PRHS Ridge News Issue #8

November 15, 2024-2025

Issue #8

November 15: Quarter 2 Midpoint

November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break

GCPS Calendar

The halfway mark for Q2 is on November 15th, please check on your student's course progress. Please make sure you are checking grades in your parent portal account or your student's portal account.

Quarter 2/Semester 1 will end December 20.

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will begin in December with core classes and January for electives. Please start to visit the PRHS Curriculum & Instruction website for course descriptions, and applications class information. Information is being updated daily! Please discuss elective choices with your children, as this will determine our master schedule and staffing for the entire upcoming school year.

Students who are interested in STARTING Dual Enrollment Spring Semester: The last available meeting day for students who want to do Dual Enrollment starting in January will be November 20. This is for students who have already applied and been accepted into their college. Meetings are held on Wednesday each week. Email chrissie.bolt@gcpsk12.org for to set up an appointment.

Current Dual Enrollment students: You do NOT need to set up a meeting. Follow the same steps you did in the fall to submit your spring schedule. If you are sending a screenshot of your registered Dual enrollment classes to input in your spring classes, it may take me a few days to input them please be patient. They will be added as soon as possible due to the volume of schedules. Sending multiple emails will continually move your email chain to the bottom of the list.

You're invited to our annual Peachtree Ridge Cluster Chorus concert! Join us on Monday, November 18 at North Metro Baptist Church at 7:00PM to hear performances from all of our cluster choirs! Admission is FREE!

November 18th, 7:00PM

North Metro Baptist Church

The Peachtree Ridge High School Fine Arts department will be hosting our annual Fine Arts Holiday Showcase on December 12th and 13th. Each night will feature students from throughout the Fine Arts department, including Dance, Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Guitar, Theatre, and Visual Arts. There will be 2 different shows each night, with the first starting at 6:30PM and the next at 8:00PM. Tickets will be $6 on GoFan and will go directly to supporting our Fine Arts Department.

Link to Application

Yearbooks can be ordered at yearbookordercenter.com #25659. Order by January 31to be guaranteed a copy.

www.scholasticimages.com

Please visit the Scholastic Images 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. The next date is Monday, January 13th.

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!

• Lincoln Tech
• US Navy
• Georgia Southwestern State University

*see details in the bar above.

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.

September

Ava Casey - Volleyball

Darnell Kelly – Football

Coach Hayden Holllingsworth - Softball

Use this Rank One Link to see all sport schedules.

Wednesday, November 20th

6:00PM

Theater

Any student interested in playing golf for Peachtree Ridge please stop by E103, Coach Collins, for more information.

Golf Interest Form

PRHS Soccer Conditioning begins Tuesday, December 3rd. Anyone interested must be fully cleared in Rank One to participate. Go to prhssoccer.com for Rank One instructions and Conditioning schedule.

Established this year by the Sean and Cindy Murphy family for Peachtree Ridge HS graduates. This one-time $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving graduating senior who has a cumulative 2.7 GPA at end of 1st semester Senior year, has participated in at least 2 years of sports during high school and NOT getting any scholarship to play sports in college. Requirements: (maximum 300-word answer per question) o How have athletics shaped your personal growth and development? o If you could change one aspect of your high school experience, what would it be and why do you believe this change would have made a difference? o A list of sports, activities, and community service that you participated in during high school - include years involved and any positions held. o A letter of recommendation from a faculty member at your school which includes position.

Note: Checklist of documents REQUIRED to ACCOMPANY the scholarship application form.

Murphy Family Scholarship Application

The event is a unique conference that aims to provide student-athletes and their families with tools and insights that go beyond sports performance. Interested students and families can learn more about registration, the conference schedule, and speakers at btcathletes.com.

Shiloh High School

January 11th

8AM-4PM

Grades 6-12th

Cost $20 for students, $10 for parents

Please see the links below to keep up to date on all important senior dates, events, and announcements. There will be a monthly Senior Newsletter as well as the senior website and the senior google classroom.

• November 2024
• October 2024
• September 2024
• August 2024
• July 2024

Understanding AI

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, refers to computer systems that are trained with data to automate tasks normally requiring human intelligence. Types of AI range from systems doing specific tasks, like recommending movies or auto-correcting typing errors, to more advanced forms that can generate new content or predict future outcomes. Figure 1 defines the general differences between reactive, predictive, and generative AI. AI is also behind self-driving cars and digital assistants like Siri or Alexa. AI uses data and algorithms to generate decisions, predictions, or content. Essentially, AI allows machines to learn, adapt, and perform tasks like humans, often more quickly and accurately. It’s a rapidly evolving technology that’s already a part of our everyday lives (ISTE, 2023).

Learn more about GCPS AI Position

Follow the GCPS Student Tech Tips Playlist for Tech Tips for more information about student Chromebooks.

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

Parents, students, and teachers aren't the only ones that can join the PTSA. Did you know grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, and even business owners can join the PTSA as well. There is no limit to how many family members, friends, or business owners can join. Active involvement in the PTSA allows you to stay informed about the school polices and initiatives, ensuring your voice is heard. Please consider joining today.

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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

Monday and Wednesday

5:30-7:30 pm

Cost: $75/6 weeks ( plus book is for 2 levels $20)

Peachtree Ridge High School

• Conversation
• Grammar
• Reading
• Writing

Register now with $25 to reserve your spot!

Use this link to register

Peachtree Ridge Community School has five different sessions of Driver's Ed schedule for the 24-25 school year.

When does class meet?

Session 2 - Jan 21-Feb 6 - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-8 PM in B206

1/21, 1/23, 1/28, 1/30, 2/4, 2/6

Session 3 - Mar 17-Apr 2 - Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-8 PM in B206

3/17, 3/19, 3/24, 3/26, 3/31, 4/2

Session 4 - June 2-5- Monday-Wednesday, 8AM-4PM, Thursday, 8AM-2PM, in B206

Session 5 - July 14-17 Monday-Wednesday, 8AM-4PM, Thursday, 8AM-2PM, in 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?

Please see MPP for each session’s deadlines.

When do I get to practice driving?

Students must complete 30-hours of classroom learning, log 20 hours of driving time with a parent, and be comfortable behind the wheel, BEFORE driving time can be scheduled. Driving times are based on instructor and student availability and are scheduled on a first-response basis. We strive to complete driving with students within 120 days from course completion.

What does the class cost?

$450 - in-person class plus 6 hours driving, $385 - 6 hours driving ONLY Additional driving time may be scheduled for $65/hour.

What if I have additional questions?

Contact 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 End Zone will be open Monday-Thursday, 2:30-4:30pm. We also have our End Zone Weightlifting program in the Lions' Den.

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.