza Buffet 7003 N Concourse Pkwy.678.229.5400 (See our ad on page 6)
Early Learning Center 5900 Prestley Mill Rd......770.942.5481 (See our ad on page 65)
Restaurants - Sushi/Japanese
Preschools
Primrose School At Brookmont 4460 Brookmont Pkwy...770.577.8181 (See our ad on page 8) Seeds Of Faith Preschool 9190 Campbellton St......770.942.9334 (See our ad on page 10) Winston Christian Academy 7425 Bankhead Hwy.......770.949.7462 (See our ad on page 19)
Psychiatry Potter’s Hand Institute 307 Old Stone Road........770.459.8799 (See our ad on page 18)
Purses Merle Norman 2866 Chapel Hill Road....770.942.0282 (See our ad on page 24)
Real Estate Agents Keller Williams Realty Sherri Mitchell.................678.362.8582 (See our ad on page 24)
Restaurants
Domino’s Pizza 3695 Kings Hwy................770.949.2277 2163 Fairburn Rd..............770.920.9200 639 Thornton Rd..............678.945.3990 6525 Hiram-Dglsvlle.........770.489.3990 (See our ad on page 34) French Fry Heaven Arbor Place Mall...............678.838.0000 (See our ad on page 59) Monterrey Restaurante Mexicano 9486 Highway 5................770.920.1099 (See our ad on page 29) MO MO Ya 7061 Arbor Pkwy..............770.947.2299 (See our ad on page 69)
Douglas Women’s Center 880 Crestmark Dr, LS.....770.941.8662 (See our ad on page 27)
Sakura Sushi & Grill 4900 Stewart Mill Rd........678.391.1906 (See our ad on page 31)
Douglasville Eye Clinic 6001 Professional Pkwy...678.838.9999 (See our ad on page 21)
Stevi B’s Pizza Buffet 7003 N Concourse Pkwy.678.229.5400 (See our ad on page 6)
MO MO Ya 7061 Arbor Pkwy..............770.947.2299 (See our ad on page 69) Sakura Sushi & Grill 4900 Stewart Mill Rd........678.391.1906 (See our ad on page 31)
Roofing Contractors Mickey’s Roofing................770.949.8462 (See our ad on page 54)
Shaved Ice
Kona Ice...................................678.723.5662 (See our ad on page 6)
Skating Rinks Dazzles Roller Sports 3844 Longview Drive......770.489.9519 (See our ad on page 5)
Special Needs Therapy Allternative Gym 1365 Pritchett Ind Blvd...678.945.4662 (See our ad on page 17)
Tires West Ga Discount Tire Sales 6423 Fairburn Road.........770.949.7382 (See our ad on page 63)
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West Ga Tire & Auto Center 3795 Kings Highway........770.577.1177 (See our ad on page 63)
Teen Clothing Plato’s Closet 2862 Chapel Hill Road....678.715.4433 (See our ad on page 17)
Transmissions Abercrombie Transmissions 7841 W Bankhead Hwy..770.920.0095 (See our ad on page 42)
Tutors Inspiring Scholars Tutoring 6374 Fairburn Rd.............678.561.7458 (See our ad on page 32) Omega Learning Center 2987 Chapel Hill Road....770.942.0530 (See our ad on the back cover)
Women’s Clothing Plato’s Closet 2862 Chapel Hill Road....678.715.4433 (See our ad on page 17)
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