"Excellence in Thought, Word, Deed, and Character"
Greetings Students and Parents,
We are enthusiastic about welcoming you to another school year. We declare that the 2010-2011 school year will be a year of manifested excellence. We have laid the groundwork for higher levels of student success in the area of academics, the arts, and athletics. We have improved academics as measured by standardized assessments. We have made history with the winning of the boys’ and girls’ basketball state championships. We have demonstrated that our students are talented with the production of Dreamgirls, the Musical. Now, we are ready to demonstrate to our community and state that we have the desire and the potential to be the highest performing school in DeKalb County and the state of Georgia. This year, we expect our students to excel to new heights and to soar well above the clouds as eagles. We expect to see our students
soar above all challenges to find the sunlight of a bright future, renewed hope, and opportunities. We expect to see manifested EXCELLENCE.
Sincerely,
Dr. Morcease J. Beasley
The Principal's Vision
To be the highest performing school in DeKalb County and the State of Georgia producing an internationally recognized school of excellence that epitomizes excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts.
Our Mission
The Mission of Columbia High School is to provide students with instruction that promotes higher level thinking skills, accountable, responsible behavior, and self disciplined social skills, so that they are capable of meeting the challenges of a rapidly changing and increasing complex society.
Excellence Defined for Our Learning Community
Excellence is achieved as we consistently do the right things for our children producing the best results possible in the areas of academics, athletics, and the arts.
The Principal's Goals for 2010-2011
1. To exceed all goals.
2. To create a culture of high performance.
3. To provide all students a safe, relevant and exciting educational experience.
4. To provide an atmosphere that encourages the students and parents to love Columbia High School.
5. To provide an atmosphere that encourages faculty and staff to love what they do and where they work.
The Principal's Focus for 2010-2011
1. To enhance our Professional Learning Community.
2. To maximize student learning in every classroom with rigorous, relevant instruction, and relationship building through expanding the teacher-student advising program.
3. To continue to ensure students demonstrate good study skills, proficiency in math and science, and social studies.
4. To improve Advanced Placement participation and success with expanded student support opportunities.
5. To work towards the full and effective implementation of America's Choice.
Areas We are Working to Improve for 2010-2011
1. More parents, students, and teachers involved in PTSA.
2. More students involved in extra-curricular activities.
3. More students making the honor roll.
4. More students taking AP courses and earning 3 or more on the AP exams.
5. More students passing all subjects of the GHSGT at the pass plus level the first time.
6. More students passing all EOCT at the pass plus level.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement and Communication
1. Parents may email, telephone or conference with teachers.
2. Parents may volunteer to assist in administrative offices, lunchroom, before school, or after school.
3. Parents may participate in the PTSA and Athletic Booster Clubs.
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