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!
  • AHS Profile 2024-25
  • Final Exam Bell Schedule
  • Final Exam and Gradable Experience Exemption Policy
  • IB Statement of Intent
  • Teacher and Professional Employee of the Year Nominations
  • Special Fundraising Request for AHS Faculty and Staff Holiday Gathering
  • Congratulations 2024 AHS PTSA Reflections Winners
  • Attendance Reminders
  • Raider Recommends Survey
  • Applerouth Tutoring
• Counseling Updates
  • UGA Athens Young Scholars Program
  • Senior Class of 2025
  • Junior Class of 2026
  • Juniors and Seniors
  • Nov. Trade Talk - Diesel Equipment
• Class of 2025 Seniors Announcements
  • Senior Snack Day #3 - Nov. 15th
  • AHS Mandatory Graduation Fee
  • Senior Portrait - Nov. 15th Deadline
  • Don't Miss Out: Secure Your Senior's Yearbook and Recognition Ad
• AHS Clubs
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Girls Gymnastics Information Meeting 11/13
  • Girls Golf Information Meeting 11/14
  • Lady Raiders Basketball Game Schedule
  • Girls Lacrosse Tryouts - Coming January
• 2024 Fall Semester Calendar
• Stay Informed
  • Principal Scheifflee's Friday Morning Message
  • AHS Daily Announcements
  • Raiders Revealed Blog
  • AHS Video Morning Show
  • Raiders Information Hub
  • Canvas Updates
• SGC Public Comment

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

NOVEMBER 20 - Mr. Fortunato will also be hosting our monthly IB Community Meeting on November 20th at 6:00pm in the AHS Media Center. The topical focus will be “Everything Extended Essay”. The EE is a cornerstone of the IB Diploma, so this is a great chance for families both prospective and current to learn about the process, product, and timelines!

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.

Students and parents! Alpharetta High School has some amazing teachers and professional employees who are instrumental in creating opportunities for excellence.

Nominate a teacher or staff member who has been helpful or influential on your student’s experience at AHS by clicking the button below!

The nomination window will close on November 20, 2024.

Congratulations to the following students who submitted entries for the 2024 AHS PTSA Reflections! This year's theme was Accepting Imperfection, and it was amazing to see and hear the talent that exists within our AHS students!

1. 1st Place 10th Grade Music Composition - Shreyas Singh 
2. 1st Place 11th Grade Music Composition - Victor Huang
3. 1st Place 12th Grade Music Composition - Sophie Ullman
4. 1st Place 10th Grade Film Production - Manitt Choudhary

Each of their entries will be moving on to the North Fulton Council level which judging will occur this and next week.  Council winners will be announced the evening of Thursday, November 14th at an exhibition to be held at the Fulton County Teaching Museum North from 6:30-8:30pm. 

All participants are invited to attend along with their families and friends. Who knows ...we may have another state winner again who will go on to compete at the National level!  Stay tuned for updates!

Dear AHS Community,

During the holiday season for the last three years, our AHS faculty and staff were able to enjoy a wonderful time together because of your generosity.  They were so joyful, relaxed, and grateful in the celebration that the AHS community made happen. The Alpharetta High School Foundation would like to ask our AHS community to again consider supporting a holiday celebration for our devoted faculty and staff. 

Many of us may not know that the public-school budget has little room for events or celebrations to honor and celebrate the teachers and staff.  While the education system has been impacted severely with a high turnover rate, we appreciate that our AHS faculty and staff have remained more stable to support the students growing in the four pillars: Academics, Arts, Athletics, and Altruism. AHS is rated with an A+ Overall Grade by Niche.com and is ranked #8 Best Public High School, #5 Best Public High School Teachers, and #6 Best College Prep Public High School in Georgia https://www.niche.com/k12/alpharetta-high-school-alpharetta-ga/

In this beautiful season of appreciation, please consider donating toward the 2024 AHS Faculty & Staff Holiday Gathering. 100% of the donations received will be used to celebrate the wonderful AHS faculty and staff. 

The names of the families who donate to this campaign will be presented at the holiday gathering! 

These donation links are open now through Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024:

• Fundraising for 2024 Alpharetta High School Faculty & Staff Holiday Gathering
• https://www.alpharettahighschoolfoundation.com/2024-faculty--staff-holiday-gathering.html
• Or use the QR code in the graphic below.

Thank you for your generosity and tremendous support as always! Go Raiders!

The Alpharetta High School Foundation

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 8.

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 were mailed in October and are 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).

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

Parents, mark your calendars for FAFSA Parent Workshop Thursday, January 9th. Time TBD.

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

Local College Deadlines

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

• 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 11th Grade Advisement meeting at the end of the presentation.

• Advisement Meetings: Starting October 28th 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 reach out to your student’s counselor directly if you would like to join the meeting.

Current Dual Enrollment Students

Gwinnett Tech

• Registration is now open https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WilKnw3VDG8 . 

GSU

• Registration is now open  https://success.students.gsu.edu/dual-enrollment/class-registration/

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.

Upcoming College Rep Visits. Please log in 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.

Mr. Lon Phillips, Program Director for Diesel Equipment Technology from Lanier Technical College, will join us Tuesday, November 19^th during 4^th and 6^th period lunches. Parents and students are welcome to attend.

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

ALL SENIORS - On Friday, bring your ID to the Atrium during lunch or anchor time to get your yummy senior snack.

Thank you to all our seniors who have already paid the mandatory graduation fee. We still have around 100 students who have yet to pay the fee, though. It is currently $200 through November. Beginning December 1, an additional $25 late fee will be added bringing the total to $225. 

Visit www.3rdascent.com to pay the fee online. Please note: this fee is different from the Senior Events dues that was $85 and covers senior snacks, the class t-shirt, and the yard sign. 

Questions? Contact Kelly Talele at talelek@fultonschools.org.

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

Girls lacrosse tryouts will be from January 27^th-30^th from 4:00-6:00. Teams will be announced Friday, and we will have our first practice 1/31 from 6-7:30.

If you have any questions please contact Coach Beck at beckg1@fultonschools.org.

Proudly supporting AHS for over 20 years! 

AHS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)

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