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K12 Alerts
K12 Alerts is a new communications service to help keep parents and the community informed about news impacting DeKalb Schools. Register to receive timely email, text message and voicemail opens in same window icon alerts today »
Social Media Channels
DeKalb Schools is now on Twitter and YouTube! Follow us today for the latest news, events and opens in same window icon more »
Superintendent Releases Evaluation Audits
The Superintendent and administration has thoroughly reviewed each audit report for consideration of all and/or parts of any recommendations made by the opens in same window icon consultants »
Theory of Action for Change
The essence of the "Theory of Action for Change" is to transform the school district from a system consisting of singular pockets of high-performance areas into a district-wide School System of Excellence. opens in same window icon view key components »

Mission and Goals

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The mission and goals of the DeKalb County School District are created and approved by the opens in same window icon Board of Education [ http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/board-of-education ].

Mission

The mission of the DeKalb County School District is to form a collaborative effort between home and school that maximizes students' social and academic potential preparing them to compete in a global society.

Goals

  1. To narrow the achievement gap and improve the graduation rate by creating a high performance learning culture in all schools and sites.
  2. To increase rigor and academic achievement in reading/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies in preK–12.
  3. To ensure quality personnel in all positions.
  4. To ensure fiscal responsibility in order to maintain safe and healthy learning environments that support academic programs, resources, and services.