DeKalb Early College Academy (DECA)
About DeKalb Early College Academy (DECA)
DeKalb Early College Academy (DECA), in Clarkston, GA, is renowned for its dedicated teaching staff and wide array of engaging extracurricular activities.
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About Dekalb Early College Academy
Mission Statement:
At DeKalb Early College Academy, we prioritize building positive and supportive relationships with our scholars. This forms the cornerstone of our mission, which aims to:
Cultivate a growth mindset among scholars
Develop scholars’ 16 Habits of Mind and 21st Century skills
Foster collaboration with our college partners to enhance scholar success
Facilitate staff growth through the Early College Model and Common Instructional Framework Professional Development
Ultimately, our mission is centered on empowering scholars to take ownership of their educational journeys.
Vision Statement:
As a pioneering force in college preparatory programs nationwide, DeKalb Early College Academy is dedicated to collaborating with exceptional teenagers. Together, we nurture these individuals into dynamic, college-ready scholars poised to lead lives dedicated to making positive contributions to their communities.
PRINCIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
The purpose of the Principal Advisory Council is to bring parents, school employees, students and community members together to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other’s perspectives and share ideas for increasing student achievement and performance.
The members of the Principal Advisory Council are accountable to the constituents they serve and shall:
Maintain a school-wide perspective on issues;
Act as a link between the school and the community;
Encourage the engagement of parents and other stakeholders within the school community; and
Work to increase student achievement and performance through transparent operations and share best practices.
The Principal Advisory Council operates under the control and management of the DeKalb County School District and will follow Board of Education policies and procedures. The Principal Advisory Council provides advice and recommendations to the school principal, the local board of education and local school superintendent on matters related to school climate/culture, student achievement, and community partnership.
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Academics
DeKalb Early College Academy (DECA) is served by the DeKalb County School System and follows the Georgia State Standards for education, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that covers core subjects like Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.
DeKalb Early College Academy (DECA) features the following academic programs:
- Advanced Placement Courses
- Dual Enrollment
- English Language Learners
- Gifted & Talented Programs
- Special Education Programs
- STEM Programs
Clubs and Activities
In addition to academics, DeKalb Early College Academy (DECA) offers a range of extracurricular activities to help students explore their interests and develop a well-rounded skill set.
DeKalb Early College Academy (DECA) features the offers enrichment programs:
- 21st Century Leaders
- BOLD
- Book Club
- DECA
- Digital Dreamers
- FBLA
- History Club
- Jazz Band
- Literary Magazine
- Movie Club
- National Art Honor Society- Art Club
- National Art Society Application
- National Honor Society
- Reading Bowl
- Student Government Association
- The Kindness Rocks Project
- TSA
- Yearbook
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