dekalb county school choice parent portal

by Jerrold Gleason I 7 min read

What if I have a Parent Portal account outside of DeKalb?

If you had a Parent Portal account from a school within the DeKalb County School District, use the same Username and Password that you created. If you had a Parent Portal account from a school outside of the DeKalb County School District, you will need to create a new account.

What is the DeKalb County Schools campus portal?

The DeKalb County Schools Campus Portal is a confidential and secure website that allows parents/guardians to log in and view student’s progress in school. The goal of the Campus Portal is to create and maintain a better partnership between parents and teachers. How do I access the DeKalb County Schools Campus Portal?

How many Pre-K classes are in DeKalb County?

The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is honored to offer 114 lottery funded Georgia Pre-Kindergarten Program classes in 76 sites throughout the district. The Pre-Kindergarten program is funded by the Georgia State Lottery, governed by Bright from the Start.

How do I set up a campus Parent Portal account?

Before creating a Campus Parent Portal account, the student must be registered in a DeKalb County School. The following student information is needed to set up a Campus Parent Portal account: Need your Activation Key (GUID#)? Retrieve your Activation Key (GUID#) to create a Campus Parent Portal account using the instructions below:

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How does DeKalb school choice work?

Program Description: House Bill (HB) 251, is a transfer option allowing students to enroll in another school outside of their attendance area within the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) based on seat availability after the school's assigned students have been enrolled.

Does DeKalb County have school choice?

Students in the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) can now apply to enroll at the school of their choice. Open enrollment for the 2020-2021 School Choice program begins on January 7, 2020, at 9 a.m. and closes on February 7, 2020, at 4 p.m.

What is HB 251 for Georgia?

The 2009 Georgia General Assembly approved House Bill 251 (HB251), giving parents/guardians the option to request that their children attend any school within the school district based on space availability. School districts determine available classroom space after all assigned students have been enrolled.

Is DeKalb County schools going back to school?

– DeKalb County School District (DCSD) will begin its re-opening process on a staggered schedule Jan. 4, 2021, with staff returning to school buildings. Students in grades Pre-K, 1st, 2nd, 6th, and 9th grade will have the option to begin in-person learning on Jan. 19, 2021.

How can I get my child into another school district Georgia?

Access a transfer request on your district website, at the district office, or at your local school and complete the transfer application. Some school systems require parents to complete the application in person at the district office. Application periods can be as short as one or two weeks.

How does school choice work in Georgia?

Georgia also offers flexible school choice through online education. Available options include fully-online schools, district-run virtual programs, and a statewide virtual school. Local school districts and charter schools may offer online courses to students in other school districts.

Does Cobb County have school of choice?

A student must be a current Cobb County School District resident in order to apply for a school choice transfer. If a student is approved for a transfer and subsequently moves outside the Cobb County School District, the school choice transfer will end at the time of the move.

Is DeKalb going back virtual?

Due to the rising number of positive cases within DeKalb County and Metro-Atlanta area, students will engage in virtual instruction on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, through Friday, January 7, 2022. All 12-month and 11-month employees, and 10-month assistant principals will report to work on Monday, January 3, 2022.

Is DeKalb County Schools going back virtual?

The DeKalb County School District will begin the new year with virtual learning. Students in the district will return to learning on Jan.

Is DeKalb County Schools in virtual learning?

Welcome to FLEX Academy. FLEX Academy is the DeKalb County School District's virtual learning experience. High school students will be able to enroll in online core and elective classes, that meet the school's motto: flexible learning with excellence.

How do I transfer schools in DeKalb County?

Transfer & Returning StudentsParents/Guardians must contact the child's school to begin the enrollment process. Contact information is available on each school's website.Transfer & returning students should not complete a registration application.To determine the correct school, please use our School Locator tool.

Does Georgia have open enrollment for schools?

Georgia has restricted open enrollment for public school. What this means is that Georgia families can send their child to any public school within their school district as long as the school has room.

What district number is DeKalb County?

District Name: DeKalb County schools for this districtNCES District ID: 1301740State District ID: GA-644Type: Local school districtStatus: OpenTotal Schools: 131Supervisory Union #: N/AGrade Span: (grades PK - 12) PK KG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12District Demographics: School District Demographic Dashboard3 more rows

How many high schools are in DeKalb County?

DeKalb County School District contains 27 high schools.

What is Campus Portal?

Campus Portal is a confidential and secure website that provides parents, students, and staff with real-time access to information to better understand, monitor, and participate in the educational process. Please contact your local school if you need help or have questions.

Is there a parent app for campus?

Yes, there is a mobile app available for parents and students. See download instructions by clicking on the mobile app tab above. To use the Campus Student or Campus Parent Apps, mobile devices must be on an Android version of 4.4 or later. iOS devices must be on a version of 9.0 or later.

What happens if your address is not zoned for Dekalb County School District?

If your home address is not zoned for DeKalb County School District, you are not eligible to participate. If you are unsure if you address is zoned for DCSD, go to school locator to verify.

When does a child have to turn 4 in Dekalb County?

Child must turn four years old by September 1, 2021. Child must live within the DeKalb County School attendance zone. If you are the parent of twins, triplets, etc., you are required to submit one application per child.

What is DCSD Pre-K?

The DCSD Pre-K program is an age appropriate instructional program that prepares students for a successful transition to kindergarten and beyond. In order for a child to be school ready, it means they are socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively prepared for success in kindergarten.

What is the IEP for 2021-2022?

To be eligible for the 2021-2022 school year as a Pre-Kindergarten student your child must have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that identifies the need to spend their Kindergarten year in an inclusion (co-taught) Pre-K classroom.

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How to Access MAP Scores

Please click HERE for directions on accessing MAP data from the Infinite Campus Portal App.

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