Counselors Newsletter

Be sure to sign up for your Senior Conference Small Group Family Meeting.

You can get details in the July 17 Senior Letter. and sign up here:

Please go to the DHS SignUp online portal to select a conference date that will work best for your family.

(Student Last name) Counselor Name - Click on the name of your counselor.

A-De) Mrs. Kiana Wills

(Df-J) Dr. Ken Jackson

(K-Re) Dr. Jazzmon Parham

(Rf-Z) Ms. Shadiqa White

DVA Seniors Please see email from Dr. Kimberly Jones for DVA specific details.

University of Connecticut

Washington University in St. Louis

Kennesaw State University

University of Alabama

Columbus State University

Wofford College

Bard College

University of Oklahoma

University of South Carolina

University of Kentucky

Purdue University

University of TN @ Knoxville

Georgis College State University

GSW - Georgia Southwestern State University

f you are taking an AP Class that is offered at DHS, follow the instructions form your GAVS teacher for signing up and registering for the exam. The AP Coordinator at DHS is Ms. Karina Green.

If you are taking an AP class that is not offered at DHS, then you will need to follow the instructions linked below to find a testing location for your AP test (You can start by checking with Druid Hills HS). Fees are determined by each individual testing location. These courses include:

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Computer Science

AP Environmental Science

AP Government

AP Human Geography

AP Lit

AP Macroeconomics

AP Microeconomics

AP World History

https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/faqs/ap-exam-i-want-take-isnt-offered-my-school-what-should-i-do

Dear Future Physicians, we are thrilled to announce the fourth annual Future Leaders in Surgery Symposium for Underrepresented Students (FLXSUS). This virtual symposium presents a unique opportunity for high school and undergraduate students to explore the exciting fields of neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, otolaryngology (ENT), and plastic surgery. To join us, please submit an interest application here: http://linktr.ee/FLXSUS

Instagram: @flxsusempower

Twitter: @flxsus

We offer intergenerational programming for students (ages 15-24) and adults 60+ that is designed to diminish social isolation, develop empathy, and combat ageism. We do this through conversation and storytelling, creating authentic connections between the two generations. Our goal is for both generations to discover commonalities and shatter stereotypes they have of one another. Sages & Seekers has been implemented across the country in private & public schools, universities, local senior centers, and youth-serving agencies. You can learn more on our website: www.sagesandseekers.org

We promote our program to students as an easy way to earn (10) community service hours. That’s our hook to get many of them into the program. However, once they are in the program, students realize Sages & Seekers is a valuable outlet that improves their mental health—they have a nonjudgmental listener they can talk to about the stress of school, their relationship with their parents & friends, the pressure of social media, etc. Additionally, our program is a valuable experience for students pursuing health careers as they learn how to communicate with older adults—their future patients.

Our program is 8 weeks long and meets on Zoom weekly for an hour. Our next session begins the week of September 30th. I’ve attached a flyer about our program for students. I’m wondering if you would be willing to help us spread the word to the students at your school. If you have any questions or would like to hear more about our program, please let me know, and I’d be happy to set up a call or Zoom.

Best,

Rachel Shader

Sages & Seekers

Program Director

www.sagesandseekers.org

(310) 497-7686

Hi Decatur High School Team,

I am Cullen Hill's mom, and I work at Wellroot Family Services, a child welfare agency with over 150 years of service to our community. I am excited to share two important upcoming trainings designed to strengthen the support network for children and families in our community: Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) and Reaching Teens.

Triple P is a renowned program that provides practical strategies to help families build strong, healthy relationships. Triple P - Positive Parenting Program Referral Partners - Wellroot Family Services

Reaching Teens equips caregivers, educators, and youth workers with the tools to foster resilience and positive development in young people. Reaching Teens - Wellroot Family Services

I invite you to spread the word about these valuable opportunities to anyone who may benefit—whether they are parents, caregivers, or professionals working with youth. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.

Thank you for all you do for our young adults!

Sincerely,

Carol McMahon Hill
678-772-2036

Call us at 404-351-4955 if you have further questions.

Location: Decatur High School | 310 N McDonough St Decatur GA 30030

Class Option : Oct 19, 26 Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 | 2024 for SAT Test Dec 7th 2024

Schedule: Saturdays : 9 - 1 pm on each day (6 sessions | 4 hrs each)
Room: Inside New Library @ Decatur High School

Register Online for SAT Prep Class:

https://successprep.com/SAT-prep-atlanta-ga-decatur-high-school

Textbook you need to buy:

The Official Digital SAT Study Guide by The Collegeboard

Don't forget to register for the SAT Test! - http://sat.collegeboard.org/home

*Prep class fee is non-refundable after class starts, we do not offer partial refunds for class sessions a student misses. Any cancellation for refund of a prep class fee must occur 5 days before the start of that prep class, to allow for the seat to be offered to another student.

Location: LIVE Virtual Class via Zoom

Class Option : Sept 22, 29 Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 | 2024 (6 sessions | 4 hrs each) for SAT Test Nov 2nd 2024

Schedule: Sundays : 1 - 5 pm
Room: Live Virtual Class via Zoom

Register Online for our SAT Prep Class :

https://successprep.com/sat-prep-class-live-zoom

Textbook you need to buy :

The Official Digital SAT Study Guide by The Collegeboard

Don't forget to register for the SAT Test!

Don’t leave money on the table!

Calling all Seniors! It's not too late to create an account with GA Futures! Create a GA Futures account today through the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Visit https://www.gafutures.org/, create an account and follow the instructions closely. The Registrar will upload all juniors and seniors twice per year to the Georgia Student Finance Commission. This allows each student to be considered for the HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships which are available to all Georgia students and can be applied to any HOPE-eligible college or university. Once an account is created, students can track their HOPE-eligibility and plan for any extra expenses. When creating your GA Futures account, use a personal email. Your CSD email account will be deactivated upon graduation.

Parents, please give us your student's Social Security Number. The Georgia Student Finance Commission identifies students using their SSN. If we don't have it in our student information system, better known as Infinite Campus, they will be unable to match your student to transcripts we upload and be purged out of their system. Please email Mrs. Lanum with a good contact number and she will call you to get your child's SSN and enter it into Infinite Campus. Please do not send it via email or voicemail.

This is non-negotiable and not a rule we make at DHS. We must comply with the state and this is how they prefer to identify thousands of Georgia students.

Please email Mrs. Lanum at klanum@csdecatur.net or your counselor if you have any questions or need help creating your account.

Please remember to create an account at Parchment.com if you haven't already done so. Parchment is a one-stop-shop to request and send your transcript to many colleges and universities in the USA and abroad. When you create your account, please use a personal email account, not your CSD account. Once you graduate you will still be able to access any transcripts uploaded to Parchment if you have a personal email address on file with them. Your CSD email will be deactivated upon graduation. Please be aware that the turnaround time for fulfillment of transcript requests is three days, so get your request in well before any deadlines issued by the schools you are applying to. If you need help, please contact the Registrar's office at klanum@csdecatur.net.

Click the logo for parchment.

Parents/Students: The vast majority of your application processes will NOT need a Parchment transcript request. If you are applying through the Common Application, The Common Black College Application, or a college/University that uses SENDedu or other similar document collection service; you will not need to request a transcript through Parchment because your counselor will automatically upload them for you. If you have questions about if you need to use Parchment or not, just send your counselor an email and ask.

Please click on the appropriate link below to address your concern/need:

I Need A New ID

Certificate Of Enrollments (complete this form at least 1 week prior going to the DDS. Form expires 30 days after issuance)

ADAP Card Information

Portal Access Requests

Request for Google Password (email)

College Visit Form

Work Permit Process (only needed for students ages < 15)

Order A Transcript (If you need a transcript mailed, please email klanum@csdecatur with student name as it appears in the portal, college/university name, college/university address)

Students when you graduate your DHS email account will be deactivated. Please use your personal email address so you will have access beyond high school.

There is NO Community Service Hour requirement to graduate from Decatur High School. The PTSA does however have a Community Service Recognition program. For information and requirements to get Community Service Recognition at your graduation ceremony, please view the information linked here.

College Admissions Accommodation Form (Consent Forms for College Admission Tests Accommodation Requests - If you have a 504 or IEP with testing accommodations, a consent form must be completed and turned in to your/your student's counselor in order for the school to request accommodations for the College Board (PSAT/AP/SAT) and ACT. Testing agencies take up to 8 weeks to process requests.)

Summer & PreCollege Programs Google Classroom - CLASS CODE: fkrkuep

Scholarships Google Classroom - CLASS CODE: 43xlcav

Email: rjones1@csdecatur.net
Website: https://www.csdecatur.net/dhs
Location: 310 North McDonough Street, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404-370-4170