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Mission
Mission
At Decatur High School, we believe that intercultural understanding provides the foundation for a peaceful world. By providing a safe, compassionate school community where students and staff value diversity and demonstrate respect for themselves and others, we strive to create caring, service-oriented individuals who contribute meaningfully to the larger global community.
To this end, we work together to develop curious, self-directed learners who engage in a rigorous and purposeful interdisciplinary curriculum. By participating in inquiry, collaboration, the passionate exchange of ideas, and self-reflection, we grow into responsible and productive citizens of the world.
Vision
Vision
We will build the foundation for all children to be their best, achieve their dreams, and make the world a better place.
IB Learner Profile
IB Learner Profile
Student Options at DHS
Student Options at DHS
Students at Decatur High School in grades 9 - 12 have the opportunity to take multiple advanced placement (AP) courses offered as well.
11th and 12th-grade students can remain independent and take IB & AP courses in any of the subjects DHS offers for which they meet the measures of readiness.
Students can earn college credit for their results in IB & AP courses, depending on their final exam results.
Measures of Readiness for IB & AP Coursework
Measures of Readiness for IB & AP Coursework
DHS Policy Documents
DHS Policy Documents
All policy documents are revised yearly in July with the input of students, faculty, staff, counselors, admin, and families; if you are interested in joining a policy revision team or have general comments, questions, or concerns about the policies, please complete this form: Policy Review
DHS IB Access & Admissions Policy rev July 2024.pdfDHS Inclusion & Special Needs Policy rev July 2024.pdfDHS Grading & Assessment Policy rev July 2024.pdfDHS Academic Integrity Policy rev July 2025.pdfBHMS & DHS Language Policy rev July 2024.pdf
AP/IB Coordinator
AP/IB Coordinator
Karina Green is the current DHS AP/IB Coordinator, current Association of IB World Schools of Georgia CP Vice-President, IBEN School Authorization Team Leader and Consultant, and Evaluation Team Programme Leader for IB MYP, DP, and CP. With 18 years in education and a background in Mathematics Education, she has taught every level of high school mathematics coursework and previously served as an Educational Program Specialist for 8 years concurrently in the Mathematics & Science Graduate School Program at the University of Georgia. She previously taught mathematics at North Oconee High School (2007-2009), Charles R. Drew High School (2009-2014), Decatur High School (2014-2017), North Springs Charter High School (2017-2020), and returned to Decatur High School in 2020. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from the University of Florida and Master’s & Educational Specialist’s Degrees in Mathematics Education from the University of Georgia with Gifted In-Field and Teacher Support Specialist Certifications. She is a proud member of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. (Alpha Alpha Chapter). Ms. Green has served as an AP Reader & IB Examiner, written content for College Board AP Calculus AB & BC Examinations, and presented at various conferences about Academic Integrity, Assessment Design, Curriculum Design, Programme Development, Teacher Development and Support, Project-Based Learning, GACE Certification, & Course Design.
Contact Email:
kgreen@csdecatur.net
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