Superintendent's Message 20171106

November 6, 2017 Superintendent's Message

Dr. Jan Irons Harris

Dade County is one of 75 districts out of GA's 180 to earn a Golden Radish Award for Farm to School Initiatives.

(l to r: Dr. Cleta Long, School Nutrition Director, Dr. James Cantrell, Director of Operations/CTAE and Dr. Jan Harris, Superintendent.

Character

Word of the Week:

Time-Management

DCHS Project Christopher Students serve as mentors for DMS Students. (Shown here planning for this year's events.) #Mentoring

CCRPI SCORES 2017

Dade County = 76.1

GA Average = 75.0

Dade Elementary = 74

GA Average = 72.9

Davis Elementary = 91.2

GA Average = 72.9

Dade Middle School = 70.8

GA Average = 73.0

Dade High School = 68.3

GA Average = 77.0

"SINGING IN THE RAIN" photos at left...

AdvancED's Seven System Quality Factors

These are keys to driving improvement.

Clear Direction
Healthy Culture
High Expectations
Impact of Instruction
Resource Management
Efficacy of Engagement
Implementation Capacity

Upcoming Events

November 9, DCS Board Work Session 5:00 p.m.

November 13, DCS Board of Ed Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.

November 12-15 - AdvancED Accreditation Review

B A S K E T B A L L S E A S O N B E G I N S Nov. 16th

December 9, 2017 - THE DADE SMALL BUSINESS CHRISTMAS EXPO to be held at Dade County High School, Saturday, December 9 ^th , 2017 9 AM – 4 PM Over 1000 shoppers expected to attend this year!

Our Mission:

T o ensure that students have the opportunity to become independent, hard-working, life-long learners capable of succeeding in a changing society through: Dedicated teachers and staff, Community and parent commitment, Safe and orderly environments, and Strong leadership committed to excellence.