Columbia High School

Dekalb County Schools

CHS School Reminders Week of December 9th

Hello Eagles!
Here a few reminders for the week of December 9, 2024
  1. GA Milestones End-of-Course Winter Administration: 12.5.24-12.12.24.  Check website for more information. 
  2. CHS Presents FAFSA Senior Night:  Wednesday, 12.11.24  
    1. The Scholarship Academy will be hosting a FAFSA Completion Workshop on Wednesday, December 11th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the cafeteria. This is a great opportunity for you and your parents to get help completing the FAFSA, which is essential for securing financial aid for college.
    2. All students and parents who attend will be entered into a raffle to have the $95 cap and gown fee covered.
    3. Food will be provided!
  3. Brunch with Santa: Saturday, 12.13.24 10am-12pm @ CHS Cafe.  You must register in advance to attend this event.  Please go to our website for QR code.
  4. CHS Final Exams Fall 2024: 12.18.24-12.20.24 
  5. 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.