The Weekly Update

Three CK students have advanced to the state round for the Governor's Honors Program (GHP). The Georgia Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) is a residential summer program for skilled, knowledgeable, and talented high school sophomores and juniors. GHP offers instruction that is significantly different from the typical high school classroom and is designed to provide students with academic, cultural, and social enrichment necessary to become the next generation of global critical thinkers, innovators, and leaders.

Kelly Villatoro

• Area: Communicative Arts
• Teacher Recommender: Ms. Vax

Brandon Salmeron

• Area: Mathematics
• Teacher Recommender: Dr. Orata

Samantha Mendoza-Medina

• Area: Mathematics
• Teacher Recommender: Dr. Orata

Special thank you to Ms. Coffey for supporting these students through the application process!

Cross Keys High School's SkillsUSA chapter was recently recognized as 2024 Gold chapter winner. The achievement is based on the integration of the SkillsUSA Framework in chapter Program of Work (PoW) activities was achieved under the leadership of lead advisor Mrs. Glenda Bonds.

End of Course Testing (for American Literature, Biology, and United States History classes) 12/4 - 12/13

12/2 Bball @ Mill Springs 5:30/7:30p

12/3 ASVAB Testing; Cross Keys/Sequoyah Attendance Matters Meeting w/ Judge Murry 5p ; JV Bball v Atlanta Adventist Academy; Swimming @ Lakeside 6p

12/5 Girls' Bball @ The Weber School 6p

12/6 November Attendance Incentive During Lunch (Hot Chocolate Bar); Boys' Bball @ Al-Falah 4:30p

12/9 NJROTC Trip; Journalism Field Trip; Bball @ Promise Career Academy 5:30p

12/10 Bball v Fulton Science Academy 5:30/7p; Swim Meet @ Columbia 6p

12/11 NJROTC @ Sprayberry Shooting Competition; College AIM Field Trip to Oglethrope; Leadership Team Meeting 3:30

12/12 Marketing Field Trip to Black Wall Street; Law Enforcement Field Trip to Brookhaven Police Department; BBBS/Global Insight Field Trip; GBball v Notre Dame 5:30p; Coffee & Conversation 9a & 6p (MC); Band and Orchestra Winter Concert 6p (Gym); Swimming @ Chamblee 6p; BBball v Cumberland 7p

12/13 Bball v Howard School 5:30p/7p; Drama Production 6p (Cafeteria)

Georgia Milestones End of Course (EOC) assessments are required by the state of Georgia upon completion of the courses below. The results of the EOC assessments will serve as the final exam in each course, contributing to 20% of the student’s final course grade. Students required to take the Georgia Milestones EOC assessment prior to receiving credit for the course.

• American Lit/Comp
• Biology
• Algebra Concepts and Connections
• US History

Evergreen began work during Thanksgiving Break in preparation for the start of Phase 1. Specifically,

• Evergreen construction trailer setup on the tennis courts;
• installation of movable Fencing. The fencing does not (yet) significantly impact entrance/exit routes.

We are still awaiting the land disturbance permits needed to begin phase one of construction (utilities work on the field in preparation for classroom trailers and construction of a new bus lane on Curtis drive).

We will provide updates as I receive them. Thank you for your patience now and for the next four years!

As the 2024-25 school year continues, we are writing to request your assistance and involvement at Cross Keys High School.

We truly value your input and contributions, and we love seeing you actively engaged in our school community. This year, we are eager to have you join us in supporting our students and faculty.

Please take a few moments to complete the survey at the link below. This will help us understand how you would like to be involved and the ways in which you can lend a helping hand. Whether it's volunteering, attending school events, or sharing your expertise, we welcome your participation.

**In addition, we are very excited to begin our PTO again this year, and we are truly in need of your help to get this organization started and fully operational.**

Your involvement is crucial to our students' success, and we are grateful for your partnership. We look forward to working together to make this an exceptional year at Cross Keys High School.

Thank you in advance for your time and support.

https://forms.office.com/r/J6Zhm6jAhu