Cambridge Newsletter
February 7, 2024
Signs of Suicide Lessons
September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, and Cambridge Counseling will deliver the Signs of Suicide Lesson for 9th-grade students during an extended B2 on Monday, September 16, 2024. They will also provide a refresher Signs of Suicide Lesson for grades 10-12 during B2 on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
If you do not wish for your child to participate in the SOS suicide prevention lesson at school, please complete the form in the attachment below and return it to your counselor by September 12, 2024. If we do not hear from you by the following date, Thursday, September 12th, we will assume your child has permission to participate in this program.
If you have any questions or concerns about this program, please do not hesitate to contact the Counseling Department.
Bridge to Family Night - Device Preparedness
We are going to use our monthly last Wednesday Bridge to Family Nights as an opportunity to make sure all school-issued devices are functional and up to date. ALL classes will take advantage of the no-homework/no tests on Thursday window as an opportunity to design an activity that requires the use of the students’ school-issued devices. That means students must have their school issued devices with them charged and ready to go on the last Wednesday of each month.
Digital Citizenship
In August, all Cambridge students received a Digital Citizenship lesson in B2. Common Sense Media developed these lessons; you can learn more about the resources they provide on their website: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/. Please find the parent resource sheet below about Digital Footprint to help you support your student’s learning.
September is Attendance Awareness Month
From our School Social Worker, Ms. Kaitlyn Lynch
Keep Your Child On Track in School: Pay Attention to Attendance
Showing up for school has an extreme impact on a student’s overall performance and lifelong success. As students gain more independence, it is still imperative that families play a role in encouraging attendance.
What can you do? Help your child stay engaged.
- Find out if your student feels engaged by their classes and feels supported and safe in the school environment.
- Monitor your child’s academic progress and seek help from teachers or tutors when necessary. Communicate any concerns.
- Stay on top of your child’s social contacts. Peer pressure can lead to skipping school, while students without many friends can feel isolated.
- Encourage your child to join meaningful school activities, including sports and clubs.
- Communicate any barriers your student may encounter throughout the academic year. We are here to support you!
Questions about the Attendance Policy? Visit www.cambridgehs.org > Students and Families > Attendance Guidelines.
Homecoming Dance - Saturday
Call for Entries! Reflections 2024-2025 "Accepting Imperfection"
Do you enjoy art, music, and dance, or have an interest in writing, producing films, and taking photos? Then enjoy unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! Pick up an entry form in the Media Center. The submission deadline is October 8, 2024. For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at www.PTA.org/Reflections/Awards.
Student Daily Announcements
Please encourage your students to read the daily announcements (Cambridge Headlines) that are delivered to them each day through their FCS email and posted to www.cambridgehs.org.
Announcements include upcoming events and activities for students, important due dates and action items, any bell schedule changes, and school news.
High School 101
Cambridge Counseling will be offering a High School 101 counseling group for Fall. The group is open to students from all grade levels, will take place once a week during B2, and will highlight topics such as basic executive functioning skills, basic goal setting, life balance, self-advocacy, school involvement, and more. If your student may benefit from participating in this group, please email Fran Meredith, CHS Counselor, at meredithf@fultonschools.org by noon on Friday, September 13.
Senior and Graduation Package - Due October 31
New this year!
In honor of our first K-12 Bear Class, we have redesigned our custom graduation gown and stole.
- Senior Class Council will sponsor and work with the senior class to determine senior events and activities.
- One-stop ordering for Senior Class Council activities, graduation packages, as well as yearbooks!
- Early delivery of cap and gowns for senior pictures and events.
- Payment plan through 3rd Ascent.
Senior and Graduation Package Fee - $200, and includes:
Custom gown, stole, cap, and tassel – new design!
Diploma cover
Venue fee
Senior activities sponsored by the Senior Class Council
For more information at to order visit: Seniors and Graduation
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
PSAT/SAT October Administration
The PSAT will take place on October 8, 2024, and the SAT will follow on October 9. More information on the assessments and preparation for the tests is available at: SAT School Day.
Seniors:
All seniors should plan to take the SAT on Wednesday, October 9. The test is free, and we are recommending that everyone take advantage of the opportunity. Seniors do not need to sign up with the College Board; a test is already available for you. Seniors must bring their school issued device fully charged and pay close attention to announcements and other information regarding test preparation. Seniors who know they will be testing should complete this form so we can reserve a prime seat in the testing room.
SAT IN-SCHOOL TEST DAY PARTICIPATION
Juniors and Sophomores:
Juniors and Sophomores are required to take the PSAT/NMSQT on Tuesday, October 8. The district has mandated this assessment as a benchmark for ALL underclassmen. Students do not need to sign up! A test is already available for them. Students must bring their school issued device fully charged and pay close attention to announcements and other information regarding test preparation.
Freshmen:
Freshmen are required to take the PSAT 8/9 on Tuesday, October 8. The district has mandated this assessment as a benchmark for ALL freshmen. Students do not need to sign up! A test is already available for them. Students must bring their school issued device fully charged and pay close attention to announcements and other information regarding test preparation.
SAT Test Prep at Cambridge
Cambridge High School, in conjunction with Applerouth Test Prep is offering a face-to-face SAT prep after school starting September 28 to prepare students for the upcoming SAT. The class will meet at 3:45 pm every Wednesday until 6:15 pm for 20 hours of total instruction and two mock tests. Mock tests are on a Saturday taken virtually at home. For more information view the attachment below.
Reduced fee for the class is $225 and scholarships are available for those who qualify. Ask your counselor for eligibility requirements. to register, visit www.applerouth.com/events/group-classes and enter the event code SAT1DDC. Space is limited.
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!).
