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!

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)

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/