Welcome and welcome back!
Thank you for your continued patience as we work along with DeKalb County School District (DCSD) to refine plans for the beginning of the school year. As you know, we will be opening virtually on August 17th, 2020.
Below are a few details that I would like to share with you and some links to information that we would like to collect from families to better cater to the needs of our students. More updates will be shared via the DeKalb Schools Website and our social media pages.
Virtual Learning Needs Assessment:
As we prepare to begin the year virtually, we seek information from students to assess technology needs at this time. If you have not already done so, please complete the form below for each student in your home attending DSA. Please complete the form by Monday, August 10th. We will schedule a staggered pickup for students to receive remote learning materials on August 12th and 19th (backup date).
Registration
If your student is new to DeKalb, please visit www.dekalbschoolsga.org/online-registration to register.
Once you receive confirmation from Online Registration, please email our registrar, Ms. Teresa Smith-McClary at teresa_mcclary@dekalbschoolsga.org to complete your registration. Students who are coming from DeKalb schools have been transferred to our roster.
Online Instruction and Schedule
The DSCD Continuation of Learning Plan schedule will consist of block periods scheduled throughout the day on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Wednesdays will be designated for conferencing, intervention, planning, and other meetings. The approved schedule is below:
| Time | Monday/Thursday | Tuesday/Friday | Wednesday |
| 7:45 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast |
Student Conferencing (Tutoring, Intervention Support, Small Groups, etc.) Parent Conferencing Parent Workshops Additional Meetings IEP MTSS 504 EL Professional Learning for Leaders and Teachers Instructional and Collaborative Planning |
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| 8:30 am – 8:45 am | Technology Check, Gather Materials, and Login | ||
| 8:45 am – 9:00 am | School Pride, Announcements, Etc. | ||
| 9:00 am – 9:45 am | Extended Learning Time/Tutorial | ||
| 9:45 am – 10:30 am | Period 1 | Period 2 | |
| 10:30 am – 10:40 am | Technology Check, Gather Materials, and Login | ||
| 10:40 am – 11:25 am | Period 3 | Period 4 | |
| 11:25 am – 11:35 am | Technology Check, Gather Materials, and Login | ||
| 11:35 am – 12:20 pm | Period 5 | Period 6 | |
| 12:20 pm – 1:05 pm | Lunch
Technology Check, Gather Materials, and Login |
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| 1:05 pm – 1:50 pm | Period 7 | Period 8 | |
We will utilize a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning for students during virtual learning. Expectations for virtual learning will be clearly communicated once parameters are finalized.
*Note: Student schedules will be available via Infinite Campus portal by Monday, August 10th. If you need assistance with setting up access on Infinite Campus, email teresa_mcclary@dekalbschoolsga.org. Information on schedule changes will come from the counseling department and/or Assistant Principal Branch this week.
NEW FAMILY VIRTUAL TEA
Each year, we host a social event for new families at DSA. However, this year the event will be a virtual event. This meeting will provide an opportunity for new families to receive information on the upcoming school year, DSA traditions, PTSA, volunteer opportunities, clubs, and more. Veteran families and teachers will be present to answer questions as well.
This meeting will be held on Thursday, August 13th from 1:00-3:00 pm via our district-approved platform, Microsoft Teams. You may attend the meeting via the Teams web or phone app, or by calling in. The link is below:
+1 470-440-4499 United States, Atlanta (Toll)
Conference ID: 996 995 190#
Local numbers | Reset PIN | Learn more about Teams | Meeting options
DSA WHOLE SCHOOL MEET AND GREET
On Friday, August 14th from 1:00-3:00 pm, we will be hosting a Virtual Meet and Greet for all DSA families. Questions regarding the virtual school opening will be addressed and families will have an opportunity to speak with teachers at this time.
This meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams. The link is below:
+1 470-440-4499 United States, Atlanta (Toll)
Conference ID: 896 135 15#
Local numbers | Reset PIN | Learn more about Teams | Meeting options
We understand that this is new for everyone; and we would like you to know that we are here for you and your student. We intend to provide the highest level of service and education to our students and families during this time of virtual learning.
Would it be possible to get the schedule in a format that’s easy to print? Thanks!
Yes Ms. Pevey, schedules are available on our website at: http://www.dsa.dekalb.k12.ga.us/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=5PYB3B&dasi=2PI
Good afternoon. How was this information disseminated? We (the parents in this household) have not received any emails regarding registering for virtual learning, or schedules, or anything else. I just happened across it because I was going to email you. Have I missed emails? Is there something I should have done? Please note: this household does not have Facebook, so if information is being posted there we will not have access to it. Thanks.
Hi. This information was disseminated via Infinite Campus messenger, Instagram, and Facebook. After a search, I see that your work email is the primary email address provided. Please check your spam folder on both email addresses. If you still do not see anything, please let me know. george_h_greene@dekalbschoolsga.org
Please add me to the distribution list for the DSA posts. I am the father of Haley Smith, 8th grade.
Thanks,
Tomiko Smith
mecko995@hotmail.com
Hello Mr. Smith, you have been added to your student’s Infinite Campus profile and should now be receiving emails from IC messenger. If you are still having issues, please reach out to myself or our registrar, Ms. McClary.
Hello! I’ve emailed Mrs. McClary twice and to no avail. We’ve been attempting to update our residential address.
Should we be contacting someone else?
Mrs. Jones
Hello! Please try her again via email (teresa_mcclary@dekalbschoolsga.org) or via phone on Wednesdays from 9 am – 3pm (678.676.2502 or 2506)