Cambridge High School   
 
March 18, 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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Special Student pricing: Cambridge students that show an ID can purchase a ticket for $7 for the Thursday, March 21 performance of Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Tickets can be purchased with cash Wednesday, March 20 before school and Thursday, March 21 before school or before the performance.

"Yes I Can" Awards
Congratulations to our three "Yes I Can" Award nominees:

Hunter Smith
Lauren LeTourneau
Ben Carlson


The "Yes I Can" Awards program honors and celebrates the achievements of children and youth with exceptionalities. This year's award was presented to Lauren LeTourneau from Ms. Bowen's class. The "Yes I Can" Awards are part of Cambridge's celebration of Exceptional Children's Week. 
Wellness at Cambridge
Cambridge High School recognizes that good mental health and well-being is imperative to the successful growth of our students.  In an effort to share resources with our community, the Counseling Department has added a 'Wellness' tab to its new website.  This website includes links to 'Find a Local Therapist' along with suggested informational websites on resilience, substance abuse, and mental health. 
 
Two links recently added include the following:
  • Who are America's Adolescents? Get the latest facts and figures about adolescents and their health at state and national levels. Find information on changing demographics and how adolescents spend their time.
  • Adolescent Health: Think, Act, Grow® (TAG) is a national call to action for organizations and individuals to prioritize activities that improve the health of America's 42 million adolescents. You can make a difference by taking action - check out these resources to learn more about the recommended action steps and resources.
We invite you to view our new website and continue to check-in with your students at home on their well-being!

Graduation Package

Order your senior's graduation package at  www.GABalfour.com . The graduation package is mandatory for seniors participating in the graduation ceremony. The cost of the package is $125.00 (price increase effective 3.1.19) and includes the following:
  • Class of 2019 cap and gown
  • Cambridge stole
  • Tassel
  • Diploma and diploma cover
  • Venue fee.
Items cannot be purchased or paid for separately. 
School Governance Council Elections
Elections close today!
Voting for our parent/guardian and teacher positions on the Cambridge High School Governance Council will take place from March 11 until March 18, 2019.  Each parent/guardian of a Cambridge student will received an e-mail on March 11 with a voting link.  Parents no longer need Home Access codes to vote!  Please review the document link below, which includes the names and candidate statements of our three parent candidates and two teacher candidates. 

Read candidate statements here.   
Cambridge Prom
Saturday, March 23
Mercedes Benz Stadium
1 AMB Drive Northwest
Atlanta, GA 30313

8:00 - 11:00 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.

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. During our last Parent Roundtable, we discussed highlights of recent texts and how our practices both personal and professional have been influenced. 

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 titles from our team... 
2019 - 2020 Course Registration Continues
Second-Round Course Verification Forms Due Now
It is crucial that each student completes and returns this his/her second-round Course Verification Form. Completing and returning this 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:

March 25 Third Course Verification Form distributed to students
May 23 Deadline for final course changes. 

Online Course Registration
Now open
Registration for online classes for the summer session, and next fall is now open. Requests for online courses for the next school year must be noted on your student's course verification form by the course registration deadline, May 23, 2019. Registration for all courses (summer 2019 or fall 2019) must be made through either Fulton Virtual or Georgia Virtual. Course registration will be reviewed and approved by your student's counselor. Note, the FVS or GAVS course listed on your student's course verification form does not indicate they are registered or approved for the course. Registration must be made through FVS or GAVS, please links below.

For rising 9th grade student, the process for requesting an online course (summer 2019 or fall 2019) is the same. Your registration request will be reviewed and approved by the middle school staff. 



CLAWS Mentor Applications
Due March 22, 2019
Attention Rising 11th and 12th-grade students. CLAWS applications are now being accepted for the 2019 - 2020 school year. Please download and read the application directions carefully, then complete the appropriate application. Applications are due March 22, 2019.

CLAWS Application Directions

CLAWS Application 2019-2020

CLAWS Mentor Returning Application
 
Understanding Teen Depression
Free Webinar
Thursday, March 21, 2019
7:00 - 8:15 pm

We all care about the well being of our youth, so how can we make sure they get the treatment they need?

A new research study found that 49.4% of children (age 0-17) diagnosed with a mental health condition did not receive mental health treatment.  This is where caring adults come in. Together, we can help save teen lives by educating ourselves on mental health conditions and intervening before issues get worse.  Join our free Teen Depression Webinar to help teens get the support they deserve.  

This webinar will feature Rebekah Gibbons, LICSW, an experienced trauma-informed and certified therapist specializing in adolescent mental health. She provides consultation and training to schools and community members, specifically focusing on creating trauma-informed and wellness-focused experiences. 

Learn how to 
  • recognize signs of depression in teenagers
  • communicate effectively with your teen about your concerns
  • get teens the care they need.
Cambridge CATS Accepting Members for 2019
What is CATS?
CATS is a mother and daughter philanthropy service organization that started at Alpharetta High School by families in that community. A group of mothers and daughters opened the Cambridge chapter last year and are we are excited to celebrate our one year anniversary of CATS chapter in the Cambridge community. CATS is not governed or organized by Cambridge High School. 

CATS Mission Statement: We are called to serve, assist, and support our community through philanthropy with our time, talent, and love. In doing so, our goal is to foster mother-daughter relationships as they serve side by side and to develop leadership skills among our members while cultivating a sense of civic responsibility and social awareness.

CATS operates as a non-profit organization through membership exclusively through philanthropic purposes. Membership is open to all girls 9th-12th grade in the Cambridge High School district.

* Our chapter will serve approximately 12 philanthropies in 2019!

TO JOIN CAMBRIDGE CATS:
Please email  catscambridgehs@gmail.com   and plan to attend an Informational Registration Meeting on May 6th, 2019 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Registration packets and location will be shared with interested families soon.  

CATS Board Of Directors:
(Michel Kish, Jeanne Longo, Jennifer Murray, Charlotte Kollin, Inger Fields) 
FFA Alumni/Booster Scholarship
Due March 27, 2019
To qualify for an FFA Alumni/ Booster Scholarship, you must be a Cambridge High School Senior, an active member of CHS FFA, a Pathway Completer, earned a Chapter Degree, and pursuing a college degree (any institute of higher education).

Applications  must be turned in by March 27, 2019, to Ms. Nerswick or Ms. White.   No late applications will be accepted.  Please submit your application in a sealed envelope labeled "FFA Booster Scholarship Application." 

Scholarship application
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.   




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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