January 9, 2024

AHS PTSA is proud to publish bi-monthly newsletters that showcase our school, opportunities for engagement, and updates for our AHS families. This is one of the many ways your PTSA Membership supports our community. Thank you for your support.

In This Issue

Visiting school? Remember Your Driver's License!
Schedule Change Request
Juniors & Seniors
- ACT for Juniors
- Extended Lunch Privilege
- Off Campus Virtual/Dual Enrollment
Senior Updates
- Scholarships
- Snacks
- Upcoming Events
Counseling Updates
- Class of 2024 Seniors
- Scholarhips
- Resources
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Raider Recommends
PTSA Announcements
- Staff Appreciation Breakfast
- Spring Volunteer Opportunities
Foundation
AHS Clubs & Organizations
- AHS Clubs and Organization Information
- First Annual Black History Monthly Family Fun Night
- Men's Soocer Tryouts: UPDATED TIMES
- Girls' Soocer Tryouts Meeting
- Golf
- Raider Stadium Policy
AHS Business Partner Spotlight
Stay Informed
- Principal Scheifflee's Friday Morning Message
- AHS Daily Announcements
- Raiders Revealed Blog
- AHS Video Morning Show
Calendar
SGC Public Comment

Front Office Check-In

Schedule Change Request

To make necessary schedule change requests, complete the form by Wednesday, January 17^th using the link or the QR Code below:

https://forms.office.com/r/zcQKT2tKnE

Juniors & Seniors

JUNIORS!!

We are delighted to share with you that Fulton County Schools will offer students in grade 11 an opportunity to take the ACT during the regular school day on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at no cost to the student or their family.  To help us in planning for this exciting testing opportunity, students will need to complete an interest survey. If you are interested in having your 11th grade student take the ACT on March 13, please complete the following survey no later than Friday, January 12, 2024 by 11:59pm. 

*The student must complete this survey by logging in with their FCSTU credentials: Junior ACT Interest Survey

Spring Extended Lunch Privilege for Eligible Juniors and Seniors

Extended lunch privilege for the Spring 2024 semester will begin on Tuesday, January 9^th. Students should monitor their schedule in Infinite Campus. If approved, your 5^th period will say “AHS Anchor Time – Off Campus” on your schedule. If you see this, you must attend a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, January 9^th at 12:09pm in the AHS Auditorium.

To get your lunch sticker, you must bring your 2023-2024 AHS Student ID. When you leave campus, you will be required to show your ID with the correct sticker. No exceptions.

Off Campus Virtual or Dual Enrollment

As we begin the Spring 2023 semester, please note that if students have any class period off campus, instructions for uploading the Spring 2023 Consent Form and Waiver can be found on the AHS homepage in the main banner. The link will take you directly to the Microsoft Form where you can download and print the waiver and then scan and upload it. Please note that no digital signatures can be accepted, and no paper copies will be accepted. Stickers may be picked up during your lunch period in the cafeteria from January 3^rd-5^th during both lunches. Be sure to have your 2023-2024 AHS Student ID. No exceptions.

If you are seeking the extended lunch privilege sticker, that is a different process and instructions for receiving that sticker can be found HERE.

Please contact Andrew Bolin at bolina@fultonschools.org if you have any questions.

Seniors Updates

Counseling Updates

CLASS of 2024 SENIORS

A Better 2024−25 FAFSA Form

The FAFSA form is available for short periods of time while we monitor site performance and update the form to provide you with a better experience. Learn more about the 2024–25 FAFSA form or to complete application https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Senior Transcript Requests

We are anticipating that final fall semester grades will be posted to transcripts by Friday, 1/12/2024. Counselors will begin processing Common App midyear reports and Scrib orders the week of 1/15/2024. If your senior applied to a college through Common App, they do not need to make a midyear transcript request. Counselors will automatically submit midyear reports for every senior with an active application in Common App. Scrib order requests are only for colleges that are not listed in the student's Common App account.

HOPE Calculation Update

Seniors should be able to check HOPE GPA calculation updates by February 15, 2024.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Visit our updated counseling website for scholarships at https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/27935

RESOURCES

Tutors

Alpharetta High School provides this list as a service and does not endorse or recommend any particular tutor. We recommend that each family carefully consider researching all available tutors. https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/19471 Alpharetta High School’s National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta offer free peer tutoring https://alpharettanhs.weebly.com/need-a-tutor.html or Mu Alpha Theta Peer Tutoring Request Form

International Baccalaureate Diploma

STATEMENT OF INTENT

Any students intending to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma beginning Junior Year (2024-25) must complete the Statement of Intent on or before January 10, 2024. This year’s Statement of Intent will be submitted digitally and can be accessed either via the AHS IB webpage or by clicking the link here https://tinyurl.com/AHSIBIntent2024. Students will need to login with their @fcstu.org accounts to access the application, but a .pdf of the “worksheet” document can be found here https://tinyurl.com/AHSIBWorksheet2024 for review and preparation.

OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN MORE

Students and parents can schedule individual meetings with Mr. Fortunato to discuss IB and create a “road map” of what courses would look like. Visit the AHS IB webpage and select “Schedule a Meeting” from the menu or use the following link to go directly to the booking page https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/AlpharettaHighSchoolIBDiplomaProgramme@fultonschools.org/bookings/. More information about the Diploma Programme can be found on the AHS IB webpage http://www.fultonschools.org/ahsib.

If you have any questions about International Baccalaureate or the 2023-24 Statement of Intent, email Mr. Fortunato: fortunatof@fultonschools.org

Raider Recommends

Raiders, do you have questions, concerns or a great idea? We have implemented a new survey call Raider Recommends for student use. Through this survey, students will have the opportunity to share their ideas and concerns or submit feedback that will link directly to AHS administrators. The link to the survey can be found in the student hub under “Raider Recommends.”

PTSA Announcements

Visit the PTSA website at https://ahsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/Volunteer to find out how you can volunteer!

Foundation News

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARD (Go to the Seniors Update Column for QR Code Access)

The AHS Foundation and PTSA are pleased to offer the AHS Senior Scholarship Award Program for the 2023-24 school year.

Seniors, this is your opportunity to be awarded prize money and be recognized at a function held by the school!!

There will be multiple awardees so ALL eligible seniors are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this great opportunity!

This scholarship is designed to recognize AHS seniors who have demonstrated outstanding involvement, leadership and achievement in ANY THREE of AHS’s four pillars of success - Academics, Arts, Athletics and Altruism (Community service).

Eligibility Criteria:

Current Senior at Alpharetta High School
Are a senior that intends to pursue any of the following upon graduation from AHS: a 2 year associate program, vocational school, trade school or a 4 year college degree.
Have a cumulative minimum GPA of 85 or higher (weighted)
Have never received ISS or OSS at Alpharetta High School
Making adequate progress towards an on-time graduation
You or a family member is a PTSA member or will become one within 5 business days of submitting your application (contact jyanguiano@gmail.com to become a member)
Completed application is due by 11:59pm on Friday, February 9, 2024.
Application can be viewed, completed, and submitted electronically at https://forms.gle/W82UyL9r4neyCyPK9
Questions regarding the scholarship can be directed to Jenny Rothlisberger via email - jyanguiano@gmail.com.
All applicants will be notified via email by the end of March 2024.

FACULTY/STAFF HOLIDAY GATHERING

AHS Clubs & Organizations

Over 65 clubs and organizations are represented at AHS. Click here for a full list including meeting times, faculty representatives, social media handles and contact information. Get involved at AHS!

FIRST ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTHLY FAMILY FUN NIGHT

MEN'S SOCCER TRYOUTS- UPDATED TIMES!!

GIRLS' SOCCER TRYOUT MEETING

A Girls Soccer interested players meeting will be held in Coach Phillips classroom, room 3217 next Wednesday 1/10 from 3:45-4:30pm to go over tryout expectations and to check Rank One eligibility. Tryouts will be from January 17-26th. . Tryout times for January 17th will be from 4-6pm at AHS, January 18th will be from 6-8pm at AHS, January 19th will be from 4-6pm at AHS. The following week, January 22-26th, will be from 4-5:45pm at North Park.

If you have any questions, stop by Coach Phillips room

GOLF