PRHS Ridge News Issue #7

November 1, 2024-2025

Issue #7

November 5: Digital Learning Day (Election Day)
November 4-8: Georgia Apply to College Week
November 13: Freshman Parent Night
November 15: Quarter 2 Midpoint

November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break

GCPS Calendar

The halfway mark for Q2 is on November 15th, 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.

Quarter 2/Semester 1 will end December 20.

Current Dual Enrollment students: You do NOT need to set up a meeting. Check your GCPS email for direction on how to submit your spring schedule.

Daylight Savings time ends on Sunday, Nov. 3rd at 2AM.

Monday 11/4

• Mini College Fair during all lunches (commons)
• Financial Aid Info Session 2:15 - 3:00PM (E110 - the hub)

• Seniors apply to college! All first floor labs will be open during blocks 1, 3, & 4 for assistance
• College Application Essay Workshop 2:15-3:00PM (A105, A111, A114)

• College & Career Fair during all lunches (E110 - the hub)

Friday 11/8

• 2nd block: Seniors can apply to college in designated labs

• Wear your college swag!
  
• Winners will be announced

Register for activities with this link. Students who sign-up and participate in 2 or more events will be entered into a drawing to win a Chick-fil-A or Starbucks gift card.

Ridge Performing Arts presents Rapunzel

November 7-9 at 7:00 PM

November 10 at 4:00 PM
Tickets are $10 cash only at the door or venmo @ridgeperformingarts

From November 4-9, Prom tickets will be ON SALE for $65.

• Prom 2025 will be on Saturday, April 26 at Gas South
• Juniors and Seniors are eligible to purchase Prom tickets
• Two tickets can be purchased under one PRHS student ID number
• Tickets will be available on GoFan starting November 4, 2024
• PRHS Student ID number is the ACCESS CODE to purchase tickets
• Guests must be between 14-20 years old

Tickets are limited, so purchase early!

If you have any questions, please email Elaine Vernon at elaine.vernon@gcpsk12.org

This month, on October 7th, Peachtree Ridge High School hosted one half of the annual Gwinnett County Marching Band Exhibition. We were honored to host over 3,000+ students, staff, families, and spectators alike here at the Ridge. GCPS TV stopped by to give our band director, Mrs. Briana Curtis, a student of ours, Vincent Tran and finally our Fine Arts Coordinator for the County, Mr. David DuBose, an interview pertaining to the event. In addition to the interview covering the event, it also touches on topics like what marching band is, why we like hosting events like this and what marching band means to people. Our student and parent volunteers were incredible in making this event a huge success and a great highlight for our band program as a whole.

See the Video Segment Here

A big thank you to the Peachtree Ridge staff and students for making this year's Trunk or Treat a huge success. The school could not host such a large event with out the help of our community providing "trunks", candy, and student volunteers. Trunk or Treat really embodies the idea of One Ridge. Thank you for the community support.

Link to Application

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

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, November 11th.

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!

Lincoln Tech

Georgia Southwestern State University
*see details in the bar above.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

6:30- 7:30pm

PRHS Theater

Students & parents of the Class of 2028 are invited to attend our in-person Freshman meeting! This is an opportunity for families to learn the fundamentals of high school, college, and post-secondary planning.

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.

September

Ava Casey - Volleyball

Darnell Kelly – Football

Coach Hayden Holllingsworth - Softball

Use this Rank One Link to see all sport schedules.

Sophomore Natalia Amescua, who holds a school record in the 200 IM (Individual Medley), currently is a GDP Super 6 Swimmer. Read more in the article below (subscription needed).

https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/sports/prep/2024-25-gwinnett-daily-post-super-six-girls-swimming-and-diving/article_92066962-8cc3-11ef-9d52-1752117cb515.html

The event is a unique conference that aims to provide student-athletes and their families with tools and insights that go beyond sports performance. Interested students and families can learn more about registration, the conference schedule, and speakers at btcathletes.com.

Shiloh High School

January 11th

8AM-4PM

Grades 6-12th

Cost $20 for students, $10 for parents

The Peachtree Ridge Winterguard auditions are coming up! Please join us in the band room on November 11th-13th from 5PM-7PM. Email peachtreeridgeguards@gmail.com for more information!

Complete interest forms

The Peachtree Ridge High School Marching band attended the Collins Hill "Eagles Nest Invitational" on Oct. 19th. They competed against 17 bands of all shapes and sizes. They placed SECOND in our division (1A - 3A bands | Silver division) and we managed to pull off FOURTH overall in the entire competition. (Divisions are based on band size, the more As, the bigger the band).

Robo Lions competed against 40 of the best teams from across the state at the Georgia Robotics Invitational Tournament and Showcase (GRITS). They fought extremely hard and placed second.

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.

• November 2024
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• August 2024
• July 2024

AI is rapidly impacting the workforce, society, and even education. GCPS students and staff must be future-ready by understanding AI and demonstrating responsible and ethical use of AI. This guide is meant to communicate the principles we honor when making decisions around AI use and provide practical guidance and expectations. As AI evolves, the guidance around its use will as well. We believe that AI use should always include human oversight, including inquiry, reflection, insight, and empowerment. AI can be a useful tool to augment and enhance our work and learning, but humans must be in the loop regarding use and decision-making. We believe that an important element of future readiness for the GCPS community is to be responsible, ethical, and critical when leveraging AI tools.
Each newsletter will have more information about GCPS Human-Centered Approach to AI.

Learn more about GCPS AI Position

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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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

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

When does class meet?

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 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.