PRHS Ridge News Issue 18

May 10, 2023-2024

Issue #18

May 16 & 17: Senior Final Exams

May 21 & 22: Final Exams (grades 9-11)

May 23: Graduation

GCPS Calendar

Students should bring their GCPS issued Chromebook fully charged for final exams. If your student has a damaged or lost Chromebook, please direct them to the Media Center for Chromebook support.

Tuesday 5/21

7:10-9:10: 1st block exam

9:10-9:20: Class Change

9:20-11:20: 2nd block exam

Wednesday, 5/22

7:10-9:10: 3rd block exam

9:10-9:20: Class Change

9:20-11:20: 4th block exam

Sports eligibility requires student athletes to earn 2.5 credits from the previous semester. If a student has failed a course due to a missed final exam, the final must be made up prior August 1, 2024. If the grade change has not been completed prior to August 5th, showing the student has earned 2.5 credits the previous semester, the student will not be eligible for fall sports even if they have the correct number of credits (Sophomores 5, Juniors 11, and Seniors 17).

Exams cannot be taken early. If a student must miss an exam, make-ups will be May 28th. Please email Joaquin.Byrd@gcpsk12.org for more details.

All Maxwell/Grayson Tech final exams will be given on Thursday, May 16th and Friday, May 17th. Individual students and parents will receive an email with more details.

Seniors will take final exams on May 16th and 17th due to graduation date . We will follow a regular bell schedule for both days. Please see the Senior Section of this newsletter for more information on senior final exams, senior exemptions, and the MyPaymentsPlus form for parents.

The process to register for Dual Enrollment has closed for Fall 2024.

Joyce Lee (9th grade) First place winner at the Georgia State Reflections Competition for Photography.

Deborah Hunter was recognized as Head Custodian of the Year. Congratulations to Hunter and the whole custodial team for doing such a good job at Peachtree Ridge.

Purchase your parking pass during Early Bird Open Registration and get the best spots on the lot! Parking Decal Pick Up Day will be announced before the start of the new school year. No parking decals will be issued before the end of this school year.

Rising Seniors Opens: May 12 – May 26

Rising Juniors Opens: May 27 – June 10

PRHS students are welcome to check out 5 books after May 13th and keep them for the Summer. The books will be due back on August 5th when you return.

Not sure what to read or what you like? Stop by the Media Center and we can give you some suggestions that you might enjoy!

Advance Placement Exams are May 6th to 17th at Peachtree Ridge. See AP Exam Dates and Room Locations button below.

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• AP Exams cannot be rescheduled. Therefore, if there is a conflict with a final exam, you must communicate with your teacher(s) and make alternate arrangements to take the final if necessary. (Senior exams May 16-17)

• Any questions or concerns please see Dr. Wylie in office A-102.

SESSION 4: June 10-13 -or- Session 5: July 15-18

M-T-W, 8AM-4PM & Th 8AM-2PM in Room B206

Register on MyPaymentsPlus today!

Turn in required forms to the Front Office to complete registration.

See Community School Section below for frequently asked questions.

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!

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See link above for more information.

The school counselors want your input! Please complete this short survey by May 10th. We appreciate your feedback. Thank you!

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.

March
Diana Im- Golf

Dominik Kosut

Coach Sutton- Soccer

Darius Wallace was honored as PRHS Male Athlete of the Year.

Malia Burkes was honored as PRHS Female Athlete of the Year.

Track and Field took 36 Athletes to Sectionals. The following athletes are advancing to compete at the State Meet May 9-11.

Tauri Lowe, Isabella Lancheros, Daedrian Beville, Tyson Sanford, Elozino Isoje, Evet Jones, Sophia Brown, Brooklyn Turner, Martell Moore, Korey Cooley, Nathaniel Dula, Caleb McBride, Cam Caldwell, Julian Kendrick, Obadiah Blaine, Carlos Huembes, Ron-Niah Wright, Daylin Gibson, Trinity Blakey, Alora Whitehead, Ashlyn Dukes

DATE: Thursday, May 16, 2024; 6:00 - 7:00 pm

LOCATION: Peachtree Ridge HS – Media Center

Meeting for all Boys and Girls interested or planning on wrestling next year. You can sign up using this form.

Topics:

● Q & A

● Summer Training Schedule & Expectations

● Wrestling Camp @ University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

● Wrestling / Strength & Conditioning PE Class

Questions???

Coach Petty in I-201 or Email: John.Petty@gcpsk12.org

Join the Peachtree Ridge Cross Country Team! You can sign up at https://bit.ly/RunPRHSXC . See Coach Wilson in C100 or Coach G in C214 for more information.

Any rising 6th-8th graders interested in joining the PRHS Spirit Guard should come to an interest Meeting is Thursday, May 16th 6:15-7:15PM in the PRHS Band Room. Click on picture below for link to more information and to sign up. No experience required.

The PRHS Chorus has been invited back to sing the National Anthem at the Atlanta Braves game on August 1st! Come out to Truist Park to hear the Chorus and to cheer on the Atlanta Braves in the reserved PRHS section! Tickets can be purchased at the PRHS Chorus Booster Club website

Here is a list of senior events leading to Graduation.

Seniors: Please see the linked directions below about How and When to order your final transcript.

It is the responsibility of ALL college-bound graduates to send a final transcript to the college/university where you plan to attend. Please note that a final transcript is NOT automatically sent to colleges by way of PRHS or by the Counseling Department. NOTE: All final transcript request(s) must be initiated by the graduate or their parent/guardian. Directions are different for In-state or Out-of-state college and universities.

Any seniors that have not yet ordered cap and gowns for graduation should do so immediately. These will be rush shipped directly to your house at www.scholasticimages.com

Seniors will take final exams early due to graduation date. We will follow a regular bell schedule for both days.

• Thursday, May 16th - 3rd and 4th exams
• Friday, May 17th - 1st and 2nd exams

Seniors can turn in their Chromebooks and Chargers, immediately after final exams to the Media Center. If you are exempting your exams, you can still return your Chromebook and charger once you have completed all assignments. Please bring them to the media center during the week of May 13. Please remove all personal stickers and wipe off your Chromebooks before returning it.

Seniors graduating in the spring graduation ceremony must fulfill one of the options below:

A. An average of 90 or above in a specific subject (in AP courses this would be BEFORE the 10 points added) will exempt the student from that objective final exam only. Applicable performance exams will still be required and will count its full weight.

B. If a student has Honor Graduate status, meaning the student has an overall average GPA of equal to or greater than 90.000 as of the end of quarter 2, 2023. The student may exempt all objective final exams, regardless of their average in the class. Applicable performance exams will still be required and will count its full weight.

Students may NOT exempt Georgia Milestones that are required by the state of Georgia and our local school district. Seniors may only exempt the local and district test given on the final exam date.

A form will be available on MyPaymentsPlus for parents complete for any senior exempting an exam from May 3-May 17th. The form will give permission for the student to leave campus early. More information will be available as we draw closer to the end of the school year.

If a student is eligible to exempt an exam, he/she must turn in or pay for lost textbooks, Chromebook and charger to the Media Center to exam day. Seniors must have cleared all outstanding school-related fines from the Media Center, parking office, cafeteria, sports/clubs, etc.

If a student is eligible to exempt an exam, he/she may still choose to take the exam. If the student decides to take the exam, it will count the same as the final exam for all other students in the class.

Seniors who went to the following cluster elementary schools are invited to walk (in your cap and gown) at your elementary school.

You will be leading our 5th graders as they celebrate completing their elementary education. We want to celebrate you graduating from Peachtree Ridge High School. We want to show our students how important it is to work towards their goal of graduation. We want to celebrate as #oneridge as our cluster works to create graduates starting in Kindergarten.

Parsons

5/20 at 1:30 pm (1:10 pm Report Time) Parsons sign-up by 5/10

Jackson

5/20 at 1:30 pm (1:10 pm Report Time) Jackson sign-up by 5/17

Mason

5/20 at 1:30 pm (1:10 pm Report Time) Mason sign-up by 5/17

Burnette

5/21 at 3:00 pm (2:45 Report Time) Burnette sign-up by 5/10

Have family who can't make it to graduation? Share the livestream video feed for family to watch. They should choose the Peachtree Ridge High School Graduation 2024.

https://www.youtube.com/@GasSouthDistrict/streams

GRADUATES MUST ARRIVE AT 6:30AM

DOORS OPEN FOR FAMILIES & GUESTS AT 7:30AM

CEREMONY BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8:30AM (should last two hours)

Parking: FREE for students, families and guests (parking passes will be provided)

Tickets to Graduation: physical ticket required. Each student will receive 10 tickets at graduation practice on Tuesday, May 21 from 1:00pm until 2:30pm (PRHS Commons - regular school attire)

PLEASE CHECK WITH FRIENDS/NEIGHBORS FOR EXTRA TICKETS!

Please see Gas South Arena's (formerly Infinite Energy Center) clear bag policy for all attendees: https://www.gassouthdistrict.com/event-security

LIVE STREAM available for all GCPS graduations: https://www.youtube.com/@gassouthdistrict

** GCPS Policy states that students CAN NOT decorate their graduation cap**

Parents get the memory that lasts a lifetime!

It features each senior receiving his or her diploma, up-close. The entire graduation ceremony will be on this video production, providing years of memories for you and your senior. See the button below for ordering information.

Senior Letters are an opportunity for parents, family members, friends, and/or anyone else to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments and character of the members of this year’s senior class. The letters can be a reflection of what the students have done over the years, including funny stories, sweet memories of the past, or advice to them as they move towards life beyond high school. This is your opportunity to honor your senior in this next move into adulthood.

We are encouraging parents, family members, and friends to write as many notes or letters as they

would like. These letters will be collected throughout the next few weeks and given to seniors at

graduation practice on Tuesday, May 21st. The letters may be postcards, small notes, or even typed

documents.

Please see the instructions below on how to send in Senior Letters.

ALL Letters are due by May 15th.

Senior Baccalaureate 2024! Kick off to Graduation Week!

This is an interfaith celebration that showcases the talent and culture of the 2024 Senior Class on Saturday, May 18th from 11am-12pm at 12Stone Church (Duluth). All SENIORS and families are invited to this complimentary event!

Seniors wear gown, stoles, and cords for the first time!

Senior performances | Dessert reception to follow program

RSVP: tinyurl.com/PRHSBAC2024

Questions? Email Elaine Vernon (Student Council Advisor) at elaine.vernon@gcpsk12.org or Emily Johnson (PTSA) at Johnsonemily0427@gmail.com

PRHS is excited to announce each graduate will have 10 tickets. There will be no extra tickets due to max capacity of the arena.

Senior families, it is strongly recommended that every senior joins the Google Classroom. Each senior was sent an invitation to their School Gmail. This is where information about graduation, events, and other important opportunities will be posted! This is your chance to stay updated and participate in your senior year! Seniors, make sure you share the information on the Google classroom with your families.

Definition: Data backup means creating a copy of the data on your system that you use for recovery in case your original data is lost or corrupted.

Leaving GCPS?

Once you leave GCPS (graduation or moving school districts) your data will be deleted. Any projects, paper, or other files that you would like to keep need to be backed-up. This includes your google drive, Microsoft One Drive, Adobe or H drive (on a computer). Use this document to help you backup your personal files.This could include an essay they wrote that could be used for college entrance or scholarship applications.

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

The video below highlights managing your files in Google.

Go to PTSA Store to purchase a membership for $10. This is a new PTSA webstore.

The PRHS PTSA is thrilled to announce that we will be sponsoring one scholarship for a PRHS senior this year! The value of the scholarship is $500 to be paid directly to your college/university.

See the Class of 2024 Section above for more information.

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

SESSION 4: June 10-13 -or- Session 5: July 15-18
M-T-W, 8AM-4PM & Th 8AM-2PM in Room B206

Register on MyPaymentsPlus today!

Turn in required forms to the Front Office to complete registration.

Visit www.gcpsk12.org/Page/26555 to access forms or for more information.

What are the class meeting dates?

Session 4: 6/10, 6/11, 6/12, 6/13

Session 5: 7/15, 7/16, 7/17, 7/18

When and where does class meet?

Monday-Wednesday, 8am-4pm, Thursday 8am-2pm in Room B206

Do I need to attend every class to earn credit for Driver's Ed?

YES! You must be present at ALL classes to earn credit.

What should I bring to class?

You will need to bring a pencil, water bottle, and dinner or a snack.

What is the deadline to register?

The deadline to register for Session 4 is June 7.

The deadline to register for Session 5 is July 12.

When do I get to practice driving?

Students will be scheduled for 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction after completing the class and passing the final exam. Times are scheduled based on student and instructor availability.

What does the class cost?

The cost is $450 for the in-person class and 6 hours driving time.

The cost is $385 for just the 6 hours driving time. Additional driving time may be scheduled for $60/hour.

What if I have additional questions?

Contact Nina Hidalgo at nina.hidalgo@gcpsk12.org or visit www.gcpsk12.org/Page/26555.

We have a variety of shelf-stable pantry items and some hygiene products available for families in need.

Families are welcome to come shop our CARE closet, or we can prepare bags for them. Our office is happy to have these ready for pick-up or drop-off at a family's residence or a discrete location.

Click here to request food or hygiene items.

If you would like to learn more about the CARE Closet that was started by a former PRHS family, please visit their website: https://carecloset.org/

The End Zone offers after school study space and peer tutoring. You can learn more about the End Zone on the PRHS website. The last day of End Zone is Wednesday, May 15th.

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.