Cambridge High School   
 
March 4, 2019

Cambridge
High School 
2845 Bethany Bend
Milton, GA  30004
Main: 470-254-2883
Fax: 470-254-2927   

Principal
Kimberly H. Premoli 
premoli@fultonschools.org

Assistant Principal
Shavanda Toomer
9th Grade
Curriculum
 toomer@fultonschools.org
  
Assistant Principal
Darius Maize
10th Grade
maize@fultonschools.org
  
Assistant Principal
11th Grade
Joel M. Peterson
  petersonj1@fultonschools.org
  
Assistant Principal
Jennifer Beard
12th Grade
beardj@fultonschools.org 

Athletic Director 
Lesley Broadwell 
broadwelll@fultonschools.org
    
Administrative Assistant
Peter Vajda
vajdap@fultonschools.org

Administrative Assistant
Tonekia Phairr
phairrt@fultonschools.org
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Chorus Large Group Performance Evaluation Results
Cambridge Chorus students traveled to LGPE (Large Group Performance Evaluation) at Johns Creek United Methodist Church. This event is mandatory in the state of Georgia to encourage excellence in musicianship and performance abilities.

Our chorus students were perfect in every way! We took two choruses to evaluation (Mastery Women and Intermediate Women & Men's Chorus combined) and both received SUPERIOR in every category possible! Additionally, they are required to sight read a piece of music they've never seen before and both groups got a SUPERIOR in sight reading as well!

Congratulations to our Singing Bears for their hard work and beautiful music-making!  Great things are happening in the Chorus room here at Cambridge High School.
Milton Rotary Student of the Quarter
Congratulations Jackson Wakefield

Legal Bears Perform Well at District
Our Mock Trial Team did very well at Districts in Newnan this past weekend with outstanding performance awards for four students.  


Front row -  Shir Halfon & Shanel Pouatcha  were recognized as outstanding 
attorneys.

Back row - Ambuja Sharma & Cheney Dunwoodie  were recognized as outstanding witnesses.
 



The Mock Trial Team wrapped up this year placing 2 nd in Regions and 3rd
at District.
 




Cambridge High School FFA celebrates National FFA Week



National FFA Week began on February 16 and continued through February 23. Cambridge FFA participated in a week full of fun plans for its members and the community.  Throughout the week, Cambridge FFA members participated in "FFA Achievement Week" which allowed them to work on award and scholarship applications in class.

On Tuesday, Cambridge FFA members ran a teacher appreciation event to show their appreciation for the staff of Cambridge. Wednesday was Member Appreciation Day, and Cambridge FFA members enjoyed an "FFA Fiesta" lunch in the Cambridge Agriscience and Veterinary Education building. On Thursday, eleven professionals in agriculturally-related careers came and talked with members to answer questions and explain what they do at their jobs. This allowed members to expand their knowledge about career opportunities in the agriculture field. On Friday, Cambridge FFA hosted a Farm Day for local preschool and kindergarten children. Members ran eight different stations and taught over 200 younger children about agriculture, including dairy, chicken, equine, plants, guinea pigs, rabbits, peaches, and goats.  Finally, on Saturday, FFA members were at Starbucks on Highway 9 in Milton passing out treat bags for furry friends and sharing agricultural knowledge to the local community.

Throughout the week, students created 181 craft packets for patients at CHOA to make fleece tie pillows while they await treatments.  Cambridge FFA was jam-packed for National FFA Week this year, members got their hands dirty to celebrate FFA and promote agriculture awareness. Cambridge FFA has 160 members and is in its fourth year of existence and has been named one of the top chapters in the nation twice.
 






Our next round table discussion is titled "What's on our reading list?" As practitioners, we are constantly reading and learning to stay abreast of trends and ensure that we are using best practices. Much of what we read is not education-centric and may be of interest to all. In this meeting, we will discuss highlights of recent texts and how our practices both personal and professional have been influenced. 

Participants are encouraged to share their readings as well. My hope is this will spark meaningful conversations and maybe create a book-study or two to hold with parents. Our round table is:

Friday, March 15, 2019
9:00 am
Room: 2.428 

Below are a few of my latest reads, as well as my team's current reads. Enjoy!

Kimberly H. Premoli
Principal

Ms. Premoli's Reading List:

The End of Average - Todd Rose
The Power of a Positive Team - Jon Gordon
The Power of Positive Leadership - Jon Gordon
The Price of Privilege - Madeline Levine, Ph.D.
The Checklist Manifesto - Atul Gawande
The Naked Roommate: For Parents Only - Harlan Cohen
Daring Greatly - Brene Brown, Ph.D.

Read more...
 
2019 - 2020 Course Registration Continues
Second-Round Course Verification Forms Distributed 
Students received their second-round Course Verification Forms on February 26. On this Course Verification Form, students will see a list of their current course requests (not their schedule) for the 2019-2020 school year. These requests include the courses recommended by your student's teachers, as well as the changes and electives requested on the first verification form.

The second-round Course Verification Form is due back to your student's second period teacher on Monday, March 4, 2019. It is crucial that each student completes and returns this form. Completing and returning the second verification form is your student's (and parent/guardian's) agreement to the courses listed on the form. If a student has less than 6.0 credits, electives may be selected for him/her. 

On the second- round, students who plan to take a course(s) through Dual Enrollment will list their course(s), college name, and desired semester. Students are responsible for applying to the college and completing all required steps by March 29, 2019; this is a firm deadline. Information regarding dual enrollment requirements and the process can be found at www.cambridgehscounseling.com.  

In addition, students who plan to take a course(s) online through either Fulton or Georgia Virtual can list the online course, the vendor they plan to use, and whether they will be taking the course on or off campus. Students are responsible for registering for all online courses. Information about virtual course offerings and registration can be found at:

To assist students and parents/guardians with course registration, visit our web site for resources, timelines, and the complete registration process.

Visit www.cambridgehs.org, "About" and "Academics."

Timeline and important dates:

February 26 Second Course Verification Form distributed to students
March 4 Second Course Verification Forms due
March 25 Third Course Verification Form distributed to students
May 23 Deadline for final course changes. 


Cambridge Prom
Saturday, March 23
Mercedes Benz Stadium
1 AMB Drive Northwest
Atlanta, GA 30313

8:00 - 11 pm

Tickets:
  • Cambridge Seniors - $60
  • Cambridge Juniors and all guests - $70
  • Parking is free
Tickets will be available at:


Students who do not attend Cambridge High School must complete a Guest Information Form.

FCS Vaping Awareness and Prevention Campaign
Fulton County School System is raising awareness about the risks and dangers around student use of vapes/e-cigarettes. 2018 national survey data concluded that 11.7% of high school students and 3.3% of middle school students have used an e-cigarette in the past 30 days. Our school leaders have reported an uptick of students bringing and using vapes/e-cigarettes on school campuses which constitutes a violation of the Student Code of Conduct but more importantly, the use of these devices puts our students at risk for the known and unknown dangers of vaporized chemicals they emit.

Our schools will be educating parents, students, and communities using three approaches: Awareness/Prevention, Intervention and Response. This week, we will focus on intervention for students. Each school has been provided access to vaping prevention lesson information from the CATCH (Coordinated Approach To Child Health) My Breath Program (https://catchinfo.org/modules/e-cigarettes) and will decide how best to share this information with students.

This program has three intended outcomes: 1) Understand that e-cigarettes are addictive, unhealthy and not as popular as believed; 2) Resist their own curiosity and peer pressure to experiment with e-cigarettes; and 3) Encourage friends and peers not to use e-cigarettes. For parents who have students who might be struggling with tobacco addiction, there are two intervention resources we encourage you to review:

https://teen.smokefree.gov/
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Over the next couple of weeks, we will share an additional communication that will contain information on our third approach: response. Thank you in advance for partnering with us to prevent, intervene and respond to this ever-growing safety concern facing our students. At Fulton County Schools, we believe students come first, and their safety is a top priority. Thank you for your support in this effort.
Work-based Learning
Tuesday, March 5
Seniors: Interested in Work-Based Learning for 2019-20?  Please attend this MANDATORY meeting to find out if WBL is a good fit for your schedule.  Requirements include:
Completed Application
  •   85%+ in all classes
  •   Good attendance and clean discipline record
  •   Driver's license and car
Meeting time:  Tuesday, March 5, at 7:45 am.
Place:  Room: 2.445, Ms. Yarrington
 

Upcoming College Visits

Students must sign up two school days in advance on the counseling website www.cambridgehscounseling.com , with the links below or in the counseling office.  

Sign up by Thursday for visits on Monday

*If you are having trouble or are blocked from the google form, log out of your FCS account and access from the newsletter or counseling website.*

March 18:
University of Alabama - 6th period

March 28:
Georgia State University - 6th period

2019 Cambridge Athletic Association Scholarships
Due March 29, 2019
The Cambridge Athletic Association ("CAA") is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual College Scholarship program for the Class of 2019.  This year the CAA will again offer two $1,000 scholarships  (one male and one female).  These scholarships are made possible by the generous contributions of CAA Members and Sponsors and are designed to recognize outstanding CHS senior student-athletes who have demonstrated exceptional achievement and character on the playing field, in the classroom and in the school and/or community.  The scholarship winners will be recognized at Honors Night on April 22, 2019.   
 

Volunteer Opportunity
March 15
Volunteers are needed on March 15 from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm, in the Cafeteria, to pack meals for the Interact Club's annual Rise against Hunger Event! This is always a fun event for all who participate. All ages are welcome to volunteer, parents down to late elementary age students.

Students can obtain two hours of volunteer service for attending and working at this event.
Contact Lori DeLorenzo at delorenzo@fultonschools.org if you would like to volunteer.


 




To participate, download the flyer below and bring to Chili's on Spirit Night, or simply tell your server you are with Cambridge High School and funds will be credited to CAA.

Student ID Policy
School Safety and Security Plan
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As part of our safety and security plan, we are implementing a policy such that all students must wear an ID at all times. IDs should be worn around the neck and visible. By requiring all staff, students, and visitors have some identification on them at all times; we can better ensure that the people in our building, should be in our building. We ask that all parents and guardians help us in this safety measure by ensuring that your student has his/her ID on them each day.

If your student has not received his/her ID, please have them see Ms. Leathers in the Front Office. 
Please note that if a student loses his/her ID, it will cost $5 to replace the ID and if a student loses their ID and lanyard, it will cost $10 to replace all items.

  

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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