Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year at Career Academies of Decatur!

We are thrilled to announce an exciting change: for the first time ever, we are offering a full-time option for students at Career Academies of Decatur. This new opportunity marks a significant milestone in Decatur City Schools in providing a non-traditional education that will prepare our students for successful futures.

As we start this journey together, we look forward to promoting innovation, growth and achievement in every student. Whether you're exploring new interests or honing in on your skills in a particular field, our faculty and staff are dedicated to support your academic and career goals.

Join us in embracing the possibilities of this new academic school year. Together, let's make it a year of discovery, achievement, and limitless potential.

Welcome to Career Academies of Decatur, where your future begins today!

Mark your calendars!

• March 7th is the end of the 3rd 9 weeks. Report Cards will go home on March 21st.
• Spring Break- March 10th-14th
• 3M Roadshow Bus- March 17th
• Need help filling out your senior's FAFSA? FAFSA Parent Meetings March 20th 10:00 am- 4:30 pm
• Course Verifications will be sent home on April 4th.

• All Juniors will take the ACT on April 9th- More details will be given at a later time.
• National Technical Honor Society Induction- April 15th @10:00 am
• Senior Walk- May 16th
• CAD Graduation - May 19th

Reminders:

• Did you forget to buy your GALA tickets? We are offering one more chance to purchase them. Thursday, March 27th.
• Check out the Summer Drivers Ed Registration form. The link is listed below.

• Students will receive their Course Verifications on Friday, April 4th.
• If you have any questions about their course verifications, please contact Mrs. Wood.
• Any changes to course verifications are due back by Friday, April 11th.

CAD GALA is will be on April 4th. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

STAFF DIRECTORY

https://cad.dcs.edu/o/cad/staff

First Priority is looking for student leaders who want to be a part of the club here at CAD.

If interested, please email or see Ms. Howse. (misty.howse@dcs.k12.al.us)

Contact Ms. Maples angie.maples@dcs.k12.al.us

If you have any questions regarding your cap and gown order please email Ms. Maples. (angie.maples@dcs.k12.al.us)

FAFSA IS OPEN!

Key Messages for Students

• FAFSA is FREE to complete.
• FAFSA is for technical certificates and academic degrees.
• Students may be eligible for up to $7395/year in Pell.
• Many non-federal grants and scholarships require FAFSA completion.
• Be aware of scholarship and FAFSA priority deadlines at the colleges where you are applying.

Key Messages for Parents

• FAFSA is safe and secure using studentaid.gov.
• Only used to determine your student's eligibility for financial aid.
• Your student needs your help getting key information from you to complete the application.
• Even if you think your family does not qualify for aid, it's good to have on file in case of the unexpected.

Seniors can buy Personal Ads for the Yearbook

$100 full page

$75 half

$50 quarter page

Email Misty Howse for more information. (misty.howse@dcs.k12.al.us)

Please contact Mrs. Maples with questions regarding senior activities.

angie.maples@dcs.k12.al.us

Students requesting a transcript be sent to a college need to make the request through Parchment. The link is below. You will need to create an account to get started.

1229 Westmead St SW, Decatur, AL 35601

256-560-6821

https://cad.dcs.edu/