2018 0924 DCS Supt Message 🍎

September 24, 2018

Word of the Week:

Faithfulness

Character Theme:

KNOWLEDGE

The geyser at Yellowstone is called Old Faithful. It’s constant. A good friend is always constant, and always faithful. Anna Ballard, DMS

CONGRATULATIONS,

Dade County High School!

1 of 74 School Districts in GA with a 2018 GRADUATION RATE at or above 90%!

DCHS - 92.2%

GA AVG - 81.6%

READ ABOUT IT HERE

Dade County Superintendent Talks about the Character Theme: Knowledge

A Word About Character from Davis Principal Josh Ingle

Our character shapes the unique qualities displayed by each and every one of us. As a result, we naturally become judged based on our character. Our actions and/or behaviors at home, school, work, and within our communities define the type of person we really are. Therefore, it is imperative to develop and model excellent character traits starting at an early age. Students that develop a solid foundation of character become grounded in their beliefs and core values and are better equipped when challenged by adversity or opposition. As John Wooden stated, “be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are” (Wooden).

As an educator, my mission is focused not only educating the minds of students, but also educating the hearts which begins with relationships. When students encounter problems or different challenges, I use those opportunities as “teachable moments” and encourage students to identify the positives, regardless of the situation. When students realize that there is a relationship of trust, they suddenly begin to become problem solvers and take responsibility their own actions. While there’s no secret recipe for establishing positive relationships with students, it indeed takes time and consistent reinforcement.

Dade Elementary School Fall Festival FUN

Week 8: Character Ed Quotes by DCS Young Authors

Theme: KNOWLEDGE

Word of the Week: Faithfulness

EQ: What does it mean to be faithful?

Monday Quote:

Faithfulness is staying true and keeping your word. Maddie Cuzzort, DMS

Tuesday Quote:

We are pressured to be like everybody else, but we should be faithful to who we are and let our personality shine. Alannah Gray, DMS

Wednesday Quote:

The geyser at Yellowstone is called Old Faithful. It’s constant. A good friend is always constant, and always faithful. Anna Ballard, DMS

Thursday Quote:

Stay faithful. It may seem that there is no hope, but there is. You just need to keep looking. Landen Childress, DMS

Friday Quote:

Be faithful to yourself; stand behind your beliefs. Sidney Jones, DMS

TEEN MAZE 2018

DCHS Sophomores learn

Your choices - Your Destiny!

THIS WEEK:

MONDAY: September 24th - DCHS Softball at Armuchee, DMS School Council Meeting at 4:00 p.m.

TUESDAY: September 25th - CHAMPS, DMS Volleyball H 4:30 p.m.,

WEDNESDAY: September 26th

THURSDAY: September 27th - DCS STAKEHOLDER Meeting at Noon, DMS Football at Chattanooga Valley, DCHS Volleyball at Murray County, Dade County Will Host First Round of Region Softball Tournament: Dade will play a best of three series with a double header on Thursday September 27th and if necessary a game three on September 29th. Game times TBA.

FRIDAY: September 28th - DCHS Football Away at Gordon Central

SATURDAY: September 29th: DCHS Cheerleader Competition

Admin Meeting and Safety Meeting on Monday, October 1st - 12:30 p.m.

H O M E C O M I N G, October 1-5, Homecoming Parade - October 4th at 7:00 p.m.

Parent University, October 16th

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MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

Dr. Jan Irons Harris

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