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Cambridge High School's Theatre Company, THE BRIDGE ENSEMBLE, is poised to be one of the strongest theatre troupes in Georgia as they head into the state convention at Columbus State University.

Technical Theatre Achievements:

• Claire Stagl (Jr.) received a Superior Rating in Stage Management for The Spitfire Grill.
• Lydia Hosfield (Jr.) received a Superior Rating in Costume Design for Beetlejuice the Musical.
• Grey Underwood (Sr.) received a Superior Rating in Costume Design for Ride the Cyclone - A Musical.
• Tyler LeeMaster (Sr.) received a Superior Rating in Costume Design for Disney's The Little Mermaid - The Musical.

With these four Superior Ratings, Cambridge High School had the most Technical Theatre Advancing entries in the state.

Performance Achievements:

• Nyla Turner (Sr.) received a Superior Rating in Solo Musical for performing "NOTHING" from A Chorus Line.
• Addison Mynatt (Jr.) received a Superior Rating in Solo Musical for performing "SEE I'M SMILING" from The Last Five Years.
• Mackenzie Marks (Sr.) and Eliza Taylor (Sr.) received a Superior Rating in Duet Musical for performing "I CAN'T LOSE YOU" from Disney's Frozen - The Musical.

In addition to these National Advancing Superior Ratings, Madison Dolin's film Delusions of Grandeur was selected for screening at the state convention.

Furthermore, our 2024 State Champion Quiz Bowl Team will be defending their title as they compete in the Final Four.

National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be acknowledged in Fulton County Schools this week to focus public attention on the unique contribution of our school counselors and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.

Be sure to show appreciation to our Cambridge Counselors this week!

3rd Ascent will be on Campus tomorrow, Thursday, February 6, to take Letter Jacket and Class Ring orders.

• Jackets - Payment if full or a deposit of $150 required. Cash, Credit Card, or Check. Students should bring their "Letter", and any other patches they want the Letter Jacket.
• Rings - Payment in full or deposit of $100 for Ultrium or $200 for precious metals.

On Tuesday, February 11, we will host our feeder middle schools on a school tour. Due to this event, we will hold B2 (advisement) first thing in the morning, and the bell schedule for the remainder of the day will be affected. Please see our bell schedule for February 11 below.

Advisement First Bell Schedule

Returning students for the 2025-2026 school year received their Course Request Verification on Monday. Completed forms are due to Bridge West by 3:30 p.m. on February 7, 2025.

Step-by-step information, timelines, and instructions to guide your student through registration can be found at Course Selection and Resources (2025-2026) and through the presentation attached below. Any required forms can be found on this page under 'Required Forms." Counselors are available in the cafeteria during both lunches this week to address any questions your student may have.

Students are advised to consult the Cambridge 2025-2026 Curriculum Guide to learn about their course selections for the upcoming academic year. Each student is responsible for thoroughly investigating and considering courses of interest.

This year, the GADOE requires all schools to perform mandatory, anonymous surveys of their students, teachers, staff, and families. The survey completion rate will be used to determine school climate star ratings (if we do not hit the required percentage of over 71%, we will lose a star).

While this may seem trivial, climate star ratings are how people outside our community view us and may influence families moving into our school zone. Please take a moment to complete the survey. Currently, we are at 23.1% complete for the Family Survey—THANK YOU to the 370 families who have already completed it! For those of you who have not done so yet, THANK YOU (in advance) for supporting us in this work.

Is your student still figuring out their future? Cannot decide on a college major? Does not know what career to pursue? Yes? Yes? And yes?

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) can help students take steps now toward finding a career that’s right for them. Students can explore their interests, expand their horizons, realize their strengths and dreams, and start opening doors to their future.

Students can participate in the ASVAB Career Exploration Program on March 13, 2025. The program is free! Parents or guardians must register their child for the ASVAB testing. Students will miss part of the school day to complete the testing. All students participating will have their attendance marked as "School Activity" in Infinite Campus.

ASVAB is only available for 10th through 12th graders. The registration deadline is March 6. Please click here to register your child.

To offer support to students applying for dual enrollment, help sessions will be offered on the following days during both lunch periods, outside the cafeteria:

Daily: Tuesday, February 4 through Friday, February 7

Wednesdays:

February 19

February 26

March 12

March 19

March 26

Students can also get help with course selection during this time for the first and second verification processes.

Take free college courses this summer! Students can engage in summer enrichment by taking advantage of free college courses offered through Georgia's Dual Enrollment program. Summer dual enrollment courses can help students get ahead and earn both college and high school credit.

For more information on Dual Enrollment, visit Academics > Dual Enrollment.

Seniors with an overall numeric average of 88 (GPA, weighted, calculated through the first semester of the senior year) or higher are deemed Honor Graduates and qualify to purchase an honor cord to wear at Graduation. Please verify your GPA on your transcript in Infinite Campus. Transcripts can be found under 'Documents, Unofficial Transcript.'

Honor Cords are designated as follows:

• Summa Cum Laude for a numeric average of 96 or higher,
• Magna Cum Laude for a numeric average of 92 or higher, or
• Cum Laude for a numeric average of 88 or higher.

Note that the reported GPA on the transcript does not round up for Honor Cord eligibility. A senior must have a GPA of 88 or higher.

Honor Cords purchased by March 21, 2025, will be distributed with caps and gowns on March 27 during both lunches. Please note that all orders will be verified, and non-qualified senior orders cannot be refunded.

Purchase Honor Cord for Eligible Senior

This is what we know right now:

• The Cambridge High School Class of 2025 will graduate at Ameris Bank Amphitheater on Monday, May 19, at 2:00 pm.
• The last day for Seniors is Friday, May 16.
• Cap and Gown distribution is set for March 27 during both lunches.

Additional venue information, the rehearsal date, ticket information, senior walks, and events will be sent out as soon as they are finalized through student announcements (Cambridge Headlines), the parent weekly newsletter, and posted to Students & Families > Seniors and Graduation. or through the feature on the front of our website: www.cambridgehs.org.

Through the Georgia Scholar program, GaDOE identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life. Each Georgia Scholar receives a diploma seal for their diploma and, new this year, a graduation cord. Georgia Scholar is a recognition-only program, no scholarship funds are associated with this program.

The 2025 Georgia Scholar Program application window is open until March 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Georgia public—or private-school seniors may apply, provided they meet all the criteria outlined by the Georgia Scholar Program. For more information and to apply, visit the Georgia Department of Education—Georgia Scholar or download the Student Application Guide.

Note that your counselor and Principal Agans must sign the School Verification Form by February 26, 2025.

Tickets are now on sale for $100 on GoFan. For more information Student Activities.

Led by current cadets, Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) is a week-long immersion into the academic, military, and social life of a West Point cadet. At SLE, you will explore West Point from all angles, including our high-tech educational facilities, team-building athletic activities, and realistic military training. Applications for the Summer Leaders Experience open February 15, 2025. For more information, visit West Point Summer Leaders Experience.

The Kennesaw State University Open House offers students the opportunity to learn more about their major and their desired field of study. They will also receive information on Admissions Requirements and Financial Aid and hear from current KSU students.

In addition, be sure to experience a complimentary lunch in the award-winning University Dining (for up to three visitors), along with the opportunity to participate in a walking tour of the campus and see a model room in one of the residence halls.

Open House is hosted on both campuses on different days. You and your student are encouraged to sign up for the campus that hosts their major, as this will allow them to gain the most knowledge about their KSU experience. For more information and to register, visit Kennesaw State University Open House.

In 2024, Fulton County Schools' Chief of Finance was honored with the prestigious ASBO International Eagle Award, generously sponsored by Equitable, a leading financial services company. In recognition of this achievement, Mr. Dereef launched the Dereef College Scholarship Program to support the next generation of leaders.

The program will award one-time $1,000 scholarships to five outstanding students from Fulton County Schools who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in business or education at institutions such as Clark Atlanta University, Tulane University, or any other accredited institution.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Senior students from Fulton County Schools
• Intending to pursue an undergraduate degree in business or education

Application Deadline:

• All applications must be submitted by March 15, 2025

To apply, see the application attached below.

American Legion Unit 201 awards three scholarships each year to qualified applicants. All scholarships are $1000.

• All College-bound High School seniors are eligible to compete for these scholarships.

• The Auxiliary will determine the amount of each scholarship.
• Your counselor or other school-assigned representative must approve the application.
• All applications must be returned no later than April 15, 2025.
• Applications may be duplicated as required.
• Completed applications should be mailed to:
  Ellen Terrell-Youngblood
  123 Sedalia Ct.
  Alpharetta, GA 30009
  eftot57@gmail.com
• All questions or concerns may be directed to: Ellen Terrell-Youngblood, 678.462.9003

The National CCAA First-Year Scholarship is awarded to 16 randomly selected students from various geographic regions who attend one of our 117 member institutions in fall 2025. The scholarship was established to celebrate and promote Catholic higher education, and the National CCAA Board of Directors is pleased to help support students' transition to college.

For more information and to apply visit the National CCAA First-Year Scholarship.

The MARC scholarship program focuses on current high school seniors who have relocated into the Atlanta area sometime between grade 9 (after completion of 8th grade) and grade 12. The one-time award of $2,500 will be presented to an area high school senior in 2025. The award will be sent directly to the college of choice that the student will attend to assist with tuition, etc. Student must attend college in Fall 2025 to receive the scholarship. In addition, the winning application will automatically be nominated for a secondary scholarship opportunity awarded by the Worldwide Employee Relocation Council (WERC) Foundation. MARC will select the scholarship winner based on the strength of their total application package The student will be evaluated on:

• Academic performance (as illustrated in their transcripts)
• Extra-curricular activities (to be provided with the application), and
• Their essay addresses the way they handled the challenges associated with relocating to a new area and a new high school.
  
  

If you have questions, please contact your counselor. The deadline is Friday, February 28, 2025.

Transition Services is holding a Resource Fair to connect families with valuable resources to support the transition of our Community-Based Education students from school to adulthood.

February 18, 2025 - Riverwood International Charter School

February 19, 2025 - Benjamin Banneker High School

For more information and to register, download the flyers below.