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Originally delivered on 1/23/2024 10:37 am

SUBJECT: AHS ENN January 23th V2

January 23, 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

Construction begins soon at AHS
AHS Social Media
Raider Recommends
2024-2025 AHS Scheduling Information
- Rising 9th Grade
- Rising 10th - 12th Grade
Visit or Volunteer at Campus
AHS Welcomes HBCU for Campus Visits
Student Parking Applications
Academic Support/Scheduling Shorts
ACT Mock Test for Juniors
Senior Updates
- Event Help Needed
- Upcoming Events
Counseling Updates
- Hope Scholarship Eligibility
- Juniors & Seniors
- Senior Class of 2024
- Scholarships
- Resources
International Baccalaureate Diploma
PTSA Announcements
- Board Members for 2024-25 Needed!
- Celebrate School Counseling Week
- Spring Volunteer Opportunities
Wills Way 5K
AHS Clubs & Organizations
- AHS Clubs and Organization Information
- Chorus Fundraising
- Sadie Dance by Student Council
- International Night Audition
- First Annual Black History Family Fun Night
- Cheerleading
- Girls' Soccer Tryouts
- 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

Construction at AHS

AHS Social Media

Are You Following Official AHS Social Media?

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.”

2024-2025 AHS Scheduling Information

AHS Families it is that time of the year for course selection for 2024-2025 school year. Teachers will begin making placement recommendations for current students via Infinite Campus January 24th to February 2nd. Parents should work with their student to develop a balanced schedule for next year, taking into consideration extracurricular activities, jobs, community service, family obligations and rest. By creating a balanced schedule, students are more likely to find success and enjoy their high school experience. First Course Verifications will be submitted via Microsoft Forms February 6th to February 16th 11:59pm. Review the full schedule of deadlines HERE.

RISING 9th Graders

2023-2024 MS to HS Transition Dates PDF

Course Catalog for 2024-2024 Rising 9th

AHS 4 Year Plan

Class of 2028 - Freshman Scheduling Worksheet and Elective List

RISING 10th, 11th and 12th Grade

2023-2024 HS Course Registration Dates/Activities for School Year 2024-2025

Course Catalog for School Year 2024-2025

AHS Four Year Plan

Class of 2025 - Senior Scheduling Worksheet and Elective list

Class of 2026 - Junior Scheduling Worksheet and Elective list

Class of 2027 - Sophomore Scheduling Worksheet and Elective List

Visit or Volunteer at Campus

Volunteer check-in and training changes

ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS:

The district has changed the volunteer check-in system from Raptor to Checkmate. Unfortunately, the record of volunteers did not transfer over to the new system. Therefore, ALL VOLUNTEERS must complete the district’s volunteer training again to be registered as a volunteer for FCS schools. The completion of the training will be valid until May 31, 2026.

To complete the volunteer training, please access the following link: https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/9539.

HBCU visits AHS

Atlanta's Historical Black Colleges will visit AHS on February 16th! Sign up at Students Naviance Account for a session with Morehouse, Spelman and Morris Brown Colleges today! Don't miss this great opportunity!

Student Parking Applications

Attention students! If you are looking to park on AHS campus next year, please click HERE https://www.fultonschools.org/domain/7392 to review the requirements and complete the parking application. Deadline to complete the parking application is Wednesday, 1/31/2024 at 11:59pm. Contact Scarlett Grantham with questions.

Scheduling Shorts

CLICK HERE TO SEE all

Academic Supports / Scheduling Shorts (fultonschools.org)

ACT Test for Juniors

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

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

Seniors Updates

Counseling Updates

HOPE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

Hope GPA’s have been updated for all students. Please login to https://www.gafutures.org/ or to create an account https://www.gafutures.org/create-account. If you are not able to view your HOPE GPA or create an account, you likely do not have a social security number on file. Please email Bryrdd@fultonschools.org to check if your student’s social security card was turned in.

JUNIORS & SENIORS

Trade Talks

Trade Talk is coming to Alpharetta High School! Learn about real-world skills and how to prepare for a beauty career at Paul Mitchell The School Esani where students can choose from a variety of programs in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, and nails. Students have a choice of 4^th or 6^th period on January 30^th in the Media Center. Students need to sign up before January 26^th. Student should request permission from their teacher by End of Day January 26^th if you will be missing their class. Teachers will mark students from their class absent on the day of the visit, but we will take attendance in the media center and adjust attendance. Reserve your space! https://forms.office.com/r/ExN5TJspjL

PEACHTREE COLLEGE PLANNING

Peachtree College Planning is hosting a free, virtual "How to Find the Right College and Avoid Overpaying" workshop on January 23, 24, and 25, 2024, at 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm. This workshop will address maximizing college admissions, avoiding student loan debt, researching scholarships, and more! Register today: https://bit.ly/484VZ3E.

SENIOR CLASS OF 2024

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

Counselors have begun processing Common App midyear reports and Scrib orders. 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. https://fultonga.scriborder.com.

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

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

PTSA Announcements

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

Will's Way 5K

Celebrating 14 years, The Will To Live Foundation, a Johns Creek-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, was founded to raise awareness of teen suicide following the loss of 15-year-old freshman Will Trautwein to depression and suicide.

Join the main event, the Will's Way 5K at Cauley Creek Park on February 3rd and secure a spot now for $20/team member or $25 solo, with a $5 incrase on the day. Each participant gets a cool long sleeve Will To Live 5K T-shirt. All proceeds support vital programs like Signs of Suicide (SOS) and Life Teammate awards.

Register now for the Will's Way 5K at https://will-to-live.org/willsway5k24/ or scan the QR code below. Discover details like motivational speeches given by the funder, John Trautwein's, emphasing on the power of Life Teammates, erasing the stigma of mental illness, and fostering a culture where it's "Okay to not be Okay." Together, we can make a positive impact!

For inquiries, contact John Trautwein at johnt@will-to-live.org.

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!

CHORUS FUNDRAISING

Join the AHS Chorus for a delightful evening at IHOP on 11720 Medlock Bridge Road from 4-9 pm on January 31st. When you mention you're with Alpharetta Chorus, we receive a fantastic 10% of the profits for the day! Indulge in a delicious meal and support our cause – it's a win-win for your taste buds and our chorus! See you there!

SADIE DANCE BY STUDENT COUNCIL

Student Council is sponsoring a Sadie Dance on Saturday, February 3rd from 8:00pm-11:00pm in the Main Gym. The theme is Las Vegas in Alpharetta. All profits collected from the tickets will go to the Miracle Network Dance Marathon charity to support Children's Miracle Hospitals. Tickets are now on sale on OSP and are only $15. Guest permission forms are in the front office and are due by the end of the school day on Friday, January 26th. Make sure to buy a ticket, support this charity and dance the night away.

INT'L NIGHT AUDITION

1ST BLACK HISTORY FAMILY FUN NIGHT

CHEERLEADING

Attention students and parents! There will be an information meeting for parents AND students on Tuesday, February 27^th at 6:00pm in the AHS Media Center. Try-outs for the 2024-2025 season will be held Monday, March 18^th – Friday, March 22^nd starting at 4pm. More information about upcoming dates and things to know can be found on the Cheer Handout. For more information, please contact bolina@fultonschools.org.