The North Star - Atlanta Public Schools
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The North Star - Atlanta Public Schools
F r e d e r i c k D o u g l as s H i g h Sc h o o l Mo n t h l y Re po r t 2 2 5 H a mi l to n E . H o l me s D r . A tl a n t a , GA 3 0 3 1 8 P h o ne : ( 4 0 4 ) 8 0 2 - 3 1 0 0 F ax ( 4 0 4 ) 8 0 2 - 3 1 9 9 h t t p :/ /w w w . a t l a n t a .k 1 2 . g a . us / D o m a i n /3 0 4 3 Issue VIII March 2016 F REDERICK D OUGLASS H IGH S CHOOL T HE N ORTH S TAR M ONTHLY Principal’s Announcements Greetings Astros: It has been a distinct pleasure to serve as your principal at Frederick Douglass High School this school year; however, I have decided to accept an opportunity to serve as a principal in another school district. ASTRO HIGHLIGHTS GROW, LEAD, TRANSFORM Volunteer of the Month “Christopher Brown” Mr. Brown is a proud alumnus of Frederick Douglass High School. He is a very dedicated volunteer of the school. He is seen in the school daily helping out wherever he can. Mr. Brown is also very active in supporting the Douglass community. He is a volunteer, a mentor, and an all around good Samaritan. Mr. Brown is always around supporting our Astros! Get down with Mr. Brown… Thanks! Congratulations to Douglass High School for winning the ELS Reading Plus Reading Achievement Award. In addition, Douglass High School had the highest Average Rate Gain and an impressive number of Total Level Ups at 139 Level Up celebrations . Please accept my decision knowing that I have appreciated your support and enjoyed getting to know you this school year. Mission Statement With a caring culture of trust and collaboration, every student will graduate ready for college, career, and life. Vision A high-performing environment where students love to learn, educators inspire, families engage and the community trusts the school Track and Field Schedule Frederick Douglass High School is an amazing school, and I am dedicated to continuing to serve as your principal through the end of the school year. During this time, Atlanta Public Schools will immediately begin a search for a new principal with input from the community. Thank you for understanding and your impressive commitment to our Douglass Astros. As always, I will be available to address any concerns or questions you may have. Best regards, DeMarcos D. Holland Principal @APSDouglass High Date We Need You! Join PTSA: Opponent Location 02/20 Westlake Atlanta 02/27 Griffin Griffin 03/02 Westlake Atlanta 03/05 Stars Mill High Fayetteville 03/08 Grady Atlanta 03/12 Grady Lakewood Annual Dues are only $10.00 per person. We are off to a great start with dedicated officers. We are looking to have at least 250 members for the 2015-2016 School Year. 03/18-03/19 Raines Jacksonville, FL 03/18-03/19 Pope Atlanta 03/19 Monroe Albany 04/01-04/02 Westlake Atlanta Volunteer: 04/07-04/09 Spring Valley Columbia, SC 04/12 Fayette Fayetteville 04/20-04/23 GHSA Pending 04/30 GHSA Pending 05/04 Hugh Mill Pending Join our MOD Squad(Men on Duty) or LADI (Loving Active Divas Involved) teams to support our various school activities. Local School Governance Team: School Level Governance Team (see FDHS’ website for more information) Home-School Compact The Home-School Compact is a document that basically states what all parties involved will do what is needed to make sure that the student has a successful learning experience. Please see the come to the Parent Center to sign and your Home-School Compact. We are striving to have 100%. (Please sign and return, this helps with our Title I funding.) Head Football Coach , Rodney Cofield doubles as Astro Football Coach and proud parent as his son, Tralik Cofield signs with Georgia Southern University on Signing Day 2016. P a ge 2 I s su e VII I March 2016 IMPORTANT EVENTS Astro Recognition Congratulations to SUN MON TUE WED THU 1 Mrs. C. TurnerSmith No School February 2016 Teacher of the FRI 3 2 Westlake Go Team Cluster Meeting 7pm 6pm SAT 4 5 Stars Mill 12pm Month 6 7 8 9 Grady 7pm 10 11 S. Atlanta 12 Grady 12pm Voting Begins for GO TEAMS 8-14 Carver 4:30pm 13 14 15 16 Blessed Trinity After School Programs Recovery, Remediation, and Tutoring will continue on MonThurs. Details will be shared with students. 18 17 FASFA Night 19 Pope Raines 4:30pm 12pm Westminster 5pm 20 21 22 23 Carver 4:30 24 25 26 Douglass Cluster’s Family Literacy Night APS Championship 6pm D 12pm District t 5 Celebration 6 27 28 29 Spring Break 4:15pm Spring Break April 4– 8 CURRICULUM CORNER To receive messages via text, text @douglassp to 81010. To receive messages via email, send an email to [email protected] K H A N A C A D E M Y 31 30 Decatur(Boys) Seniors enjoying one of their fun filled activities during Senior Week at the Univer Soul Circus. Please refer to the school website for baseball, golf, soccer, and track schedule by visiting: http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/Domain/30 43 Access accurate, current, and confidential information about your child(ren)’s Attendance Grades Class Assignments Messages And More Come by the Parent Center to get assistance today.