May 14, 2024

Thank you to all the families and staff members that supported the PTSA this year and made all the PTSA supported programs possible, especially the ENN!

In This Issue

Spring Final Exams Bell Schedule & Exemption Policy
Raider Source for Info and Surveys
Reminders
- School Device Collection
Senior Updates
- Class of 2024 Graduation FAQs
- Senior Walks-Updated Times
Counseling Updates
- Summit Counseling Summer Groups
- Seniors
- Juniors
- High School Summer Learning Opportunities
- Counseling Sponsors
Foundation Update: Board Member Candidate Application
Volunteers Needed 2024 - 2025
Celebration
AHS Clubs & Organizations
- Basketball Camp
- Jr Raiders Volleyball
- Jr Raiders Flag Football
- Athletic Ameris Volunteer Program
Stay Informed
- Principal Scheifflee's Friday Morning Message
- AHS Daily Announcements
- Raiders Revealed Blog
- AHS Video Morning Show
- AHS Social Media
Calendar
SGC Public Comments

Spring Final Exams Bell Schedule & Exemption Policy

May 21th is now a remote learning day due to elections, see the Final Exam bell schedule below. For more information about AHS Testing and Exams, click Testing and Exam Information / Milestones EOC Testing (fultonschools.org).

Raider Source for Information and Surveys

Raider Recommends Survey

This survey is designed to allow a platform for students and parents to ask a question, submit a concern, or tell us about a great idea you have! This form links directly to AHS administration and responses will be posted to the AHS Website, when appropriate.

Raider Information Hub

The Parent Information Hub has a new look! Check it out on the AHS website to access categorized information from one easy to use menu.

Reminders

SCHOOL DEVICE COLLECTION

Underclassmen

You will turn in your school devices and charger during the week of May 13th through 16th during your 3rd period class.

A $30.00 fine will be issued for all lost chargers. All other damages will be assessed when you return your device. All devices must be returned, or they will be marked stolen and a $250.00 fine will be assessed.

Seniors Updates

CLASS of 2024 GRADUATION FAQS

It’s hard to believe graduation is next week! In order to help seniors and families prepare for the big day, we have created a comprehensive Graduation FAQ that contains information about the ceremony, practice, tickets, and more. Click HERE to access the PDF.

SENIOR WALKS-UPDATED TIMES!

Counseling Updates

SUMMIT COUNSELING SUMMER GROUPS

The Summit Counseling Center, our on-site therapy partner, is offering free summer therapy groups to students at our school. These groups cover topics like anxiety, healthy relationships and social skills, self-esteem, and confidence, and preparing for college. The groups meet once per week for 5 weeks of the summer. Registration will close on May 10, so go ahead and sign your student up today at the link below!

Summer @ The Summit - The Summit Counseling Center

SENIORS

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Visit the AHS counseling website for scholarships with April and May deadlines https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/27935

LOGIN TO NAVIANCE TO COMPLETE the following tasks:

Proof of college acceptance
1. This task can be a bit time consuming, but the data is imperative to the accuracy of the Naviance College Comparison feature.
Proof of Scholarship
1. We want to acknowledge your accomplishments. Please upload a pdf or Word document of all the scholarships you have received. This information will be shared during graduation.

FINAL TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS

Seniors have 3 ways to request their final transcript to be sent to colleges.

1. Common App

You do not need to do anything if you applied to the college you plan to enroll through Common App. Counselors will automatically load Final Reports (transcripts) to Common App and send by June 3^rd, 2024.

2. Scrib Order

For students who did not apply to college through Common App, you should request your final transcript via https://fultonga.scriborder.com/. Transcript requests will be processed by June 3^rd, 2024.

3. Georgia Futures (Georgia colleges & universities only)

Log into your GA Futures account at www.gafutures.org. Click the “MY HIGHSCHOOL TRANSCRIPT” located in GREEN on the left side of the page. Follow the prompts to select your school and click SEND, on or after June 3^rd, 2024.

HOPE, ZELL, SCHOLARSHIPS, & FINANCIAL AID

1. Complete the online Georgia Student Finance Application (GSFAPP)

The GSFAPP is how they can apply for HOPE Scholarship or Grant, Zell Miller Scholarship or Grant, and (if attending an eligible private college) the Tuition Equalization Grant.
The GSFAPP can be completed in 3-5 minutes and is good for 10 years.

2. Check their current HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship GPA Calculation in their GAfutures Dashboard through the My High School HOPE GPA tab.

3. Complete 2024-25 FAFSA – Check out the information in GAfutures to get started https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

*Students must have a GAfutures Student account to be able to access the application and their High School HOPE GPA. Their profile must include their correct name, high school name, address, date of birth, and social security number.

Other helpful links in GAfutures:

Do you need help applying to college or trade school? Sign up for a help session using this link https://forms.office.com/r/TKj6F65muU

JUNIORS

Quest Bridge National College Match Program is a college admission and scholarship process through which high-achieving, low-income students can be admitted early with full four-year scholarships to QuestBridge college partners. The application process for the class of 2025 will likely open August 1, 2024. For more information visit https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students

P.E.O. STAR Scholarship

The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship (STAR) was established in 2009 to provide scholarships for exceptional women in their final year of high school to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the U.S. or Canada in the next academic year. The award amount is $2,500. https://www.peointernational.org/educational-support/star-scholarship/

HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNTIES

Retake Previously Failed Course

Fulton County Schools offers three summer learning opportunities for high school students who need to retake a previously failed course https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/28331

1. Face to face summer school at Milton High School (register through Infinite Campus)

Dates: June 5 - July 3, 2024
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
https://www.fultonschools.org/cms/lib/GA50000114/Centricity/Domain/237/SummerLearningRegistrationDirections2.pdf

2. Fulton Virtual Learning Program (register through Infinite Campus)

Dates: June 5 - July 10, 2024
Max 1 full credit
https://www.fultonschools.org/cms/lib/GA50000114/Centricity/Domain/237/SummerLearningRegistrationDirections2.pdf

3. Fulton County Credit Recovery (hosted at Alpharetta High School)

AHS Summer CR 2024.docx registration directions
Dates: June 5-July 10, 2024
Face-to-face 8:30-12:30

As you consider your options, please keep in mind that one course is the equivalent of a semester-long class for a 0.5 credit. Students are limited to taking:

2 courses in a Face-to-Face setting
2 courses in Fulton Virtual, maximum 1 credit
AHS Credit Recovery, no maximum limit. Courses loaded 1 at a time.

Depending on student need, a student may be simultaneously enrolled in more than one summer learning option.

IMPORTANT!!!!!
Please note that students who fail a semester of an EOC course, but opt against summer school participation, must follow the Summer School “Opt-Out” instructions online.This is simply your way of declaring your desire to opt out of summer school. If students select this option, students will need to take the course prior to graduation, as all EOC courses are required for graduation.

If you wish for your student to opt-out, please follow the Summer Learning Opt-Out Directions.

Summer Acceleration

Students may also accelerate their learning during the summer by taking a course for the first time through the Fulton Virtual. Tuition is required to take a course for the first time during the summer.
As you consider your options, please keep in mind that one course is the equivalent of a semester-long class for a 0.5 credit. Students are limited to taking:

2 courses in a Face-to-Face setting
2 courses in Fulton Virtual, maximum 1 credit

Depending on student need, a student may be simultaneously enrolled in more than one summer learning option.

COUNSELING SPONSORS

Applerouth

Applerouth is hosting special online events in May and we hope you can join us! If you cannot make it to the sessions, please register anyway and we'll send a link to the webinar recording.

Path to College - What Your Student Should Be Focused On Now
Hosted by Jed Applerouth
Online Event, May 14, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Register online: https://www.applerouth.com/events/webinars
In this special event for students in the Classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027, we'll discuss what your student should do this summer (and beyond!) to set themselves up for application success.
Bring your questions and join us!

Preparing to Write Your Personal Statement
Online Event, May 28, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Register online: https://www.applerouth.com/events/webinars
The process of writing your personal statement can be daunting. Where to even begin?! In this webinar, expert admissions advisor Andrea Satariano will discuss just how to start! Topics will include how to brainstorm, choose, and hone a personal statement topic, what should go into the first draft, and tips for staying on track.

BEST In CLASS Mock ACT or SAT

Alpharetta HS students – Are you planning to use the summertime to prepare for SAT or ACT testing? Want to know where you score on the SAT or ACT test?

Join Best in Class for a mock SAT or ACT test on one of our three summertime dates:

Saturday May 18 at 12:30 pm – register for this date at: https://bit.ly/3UxBQOv
Monday June 10 at 10 am - register for this date at: https://bit.ly/4aaV1DV
Tuesday July 16 at 10 am - register for this date at: https://bit.ly/4bpbHbJ

One mock test offered per student.

This test will be followed by a private consultation to discuss in detail how to improve your score.

The fee for this test and consultation is $75 - participants also receive a $75 voucher toward any Best in Class college test prep offering.

Looking for help preparing? Our classes for the SAT test start on June 8^th and July 27^th, and for the ACT test on June22^nd. Seats are available.

For more information email chrisr@bicedu.com or call 678-332-2100.

AHS Foundation Update

BOARD MEMBER CANDIDATE APPLICATION

Dear AHS Community,

Alpharetta High School Foundation Board has a vacancy of several member positions and would like to invite you to consider joining.

Criteria of Candidates:

Must be AHS parents of current or graduated students
Share the passion and values to invest efforts and resource for continuous growth of AHS in all four pillars.
Help Foundation with the expertise and skillsets from your profession or competencies.
Able to participate regular board meetings and activities during the most of the year
Support a healthy and cohesive organization by respecting and collaborating with all other Foundation board members, AHS admin, PTSA, SGC, and other AHS organizations

If you are interested or have a candidate to refer, please email raiderfoundation@gmail.com with CV.

Thank you for your consideration and continuous support to help Alpharetta High School achieve one of the best public high schools in the nation! Go Raiders!

Twitter: @AHSFoundation1

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ahsfoundation/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/1521211854850166

Website:www.alpharettahighschoolfoundation.com

VOLUNTEER 2024-2025

2024-2025 Volunteer Opportunities are coming soon!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050948AEAB2BA5FB6-49649078-volunteer

CELEBRATIONS

Congratulations to Kimberly Yasmin Dunn for winning first place in the dance category at the state level! Kimberly was only one of two metro Atlanta High School Students who won first place at the state level. What a major accomplishment, we are so proud of and excited for Kimberly as her dance submission will move on to be judged at the National level.