Cambridge Newsletter
February 7, 2024
Class of 2025 Graduation
Senior and Graduation Package
The deadline to purchase your senior's graduation package is approaching. The fee increases to $220 on November 1 to ensure delivery and size. Senior and Graduation Package Fee is $200 through October 31 and includes:
Custom gown, stole, cap, and tassel – new design!
Diploma cover
Venue fee
- Senior Class Council will sponsor and work with the senior class to determine senior events and activities.
In addition, order before the deadline to ensure early delivery of your senior's cap and gown for senior pictures and events - the projected delivery date is March 27. 3rd Ascent offers a payment plan and order now, pay later options on their site. If you are unsure if you have ordered, send your senior's name to Carol Bybee at bybeec@fultonschools.org for verification.
For more information and to order, visit Senior Activity and Graduation Package.
Class of 2025 Commencement Exercises
Traditionally, we announce our graduation date and time in early February once Ameris Bank Ampitheater confirms all graduation dates held at their venue. Once we receive this information, we will announce it through student announcements (Cambridge Headlines), our weekly newsletter, and the Seniors and Graduation page on www.cambridgehs.org.
The latest Senior News and Information is available at www.cambridgehs.org > Students & Families > Seniors & Graduation.
PSAT Make Up
Students who missed taking the PSAT on Tuesday, October 8, will make up the test on Friday, October 11, 2024. Students should report to their first-period class on Friday, where they will receive a pass to their testing location. Testing will begin at 8:45 a.m. Students without an on-campus first period will receive a pass with their testing location on Thursday. Note: there is no make-up for students who missed taking the SAT.
For questions, contact Dr. Karschnik at karschnikj@fultonschools.org.
9th & 10th Grade Informational Session
The Cambridge Counselors have prepared an informational video for 9th—and 10th-grade students and families that reviews graduation requirements, post-secondary planning, HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarships, and how to make the most of high school. We hope this tool provides valuable information on how to help students prepare for a successful high school career and plan for options after high school.
After viewing the video, if you have questions for our counselors, please submit them via this form. The form will be available through October 31, 2024. To view the video and ask questions.
Junior Meetings
All Juniors and their parents/guardians are invited to make an appointment with their assigned counselor to review senior year classes and answer questions. To make an appointment:
- Use the specific link (below) assigned to the student's counselor to schedule the meeting.
- Links are open until 8:00 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2024, for families to schedule appointments.
- Each family can schedule one appointment per student.
- If an appointment is not scheduled, counselors will call in the student for an individual meeting.
Ms. Rishel A-D:
https://calendly.com/rishel-1/junior-advisement-meeting-class-of-2026
Ms. Evans E-K:
https://calendly.com/evansjl/junior-advisement-meeting-class-of-2026
Ms. Meredith L-R:
https://calendly.com/mrsmeredith/junior-advisement-meeting-class-2026
Ms. Garcia S-Z:
https://calendly.com/garcias/junior-meeting-advisement-class-of-2026
For more information on Junior Planning and required Junior Tasks, visit Junior Planning.
Dual Enrollment Spring Term
Returning Dual Enrollment Students
All returning dual enrollment students looking to take a college class during the spring term must complete the Dual Enrollment Student Advisement Form. This form is due to the Cambridge Counseling Department (Bridge West) by November 1, 2024, or earlier. Visit the Dual Enrollment Returning Student Advisement Form - to view and download the form.
First-Time Dual Enrollment Students
Students taking a Dual Enrollment course for the first time must complete the Fulton County Schools' Dual Enrollment Contract. The contract is also due to Cambridge Counseling by November 1, 2024, or earlier. Visit the FCS Dual Enrollment Contract - to view and download the form.
ASVAB Testing
Cambridge High School is happy to offer the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test to 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students. ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude test, and the program provides tools to help students learn more about career exploration and planning in both the civilian and military workplace. The test can also help students interested in joining the military as it is also used for enlistment purposes.
Students in grades 10th, 11th, and 12th are welcome to sign up to take the test at Cambridge High School on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. To register a student, visit ASVAB Sign Up at Cambridge.
Students will receive a pass on Monday, December 9, as a reminder of the test. The ASVAB will take approximately two hours to complete. Students are responsible for making up any missed work in missed classes. The absence will be marked as "School Activity."
Holiday Extravaganza - Volunteer and Participation Opportunity
Cambridge will hold the 2nd Annual Holiday Extravaganza on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. We are looking for students and clubs who would like to volunteer for service hours or participate by leading an activity, selling Cambridge Gear, or volunteering as a group to help.
- If you would like to volunteer, please provide your name and the best email address to reach you.
- If your club or student organization would like to set up an activity at the event or volunteer that evening for service hours, please complete the form below by October 31. 2024.
Heads Up Georgia - Video Contest
GPB has been campaigning for driver safety for nine years along with the Governor's Office of Highway Safety. The mission is to help new drivers understand the dangers that come with the privilege. Distracted driving is an issue that plagues our roads. Students can play a part in eliminating distracted driving by making a 30-second Public Service Announcement about the dangers of driving distracted and entering it in the Heads-Up Georgia video contest. Submissions close November 10, and the grand prize winner will receive an Apple MacBook Pro, and the second and third-place winners will each receive an Apple iPad.
For more information and to enter, visit GPB.org/Heads-up-Georgia.
Reflections Deadline Extended to Friday, October 11
All Cambridge Bears are invited to compete in this year's PTA Reflections Contest. Students can express themselves through visual arts, dance, music, film, photography, and literature. Entries must be based on this year's theme: Accepting Imperfection. The new deadline to submit projects is this Friday, October 11, in the Media Center.
Rules and entry forms can be found here. Please contact Jackie Naude at jackie@cmykindustries.co.za with any questions.
National Leadership Challenge
Come test your leadership skills and climb to new heights at UNG's semiannual National Leadership Challenge Weekend, which will be held from Friday, November 1, to Sunday, November 3, 2024. NLC is a great opportunity to experience life as a member of the Corps of Cadets, as current cadets host it. Join students from all over the country for an action-packed weekend of outdoor obstacles and team-building exercises. Registration is limited and only open to high school seniors, juniors, and sophomores.
Limited spots are still available for the November 1-3, 2024, National Leadership Challenge Weekend. Don't miss out - sign up today! To Sign Up
Boys Basketball Tryout Meeting
The Boys Basketball Program is hosting a tryout meeting for students who missed the first basketball tryout meeting this Thursday, October 10, during B2, in Coach Akin's classroom, room 2.808. Any student interested in trying out for the program must turn in a tryout packet to Coach Akin or Coach Hollingsworth on Tuesday, October 15. For any student to tryout, they must have:
- Turned in a signed Basketball Tryout Form
- Turned in the Cambridge Academic/Behavior Progress Report. The Cambridge Academic/Behavior Progress Reports will be available for pickup on Thursday, October 10.
Players with questions about the tryout process, see Coach Akin in room 2.808.
College Applications and Deadlines
Application Deadlines
When completing college applications, seniors must remember that counselors and teachers require ten school days (not including weekends or holidays) to submit college recommendations, transcripts, and other forms. For an October 15, 2024, deadline, counselors need the link for Common App as soon as possible. Sending counselors a link at the last minute may not allow time to submit required documents by the deadline.
Note: UGA allows counselors ten extra days to submit required information for a senior. However, seniors must submit their application by the college's October 15, 2024, deadline.
Senior Biography
Counselors need each senior's Senior Biography sheet to write a letter of recommendation or submit forms on their behalf. This form can be found at Applying to College, along with additional information and resources for applying to college. A hardcopy form can also be found in Bridge West.
College Application Help
Cambridge Counselors hold College Application Help Sessions each Tuesday through December 3. The sessions are held during lunches in the cafeteria coffee shop.
Seniors: Georgia MATCH
Georgia MATCH will mail current seniors a letter on October 4, 2024, containing a list of colleges that are an academic match for them based on their current HOPE GPA calculation. Students can also see this list in their Georgia Futures Student Dashboard. Students can request more information from those colleges and “claim their spot” for up to three colleges (they will still need to complete the application process).
For more information on the Georgia MATCH program, GEORGIA MATCH | Georgia Student Finance Commission (gafutures.org)
Yearbook and Senior Ad Deadlines
- Senior portrait with CADY deadline: November 15
- Senior Ad deadline: Mid to late November
- Senior Quotes deadline: Late January - one submission per senior
To order a 2025 Yearbook or Senior Ad
School Code: 25770
Davidson College John M. Belk Scholarship
Seniors interested in attending Davidson College who demonstrate records of outstanding academic and personal impact can request to be nominated for the John M. Belk Scholarship.
Davidson seeks students who lead, embrace challenge and change, and galvanize their peers to action. Nominations are due by October 18, 2024. If interested, seniors should contact Ms. Evans in Bridge West.
Apply to the University of Alabama Free
The University of Alabama's Free App Week is October 7 through October 11. During Free App Week, students will have until 11:59 p.m. CDT on Friday, October 11, to complete their applications via the UA Undergraduate app. Applications submitted via the Common App will continue to require a $40 application fee this week.
Students not currently receiving communications from the University of Alabama, please complete the Free App Week webpage form to receive reminders about Free App Week.
Georgia Military Service Scholarship
Every year, the University of North Georgia awards 42 Georgia high school Seniors full-ride scholarships to attend the university and participate in the Corps of Cadets—the Boar’s Head Brigade. On average, they only receive 70 to 80 qualified applicants each year! The Georgia Military Service Scholarship (GMSS) pays for tuition, fees, room, meals, books, and uniforms for eight semesters, about $80,000 over four years. To learn more about the Corps and the GMSS Scholarship, visit the University of North Georgia - GMSS.
Common Sense Media Parent Tech Planner
From our partners at Common Sense Media, we encourage you to use these planners to inspire conversations about tech use as a family. Parent Tech Planner
Mock SAT and ACT
Join Best in Class for a mock SAT or ACT test on one of our next two dates:
- Monday, October 14th at 10:00 am – register for this date at: https://bestinclassnorthatlanta.regfox.com/october-2024-mock-sat-and-act
- Tuesday, November 5th (Fulton digital learning day) at 10 am - register for this date at: https://bestinclassnorthatlanta.regfox.com/november-2024-mock-sat-and-act
The fee for this test and consultation is $75 - participants also receive a $75 voucher toward any Best in Class college test prep offering. Looking for help preparing? Our classes for the upcoming SAT and ACT test date start ten weeks before the test date. Seats are available. For more information email chrisr@bicedu.com or call 678-332-2100.
Student Summer Travel Opportunities
Check out these two amazing opportunities!
Leadership Conference: Barcelona, Berlin, and Paris
July 4 - 15, 2025
Explore Future Readiness in a Changing World at our inspiring leadership conference in Berlin. Then, journey through Spain and France to meet with industry professionals in the fields of dance, art, music, and fashion, and learn how they’ve shaped their lives around something they love.
Environmental Science in Action: Islands of the Azores
June 8-15, 2026
Venture to the islands of the Azores, a breathtaking archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean known for its unique geological properties (it sits above the junction of three tectonic plates!).
