PRHS Ridge News Issue 4

September 20th, 2024-2025

Issue #4

September 25: Reflections Contest Deadline

October 8 & 9: Quarter 1 Final Exams

October 10-14: Fall Break

October 29th: PSAT (School Day Administration)

GCPS Calendar

Because we are on the block system, Peachtree Ridge has final exams four times a year: October 8 & 9, December 19 & 20, March 12 & 13, and May 20 & 21. Final exams are half days due to the importance of the assessments and to provide students with ample studying time. Students will arrive at school during regular hours, but they will leave at 11:20. The busses will take them home at this time. Also, we do not serve lunch on these days. Final Exams cannot be given early. Please remind your students that they need to bring their Chromebook fully charged for final exams.

Tuesday 10/8

1st Block Exams: 7:10 - 9:10

2nd Block Exams: 9:20 - 11:20

Wednesday 10/9

3rd Block Exams: 7:10 - 9:10

4th Block Exams: 9:20 - 11:20

Maxwell and Grayson students should refer to the email from Ms. Porter about their schedule for final exam days.

Gwinnett County Public Schools utilizes several tools to ensure that student performance is communicated effectively to families. ParentVue is one tool that allows parents to view students' grades and attendance. If your child is struggling in a class, please view with your child their teachers’ eCLASS page to view supplemental materials and tutoring schedule. Additionally, please email or use ParentSquare to communicate with your child’s teacher. Early communication and support are critical for student success.

The PSAT is administered once a year nationwide. The administration date for the 2024 PSAT is Tuesday, October 29th, 2024. This is a great assessment to get a baseline of expected performance for the SAT that many students will take. Peachtree Ridge (through a grant from the Georgia Department of Education) offers the PSAT FREE OF CHARGE to all 10th and 11th graders . All 10th and 11th graders are automatically registered.

9th grader interested in taking the PSAT?

If you are interested in taking the PSAT, registration for this assessment is done on the MYPAYMENTSPLUS.com website. Students may register as a LATE REGISTRANT (pending enough materials) on the MYPAYMENTSPLUS site through September 20th at a cost of $25.

More information about the PSAT can be found on the Assessment Page of the PRHS website under the Nationally Standardized Assessments tab.

Starting this week Peachtree Ridge will be having PRIDE two days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) in preparation for Lion Time starting in Quarter 2. More information will come explaining Lion Time soon.

Please congratulate the PRHS Teacher of the Year: Jeremey Muyres!

Please congratulate the CTE Student of the year

Doussou Sylla

Please also congratulate the other finalists: Abram Sumilat and Caleb Toledo.

Come support the PRHS Bands and have some great food.

Magic Moments will host makeups on October 1 during first block and all lunches. Pictures can be preordered at https://www.magicmomentphotography.com/highschool-yearbook.

Yearbooks can be ordered at yearbookordercenter.com #25659. Order by January 31to be guaranteed a copy.

JOIN PRHS PTSA!!!

Why join the PTSA?

PTSA offers all parents and caregivers the opportunity to be engaged in their child's potential. Being a member of PTSA means that you are part of a powerful association and action plan that is focused on programs and initiatives that strengthen your child's education PTSA membership and dues support your child by funding essential educational and curriculum needs; advocating on behalf of children and educators at the local, state and national levels; and building an inclusive school community for all families. Join PTSA for your child because increasing our membership, even by one, makes it possible to provide important educational resources, speak up on important issues and create a stronger school community.

Who can join?

Parents, students, and teachers aren't the only ones that can join the PTSA. Did you know grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, and even business owners can join the PTSA as well. There is no limit to how many family members, friends, or business owners can join. Active involvement in the PTSA allows you to stay informed about the school polices and initiatives, ensuring your voice is heard. Please consider joining today.

See important information (including the next meeting on Sept. 26) in the PTSA newsletter section below.

Call of Reflections Entries: This year's theme is Accepting Imperfection. Deadline for entries is September 25th.

www.scholasticimages.com

Please visit the Scholastic Images website for your custom Class Rings, Letter Jackets, Senior Packages, and Personalized Announcement orders!

Scholastic Images will be on campus throughout the year during lunches. The next date is Monday, October 21st.

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!

Emory University, University of Alabama, and Georgia Southwestern State University

Junior Parents: Mark your calendar! Junior Parent Night is scheduled for Tuesday, October 29, 2024, starting at 6:30 pm in the PRHS Theater. Important information for you and your student will be shared! We look forward to seeing you there! PRHS Counseling Team

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.

August

AJ Muhammad – Softball

Seyon Bell – Football

Coach Joe Harrington - Football

Use this Rank One Link to see fall sport schedules.

Tennis Student Interest Meeting October 23rd in D223 at 2:20pm.

September 25th

6:00PM

PRHS Theater

$10 ticket

Sign up to participate here

Please see the links below to keep up to date on all important senior dates, events, and announcements. There will be a monthly Senior Newsletter as well as the senior website and the senior google classroom.

• August 2024
• July 2024

The FINAL Senior Picture opportunity is October 5 at Mountainview High School from 10 -2. This is the absolute last chance to take a Senior Portrait for the yearbook.

When working in your Google Drive it is important to organize your files into folder to make them easier to find. Keeping your files organized not only helps your find them later, but also helps when you eventually graduate and need to export important documents that you will want to save for the future.

Learn more about organizing your Google apps in the video below.

Follow the GCPS Student Tech Tips Playlist for Tech Tips for more information about student Chromebooks.

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

Parents, students, and teachers aren't the only ones that can join the PTSA. Did you know grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, and even business owners can join the PTSA as well. There is no limit to how many family members, friends, or business owners can join. Active involvement in the PTSA allows you to stay informed about the school polices and initiatives, ensuring your voice is heard. Please consider joining today.

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End Zone after-school tutoring?

Facility Rental?

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Learn more about writing your college essays and navigating the college application process.

Calling all GCPS Seniors! The 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar Program (USPS) nomination window is open for recognizing and honoring seniors for their academic achievements. In June 2025, selected students will receive a presidential medallion commemorating their success. Students can learn more about this program at www.gadoe.org/USPS and apply between September 2 – November 1, 2024, by 5 PM:

• Nomination Form: 2025 USPS Nomination Form
• Required Verification Forms: Click Here
• Student Informational Brochure: Click Here
• U.S. Presidential Scholars website: Click Here

The United States Senate Youth​ Program, established in 1962 by U.S. Senate Resolution, is an esteemed educational initiative offering high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of the American political process. Each year, two students from each state are selected as delegates and participate in Washington Week. Delegates receive a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship from the Hearst Foundation to an accredited United States college or university undergraduate program of their choice. Scholarship funds are paid directly to the college or university on the​ student's behalf.

Students can access the 2025 USSYP Application and the required verification forms online. The application deadline is September 30 @ 5 PM.

Click on the button below for more information.

Peachtree Ridge Community School has five different sessions of Driver's Ed schedule for the 24-25 school year.

When does class meet?

Session 1 - Oct 16-Nov 4 - Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-8 PM in B206

10/16, 10/21, 10/23, 10/28, 10/30, 11/4

Session 2 - Jan 21-Feb 6 - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-8 PM in B206

1/21, 1/23, 1/28, 1/30, 2/4, 2/6

Session 3 - Mar 17-Apr 2 - Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-8 PM in B206

3/17, 3/19, 3/24, 3/26, 3/31, 4/2

Session 4 - June 2-5- Monday-Wednesday, 8AM-4PM, Thursday, 8AM-2PM, in B206

Session 5 - July 14-17 Monday-Wednesday, 8AM-4PM, Thursday, 8AM-2PM, in B206

Do I need to attend every class to earn credit for Driver's Ed?

YES! You must be present at ALL classes to earn credit.

What should I bring to class?

You will need to bring a pencil, water bottle, and dinner or a snack.

What is the deadline to register?

Please see MPP for each session’s deadlines.

When do I get to practice driving?

Students must complete 30-hours of classroom learning, log 20 hours of driving time with a parent, and be comfortable behind the wheel, BEFORE driving time can be scheduled. Driving times are based on instructor and student availability and are scheduled on a first-response basis. We strive to complete driving with students within 120 days from course completion.

What does the class cost?

$450 - in-person class plus 6 hours driving, $385 - 6 hours driving ONLY Additional driving time may be scheduled for $65/hour.

What if I have additional questions?

Contact nina.hidalgo@gcpsk12.org or visit www.gcpsk12.org/Page/26555.

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. The End Zone opens Monday, August 12 and will be open Monday-Thursday, 2:30-4:30pm. We also have our End Zone Weightlifting program in the Lions' Den.

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.