February 6, 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

2024-2025 AHS Scheduling Information
- Rising 9th Graders
- Rising 10th - 12th Graders
Scheduling Shorts
Visit or Volunteer at Campus
- Volunteer Check-in and Training Changes
- Campus Tour Sign Ups
- Campus Construction
HBCU Visits AHS Campus
Media Center Seeks Donation
Senior Updates
- Sally Fitzgerald Scholarship
- AHS Senior Scholorships Deadline
- Senior Event Chairs Needed
- Upcoming Events
Counseling Updates
- Class of 2025 & 2026
- Class of 2024 & 2025
- Class of 2024
- Scholarships
- Resources
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Raider Recommends & Social Media
PTSA Announcements
Foundation News
AHS Clubs & Organizations
- AHS Clubs and Organization Information
- Chorus Fundraising
- Theatre presents the Addams Family
- First Annual Black History Family Fun Night
- Cheerleading
- 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 Candidacy Declarations Open

2024-2025 AHS Scheduling Information

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

AHS 9th Grade Scheduling Guide 2024-2025

RISING 10th, 11th and 12th Graders

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

Scheduling Shorts

CLICK TO SEE ALL: Academic Supports / Scheduling Shorts (fultonschools.org)

Visit or Volunteer at Campus

Volunteer check-in and training changes

The district has changed the volunteer check-in system, therefore, ALL VOLUNTEERS must complete the district’s volunteer training again to be registered as a volunteer for FCS schools. To complete the volunteer training, please access the following link: https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/9539. The completion of the training will be valid until May 31, 2026.

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!

Donations of College Practice Test Books

Media Center seeking donations of college practice test books

The Media Center is currently seeking donations of college practice test books to enhance our students' ability to excel in standardized testing.

Drop off gently used or new college practice test books that you would be willing to donate, we would be extremely grateful for you at the front office any time before Spring Break. Your generosity will make a direct impact on our students pursuit of higher education .

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if there are other ways you would like to contribute to our efforts to Pamela Kelly, Media Educational Technology Specialist, at Kellyp@fultonschools.org.

Seniors Updates

Sally Fitzgerald Scholarship sponsored by "North Fulton Council of PTAs 2024" ⬇️⬇️⬇️

AHS Foundation Senior Scholarships deadline February 9th

Counseling Updates

CLASS OF 2025 & 2026

Dual Enrollment

The Dual Enrollment presentation and directions were emailed out to all parents and students, Tuesday, January 30th. Please check your spam folder and Infinite Campus messenger. The presentation and directions can be viewed by https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/25996

Steps:

Watch the Dual Enrollment Presentation 2024-2025 Dual Enrollment Presentation
Download and complete the See Counseling Website and use this link instead: Counseling / AHS DE Processes (fultonschools.org)
Download and complete the 2024-2025 Dual Enrollment Contract How to Complete DE Contract Dual Enrollment Course Directory

CLASS OF 2024 & 2025

Trade Talks

Trade Talks is coming to Alpharetta High School! Learn about real-world skills and how to prepare for a career in the film industry at Georgia Film Academy. Students have a choice of 4th or 6th period on February 26th in the Media Center. Students need to sign up by February 23rd https://forms.office.com/r/NJv4615nq9. Student should request permission from their teacher by End of Day February 23rd 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.

February College Visits

College	Representative	Date	Time
Georgia Gwinnett College	Jordan Butler	Tue February 6, 2024	10:15 AM
Young Harris College	Bunmi Akinnuoye	Tue February 6, 2024	1:30 PM
Georgia Highlands College	Jacqueline Rodriguez Orozco	Wed February 7, 2024	10:15 AM
Xavier University	Brian Gipson	Thu February 8, 2024	1:30 PM
Reinhardt University	Cara Harrison	Fri February 9, 2024	10:15 AM
Sacred Heart University	Kim Parrett	Fri February 9, 2024	11:15 AM
University of Oregon	Adonis Skinner	Fri February 9, 2024	1:30 PM
Georgia College & State University	Jillian Bolak	Fri February 9, 2024	2:30 PM
Augusta University	Rachanta Waller	Mon February 12, 2024	11:15 AM
Mississippi State University	Sarah Barr	Mon February 12, 2024	1:30 PM
University of Kentucky	Zach Lamb	Wed February 14, 2024	2:30 PM
Morris Brown College	James Allen	Fri February 16, 2024	10:15 AM
Morehouse College	Alvin Conteh	Fri February 16, 2024	10:15 AM
Spelman College	Darryl Holloman	Fri February 16, 2024	10:15 AM
Morris Brown College	James Allen	Fri February 16, 2024	11:12 AM
Morehouse College	Alvin Conteh	Fri February 16, 2024	11:12 AM
Morehouse College	Alvin Conteh	Fri February 16, 2024	11:12 AM
Spelman College	Darryl Holloman	Fri February 16, 2024	11:12 AM
Morris Brown College	James Allen	Fri February 16, 2024	12:44 PM
Morehouse College	Alvin Conteh	Fri February 16, 2024	12:44 PM
Morehouse College	Alvin Conteh	Fri February 16, 2024	12:44 PM
Spelman College	Darryl Holloman	Fri February 16, 2024	12:44 PM
Morris Brown College	James Allen	Fri February 16, 2024	1:41 PM
Morehouse College	Alvin Conteh	Fri February 16, 2024	1:41 PM
Spelman College	Darryl Holloman	Fri February 16, 2024	1:41 PM
Nova Southeastern University	Rachel Taylor	Tue February 27, 2024	2:30 PM

Discover how to access Naviance and register visits here: Screen Recording 2024-01-21 at 1.31.47 PM.MOV

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 https://www.fultonschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=27935 for an updated list of scholarships

Hope Scholarship Eligibility

Hope GPAs 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.

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 the International Baccalaureate Diploma and create a “road map” of what courses would look like. More information about the Diploma Programme can be found on the AHS IB webpage International Baccalaureate / Information (fultonschools.org).

If you have any questions about the IB, email Mr. Fortunato: fortunatof@fultonschools.org

Raider Recommends & Social Media

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

AHSF Funded Drug/Alcohol Program

AHS Foundation is excited to announce the establishment of a Drug/Alcohol program that will be offered to both students and parents on the AHS campus!

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

THEATRE

Alpharetta Theatre Presents the Addams Family

Any questions, contact Yolanda Kokayi, ARTSA Marketing at 678-459-8425 or Yolandakokayi@yahoo.com

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.