Cambridge High School
November 29, 2023
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Final Days of Semester One
All teachers are giving an assessment on the Final Days of the semester (December 13 & 14). The type of assessment is at the teacher's discretion;
- could be a minor grade, a major grade;
- could be a quiz, test, or project;
- could be cumulative or based on the last unit of the semester.
Regardless of the type of assessment, the assessment will count towards the student's final grade of the semester. Teachers will inform students of the Final Days Assessment format.
The final day, December 15, will be a Recovery Day for students who need it based on the Final Days Assessments. Students who fail to come to Recovery Day forfeit the ability to recover the Final Days Assessment. Students who do not need Recovery will not be expected to attend.
Note:
- Final days Assessments will not be given early.
- Teachers will not give assessments on December 11 or 12 to allow students time to study and prepare for the Final Assessments.
- By board policy, there have been no preapproved absences in the last two weeks of the semester. Students are expected to be at school until the last day of the semester.
Bell Schedule:
The bell schedule for the final days of the semester can be found at the End of the Semester Bell Schedule. The last three days of the semester will be half-days, with buses pulling out at 12:45 pm.
Come by the Cambridge Agriscience & Veterinary Education building on November 30, 2023, from 5:30-7:30 pm to support our community businesses. We will have vendors with various products, such as goat milk soaps, fresh wreaths, teas, essential oils, handmade jewelry, local honey, and much more! Each vendor accepts their choice of payment; please bring multiple methods, as some may operate solely by card or cash transactions.
Drake House donations will also be collected at the December 6 Holiday Extravaganza.
Graduation Cap and Gown Order
Custom orders with the manufacturer will be submitted on December 1. All orders 3rd Ascent receives after December 1 will be fulfilled through what is available in stock. To ensure you get the size you need, please order by December 1.
Your senior’s graduation package includes their cap and gown for the commencement exercises. Our gowns are custom-made each year, and ordering by the end of this month ensures we can provide the correct size for each order. Beginning January 1, orders must be rushed, and pricing will increase.
Parent Survey - Your Opinion Matters!
Tell us about your experiences with the district and your school by filling out the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) Georgia Parent Survey required by the Georgia Department of Education. This survey provides a foundation for your school’s Climate Star rating score and is part of the CCRPI. These climate scores are an important indicator of culture and climate within each school in the district. Each school will receive a 1–5-star rating, with five stars representing an excellent school climate and one star representing a school climate most in need of improvement. The anonymous and confidential surveys will remain open through Friday, December 15.
Coming Events
Virtual AP & Pathways Night - February 5 at 6:00 pm via Teams
During this virtual meeting, students and families will learn about the numerous advanced and AP courses at Cambridge High School and our World Languages, CTAE, and Fine Arts pathways.
Rising 9th and New Students Night - February 6 at 6:00 pm at Cambridge High School
We invite all rising 9th-grade families and new students to Cambridge High School to an open house to experience what Cambridge High School has to offer.
More information to come and will be posted to CambridgeHS.org.
Student IDs
All students are required to wear their Student IDs on campus. This will eventually grow to mandated IDs at all school events. This is a safety issue. We need to be able to identify students quickly in an emergency to get them help and or reunite them with their families.
Teachers check for IDs in their classes while taking attendance. The names of students who are not wearing their IDs when attendance is called will be turned over to the administration for detention. Administrators will email parents should their child be given detention for “failure to follow the rules,” as well as the information on the date of the detention.
Students who have lost their ID may purchase a new ID in the front office for $10. We will no longer offer temporary IDs. View Student IDs for more information.
Junior Meeting with Counselor
Juniors and their parents/guardians can schedule an appointment to speak to their counselor and start planning for senior year and after graduation. Each family can schedule one appointment anytime between now and January. Student attendance is mandatory, and parents are encouraged to attend but not required.
During this 30-minute meeting, counselors and students will review graduation requirements, plan senior-year classes, and discuss post-secondary options. Students will receive a pass to attend in person, and parents/guardians are invited to join via TEAMS. If the student signs up for the appointment, it is their responsibility to share the TEAMS link with their parent/guardian so they can attend the meeting.
Note: Juniors who have not scheduled a meeting by November 30, the counselors will make an appointment for you for a date and time that is open on their calendars.
Online Course Registration - Second Semester
Returning FVS and GAVS students need to register for their second semester online class.
FVS - Infinite Campus via VECTOR
GAVS - register at Geniussis.com
Dual Enrollment
Students taking dual enrollment classes at Georgia State University-Perimeter Campus, UNG, Gwinnett Tech, Lanier Tech, Auburn, etc. (any college except Young Harris) need to submit a copy of their spring college class schedule to their counselor as soon as they enroll in classes. We need a copy by Wednesday, December 15, 2023. Please follow the college's process for registering and abide by their deadlines.
Academic Resources and Tutoring
Visit www.cambridgehs.org > Academics > Academic Resources for information on Math help sessions for students, tutoring resources, and peer tutoring.
Mock SAT or ACT
Cambridge HS students - Would you like to know where you score on the SAT or ACT test? Would you like to try out the new digital format for the SAT?
Join Best in Class for a mock SAT or ACT test on Saturday December 9th at our Johns Creek or Milton centers, starting at 12:30 PMand completing at about 3:30 PM (earlier for the SAT). This test will be followed by a private consultation to discuss how to improve your score.
The fee for this test and consultation is $75 - participants also receive a $75 voucher toward any Best in Class college test prep offerings. For more information email chrisr@bicedu.com or call 678-332-2100. To register, go to Best in Class North Atlanta.
ACT BOGO - Buy One ACT Test, Get One Free!
January 1 - 5 College Application Deadlines
Students with a January 1 through January 5, 2024, application deadline need to submit their request for transcripts and recommendation letters by December 2, 2023.
Winter Break begins, and the school and school offices will be closed, starting at 4:00 pm on December 15, 2023. Offices will remain closed until January 2, so no requests will be handled during that time. Students can continue working on college applications until the college's deadline, but counselors need the links from colleges or Common App in time to get the documents submitted before the beginning of Winter Break.
Please keep the following in mind and plan ahead. Students who need help should contact their counselor.
- Ten (10) school days are needed to process all transcripts, forms, and letter requests. Request all documents ahead of time. The counseling department does not process transcripts, forms, and letters on weekends, after school hours, or on school holidays.
- In Common Application (Common App), students must enter their school counselor's name and email address in order for them to get the link to upload the transcript and any documents that the college needs. This needs to be done ASAP and by December 2.
- The same holds true for teacher recommendations in Common App. Please enter the recommender's name and email address in the Common App ASAP and by December 2.
- Complete the FERPA Waiver section in Common App so teachers and counselors can send your documents to colleges.
- Non-Common App colleges may need the counselor's name/email address and teacher's name/email address as well to upload the transcript and/or letter of recommendation. Please ensure that you type the email address accurately.
- Check that the application deadlines are correct. Counselors need these deadlines to be absolutely correct to ensure documents get to the college on time.
- Counselors need a Senior Biography Sheet from each senior to process transcripts and send letters of recommendation. A hard copy can be picked up from Bridge West or downloaded at Senior Biography.
- Not all colleges require a letter from the counselor. If one is required, then it will be provided. For teacher recommendations, always ask the teacher before putting their name as a recommender. If colleges require teachers' letters, they want from 1-3 maximum. Please do not request a letter from more than three teachers for one single college.
Common Application Mid-Year Report
Common Application has the Mid-Year Report Option listed for colleges. If a Mid-Year Report is required, then your counselor will complete it for you after the fall semester grades are posted on transcripts. We anticipate this happening mid-January and for all mid-year reports to be completed by the end of January.
GEORGIA MATCH
The state of Georgia launched GEORGIA MATCH, an initiative established by the state to connect all students to higher education opportunities. Through this initiative all class of 2024 seniors were sent a letter from the state, listing all of the Technical College System of Georgia and University System of Georgia colleges they are academically qualified to attend based on their HOPE GPA. Please note that the University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Georgia College & State University are not GEORGIA MATCH participants.
Once students receive their letter, they can:
- Use the QR Code in the letter to access gafutures.org/GEORGIAMATCH with more information on GEORGIA MATCH.
- Sign into their GAfutures account (or create a student account) to access the GEORGIA MATCH dashboard. A personalized list of institutions the student has matched with based on the preliminary academic requirements for admission.
- Choose to "Request Information" from a college or “Claim Your Spot” if the student has begun the application process. With either selection, the student’s intention is securely transmitted, and the college or university will contact the student by email, mail, text, or phone.
Note, students who do not have a social security number on file at the school will not get a letter nor will students who do not have a valid USPS address on file with the school.
All GEORGIA MATCH participating institutions will waive application fees for students during November 2023 for students who apply through GEORGIA MATCH. In addition, Students applying for Admissions at any technical college through GEORGIA MATCH during the school year will have their admission fee waived.
For more information on GEORGIA MATCH, visit GAfutures.org / College Planning / GEORGIA MATCH.
Scholarship Opportunities
Students searching for scholarship opportunities can visit Naviance to access the Scholarship Database. Naviance can be found by logging into Classlink. On the Naviance app, select Colleges (on top of the page0, then Scholarship and Money. You can find College Specific scholarships and also access the National Scholarship Database.
In addition, view scholarship opportunities, including information on Hope and Zell Miller scholarships can be found at www.cambridgehs.org > College and Career > Scholarships.
The Winter Solstice Tree is Back
This year, Cambridge is teaming up with Fulton County DFACS to give gift cards to teenagers who are in foster care. Often, teens are the “forgotten ones” on holiday lists as they aren’t easy to shop for and aren’t the first picked from an angel tree, or they receive a leftover gift intended for an eight-year-old. COVID slowed us down, but we are looking to get back into the rhythm of giving. For those interested in participating (teachers, students, parents): Stop by Mr. Schuler’s room (2801) and pick up a solstice tree outside his room and return it with your gift card (either in a gift bag or wrapped in a small box) by Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
If you have any questions, you can contact Mr. Schuler at schulerm@fultonschools.org.
UGA Young Scholars Internship
The Young Scholars Program (YSP) is a paid five-week summer internship program for high school students interested in agricultural, food, and environmental sciences. Selected students work 30 hours per week actively engaged in research under the guidance of a faculty mentor on the UGA Athens, Griffin, or Tifton campus. During the program, students attend workshops and visit agricultural operations to gain exposure to the various fields of study and careers in agriculture.
For more information and to apply, visit the Young Scholars Internship Program. The application deadline is January 31.
Student Announcements: Cambridge Headlines
Please encourage your students to check the daily "Headlines" email to ensure they know essential information regarding Cambridge High School.
Holiday Assistance
Membership and Social Media for Seniors
Senior Celebrations
Sign up for Senior Celebrations. Sponsored by our PTSA, enjoy events and senior gifts throughout the year. Senior PTSA membership is $50. Senior PTSA Membership
Parents of Seniors
Are you and/or your student following our Instagram and Facebook accounts? Follow along to keep up with PTSA-sponsored Senior Events! Facebook- Cambridge Class of 2024; Instagram- @cambridge2024seniors
Cambridge PTSA
PTSA membership is a tax-deductible donation! The membership fees and donations allow us to fund programs such as:
- PTSA scholarships for Seniors and Senior events
- Ice Cream Truck on the first day of school
- Welcome back meal for our amazing teachers
- Staff appreciation throughout the year
- Random Acts of Cambridge Kindness week for the school
- Teacher Mini-Grants that bring resources directly to your child’s classroom
- Grounds beautification
- Support our Special Education Program
- Red Ribbon Week
Be the B.R.I.D.G.E.
We are always looking for ways to build culture at CHS, and this year, we want to more frequently recognize students and staff who epitomize Be the B.R.I.D.G.E. We would like to reward these students and staff for their continuous hard work through donated gift cards. So, we are asking if your family is able and willing to pitch in a small gift card between 5-20 dollars; we could really make a few students’ and teachers’ day. Have your student bring gift cards of small denominations to the Bridge East Front Office.
Starbucks, Target, Amazon, Publix, Dunkin Donuts, and local restaurants are all surefire ways to make someone’s day but feel free to clean out that kitchen catch-all drawer.
Thank you for raising great young adults, and thank you for supporting great teachers!