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i-Grad Informer

May 9, 2025

i-Grad InformerMay 9, 2025

i-Grad Application for Fall 2025

Please pass along the opportunity! The i-Grad Fall 2025 application is now open for new students.


Current students do not need to apply!


CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION

Principal Transition Letter

May 5, 2025


Dear Active Academies Families,


I hope this message finds you doing well! It is with a mix of gratitude and bittersweet emotion that I announce my departure as Interim Principal of Active Academies. Serving in this role has been a true honor, and I am deeply thankful for the trust, support, and partnership I have experienced from our students, parents, and staff throughout this time.


I am proud of the four programs we have on this campus and the progress we have seen. We have a supportive community that I know will continue to grow at Active Academies. As I transition from my position, I am excited to introduce and warmly welcome Mr. Adam Johnson as the new Principal. Mr. Johnson brings a curated list of experiences, a deep passion for education, and a clear vision for the future of Active Academies. I am confident that under his leadership, our school community will continue to thrive and reach new heights.


Please join me in welcoming Mr. Johnson. I know he will be reaching out soon, and I am certain you will find him to be a dedicated and inspiring leader.


Thank you, again, for the opportunity to serve you and your students. I have truly enjoyed being back in the role of principal, and especially serving the students of Active Academies!


With gratitude and best wishes,

Kelly Strickland

Interim Principal

Active Academies

News from Nurse Ray

Please see important information below from Nurse Ray:

Medication:
Please be advised, if your child has medication in the clinic, it will need to be picked up on or before the last day of school. If medication is not picked up, it will be discarded.


Medical Action Plans:
 In order to manage your child’s health needs at school, specific medical information is needed. In order for services to be provided, an updated Action Plan must be on file on the first day of school each school year. Additionally, new Action Plans are required during the school year if the physician’s orders have changed. If your child has any medical condition/allergies, you may obtain the appropriate Action plan on the Cherokee County School District website in the medical forms section. This notice should give you time to complete the process and schedule doctor visits over the summer months. Please have your child’s physician complete and sign the Action Plan(s) and return to our school nurse.

Summer School information


Summer Credit Programs Information


Virtual Health and Personal Fitness - for rising 9th graders or any student that has not passed it yet.

Dates: June 2, 2025 - July 18, 2025

Location: Virtual Course Work

Description: CCSD Canvas Course with CCSD teacher

Cost: $200.00 per course (.5 credit)

Registration: Register HERE for SY24-25 CCSD Summer School – VIRTUAL Health and Personal Fitness Initial Credit Courses

Payment: After student registration has been reviewed, families will receive an email which

includes a link for making payment for summer courses.

Questions: Dr. Erin Jacobs, Coordinator, erin.jacobs@cherokeek12.net


Virtual Accelerated Credit

  • Students may take a maximum of (1) credit
  • Students must have a completed Edge Is or GAVS Course Agreement Form

Option 1: Edgenuity Instructional Services

Students may take all available initial credit course options (excluding Health and Personal

Fitness) through CCSD’s partnership with Edgenuity Instructional Services.

Dates: June 2, 2025 - July 18, 2025

Location: Virtual Course Work

Description: Edgenuity Courseware and Edgenuity Instructor

Cost: $200.00 per course (.5 credit)

Registration: Contact high school counselor @ alina.saavedra@cherokeek12.net (must have approval)

Payment link: Virtual Accelerated (EIS) payment

Questions: Contact high school counselor


Option 2: Georgia Virtual School (GAVS)

Students may take all available initial credit course options (excluding Health and Personal Fitness) through Georgia Virtual School. For this option, students will register and pay directly with Georgia Virtual School. Students must work directly with the individual high school counselor for course approval.

Dates: June 2, 2025- July 10, 2025
Questions: Alina Saavedra, alina.saavedra@cherokeek12.net or Dr. Amanda Ruiz, Coordinator, amanda.ruiz@cherokeek12.net


High School Recovery Credit

  • Students may take all available recovery credit course options (excluding elective coursework) through in person CCSD Summer School.

Dates: June 2, 2025 - June 20, 2025

Time: Morning Session (8:00am - 12:00pm) Afternoon Session(12:30pm - 4:30pm)

Location:

Cherokee High School (for students zoned to Cherokee, Creekview and Sequoyah)

Etowah High School (for students zoned to Etowah, River Ridge and Woodstock)

Cost: $200.00 per course (.5 credit)

Registration: Register HERE for SY24-25 CCSD Summer School Credit Recovery Courses - CHOOSE IGRAD AS YOUR SCHOOL!

  • Online: through May 28th at SY24-25 Summer Credit Recovery Registration

Payment: After student registration has been reviewed, families will receive an email, including the link for making payments.


Additional Information:

  • Daily in person attendance is mandatory until course is complete.
  • Students may register for a maximum of 2 courses.
  • Recovery coursework does not meet NCAA regulations.

GA Milestones EOC exams: Students enrolled in credit recovery for EOC Courses (Algebra Concepts & Connections B, American Literature B, Biology B and US History B) must take the GA Milestones EOC on the following tentative dates:

June 11, 2025

8:00am

American Literature (Section 1)


June 12, 2025

8:00am

American Literature (Section 2 & 3)


June 13, 2025

8:00am

Algebra Concepts and Connections


June 16, 2025

8:00am

Biology


June 16, 2025

10:00am

US History


Graduation Ceremony: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 @ 6:30pm, ESF Auditorium


Questions: Dr. Amanda Ruiz, Coordinator, amanda.ruiz@cherokeek12.net


Dual Enrollment

  • Students may take a maximum of 2 courses in the Summer Term

Dates: Determined by Post Secondary Institution

Location: Determined by Post Secondary Institution

Cost: Determined by Individual Student Plan

Registration: Contact home high school counselor

Questions: Contact home high school counselor

YouScience

YouScience is a tool that helps students discover career paths, college information for careers, and incorporates resume terminology.


Every student in CCSD completes YouScience before they graduate.


Please make sure your student has completed the following:

  1. Log into Canvas.
  2. On the left side of the screen, click on SLDS Launch
  3. Choose ‘My Career Plan’ at the top.
  4. Next, click on the blue button ‘Go To YouScience’
  5. Follow the task assigned according to your grade level.


If you have any questions, please email Kendra.west@cherokeek12.net.

FINALS

Finals: Open Monday, May 5th and CLOSE on Friday, May 9th


Email your teachers if you have any questions!

Clubs at i-Grad

Environmental Club

The club will meet at 1pm in Mrs. Mitchell's Room (220)


May 16th: End-of-Year Party!

May 22nd: Extra Recycling Help (morning meeting)


* Recycling Pick-Up will occur at the beginning of each meeting *


Contact Mrs. Mitchell for more information.

The Arts & Crafts Collective

The club will meet at 1pm in Mrs. Mitchell's Room (220)


May 9th: End-of-Year Party!


Contact Mrs. Mitchell for more information.

Active Academies Spirit Wear

Click here to head over to the Active Academy's spirit wear store. Spirit wear can be purchased for i-Grad.

PTSA Information

On behalf of the ACTIVE Academy PTSA

The ACTIVE Academy PTSA extends a warm welcome to those of you who are new to our schools, and a “welcome back” to all those returning. To support the activities that the PTSA sponsors, we need your help! Working together, we can truly make a difference at ACTIVE Academy and in the lives of our students.


How You Can Help:
JOIN: Click this link to join the PTSA. It is only $10 to join and is an easy way to support your school.

Shout Out a Staff Member!

Expressing gratitude is important in generating a positive and healthy school culture. Show your teachers you appreciate them by filling out the form located here: Thanks CCSD

Technology Tips

Edgenuity Progress Reports

Parents are set up to receive weekly progress reports via email and also have been sent Portal Access.


Click here to access the Edgenuity Family Portal


Contact your Homeroom Teacher if you did not get your Portal Access code.

Check your Time Zone on Microsoft Outlook!

Are your Live Sessions showing up at 5am? Your time zone must be incorrect!


Instructions for classic Outlook on the web


  1. Sign in to Outlook on the web.

  2. At the top of the page, select Settings > Mail.

  3. Under Options, select General > Region and time zone.

  4. Under Region and time zones settings, select the language, date and time formats, and Eastern Time (US and Canada)

  5. Select Save.

Partners

Education First Fund

EF2 offers residential, commercial, and investment real estate services, but the best part is....they donate a minimum of $500 back to their local partner schools on EVERY closing! They have given back over $150,000 to local schools since their inception in March 2018.


Give EF2 Realty Team a call at 404-590-4653! Feel free to check them out here!

Menchie's

Owned by Greg and Jennifer Brooks, Menchie's in Riverstone is not just a delightful place to enjoy tasty frozen treats! They are also highly committed to supporting i-Grad and other Cherokee County Schools. Menchie's was awarded the CCSD Partner of the Year Award in 2022.


Website: Frozen Yogurt: www.menchies.com

Modern Woodmen

Garth Gherardini supports i-Grad Virtual Academy as a financial representative of Modern Woodmen, who are eager to serve by helping you plan for life using a variety of tools, including life insurance, annuities, stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and variable annuities.


Website: https://reps.modernwoodmen.org/ggherardini

Ronin Martial Arts

Sifu David Mitchell is proud to partner with i-Grad Virtual Academy to support both students and teachers. He offers a personalized study option for self-defense training, martial arts instruction, and personal coaching. Sifu David provides Ronin students with well-rounded options for personal safety, discipline, and physical and mental change. The small classes allow for faster progression, targeted instruction, and deeper study of the material. Ronin students are encouraged to ask questions, ultimately becoming the driving force behind their journey toward mastery.


Website: RONIN MARTIAL ARTS INSTITUTE - Ronin Martial Arts Institute

PathLight Counseling

Every person who walks through our doors brings with them a unique life story and personality. At Pathlight Counseling, we believe in individualizing our therapy to address your specific needs. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or any other issue, we can help you recognize underlying problems, fully realize your strengths, and adjust certain behaviors and thoughts to see things in a different, healthier way.


Website: https://pathlightga.com/

Alexander & Company

Employee Benefit Advisors


Alexander & Company is a full-service, independent employee benefits advisory firm located in Woodstock, Georgia. Since January 1995, our primary focus has been on public school systems. Our approach to benefits is unique, as our main focus is challenging ourselves and the insurance industry by looking at everything we do through Seven Outcomes we believe every school system in America deserves.


Website: https://alexanderandcompany.com/

Connect with i-Grad Virtual Academy

You can call, click, or schedule a time to come in!

Website: https://www.cherokeek12.net/igrad/home
Location: 8871 Knox Bridge Highway, Canton, GA, USA
Phone: 770-721-6680

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