Good morning π What a perfect day to help scholars achieve & grow academically, socially. It's a fantastic day 2 assist the faculty & staff of DeKalb Early College Academy so that they can be their optimal selves. π what I get to do! #iLoveDCSD @DCSD_HSArea @COSDeKalbCounty
Recognized by @woodsforsuper as 23-24 Literacy Leader School 4 Achievement! 90+% of our Am Lit. scholarsΒ are reading at or above grade level. DECA was 1 of 20 GA HS's 2 b awarded (less than 5% of GA HS's)! 2 Proud admins & best ELA crew! #iLoveDCSD @DCSD_HSArea @COSDeKalbCounty
Thank you, @i2teachtechga, for the shoutout to our amazing scholar/mentors! The future is brightπ when you have young people who are super smart π§ and have a passion πfor causes bigger than themselves. #iLoveDCSD @DCSD_HSArea @COSDeKalbCounty
A BIG "Thank you!" 2 @DeKalbSchools, Superintendent Horton & his team! Today ALL DeKalb Early College seniors were able 2 take the SAT for free. Equity and access, indeed. π Disrupting for excellent...opportunities. π @DCSD_HSArea @COSDeKalbCounty@DacostaDekalb#ILoveDCSD
Gotta love DeKalb Early College's be4 & during Club Fair pixs! π W/ college n 1/2 the time, it's gr8 2 find like-minded friends 4 service projects & common interests. Building closer community β . Making space 4 creative brain breaks β . πour sponsors! #iLoveDCSD@DCSD_HSArea
@Hill_Mentors @gcouros@APSInductsYou So jealous @Hill_Mentors. @gcouros is inspiring and has so many nuggets of wisdom to share. His new book on the principalship is fantastic. Let me know how it goes.
Gr8 way 2 start Day #1 at DECA! I know... 1st day is abt routines. Took principal's privilege 2 create a ruckus by lining hallway w/ π & shouting 10th graders! Why? Celebrating our 24-25 Teacher (Prof. Wilkins) & Ed. Support (AP Scott) Person of the Year! #iLoveDCSD @DCSD_HSArea
Love how DECA scholars maximize summer. Kami Ali advanced 2 final round of @NationalHistory Day n DC! Received exemplary ratings 4 consistent inclusion of multiple perspectives n the project, also 4 excellent use of primary sources 2 support the argument. #iLoveDCSD@DCSD_HSArea
Two of the absolute best educational leaders right there. On top of that, @principal_costa and @DrNormanCSauce3 are some of the most engaging, interesting people to hang out with. Thank you both for the friendship & the partnership for kiddos! π
@SMHSUPDATES 9th Grade Open House is on π₯ π₯ π₯! The enthusiasm for a great 2025 school year is infectious! Im so proud of @principal_costa and his team for the culture of support and success theyβre building- and they start the year with NO teaching vacancies! @DeKalbSchools
Way to go, @principal_costa and to the whole π΄ββ οΈπ’ @SMHSUPDATES ! So many amazing things going on at tha' Rock. Here's 2 you and your shipmates having an even more fantastic 2024-25. π #iLoveDCSD@DeKalbSchools
DECA Open House is "on & poppin'"!! π Never 2 early 2 build & renew scholar/family relationships! πππ the whole DECA community 2 the π & back. Rising juniors here 2 assist. Ladies of @SigmaMuZeta1920 donating supplies! #iLoveDCSD@DeKalbSchools@ThomasGlanton@DacostaDekalb
1 of my fav principal things 2 do. Walking bldg. on Sunday b4 Pre-Plan Week. So quiet. Even w/ this being Year #12 @ DeKalb Early College, so thankful 2 still get butterflies n my belly. The gloriously, chaotic early college journey starts on 7/29 w/ THE best staff! #iLoveDCSD
Wow! Amazing Summer Bridge Week! New scholars inspired 2 b college-ready. DECA profs., @avmiller05, & upperclassmen building connections. Halls buzzing w/ sharp kiddos & talented adults engaging w/ them. π this job! ~Lucky PrinciPAL @DeKalbSchools@COSDeKalbCounty#iLoveDCSD
2nd day of DECA Summer Bridge n theπ's! Building a community...β . Discussing req'd skills & POV 2 b college-ready n 1/2 the time...βοΈ. Igniting the passion & believe n self 4 the journey...β . Thank you, teachers, 4 coming back early 4 this vital work. @ThomasGlanton#iLoveDCSD
@PrincipalRogers Totally agree, @PrincipalRogers! With Ms. Kathy Hall now at GSU's downtown campus as Associate Director of Early College Programs, our collaboration just got a boost of rocket fuel! Congratulations again on another successful year @APSCarverEC and for earning that Ed.D.
DeKalb Early College's Graduation Ceremony is tonight! Only 15th in school's history. Honored 2 b giving out diplomas & πbumps for 11th time. π€― So fortunate 2 lead best faculty & staff who guide the most amazing kiddos. Best. Job. EVER. @DeKalbSchools@DacostaDekalb#HPride