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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:
(Click on name to email)
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2019
01/07: FIRST DAY 2nd SEMESTER
01/10: FR/SO Parent Night 6:30
01/15: SGC Meeting 4:00PM
01/18:
PTO Meeting 9:30AM
01/21: M.L. KING Jr. HOLIDAY*
01/31: Dual Enroll. Night 6:30
02/07: Rising 9th Par Night 6:30
2/12: SGC Meeting 7:10AM
02/15-18: TCHR/STUDENT HOL*
02/22:
PTO Meeting 9:30AM
03/11,12: WORK DAYS*
03/15:
PTO Meeting 9:30AM
03/19: SGC Meeting 4:00PM
04/01-05: SPRING BREAK*
04/16: SGC Meeting 7:10AM
04/19:
PTO Meeting 9:30AM
04/22-05/3: EOC TESTING
05/06-17: AP TESTING
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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WELCOME BACK!
HOMEROOM SCHEDULE WEEK OF JANUARY 7
Monday, January 7: Homeroom BEFORE first period for schedule distribution.
Friday, January 11: Homeroom AFTER first period for report card distribution and PSAT results.
PSAT RESULT INFORMATION
On January 11th, 2019 students in grades 9 through 11 will receive their PSAT score from October 10th, 2018.
Please take time to review your child's score using the parent tutorial on understanding 2018 PSAT/NMSQT results (
linked below).
Next steps for students as applicable:
- Create a College Board account at studentscores.collegeboard.org to view the full PSAT/NMSQT score report.
- Create a Khan Academy account at satpractice.org and link College Board and Khan Academy accounts for free, personalized practice for the SAT.
- Start planning for college and career using tools like BigFuture and Roadtrip Nation, available via the online PSAT/NMSQT score report.
- Sign up for the SAT.
In addition, please review College Board Opportunity Scholarship document (linked below) as the College Board is investing $5 million per year in the College Board Opportunity Scholarships, beginning with the class of 2020. Your child is eligible to earn scholarships by taking the outlined actions during certain windows in their junior and senior years.
CLICK BELOW FOR INFORMATION
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NEWS YOU CAN USE
Happy New Year from the MHS Counseling Department! Please click below to read January's "News You Can Use" for important information concerning:
- Schedule Change Process
- Personal Fitness Waiver
- 2019-2020 Dual Enrollment
- Recovery Options
- Other important information
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STUDENT SUPPORT 2nd SEMESTER
Lunch Tutoring Changes
The Lunch Tutoring Program will be undergoing changes for the Spring Semester. During Lunches, all students are still able to receive academic help in the core content areas (English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Language).
Teachers from each core content area will now be available 2 days/week. Student tutors in all content areas will still be available throughout the week. Please see the complete schedule below (
Note:
Teacher availability/schedule is subject to change). The updated schedule is posted outside the Media Hub.
Students are expected to check-in to Tutoring.
Silent Work Area
Students interested in a SILENT work area may use the virtual lab in the Media Hub. This area is intended for individual, silent work and reading. Students who are not working silently will be asked to return to the cafeteria.
Student Success Center
Students may also access the Student Success Center (located in the cafeteria) as a quiet work area. This area is designed for small group projects, homework, or quiet, student-led study groups.
NO FOOD OR DRINK is permitted in the Student Success Center.
Students who are not working quietly will be asked to return to the cafeteria.
Media Hub Study Rooms
The Media Hub now has study rooms available for small groups. Rooms must be reserved and are subject to availability. Reserve rooms by speaking to the Media Specialists at the Circulation Desk.
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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
SENIORS - COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Do you have a January 1 or January 15 college application deadline? Please remember that MHS will be closed for winter holiday. If you need a transcript or letter of recommendation for January deadlines please be sure to submit all requests no later than December 17, 2018.
**Any transcript request that is submitted from December 21, 2018 through the duration of the winter break will
NOT be processed until after January 7, 2019 as the Records and Counseling Office will be closed. Please note that if you need a Mid-Year Report or Mid-Year Transcript to be sent to a college the first semester grades will not be posted until January. Please place a "hold for grades" on your Parchment request. These requests will be processed beginning January 17, 2019.**
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9th/10th PARENT NIGHT
The Milton High School Counseling Department is pleased to invite our Freshmen & Sophomore Parents to 9th/10th Grade Parent Night. This event will be on Thursday, January 10 at 6:30PM in the Milton High School Auditorium. Topics will include graduation requirements, SAT/ACT Testing Timeline, Utilizing your PSAT results, HOPE scholarship program, preparing for college, and registering for next year's courses. We hope that you will be able to join us.
Mrs. Echeverria, MHS' Bilingual Community Liaison, will host a Spanish version of 9th/10th Parent Night beginning at 6:00PM in the Media Hub.
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TRANSFERS
FIRST SEMESTER TRANSFERS
LEAVING MILTON at the end of the semester? Students who may be planning to withdraw from Milton High School for second semester should see Mrs. Shamis in suite 1320. Parents may also email shamis@fultonschools.org to make arrangements for obtaining necessary documents and to sign the withdrawal form before leaving for break.
SECOND SEMESTER
If you know that you will be transferring out of Milton High School for 2nd semester, please see Mrs. Shamis in 1320 to begin the withdrawal paperwork and avoid delays in the transfer process.
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TRACK & FIELD INFORMATION
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Please take a moment to read through all of the information that follows and is attached carefully. We apologize in advance for the length and detail included in this communication but there is a great deal of important information to share.
This year there are multiple steps required for completing registration for the 2019 Milton Track and Field season which include:
#1-Registration/Payment for primary registration fee and uniform orders for athlete on SI Play site (see instructions link below) Attention: SI Play will require you to check/uncheck boxes with several "marketing" questions. Please respond accordingly,
GET TEXT MESSAGES: "Opt Out"
NEXT COLLEGE STUDENT ATHLETE: "No, not interested"
PARTNER OFFER-SQUAD LOCKER: "Uncheck box", REGSAVER/AIG: "No, I would not like to protect".
#2-Payment for MHS Participation fee by check or online at OSP site (see instructions link below)
#3-Electronic Forms submittal on PlanetHS. All athletes must have an updated PHYSICAL that is good through May 2019 to participate in Track & Field. If you played a fall sport and already uploaded your forms, make sure your physical is up to date before the first day of practice (see instruction link below).
or Text S2819 to 69274
Registration Reminders:
- Registration closes 1/15/19 but be kind to our registrar, trainers and coaching staff and register early- don't wait until January 14th to register!
- This year's registration process requires a bit of time to get through the required steps. It will be helpful on the PlanetHS portion for parents and athletes to plan a time together to work on the account set up and forms. The MHS student ID number, health information, insurance information and electronic signatures will be required to complete the forms.
You are not fully registered until Steps 1, 2 and 3 are complete. You must be fully registered to participate in practices starting Tuesday, January 15th.
Questions:
- Questions regarding the registration process can be sent to the registrar at miltontfregistrar@gmail.com.
- Questions regarding uniforms, the Milton Track and Field program or the scholarship opportunities can be sent to estesl@fultonschools.org
- Questions regarding PlanetHS and the forms submittals can be sent to the MHS trainers-Derek Gaffey- derekgaffey15@gmail.com or Karly Holcombe- Karlyholcombe@gmail.com
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ATTENTION ALL SOCCER PLAYERS!
Mandatory Fitness Assessments will be administered this week on
Tuesday, January 8 and Wednesday, January 9 from 4:00-5:15PM in the stadium.
Thursday, January 10th is a scheduled make-up day - Coaches' approval required. All assessments missed will be completed on this day.
Tennis shoes are required. NO CLEATS.
TRYOUTS
Tryouts are scheduled January 14-18 in the stadium. Girls 4:00-6:00PM; Boys 6:00-8:00PM. All forms in Planet High School must be completed to be eligible to participate.
www.planeths.com
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RUN FOR COVER 5K RACE
The boys lacrosse team is hosting the 12th annual Run for Cover 5K on Saturday January 26! This is a PEACHTREE QUALIFIER!
We are collecting cold weather clothing for the Foster Care Support!
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MILTON SOCCER 3V3 WINTER BLAST
Milton Soccer will be hosting a 3v3 tournament for boys and girls ages U7-U14 on January 12,2019. Please help us spread the word to your siblings, neighbors and friends. For more information go to www.MiltonEaglesSoccer.com
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PUNCHLINE AT MILTON
We are excited to announce ticketing information for the second Milton Theatre
Punchline Comedy Night on January 25, 2019 in the MHS Auditorium! The Punchline Comedy Club has provided lots of laughter to Atlanta, Georgia for over three decades and we are thrilled to be hosting a night of fun with them in our very own Milton Theatre. We intend to pack the house and sell this evening out, so get your tickets early!
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COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
Week of January 7
PARENTS:
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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XTREMEHEALTH AND WELLNESS
What is a Health Coach? Health Coaches represent a new layer in healthcare: WELLNESS! They provide the education, support, and encouragement you need to reach and maintain optimal health. Call today to set up a free Discovery Session to see if Health Coaching is right for you. Visit the link to find out more:
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EAGLE PRIDE
PERFORMING ARTS
BAND
Congratulations to the following Milton High School Band students to this year's Georgia Music Educator's All-State Band and Orchestra program. Thousands of students auditioned this past weekend in the final round of auditions at Houston County High School, and 12 of our students were named as members! Alex Boswell
(clarinet)
Claudia DeCredico (horn)
Drew Goldsmith (percussion)
Kyla Hampson (tuba)
Ayden Marshall (percussion)
Aidan McHugh (trumpet)
Janie Pan (clarinet)
Anna Paulus (trumpet)
Jonah Schertz (percussion)
Matthew Springer (euphonium)
Kristen Van (oboe)
Ethan Johnson (alternate, bassoon)
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ATHLETIC SCHEDULES
HOME EVENTS
1/8 TUE: Bball v N For JVB & JVG 4:30/9B & VG 6:00/VB 7:30
1/11 FRI: Bball v W For
JVB & JVG 4:30/9B & VG 6:00/VB 7:30
AWAY EVENTS
1/9 WED: Wrestling at Walton @ 5:00PM
1/9 WED: Swim and Dive at North Fulton Championships
1/11 FRI: JV Wrestling Region Duals at Forsyth Cent @ 5:00PM
1/12 SAT: V Wrestling Region Duals at Forsyth Cent @ 9:00AM
1/12 SAT: Swim & Dive at Riverwood Inv. @ Marist HS @ 9:00AM
1/12 SAT: Varsity Basketball v Alpharetta VG 4:00/VB 5:30
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