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IN THIS UPDATE
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PRINCIPAL
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
9th Grade
10th
Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
ADMIN ASSISTANTS
Adam Clack
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President:
Vice President:
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2019
02/27: Parent Univ. 6:30PM
03/11,12: WORK DAYS*
03/06: SGC Meeting 8:00AM
03/14-16: Drama Production 7PM
03/15:
PTO Meeting 9:30AM
03/19: SGC Meeting 4:00PM
03/21-23: Drama Production 7PM
04/01-05: SPRING BREAK*
04/16: SGC Meeting 7:10AM
04/19:
PTO Meeting 9:30AM
04/22-05/3: EOC TESTING
04/26: International Night 5PM
05/04: PROM 7:00PM
05/06-17: AP TESTING
05/18: GRAD PRACTICE 12:00PM
05/21: GRADUATION 8:00PM
05/20-23: FINAL EXAM WINDOW
05/23: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
*=NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
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MILTON'S PARTNERS
IN EDUCATION
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EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S WEEK MARCH 4-8
Exceptional Children's Week (ECW) is March 4-8, and the CBI department in conjunction with the Senior Class, Student Council, and PTO will be sponsoring a week of activities. The following are the themes and activities planned for the week. Monday: Read Across Fulton-Dress up as your favorite book character & read to the CBI students in the Media Hub during lunch
Tuesday: Career Day - Dress up as your future career
Wednesday: Buddy Day - Dress up as a twin with a friend
Thursday: Community Day - Come to Chick Fil A Avalon for simulations from 5-8 pm
Friday: Milton Spirit Day and Pep Rally - Neon Out!
Prizes will be awarded for the best outfits each day as well as overall for the week. T-shirts celebrating ECW will be available for $12. See Mrs. Terrell in 5204 or Mrs. Wludyga in 3310 to order OR c
lick on the image below to purchase the shirt.
SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP from Ms. Terrell (5204) or Ms. Wludyga (3310)
When ordering online:
- Select Milton in the High School drop down
- look for "Exceptional Children's Week T-shirt" to the left to select your size
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2019-20 COURSE REGISTRATION
Course registration for the 2019-2020 school year has begun! Friday, February 22, students were given the first verification form for you to view the recommendations and elective choices for the upcoming school year. You will find instructions for making class changes on that verification form. The form is due back to school Tuesday, February 26. Please continue referencing the Eagle Update and the Milton website for further information about registration for next school year.
Counselors will be available in the Student Success Center Monday, February 25,
during 4th and 5th
periods,
to provide support for students completing their Verification Forms.
Thank you for your efforts in making this a successful registration.
CLICK BELOW FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING ELECTIVE COURSE OPTIONS
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DUAL ENROLLMENT (DE) 2019-20
Fulton County DE Contract & College Application Deadline: March 29
Are you interested in participating in DE during the 2019/2020 school year?
TAKE the following steps!
- visit www.mhsdualenrollment.weebly.com
- research college programs
- review academic requirements for admission
- talk to your parents about this program If you think DE is a good fit, use the CLASSROOM CODE below to access forms and required steps for the application process that pertain to your preferred college!
- Students must use their Fulton County Schools Email Address to gain access (lunchnumber@fcsgaonline.org).
CLASSROOM CODE:
Georgia State University: zipfuu
Gwinnett Technical College: 5765dz
Georgia Tech: 60tboi
NOTE: Students that do not meet the March 29 deadline, will be removed from the Google Classroom
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VISUAL ARTS COURSE
New Course Offering for 2019-20! AP Art History This year-long course for juniors and seniors will offer students the opportunity to discover connections among forms of artistic expression throughout history and across the globe. Students will engage with an image set of 250 works of art, including architecture. For more information on this advanced placement course see Dr. Brown in room 7302.
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STUDENT COUNCIL LEADERSHIP COURSE
The Student Council Leadership Course is a year-long course designed to replace the student council "club". This course is required for any student wishing to be a class officer or student council member. It is designed to focus on social-emotional learning, leadership development, and positive class/campus relationship and community building. Students will practice practical ways to engage in kindness, humility, honesty, patience, selflessness, respect and more through implementing school wide programs, organizing community service events and planning school spirit events. Students taking this course should be interested in valuable leadership training and working as a team to make a positive impact on this school's culture and climate. Outside commitment includes helping with school events such as homecoming events, dances, service projects, etc. "Student Council Leadership I" will consist of freshman and sophomores and "Student Council Leadership II" will consist of juniors and seniors. If interested please CLICK HERE for the application. Please direct any questions to
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SGC CANDIDATE DECLARATION
Milton will be electing representatives to serve on the School Governance Council. We will be electing two parent/guardian positions during our spring election. Our School Governance Council has a leadership role in the governance of the school. The Council works with the principal in setting the long-term vision and strategy for the school. They are responsible for approving the school's strategic plan and budget recommendations, as well as designing innovative solutions to increase academic achievement and meet the unique needs of our school community.
Elections for the parent/guardian and teacher positions on the School Governance Council will be held March 11 - March 18. Candidates interested in running for an elected position on the Council must complete a candidate declaration form and submit by February 27.
Candidate forms may be submitted electronically or by mail (get a copy of the form from the school's front office and follow mailing instructions on the back of the form).
USEFUL LINKS
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PARENT UNIVERSITY
We hope you will join us for informational sessions on relevant topics to Milton High School parents in an ever-changing school environment.
Natural Wellness Solutions for Overall Student Success
Speaker: Dr. Nick Sudano - Total Health Solutions
Date: Wednesday, February 27
Time: 6:30 - 7:30
Where: MHS Media Hub (
No RSVP required)
Many of our students suffer from attention, focus and other related concerns. With so much information available, it can be overwhelming to know how to best support your child and ensure they are being successful in school. High school students have a lot on their plate and being able to manage it all can be challenging. Finding healthy solutions for struggling students is a priority. This seminar will discuss natural solutions for coping with the at-times overwhelming high school environment for students with ADHD, ADD and other focus and attention issues. The myths and facts of these disorders, what foods are the best for student success and what foods to avoid will be shared in addition to other practical tips parents can start utilizing immediately to help their children.
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DRAMA/CIRQUE PARENT & STUDENT INFORMATION MEETING
Informational Parent/Student Meeting for Advanced Drama and Cirque
Students and Parents interested in Milton Theatre Company's Advanced Drama and Cirque classes next year are encouraged to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 5 in the Blackbox Theatre (Room 7104). The meeting will begin at 7:00PM. Students and parents will learn more about our award-winning program from current students, parents and directors. After a brief presentation there will time for questions and answers. Details about both audition processes (Advanced Drama and Cirque) will be discussed.
Auditions for Advanced Drama will be held on Monday, March 18.
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tudents will sign up for an individual audition slot outside of the Black Box theatre, or email director Larry Smith for a slot (smithl4@fultonschools.org)
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Cirque auditions will be held
Wednesday, March 27 with callbacks
Thursday, March 28 beginning at
4:00PM in the auditorium.
Rising 9th grade students will arrive later once their middle schools let out. Please see our website for more information on the program, expectations, and commitment. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!
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MILTON INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
Milton's First Ever International Night! April 26 5:00-7:00PM
Come join us in celebrating our high school's wonderful array of cultures! If you or your family (or anyone you know in the Milton Community) would like to be involved with having a booth with interactive activities or cultural items to share or participating in a performance (music, dances, etc) that is representative of your culture, please contact Bradlea Satchfield at satchfield@fultonschools.org or Rylyn Monahan at rylynmonahan@gmail.com.
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2019 MILTON SENIOR SLIDESHOW
We are now collecting photos for the Class of 2019 end-of-the-year slideshow! Please read the guidelines below and email your two photos before the deadline to ensure you are represented!
Deadline: Friday, March 29, 2019
- Each senior may submit TWO recent, appropriate photos. We want pictures of every senior, so be sure to submit yours!
- Individual and group photos are allowed.
- DO NOT SEND BABY PICTURES.
- Photos must be submitted digitally to MiltonSeniorSlideshow2019@gmail.com. You will get an automatic reply when your email is received.
- In order to ensure your photos are included in the slideshow, please follow these instructions:
- Hard Deadline: Friday, March 29, 2019. Late submissions cannot be accepted due to the large nature of the project
- File names: Save as "Last Name, First Name 1" and "Last name, first name 2" of the senior(s)
- Subject line: In the subject line of the email, please put senior's last name, first name
- Group photos: please include names of each person in photo in body of the email
- File size: Submit actual size or high-quality photos. Do not send screenshots of photos from social media. However, pictures taken directly from cell phones will work.
- Only appropriate photos will be included. This means NO alcoholic beverages, no bikinis, no pictures with weapons, etc. If you submit photos with these depictions, they will not be used.
Be sure to follow all instructions as given in order to ensure your pictures are included.By submitting pictures, parent is granting permission for student's photo to be uploaded to YouTube.
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TAG INFORMATION
Milton TAG For information regarding opportunities for Gifted students at Milton High School please check our website by CLICKING HERE.
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MILTON THEATRE PRESENTS: CURTAINS
Tickets go on sale
Thursday, February 21 at 9:00AM! Visit
www.MiltonTheatreCompany.com and secure your seats to this super fun musical mystery comedy!
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REDUCING STRESS
Have you been worrying about the future? Do you have racing thoughts? Stress can change the quality of our lives and make everyday less enjoyable. For more tips on how to handle stress, follow this link:
If you or your child needs professional counseling, Summit Counseling is here and we can help. We offer counseling services at the school during the day. For more information, call 678-893-5300 or visit www.summitcounseling.org
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GRADUATION 2019
Graduation Date:
Tuesday May 21, 2019
Time: 8:00PM
Place:
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (formerly Verizon)
Tickets are required
(10 tickets per graduate will be distributed at the
mandatory graduation practice
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Mandatory Graduation Practice:
Saturday May 18, 2019 12-2:00PM at the amphitheater
Cap and Gown Information:
Order Deadline February 28
*Mandatory-Cap and Gown Graduation Package (
for participation in graduation ceremony
) All graduating seniors who plan to participate in the graduation ceremony must order (at
www.gabalfour.com
) a cap and gown graduation package that consists of a gown with embroidered M logo, cap, 2019 tassel, and diploma cover.
The cap, gown, and tassel will be delivered to school for student pick up prior to the ceremony date. The diploma cover will be given to the student during the graduation ceremony. Orders should be placed online at
www.gabalfour.com
. For those who cannot order online with a credit card, Balfour representatives will be at school on 3/14 and 4/11 to accept orders by cash or check.
One of the following options must be ordered by every graduate to participate in the ceremony:
- $62.50 Full package (this price increases to $87.50 on March 1) OR
- $26.50 Partial Package Diploma cover and 2019 tassel only (mandatory for those who already have a cap and gown-caps are not included in this package)
Deadline for ordering is February 28
, 2019 Ordering by this date insures free delivery of caps and gowns to be distributed at school. (price increases to $87.50 for orders placed on or after March 1)
Graduation announcements, with the official Milton crest, can be ordered online. Cost varies depending on the package ordered. Please see the website at www.gabalfour.com
CLICK BELOW FOR PRINTABLE VERSION OF GRADUATION INFO:
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GIRLS WHO CODE
Calling all rising 11th & 12th grade girls!
Girls Who Code is a nonprofit that inspires, educates, and equips young women with computing skills to pursue 21st century careers. We believe that all girls are capable of making a positive impact on the world through computer science. We are leading the movement to close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a programmer looks like.
WHAT IS THE SUMMER IMMERSION PROGRAM? A 7-week introductory computer science course for current 10th and 11th graders (rising junior and senior girls). Program dates vary by region, but the exact program dates and locations can be found on the application. www.girlswhocode.com/sipapply
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AP TEST INFORMATION
REGISTERING FOR AP EXAMS
As you know, taking the Advanced Placement exams is an important part of all AP courses. Milton High School desires that all students take AP exams for the AP classes that they have taken. Scoring well on an AP exam can possibly earn student's college credit for their high school classes, saving a significant amount on tuition.
If you choose not to take the AP exam, there is an opt-out form that needs to be signed by you and your parents. This form must be completed and returned to your teacher no later than March 11, 2019. The form can be printed from the registration site. Students can also get a copy of the form from your AP teacher.
Students wishing to take AP exams must register for their tests online. This registration will take a few minutes and can be completed from any computer with internet access. AP exams are given to Milton students at no cost. Students will have the ability to continue in this tradition by registering for their tests during the priority registration window.
Online Priority Exam Registration has started. You will have until Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 11:59 PM to complete your registration at no cost. Online Late Registration will begin on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 12:01AM, at a cost of $25 per exam, and end on
Wednesday, March 12 at 11:59PM.
To complete the registration, students must answer all required questions.
Registration is not complete until students have printed the confirmation .pdf of the confirmation page that is provided at the end.
We know that parents may desire to register their students for exams. We strongly recommend that parents and students are both present while registering to ensure that the correct exams are ordered. Here are the important dates for the registration process:
- 3/6/19: 11:59PM- AP Priority Test Registration Ends
- 3/7/19: 12:01AM - AP Late Registration Begins-payments after this date will incur a $25 late fee per exam
- 3/12/19: 11:59PM- AP Late Registration Ends
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BASEBALL DIAMOND DINNER & AUCTION
Spring Benefit for Milton Baseball
Please join the Milton Dugout Club Family & Friends for an evening of fun, food and live entertainment, while supporting Milton High School Baseball. Be sure to invite your family, friends, neighbors, and business associates - all are welcome! The event takes place at Atlanta National Golf Club on Saturday, March 2 from 6:30-10:00PM.
- Silent & Live Auction
- Raffle
- Food & Fun
Tickets: $75 per person - Adults Only
Cash Bar (credit cards only accepted)
Live Comedy Performances
For Ticket information: miltonbball@gmail.com
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GEORGIA SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY
ATTENTION PARENTS & GUARDIANS
YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS SURVEY IS VERY IMPORTANT!
Please take a moment to complete the Georgia School Climate Parent Survey.
The survey is available for our parents/guardians to complete and contains 24 questions.
Parents/guardians
may complete the survey using their personal computer, smartphones or tablet. Data compiled with this survey will be used to measure progress in multiple areas of our strategic plan.
Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted
directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis.
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MILTON PTO
Our MHS Staff needs more K cups. Please drop off your donations at the front office.
Thank you!
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COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
Week of February 25
Appointments with Monica are Tuesdays
8:30 -10:30AM
ACT & SAT TEST PREP OPTIONS: For complete test prep options on campus, off-campus, free and paid options, see the ACT & SAT information at
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PTO PARTNERSHIPS
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KIMBERLY COUNTER, REALTOR,
ATLANTA FINE HOMES SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL
As a local resident, and busy working professional with 3 children actively involved in our neighborhood schools, it is easy for me to market and recommend our neighborhoods. I live here and love it! Helping people buy and sell homes in Milton and Alpharetta, is what I do every day. If you need a real estate professional who knows our area inside and out, please contact me at
678-938-5885 and let me help you.
Excellent real estate service is my specialty!
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CORE PHYSIQUE
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EAGLE PRIDE
ACADEMICS
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS
Congratulations to our 10 Milton Seniors on their advancement into the FINAL standing of the National Merit Scholarship. Of the 16,000 National Semifinalists, they have met the requirements to be considered as the one of the final Merit Scholarship winners! Milton's 10 finalists are:
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PRANAV ANTHIMUTHU
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ANNA BUKOWSKI
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MAXWELL GUO
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NIRAJ JINAN
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ERIN JOYCE |
SOHAM KAR |
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KAYLEIGH MONAHAN |
MIRA MUTNICK |
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OWEN SCHERTZ |
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*Not pictured: Niraj Jinan & Owen Schertz
PERFORMING ARTS
CHORUS
13 Milton Chorus Students at All State Chorus
13 Singers represented Milton Chorus at the Georgia Music Educators All State Chorus
They participated in rehearsals and performances with Conductors from across the country during the 3 day event in Athens, GA. Milton Chorus receives High Marks at LGPE
All 4 of Milton's curricular choirs participated in the Georgia Music Educators Large Group Performance Evaluation on 2/20. This event serves an an adjudicated assessment for the choral program where they must perform multiple selections and sight sing for the judges. The choirs received the following marks:
Bella Voce: Superior in Performance, Superior in Sight Singing
Chorale: Superior in Performance, Superior in Sight Singing
Concert Choir: Superior in Performance, Superior in Sight Singing
Select: Superior in Performance, Excellent in Sight Singing
Superior is the highest rating a group can obtain. Both Chorale and Select received Superiors in every category for their Performances. Congratulations to all these young musicians!
INDOOR DRUMLINE
Congratulations to the Milton High School Indoor Drumline for earning 1st Place at this past weekend's Georgia Indoor Percussion Association competition at Lambert High School!
WINTERGUARD
Congratulations to the MHS Junior Varsity Winterguard for earning 5th place at this past weekend's competition at East Coweta High School!
ATHLETICS
EQUESTRIAN
RED TEAM
Congratulations to the Red Team for winning Champion of their Region! They will move onto Zone 4 Finals in Pensacola, Florida in March! They will compete against teams from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee! If successful in Florida, they will compete in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for the National Championship! Go, Eagles! A special congratulations to the following riders: Cat Gorman, Skye James and Finn Wright-Ford for receiving special recognition for winning the highest total points in their classes within the Region for the season!
BLUE TEAM
Congratulations to the blue team and to several individuals that were able to compete at Regionals. The show was held in Conyers on February 10. We are excited for Sydney Burton and Vivienne Jungslager. Both of the girls will ride as individuals and compete at Zones on March 23 in Pensacola Florida. Good luck girls!
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ATHLETIC SCHEDULES
HOME EVENTS
2/25 MON: JV Baseball v Centennial @ 5:55PM
2/25
MON: JV Boys Tennis v Wheeler @ 4:00PM
2/25 MON: JV Soccer v West Forsyth G 5:55/B 7:30PM
2/25 MON: Girls Tennis v Norcross @ 4:00PM
2/26 TUE: JV Baseball v Cambridge @ 5:55PM
2/26 TUE: Boys Lacrosse v Dunwoody JV 5:55/V 7:45pm
2/26 TUE: Boys Tennis v Centennial @ 4:00PM
2/27 WED: 9th Boys Lacrosse v West Forsyth @ 6:00PM
2/27 WED: JV Girls Tennis v Walton @ 4:00PM
2/27 WED: Baseball v Lassiter @ 5:55PM
2/28 THU: Girls Tennis v West Forsyth @ 4:00PM
2/28 THU: Girls Lacrosse v Alpharetta @ 6:00PM
2/28 THU: Boys Lacrosse v Chattahoochee @ 8:00PM
3/1 FRI-SAT: Track & Field Milton Showcase
3/2 SAT: Baseball v Cambridge @ 2:00PM
AWAY EVENTS
2/25 MON: 9th Baseball v Denmark @ 5:55PM
2/25 MON: JV Boys Golf v West Forsyth at Polo Club CC
2/25 MON: Boys Tennis v Norcross @ 4:00PM
2/26 TUE: 9th Baseball v Cambridge @ 5:55PM
2/26 TUE: Girls Tennis v Centennial @ 4:00PM
2/26 TUE: Soccer v West Forsyth G 5:55/B 8:00PM
2/27 WED: JV Boys Tennis v Walton @ 4:00PM
2/28 THU: Boys Tennis v West Forsyth @ 4:00PM
2/28 THU: Girls Golf v North Forsyth at Crystal Farms CC
3/1 FRI: Milton Gymnastics Meet at Infinity Gymnastics
3/1 FRI: Baseball v Cambridge @ 5:55PM
3/1 FRI: Soccer v Cambridge G 5:55/B 8:00PM
3/2 SAT: JV Boys Lacrosse v North Atlanta @ 11:00AM
3/2 SAT: JV Girls Lacrosse Tournament at Lassiter
3/2 SAT: Boys Golf at Johnny Paulk Invitational (Jekyll Island)
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