Columbia High School

Dekalb County Schools

CHS School Reminders Week of 11.18.24

Hello Eagles!
Here a few reminders for the week of November 18, 2024
Congratulations to our Eagle Varsity Football Team!  Our 6-AA Region Champs won their first round playoff game on Friday.  2nd Round of playoffs Friday, 11.22.24 @ 7:30pm @ Avondale (Cobb) Stadium. Please join us!
Thanks CHS Parents for joining us for Parent-Teacher Conference Night on last Wednesday it was a huge success.  We had 100+ parents to attend and we are grateful for your support. 
  1. MAP Winter Administration: November 11th-22nd  (9th and 10th grades only)
  2. 13.5 Week Progress Reports: Available via Parent Portal on Friday, 11.22.24. Students will also receive a copy on Friday during Homeroom. 
  3. Thanksgiving Break: Schools Closed Monday, November 25, 2024-Friday, November 29, 2024.
  4. GA Milestones End-of-Course Winter Administration: 12.5.24-12.12.24.  See the attached letter for more information.
  5. Communities in SchoolsBrunch with Santa, Saturday, 12.14.24 10am-12pm @ CHS presented by Girls, Inc. and Comcast.  You must register to attend this event.  See flyer attached and scan QR code to register.  Please note that this event is being sponsored by our partners and is not a school sponsored event. BrunchwithSanta2024.jpeg 
  6. CHS Final Exams Fall 2024: 12.18.24-12.20.24 
  7. DCSD Winter Break 2024: 12.23.24-1.6.25.  Students return for Spring Semester 2025 on Tuesday, 1.7.25.
 
Daily 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. 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.