PRHS Ridge News Issue 1

August 11, 2023-2024

Issue #1

August 23: Curriculum Night

August 22-23: MAP Testing

September 4: Labor Day (School Holiday)

GCPS Calendar

There is a change of date for Curriculum Night. The new date is August 23. We will have several sessions and you will have the opportunity to attend two of them.

All schedules for Semester 1/Quarter 1 have been completed. No more schedule changes can be made as student would have missed to much content in their new courses.

1. View and sign required orientation documents on mypaymentsplus (MPP). Save time by completing these documents online. After signing in to your MPP account, the required documents will populate first. Do not "skip" this important step. If you accidentally click "Skip Now", you can also find these important links under "Documents" on MPP. Click the blue links to acknowledge all of your back-to-school documents including GCPS and Peachtree Ridge Handbooks, Conduct and Behavior Code Agreements, Media Release and Extracurricular Activities acknowledgment forms. Free and Reduced Meal applications, Attendance Protocol, PTSA Membership options can also be found on MPP.
   
   
2. Clubs, Donations ,and Contributions in support of Peachtree Ridge - After completing the required school documents, you will see Peachtree Ridge's "Suggested Events and Activities". Thanks in advance for any support you may be able to provide in support of teaching and learning here at the Ridge. Clubs that are accepting members can also be found under "Events and Activities".

We are excited to announce that our school district has adopted a new form of school-to-home communication called ParentSquare. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with your child’s school and Gwinnett County Public Schools.

ParentSquare provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to receive and send information, such as:

• Weather-related closings & delays
• School and class information
• Share pictures and files
• See calendar items
• Upcoming class activities

Beginning July 18, 2023, district and school information will now be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text via ParentSquare. For even more convenience, download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices). Please note that some schools and teachers may still use other district-approved tools for the 2023-2024 school year to communicate with their families.

GCPS has created ParentSquare Resources and Help Documents and can be found on the GCPS website under Students and Families.

If you received our notification about ParentSquare and you have questions about confirming your account access, please send an email to PSQHelp@gcpsk12.org.

Parents please be patient as the district, school, and teachers learn this new program.

9th and 10th graders will be taking MAP testing on August 22-23. We will have an alternate bell schedule for all students these days to accommodate testing. Students who are testing will need to bring their Chromebooks (fully charged) and headphone if they have them.

Peachtree Ridge High School Attendance updates available here: Attendance Office Website

Due to the expiration of USDA waivers, student meals will now be charged based on individual student eligibility. Breakfast cost $1.50; lunch cost $2.50. Therefore, families need to complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application in order to qualify for Free or Reduced-Prices meal benefits as soon as possible. Confirmed eligibility for free & reduced-price meals ensures access to many benefits beyond school meals such as free SAT/ACTs, free college application, and additional technology for schools.We encourage every family to complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application as your eligibility does not automatically transfer each year. Check the status of your application here. The reduced costs are also free this year for breakfast and lunch.

Please join the PTSA online at PTSA WebStore. Join us for our PTSA meeting on August 24 at 6pm in room E110.

ON-CAMPUS PARKING

Eligible Juniors and Seniors who have completed their parking and payment application on MyPaymentsPlus can pick up their parking decal during non-instructional time at the 11th Grade Office/Commons (1.211).

Must bring a copy of the Driver's License and a valid Automobile Insurance Card.

For additional questions or information, please e-mail prhs.parking@gcpsk12.org

OFF-CAMPUS PARKING

Peachtree Ridge High School DOES NOT have an established agreement with any surrounding neighborhoods or churches for off-campus student parking.

www.scholasticimages.com as the website for your custom Class Rings, Letter Jackets, Senior Packages, and Personalized Announcement orders!

Scholastic Images will be on campus throughout the year during lunches.

Students who would like a Chromebook Tote can pick one up in the commons near the Mane Event anytime next week.

Be sure to check out the PRHS Counseling Office eCLASS page. It is students' 24/7/365 resource for all things academic, career, and social/emotional related!

You and your student are invited to the Fall 2023 Peachtree Ridge High School College Fair on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the Peachtree Ridge High School Commons.

Also, mark your calendar for upcoming events!

Senior Parent Night (6:00 pm)/Financial Aid Night (7:15 pm) on September 14, 2023.

Junior Parent Night (6:30 pm) on October 25, 2023. We hope to see you at these events.

Sports tickets can only be purchased via GoFan with a credit or debit card to home sporting events. To purchase a home ticket for games please click on PRHS GOFAN. Many other schools are also going touch-less for tickets as well. If they are using GoFan, those tickets will also be available under Peachtree Ridge.

Beginning Friday August 18th, Peachtree Ridge Athletics will institute a Clear Bag Policy for all Home football games. This is an effort to increase our safety and security at our Athletic events at Peachtree Ridge. These similar practices have been introduced at major sporting events and concerts across the country the past several years and we want to ensure that we are doing our best to keep everyone safe at Peachtree Ridge High School.

Checkout Gwinnett Daily Post Team Previews for the upcoming fall sports season.

Cross Country

Softball

Volleyball

On July 31, the PRHS Chorus performed the National Anthem on the field at the Atlanta Braves Game. Congratulations to our singers for representing the Ridge!

Hispanic Organization Promoting Education first meeting is Aug. 29.

You belong here. Always have. Always will.

The City of Suwanee has two upcoming opportunities for your students to gain volunteer hours.

Suwanee Fest – run through September 11

Link: https://suwanee.galaxydigital.com/event/detail/?event_id=94320

PlayTown Suwanee – run through October 14

Link: https://suwanee.galaxydigital.com/event/detail/?event_id=93515

Senior dues will be collected through Scholastic Images more information to come.

Scholastic Images

Make-up sessions for yearbook pictures with Magic Moments will be Monday, September 11 and 18 in the HUB (E-110) after school until 4:45pm.

Magic Moments Photography

Definition: A Chromebook is a laptop that runs Chrome OS operating system that primarily allows access to the internet. GCPS issues Chromebooks for all high school students to use at school and at home. Students should bring their Chromebooks (charged) everyday to school. See the video below for how student should take care of their Chromebook.

Please make sure your student has signed the Chromebook AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) in their StudentVUE.

Need More? Checkout the GCPS Student 1:1 Support website.

Follow the GCPS 1:1 Resource Playlist for Tech Tips for more information about student Chromebooks. We will highlighted different videos below.

The video below is more about device care.

Go to PTSA Store to purchase a membership for $10.

Join us for our PTSA meeting on August 24 at 6pm in room E110

Driver's Education?

SAT/ACT Prep Classes?

Defensive Driving?

ESOL?

Summer PE/Health?

Credit Recovery?

End Zone after-school tutoring?

Facility Rental?

Contact the Community School

The End Zone offers after school study space and peer tutoring. You can learn more about the End Zone on the PRHS website. End Zone opens, Monday August 14th.

Need tutoring? Use this link to sign up for tutoring in the End Zone.

Check out the homepage of the Peachtree Ridge Website for more information from the front office at www.PeachtreeRidge.org about certificates of enrollment, drivers license documents, and transcript requests.

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