The DeKalb County School District’s accreditation status has been upgraded from “accredited warned” to “accredited on advisement,” one notch from unconditional accreditation, from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
“The board of education, principals, teachers and staff working with parents and community leaders have made great strides in meeting the needs of our students,” said Superintendent Michael Thurmond. “SACS recognizes the progress we are making toward stabilizing the district in a manner that allows us to refocus our efforts on academic achievement.”
The decision to elevate the district’s accreditation status was based on a three-day visit in December 2014. The SACS report recognized the “concerted effort and focused work of the board, Superintendent Thurmond, system staff and personnel at all levels to stabilize the system and create a culture of trust and transparency.”
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