STUDENTS
Welcome Cross Keys students!! We look forward to seeing you in school each day. Please know that your education is very important to us. Students who attend school daily experience the following benefits:
social well being
academic achievement
increased job opportunities
access to college and other higher education
success in life!
IMPORTANT: Please review the Student Attendance Policy.
Excused Absences
Students: Please email a picture of parent excuse notes and medical notes to the Attendance Office within 3 days of the absence.
The excuse note should include: student's name, student ID number, and the date(s) of absence(s). A parent signature must be on the note.
Unexcused absences
When a student misses class without submitting the appropriate documentation, it is recorded as an "Unexcused" Absence.
Long term absence
If a student must miss more than 3 days of school for any reason, please notify the school at least two weeks before the absence.
How can we help?
Students, please know that we are here to support you. You can reach out to your teachers, counselors, and school administrators with any concerns you might have. Come see us in person, or send an email if you are more comfortable.
(Use this guide to the left to help form your message to us.)
ATTENTION
Beginning July 1, 2021,
17-YEAR-OLDS will have to show proof of completing Joshua's Law Driving Training Requirements. For more details, visit Joshua's Law Requirements.
Driver's License FORMS
Attention future student drivers!! Please note there is a 3-day processing window, and all forms must be completed electronically. Remember to include a valid email address because an email will be sent informing you when the document is ready.
NOTE: We will process forms on the 15th and 30th of each month.
​Students must be enrolled in school for 30 days, during the current school year, before forms can be processed. Attendance is a Georgia requirement to be approved for a driver's license. Students who have 6 or more unexcused absences, tardies, or incidents of skipping will not be approved.
Follow these steps:
Download this form: DDS Certificate of School Enrollment
Complete SECTION (A) by typing in the form using Black font.
Email the completed form to Ms. Williams @ gwendolyn_m_williams@dekalbschoolsga.org. Use "DDS Form" in the subject line and include your name and student number in the email.
An email confirmation will be sent informing you of when and where you can pick up the completed form. The form is good for 30 days after completion; only one form will be processed per student per semester.