Columbia High School

Dekalb County Schools

CHS School Reminders Week of 2.10.25

Hello Eagles!
Here a few reminders for the week of February 10, 2025:
  1. CHS Black History MonthCelebrating the Culture: Past, Present, and Future (Click see attached doc for more info) .CHS BlackHistoryMonthActivities.2025.pdf 
  2. Winter Break 2025: Monday, 2.17.25-2.21.25—school closed for all students.  Students will return on Monday, 2.24.25. 
  3. Spring 2025 4.5 Week Progress Reports will be issued on 2.28.25.  Be sure to check Parent Portal daily to keep up with your child's grades. 
Weekly school reminders for 2024-2025 school year (These reminders will remain the same unless otherwise noted and will be shared weekly).
  1. Class of 2025 Graduation Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 @ 7pm Georgia State Convocation Center
  2.  Junior/Senior Prom "Noir Elegance" : Friday, April 25, 2025 @ The West Venue 7pm-11pm.  For more information about the prom, tickets, etc., please contact Ms. Mosley @ [email protected]
  3. Dress Code: Parents please be mindful of the DCSD dress code.  Although midriffs tops and shorts are allowable, please speak to your child about appropriate dress for school and in "good taste". 
  • No headgear is allowed at school (hats, scarves, bonnets, skullcaps, beanies, etc.)
  • Students must wear shoes that are secured to the back of their feet (no house shoes, slides, flip-flops, etc.).
  • Students are not allowed to wear pajamas to school unless it is for a special event such as homecoming
  1. DCSD Disconnect to Reconnect Initiative: No phone usage during instructional time.  Students are allowed to use phones during lunchtime and during transitions.
  2.  School Hours: 8:10am-3:10pm M-F.  Students will be marked tardy after 8:10am and may receive a consequence for repeated tardies. 
  3.  Student Drop off and Pick up: CHS Gymnasium/Lower Parking Lot
  4. Bookbags: Only clear or mesh bookbags are allowed at CHS.  All other bookbags will be confiscated and returned to students at the end of the school year.