Forward Together with P.R.I.D.E.

Vision: To educate every student to be a responsible, productive citizen.

Mission: For all students to learn to their full potential.

Website: https://creekside.fultonschools.org/

Twitter: @Creekside_High

Phone: 470-254-4300

Address: 7405 Herndon Road, Fairburn GA 30213

According to the CDC, suicide is among the leading causes of death for people ages 10-66 and is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10-14.

During the month of September, your school can find ways to unite and promote suicide prevention and awareness. It is said that investment in suicide education, prevention, and research assists with decreasing the number of untimely deaths each year. Therefore, the time is now to ensure we are doing our part.

September 1-30 | Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September 10 | World Suicide Prevention Day

September 7-13 | National Suicide Prevention Week

📚 Parent Partnership Matters!

Families play an important role in helping students succeed! Research shows that when parents and caregivers stay engaged in their child’s education, students can experience better attendance, stronger behavior, improved grades, and greater academic success.

We encourage all Creekside families to take a few minutes to read “The Role of Parental Involvement in Students’ Academic Achievement” from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The article shares practical ways families can stay connected, support learning at home, communicate with teachers, and partner with schools.

Your involvement matters—and together, we can help every student thrive!

👉 Read the Article: The Role of Parental Involvement in Student Success

Warm Regards,

Terrell Ann Green Awak, Ph.D.

Principal, Creekside High School

Parents, please schedule your conference by 12pm every Tuesday of the week. Please provide the following information for your conference:

*Student's name

*Teacher's name

*Purpose

* Parent's name

*Telephone number

*Email address

The scheduled conferences are held every 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday 3:45pm - 4:30pm

Walk in conferences are held every 3rd Tuesday of each month 3:45pm - 4:30pm

To schedule a Parent-Teacher conference, please contact:

Ms. H. Goodell

Counseling Professional Assistant

470-254-4128

Email- goodellh@fultonschools.org

Grade Level Academies: Please click this link to our school’s website to find your child’s grade level administrators. Email contact for each administrator is also available on this page.

In case you missed the virtual grade level meetings held earlier this month, we have posted the meeting recordings to our school website. Please visit the links below to view meeting recordings and to learn more about your child’s grade level academy.

9th Grade Parent Meeting.mp4

10th Grade Parent Meeting.mp4

11th Grade Parent Meeting.mp4

12th Grade Parent Meeting.mp4

Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs)—Prohibited during Instructional Time: Per Fulton County's Student Code of Conduct and Electronic Communications Policy, PEDs (including but not limited to personal laptops, smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, smart glasses, e-readers, headphones) are prohibited during instructional class time. Students will have the option to place their cell phones in the classroom cell phone pockets or they can put their phones away during class time.

Students who refuse to follow the student code of conduct and do not put their phones away during instruction will have their phones confiscated and returned only to their parents/guardians. Parent/Guardian personal device pick up times will be only allowed 10 – 11am and 3 – 4pm Monday – Friday.

Cell phones are also strictly prohibited for non-educational purposes, including recording fights, battery, or other inappropriate content. Consequences for doing so may result in a disciplinary hearing referral for long-term suspension. To see our PED behavior matrix click here. To review the district’s Electronic Device FAQ, click here.

Students in the school system are expected to dress and groom themselves in such a way as to reflect neatness, cleanliness, and safety. All students shall dress appropriately so as not to disrupt or interfere with the educational program or the orderly operation of the school. Examples of inappropriate dress and grooming include lack of cleanliness in person or dress; shoe lessness; "short-short" clothing; bare midriffs; "tank tops"; "see-through" clothing or apparel which designates gangs or similar organizations or any dress that is disruptive to the educational process. Designated dress involving school activities approved by the principal shall be acceptable. The principal or other duly authorized school official shall determine whether any particular mode of dress or grooming results in a violation of the spirit and/or the intent of this rule.

1. Clothing, including administratively approved spirit wear, must be modest and of appropriate length and fit. Extremely tight clothing, sagging shorts or trousers, or baggy, oversized clothing is not permitted.

2. Clothing and/or jewelry must not contain words or symbols that are gang-related, offensive, insulting, embarrassing, obscene, or promote illegal behavior.

3. Clothing and/or jewelry must not contain any advertisement or display of words or symbols associated with alcohol, illegal drugs, or tobacco.

4. Appropriate undergarments must be worn at all times and must not be visible.

5. Head wraps, bandanas, hoods, or other head coverings (du-rags/wave caps/bonnets/gaitor

6. masks/ski masks) cannot be worn in the school building during the school day unless there is a special activity where they are deemed appropriate by the school administration. Exceptions to this rule are headwraps worn for religious purposes.

7. Appropriate shoes must be worn at all times at school and school sponsored activities. No house slippers are allowed.

Please also be reminded that Creekside High School is a clear-book bag campus, and students are always expected to adhere to dress code expectations daily. Bags out of compliance will be confiscated by grade level admin and returned only to a parent/guardian.

Counselors: Counseling caseloads have changed this school year due to the increased allocation of counselors to high schools. Your child’s counseling assignments are listed below with hyperlinked email addresses.

Mr. Swain 9th & 10th (A-Go)

Ms. Walton 9th & 10th (Pe-Z)

Ms. Dixon 9th & 10th (Gr-Pa)

Ms. Prior 11th (A-He)12th Dual Enrollment

Ms. Tamolyn Johnson 11th (Hi-P)

12th- (A-H)

Ms. Tonya Johnson- 11th (Q-Z)

12th (J-Z)

Use the link below to see step-by-step instructions on how to review and sign to acknowledge receipt of the code of conduct.

Additionally, per the Fulton County Code of Conduct, personal communication devices (i.e., cell phones) are not allowed during instructional class time unless permission is provided by the teacher or other school staff member. Cell phones out of compliance will be confiscated and returned only to a parent/guardian. Repeated offenses may result in the student losing the privilege of having a cell phone on campus for the academic year.

Cell phones are also strictly prohibited for non-educational purposes, including recording fights, battery, or other inappropriate content. Consequences for doing so may result in a disciplinary hearing referral for long-term suspension.

To keep our school safe and focused on learning, students are not allowed to receive outside food deliveries during the school day. This includes services such as DoorDash, UberEats, Grubhub, or restaurant drop‑offs.

Parents and guardians are also not permitted to drop off food for students during instructional hours. As a CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) school, all students receive free breakfast and lunch every day, ensuring everyone has access to nutritious meals on campus.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and orderly environment for all students!

SGC Meetings 2026/2027

September 17th

October 15th

November 12th

January 21st

February 18th

March 4th (Budget Meeting)

April 15th

May 13th

Planned absences? Participated Remote may be an option for you.

Students may request up to 5 remote learning days per semester and receive attendance credit for being present through remote participation. To receive participated remote credit, students must follow the participated remote directions outlined below.

• Notification of PR Day must be made prior to the start of the instructional day to teacher(s). Students should make all requests for remote learning days one school day prior to the requested date when possible.
  
• Remote learning days cannot be requested on the first day of school.
• Remote learning days cannot be requested on summative evaluation days/testing days.
  
• All work must be submitted within 2 days of the return from the remote learning days.
  
• The absence will be marked Unexcused in IC until this form is completed and turned into the attendance office.
  

1. Advanced notification: Meet with teacher for pre-approval of PR Day to get directions for your synchronous or asynchronous learning assignment. Teacher will sign off for pre-approval for their class period. Day of Notification (Must be prior to the start of the instructional day): Teacher will sign off indicating they received notification of PR Day.
   
2. Complete synchronous or asynchronous learning assignment during your remote learning day.
   
3. Turn in assigned learning activities. Teacher will sign off on completed assignment.
   
4. MS/HS - Student must have pre-approval signatures and assignment completed signatures from more than half of their classes to receive PR credit.
5. Turn Participated Remote Form into office for attendance correction in Infinite Campus.

Contact your Grade Level Academy Dean for Follow up Questions/Concerns:

9th & 10th Grade: Mr. Elijah Simon

11th & 12th Grade: Ms. Naja Freeman

Parents/guardians and students should download and use the Here Comes the Bus application. This application will give real-time information on your child's bus location.

Watch for Important Bus Route Updates for 2026 to 2027

What’s happening: Fulton County Schools will be updating and improving bus routes over the summer for the 2026-2027 school year.

What This Means for Families:

· Bus routes may be updated for some streets and neighborhoods.

· Pick-up and drop-off times could shift significantly.

· Most bus stop locations will remain the same, but there could be some changes.

What Parents Should do Now:

· New route information will be available July 16, 2026.

· Review your child’s bus information before the first day of school.

· Check Here Comes the Bus app regularly for updates, delays, and notifications.

· Final route information will also be available in Infinite Campus.

Why it Matters:

Reviewing transportation details early can help families have a smoother start to the new school year.

What’s Next:

Additional reminders and updates will be shared throughout the summer.

We invite you to be an active participant in our school community through volunteering, joining our PTSA, School Governance Council, or supporting school events. When parents participate and are involved in their child’s education, there is a greater likelihood of success. We look forward to continuing our work as partners and eagerly anticipate a meaningful year of learning and engagement for our students!

Creekside High School PTSA is an organization where Parents, Teachers and Students work together to make every child's potential a reality. We accomplish this goal by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

Commitment: Our PTSA is dedicated to promoting children's health, well-being, and educational success through strong parent, family, and community involvement at Creekside High School.

We need your support! Please join via the link below. Membership is $10 annually. Students can join too!

School Supply List: Last school year Creekside earned designation as an AVID National Demonstration School, the first high school in the state of Georgia. As such, AVID instructional practices that support students with academic achievement and college and career readiness are implemented for all students. Please ensure your child has the supplies needed to help them with the organization and study skills required for academic success. To see our school supply list click here.

Student Devices - Mandatory Fines: All Creekside students will be issued their student devices and chargers during the first two weeks of school. Be advised that students who lose or damage their devices and chargers will be subject to a $500 (lost/stolen device), $150 (damaged device), or $35 (lost/damaged charger). It is imperative that your child keeps track of and takes care of their student devices and chargers. Fulton County Schools is offering a device protection plan. Please click here to learn more.

Attendance: At Creekside, we understand the importance of regular attendance in academic success. Research shows a direct correlation between student attendance and academic performance. We have a dedicated attendance committee that is committed to supporting students who may be struggling with attendance. Chronically absent students will be referred to this committee for attendance interventions, including but not limited to an attendance parent conference, attendance contract, social work referral, and juvenile court proceedings. Please see the district's policies and guidelines regarding addressing students who are chronically absent by clicking here.

Dress Code & Clear Bookbags: Students are expected to dress and groom themselves in a way that reflects neatness, cleanliness, and safety. All students shall dress appropriately so as not to disrupt or interfere with the educational program or the orderly operation of the school. Examples of inappropriate dress and grooming include lack of cleanliness in person or dress; "short-short" clothing; bare midriffs; "tank tops"; "see-through" clothing or apparel that designates gangs or similar organizations or any dress that is disruptive to the school environment. Creekside is also a clear bookbag campus. To see our dress code guidelines click here and to see our clear book bag guidelines click here.

Positive Behavior Interventions System (P.B.I.S.): Please support our effort to sustain our safe and positive learning environment by ensuring your child follows our P.B.I.S. expectations for Tribe P.R.I.D.E. at all times. Students who exhibit Tribe P.R.I.D.E. are regularly recognized, rewarded with P.B.I.S. points to shop at the school P.B.I.S. store, and are invited to our monthly P.B.I.S. block parties. To see our schoolwide PBIS expectations matrix click here.

We invite you to participate actively in our school community by volunteering, joining our PTSA, School Governance Council, or supporting school events.

Parents who participate and are involved in their child’s education are more likely to succeed. We look forward to continuing our work as partners and eagerly anticipate a meaningful year of learning and engagement for our students.

“Report, Don’t Repost” aims to help students and families to understand the importance of reporting threats seen on social media, rather than reposting them. In today's digital age, harmful content can spread quickly, creating panic and confusion. By encouraging our community to report threats directly to local authorities or use our anonymous tip line, simultaneously helping to prevent the spread of misinformation. Students also need to understand passing along threats online slows down police investigations and could result in charges to them.

Key points:

• If you see or hear a threat on social media, report it to local authorities immediately.
• You can also Report a Safety Concern anonymously at www.fultonschools.org/tipline.
• Do not post on social media where it can cause confusion and put you at risk.

As we approach the upcoming holidays, it's important to remind parents and families that candy, desserts, baked good (store bought/homemade), or any other edible items are not to be sold or distributed at school or on the bus unless approved in advance by school administration. Per our Student Code of Conduct, students who do not adhere to this expectation are subject to disciplinary action for violation 7A: Failure to follow Rules and all candy or food items will be confiscated. Please discuss this expectation and possible consequences with your student(s) as this will be taken very seriously. This is due to recent national and state reports about students sharing edible items and synthetic medications with other students that contain very harmful substances.

Please know that taking this measure will help us maintain a safe environment for all students. You can help us protect your student(s) by requesting that they not eat anything given to them by another person, anything that they have not brought from your home or anything not in its original sealed package.

Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping all of our students safe at school!

At Creekside, we practice Acceleration, Re-engagement and Reassessment Opportunities While in School.

Introduction

The ARROWS Program is designed to ensure all students learn to their full potential by providing them multiple opportunities to demonstrate mastery of course standards.

• Students will be offered one designated day in each class each month to accelerate learning, re-engage in content, and reassess content standards to support work in demonstrating mastery in order to earn course credit to remain on track for graduation.

• The ARROWS Program will allow teachers additional opportunities to differentiate instruction by meeting individual student needs in the remediation of non-mastered standards and/or enrichment of mastered standards.

• The ARROWS Program aligns with Fulton County Schools board policy and Creekside High School’s Semester Action Plan.

• Per FCS Board Policy IHA-L, Appendix A

• Fulton County Schools believes students who have not yet provided evidence of mastery should have the opportunity for reteaching, relearning, and/or reassessment.”

Program Overview

• ARROWS will occur for the entire block in all classes on a monthly basis as outlined on the calendar below for the duration of the 2026-2027 school year.

• Students who have failed to demonstrate mastery on the targeted standards on majors/minors for ARROWS will receive reteaching and reassessment for the specific standards and/or complete missing assignments.

• Students who have demonstrated mastery on the targeted standards for the ARROWS session will be provided enrichment tasks for the specific standard(s).

Teachers will update grades from ARROWS Day assignments within 5 working days within Infinite Campus.

The Infinite Campus portals - Campus Parent and Campus Student - provides access to information for all enrolled students in their household. Information includes grades, attendance, assignments, and school announcements.

Note: Parents must register the first time they are accessing their account. All students have access to Campus Student via ClassLink.

All portal accounts require a 1-time activation to create your ID and password. You must be a parent/guardian of a current FCS student to activate an account.

To verify identity, you will be asked to provide the following information about 1 student in your household:

• Student first and last name (as entered on birth certificate)
• Student ID number
• Student Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)
• Student grade level (current grade level)

Students who are eligible to drive to Creekside High School year 2025-2026, must remain compliant with school attendance policies and school rules when driving to campus. To ensure your student is compliant, please ensure the following steps have been taken:

• Completed the student vehicle registration form (Creekside High School Campus Parking)

• Emailed the student’s information to Dean Simon (Simone1@fultonschools.org)

• Driver’s license

• Vehicle registration of the vehicle that will be driven to campus

• Valid insurance card

• Paid for a Creekside High School Student parking decal on OSP Student Parking 2026-2027 FULL YEAR. Yearly $170, second semester only $85 (once cleared by Dean Simon via email)

Once approved, a designated parking space will be assigned. All parking permits must be placed in the vehicle, visible from outside. Students who drive to campus and do not display a current Creekside High School parking decal will be towed at the owner’s expense to Southside Wrecker, Union City, Georgia. The cost to retrieve the vehicle once towed will be a minimum of $175.00. Storage and administrative fees will be assessed starting 24 hours after the vehicle has reached the tow yard. All towing fees that are assessed are paid directly to Southside Wrecker.

Student vehicles that are in violation will not be booted on campus this school year. All violators will be towed to Southside Wrecker in Union City, Georgia. If your student plans to drive to Creekside at any point this school year, please ensure the above steps are taken prior to driving and parking on campus at Creekside High School.

Should there be any questions, please feel free to contact Dean Simon at Simone1@Fultonschools.org)

If your student SEEs or HEARs anything about school threats, weapons, violence, bullying, drugs, self-harm, or have other school safety suspicions or concerns, REPORT it EVERY time anonymously using the SHARE TIP LINE.

In preparation for the upcoming football season, please be advised of our policies, procedures, and expectations:

• CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT TO ATTEND - Please do not drop your child off without supervision as they will not be allowed inside the game. Please do not allow your child (under the age of 16) to buy a ticket if they will not arrive with an attending/supervising adult.
• No tailgating is allowed on campus.
• Tickets must be purchased online via GoFan. There will be no ticket sales at the gate, and all ticket sales will close at 4 pm on the event day.
• Spectators are required to have clear bags/purses. All spectators will enter through a metal detector and will be subject to a bag search and wanding.
• Game entrance to the campus will be via Bishop Rd. Do not attempt to enter the campus on Herndon Rd.
• Tickets will be verified to gain entrance into the campus and parking lots. No verifiable ticket, no entry into the campus or parking lots.
• No loitering or trespassing - Spectators will not be allowed to stand in the parking lot. You will be directed to leave campus by security personnel.
• Tickets will be redeemed at the gate by a game worker. Entry will not be allowed after the 3rd quarter. Please arrive prior to the end of the 3rd quarter. No refunds will be issued.
• There is no re-entry. Once inside, spectators must remain inside. No exceptions. If you exit the stadium, you will not be allowed to return and will be directed to leave the campus.
• Parent pickup must occur within 15 minutes of the conclusion of the game.
• Parents must enter via Herndon Rd and pick up students at the front bus loop. Parents do not attempt to enter via Bishop Rd to pick up.

Thanks for your cooperation in ensuring we have a safe and successful athletic season.

GO SEMINOLES!!!