July 23, 2026

• Student Course Schedules
• Optional: Early Chromebook Pick-Up
• Decatur High School Leadership Team
• DHS Meet and Greet
• New Parent and Guardian Information Session
• Safety and Security Update
• Personal Electronics Device Protocol
• Quick Links

Click here for CSD back-to-school information for all ages.

• Students should see all courses paired together on your schedule. If you see that a course listed for 1st semester is not the same as 2nd semester, please fill out the form. Exceptions are: Health/Personal Fitness, AmGov/Personal Finance, Psych/Sociology, Dual Enrollment courses, and Online courses
• Student is missing a period or a course is listed more than once
  
• Student has a course scheduled, but the student does not have the prerequisite credit (ex. Student is in Spanish 5 but never took/passed Spanish 4)
  
• Student is missing a core course (math, science, social studies, or ELA)
  
• Student has already taken and passed a scheduled course
  
• Student is participating in Dual Enrollment and this is not reflected on the schedule
  
• Note regarding Dual Enrollment/Online Learning: A "Dual Enrollment" placeholder will be on the schedule if you are participating in Dual Enrollment or a GAVS course. This placeholder will be changed to the actual course the student is enrolled in within the first month of school.
• Students enrolling in GaTech courses may not see the "Dual Enrollment" placeholder on their schedule until the end of the month, as we are awaiting GaTech to send us the final report.

Completion of this form does not guarantee a schedule change. Changes will be considered together by the scheduling team that includes counselors and administrators. Any changes will be communicated by a student's counselor.

DHS can pick up their Chromebooks early!

• When: Monday, July 27 & Tuesday, July 28 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

• Where: DHS Library (Please enter via the bus loop—look for the directional signs!)

• What’s Included: Lenovo Chromebook, protective case, and Lenovo charger.

• Can’t make it? No worries! Students will also have regular pick-up during their science classes on August 3rd and 4th.

Decatur High School Leadership Team (SLT) Elections will take place in August 2026. DHS has two parent 2-year terms expiring in September of this year. These newly elected members' terms will last for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years.

To be eligible for election as a parent representative to the DHS SLT, you must meet the following criteria:

1. You must be the parent/guardian of a student who is enrolled at DHS when the term begins.
2. You must not be an employee of City Schools of Decatur.
3. You must not be an elected or appointed member of another CSD School Leadership Team.

For more information about the School Leadership Team visit this link.

All are invited to the DHS Meet and Greet from 2 pm to 4 pm on Friday, July 31st. Students and their parents and guardians can enter the building through the doors on Commerce Drive or North McDonough to explore the building and walk their schedules. Agnes Scott College has generously offered to allow our families to use their parking deck as overflow for the event, but parking will still be limited. We encourage families to walk if they are able.

We encourage all new families to attend the New Parent and Guardian Information Session on Saturday, August 8, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This event is designed to provide guidance, resources, and answers to help parents and guardians support their student’s transition into the school year.

Please see our Personal Electronics Protocol (devices and cell phones). This protocol remains largely unchanged from the 2025-26 school year, though we have added clarity around tablets and personal computers. Implementation of this protocol will begin on the first day of school.

Please consider coming out and watching your Decatur High School Marching Band perform at their post-camp community show on Saturday, July 25th at 11:00AM in the stadium; there will also be a Kona Ice truck on campus! Additionally, we are hosting our 6th annual mattress sale in the cafeteria on Saturday from 10am-5pm. There will be 28 mattresses set up to try from brands like Purple, Tranquility, BIA, Southerland & more, at great prices. Also available are adjustable power bases, premium sheets, mattress protectors, and CordaRoy’s Convertible Chairs! All sizes, styles, & comfort levels are made-to-order with full factory warranties. This is just like a retail store except that every purchase supports the Band! Financing and delivery are also available!

This video explains how you can help us out: VIDEO LINK.

It's supporters like you that make what we do possible. Questions? Email: miranda.reed@cfsbeds.com or visit: FB EVENT LINK

The DHS PTSA connects our school to our community with a level of dedication that consistently goes above and beyond. Their commitment to the DHS students and staff is unwavering including coordination of the Homecoming Dance, Teacher Appreciation Activities, and PTSA Grants. Their work continues to enhance the overall experience of students and staff at DHS.

We encourage every DHS family to get involved by joining or supporting our PTSA. This partnership helps ensure that our students and staff continue to thrive. To learn more about the DHS PTSA and how you can get involved, please visit https://dhs.ptboard.com/.

The Decatur Prevention Initiative needs your help in learning more about community perceptions and concerns regarding underage drinking and substance misuse among Decatur youth. The results of this brief survey will be shared with the coalition members, parents, key partners, and the community-at-large. A summary of the results will be posted on the website at www.decaturpi.org. This information assists in satisfying current federal funding requirements as well as helps target our programming efforts and provide critical information for future funding opportunities.

This voluntary survey is anonymous, and responses cannot be traced to you. Please answer the questions based on what you think and do. You may skip any question you choose not to answer.
Thank you so much for volunteering to provide this valuable information to help DPI and our partners better address youth alcohol and substance misuse in Decatur. Please only take this survey once.

1. Decatur High School
2. Decatur High School PTSA
3. Bell Schedule
4. Personal Electronics Protocol
5. School Bus Registration
6. Annual Update