Cambridge Newsletter
February 7, 2024
9th & 10th Grade Family Information Session - Virtual
Cambridge High School Counseling will host a virtual informational meeting on Thursday, September 26, at 6:00 p.m. for 9th and 10th-grade families to discuss graduation requirements, post-secondary planning, HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarships, and how to make the most of high school. You will gain valuable information on how to help your student be best prepared for a successful time in high school and plan for options after high school. The meeting will be recorded and posted on www.cambridgehs.org for those unable to attend.
Link to TEAMS meeting:
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Note: Pending upcoming weather, this meeting may be recorded and sent to parents and students directly. More information will be forthcoming and posted on www.cambridgehs.org.
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 will open Friday, September 27, 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
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.
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 Cambridge Counseling by November 1, 2024, or earlier.
FCS Dual Enrollment Contract - to view and download the form.
Student Announcements and Outlook Email
Please encourage your students to read the daily announcements (Cambridge Headlines) 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.
If your student has issues with their FCS Outlook email account, please have them visit the Media Center or our IT Specialist in room 2804. Students must have access to and check their FCS email daily.
Student IDs
Students have been much better about wearing their IDs. Thank you for your continued support and encouragement in reinforcing this safety measure. When students wear their IDs, it is easier for us to spot if someone doesn't belong in the building, and it also helps us identify students in the event of an emergency. Please keep reminding your students to wear their IDs at all times.
If your student has lost their ID, a replacement can be requested at Replacement School ID. The cost of a replacement ID and lanyard is $10. For more information about Student IDs at Cambridge, visit Student IDs.
SmartPass
SmartPass allows the school to track student passes and allows for accountability with loss of instructional time. Students will be given passes every day and will have the ability to request passes to see a counselor or administrator. Passes to the bathrooms, vending machines, water fountain, media center, clinic, and breathe room are all available through SmartPass.
In addition, this system allows administrators to limit the number of students in the hallways and allows them to know who is out of classrooms in case of emergency. Students will only be able to use and access the system through a device - students cannot access or use passes via cell phones. For more information, including a student video on the system, visit SmartPass.
Call for Entries! Reflections 2024-2025 "Accepting Imperfection"
Calling all Cambridge students to explore the arts and express themselves by entering the 2024-2025 PTA Reflections contest. The theme is “Accepting Imperfection” to use in projects that reflect visual arts, dance, film, music, photography or literature. Artwork must be dropped off in the Media Center by October 8th. For questions, please contact chair Jackie Naude at jackie@cmykindustries.co.za.
Senior and Graduation Package - Due October 31
The deadline is approaching!
Senior and Graduation Package Fee - $200, 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:
- One-stop ordering for Senior Class Council activities, graduation packages, and yearbooks!
- Early delivery of cap and gowns for senior pictures and events - projected delivery date is March 27.
- Payment plan through 3rd Ascent.
For more information and to order, visit Senior Activity and Graduation Package. The fee increases to $20 on November 1 to ensure size and on-time delivery.
HOPE GPA
Seniors should log into their gafutures.org account and check their HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship GPA. Remember that the final GPA calculation includes the senior year (fall and spring terms), so seniors are encouraged to do their best this school year to maintain or reach their eligibility GPA. Students who are unable to meet the HOPE GPA of 3.0 by graduation can work towards gaining the HOPE Scholarship by having a 3.0 GPA at the 30-credit mark in college.
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
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.
Bridge to Family Night - Device Readiness
We will 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 as an opportunity to design an activity that requires using the students’ school-issued devices. That means students must have their school-issued devices charged and ready to go on the last Wednesday of each month.
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.
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.
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!).
