DeKalb School of the Arts

DeKalb School of the Arts
Established 1999
Type Public Magnet
Principal Susan McCauley
Students approximately 400
Grades 8–12
Location DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
Coordinates Coordinates: 33°45′31.53″N 84°16′3.3″W / 33.7587583°N 84.267583°W
District DeKalb County Public School System
Campus Suburban
Colors Purple, White and Gold              
Mascot The Fire Ant
Website

DeKalb School of the Arts (DSA) is a public performing arts magnet school in unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States, east of the city of Atlanta. It is a part of the DeKalb County Public School System.

DeKalb School of the Arts is located at 1192 Clarendon Avenue, Avondale Estates, GA 30002.[1]

History

DSA began its life in 1985 under the direction of Richard Leitgeb and became the DeKalb Center for Performing Arts (DCPA), a magnet program housed at Avondale High School. In 1999 it was split off and became the DeKalb School of the Arts. DSA has many successful alumni, including Celise Hicks, dance captain for Disney's The Lion King on Broadway.[1]

After eight years at its independent location, DeKalb School of the Arts moved back into Avondale High School, its original home, in August 2010. It was previously located on the site of the former Briarcliff High School. DSA, which is the magnet high school for the arts, is located in the Avondale campus two-story back building that houses the Kyle Theater.[2] DSA also utilizes some of the classrooms in the halls no longer in use by Avondale High School (300 Hallway). DSA continues to have their own administrative team.[3]

Alumni

DSA alumni include R&B singer Lloyd, Community star Donald Glover,dancer Saidah Nairobi, reggae singer Cen'C Love, and So You Think You Can Dance season 9 finalist George Lawrence. Also included are Deidrie Henry

Staff

Susan McCauley is the Principal and Chief Learning Officer of DSA.[4]

Academic achievements

The school has won many awards and recognitions, including being named a National Blue Ribbon School.

Its mock trial team has consistently received four or more best attorney/witness awards at competitions and won the Regional Championship in 2013 and 2014.

Clubs and Activities

Clubs and extracurricular activities offered include:

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 DeKalb School of the Arts About DSA page, May 2007
  2. ↑ "Crossroadnews.com". 2009-07-17. Retrieved 2015-01-19.
  3. ↑ "DSA administration". 2015-01-19. Retrieved 2015-01-19.
  4. ↑ "DSA Faculty Directory". 2009-06-11. Retrieved 2009-06-14.