PRHS Ridge News Issue 16

April 12, 2023-2024

Issue #16

April 17: Quarter 4 Midpoint

May 16 & 17: Senior Final Exams

May 21 & 22: Final Exams (grades 9-11)

May 23: Graduation

GCPS Calendar

The halfway mark for Q4 is on April 17th, please check on your student's course progress. Please make sure you are checking grades in your parent portal account or your student's portal account.

Last day of school May 22nd.

Exciting enhancements are now available for ParentVUE for families in Gwinnett County Public Schools! Beginning March 25 you will now be able to access enhanced ParentVUE, allowing for easier access to your student’s information in Gwinnett County Public Schools. The new look includes a tile view and access to Parent Resources within ParentVUE. If you have not logged into you new ParentVUE account click "forgot password" and enter your email associated with your parent portal account.

More information can be found on the GCPS website under ParentVUE Password Guideance Webpage

Peachtree Ridge encourages students to volunteer their time to help and assist others. People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. For some it offers the chance to give something back to the community or make a difference to the people around them. For others it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. See the document below for more information.

2024 Graduates

All volunteer hours must be entered by May 6, 2024. All hours entered as of this date will be used to determine if you earned a cord.

www.scholasticimages.com is the website for your custom Class Rings, Letter Jackets, Senior Packages, and Personalized Announcement orders!

Scholastic Images will be on campus during all lunches on the dates below. The last date is May 9th.

Be sure to check out the PRHS Counseling Office eCLASS page. It is students' 24/7/365 resource for all things academic, career, and social/emotional related!

You’re invited to come and learn more about the PRHS Counseling Department, our School-Wide Initiatives, and share ideas on ways of improving our department to better serve our students, parents, and community here at "The Ridge". Please consider joining us in the "Hub" (E110) at 2:30pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, as the PRHS Counseling Department hopes to see you for our annual Spring Advisory Council Meeting. We will allow everyone in attendance the opportunity to hear about our counseling program, things we were able to accomplish this school year, share ideas with the purpose of improving our department moving forward, and ask any additional questions you may have as well. We look forward to seeing you at 2:30pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2024!

Sports tickets can only be purchased via GoFan with a credit or debit card to home sporting events. To purchase a home ticket for games please click on PRHS GOFAN. Many other schools are also going touch-less for tickets as well. If they are using GoFan, those tickets will also be available under Peachtree Ridge.

February
Alexis Washington- Track and Field

Max Su- Tennis

Coach Son- Lacrosse

On Monday, April 22nd Northside Hospital is hosting the opportunity to get a low-cost sports physical at Peachtree Ridge High School in the Gym for only $20 at 6:15 PM, but you must sign up before hand. The GHSA Physical Form link needs to be completed in advance and brought to the physical appointment.

Parents also need to complete the Parent Portal section for RANK ONE as soon as possible so that players can participate in sports. Please use this link to access RANK ONE.

Each athlete is required to fully complete the following Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (PPE) sections prior to arrival:

• HISTORY FORM (page 1 & 2)
• Signature of athlete and parent/ legal guardian on (page 2)
• Shared Emergency Information section (page 4)

Winterguard team performed at SAPA (Southeaster Association of Performing Arts) regionals in Chattanooga over spring break. The team finished 4th in the A Division.

Join the Peachtree Ridge Colorguard! This activity is a performing arts where students are taught to spin a flag, saber, and rifle, and how to dance. Come join the fun and competitive program!

Volleyball tryouts are May 7th- May 9th. See flyer below for more information.

The High School Volleyball Booster Club is hosting a Middle School Volleyball Camp in April. See the flyer below for more information.

The Robotics team competed in two events over spring break and we did phenomenally. At out district event in Albany, we won the event! Then at the State Championships and placed as semi-finalists! This gave us enough points to be one of 16 Georgia teams to qualify for the World Championships in Houston, April 17 to 20. We are currently ranked 4th in the state out of over 100 teams!

First Championship (World Website)

Ellen Jeong won First Place in the Self-Portrait category for the 2023-2024 Discover FAA High School Talent Competition.

Ellen has received a full scholarship to FAA Summer Intensive to one of the Studio Arts tracks on the campus of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Here is a list of senior events leading to Graduation.

Seniors are asked to pronounce their legal name, as it appears on school records for the graduation ceremony. Please record your legal name by clicking on Marching Order on your eCLASS Landing Page and follow the prompts.

All volunteer hours must be entered by May 6, 2024. All hours entered as of this date will be used to determine if you earned a cord.

On 4/9, all seniors received a locker strip. This is a great PRHS tradition for seniors and their families to decorate a locker strip to kick off Senior Week.

When: April 25 from 3-7pm / April 26 from 3-7pm / April 27 from 8am-12pm

Where: PRHS Atrium and hallway

What: Bring decorated locker strip and students will be assigned a locker to hang the locker strip. Make sure you bring magnets or heavy duty tape to hang the strip.

Saturday, April 20 from 10:00am until 2:00pm at PRHS. Walk-ins are encouraged and welcome!

Please see the order form for more information.

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Seniors who went to the following cluster elementary schools are invited to walk (in your cap and gown) at your elementary school.

You will be leading our 5th graders as they celebrate completing their elementary education. We want to celebrate you graduating from Peachtree Ridge High School. We want to show our students how important it is to work towards their goal of graduation. We want to celebrate as #oneridge as our cluster works to create graduates starting in Kindergarten.

Parsons

5/20 at 1:30 pm (1:10 pm Report Time) Sign-up coming soon.

Jackson

5/20 at 1:30 pm (1:10 pm Report Time) Jackson sign-up

Mason

5/20 at 1:30 pm (1:10 pm Report Time) Mason sign-up

Burnette

5/21 at 3:00 pm (2:45 Report Time) Burnette sign-up

GRADUATES MUST ARRIVE BETWEEN 6:30AM

DOORS OPEN FOR FAMILIES & GUESTS AT 7:30AM

CEREMONY BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8:30AM (should last two hours)

Parking: FREE for students, families and guests (parking passes will be provided)

Tickets to Graduation: physical ticket required. Each student will receive 10 tickets at graduation practice on Tuesday, May 21 from 1:00pm until 2:30pm (PRHS Commons - regular school attire)

PLEASE CHECK WITH FRIENDS/NEIGHBORS FOR EXTRA TICKETS!

Please see Gas South Arena's (formerly Infinite Energy Center) clear bag policy for all attendees: https://www.gassouthdistrict.com/event-security

LIVE STREAM available for all GCPS graduations: https://www.youtube.com/@gassouthdistrict

** GCPS Policy states that students CAN NOT decorate their graduation cap**

Parents get the memory that lasts a lifetime!

It features each senior receiving his or her diploma, up-close. The entire graduation ceremony will be on this video production, providing years of memories for you and your senior. See the button below for ordering information.

Seniors graduating in the spring graduation ceremony must fulfill one of the options below:

A. An average of 90 or above in a specific subject (in AP courses this would be BEFORE the 10 points added) will exempt the student from that objective final exam only. Applicable performance exams will still be required and will count its full weight.

B. If a student has Honor Graduate status, meaning the student has an overall average GPA of equal to or greater than 90.000 as of the end of quarter 2, 2023. The student may exempt all objective final exams, regardless of their average in the class. Applicable performance exams will still be required and will count its full weight.

Students may NOT exempt Georgia Milestones that are required by the state of Georgia and our local school district. Seniors may only exempt the local and district test given on the final exam date.

A form will be available on MyPaymentsPlus for parents complete for any senior exempting an exam. The form will give permission for the student to leave campus early. More information will be available as we draw closer to the end of the school year.

If a student is eligible to exempt an exam, he/she must turn in or pay for lost textbooks, Chromebook and charger to the Media Center to exam day. Seniors must have cleared all outstanding school-related fines from the Media Center, parking office, cafeteria, sports/clubs, etc.

If a student is eligible to exempt an exam, he/she may still choose to take the exam. If the student decides to take the exam, it will count the same as the final exam for all other students in the class.

Senior Letters are an opportunity for parents, family members, friends, and/or anyone else to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments and character of the members of this year’s senior class. The letters can be a reflection of what the students have done over the years, including funny stories, sweet memories of the past, or advice to them as they move towards life beyond high school. This is your opportunity to honor your senior in this next move into adulthood.

We are encouraging parents, family members, and friends to write as many notes or letters as they

would like. These letters will be collected throughout the next few weeks and given to seniors at

graduation practice on Tuesday, May 21st. The letters may be postcards, small notes, or even typed

documents.

Please see the instructions below on how to send in Senior Letters.

Senior Baccalaureate 2024! Kick off to Graduation Week!

This is an interfaith celebration that showcases the talent and culture of the 2024 Senior Class on Saturday, May 18th from 11am-12pm at 12Stone Church (Duluth). All SENIORS and families are invited to this complimentary event!

Seniors wear gown, stoles, and cords for the first time!

Senior performances | Dessert reception to follow program

RSVP: tinyurl.com/PRHSBAC2024

Questions? Email Elaine Vernon (Student Council Advisor) at elaine.vernon@gcpsk12.org or Emily Johnson (PTSA) at Johnsonemily0427@gmail.com

Senior families, it is strongly recommended that every senior joins the Google Classroom. Each senior was sent an invitation to their School Gmail. This is where information about graduation, events, and other important opportunities will be posted! This is your chance to stay updated and participate in your senior year! Seniors, make sure you share the information on the Google classroom with your families.

Senior Yard Signs are not part of senior dues and can be purchased on MyPaymentsPlus for $25.

PRHS is excited to announce each graduate will have 10 tickets. There will be no extra tickets due to max capacity of the arena.

Definition: Google Classroom is a blended learning platform developed by Google for educational institutions that aims to simplify creating, distributing, and grading assignments. The primary purpose of Google Classroom is to streamline the process of sharing files between teachers and students.

Many Peachtree Ridge teachers use Google Classroom in their classrooms to distribute, monitor, collect students' digital work.

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Follow the GCPS Student Tech Tips Playlist for Tech Tips for more information about student Chromebooks. We will highlighted different videos below.

The video below highlights using a Master Slide in Google Slides.

Go to PTSA Store to purchase a membership for $10. This is a new PTSA webstore.

The PRHS PTSA is thrilled to announce that we will be sponsoring one scholarship for a PRHS senior this year! The value of the scholarship is $500 to be paid directly to your college/university.

See the Class of 2024 Section above for more information.

Driver's Education?

SAT/ACT Prep Classes?

Defensive Driving?

ESOL?

Summer PE/Health?

Credit Recovery?

End Zone after-school tutoring?

Facility Rental?

Contact the Community School

We have a variety of shelf-stable pantry items and some hygiene products available for families in need.

Families are welcome to come shop our CARE closet, or we can prepare bags for them. Our office is happy to have these ready for pick-up or drop-off at a family's residence or a discrete location.

Click here to request food or hygiene items.

If you would like to learn more about the CARE Closet that was started by a former PRHS family, please visit their website: https://carecloset.org/

The End Zone offers after school study space and peer tutoring. You can learn more about the End Zone on the PRHS website.

Need tutoring? Use this link to sign up for tutoring in the End Zone.

Check out the homepage of the Peachtree Ridge Website for more information from the front office at www.PeachtreeRidge.org about certificates of enrollment, drivers license documents, and transcript requests.