Cambridge Newsletter
February 7, 2024
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.
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.
Inaugural Homecoming JamBEARee - September 9
Save the Date! The inaugural Homecoming JamBEARee, including a school-wide parade, festival and tailgate will be held on Monday, September 9th, 2024. Please visit, www.cambridgebears.com/homecoming/jambearee to register your organization to participate in the parade or more exciting updates!
Homecoming Dance - September 14
Cambridge Flags
Cambridge Flags are now available, order today and they will be available by Homecoming Week!
CANVAS Observer
Beginning this year, all teachers will use CANVAS as the district-wide learning management system. Parents and guardians can register as an observer to their students' courses and assignments. The CANVAS community website provides resources on how to set up accounts, pair your account with your student, and how to use CANVAS. View these resources to get started today!
Account Registration and Student Pairing
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.
John Hopkins Information Session: Atlanta
Explore Hopkins, where you'll learn about what makes Hopkins unique, with the generous financial aid program and the Blue Jay experience on campus and in Baltimore.
In this hour-long presentation, tips will be shared for supporting your students throughout the application process and ways we set up Hopkins students for success in the real world. At the presentation's end, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM
Hilton Atlanta Airport
1031 Virginia Ave
Hapeville, GA 30354
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 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, as well as any bell schedule changes and school news.
National PTA Reflections Call for Reflections
The theme for this year's National PTA REFLECTIONS competition is “Accepting Imperfection". Cambridge students can express their creativity in art, dance, music, film, photography, or writing to reflect this theme. The competition is open to all 9th-12th grade students. A winner will be chosen from each category at each grade level so chances of being selected are very high! Winners will go on to compete against other high school winners for cash prizes. The submission deadline is at the beginning of October. More details to come!
School Breakfast & Lunch Meal Prices
Have you heard about the best deal in town? All this year, brain-boosting breakfast and lunch meals are available to all students! Students can get a breakfast entrée, a fresh fruit, a juice and a milk – all for $1.35! At lunch, students can choose an entrée, 1 fruit, 2 veggies, and a milk – all for $2.85! Special Premium meals are only $3.30! Parents can put money on their student’s account for meals and/or extra sales, view account balances and purchase history, and set up low-balance reminders by visiting www.mypaymentsplus.com. Cash or check payments can also be made at your student’s school.
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!).
2024-2025 Yearbook
Order your 2024-2025 Cambridge Yearbook and order today! Visit YearbookOrderCenter.com and enter the school code 25770.
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
