PRHS Ridge News Issue 5

October 4, 2023-2024

Issue #5

October 3 & 4: Quarter 1 Final Exams (Early Release for PRHS)

October 5-9: Fall Break (No School)

October 10: Quarter 2 Begins

October 25: PSAT

October 26: Truck or Treat

GCPS Calendar

Quarter 2 will begin on Tuesday, October 10th when we return from Fall Break.

Please remember that many of our Quarter 1 final exams include a district provided grade conversion chart that will not be available to teachers until after the break. Teachers should have Final Quarter 1 grades no later than Wednesday, October 12. You may need to toggle your Parent Portal Gradebook to see your student's Q1 grades.

Each year there are multiple organizations that rate schools based on a variety of factors. Two of those, US News & World Report and Niche recently released their rankings. Among traditional high schools (excluding GSMST) in Gwinnett County Public Schools, Peachtree Ridge came in ranked 1st in the county with Niche and 3rd in the county with US News & World.

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/georgia/districts/gwinnett-county-school-district-106134

https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-public-high-schools/d/gwinnett-county-public-schools-ga/

• After October break (10/10/2023), Parents will have to ability to turn on grade notifications in ParentVUE with updates pushing daily.
• A district webpage will be coming soon for families with directions for turning on the notifications.

Mark your calendars for Peachtree Ridge High School’s 6th annual Trunk or Treat event! This community event is an excellent opportunity for your club to sign-up a trunk and get engaged with our community as our school cluster celebrates the Halloween spirit. ​

What: 6th Annual Peachtree Ridge High School Trunk or Treat

When: Thursday, October 26, 2023, 6pm- 8pm

Who: Peachtree Ridge Community Cluster Families

Admission Cost: An item to support the CARE Closet (a list of needed items will be sent soon.)

Trunk Fee: To support Student Council and our community outreach efforts, there is a $25 trunk fee.

Club/Community Trunk Sign-up: Please fill out this club sign-up form to participate in Trunk or Treat. Deadline is October 13th. Club/Community Sign Up Form- https://tinyurl.com/prhstrunksignup2023

Sign up and payments now open for AP exam on MyPaymentsPlus. See communication through ParentSquare for more information and directions..

Peachtree Ridge Chorus Fall Concert is October 17 at 7:00 PM in the PRHS Theatre.

The PSAT is administered once a year nationwide. The administration date for the 2023 PSAT is Tuesday, October 25th, 2023. This is a great assessment to get a baseline of expected performance for the SAT that many students will take. Peachtree Ridge (through a grant from the Georgia Department of Education) offers the PSAT FREE OF CHARGE to all students in a 10th-grade PRIDE. Students in a 10th grade PRIDE class are automatically registered.

9th or 11th grader interested in taking the PSAT?

If you are interested in taking the PSAT, registration for this assessment is done on the MYPAYMENTSPLUS.com website. Only students in 9th and 11th grade PRIDE would need to register. Students may register as a LATE REGISTRANT (pending enough materials) on the MYPAYMENTSPLUS site through October 8th at midnight at a cost of $25.

More information about the PSAT can be found on the Assessment Page of the PRHS website under the Nationally Standardized Assessments tab.

For Students taking the PSAT on October 25th . Please make sure you bring your GCPS assigned chrome book to PRIDE on October 11th and on October 25th.

Calendar Voting for 2024-2025 & 2025-2026 School Years is open September 19-October 22, 2023

A school calendar guides the operations of the school district; it includes days when students and staff are in school and out of school. This year, GCPS is asking students, staff, and parents to review the four (4) available calendar options and vote on the calendar of your choice. You will be able to vote only one time. Each calendar option includes two (2) school year calendars: 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

Visit the GCPS Website to review each option carefully before casting your vote and find answers to frequently asked questions.

The survey to cast your vote is being emailed to all GCPS students, parents, and staff on Wednesday, September 20. The email will come from Gwinnett County Public Schools; the address is noreply@qemailserver.com. You will confirm your identity by entering the email when you click on the link you were sent.

Voting on school calendars will close on October 22, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.

Theme "I am hopeful because..."

Call of entries final deadline is Monday, Oct. 16th

for more information rules and regulations visit the PTSA webpage under Reflections 2023-24.

What is Reflections?

The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts program designed to give students an outlet for creative expression. It is an opportunity to explore the cultural arts while challenging their imagination. Students interpret each year’s theme in the categories of dance choreography, film, visual arts, photography, literature, and musical composition.

Who may participate?

Students in grades Pre-K – 12 who are enrolled in a school where there is a PTA/PTSA may submit entries through their Local PTA/PTSA Unit Reflections Program. In Gwinnett County, the number of entries per student is not limited, however, all rules must be followed for each entry. Please see attachment for detailed requirements for each category.

Use the link below to register and upload your digital submissions. Entries are due by October 16, 2023.

https://forms.gle/MAs8t3PYw1BSxAwB6

*Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities.

Please note: Both photography and visual arts will require a physical entry as well. Stay tuned for drop off times/locations. This will allow us to display your student’s work.

If you have any questions, please email peachtreeridgeptsa@gmail.com

Fall Driver's Education Register Now!

Cost $345

SESSION 1: October 16 - November 1

Mondays & Wednesdays, 3-8pm in Room B206

Register on MyPaymentsPlus today!

Turn in required forms to the Front Office to complete registration.

Visit www.gcpsk12.org/Page/26555 or scan code to access forms or for more information.

Questions? Contact Ms. Her at sunshine.her@gcpsk12.org.

PRHS Driver's Ed FAQs

What are the class meeting dates?

Session 1: 10/16, 10/18, 10/23, 10/25, 10/30, 11/1

When and where does class meet?

Mondays & Wednesdays, 3-8pm in Room 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?

The deadline to register for Session 1 is 10/15 at 11:59 pm.

When do I get to practice driving?

Students will be scheduled for 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction after completing the class and passing the final exam. Times are scheduled based on student and instructor availability.

What does the class cost?

The cost is $345 for the in-person class and 6 hours driving time. The cost is $280 for just the 6 hours driving time.

What if I have additional questions?

Contact Ms. Her at sunshine.her@gcpsk12.org or visit www.gcpsk12.org/Page/26555.

Octubre 18 a las 6 PM

¡Todos los padres y estudiantes de PRHS están invitados! Las presentaciones serán únicamente en español.

Actividades incluidas:

• Feria de Universidades
• Datos Básicos de High School
• Planes después de la High School

Para Preguntas: Aubrey.Banks@gcpsk12.org 678-495-5417

Yearbooks are for sale online at https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ use school code 25659 for Peachtree Ridge High School and choose Order a Yearbook.

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!

Junior Parent Night is on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, starting at 6:30 pm in the PRHS Theater. Important information for you and your student will be shared! Hope to see you there!

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.

August Lions of the Month
AJ Muhammad – Softball

Darnell Kelly – Football

Coach Rodriguez - Volleyball

Tennis Interest Meeting Wednesday, October 18th at 2:20pm in D223.

Please congratulate our NJROTC students when you see them. They traveled to Stockbridge High School on Saturday and out of 16 teams in a very competitive drill, academic, and physical fitness event, came home with 12 trophies including overall 1st Place!

For the 4th consecutive year, they have qualified for the Area Regional Championships being held next year and have another opportunity to qualify for the Navy National Championships.

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

Scholastic Images

The absolute last county opportunity for Senior Portraits is October 14 10-2 at Mountain View High School and appointments are available here. Students CANNOT go to any other school but the final Mountain View Day.

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

Ad Deadline is Oct. 16.

Definition: Gwinnett County Public Schools recognized an early need for technology to permeate the education of Gwinnett’s learners. eCLASS is a major school system initiative designed to make this vision a reality. eCLASS is a digital Content, Learning, Assessment, and Support System that provides the district an integrated enterprise solution to enhance student engagement and the learning process.

GCPS My eCLASS Student Portal is the student landing page once they log into their Chromebook or the portal. This landing pages includes digital textbooks, additional resources (Google, Adobe Express, Microsoft 365, and more), and apps (eCLASS course pages, StudentVUE, StudentSquare, Assessment, and more).

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 creation tools inside the the GCPS My eCLASS student portal.

Go to PTSA Store to purchase a membership for $10. This is a new PTSA webstore.

Cost: $100

Dates: 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14 (No class 10/31)

Times: 6:30-8:00 pm

Description: This interactive English conversation class is designed for adult learners. We will meet on Tuesdays on the dates listed from 6:30-8:00 pm. Students should bring a pen/pencil, highlighter, and notebook to class. No required textbook.

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.