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! 
  • Attendance Updates
  • 9/11 Flag Display
  • Canvas Updates
  • Raider Information Hub
  • Fulton County Schools Tip Line
  • Raider Recommends Survey
• Counseling Updates
  • Attention 9th Grade Parents
  • Sr Counseling Update
  • Jr & Sr College Rep Visits at AHS
  • Local College & Career Fairs
  • U.S. Senate Youth Program
  • Summit OnSite School-Based Mental Health 
• Class of 2025 Seniors Announcements
  • Snack Day #1
  • Senior Portraits
  • Senior Event Dues
  • Senior Graduation Fees
• PTSA Announcements
  • Join our AHS PTSA!
  • Volunteers Needed
  • Reflections Theme - Accepting Imperfection
• AHS Clubs
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Men's Soccer Meeting Sept. 17th
  • Girls' Flag Football Tryouts Sept. 9 & 10th 
  • Girls' Basketball Tryout Information 
  • Girls' Basketball CHEER Tryout Information
  • Chick-fil-a Fundraiser against Milton HS
• AHS Zumba Class
• Aurora Cineplex’s 14th Birthday Bash
• 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

Parents will now receive text message and communication updates regarding their child’s attendance, starting at the third absence. Please click  HERE to view the parent information flyer. If you have any questions, please reach out to Andrew Bolin.

2024 Attendance Campaign

Fulton County Schools and Alpharetta High School have joined efforts to reinforce the importance of attendance in school. This year’s campaign is focused on three areas: Be on time. Be on target. Be on track.

• BE ON TIME. Beat the Bell, Be in Class! On Time, Every Day! School starts each day at 8:20am. Please make sure you follow your schedule!
• BE ON TARGET. 95% Attendance Rate = No More than 8 Absences.
• BE ON TRACK! Student Achievement - Grade Level Advancement – Graduation

For more information, please visit the Attendance Campaign Information under Features on the AHS Website.

Thanks to the CATS and FBLA organizations for the 9/11 Flag display on the campuses of AHS, WBMS and CVES. Despite the construction challenges along Webb Bridge Rd., they found a way to help us remember the 2,996 lives lost on September 11, 2001.

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.

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.

Fulton County Schools has implemented the Signs of Suicide program to increase awareness amongst our students. This year FCS has mandated that all 9^th grade students participate in the program. AHS Counseling Department will be providing face-to-face instruction in their 9^th grade Math class on Thursday, September 26, 2024. If you DO NOT want your student to participate in this lesson, please return the opt-out forms to Ms. Proksa in suite 1310 or email ProksaJ1@fultonschools.org by Thursday, September 19, 2024.

• SOS Form - English
• SOS Form - Spanish

The PowerPoint gives you an example of what will be presented to your student. After reviewing the PowerPoint, please contact your student's counselor if you have any questions.

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.

1. Please watch the Senior Presentation https://youtu.be/w1YQSydlg50
2. Review your transcript in IC and email your counselor if you have concerns.  Please login to www.gafutures.org to check your HOPE calculation.*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

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 FAQ’s 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.

Federal Student Aid

2025-2026 FAFSA Form: Things To Know
The new FAFSA form is not changing from last year’s major revision. It is anticipated that it won’t widely be available until December.

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

Please see the list below of College Visits scheduled for September. 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.

Fulton County School District College Fair & Case Study https://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, Yale https://admission.virginia.edu/hpuwy

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

An ice cream truck is headed to AHS for the 1st Senior Snack Day.  Seniors, bring your ID to receive a treat provided by the PTSA AHS Class of 2025 Sr. Events Committee.

Senior Portraits must be taken by November 15th to be included in the yearbook.  Schedule your portrait today!

Thank you to all the families who have paid their Senior Events Dues!  With these contributions, we have been able to fund the Senior Tailgate & March and the upcoming Senior Snack Day.  

Currently, 39% of the Class of 2025 have paid these dues. If you have not yet contributed for your senior, please do so by October 1st. The Senior Events are 100% supported by these funds; if we fall short of our goal, planned events will need to be canceled. Link to pay.

As a reminder, only those students who have paid Senior Events Dues by Oct. 1st will receive a class t-shirt and yard sign. 

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 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!

You are all invited on Sun Sept 22nd to Aurora Cineplex’s 14th annual Birthday Bash!

FREE CARNIVAL ( 12-4pm)

BOGO Day—Buy One Get On Free Day

• BOGO Movies ( 10am-4pm)
• BOGO Concessions ( 10am-8pm)
• BOGO Mini Golf ( 10am-8pm)

... and much more

Link to the Full Event--

https://www.facebook.com/share/DM8cjqNTassvDnfn/

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Each student has unique needs – our tailored lessons help build confidence and mastery in students’ academic work. Contact us at milton@bicedu.com or 678-332-2100 to explore how we can help you thrive.

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3595 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005

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