DeKalb School of the Arts

DeKalb School of the Arts
DeKalb School of the Arts
Established 1999
Type Public Magnet
Principal Susan McCauley
Students 400 approximately
Grades 8–12
Location Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Coordinates 33°49′31″N 84°19′33″W / 33.82537°N 84.32594°W / 33.82537; -84.32594Coordinates: 33°49′31″N 84°19′33″W / 33.82537°N 84.32594°W / 33.82537; -84.32594
Campus Suburban
Colors Purple and Gold         
Mascot The Fire Ant
Website DeKalb School of the Arts

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.

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

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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 8 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 will house their students on the hall that is no longer in use by Avondale High School(3rd Hall). DSA will continue to have their own administrative team.[citation needed]

Alumni

DSA alumni also include Deidre Henry, R & B singer Lloyd, "Community" star Donald Glover[1], Cameron Nico (descendant of Moms Mabley), Cekoya Burch, India Arie producer Branden Burch, professional dancer Saidah Nairobi, Operatic Tenor W. Jermaine Jackson, and Bunny Wailer's daughter Cen'C Love.[citation needed]

Staff

Susan McCauley is the Principal and Chief Learning Officer of DSA and Pearl Fuller is the Assistant Principal of Instruction and Discipline.[2]

Academic Achievements

The new mock trial team under co-founders Richard Peay and Gillen Heisler and several unnamed attorney, law school student, and teacher coaches, placed third at the Macon Regionals in February 2011.

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

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