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Cambridge
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2845 Bethany Bend
Milton, GA 30004
Main: 470-254-2883
Fax: 470-254-2927
Principal
Kimberly H. Premoli
Assistant Principal
Shavanda Toomer
9th Grade
Curriculum
Assistant Principal
Darius Maize
10th Grade
Assistant Principal
Jennifer Beard
12th Grade
Athletic Director
Lesley Broadwell
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Tonekia Phairr
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Cindy King
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Focus for 2018-2019
If you were not able to join us last week for Open House, please take a moment to view the video below as Ms. Kimberly Premoli outlines our focus areas for the 2018-2019 school year.
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Senior Parent Night: A Guide to College Admissions
Tonight at 6:30 pm
'The Guide to College Admissions' provides an overview of the college application process to senior year parents. This presentation will highlight the various components that make up a college application along with different application deadlines and application platforms. The Cambridge process to request transcripts and letters of recommendation will be covered as well as an overview of the HOPE scholarship.
Seniors are encouraged to attend the same presentation on Tuesday, August 28, during their lunch period, in the auditorium.
Date:This evening
Time:
6:30 pm
Location:
Cambridge Auditorium
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Parchment: How to Request a Transcript at Cambridge
Friday, August 31
This brief 15-minute presentation is open to both students and parents and will provide instruction on how to set up and utilize your Parchment account. Parchment is the online platform that provides families with both official and unofficial high school transcripts. Parchment can send a transcript to your email address, home mailing address, insurance company, college/university, and scholarship organization, for example.
Students are encouraged to bring their Surface device or laptop so that they may set up their accounts following the presentation with assistance from Counseling.
Date: Friday, August 31, 2018
Time - during each lunch period:
- 3rd period: 10:25 am
- 4th period: 11:27 am
- 5th period: 12:29 pm
Location: Room 2.428
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SAT School Day
Registration due September 4
Would you like to be able to take the SAT on a school day at your school? Cambridge High School will administer the SAT for
12
th
grade students
on Wednesday, October 10
th
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Benefits of SAT School Day at Cambridge High School:
- Convenience. Students don't have to worry about locating or getting to the testing site. School day testing won't disrupt weekend plans, jobs, or family time.
- Comfort. Students test in a familiar surrounding with people they know.
- Cost. The cost of registration is covered by Fulton County Schools. Students have free access to a globally recognized college admission test that is accepted at all U.S. colleges.
The registration form must be completed by Tuesday, September 4
th
at 8:00 am in order to participate in SAT School Day.
If you have any questions about SAT Day at Cambridge High School, please email our 11
th
grade Assistant Principal, Mr. Joel Peterson at
[email protected].
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Yearbooks and Senior Ads
Now available at Balfour.com
Yearbooks now available for purchase! Visit
www.Balfour.com to purchase a 2018-2019 book. Cost is $70 and will increase to $80 on October 1.
SENIOR PARENTS: Senior ads now available for purchase! Visit
www.Balfour.com
to build yours now. Deadline to submit an ad is November 16th. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to honor your graduate!
To Purchase Yearbooks and create Senior Ads
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9th Grade CLAWS Tailgate
Friday, August 31
Attention 9th Graders:
The Freshman Tailgate is Friday, August 31, 2018. The $15 fee includes t-shirt, ticket to the game and your tailgate refreshments. If you have not registered in your CLAWS classes, please do so by the end of the day, Tuesday, August 28th.
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Looking for a Volunteer Opportunity?
Saturday, September 8
Youth United invites any and all
teens
to join us for a morning of impact at our annual Kickoff! We will be packing meals for children in need; and doing a discussion based "Civic Breakfast". United Way provides light bites for
breakfast
, pizza for
lunch,
snacks, a DJ, and
prizes
(to make volunteering FUN!).
Date:
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Time:
9 am-12 pm
Location:
Thomasville Heights Boys and Girls Club, 1835 Henry Thomas Drive SE, Atlanta, GA, 30315
This
free
event has capacity for hundreds of students from all different schools in ATL to participate. It's an easy way to get
service hours
, while connecting to a
student-led program
that gives back to it's community. Youth United will have service projects throughout the year; this is only the KICKOFF!
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Change to Fulton County Schools Calendar
November 6 and March 8
 During the August 16 Board meeting, a revision to this year's Fulton County school calendar was made. Here is a link to the Board item.
- Change Tuesday, November 6, 2018, to a Teacher Work Day. This is currently a regular school day.
- Change Friday, March 8, 2019, to a regular school day. This is currently a Teacher Work Day. This revision will not change the total number of instruction days for students.
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This article was written by Cambridge student, Taylor Allmen as part of her Gold Award Girl Scout project titled: Brain Smart. Brain Smart provides a psychological approach to being successful in high school.
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E-Cigarettes Shaped Like UBS Flash Drives:
Information for Parents
Please take a moment to view the brochure below regarding E-Cigarettes and a new devise shaped like a UBS flash drive. The information is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
e-Cigarettes Shaped Like USB Flash Drive
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Parent Roundtables
With Ms. Premoli
 September 21, 2018
9:00 - 10: 00 am
Room: 2.248
Topic: 21st Century Learning
October 19, 2018
9:00 - 10:00 am
Room: 2.248
Topic: TBD
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The kick off for the 50th Annual National PTA Reflections Art Competition is here! You may enter in any or all of these categories:
Visual Art, Photography, Literature, Film Production, Musical Composition, or Dance Choreography.
Multiple entries are welcome! Just complete a separate form for each entry. This year's th
eme is " Heroes Around Me."
Entry forms are available in the Media Center. Winners at Cambridge will advance to the Council for judging and could end up in the finals at National PTA. So get your art on and have fun!
Angie Dover, Cambridge PTSA Reflections Chair
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Code of Conduct
This year we will continue to utilize the electronic delivery of our 2018-2019 Student Code of Conduct & Discipline Handbook to families who have an email address on file with their school. This electronic delivery process involves you completing two simple steps 1) Reviewing the Student Code of Conduct and 2) Completing and submitting the Acknowledgement of Electronic Receipt. Here is how you complete these two steps:
- Please review and save the updated 2018-2019 Student Code of Conduct & Discipline Handbook at http://www.fultonschools.org/en/divisions/acd/supportserv/Pages/StudentDiscipline.aspx
- Please click the link below to review and submit the required Acknowledgement of Electronic Receipt Form. After review of the Acknowledgement of Electronic Receipt, please complete the electronic form and submit it.
· English Handbook: https://www3.fultonschools.org/codeconduct · Spanish Handbook: https://www3.fultonschools.org/codeconduct/home/indexspa It is important that you review and discuss the content Code of Conduct with your child(ren). Teachers will also review the Code of Conduct with students at the beginning of the school year. |
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Driver's License Denial
 The Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act requires that a driver's license shall not be issued or shall be revoked for a period of one year if a student is 15-18 years old and has:
- Dropped out of school and remained out of school for ten consecutive days;
- Accumulated ten or more unexcused absences during the current academic year;
- Accumulated ten or more unexcused absences during the previous academic year; or
- Has been found guilty by a disciplinary tribunal of committing one or more of the offenses listed as violations of the Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act (See Code of Conduct for list).
As the school and as parents, we both want our children to be ready for graduation and a career. On time, daily attendance is an early marker to those successes. Thank you for your assistance in getting your child to school every day.
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Juniors and Seniors can register to attend a college visit by viewing the link below and clicking on the college, or by signing up in the Counseling Office.
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Personal Fitness Exemptions
New Form
Please know that an updated Personal Fitness Exemption form is now available and can be found below and in the Counseling Office. The old form will no longer be accepted. Personal Fitness Exemption forms can only be accepted during the last seven days of each semester, and you must complete an exemption form by the last day of your junior year to be eligible for the exemption as a senior. For more information regarding the Personal Fitness Exemption, see the form below.
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Cambridge Swim and Dive Team
Interest meeting August 28
All athletes interested in joining the swim and dive team for the upcoming season should plan to attend an informational meeting on August 28th in the cafeteria at 6:00 PM. Parents are encouraged to attend with their athlete. Please contact Coach Hall if you have any questions
([email protected])
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Cambridge Boys' Basketball
Interest meeting August 29
All boys interested in trying out for the basketball team this season need to attend an informational meeting on August 29th in the Aux Gym at 7:45 AM. Please contact Coach Flemmer if you have any questions please contact
[email protected].
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Cambridge Athletics Family Sports Passes
Available through OSP (Online School Payment)
 Cambridge Athletic passes can be purchased online at OSP. All Athletic Home passes are available for:
Family of four: $200
Family of Three: $150
Student only: $100
Passes exclude Region and GHSA Playoff events.
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Fulton County Schools
Updated Athlete Parent Handbook
Fulton County Schools recently updated it Athlete Parent Handbook. Included in the handbook is the Districts policy on bullying and hazing. The handbook can be found here, or www.cambridgehs.org < Parent < Athlete Handbook.
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Cambridge High School
Mission, Vision and Belief Statements
Our Mission
Cambridge High School...educating, challenging and inspiring
all students to reach their full potential and achieve college and career readiness.
Our Vision
Cambridge High School...providing the best educational experience
for each student within and beyond the classroom.
Our Beliefs
The Cambridge High School community believes that our students will achieve their full potential when we:
- cultivate high expectations, mutual respect and encouragement,
- embrace individualism and diversity,
- provide a framework for student mentoring and support,
- encourage extracurricular participation in academics, arts, athletics and service opportunities,
- foster a collaborative community effort,
- maintain a challenging, diverse and relevant curriculum,
- integrate and optimize technology,
- celebrate individual and school accomplishments and progress,
- ensure that students feel safe and respected,
- connect with people, programs and experiences within and beyond the classroom
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