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October 14 and 15

Fall Break

The school is closed

October 16

Teacher Professional Development Day

School Holiday for students

Friday - will be a Regular B2 due to testing. Students report to their B2 classroom

Students who missed taking the PSAT on Tuesday, October 8, will make up the test today. Students should report to their first-period class on Friday, where they will receive a pass to their testing location. Testing will begin at 8:45 a.m. Note: there is no make-up for students who missed taking the SAT. For questions, contact Dr. Karschnik at karschnikj@fultonschools.org.

November 22, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., is the In-Person College Fair For Fall 2024 at North Springs High School. College admission counselors will be on hand to answer questions and provide information in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Students interested in attending can sign up for the field trip to North Springs and register for the college fair at the link below. The deadline to submit field trip permission forms and to register is October 23, 2024. Forms should be submitted to Bridge West.

In-Person College Fair for Fall 2024 - Field Trip

Come visit the cafeteria for some tastes of the Caribbean next week. Enter for chances to win prizes on Instagram. One lucky lunch participation winner drawn Today!

During Bullying Prevention Month this week, we are reminded to Stand Up for Others.

When you see someone being bullied, be brave and Stand Up for them. Bullies have been known to back off when others stand up. If you don't feel safe, get the help of an adult immediately. Be part of the solution, not the problem!

Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide call to action to educate communities about their roles in bullying prevention and to raise awareness of this issue. #FCSBEKIND

Our French students will explore France and experience the culture firsthand for the next two weeks as they head off to Lycee Parc De Vilgenis, France.

Cambridge High School’s Theatre Company, THE BRIDGE ENSEMBLE, will be producing a musical about healing and hope, The Spitfire GrillI, as their GHSA One Act Play entry, this year. The story follows a young woman, Percy, who seeks refuge in the quaint town of Gilead, Wisconsin, after being released from prison. While she turns to the town in the hopes of finding redemption, her arrival forces Hannah, the owner of The Spitfire and matriarch of the community, to confront her own past and forces not only her, but Gilead, to seek and find redemption itself. Last year, THE BRIDGE ENSEMBLE took home the State Championship in the GHSA 5A Conference, and believes they have another contender on their hands for 4A. Our school performances are November 1st, 2nd, and 4th at 7pm, and November 2nd at 2pm. For more information about this production and tickets, visit our website: www.cambridgetheatre.org, or reach out to Mr. Kelley: kelleyc1@fultonschools.org

Cambridge will hold the 2nd Annual Holiday Extravaganza on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. We are looking for students and clubs who would like to volunteer for service hours or participate by leading an activity, selling Cambridge Gear, or volunteering as a group to help.

• If you would like to volunteer, please provide your name and the best email address to reach you.
• If your club or student organization would like to set up an activity at the event or volunteer that evening for service hours, please complete the form below by October 31. 2024.

Student Organization Sign-up

The Boys Basketball Program is hosting a tryout meeting for students who missed the first basketball tryout meeting, this Thursday, October 10 during B2, in Coach Akin's classroom room 2.808. Any student interested in trying out for the program must turn in a tryout packet to Coach Akin or Coach Hollingsworth Tuesday, October 15.

In order for any student to tryout they must have:

• Turned in a signed Basketball Tryout Form
• Turned in the Cambridge Academic/Behavior Progress Report. The Cambridge Academic/Behavior Progress Reports will be available for pickup on Thursday, October 10.

If you have questions about the tryout process, see Coach Akin in room 2.808.

Along with the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, GPB has been campaigning for driver safety for nine years. The mission is to help new drivers understand the dangers that come with the privilege. Distracted driving is an issue that plagues our roads. Students can play a part in eliminating distracting driving by making a 30-second Public Service Announcement about the dangers of driving distracted and entering it in the Heads-Up Georgia video contest. Submissions close November 10 and the grand prize winner will receive an Apple MacBook Pro, and the second and third place winners will each receive an Apple iPad.

For more information and to enter visit GPB.org/Heads-up-Georgia.

Come test your leadership skills and climb to new heights at UNG's semiannual National Leadership Challenge Weekend on Friday, November 1st - Sunday, November 3rd, 2024. NLC is a great opportunity to experience what life is like as a member of the Corps of Cadets as it is hosted by our current cadets. Get a chance for an action-packed weekend of outdoor obstacles and team-building exercises with students from all over the country. Registration is limited and only open to high school seniors, juniors, and sophomores.

Limited spots are still available for the November 1-3, 2024, National Leadership Challenge Weekend. Don't miss out - sign up today!

To Sign Up

Do you have your Student ID? All students are required to have their ID on and visible at all times. For more information, or if you need a replacement, visit Student IDs.

All Juniors and their parents/guardians are invited to make an appointment with their assigned counselor to review senior year classes and answer questions. To make an appointment:

• Use the specific link (below) assigned to the student's counselor to schedule the meeting.
• Each family can schedule one appointment per student.
  
• If an appointment is not scheduled, counselors will call in the student for an individual meeting.
  

To make an appointment and for more information on Junior Planning and required Junior Tasks, visit Junior Planning.

Cambridge High School is happy to offer the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test to 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students. ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude test, and the program provides tools to help students learn more about career exploration and planning in both the civilian and military workplace. The test can also help students interested in joining the military as it is also used for enlistment purposes.

Students in grades 10th, 11th, and 12th-grades are welcome to sign up to take the test at Cambridge High School on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 8:30 am. To register a student visit ASVAB Sign Up at Cambridge.

Students will receive a pass on Monday, December 9, as a reminder of the test. The ASVAB will take approximately two hours to complete. Students are responsible for making up any missed work in the classes. The absence will be marked as "School Activity."

The Cambridge Counselors have prepared an informational video for 9th and 10th-grade students and families that reviews graduation requirements, post-secondary planning, HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarships, and how to make the most of high school. We hope this tool provides valuable information on how to help students be prepared for a successful high school career and plan for options after high school.

After viewing the video, if you have questions for our counselors, please submit them to this form. The form will be available through October 31, 2024.

To view video and ask questions.

Returning Dual Enrollment Students

All returning dual enrollment students looking to take a college class during the spring term must complete the Dual Enrollment Student Advisement Form. This form is due to the Cambridge Counseling Department (Bridge West) by November 1, 2024, or earlier. Visit the Dual Enrollment Returning Student Advisement Form - to view and download the form.

First-Time Dual Enrollment Students

Students taking a Dual Enrollment course for the first time must complete the Fulton County Schools' Dual Enrollment Contract. The contract is also due Cambridge Counseling by November 1, 2024, or earlier. Visit the FCS Dual Enrollment Contract - to view and download the form.

For a list of Cambridge Clubs, visit www.cambridgehs.org > Activities > Clubs and Organizations

Application Deadlines

When completing college applications, seniors must remember that counselors and teachers require ten school days (not including weekends or holidays) to submit college recommendations, transcripts, and other forms. For an October 15, 2024, deadline, counselors need the link for Common App as soon as possible. Sending counselors a link at the last minute may not allow time to submit required documents by the deadline.

Note: UGA allows counselors ten extra days to submit required information for a senior. However, seniors must submit their application by the college's October 15, 2024, deadline.

Senior Biography

Counselors need each senior's Senior Biography sheet to write a letter of recommendation or submit forms on their behalf. This form can be found at Applying to College, along with additional information and resources for applying to college. A hardcopy form can also be found in Bridge West.

Every year, the University of North Georgia awards 42 Georgia high school Seniors full scholarships to attend the university and participate in the Corps of Cadets—the Boar’s Head Brigade. On average, they only receive 70 to 80 qualified applicants each year! The Georgia Military Service Scholarship (GMSS) pays for tuition, fees, room, meals, books, and uniforms for eight semesters, about $80,000 over four years. To learn more about the Corps and the GMSS Scholarship, visit the University of North Georgia - GMSS.

Seniors interested in attending Davidson College who demonstrate records of outstanding academic and personal impact can request to be nominated for the John M. Belk Scholarship.

Davidson is looking for students who lead, embrace challenge and change, and galvanize their peers to action. Nominations are due by October 18, 2024. If interested, please contact Ms. Evans in Bridge West.

Only 44% of our seniors have ordered their graduation package!!

Senior and Graduation Package Fee - $200, and includes:

• Custom gown, stole, cap, and tassel – new design!

• Diploma cover

• Venue fee

• Senior Class Council will sponsor and work with the senior class to determine senior events and activities.
  

In addition:

• One-stop ordering for Senior Class Council activities, graduation packages, and yearbooks!
• Early delivery of cap and gowns for senior pictures and events - projected delivery date is March 27.
• Payment plan through 3rd Ascent.

For more information and to order, visit Senior Activity and Graduation Package. The fee increases to $20 on November 1 to ensure size and on-time delivery.

• 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

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