Raider Nation News

Raider Families,

As we approach the end of the first semester please see the information below regarding the Midterm exam schedule for the days of December 17th through December 20th.

A few key reminders for the midterm exam session:

- Students are not allowed to check out during any of the exam periods.

- Exam exemptions only apply to final exams in semester classes.

- There are no early exams allowed, make up exams will be proctored on January 3rd from 8:30-10:30 AM in the HUB.

- Students will return to school on Monday January 6th

- Students may check out at the conclusion of an exam period using the form below.

- Absences during midterms are considered unexcused unless the student has exempted the final exam of a semester course. Students do not need to report to the attendance office if this form has been turned in.

- Students must leave campus immediately once they check out.

- Parents who wish to have their student dismissed from school early or allowed to arrive late must complete this form and return it to the Front Office by Noon on Tuesday, December 10 th, 2024.

- Students that are not in good academic standing are strongly encouraged to stay on campus for the entire day on December 17th to complete missing assignments and exams.

- Dual Enrollment, WBL, and Virtual Students do not need to be in school for periods they take those courses. As usual, IE2 students are required to be off-campus during the period(s) they have IE2.

Students were recognized for achieving outstanding academic excellence for the 23-24 schools year in the following categories:

4.0 GPA

5 on AP Exam

AP Scholar Distinction

NFHS counseling Newsletter for 1st quarter!

Senior Class Page

https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/53627

Scholarship spotlight and scholarship page

https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/49910

Class of 2025 – Senior Information

Information about upcoming senior events, senior dues, and graduation information can be found on the NFHS website. Please click “Extracurricular” and then “Senior Class News”. You can also follow us for updates on Instagram @nfhs_seniors. We also post important information for seniors on the Class of 2025 Counseling Website.

Senior Dues: All payments must be made online at https://www.3rdascent.com. Pricing will be $160 until December 31st, 2024. On January 1st, dues will increase to $175 and incur a late fee. Dues cover the cost of the graduation cap/gown, diploma/diploma cover, senior breakfast, senior picnic, rental of the arena, and other special treats. Seniors will be able to pick up their cap/gown before the senior picnic on April 23rd.

College Applications: October 15th is a common application deadline for many students. Students needing a recommendation letter from their counselor were instructed to do so at least two weeks in advance. in addition, they should submit their senior resume which can be found on the class of 2025 page. While student deadlines are posted as a specific date, school counselors typically have more time to submit supplemental materials. Please understand that we have a large quantity of requests, and they will be submitted by OUR deadline, even if it is after the student deadline.

Graduation: Please note that graduation is on Tuesday, May 20th at 7PM at Gas South Arena. Once the portal for graduation announcements has opened, we will share that through the newsletter for families to order.

Senior Letters: We will start collecting Senior Letters in January 2025 through April and they can be delivered to the front office or the counseling office. We will send out more concrete information soon but wanted to give families a heads up that we will be offering this special opportunity for parents, grandparents, friends, teachers, and former teachers to write to their seniors again this year. We always recommend that parents send out a message to individuals that have made an impact in their senior's life to ask if they would be willing to write a letter. Seniors will get the opportunity to open letters with their friends at the end of the year during a Senior Sunset event in May.

Yearbook Reminders: October 16th will be the last call for Seniors to get their photo taken for the senior section of the yearbook. This will take place at NFHS in the HUB. Please make sure your student gets photographed for the yearbook. The Senior Ad deadline is October 18th and the Quotes/Activities are due on October 25th. All yearbook information is outlined on their website: https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/domain/1958

If you have any questions, please reach out to Liz Smith.

Liz Smith etsmith@forsyth.k12.ga.us 770-781-6637 ext. 160241

Counseling Caseloads:

A-D- Dr. Benton

Dual Enrollment & E- Mrs. Mason

F-L- Mrs. Smith

M-R- Mrs. Mattie

S-Z- Mrs. Geiger

Yearbook Pre-Orders Conclude 12/31!

Wrap up their year with memories they'll cheer—gift a yearbook this holiday season!

Yearbook pre-sales will conclude on December 31st. If you want to guarantee that your student will have a yearbook in May, now is the time to buy!

If you would like to pay for your yearbook in smaller installments, please select the Paypal option at checkout.

We will have a small inventory of books to sell in January, but there will be no holds or reservations.

Questions? Please email Anna Huffman at f40189@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Club/Organization Photos on December 4th & 11th in Raider Arena

Visit tinyurl.com/intheclurb or ask your club/organization sponsor for your call time. Please arrive a few minutes early so you are in the gym when your group is called to be photographed.

There will not be retakes for Club/Organization Photos, so please be prepared and prompt to avoid your call time.

If your club/organization is not on the list, please email Anna Huffman to be added to the list.

Alice Collien, Siemens Energy Internship Coordinator, spoke with Engineering Application students about planning for mock interviews including their resume, cover letter, and the importance of answering questions with detail and be factual.

This week, 22 FBLA members attended the annual Fall Leadership Conference in Athens, Georgia. The students participated in a variety of competitive events and workshops, showcasing their skills and knowledge. Events included Business Ethics, Broadcast Journalism, Introduction to Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Job Interview, Impromptu Speaking, Client Services, and even a Monopoly Tournament. It was a great opportunity for students to learn, compete, and grow as future business leaders.

🏆🎯 Congratulations to our incredible rifle team for their second victory over Riverside Prep! 🎉 A special shoutout to our team captain, senior David Matthews, who led the charge with a score of 283, earning the title of top shot for NFHS! 🌟

The following students were selected as members of this year’s All State Choirs:

Abby Stetina - Senior Women’s Chorus

Luke Beatenbough - Senior Men’s Chorus

Josh Norton - 9/10 Mixed Chorus

Jakub Mills - 11/12 Mixed Chorus

Jackson Galt - 11/12 Mixed Chorus

They will be performing this February in Athens with the top singers from around the state. This is a highly competitive process so if you know and/or teach any of these students, please congratulate them!!

Events:

Band Performances and Concerts:

Dec 5th - Holiday Band Concert 6:30 PAC

Feb 25th - North cluster Band Concert 6:30 TBA

Apr 24th - Spring Band Concert 6:30 PAC

Theater/Drama:

January 23 - Feb 1st The Drowsy Chaperone -Shuler Musical

PJ Drama Movie Night register with link

Link to register www.nofostage.org

Boys and girls teams both finished 4th at the Sequoyah invitational on Saturday 11/23. Arcadian Eaton and Artemis Eaton both came away as Tournament Champions in their individual weight classes.

Finished 4-0 at Dawson Co on Tuesday 11/26 and finished in 3rd place at the tournament. Defeated White Co, Lumpkin Co, Chestatee, and Sequoyah

Finished 3-1 at Grayson on Wednesday 11/27 and finished 3rd at that tournament. Defeating Southwest Dekalb, Grayson , and Hillcrest (SC).