PRHS Ridge News Issue 2

August 25, 2023-2024

Issue #2

August 29 & 30: Underclassman Pictures

September 4: Labor Day (School Holiday)

September 14: Senior Parent Night/Financial Aid Night

September 15: Digital Learning Day

GCPS Calendar

1. View and sign required orientation documents on mypaymentsplus (MPP). Save time by completing these documents online. After signing in to your MPP account, the required documents will populate first. Do not "skip" this important step. If you accidentally click "Skip Now", you can also find these important links under "Documents" on MPP. Click the blue links to acknowledge all of your back-to-school documents including GCPS and Peachtree Ridge Handbooks, Conduct and Behavior Code Agreements, Media Release and Extracurricular Activities acknowledgment forms. Free and Reduced Meal applications, Attendance Protocol, PTSA Membership options can also be found on MPP.
   
   
2. Clubs, Donations ,and Contributions in support of Peachtree Ridge - After completing the required school documents, you will see Peachtree Ridge's "Suggested Events and Activities". Thanks in advance for any support you may be able to provide in support of teaching and learning here at the Ridge. Clubs that are accepting members can also be found under "Events and Activities".

This is year three of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC), a unique opportunity for middle and high school students to share their feedback, experiences, and perspectives on various issues affecting students, schools, and communities with Superintendent Dr. Calvin J. Watts.

Students will find the application for the 2023-24 SSAC in the Student Portal from August 09-27, 2023.

The application includes questions about their ideas for improving the school experience for all students, and how we can collectively address challenges facing our students and schools. In addition, the application outlines the expectations of those wishing to serve.

Two students from each school will be selected based on their completed applications, and alternate members from each school will also be identified.

Learn more and find meeting dates here: https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/35420

Underclass Portraits are August 29 and 30 during First Block Classes.

PRHS Student Council would like to invite you to celebrate Peachtree Ridge’s Homecoming

2023! Homecoming Celebrations include spirit week, the Homecoming Game against Meadow

Creek, and the Homecoming Dance. Please see below for information about each event.

Homecoming Spirit Week: September 18th- 22nd

All students and Staff are encouraged to dress up and show their spirit each day! Themes are as

follows.

Monday

Twin day: twin with someone

Tuesday

Teachers and students swap day: Teachers dress as students and students dress as teachers

Wednesday

Barbie vs. Oppenheimer day: Wear a pink outfit in honor of the Barbie movie or a black outfit in honor of the Oppenheimer movie

Thursday

BBQ dad vs. Soccer mom: dress up in an outfit that resembles a dad grilling or a mom watching their kid’s soccer game

Friday

Grade-level colors: Each grade wears a different color

9th grade- white

10th grade- black

Homecoming Game: Friday, September 22nd 7:30 pm

Peachtree Ridge Lions will face off against the Meadowcreek Mustangs starting at 7:30 pm.

During Halftime, join us for the presentation of the PRHS Homecoming Court and the crowing

of this year’s Homecoming King and Queen.

Homecoming Dance: Saturday, September 23rd

8-11 pm @ Peachtree Ridge High School

Tickets are available on GoFan.co for $30 now until September 17th. Tickets increase to $35

after September 17th until the night of the dance. 1500 tickets are available for sale, once

we reach 1500 we cannot sell any more tickets. Attire is semi-formal.

• Need student ID to purchase ticket
• Students will need PHOTO ID to check in
• Student may purchase 1 guest ticket
• Guests must be 14-20 years of age

This October our 10th grade students will be given the opportunity to take the PSAT for free at Peachtree Ridge High School. We can also administer the test to 9th grade students for a fee. Currently, we are focusing on students and their accommodations. Below is important information if you would like to submit a request for accommodations for your student.

1. Create an account on college board: https://www.collegeboard.org/
2. Notify the college board that you would like your child to receive accommodations.
3. Fill out this form: https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/21-22-Consent-Form-for-Accommodations-Request.pdf
4. Email the college board accommodations request form to Mrs. Ashley McClam at Peachtree Ridge High School: Ashley.McClam@gcpsk12.org
1. Registering for accommodations does not guarantee accommodations will be approved by the college board.
2. All accommodations will be fully implemented by Peachtree Ridge High School upon approval.
3. If you have any questions, please call SSD Coordinator Ashley McClam at 678-512-6055.

Due to the expiration of USDA waivers, student meals will now be charged based on individual student eligibility. Breakfast cost $1.50; lunch cost $2.50. Therefore, families need to complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application in order to qualify for Free or Reduced-Prices meal benefits as soon as possible. Confirmed eligibility for free & reduced-price meals ensures access to many benefits beyond school meals such as free SAT/ACTs, free college application, and additional technology for schools.We encourage every family to complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application as your eligibility does not automatically transfer each year. Check the status of your application here. The reduced costs are also free this year for breakfast and lunch.

STUDENTS, PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN SOMEONE ELSE'S PARKING SPACE OR FACULTY LOT!

Your car will result in getting Booted and a $50.00 fee must be paid to get it removed.

Boot Fee is paid directly on MyPaymentsPlus and they are removed Monday - Friday no later than 3:15 pm.

TO REPORT A VEHICLE PARKED IN YOUR SPOT, FOLLOW THESE STEPS:

1. ​ Park your vehicle in spaces 488-494 facing Old Peachtree Road by the school sign.

2. Scan the QR Code on the "Student Parking Violation" signs posted in the parking lot and throughout the school and report using this form.

www.scholasticimages.com as the 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.

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!

Also, mark your calendar for upcoming events!

Senior Parent Night (6:00 pm)/Financial Aid Night (7:15 pm) on September 14, 2023.

Junior Parent Night (6:30 pm) on October 25, 2023. We hope to see you at these events.

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.

2023 Peachtree Ridge Lions Football Preview

Lanier, Peachtree Ridge enjoy promising starts to 2023

Beginning Friday August 18th, Peachtree Ridge Athletics will institute a Clear Bag Policy for all Home football games. This is an effort to increase our safety and security at our Athletic events at Peachtree Ridge. These similar practices have been introduced at major sporting events and concerts across the country the past several years and we want to ensure that we are doing our best to keep everyone safe at Peachtree Ridge High School.

Peachtree Ridge cross country teams win Loganville Christian Academy Invitational read more about the wins at Gwinnett Prep Sports

PRHS has Spirit Guard for Middle Schoolers to learn color guard skills for high school. You can catch the spirt guard at home football games in the stand behind the color guard and on the field at the end of the half-time show for the fight song.

Hispanic Organization Promoting Education first meeting is Aug. 29.

You belong here. Always have. Always will.

Senior dues will be collected through Scholastic Images more information to come.

Scholastic Images

You and your student are invited to Senior Parent Night/Financial Aid Night.

Where: PRHS Theater

Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Senior Parent Night presentation

Time: 7:10 pm to 8:00 pm - Financial Aid Night presentation

The PRHS Counseling Office looks forward to seeing you!

Make-up sessions for yearbook pictures with Magic Moments will be Monday, September 11 and 18 in the HUB (E-110) after school until 4:45pm.

Magic Moments Photography

Go to YearbookOrderCenter.com to create your Senior Ad. PRHS school code is 25659.

Ad Deadline is Oct. 16.

Definition: A Chromebook is a laptop that runs Chrome OS operating system that primarily allows access to the internet. GCPS issues Chromebooks for all high school students to use at school and at home. Students should bring their Chromebooks (charged) everyday to school.

Please make sure your student has signed the Chromebook AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) in their StudentVUE.

Need More? Checkout the GCPS Student 1:1 Support website.

Follow the GCPS 1:1 Resource Playlist for Tech Tips for more information about student Chromebooks. We will highlighted different videos below.

The video below is about customizing different settings within their Chrome browser.

Go to PTSA Store to purchase a membership for $10.

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

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.