MILTON HIGH SCHOOL
EAGLE UPDATE
February 7, 2016
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STUDENT HEALTH SURVEY

MARDI GRAS

MHS HALLOF FAME INFO
2016 RED ENVELOPES
COURSE VERIFICATIONS
WORK-BASED LEARNING
TAG INTERNSHIPS
ATTENTION SENIORS
SGC MEETING
PTSA MEETING
AP TEST ACCOMODATIONS

10th Gr. PARENT NIGHT

2017 INAUGURATION

MILTON CCC

STATE PARENT SURVEY

SUMMIT COUNSELING

EOC TEST-OUT INFO 

GUIDANCE INFO 

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS

ONLINE COURSE REQUEST

DUAL ENRL/MOWR INFO

HOPE/ZELL MILLER INFO

TAG INFORMATION

Milton High School
PRINCIPAL
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ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
9th Grade
Sharon Reinig (Interim)

10th Grade
 
11th Grade

12th Grade
 
ADMIN ASSISTANT
 
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

GUIDANCE DIRECTOR

Milton PTSA
 
Co-Presidents
Rosilyn Taylor

Jeannie Yancey

 

List of ALL PTSA Board Members
IMPORTANT
DATES
2/09 - Mardi Gras for Seniors
2/11 - 10th Gr. Parent Night
2/12 - Teacher Work Day*
2/15 - Presidents' Day*
2/16 - SGC Mtg - 7:10AM
2/24 - Early Release Day
3/10 - Teacher Work Day *
3/11 - Teacher Work Day*
3/23 - Early Release Day
4/4-4/8 - Spring Break*
4/20 - Early Release Day
4/23 - Prom
4/25-5/6 - EOC Exams
5/02-5/13 - AP Exams
5/23-5/26 - Final Exams
5/26 - Last Day/Graduation
 
*=NO SCHOOL
FOR STUDENTS

Students will be participating in the Student Health Survey on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. In order to minimize the impact to the instructional day, we will be conducting the survey during an extended homeroom.

We will allow students to use their own device to participate in the survey. Students will be able to access the school's network to participate in this survey. If a student does not have access to a device, they can participate in the survey by using one of the computers at the school. The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete and is totally anonymous and voluntary.

Students have the right to "opt out". It asks for responses that pertain to student involvement in substance abuse, violent situations, school climate and nutrition. Survey analysis of these data provides information/data that: * Meets the No Child Left Behind Title IV mandated data collection requirements; * Assists in the maintenance of a school environment that is free of drugs and violence; * Promotes a classroom atmosphere that allows teachers to teach and students to learn; and * Develops and offers experiences that involve students in applying the concepts of making healthy decisions, accepting responsibility for behaviors, and understanding consequences.

If you would like to examine the survey, please visit www.gadoe.org or feel free to contact the Student Discipline Prevention and Intervention Department at 470-254-0480. The survey is not mandatory.

If you do not want your student to participate, please click on the link below and provide the needed information by the close of business on Tuesday, February 9th.

MARDIMARDI GRAS

HOFMILTON HIGH SCHOOL
HALL OF FAME
The Milton High School Hall of Fame is organized as a means of recognizing, preserving and promoting the heritage of Milton High School. Many of our graduates and staff have made extraordinary contributions and achieved superb accomplishments in the fields of athletics, academics/education, service, business and the fine arts. The Milton High School Hall of Fame honors the contributions and accomplishments of these individuals. You can be an important component of this process by nominating a deserving candidate and completing the attached nomination form. All graduate nominees must have graduated before 2010. Thank you for being a part of the Milton High School Legacy!

As a community member and interested individual, you are invited to nominate past Milton High graduates, athletes, teachers, staff members, coaches and/or community members that you believe have made significant contributions to Milton High School. The MHS Hall of Fame committee will accept nominations for induction into the Hall of Fame through February 29, 2016.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION 
The Nominee must have exemplified, during and following his/her high school career and/or partnership, the pride, high character and spirit that is Milton High School:
  1. ATHLETE:  If an athlete, the candidate must be a Milton High School graduate and out of high school for at least five (5) years. Recognition at the state, county, and region levels will be considered in addition to any post high school accomplishments.
  2. COACH:  If a coach, the candidate must have coached at Milton High School for at least five (5) years.
  3. EDUCATION/ACADEMICS: The candidate must have exemplified a contribution towards education/administration/academics.
  4. BUSINESS: The candidate must have made significant contributions in the business world (i.e. leadership positions, honors, and/or recognition.)
  5. FINE ARTS: The candidate must have excelled and/or contributed to the fine arts (acting, music, collegiate band, visual arts, etc.)
  6. PHILANTHROPY and/or SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE:  The candidate must have contributed in a charitable way to his/her community in a significant and meaningful way.
  7. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD (D.S.A.): The candidate may or may not be a graduate of Milton High School (and not categorized above), but has made significant contributions to the Milton High School community.
Please click on the link below to see the nomination form.
ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS
Following our wonderful Milton Tradition, we are once again giving relatives, friends and teachers of our 2016 graduates an extra opportunity to honor our students.

Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, teachers, neighbors, clergy and friends may send your Senior student a special letter of congratulations on his or her upcoming graduation in May 2016. We will carefully keep these cards and letters for each student and distribute them after the Senior Breakfast on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Every Senior will receive a large RED ENVELOPE containing these messages and well wishes. The letters and cards will be kept confidential until they are given to the students at the breakfast.

You can drop off your cards and letter at the front office in the red box labeled "RED ENVELOPES" or you can mail them to the school using the following address: 

STUDENT'S FULL NAME
c/o Milton High School PTSA - Ann Davalos/RED ENVELOPES 13025 Birmingham Highway
Milton, GA 30004

ALL CARDS AND LETTER SENT TO THE SCHOOL or DROPPED OFF MUST BE MARKED "RED ENVELOPE" ON THE OUTSIDE TO ENSURE DELIVERY!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RED ENVELOPE CARDS AND LETTERS: Please keep in mind that letters will be collected for over 450 students. It is IMPERATIVE that you follow these guidelines:*SEND ONLY CARDS or LETTERS 8 ½" x 11" or SMALLER
  • DO NOT SEND PACKAGES OF ANY KIND!
  • DO NOT SEND ANYTHING OF VALUE (i.e.: cash, checks, gift cards) we can't be responsible for it.
  • If sending several envelopes inside a larger one, PUT THE STUDENT'S FULL NAME on ALL ENVELOPES
  • Keep letters and cards FLATYou will be asked to come to school to pick up any items, which do not meet the above criteria. ALL cards and letters MUST BE DELIVERED TO SCHOOL by MONDAY MAY 2, 2016. We encourage you to send your letters as early as possible. 
Let's show the Class of 2016 that they are indeed special to us and that we acknowledge their achievements of the past 12 year!
Ann Davalos: [email protected]
Erica Cloutier: [email protected]
Joy Brill: [email protected]

COURSE VERIFICATIONSCOURSEVERIF
First Course Verification
(For students currently in grades 9 - 11)
On Wednesday, February 10 during homeroom, students currently at Milton High School in grades 9, 10, and 11 will receive a course verification form that lists the courses their core subject area teachers recommended. A student may change his/her teacher's recommendation by following directions on the verification form or by completing a Course Placement Waiver, which can be found on the Milton Website on the "Academics" page.

On Tuesday, February 16, students will return the first course verification form to their first period teachers. This is the first of two (2) verification forms students will receive that will give them the opportunity to make changes to their course requests.

WBL WORK-BASED LEARNING
Attention rising Juniors and Seniors
You are now eligible for Work-Based Learning (WBL). WBL is a year-long paid or unpaid internship/work experience with mentoring and supervision with a 1 or 2 hour early release/late report to work. You must have completed 1 course in ANY pathway (Advanced Academics, Business, Computing, Fine Arts, Engineering, etc.) to be eligible for WBL. You do not have to have a job or internship secured to sign up for the class, but you must have one secured by August 1, 2016. Pick up applications from room 2301. Applications must be submitted to Ms. Crowe, room 2301, by 3:00pm, Friday, February 19th. Applications are not accepted at any other time of year.
TAGSEMINARSTAG PROFESSIONAL
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Any TAG student who is interested in participating in the TAG Professional Internship Program for the 2016/2017 school year must complete an application by February 16, 2016. Pick up and return applications from the TAG office - 7145 in the media center.
PTSASRSATTENTION SENIORS
Just a reminder that in order to fund the numerous, fun activities the PTSA Senior Events Committee has planned for the Senior class of 2016, the PTSA committee will be collecting Senior dues of $85 for the year. These dues go to cover Senior Snacks, Mardi Gras, Red Envelopes, the Senior Breakfast and Slide Show, and the Senior Celebration. o To access a Senior dues form or to pay your Senior dues online please visit http://www.miltonptsa.com 
SGCSCG MEETING
School Governance Council Meeting
February 16, 2016 7:10am Room 1222

The next meeting of the Milton HS School Governance Council is scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 7:10AM in room 1222 at Milton HS. This meeting will not allow for public comment. To access the agenda for this meeting and to learn more about the School Governance Council, visit the Milton High School website at: http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/milton/Pages/sgc.aspx 
PTSAMTGPTSA MEETING
There will be a General PTSA meeting on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 9:00AM in the Media Center of Milton HS. We will be planning many spring activities and beginning work on fall of next year. Please plan on attending.
AP accommodations deadline February 19, 2016 is the deadline for any student wanting to apply for accommodations for AP testing. Please contact the SSD coordinator, Dr. Denise Mitchell if you have documentation that you would like to submit to the collegeboard. Dr. Mitchell's contact email is [email protected]
TENTH10th GRADE PARENT NIGHT
Attention PARENTS OF MILTON SOPHOMORES
Please plan on attending 10th Grade Parent Night on Thursday, February 11th at 7:00PM in the Milton Auditorium. This event is a great opportunity for you to get information related to course selection and the college identification process!
2017 INAUGURATION
Interested in sending your child to experience
the 2017 Presidential Inauguration?closeup
Attend the Close-Up Meeting on February 22 at 7:30PM in the MIlton HS Media Center to learn more about this amazing opportunity. Each year Milton delegates travel to Washington, DC to get a first-hand look at our government in action.  Our 2017 Inauguration trip will be a special trip and you don't want to miss out.  Please contact Coach DeWeese or Mr. Lakin for more information.
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
MHSCCC Sophomores:
Parents join us for Sophomore Parent night on Thursday, February 11 at 7PM in the Auditorium. The CCC will be open after the meeting ends for any additional college/career related questions. Stop by to see what's happening in out world. Room 2201.

Students sign up for Sophomore seminars held during all lunch periods the week of February 16. Sign up online at www.mhsccc.com

Juniors:
Sign up now for Junior Boot Camp to be held over two weeks in April (4/11 and 4/25). The second week will be a repeat of the first, so you can pick and choose days to attend that are convenient for you. This will give you a big jump on your Senior year and college applications. Space is limited each day, so sign up early to reserve your spot.

Seniors:
So you have your offers? Now what? Join us for an "Evaluating Your Options" session during the week of March 14th. Peachtree College Planning will be on hand to help you further evaluate which options make the most sense...financially, academically, and socially. Also, watch for sign ups for our final "boot camp" piece. We will be joined by AAA and Wells Fargo to help you with questions beyond high school.

All grade level:
Check out the CCC Website for offerings from our partner, Applerouth, relating to studying for AP exams, mock testing and test anxiety seminars. Please check often, as these will be continuously updated.

As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Monica or Shannon via [email protected].
GASURVEYGEORGIA PARENT SURVEY
Please take some time to complete the Georgia Parent Survey. The survey contains 24 questions and parents may complete the survey using their personal computer, smartphones or tablet. We strongly encourage you to participate in the Georgia Parent Survey because the data will be used as part of the calculation of the School Climate Star Rating. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis.  Individual data results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to the public and will not be posted online.  The URL address for the Georgia Parent Survey is posted below.
  
Georgia Parent Survey:
SUMMITSUMMIT ON SITE
Summit Onsite - School-Based Counseling
The Summit Counseling Centered has partnered with Fulton County Schools to offer Summit Onsite! This new initiative is a school-based therapy program offering counseling for students in six Fulton County high schools including Milton High School. School-based therapists are available in your school to offer judgement free support for anything life throws at you!

The Summit Counseling Center is a non-profit counseling center located in Johns Creek. The Summit provides professional counseling, consultation and education services utilizing an integrated approach to care for the whole person - Body, Mind, Spirit, and Community.

When should you reach out to a School-based Therapist: feeling sad, anxious, stressed out, academically overloaded, thoughts about hurting yourself or others, family issues, divorce, bullying, relationship problems, friend issues, trouble sleeping, body image concerns, low self-confidence, not feeling good about yourself, trouble focusing in class, nervousness in groups, feeling overwhelmed, and/or feeling lonely.

Meet our School-based Therapists located in Milton School:
Julia Harris, MS, NCC, LAPC and Daniel Walters, MS, LAPC.

At the Summit, we are passionate about helping people and serving our community, and we raise funds to help underwrite and supplement the counseling fees for those clients who may not be able to afford our full standard fee. To apply for Client Assistance Funds visit our website or call our office at 678-893-5300.

Schedule an appointment: Call the Summit at 678-893-5300 or visit our website www.summitcounseling.org
EOCOUTEOC TEST-OUT INFORMATION
Students who are interested in testing out of a course  for the 2016-2017 school year should see the EOC test out information on www.miltonhighschool.comCompleted Test Out forms are due in suite 1360 along with a $50 check made out to Milton High School by February 22, 2016.
MILTON GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
SHAMIS   TRANSCRIPTS
Students or Parents who need transcripts for Insurance Companies, Discounts, Coaches, NCAA, etc. can also request transcripts using www.parchment.com. Transcripts may be mailed to individuals or sent electronically.
Please be sure that you select Milton High School as your current school when you set up your Parchment account to avoid any transcript errors.
ONLINEREQONLINE CLASS REQUESTS 2016-2017
Milton High School is pleased to offer a variety of courses and learning opportunities to our students. During the 2016-2017 school year, Milton High School will be limited in the number of online sections that we can provide to students during their regular instructional day. Students who are interested in applying for online courses must submit their Online Request Form by May 26, 2016. This document can be located on the MHS website.

MOVE ON WHEN READYMOWR
Are you interested in receiving simultaneous credit for college and high school courses? Have you considered the Move On When Ready Program? Milton High School offers the following MOWR programs:
  1. College English with Georgia Perimeter College (on MHS campus)
  2. Distance Calculus with Georgia Tech (on MHS campus via satellite)
  3. Part-time Dual Enrollment
  4. Full-time Dual Enrollment

If you are interested in any of these programs please get a Milton HS application in 1340. The Fulton County deadline to apply for all of these programs is March 31, 2016; you must submit the MHS paperwork and apply to the college by this date. 

HOPE/ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIPSHOPE
Are you applying for HOPE or Zell Miller? If so, then we need to have a copy of your Social Security Card on file. If you are unsure if the school has this information on file, please see Ms. Dolores Shamis in suite 1340.

Please note that this is only the first step in HOPE eligibility. In order to apply for HOPE, you may log in to your student's GACollege411 account at www.gacollege411.org.

On the right side of the website, there are some shortcut links regarding HOPE Scholarship. You may access this clicking here: HOPE SCHOLARSHIP LINK
  
If you scroll down to the middle of the page, the application information and links are available. We have provided this information below for your convenience.

Application Procedure:
Students have two options when applying for the HOPE Scholarship:
  1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or,
  2. Complete the  online GSFAPPS application or  printable paper GSFAPPS application.

Note: The FAFSA must be completed each year. Please be sure to monitor each college/university's deadline for submitting the FAFSA/GSFAPPS application.

TAGTAG INFORMATION
TAG PARTICIPATION
Any TAG student currently enrolled in an AP class, Directed Study class, TAG Professional Internship, TAG seminar or Independent Project receives TAG credit for the semester.

If your TAG student is not enrolled in any of these TAG credit courses, they must sign up for, attend and complete a TAG seminar to receive credit for TAG for the semester. If they do not participate in any TAG related course for the semester, the student will be put on TAG probation. If a student fails to participate in a TAG related course two semesters in a row, the student will be dismissed from TAG.

TAG seminar registration will open on Tuesday January 12th and the link for registration will be sent out electronically to TAG students. Students must register for TAG seminars by Sunday January 17th and seminars will begin meeting the week of January 18th.

Please contact Renee Denney at [email protected] if you have any questions.

PARENTS
Do you work for or own a company that would be interested and/or willing to facilitate Milton High School Interns? Our students are required to work for the company for 70 hours per semester and are expected to perform as an employee without compensation. The TAG Professional Internship program is constantly seeking new internship sites. If you are interested in serving as an internship supervisor or would like more information please contact:
Meredith Drummond [email protected]
For more information on the TAG professional internship program please visit: www.fultonschools.org/internships
PRIDEEAGLE PRIDE
ACADEMICS
Congratulations to Milton students who participated and placed at the Annual Fulton County Technology Fair.
The Annual Technology Competition winners were:
Digital Photo Production
1st - Avanthika Ramesh & Abhisri Ramesh

Project Programming
2nd - Agni Kumar 

Animation
3rd - Elias Hutchinson

ATHLETIC SCHEDULE
  ATHSCHED
HOME EVENTS
2.8 Mon - Tennis JVG v South Forsyth - 5PM
2.9 Tue - Soccer VG/VB v South Forsyth 5:55/8:00
2.10 Wed - VB Lacrosse v Creekview - 7PM 
2.10 Wed - JV Tennis JVB v Marist - 5PM
2.11 Thu -  Tennis VG v South Forsyth 5PM
2.12 Fri -  Soccer VG/VB v Centennial - 5:55/8:00
2.12 Fri - Baseball v Collins Hill - 5PM 

AWAY EVENTS
2.8 Mon -  VG Basketball v Lassiter @ Etowah 8:30PM
2.8 Mon - Tennis VG/VB @ West Forsyth - 5PM 
2.8 Mon -  JV Tennis JVB @ South Forsyth  - 5PM 
2.9 Tue -  VB Basketball v TBA @ Etowah - 4:30PM
2.10 Wed -  JV Tennis JVG @ Marist - 5PM 
2.11 Thu - JV Tennis JVB v Marist - 5PM
2.11 Thu -  T ennis VB @ South Forsyth - 5PM
2.12 Fri -   REGION SEMI'S Basketball TBD
2.13 Sat -  REGION FINALS Basketball TBD

Milton High School
13025 Birmingham Highway
Milton, GA 30004
www.miltonhighschool.com