Good afternoon, Stone Mountain High School Students and Families,

Welcome to Week 5 at The Rock! We have officially completed our first month of the 2026–2027 school year, and now is the time to continue building on the routines, expectations, and academic habits we have established.

Our focus this week is Focus, Follow-Through & Finish Strong! Students, continue taking ownership of your attendance, academics, behavior, and overall success.

⏰ ARRIVE BY 8:10 A.M. – EVERY MINUTE MATTERS!

Parents and guardians, we continue to need your support with morning arrival. We are still seeing students arrive after the school day has started.

Please help us ensure students arrive on campus by 8:10 a.m. each morning. Arriving on time allows students to transition into the building, get to class, and begin their day prepared for learning.

Being present is important. Being on time is important. Every minute of instruction matters!

📈 MAP TESTING – MAKE-UPS CONTINUE

We will continue MAP Testing make-ups this week for students who have not completed their required assessments.

Students who are called for make-up testing should report promptly to their assigned testing location and give their best effort. MAP results provide valuable information that helps teachers identify student strengths and areas where additional support may be needed.

📚 CHECK YOUR GRADES – KNOW WHERE YOU STAND!

We are five weeks into the school year, and students should know where they stand academically in every class.

Students, make it a habit to:

•Check your grades regularly in Infinite Campus.

•Complete and submit assignments on time.

•Check for missing assignments.

•Communicate with your teachers when you need help.

•Attend tutorials and take advantage of opportunities for additional support.

Parents and guardians, please regularly monitor Infinite Campus. Staying informed now gives us an opportunity to provide support before a student falls behind.

📵 DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT

Our Disconnect to Reconnect expectations continue. Students are expected to follow the school's cell phone procedures throughout the instructional day.

Classrooms are equipped with cell phone pouches to help create focused, distraction-free learning environments.

Disconnect from the phone. Reconnect with your learning.

🚫 20/20 RULE

Students, remember that hall passes will not be issued during the first 20 minutes or the last 20 minutes of class.

Please take care of personal needs during appropriate times and follow all teacher directions regarding hall passes. Our goal is to keep students in class and maximize instructional time.

🎒 CLEAR OR MESH BOOK BAGS

All student book bags must continue to be clear or mesh. Please arrive each day with an approved book bag and the materials needed for your classes.

👕 DRESS FOR SUCCESS

Our school dress expectations remain in effect each day.

•No bonnets, durags, beanies, skull caps, or unauthorized head coverings inside the building unless worn for religious purposes.

•Absolutely no pajamas.

•Shoes must have a secure back strap for safety.

•Students should arrive appropriately dressed and ready for learning.

❤️ PARENTS, YOUR PARTNERSHIP MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Thank you for continuing to partner with us. Please continue having conversations with your student about attendance, punctuality, grades, completing assignments, behavior, cell phone expectations, and making positive choices.

Students, we are already entering Week 5. Don't wait until progress reports or the end of the grading period to make adjustments.

SHOW UP. BE ON TIME. CHECK YOUR GRADES. DO THE WORK. STAY FOCUSED. FINISH STRONG.

Let's have another great week at The Rock!

Stronger Together – One Team. One Vision. One Stone Mountain.

Respectfully,

Rickey L. Wright Jr.
Principal

Parent ProTech

We are excited to share Parent ProTech, a free, on‑demand library designed to help families navigate today’s digital world with confidence. Parent ProTech offers practical resources on topics such as social media, gaming, artificial intelligence, and streaming, along with guidance on preventing cyberbullying and promoting school safety through awareness and education.

These short, easy‑to‑understand resources highlight current trends and provide helpful tips to support and protect your family online—plus conversation starters to help you talk with your student about the technology they use every day.

Getting started is simple and FREE!

Visit https://bit.ly/DCSDParentProtech to create your Parent ProTech account and gain access to tools and knowledge that will help you support your student’s online safety and digital well‑being.

After creating your account, be sure to explore some of the most requested videos on Roblox and Artificial Intelligence to learn more about platforms your students are using:

• The Truth About AI Chatbots (Helpful tools, not Human Friends): https://app.parentprotech.com/en/953/dekalb-county/700/the-truth-about-ai-chatbots-helpful-tools-not-human-friends

• Roblox: The Ultimate Guide: https://app.parentprotech.com/en/953/dekalb-county/90/roblox-the-ultimate-guide

Thank you for partnering with us to support safe, informed technology use at home.

Spanish Translation:

Estimados padres, madres y tutores:

Nos complace compartir con ustedes Parent ProTech, una biblioteca gratuita y disponible a demanda diseñada para ayudar a las familias a desenvolverse con confianza en el mundo digital actual. Parent ProTech ofrece recursos prácticos sobre temas como las redes sociales, los videojuegos, la inteligencia artificial y las plataformas de streaming, así como orientación para prevenir el ciberacoso y promover la seguridad escolar a través de la concientización y la educación.

Estos recursos breves y fáciles de entender destacan las tendencias actuales y brindan consejos útiles para apoyar y proteger a su familia en línea. Además, incluyen iniciadores de conversación que le ayudarán a hablar con su estudiante sobre la tecnología que utiliza todos los días.

Comenzar es muy fácil y ¡GRATIS!

Visite https://bit.ly/DCSDParentProtech para crear su cuenta de Parent ProTech y acceder a herramientas y conocimientos que le ayudarán a apoyar la seguridad en línea y el bienestar digital de su estudiante.

Después de crear su cuenta, le invitamos a explorar algunos de los videos más solicitados sobre Roblox y la Inteligencia Artificial, para conocer mejor las plataformas que utilizan nuestros estudiantes.

• La verdad sobre los chatbots de IA (herramientas útiles, no amigos humanos)::
  https://app.parentprotech.com/en/953/dekalb-county/700/the-truth-about-ai-chatbots-helpful-tools-not-human-friends

• Roblox: La guía definitiva: https://app.parentprotech.com/en/953/dekalb-county/90/roblox-the-ultimate-guide

Gracias por colaborar con nosotros para fomentar un uso seguro, informado y responsable de la tecnología en el hogar.