Counselors Newsletter
Week of May 11, 2026
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Decision Day 2026
Decision Day 2026 was an exciting time--lots of good emotions and celebrations.
Here is the Photo Gallery from Ms Jules Shelkoff. (Thank you!)
The first half is of the hour students ate, took pics, signed yearbooks, hung out together, had several competitive games of hacky sack, did face painting, listened to music, and much more.
The second half is of the individual schools our students are attending.
Thanks to Ms. Shadiqa White Points for organizing this, and to the counselors (Ms. Kiana Wills, Dr. Jazzmon Parham, and Ms. LaTonya Taylor) for diving in to help make this work smoothly.
We are also so appreciative of The Decatur Career Academy ( DCA) including, Ms. Danielle Jones, Ms. Benson and many more, who were instrumental in making all of this possible.
Special thanks and much gratitude to Mr. Skillman, Mr. Hatfield, Ms. Garcia, Ms. Thibadeau, Chef Tex and the culinary team, and of course, Dr. Sprull. Without these folks, it would not have happened.
Graduation season is off and running! Take care during this time,
The DHS Counselors
IMPORTANT INFORMATION IF YOU ARE TAKING THE SAT OR ACT TEST
All students must come to the test center with three things for both tests:
1 - A device that they have made sure can be used for the test. There are no devices to be loaned from the test center.
2 - An Admission ticket. You must have a paper/printed admission ticket for the ACT. A printed or an electronic ticket may be used for the SAT.
3 - A hard plastic ID card, passport, or completed ACT or SAT ID form (completed = everything filled out and it is signed/notarized). School ID must show the current year. State federal ID must be valid on the test date.
ACT Registrations
ACT requires device readiness checks on all testing devices 2 to 4 weeks prior to testing. Examinees will be responsible for performing device readiness on their laptops. ACT describes the readiness process and current Device Readiness Cutoff Date at https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-changes/gateway-test-center-resources.html.
Success Prep SAT Course
Summer SAT Prep class course starting July 6th - Aug 12th 2026
Below are the details of the Summer SAT Prep class course starting
July 6th - Aug 12th 2026 @ Live Virtual via Zoom
Call us at 404-351-4955 if you have further questions.
Location: Live Virtual via Zoom
Dates : July 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 Aug 3, 5, 10, 12 | 2026
for SAT Test Aug 22nd 2026
Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays : 6 - 8 pm on each day
Room: Live Virtual via Zoom
Register Online for Summer SAT Prep Class :
https://successprep.com/SAT-prep-atlanta-ga-georgia-tech-summer-camp
Required Textbook:
The Official Digital SAT Study Guide - Second Edition
Frequently Asked Questions
Please click on the appropriate link below to address your concern/need:
Certificate Of Enrollments (complete this form at least 1 week prior going to the DDS. Form expires 30 days after issuance)
Request for Google Password (email)
Work Permit Process (only needed for students ages < 15)
NEW Guide to PTSA Community Service Hours
Order A Transcript (If you need a transcript mailed, please email micheal.ackley@csdecatur with student name as it appears in the portal, college/university name, college/university address)
Students when you graduate your DHS email account will be deactivated. Please use your personal email address so you will have access beyond high school.
College Admissions Accommodation Form
(Consent Form for College Admission Tests Accommodation Requests - If you have a 504 or IEP with testing accommodations, a consent form must be completed and turned in to your/your student's counselor in order for the school to request accommodations for the College Board (PSAT/AP/SAT) and ACT. Testing agencies take up to 8 weeks to process requests.)
Summer & PreCollege Programs Google Classroom - CLASS CODE: fkrkuep
Scholarships Google Classroom - CLASS CODE: 43xlcav
AA Counseling Department
Email: rjones1@csdecatur.net
Website: https://www.csdecatur.net/dhs
Location: 310 North McDonough Street, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404-370-4170