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In This Issue
AHS Updates
This Week at AHS
ACT at AHS - March 6th
Attendance Reminders
AP Testing Information
IB February Community Meeting
AHS Black History Month
Gwinnett Tech's Preview Night
AHS Career Fair and Expo
SGC Candidate Declaration Window Open
AHS R.I.S.E. Sessions
Alpharetta Theatre Presents: The Drowsy Chaperone
Counseling Updates
AHS College Fair
HBCU College Fair
Retake Previously Failed Course
Summer Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment
Summer Acceleration
Georgia Service Academy Day
ASVAB Testing
Senior Class of 2025
Scheduled College Visits
Free Georgia College Applications for the month of March
Honors' Cords
HOPE Eligibility
2025-2026 FAFSA
Freshman Advisement
Sophomore Advisement
Junior Advisement
Class of 2025 Seniors Announcements
Important Senior Event Dates
AHS Senior Scholarships
AHS Clubs
Student Clubs & Organizations
AHS Athletics Ameris Amphitheater Volunteer Program
AHS Letter Jackets Feb. 26th
AHS Women's Lacrosse Fundraiser - Feb. 26th
Alpharetta Cheer - Info mtg March 5th
AHS Business Partners Spotlight
NorthGroup Real Estate
2025 Spring 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
AHS Updates
ACT at AHS on Thursday, March 6th!
Juniors and select seniors that signed up to take the ACT on 3/6 @ AHS received an email to their FCSTU email with information about when the ACT is taking place. Parents/guardians also received that email. Please take the time to read through this email.
Students and parents, please remember that attendance matters! If a student will arrive to school late, get signed out early, or miss a full day of school, please make sure to follow attendance procedures found on the AHS Website. This will avoid unexcused absences on the student’s attendance record and potentially any discipline referrals being submitted to administration.
Attention students! If you are taking an AP exam in May, please review the following information/resources…
Students, MAKE SURE you are registered in AP classroom. If you are not registered by now (or make changes to your existing registration), you will be required to pay the $40 AP Late Registration Fee, assessed by the College Board. The late registration fee is due by February 28, 2025. If you are in a course you just entered for Semester 2 (course start date: January 2025), you must be registered in AP Classroom no later than February 28, 2025.
AP Website. Please bookmark and refer to this frequently for the most up-to-date information.
AP Testing Schedule, for you to know when you are testing based on the AP course you are taking.
AP Conflict Form. Please only complete if you have a legitimate conflict (as defined in the Microsoft Form). All other requests will not be approved. Can only be accessed using the student’s FCS credentials (student ID and password).
IB February Community Meeting
AHS Black History Month
LIVING MUSEUM Individual Sign-Up Session Slots
Alpharetta High School is pleased to announce the Inaugural Black History Month Living Museum in the Media Center starting, Monday, February 3rd at noon, through February 28th. In celebration of Black History Month, The Black Student Union will pay homage to some important historical Black figures and share information about their lives. In support of our students and creating inspiration for all, we ask for you to complete the form below for an individual slot session. Each individual session slot is of 5 minutes, allowing you to embrace the representation, a glimpse into the lives and achievements of African Americans, past and present. Enjoy the celebration of Black History Month and sign up!
The Alpharetta High School’s Black Student Union will be hosting their Annual Black History Month Family Fun Night, Friday, February 28, 2025. The BHM Family Fun Night’s theme for this year will be “Back to the Motherland” -All about Africa: cuisines, the culture, the land, the people, fashion, educational facts and more. Join us in celebration of Black History Month with family and friends. A night of togetherness with a spectacular fashion show, wonderful vendors and a great time to pay homage to Africa, the Motherland! Click the link below and let us know you will be there!!
In Celebration of Black History Month, the Alpharetta Black Student Union will have "Taste the Culture" cookbooks on sale! Purchase a cookbook of recipes from the heart and soul of AHS African American students, staff, teachers and the community. Support our BSU students and order your cookbook today!
We are excited to announce the upcoming High School Career Expo and Career Fair, scheduled to take place on April 1st and 2nd at Alpharetta High School. This event aims to provide our students with valuable opportunities for career exploration, networking, and community engagement.
The Career Expo will feature a diverse range of activities designed to help students discover various career paths, learn about industry trends, and connect with professionals in different fields. Highlights of the event include:
Career Fair: Companies and organizations from various industries will have the opportunity to showcase their work, discuss career opportunities, and engage with students who are eager to learn more about potential career paths
Career Exploration Workshops: Interactive workshops and sessions will be offered to help students explore different career options, develop essential skills, and gain insights into industry-specific trends and opportunities.
Community Networking: The event will provide a platform for students, educators, parents, and local businesses to come together and foster meaningful connections that support our community's growth and development.
We invite your company to participate in this exciting event by:
Setting up a booth at the Career Fair to showcase your organization and engage with students.
Hosting a workshop or presentation to share insights into your industry and career opportunities.
Your participation and support are invaluable in helping our students explore their interests, develop career aspirations, and make informed decisions about their future. Together, we can inspire and empower the next generation of leaders and professionals.
To confirm your participation, please complete the following form by March 21st:
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to the success of our students. We look forward to collaborating with you at the High School Career Expo and Career Fair!
Student Governance Council (SGC) Candidate Declaration
The candidate declaration window for our SGC parent and teacher elections is now open! This is a fantastic opportunity for parents and teachers to get involved in the strategic work at our schools and make a meaningful impact. The Candidate Declaration window will run until March 28th.
AHS has two open Parent seats and one open Teacher seat. We encourage all interested parents and teachers to declare their candidacy by visiting the Charter System website’s Elections page. This site also details the requirements for candidacy. Voting will take place in April, and we will provide additional information about the process soon.
R.I.S.E. stands for Re-teaching/Instructional Support and Enrichment. It is dedicated time made by each teacher on a weekly basis for students to receive additional support to help build to content mastery. AHS highly recommends students attend R.I.S.E. sessions when their cumulative numeric average is below 74 or when the student earns a 79 or below on a specific major assignment/ assessment.
To confirm the exact times of R.I.S.E. sessions, please refer to your teacher's syllabus or send the teacher an email to schedule an appointment outside of scheduled R.I.S.E. times.
We are excited to inform you about the upcoming AHS College Fair!
Location: AHS Media Center
Date & Time: March 27th during 4th, 5th, & 6th periods
Some of the Participating Colleges:
Mercer University
University of Alabama
Berry College
Toccoa Falls College
College of Coastal Georgia
Ohio University
University of South Carolina
*This is a student only event
HBCU College Fair
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the Southern Region of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. will be hosting an in-person HBCU College Fair for high school juniors and seniors across the Greater Atlanta Metropolitan Area. The event will be held at the Georgia International Convention Center, located at 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337. We are expecting to host over 40 HBCUs, offering application fee waivers, on-site admissions, and scholarship offers to high school students in attendance. Lunch options are available for purchase by event attendees. Several dozen nonprofits, government, and business partners will be present to recruit students for summer employment, internship, mentoring and career development opportunities.
High school students are encouraged to preregister for the college fair using the QR code or event short link on the attached flyer and to bring at least five (5) copies of their unofficial transcript to the event.
Retake Previously Failed Course
Fulton County Schools’ Summer Learning registration will open March 3, 2025.
Fulton County Schools offers three summer learning opportunities for high school students who need to retake a previously failed course:
Face-to-Face Summer School (hosted at Innovation Academy)
Fulton Virtual Learning Program
Fulton County Credit Recovery (hosted at Alpharetta High School)
Engage in summer enrichment by taking advantage of free college courses offered through Georgia's Dual Enrollment program! Students can get ahead and earn both college and high school credit! Visit AHS counseling DE website for more information to sign up https://alpharettahs.fultonschools.org/academics/school-counseling/dual-enrollment
Students may also accelerate their learning during the summer by taking a course for the first time through the Fulton Virtual (must remain in the US) or Georgia Virtual. Tuition is required to take a course for the first time during the summer. As you consider your options, please keep in mind that one course is the equivalent of a semester-long class for a 0.5 credit. Students are limited to taking:
*2 courses in Fulton Virtual (1 full credit total)
*Depending on student need, a student may be simultaneously enrolled in more than one summer learning option.
High school students and their families are invited to Service Academy Day to learn more about the application and congressional nomination process for the 5 U.S. Service Academies — the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
Do you want to find out more about your strengthsand optionsthat might be right for you?
ASVAB testing will be held in the AHS Media Center on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 8:30am. The primary purpose of the ASVAB test is to determine suitability for the military, but it can also be used as a resource to explore aptitude for general careers. The ASVAB is open to all 10th-12th grade students and is limited to the first 50 students who sign up. The deadline to register is Friday, March 14, 2025.
Free Georgia College Applications for the month of March
For the month of March, we will be partnering with the University System of Georgia (USG), the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), and private institutions to offer application fee waivers for Georgia high school seniors. The Find Your MATCH in March initiative will allow several Georgia colleges and universities to waive their application fees for seniors between March 1st and 31st. The March fee waivers are listed on Gafutures.org
Honors’ Cords
Graduating Seniors with a weighted Cumulative GPA of 88 or above (we cannot round up so a student with an 87.9 will not be eligible) are eligible to wear an honor cord at graduation.
Please check your transcript in Infinite Campus "documents" to determine if the senior has a Weighted Cumulative GPA of 88 or higher. The GPA on the transcript at this time, February 13, has to be 88+- we will not look at current spring semester grades for eligibility. Feel free to email Boltk@fultonschools.org if unsure. Do not order a cord unless you are sure your senior met the 88+ Weighted Cumulative GPA as we cannot offer a refund if you order in error.
1. Please communicate with your parent/student before purchasing as you both received the email. Student emails were sent to their Fulton County email addresses.
1. Purchases can be made until May 1, 2025
2. No refunds will be given
3. Your student ID number MUSTbe entered at the time of purchase
1. Cord pick-up dates and times will be determined later.
Cord Prices:
Cord amount - $10.00
No Refunds - Please verify that your senior has an 88 or higher weighted Cumulative GPA before purchasing.
Order on OSP - find "Grad Honor Cords (Suma Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Cum Laude)": Alpharetta HS
The FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
There is a new FAFSA & Financial Aid Guide available from https://understandingfafsa.org/. The "Understanding FAFSA and Financial Aid: Your Guide to Paying for College" (Class of 2025 edition) is now available in 10 languages. To access and download the guides, please visit: https://understandingfafsa.org/guides/
FRESHMEN ADVISEMENT
This week all 9th grade students received the state mandated 9th grade Bridge Bill presentation and had an opportunity to meet with their assigned counselor to review their 2025-2026 course request and graduation status. Students who were absent on their assigned day will receive a pass from the counseling office. For more information, please visit the AHS Freshmen Advisement Page.
SOPHOMORES ADVISEMENT
AHS counselors will meet with all 10th grade students this week, March 12th-March 14th, to deliver the state mandated 10th grade Bridge Bill lesson. In addition, each 10th grader will meet individually with a counselor to review course verification and confirm scheduling requests. Therefore, counselors will not be in their offices during those days. Please email your counselor if you have any questions or concerns. Students in crisis can report to their administrator or the school social worker. Sophomore advisement page will be live by March 3, 2025.
JUNIOR ADVISEMENT
All 11th grade students will have an opportunity to meet with their assigned counselor during the week of March 23, 2025, to review their 2025-2026 course request and receive a Preparing for Senior Year checklist. Specific times and location TBD. An email will be sent through Infinite Campus to all juniors and parents as well as posted to the AHS Junior Advisement Page.
Class of 2025 Senior Announcements
Follow these pages to stay up-to-date with the deadlines and events planned for the AHS Class of 2025!
Over 65 clubs and organizations are represented at AHS. Click on the button below for a full list including meeting times, faculty representatives, social media handles and contact information. Get involved at AHS!
On campus Wednesday, February 26th. More info at 3rdascent.com
AHS Womens Lacrosse Fundraiser - Feb 26th
Attention students and parents! There will be an information meeting for parents AND students on Wednesday, March 5th at 6:00pm in the AHS Media Center.
