The mission of the DeKalb County Central United School District is to develop socially responsible students who are engaged in all aspects of their education, who are academically successful, and who are prepared for success in the 21st Century. The District strives to achieve this mission with the understanding that we serve approximately 3,800 diverse learners, each with different dreams and aspirations for the future. DeKalb County Central United School District is comprised of four elementary schools, one middle and high school, and one alternative program. Our District’s educational process is superior and incorporates multiple layers of academic support, as well as extra and co-curricular offerings that address varying learning styles. In our pursuit of continuous improvement, we are fortunate to have a dedicated, highly competent team of education professionals who work tirelessly to meet the needs of every student. The District embraces the support of our community partners and recognizes the impact of rapidly evolving technology. We also know that global awareness plays an integral role in the development of a superb education. We believe that by providing choices for each student, and emphasizing “how students learn best,” we are on track for EXCELLENCE…EVERYONE…EVERY DAY! Social Media Rules of Engagement
The goal for using Facebook by the DeKalb County Central United School District (DCCUSD), all of the schools in the District, and teachers or sponsors associated with those schools, is to share important information with our public and engage in an open and respectful dialogue. To help us accomplish this goal we ask that you abide by the following guidelines: Open conversation not personal issues. This page is not intended to circumvent regular communication channels for sharing personal issues and concerns. Comments regarding a personal issue with the District, a school, or a staff member will be removed. Be respectful. Personal attacks or comments that are deemed offensive to any member of our community will not be tolerated. Inappropriate remarks and profanity will be removed. Want to boost your product sales? Running for a political office? Publish a personal page, and leave ours for sharing news and insights about our District. Stay on topic. This is a page dedicated to the education of students in the DCCUSD. Let’s keep the conversation related to our District. Comments of all kinds are welcome so long as they directly relate to our District. Have a question for a specific employee? Contact them privately. Fans should not expect responses to every question or comment posted on this page. Be aware of the mission. The mission of the DCCUSD is education. Please be certain that your comments are appropriate for an educational environment and fans of all ages. Be factual. Blatantly inaccurate information will not be allowed. False information will be removed and factual information will be posted. All comments and communication must come from a verifiable account. Comments made by individuals who are misrepresenting themselves, representing themselves as someone other than themselves or from unverifiable accounts, will be removed. Employees of the DCCUSD may have personal pages. Don’t be surprised or offended if your request to “friend” them is ignored. District policy encourages staff to keep their personal lives personal. This page is yours and we want you to feel comfortable sharing your views about the DCCUSD. Just know, abuse of the above guidelines can lead to the removal of a specific posting or the blocking/removal from our fan page.
