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!
  • IB Statement of Intent Information Meeting - 10/9
  • PSAT - Wednesday 10/9
  • Alpharetta High School Theatre Presents The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 10/18 & 10/19
  • Canvas Training
  • Trade Talks
• Counseling Updates
  • Anchor Down Your Future
  • UGA Athens Young Scholars Program
  • Senior Class of 2025
  • Junior Class of 2026
  • Juniors and Seniors
  • Freshmand Class of 2028
  • Local College & Career Fairs
  • Tips for Managing Conflict with your Teenager
• Class of 2025 Seniors Announcements
  • October Events
  • Senior Portrait Reminder
  • Don't Miss Out: Secure Your Senior's Yearbook and Recognition Ad
• PTSA Announcements
  • PTSA Membership Drive Update
  • AHS PTSA Reflections 2024-2025 Call for Entries
• AHS Clubs
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Wrestling Information Night 10/17
  • Girls Basketball Tryout Information 10/21 & 10/22
  • Women's Soccer Information Meeting 10/22
  • Girls Gymnastics Information Meeting 11/13
  • Girls Golf Information Meeting 11/14
• 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

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

* OCTOBER 9 (rescheduled from SEPTEMBER 25) - Mr. Fortunato will host our monthly IB Community Meeting on October 9th at 6:00pm in the AHS Media Center. The topical focus will be “What is IB?”—this meeting is great for sophomore parents who may want to consider how IB could benefit your student!

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.

All students in grades 9-11 will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Alpharetta High School.  This is a required test for all students in grades 9-11. To test, students are required to bring a fully charged, Fulton County Device with the Bluebook testing application on it. Students have up until Tuesday, October 8, to receive a device if they haven't received one yet.  Students can go to the Media Center to get a device.

Date: October 22nd

Location: AHS Center of Excellence, Room 1120

Come learn about the differences between diploma and certificate, the HOPE Career Grant, and Gwinnett Tech's Early Childhood, Cyber Security and Welding programs.

Parents welcome to attend, must park in the bus lane, sign in at the front desk and leave campus by 2:00 PM.

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Alpharetta High School will be hosting Anchor Down Your Future Event on October 10^th and 11^th at Alpharetta High School. This event offers students invaluable opportunities for college & career exploration, networking, and community engagement.

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: 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: On October 16^th, during 5th period (12:09 PM), a virtual presentation for juniors will be sent out to 11^th grade parents. The link will also be shared with students, and we encourage discussions at home regarding the information provided.

• Bridge Bill Lesson: On October 22nd, counselors will present 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 will gain access to book their 11^th Grade Advisement meeting at the end of the presentation.

• Advisement Meetings: Starting October 23rd, 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.

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.

Hello AHS Parents and Class of 2028! We hope your 9^th grade year is off to a great start. Please watch the Class of 2028 9th Grade Advisement Presentation. Feel free to reach out to your AHS counselor if you have additional questions.

Georgia Probe College Tour

On October 28^th Northview will be hosting the Georgia Probe College Tour from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. This is open to the public, so if you can, please share with your community.

Click here to register- Northview High School Probe Fair | Georgia Probe College Tour (gaprobe.org)

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.

In this vlog, Madeline shares practical advice and proven strategies for effectively navigating conflicts with your teenager.

https://summitcounseling.org/tips-for-managing-conflict-with-your-teenager/

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

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

Dear Parents/Guardians of Seniors,

As we approach the final months of this semester, we want to ensure your senior is celebrated and remembered in a special way! Our **yearbooks** are currently on sale, and they are selling fast (less than 200 remain)! Don't miss the chance to secure a copy of this cherished keepsake for your student before they sell out.

In addition to purchasing the yearbook, you can also 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
Ads prices will increase on October 14, 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

Thank you for supporting our seniors and helping us make their final year unforgettable!

Best Regards,

Alpharetta Yearbook Staff

The National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life.

Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-created theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.

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 theirs to think about and express however they desire! 

The deadline for 2024-2025 AHS PTSA submissions will be Friday October 18th.

Submissions should be brought to the AHS Media Center and placed in the labeled bin along with a completed Reflections Entry Form.

GA PTA Student Entry Form - Fillable

GA PTA Visual-Arts-Rules
GA PTA Special-Artist-Division-Rules
GA PTA Photography-Rules
GA PTA Music Composition-Rules
GA PTA Literature-Rules
GA PTA Dance Choreography-Rules
GA PTA Film-Production-Rules

 Questions - contact Pam Levy - AHS PTSA Reflections Chair - thelevyfour@gmail.com.

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