We have compiled all the information you need to stay informed about the coronavirus (COVID-19), and the effects this will have for ICS.
ICS will join Dekalb County Public Schools in starting the school year virtually on August 17 for the safety of our Beloved Community. The ICS staff is creating a robust virtual learning daily schedule to share with you in the coming weeks.
Tuesday, July 28 @ 9 am OR 6 pm New Family Orientation <Virtual>
August 6-7 @ 8 am-6 pm Contact-free Chromebook and Instructional Materials pickup at ICS <In Person>
August 10-14 One on One Parent Teacher Conferences <Virtual>
August 14 @ 3-4 pm 2020-21 Kick Off <Virtual>
August 17 First Day of Virtual Learning <Virtual>
Please complete this short survey to help us plan for your students’ needs. (sent 7/17/20)
Here is the UPDATED 2020-21 calendar. (7/16/20)
Watch the Welcome Zoom for New Families (pw: ICS) – June 23, 2020
ICS Blast for Returning Families – June 26, 2020 – Returning to ICS for 2020-2021?
ICS Blast for New Families – June 26, 2020 – New Family Orientation Information
ICS Blast – June 9, 2020 – Return to School Family Survey
Student Belongings pick up – curbside. May 29, 4pm-6pm & June 8th, 8am-5pm
End of the year Community Gathering – May 8, 8:30-9:00 am. Join us via Zoom. Meeting ID: 847 3490 3030
Password: 7k3ebp
ICS Newsletter – May 1st, 2020. Information about end of the year community gathering, and much more.
Virtual Field Day, May 8, 2020. Click here for complete info
ICS Newsletter – April 26, 2020. End-of-Year information.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions re: end of school year at ICS.
ICS Newsblast – April 17, 2020. End-of-Year information.
ICS Newsblast – April 13, 2020. Updated Meal Plan, Virtual Learning, Community Resources
April 13, 2020. Updated Meal Service from DeKalb: Starting today, students will receive a two-day meal package on each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (2 lunch meals & 2 snacks). The 21 meal distribution sites will remain operational and the bus meal delivery will continue following the amended plan of meal service on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Details on the DCSD’s website.
April 13, 2020. Supporting your Children Emotionally. The CDC shares on its website a number of ideas and resources on caring for children in a disaster.
ICS Newsblast – April 3, 2020. Community Gathering links and Community Questions link.
Virtual Community Gathering Friday, April 3, 2020
ICS Newsblast – April 2, 2020. Virtual Community Gathering, Free COVID-19 testing, Free Food (YMCA) and ESOL class information.
The ICS ESOL Virtual Learning Portal is now live at bit.ly/icsesol. ESOL students and parents are encouraged to bookmark and visit the site often for optional activities that promote continuous language learning. Connect with ESOL staff via e-mail, web forms and Zoom links.
ICS Newsblast – April 1st, 2020. Per Governor Kemp, all schools will be closed for the rest of the school year.
We miss you! Join us for a virtual Community Gathering with morning announcements, our community song, and a message from the staff to our students and families. CLICK HERE to join the Zoom meeting at 9 am on Friday, 4/3.
March 30, 2020: The Virtual Learning page (under the Academics tab) on our website has been updated with the latest information.
ICS Newsblast – March 27, 2020. Virtual learning update.
March 26, 2020: Gov. Brian Kemp ordered today the continued closure of schools until at least April 24 in the ongoing fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
March 25, 2020: A variety of Clarkston organizations are working to put together a website that compiles resources for the community, and where organizations can submit as well. It is still in the works and is being updated by the hour but you can find HERE their first version full of helpful links to support with food, housing, employment, health, and more.
March 23, 2020: DeKalb County School Social Workers function as a link between the home, school, and community. School Social Workers assist DeKalb County families who are experiencing social, familial and/or economic challenges that impact the learning process of students. Click HERE or more information.
ICS Newsblast – March 18, 2020. Health and community update.
ICS Newsblast – March 20, 2020. Resources: storytime, staying-positive ideas, exercise web links.
UPDATE March 17, 2020 -Per Gov. Kemp: Public Elementary, Secondary, Post-Secondary Schools Closed through March 31
ICS Newsblast – March 16, 2020. Updated Meal Sites at DeKalb County.
Schools:
Region I: Cross Keys HS & Sequoyah MS
Region II: Idlewood ES & Tucker MS
Region III: Lithonia HS & Marbut ES
Region IV: Clarkston HS & Jolly ES
Region V: Chapel Hill MS & Narvie J. Harris ES
Region VI: Bethune MS & Canby Lane ES
Region VII: McNair MS & Early Learning Center
Recreation Centers:
Gresham Recreation – 3113 Gresham Road. Atlanta, GA 30316
Exchange Intergenerational – 2771 Columbia Drive. Decatur, GA 30034
Redan Recreation – 1839 Phillips Rd. Lithonia, GA 30058
Tobie Grant – 644 Parkdale Drive. Scottdale, GA 30079
N.H. Scott – 2230 Tilson Road. Decatur, GA 30032
Lucious Sanders – 2484 Bruce Street. Lithonia, GA 30058
Mason Mill – 1340- B McConnell Drive. Decatur, GA 30033
Hamilton – 3263 Chapel Street. Scottdale, GA 30079
Midway Recreation Center – 3181 Midway Rd. Decatur, GA 30032
ICS Newsblast – March 15, 2020. No School Starting Tomorrow. Pick up work packets and food TOMORROW.
ICS Newsblast – March 14, 2020. Food available during School Closing
ICS Newsblast – March 13, 2020. School Closure Update and Work Packet Link.
CLICK HERE to view the virtual work that ICS students should be completing on a daily basis.
ICS Newsblast – March 12, 2020. School Closure (March 16 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
CDC’s Interim Guidance, posted on the DeKalb County School District’s website
