EOC testing will occur Friday, December 11, 2015 for all seniors who are taking an ECONOMICS class this semester.  Please keep in mind that the EOC will count for 20% of the students total grade.

Opting Out is not advised for this test administration. While students will not be forced to test, any student who does not take the exam will receive a zero that will count 20% of the final grade in the course per state requirements.

Students are encouraged to report to school prepared and  on time  the day of testing.

INFORMATION ABOUT GEORGIA MILESTONES

The Georgia Milestones Assessment System is designed to provide information about how well students are mastering the state-adopted content standards in the core content areas of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.  End of Course tests are part of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System.

Which courses have EOC tests?
Algebra I and Geometry
Ninth Grade Literature & Composition and American Literature & Composition
Biology and Physical Science
Economics and United States History

How do EOC test results impact student grades?
State law requires that the Georgia Milestones EOC tests serve as the final exam for courses with an EOC measure and that the test results contribute 20% of a student's final course grade.

What happens if a student is absent or does not take the EOC test during the appropriate testing window?
The student will receive an incomplete and the school will work with the student to provide a make-up test.  If the student does not take the make-up test in the timeframe allowed then the student will receive a zero for the EOC test score.  The EOC test counts as 20% of the student's final course grade.

Seniors-The Star Student is the senior with the highest SAT score in the graduating class. Milton High School is currently looking for our Star Student for the class of 2016. The qualifications for the Star Student are:

1. Be a legally enrolled senior in an accredited Georgia public or private high school. The school must be accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and/or the Georgia Private School Accreditation Council (GAPSAC).
2. Take the three-part SAT any year on any national testing date through and including November 7, 2015.  Important:  November 7, 2015, is the last acceptable SAT test date for the 2016 PAGE STAR program.
3. Score highest on a single test date (scores may not be combined from two or more test dates) on the three-part SAT among qualified seniors in the school.  Nominees' SAT scores must be equal to or higher than the latest available national average published by College Board in late September on the math (511), critical reading (495) and writing (484) sections.
4. Be in the top 10 percent or be among the top 10 students numerically, whichever category provides the largest number of eligible students in the school. 

If you have an SAT score of 2300 or higher please contact Dr. Marsh at: [email protected].

MID-YEAR TRANSFERRING/WITHDRAWING STUDENTS
For those students who will be leaving Milton to attend another school second semester, please see Mrs. Shamis in suite 1340, phone 470-254-7118, or email [email protected] to begin the paperwork process and avoid delays in withdrawing from Milton and registering at the new school.

TRANSCRIPTS
Any student who needs a mid-year transcript sent through Parchment.com, please place a "hold for grades" on the request.  These requests will be processed beginning January 13, 2016.

Transcript requests made before December 18th will be filled as received. Requests made during winter break will not be processed until after January 4, 2016 as the records office will be closed during the Fulton County Schools break.

School Governance Council Meeting

The next meeting of the Milton HS School Governance Council is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2015 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

ATTENDANCE OFFICE REMINDERS

Check In:  School starts at 8:20 AM . Students who come to school after school begins must stop at the attendance office and check in. The student will need a parent or guardian note, doctor note, or parent/guardian in person to check in.

Check Out: If your child needs to be checked out early, please send a note to the attendance office the morning of the absence. This will ensure a speedy checkout and less interruption in the classroom. Be prepared to show your ID upon arrival.

Last student early check out is 3:00 PM.

DROPPING ITEMS OFF

Only forgotten lunches and homework will be accepted in the attendance office to be placed on the cart.

ABSENCE EXCUSE NOTES

Excuse notes should include the student's name, grade, reason for being late or absent and the date, as well as parent/guardian signature. We cannot accept phone calls or emails with late excuses or checkouts.

As always, please feel free to call the attendance office if you have any questions. Our new direct phone number is 470-254-7101.

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