MILTON HIGH SCHOOL
EAGLE UPDATE
December 09 , 2018
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IN THIS UPDATEHOME
PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
FALL EXAM INFORMATION
HOLIDAY CONCERTS
MILTON IMPROV SHOW
FROM THE SUMMIT
TRANSFER INFO
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
SCHEDULE CHANGES
MILTON ORCHESTRA
SGC INPUT/FEEDBACK
MILTON PTO NEWS
PUNCHLINE AT MHS
SOCCER TOURNAMENT
COLLEGE & CAREER INFO
PTO PARTNERSHIPS
EAGLE PRIDE
ATHLETIC SCHEDULES
MILTON LEADERSHIP
PRINCIPAL
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ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
  
ADMIN ASSISTANTS
Adam Clack
  
504 COORDINATOR
  
RtI COORDINATOR
Donna Solomon
  
GUIDANCE DIRECTOR

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Gary Sylvestri
MILTON PTO
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IMPORTANT DATES
2018
12/11: SGC Meeting 7:10AM
12/11:  Band Concert 7:00PM
12/11: Chorus Concert  7:30PM
12/12: FB State Champ 8:00PM
12/13: Orchestra Concert 7:00PM
12/14:  PTO Meeting 9:30AM
12/14: Improv Show 7:00PM
12/17-20: FINAL EXAM WINDOW
12/21-1/4/19: WINTER BREAK*
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
MILTON'S PARTNERS
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FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATIONFOOTBALL
Please click below for ALL the information you will need for Milton's State Championship game this Wednesday night at 8:00PM in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
TICKETS ARE ON SALE IN THE FRONT OFFICE FROM 11:30AM - 1:30PM Monday & Tuesday!
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL
I would like to open with a heartfelt THANK YOU to our teachers, administrators, support staff, and Milton families who care deeply for our students and consistently show their support for them every day!

In preparing for the holiday season, it is a time to be joyful and thankful for all the things we have accomplished at Milton High School. It is also time to be mindful that this time of year can be stressful for our students. There are seniors are still waiting for their college acceptance letters while our ninth graders are preparing to take their first high school final exams. Other students are still balancing the demands of school, work and even an extracurricular activity.

My hope for our students is a healthy and successful end of the semester and for everyone a safe winter break free from stress.

TIPS/ADVICE FOR FINAL WEEK OF 1st SEMESTER 
As we push into the final week of the first semester, we thought it would be helpful to provide some advice to help our students navigate the week in preparation for the much needed winter break. While this is not an exhaustive list, the hope is to share some ideas on how our students could best manage their stress as we head to the finish line of the first semester:
  • Study a little bit each day and don't stay up late; you need to get your rest and cramming never helps
  • Study in manageable chunks of time; take lots of breaks
  • Take breaks during study sessions to clear your mind
  • Join a study group
  • Make sure you know the help sessions and resources your teacher provides
  • Eliminate distractions like social media
  • Get enough sleep every night
  • Stay hydrated
  • Eat a good breakfast every morning
  • Come prepared with all of your needed supplies for the specific class and final
  • Be confident in YOUR ABILITIES! Believe that if you do your best you WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!
If your child is not sleeping well or has noticeable signs of stress, please do not hesitate to contact our teachers, counselors, or administrators who are available to help.
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FALL EXAM INFORMATION EXAMS
The EXAM SCHEDULE for FALL SEMESTER is below.    Please note:
MISSED EXAMS
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. The student must also bring in documentation related to the absence when they return to take the make-up exam.
STUDENTS WILL NOT BE GIVEN PERMISSION TO TAKE
EXAMS EARLY BECAUSE OF TRAVEL/VACATION PLANS!

EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY
Student exemptions are intended as an academic incentive.
Students in grades 9 through 12 in semester courses ONLY are able to exempt fall exams.
The following guidelines determine exemptions:
  • No days of ISS or OSS
  • 90+ average (Honors/AP points EXCLUDED)
  • End of Course Tests may not be exempted
Teachers inform students of their exemption status on the Friday prior to the week their final exams are scheduled.
Q & A
  • What grade levels can exempt? All grade levels.
  • How many semester exams may be exempted? As many as the student is eligible to exempt.
  • Can I exempt first semester exams? Only if it is a one semester course.
  • Can I exempt an End of Course test? No. The EOC is a state-mandated exam.
  • Can I exempt a semester exam in an AP course? Only if you meet the eligibility requirements; Honors/AP points are excluded.
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HOLIDAY CONCERTSCONCERTS
BAND CONCERT
Join the Milton Band on Tuesday, December 11 at 7:00PM in the Milton Auditorium for a festive holiday concert.

CHORUS CONCERT
Plan on coming out to Crabapple Baptist Church on Tuesday, December 11 at 7:30PM as the Milton Chorus sings many holiday favorites.

ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Please join us for an evening of festive, contemporary, and classic music for strings! The Milton Orchestra Holiday Concert is Thursday, December 13 at 7:00PM.
Admission is free!
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MILTON IMPROV HOLIDAY SHOWimprov
Come out this Friday, December 14 at 7:00PM in the Blackbox. $5 tickets at the door.
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FROM THE SUMMITSUMMIT
Take a Break With the holiday seasoning getting closer and school wrapping up, it is common for stress levels to increase. Your to-do list might be growing faster than you can cross things off. Take time for yourself and slow down. Being able to take a brief break can help you become more productive in the long run. For more tips on how to handle this holiday season, follow this link:
If anyone needs professional counseling, Summit Counseling is here and we can help. For more information, call 678-893-5300 or visit summitcounseling.org.    
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TRANSFERSTRANSFERS
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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COLLEGE APPLICATIONSCOLLEGEAPPS
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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SCHEDULE CHANGESSCHEDCHANGE
Second Semester Schedule Change Forms will become available on December 10. In order to make a schedule change request, please complete the Schedule Change Request Form (we are unable to honor requests that are submitted via email or telephone/voicemail). Forms require a parent signature and will available on the MHS website and in Counseling Suites 1320 and 1340 beginning December 10. Important notes regarding schedule change requests:
  • Schedule change period is from December 10 - January 18
  • All schedule changes are based on class availability
  • Academic class changes will be considered for students who receive a grade of 73% or below. Students and parents should contact their Counselor regarding options. If there are extenuating circumstances for students whose grade is above a 73%, please communicate this to their Counselor.
  • Year-long electives will not be changed as these are a year-long commitment.

If you have any further questions, please contact your student's assigned Counselor.

SCHEDULE CHANGE FORM 

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MILTON ORCHESTRA IN THE COMMUNITYORCHESTRA
sending picture  Sinfonia, Chamber, and Concert Orchestra members performed pre-show music for three performances of Atlanta Dance Theatre's Nutcracker production at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center this weekend. We also had orchestra students dancing in the production! Bravo!

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SCHOOL GOVERNANCE COUNCILSGC
The Milton High School Governance Council values your input and ideas. Please complete the following Public Comment Form regarding Milton's Request For Flexibility (RFF) Renewals. These RFFs are currently in place and are up for renewal approval. All Public Comments will become a part of the School Governance Council's open records and will be available to all for viewing. We appreciate your participation!
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PTO NEWSPTONEWS
PTO News:
  • Next PTO meeting: December 14, 2018 at 9:30 in the Media Hub
  • It's never too late to support the PTO, donate NOW: CLICK HERE
Gift Cards for MHS staff:
Milton Eagles PTO is having a Holiday Luncheon for the Milton High School Teachers and Staff.  We are looking for donations to go towards gift cards that will be raffled off at the luncheon.  If you would like to donate, click the button below.  Thank you for your generous donations. 
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PUNCHLINE AT MILTONPUNCHLINE
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! T hese tickets make wonderful presents just in time for the holidays and will be available to the public on December 14, 2018!

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EARLY CHECK-OUT PROCEDURECHECKOUTPROCEDURE
In an effort to reduce classroom interruption, we would like to remind our students and parents of the Milton High School check-out procedures.
If you need to check out your student, please follow these steps:
  • The student can bring a written note: including the student's name, grade, reason for dismissal and time of pickup - from the parent or legal guardian to the attendance office in the morning to receive a pass out of class.
  • We cannot accept phone calls or emails to check students out.
  • If an early dismissal note is not provided in the morning, a student may be called to the front office for check-out only when the parent/guardian or emergency contact arrives in the front office with a government issued ID (driver's license, passport, Fulton County employee ID).
  • You may be asked to wait until a class change to check out your child.
  • Students who are ill must check out through the school clinic.
  • Any student who leaves campus without following these procedures will be marked unexcused and may face an administrative consequence.

Your cooperation with this procedure is requested as it minimizes interruptions to classroom instruction. Students will not be checked out after 3:00 PM.

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MILTON SOCCER 3V3 WINTER BLASTSOCTOURN
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 
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTERMHSCCC
Week of December 10
NEW WEBSITE:  www.miltonccc.weebly.com
PARENTS: 
Appointments with Monica are Tuesdays  8:30 -10:30AM
Parent appointments available by CLICKING HERE
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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If you have any questions, please contact the College & Career Center ( miltonhighccc@gmail.com) or Monica Meng at mengm@fultonschools.org. 
PTO PARTNERSHIPSPTOPARTNERSHIPS
VINTAGE PIZZERIA
Vintage Pizzeria offers New Jersey style pizza along with a variety of pastas, subs, appetizers and salads. Let us cater your Holiday Event!
vintagepizzeria.com
ATLANTA ORAL SURGERY
Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery provides excellence in dental implants and wisdom teeth removal. Our main focus is on the patient's health and overall experience. Proud supporter of Milton HS for 25 yrs.
atlantaoralsurgery.com
ROSWELL EYE CLINIC
For over 30 years, Roswell Eye Clinic has offered family eye care, enjoying a personal relationship with our patients and their families. We Care! You'll See!
roswelleyeclinic.com
EAGLE PRIDEPRIDE
PERFORMING ARTS
DRAMA
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Milton's "Einstein's Dreams" who are invited to perform for over 5,000 people at the upcoming #thescon19 @gatheatreconf Georgia Thespians in February! #woohoo #repthem
ATHLETIC SCHEDULESSCHEDULES
HOME EVENTS
12/14 FRI-SAT: Fulton County Wrestling Championships at Milton HS
AWAY EVENTS
12/11 TUE: Basketball v For Central JVB 4:30/JVG 4:30/9B 6:00/VG 6:00/VB 7:30
12/11 TUE: Wrestling v Mill Creek @ 5:00PM
12/12 WED: Football State Championship v Colquitt County (@the BENZ) 8:00PM
12/13 THU: Basketball v Lambert 9B 6:00/JVB 7:30
12/14 FRI: Basketball v Lambert JVG 4:30/VG 6:00/VB 7:30
12/15 SAT: Swim & Dive at Madeline June Brown Inv. at Emory Univ. @ 9:00AM 12/15 SAT: Boys Basketball v St. Pius 9B 9:00AM/JVB 10:30AM
12/15 SAT: Boys Basketball v St. Pius (@ Norcross HS) @ 5:45PM
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