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! 
  • Curriculum Night - September 5th
  • Raiders On Time, Raiders On Track 
  • AHS Parking Rules
  • AHS Canvas Update
• Counseling Updates
  • Sr Counseling Update
  • Local College & Career Fairs
  • Jr & Sr College Rep Visits at AHS
  • Peachtree College Planning
  • U.S. Senate Youth Program
  • Summit OnSite School-Based Mental Health 
• Class of 2025 Seniors Announcements
  • Senior Communication Pages
  • Senior Events / Dues
  • Senior Graduation Fees
• TAG Screening and Referral
• IB Community Meetings
• PTSA Announcements
  • Support PTSA today!
  • Volunteers Needed
  • Reflections Theme - Accepting Imperfection
• AHS Clubs
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Men's Soccer Meeting Sept. 17th
  • Girls' Flag Football Tryouts Sept. 9 & 10th 
  • Men's Basketball Parent Meeting Sept. 9th 
  • United Latinas Tuesday August 27th 
  • Girls' Basketball Tryout Information 
  • Girls' Basketball CHEER Tryout Information
  • Chick-fil-a Fundraiser against Milton HS
• AHS Business Partner Spotlight
• 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

Did you know that parking on campus without an AHS-issued parking pass may impact your ability to earn the privilege in the future? 

We are thrilled to announce the adoption of Canvas as our new Learning Management System (LMS). Canvas is a robust platform designed to enhance the educational experience by providing easy access to course materials, assignments, grades, and communication tools in one centralized location. This transition represents our commitment to embracing innovative technologies to support your child's academic journey.

Linked below are some resources for students and families as we navigate this transition:

• Canvas Announcement from AHS Administration
• How to request a PARENT observer account
• FCS Canvas District Website

Hello Class of 2025!  We are so excited to kick off your senior year. Please watch the video in its entirety as there is a lot of information. SENIOR CLASS of 2025 VIDEO LINK

1. Please watch the Senior Presentation: https://youtu.be/w1YQSydlg50
2. Review your transcript in IC and email your counselor if you have concerns. Transcripts will be loaded to GA Futures (HOPE scholarship) in September. *To be eligible for the HOPE Scholarship in Georgia, students must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
3. Schedule your Senior Advisement Meeting with your Counselor. Use the appropriate link below:

           A-Coh Schedule Senior Meeting with Ms. Crosby

          Coi-Haq Schedule Senior Meeting with Ms. Proksa

          Har-Lo Schedule Senior Meeting with Mrs. Longstreth

          Lu-Per Schedule Senior Meeting with Mrs. Graham

          Pes-Sha Schedule Senior Meeting with Ms. Taylor

          She-Z Schedule Senior Meeting with Ms. Bolt

While Naviance will continue to be used to research and plan for college, for the 2024-2025 school year, students will apply to college using the following platforms:

• Common Application
• Coalition
• GaFutures
• Common Black College Application
• Individual College Application Portal (visit school’s admissions website)

Many of the abovementioned college application platforms will allow school counselors to upload high school transcript. Therefore, students will not have to request transcripts outside of the application platform. However, if/when needed, students can request transcripts here via ScribOrder.

Georgia Match

GSFC/GAfutures will mail GEORGIA MATCH letters the first week of October to the current seniors – Class of 2025! Seniors can also use this page https://www.gafutures.org/college-planning/georgia-match to review FAQs to answer questions and navigate to their GaFutures Student Dashboard to view a PDF of their letter and list of colleges that are on their letter.

Fulton County School District College Fair & Case Studyhttps://www.scholartrek.com/fulton

Thursday, September 12^th 5:00-8:30pm Hosted at Innovation Academy

The Peach State Tour https://www.peachstatetour.org/

University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Augusta University, Georgia State University - Various locations - August 27-September 26

Probe College Tour https://www.gaprobe.org/tour-updates/

Harvard, Princeton, UVA, Wellesley, Yalehttps://admission.virginia.edu/hpuwy

Upcoming College Rep Visits for JUNIORS and SENIORS. Please login to Naviance via Classlink to register. Schools are scheduled through October - login to confirm your registration.

Peachtree College Planning is hosting a free, virtual "College 101: The 5 Critical Steps to a Successful College Plan" workshop on Tuesday, August 27, Wednesday, August 28, and Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm. This workshop will address college costs, components of "the right college fit," ways to maximize scholarships and grants, and much more! Register today at https://bit.ly/5_crtitical_steps_2024_alpharetta

The 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program application window is open from August 1 to September 30. High school juniors or seniors may apply provided they meet all program qualifications as outlined by the U.S. Senate Youth Program. The application, program criteria, and informational brochures are found on the Excellence Recognitions USSYP webpage at www.gadoe.org/USSYP. Applications are due by September 30, 2024.

As a parent, you want what is best for your child, but it is not always easy to know what type of support they need. Mental health therapy helps students better understand their personal needs and learn new skills to manage life situations and relationships more effectively.  Summit Counseling has partnered with Alpharetta H.S. to provide support during the school day through our on-site therapist Bailey Little. Visit our website to learn more about individual and group services.  School-Based Mental Health - The Summit Counseling Center 

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

Please support the Class of 2025 by paying your Senior Events dues* by October 1st.

CLICK HERE - Senior Events Dues

*Please note these dues are separate from the mandatory AHS Graduation fee.

Take advantage of our Early Bird special and pay your AHS graduation fee today! This fee is mandatory for any senior who plans to attend the ceremony in May. The fee is $180 now through September 30. On October 1, the fee goes up to $200.

 The graduation fee includes: 

• venue (Ameris Amphitheatre)
• tickets (total number/student TBD)
• cap, gown, & tassel
• diploma cover
• class pin
• and more 

Visit www.3rdascent.com to pay the fee online.

The date and time for graduation will be confirmed by February (Ameris’ timeline). We will hold a MANDATORY graduation practice the week or so before graduation, and seniors will receive their tickets at that time (total number per senior TBD). Can and gown distribution will be in March. 

Please note: the graduation fee is separate from the PTSA Senior Events dues and does NOT include the class yard sign and t-shirt. To pay that fee please visit the PTSA website: Alpharetta High School PTSA - Senior Events 2025 (membershiptoolkit.com)

The Talented and Gifted program in Fulton County School System provides enriching experiences for the intellectually advanced and exceptionally creative student. Gifted services are available in all Fulton County Schools for students in kindergarten through grade 12. All procedures for identification and service of gifted students meet guidelines of Georgia Board of Education Rule 160-4-2-.38.

The consideration for gifted services may be reported or automatic as defined by the GaDOE Resource Manual for Gifted Education Services. The Fulton County School System screens all students for eligibility for gifted services twice a year and uses a systematic approach to identify highly capable students who may qualify for gifted services. The gifted teacher routinely reviews available data to refer students for further assessment. Students meeting either the automatic screening OR the classroom screening criteria AND have supporting data gathered from test history, products, and/or advanced content levels are referred for additional testing to determine gifted eligibility.
Additional information is available on the FCS TAG webpage: https://www.fultonschools.org/all-departments/academics/learning-teaching/academic-programs/accelerated-extended-programming/advanced-studies/talented-and-gifted-tag/screening-testing

Interested in IB? Have a student taking an IB course? Join Mr. Fortunato each month to learn more about the IB Diploma Programme. Each month’s meeting has a different topic. All meetings are in the AHS Media Center from 6-7pm.

Up Next: August 28, “Starting IB Well”
Whether returning for a Year 2 course or just out of the gate for the first IB course ever, starting the school year is an important step for our IB Students. Let’s collaborate and partner together for your students’ success as well as talk through your questions specific to IB.

Coming Soon: September 25, “What is IB, Anyway?”
Come on out to learn the basics of International Baccalaureate and how it can help your student grow academically and as a person. You’ll be able to hear from Mr. Fortunato and current IB students about the programme, students’ experiences, and what the IB experience uniquely offers!

Meet with Mr. Fortunato
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. 

The 2024-2025 Georgia PTA Reflections program theme is Accepting Imperfection... The key to the Reflections program is the student interpreting the prompt any way they want to - this is yours to think about and express however you desire! More information coming soon!

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