Columbia High School

Dekalb County Schools

CHS School Reminders: Week of 11.4.24

Hello Eagles!
Here a few reminders for the week of November 4, 2024
  1. Congratulations to our Varsity Football Eagles: 6-AA Region Champions!!!!!!  The first time since 1981!  Way to Go Eagles!
  2. Teacher Workday(Election Day): Tuesday, 11.5.24—No School for students.  
  3. Parent-Teacher Conference Night: Wednesday, 11.13.24 4pm-6pm. 
  4. MAP Winter Administration: November 11th-22nd  (9th and 10th grades only)
  5. Class of 2025 Graduation Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 @ 7pm Georgia State Convocation Center
  6. Thanksgiving Break: Schools Closed Monday, November 25th-Friday, November 29th 
  7. 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.