Cambridge High School   
 
May 11, 2018

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

Principal
Dr. Edward Spurka
[email protected]

Assistant Principal
Kim Premoli
9th Grade
Curriculum

  
Assistant Principal
Darius Maize
12th Grade
[email protected]  

Assistant Principal
11th Grade
Jennifer Beard
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Assistant Principal
Shavanda Toomer
10th Grade
[email protected]

Athletic Director
Lesley Broadwell
[email protected]
    
Administrative Assistant
Peter Vajda
[email protected]


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Cindy King




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U.S. News & World Report: Nation's Top High Schools
Cambridge High School # 6 in Georgia
U.S. News & World Report has released its ranking of the nation's top high schools, and seven Fulton County schools have the distinct honor of being named to the list.

The annual magazine's list spotlights schools that are high achievers and that challenge students with advanced curriculum offerings. Four Fulton high schools are ranked among the top 10 in Georgia; and seven are among the top 20, according to the publication's listing by state.
High School Georgia Ranking National Ranking Medal Ranking
Cambridge High School 6 250 Gold

 
State Championship Saturday

GHSA Tennis State Championships
Lady Bears Tennis

Saturday, May 12 at 10:00 am
Rome Tennis Center at Berry College
Ticket are $5



GHSA Soccer State Championships
Men's Soccer

Saturday, May 12 at 2:30 pm McEachern High School
Powder Springs, GA
Ticket are $12
Purchase online at: GoFan.co 




Come out and support your Cambridge Bears!



Coach St. James Inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame


Don St. James
was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in Stillwater, Oklahoma on Sun May 6th as part of the Class of 2018 in the state of Georgia. 

Coach St. James was inducted for "Lifetime Service to Wrestling" in recognition of contributing at least twenty years to the sport of wrestling as a coach, referee or contributor.

Coach St. James is a 
highly-regarded coach at north Atlanta area high schools (Etowah, Centennial and Cambridge); former assistant coach at the University of Tennessee under legendary coach Gray Simons; sought after clinician at numerous camps and clinics across the country; coached 13 GHSA state champions; collegiate star at UGA and University of Tennessee.
 
2017-2018 Band Program
Student Recognition
The Performing Arts Department would like to take a moment to recognize a few of our outstanding band students who achieved district or state level accomplishments this year! 

Solo Ensemble
  •  Solo - Alyssa Bradshaw - superior rating
  •  Solo - Riley Welch - superior rating
  •  Solo - Anirudhah Narayaan - superior rating
 
District Honor Band
  •  Riley Welch, trumpet
  •  Renee Wang, flute
  •  Daniel Kang, clarinet
  •  Elek Kozma, clarinet
  •  Riley Matthews, horn
  •  Cody Killebrew, horn
  •  Seth Leigh, euphonium
  •  Adam Firment, tuba
  •  Ty Cundy, percussion
  •  Caden Causby, Percussion
 
All-State Band
  •  Renee Wang, flute
  •  Ty Cundy, percussion
  •  Jake Tyler, saxophone
  •  Riley Welch, trumpet
 
District Honor Jazz Band
  •  Ethan White, trombone
  •  Adam Firment, bass trombone
  •  Natalie dos Santos, trumpet
  •  Carter Harrell, trumpet
 
Summer Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Services Provided:
DDS - Certificate of Enrollment
ADAP replacement (if Health was taken on campus at Cambridge High School)
Work Permits (15 years of age, or younger)
New enrollment appointments will be made and enrollment packets can be picked up

Summer hours begin June 1, 2018
 
Device Collection - Begins May 14
Volunteers needed
Collecting students' Surfaces is a huge task and the Student Center could use your help! We need nine parent volunteers during lunches on May 14, 16 and 18 to help with the process. We know it is a busy time of the year but if you could spare a of couple hours we would love it! Please sign-up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e44aca9283-device

FCS Issued Surfaces
If your student no longer using your Microsoft Surface, please return it to the Student Center at any time.

Seniors - All library books and Surfaces must be returned and all outstanding fines paid by this Friday, May 11.

9th-11th Grades - All library books and outstanding fines must be paid by this Friday, May 11. Surfaces will be collected during your Lunch Study Hall starting Monday, May 14. Students should reference the schedule below and find their Study Hall teacher:
 
Fines
All fines for loss or damage must be paid when the device is returned. Seniors will not receive their diploma if they have not been cleared by the Student Center. All other students will not be able to check out a Surface next school year until their fines have been paid.

Microsoft Surface 3 Fines:
Lost / stolen
  • 1st offense $250
  • 2nd and subsequent offense(s): full replacement cost $885*
Damaged
  • 1st offense: $100
  • 2nd and subsequent offense(s): $300
Accessories - Lost or damaged
  • Keyboard: $130 each
  • Pen: $60 each
  • Case: $40 each
  • Power Brick: $20 each
  • Power cord (USB) - $20 each

* Full replacement cost for devices includes the device, all accessories, software licenses and setup.
AP Exams
May 7 through May 14, 2018
AP Exams continue next week, along with Final Exams for seniors. All testing information, including daily bell schedules, are available at www.cambridgehs.org < Students < Student Testing. Bell Schedules for the remainder of the semester can be found on the front page of www.cambridgehs.org and at Student Testing. Due to AP Exams, audible bells will not sound at the beginning and end of school, or during class changes the week of May 7 and May 14. Students should refer to the posted bell schedule at www.cambridgehs.org.
 
AP Exams
AP Exams continue through May 18, 2018. Please find a complete schedule at Student Testing.
  • Testing dates, times, and locations can also be found in each AP classroom and will be posted on doors.
  • Students taking a morning AP Exam should report to their location by 7:30 am.
  • Students taking an afternoon AP Exam should report to their location by 12:15 pm.
  • Due to exam start and projected end times, students will need to provide personal transportation.
  • Students in small groups or who have accommodations should refer to their notification for room location.
  • View the Calculator Policy for AP Exams at Student Testing.
  • Students should leave book bags, study guides, cell phones, smart and beeping watches at home. Consider bringing drawstring bags, a snack and water. Number two pencils, a blue or black pen, and jacket/sweater should also be brought to the exam. A complete list of what students can (and cannot) bring to the exam can be found on Student Testing.
Pl ease note that on May 17 and May 18, some AP Exams may conflict with 12th grade Final Exams . If your student has a conflict, the AP Exam takes priority. The student should work with his/her teacher to schedule a time to make up the exam during the final exam window or contact Darius Maize (12th grade administrator) to schedule a time to make up the final exam.
 
Second Semester Final Exams 
Schedule and Procedures
Second Semester Final Exam Schedule

Students will be notified Monday, May 14 by their teacher(s) regarding the status of their final exam exemption request(s).
 
Schedule for Thursday, May 17 - Regular bell schedule
1st  period     8:20 - 9:18 am
2nd  period     9:23 - 10:20 am
3rd  period Lunch   10:25 - 11:22 pm
4th  period Lunch     11:27 am - 12:24 pm
5th  period Lunch 5th period final exam - part 1
12th grade only *
12:29 pm - 1:26 pm
6th  period     1: 31 pm - 2:28 pm
7th  period 7th period final exam - part 1
12th grade only *
 2:33 pm - 3:30 pm


Schedule for Friday, May 18 - Regular bell schedule
1st  period    8:20 - 9:18 am
2nd  period    9:26 - 10:20 am
3rd  period Lunch / Study Hall   10:25 - 11:22 pm
4th  period Lunch / Study Hall   11:27 am - 12:24 pm
5th  period Lunch / Study Hall 5th period final exam - part 2
12th grade only *
 12:29 pm - 1:26 pm
6th  period     1: 31 pm - 2:28 pm
7th  period  7th period final exam - part 2
12th grade only *
  2:33 pm - 3:30 pm
 
* Seniors who have AP Exams during Final Exams should take the AP Exam and make up the Final Exam, if needed. Missed exam procedures can be found below.

* Seniors who exempt their 5th period final exam (and have a 6th period) must stay on campus. Students will be required to check in at the cafeteria where they will remain, or go to the auditorium until their next period.

* Seniors who exempt their 7th period have completed their academic day after 6th period.
 

Schedule for Monday, May 21 - Abbreviated bell schedule
1st  period  1st period final exam
9th - 12th grade
 8:20 - 10:25 am 
2nd  period    10:35 - 11:20 am            
3rd  period  Lunch   11:25 - 12:10 pm 
4th  period Lunch    12:15 - 1:00 pm 
5th  period Lunch    1:05 - 1:50 pm 
6th  period     1:55 - 2:40 pm
7th  period     2:45 - 3:30 pm
 
Schedule for:
Half day bell schedule 
Tuesday,
May 22
Wednesday,
May 23
Thursday,
May 24
 8:20 - 10:25 am 3rd period final exam  
9th - 12th grade 
4th period final exam
9th - 12th grade 
5th period final exam  
9th - 11th only
10:25 - 10:40 am

Break  Break Break
10:40 - 12:40 pm 2nd period  final exam
9th - 12th grade 
6th period final exam
9th - 12th grade 
7th period final exam
9th - 11th only
 
Note: The cafeteria will have lunch available for students after the last exam period on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Buses will depart at 12:45pm.

Late Check-in Guidelines - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
The first exam periods on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (May 22 - 24) are also lunch periods. During lunch periods, students who have lunch will remain in the cafeteria and will use the time to study for final exams.

Your student may arrive late rather than attend during his/her lunch period. If your student is arriving late on one of the half-day final exam days, he/she must arrive by 10:35 am. Students arriving late will remain in the cafeteria until it is time to move to the 10:40 am exam. Students riding in carpool must enter through the cafeteria doors on the north side of the building (facing Kings Ridge). Student drivers must enter through the cafeteria doors. Do not drop your student off at the front doors as they will be directed to the cafeteria side entrance. Students cannot be in the academic halls during testing.

Missed Exams
Missed Senior Exams Due to AP Testing:
Seniors who missed a Final Exam due to a conflict with AP Exams can arrange with their teacher to make up the exam during the Final Exam window. If arrangements are not made, the student should contact the 12th Grade Administrator, Mr. Maize at [email protected]  to arrange to make up the exam before or after school from Friday, May 18 until Tuesday, May 22.

Missed Exams Due to Illness:
Students are expected to be present and on time on all testing days. If a student must miss a final exam due to illness, the parent/guardian must call the Attendance Office on the day of the absence in order for the student to take his/her exam on the make-up days. If the Attendance Office is not alerted, the absence will be considered unexcused.

Pre-approved Absences:
All other missed exams must receive prior approval by the student's grade-level administrator. To obtain approval the parent/guardian should email the administrator by Monday, May 14. Please include the date(s) to be missed, the subject name(s), the teacher name(s), and the reason for the missed exam.
Make up exams will take place in the Student Center and will occur on: Friday, May 25, 2018 - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Checking Students Out
Students will not be allowed to check out while exams are in progress. Classrooms cannot be disturbed, and students will not be allowed in the academic halls. For a student to check out prior to the end of the day (during non-exam times), please have your student bring a note to the Attendance Office at the beginning of the school day. Due to the volume, the Attendance Office cannot accept emails or phone calls at check-out time.

Summer Reading and Assignments



Summer assignments are now available at www.cambridgehs.org for World Language, Social Studies, English, and Calculus. 
 
Course Registration  for 2018-2019
Timeline and important dates:
May 24 Final Course Change deadline

On Wednesday, April 18third-round Course Verification Forms for next year's classes were distributed to 9th - 11th grade students.   The third-round is your student's last opportunity to confirm his/her requests for next year and ensure that he/she has selected a total of six credits. If the form is correct, there is no need to return the form. Changes are due now and can be turned in to the  front office.

If your student has requested to take an online course by the May 24, 2018 deadline, they must register for the online course(s) through Fulton or Georgia Virtual Schools. O nline courses cannot be requested after the May 24 deadline . Please refer to the instructions on the form for registration instructions. 

Dual Enrollment courses require students to meet both the guidelines and the deadlines set-forth by both Fulton County Schools and by the dual enrollment institution of choice. A student's failure to meet any guidelines and deadlines will result in the appropriate reassignment of courses to meet graduation requirements. For more information on Dual Enrollment, please visit Cambridge Counseling

Additional resources can also be found at  www.cambridgehs.org,  "About" and "Academics." The final day to make any change to a student's courses for next year (including online) is May 24, 2018.

Graduation and Senior Information
Class of 2018 
Find the latest information for Seniors and The Class of 2018 Graduation on the Senior page:
 
  • Senior Walk - May 21 for Birmingham Falls and May 22 for Cogburn Woods and Summit Hill 
     
  • Cap and Gown packages - www.GAbalfour.com
     
  • Yard signs - www.VIPDecals.com
     
  • Cambridge Post - Graduation cards and letters
     
  • 2018 "Bridging to Our Future" submissions - what are your senior's post-graduation plans?
     
  • 2018 Baccalaureate and donations - Parent sponsored event 
     
  • Senior slideshow - Pictures needed
     
  • Calendar of events - Senior and graduation events 
 
Yearbook Distribution
  • Seniors on Monday during all lunches, in the auditorium lobby
  • Underclassmen on Tuesday during all lunches, in the auditorium lobby
On Wednesday we will sell any remaining books for $100 cash only beginning at 7:30 am in the auditorium lobby.  We will sell until we run out, which we did last year!

Senior Walk
May 21 - Birmingham Falls
May 22 - Cogburn Woods Elementary and Summit Hill Elementary
On Monday, May 21 (Birmingham Falls) and Tuesday, May 22 (Cogburn Woods and Summit Hill), Seniors can walk the halls of their elementary school  in their caps and gowns to celebrate with the 5th graders. Seniors are to arrive at either school at 1:15 pm for the walk at 1:30 pm. They should dress appropriately and wear their caps and gowns!

Seniors must RSVP, at  Senior Walk



Dear Cambridge Family,

We want to make sure we are moving in the right direction as a district, and we need your help.  We are asking that you complete a survey that will help the district determine if it is meeting targets related to our Strategic Plan 2022.  The FCS staff is completing a separate set of questions.

The SP2022 survey takes just 10 minutes, and while we will make it available until June 8, we hope you will take the time to answers the questions right away.

Here is a link to the family survey:  
SP2022 Family Survey (https://bit.ly/2wsKpmd)

We are excited to learn your perceptions of how things are going and identify some areas we can continue to grow. If you have any questions, send them to [email protected].
 



Cambridge Softball Tryouts for Fall 2018
Monday, May 14 th | Wednesday, May 16 th |  Thursday, May 17 th
4:45 pm to 7:00 pm.
All athletes must have an updated physical to participate in the tryouts. CHS is using a digital platform for all the participation forms so please use the following link

  Athlete Participation Forms
Honors Night Photos

Photos from Honors Night are available to view and order from BPI. 

 
Rising Seniors
Senior Portraits
Schedule your Senior Portrait with BPI for June 19 - 20, 2018 at Cambridge High School.  For more information view the following:


 








 

  

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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