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

• AHS Updates
  • This Week at AHS!
  • Your Opinion Matters! Make sure to take the Annual Parent Perception Survey by November 22!
  • AHS Balance Night - 10/31
  • Transition Talks with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA)
  • IB Statement of Intent
  • Fulton County Schools Tip Line
• Counseling Updates
  • UGA Athens Young Scholars Program
  • Senior Class of 2025
  • Junior Class of 2026
  • Juniors and Seniors
  • Local College & Career Fairs
• Class of 2025 Seniors Announcements
  • Senior Snack Day #2
  • Senior Portrait - Nov. 15th Deadline
  • Don't Miss Out: Secure Your Senior's Yearbook and Recognition Ad
  • November Trade Talks - HVAC
• AHS Clubs
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Girls Gymnastics Information Meeting 11/13
  • Girls Golf Information Meeting 11/14
• 2024 Fall Semester Calendar
• Stay Informed
  • Principal Scheifflee's Friday Morning Message
  • AHS Daily Announcements
  • Raiders Revealed Blog
  • AHS Video Morning Show
• SGC Public Comment

Your opinion matters! Make sure to take the Annual Parent Perception Survey by November 22!   Help us to hit our goal of 70% parent participation!

Any student intending to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma beginning Junior Year (2025-26) must complete the Statement of Intent on or before January 15, 2025. 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. 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 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.  More information about the Diploma Programme can be found on the AHS IB webpage.

If you have any questions about International Baccalaureate or the 2025-26 Statement of Intent, email Mr. Fortunato: fortunatof@fultonschools.org.

See It. Hear It. And Report It Every Time.

If you SEE or HEAR anything about school threats, weapons, violence, bullying, drugs, self-harm, or have other school safety suspicions or concerns, REPORT it EVERY time anonymously using the SHARE TIP LINE.

NOTE: Do not use this form to ask general questions. It is for SAFETY CONCERNS only.

The Young Scholars Program (YSP) is a paid five-week summer internship program for high school students (16-18 years old) interested in agricultural, food, and environmental sciences. Selected students work 30 hours per week actively engaged in research under the guidance of a faculty mentor on the UGA Athens, Griffin or Tifton campus. During the program, students attend workshops and visit agricultural operations to gain exposure to the various fields of study and careers in agriculture. Application opens for submissions on November 1.

For more information and to apply visit https://www.caes.uga.edu/students/prospective-students/youth-high-school-programs/young-scholars.html

GEORGIA MATCH letters are in the mail and available in the GEORGIA MATCH section of the Student Dashboard. https://www.gafutures.org/college-planning/georgia-match

For Class of 2025:

• With a GAfutures student account that includes both a Social Security Number and Date of Birth matching their GEORGIA MATCH transcript record can now access their GEORGIA MATCH Dashboard
• Can see their GEORGIA MATCH Letter with the new link on the Dashboard
• Can Request Information or Claim their Spot with colleges listed on their GEORGIA MATCH Letter
• Will receive a confirmation email for each selection made
• As part of the Claim my Spot with a college, can request their most recent transcript be sent to that college (if their high school allows GAfutures transcript process).
• November is Apply to College Month GEORGIA MATCH participating colleges are waving their admissions application fee for November.  More info to come on GAfutures.

Scholarships with Approaching Deadlines

https://alpharettahs.fultonschools.org/academics/school-counseling/scholarships

Login to Naviance for a more comprehensive list of scholarships.

Federal Student Aid

2025-26 FAFSA Form Coming Soon

The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) form will be available to the public on or before Dec. 1, 2024.

Between Oct. 1 and Dec. 1, the 2025–26 FAFSA form will be available to individuals selected to participate in a limited beta release. Participation in the beta release is by invitation only.

Local College Deadlines

• Junior Advisement Presentation was emailed out to all parents and is posted https://alpharettahs.fultonschools.org/academics/school-counseling/junior-advisement

• Bridge Bill Lesson presented the mandatory 11th Grade Bridge Bill during English Language Arts class in the Media Center. Students will also complete essential activities in Naviance, including a SuperMatch, College Search, and a Post-Secondary Options Survey. Students were given access to book their 11^th Grade Advisement meeting at the end of the presentation.

• Advisement Meetings: Starting October 28^th counselors will meet individually with juniors to discuss their academic progress, graduation status, and post-secondary options. QR Codes for scheduling these meetings will be provided after the Bridge Bill lesson. Attendance is mandatory for students and optional for parents. Please contact your student’s counselor directly if you want to join the meeting.

Current Dual Enrollment Students

Gwinnett Tech

• Registration is now open https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WilKnw3VDG8 . Please register for your course and send your counselor a screenshot confirming your classes. If you do not remember what you requested funding for, please reach out to your counselor.

GSU

• Spring Registration opens Oct. 28^thhttps://success.students.gsu.edu/dual-enrollment/class-registration/

Upcoming College Rep Visits. Please login to Naviance via Classlink to register.

Please see the list below of College Visits which are scheduled for the upcoming weeks. Please check Naviance frequently as Reps sign up so we may have more than the visits below. Registration is required 48 hours prior to the event date.

National Hispanic College Fair

Nov. 11^th, 2024, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM

North Spring High School

Contact PappS@fultonschools.org for more information or to register.

Follow these pages to stay up-to-date with the deadlines and events planned for the AHS Class of 2025! 

• AHS Sr. Events IG: @ahsraiders2025
• AHS Grad. Coach IG: @ahsgradcoach
• Parent Facebook page: facebook.com/groups/ahsraiders2025
• Class of 2025 email: 2025Raiders@gmail.com

Thank you to all of the parent volunteers who helped make Sr. Snack Day #2 a success!  Tiff's Treats Cookies and cold milk were enjoyed by many of our senior class. Check out the photos from the day here.

The deadline for senior portraits is quickly approaching. Schedule yours today!

Honor your senior with a **Senior Recognition Ad**. This is a perfect way to celebrate their accomplishments, highlight special memories, and send a personalized message as they prepare to graduate.

Here’s how to order:

1. **Purchase the Yearbook**:Yearbook Order

2. **Submit a Senior Recognition Ad**: Senior Recognition Ads

Yearbook Sales End**: May 1, 2024 or until sold out

Senior Ad Submission Deadline: November 18, 2024

Yearbooks and ads are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to place your order as soon as possible to ensure your senior’s spot.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact Mrs. Flowers at flowersr1@fultonschools.org

Proudly supporting AHS for over 20 years! 

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