December 10, 2021-2022
Issue 9
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Final Exams: December 16-17
S1/Q2 Ends: December 17
Winter Break: December 20-January 5
S2/Q3 Begins: January 6
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Quarter 2/Semester 1 Final Exams |
Thursday, 12/16
7:10-9:10: 1st block exam
9:10-9:20: Class Change
9:20-11:20: 2nd block exam
Friday, 12/17
7:10-9:10: 3rd block exam
9:10-9:20: Class Change
9:20-11:20: 4th block exam
Exams cannot be taken early. If a student must miss an exam, please schedule a time to make up the exam with their teacher before you leave for the holidays.
S2 Schedules may be seen in the Student Portal on January 5th.
Finals for Grayson Maxwell Students
12/16 (1st/2nd Exams)
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AM Maxwell/Grayson students will go to their school, as a regular day. If they ride a bus to Maxwell, and home, they should report to the Media Center when they return to PRHS and wait for the buses at 11:20. Students that drive to Maxwell/Grayson may go home directly from their school; there is no reason to report back to PRHS.
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PM Maxwell/Grayson students will not report to their school. They will test at PRHS in the morning and go home after the 11:20 bell rings.
12/17 (3rd/4th Exams)
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AM Maxwell/Grayson students will test at PRHS and go home when the 11:20 bell rings. They will NOT go to Maxwell/Grayson that day.
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PM Maxwell/Grayson students will stay home that day, there is no reason for them to come to school as we will be testing 3rd/4th blocks at PRHS. Any PM Maxwell/Grayson student that reports to PRHS will need to stay in the Media Center for the day. If a student drives to either Maxwell/Grayson and they choose to go to school on Friday, they may but the schools are not expecting them as transportation is an issue for most students.
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The course registration process for the 2022-2023 school year has begun with PRIDE Lessons and Application courses. The registration process, and choosing electives, will be explained during upcoming PRIDE lessons. As a reminder, teachers recommend your student's academic placement; however, students will be able to make changes to their level during the registration process.
Please see some of the application options below.
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2022-23 Application Course Options |
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These courses require an application and approval to take this course in 2022-23. Applications are currently open but close in early January. See the PRHS Curriculum and Instruction eCLASS page for applications and requirements. |
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Gifted Internship
The internship program at Peachtree Ridge is designed to help students culminate their high school journey with real-world experience. The Peachtree Ridge High School Student Internship Program is an opportunity for juniors and seniors in the gifted program to explore careers through unpaid internships. If your student is interested in applying for gifted internship, please fill out this pre-application form. If you have any questions, please email chrissie.bolt@gcpsk12.org.
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Course Specifics: Year long elective (Two Journalism Credits), Hope Scholarship eligible
What do we do? You will create the yearbook from cover to cover. We design every page, develop a theme, and cover the entire school year.
Who is a good candidate? Students who are self-motivated, adapt quickly to setbacks, and take constructive criticism well. Students should be proficient writers and enjoy talking to their peers and adults. Yearbook students are a representative of the PRHS community and should have both behavioral and academic integrity.
Do I have to be an athlete or in a club to be on yearbook? No! We want varying PRHS perspectives when making the book. There is not a specific "type" of person on the staff.
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Library Aides Needed!
Want to Work in the Media Center for an Elective Class Next School Year?
Apply to take Library Science for the 2022-2023 School Year:
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AP Capstone
AP Capstone is a two-year diploma program from the College Board that provides students with an opportunity to engage in rigorous scholarly practice of the core academic skills necessary for successful college completion. Students take AP Seminar/AP U.S. History in their junior year, and then AP Research/AP Language and Composition in their senior year.
If you are a current 10th grade student who is interested in the AP Capstone Program, please talk to your World History or 10th grade Language Arts teacher to get an application. Completed applications are due Friday, January 7th at 2:10pm.
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Maxwell and Grayson Technical Schools
There are two different in-person open houses for Maxwell & Grayson Tech. in the Spring:
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Maxwell Open House: Thursday, February 10, 2022 from 5-7PM
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Grayson Tech. Open House: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 5-7PM
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Spanish for Native Speakers
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Congratulate to Priyanka Mitra, Elijah Sow, Stella Short on being selected for the GSLT program. These sophomores join a group of outstanding student leaders in representing our school at a very prestigious level for the remainder of their high school career.
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Sophomore Night Meeting
January 27, 6:30 PM
PRHS Theatre
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GCPS International Travel Guidelines |
As families plan to travel for upcoming breaks, it’s important to know that GCPS follows CDC guidelines when it comes to international travel. The CDC recommends that unvaccinated travelers (including children) get tested for COVID-19 within 3 to 5 days after returning AND self-quarantine at home for a full 7 days after travel. Vaccinated travelers and those who have recently recovered from COVID (within the last three months) are not required to quarantine, but should monitor for symptoms for 14 days after travel.
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Digital Citizenship Tips for Parents |
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Gwinnett Community Services |
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This December is packed with family activities throughout Gwinnett County. Please check this calendar for December fun.
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The Last Day of End Zone for the semester was December 9th. End Zone will return in January. |
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We do not interrupt classes for student messages or for the delivery of forgotten items such as lunches, money, keys, books, homework, book bags, etc.
Students are encouraged to remember to bring needed items with them to school. In addition, we do not deliver flowers, gifts, or fast food to classrooms.
Students may not receive any deliveries from a third party (friends, outside vendors, restaurants, etc.) at any time during the school day, including breakfast and lunchtime.
Interruption of classes for deliveries interferes with instruction. Please help us protect the learning environment. P.10 Student Handbook
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DRIVER’S LICENSE AND LEARNER’S PERMIT CERTIFICATE - PLAN AHEAD |
If you are planning on taking your permit test or driver's test over Winter Break please plan ahead. The last day to order those and collect them from the front lobby desk before Winter Break is December 16th. Instructions to purchase the Certificate of Enrollment is found on the PRHS website front page under the Front Office Section.
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Go to WWW.mypaymentsplus.com
- Events & Activities
- Look for school fees.
- Options include:
- Certificate of Enrollment (for Learners Permit)
- Certificate of Enrollment and ADAP (for Driver’s License) Can only print if you took the ADAPT test at Peachtree Ridge HS.
If you have recently moved and have not notified school with new documentation (i.e. lease/utility), you MUST contact martha.I.kuhn@gcpsk12.org to update your address before we can process the Certificate of Enrollment.
These will take 24 – 48 hours to process and can be collected from Ms. Baker at the front lobby desk. You will be emailed when ready for collection.
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Scholastic Images on Campus |
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Scholastic Images will be on campus:
Monday, January 10 during all lunches for Letter Jacket orders
Monday, February 7 during all lunches for Letter Jacket orders
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Need a Letter Of Recommendation? |
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Counselors will be happy to provide a letter of recommendation if it is required by a college or scholarship. If you request a letter of recommendation from your counselor you must have a completed Senior Information Sheet. Please access the form on the Peachtree Ridge HS Counseling eClass page--> 12th graders--> Need a Counselor Letter of Recommendation. After completing the information sheet, submit it to your counselor via email. You will also need to submit your counselor's name & email address in the school counselor field of the college application portal so that s/he has access to complete the recommendation. Remember to plan ahead! Recommendation requests should be submitted at least two to four weeks prior to the application deadline. Senior Information Sheets for counselor letter of recommendations received after December 3rd will likely not be completed until the return from Winter Break in January 2022.
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GOFAN.COM for Event Tickets |
Sports tickets can only be purchased via gofan.com with a credit or debit card to home sporting events. To purchase a home ticket for games please click here. Many other schools are also going touch-less for tickets as well. If they are using GoFan, those tickets will also be available under Peachtree Ridge.
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Kennedy Harp was selected to the GACA Softball All-State 1st team AND she was picked for the Junior All-Star game this summer. 1st Team All-State is only made up of 16 of the best juniors in the entire north part of the state. Kennedy is the embodiment of what it means to be a Lion.
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On December 8, Ridge Wrestling finished the night 2-0 vs St. Pius X & Meadowcreek. Scores for the night were 60-24 vs St. Pius X and 72-0 vs Meadowcreek. The following wrestling won by pin.
Michael Cooper
Derrick Pittman
Tyson Wilson
Josh Kang
Jeremiah Garcia
Michael Martin
Ryan Ackovic
Hunter Kim
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Support PRHS Boys Basketball spirit night at Chick-fil-A 2020 Satellite Blvd Duluth GA 30097 12/16/2021 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Support PRHS Boys Basketball spirit event at Buffalo Wild Wings 3333 Buford Drive Duluth GA 30519 01/13/2022 open to close
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Support The Peachtree Ridge Bands Program |
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If you buy gifts, order meals, or purchase Hams/Turkeys from HoneyBaked Hams during the holidays you could help out our students' Band classes here at Peachtree Ridge!
The link above allows you to purchase eGift Cards (recommended to eliminate shipping delay) to spend at HoneyBaked Hams over the holidays. 20% of the revenue from this link goes right back to the band program to help purchase new music for each class, make repairs, and purchase new equipment for our courses! We really need some new chairs/music stands :)
Please consider taking the extra step this holiday season to buy these eGift cards and support our fine art students.
Feel free to share this link with friends, family, co-workers, customers and neighbors!
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Voluntary soccer conditioning begins Tuesday 11/30 after school from 2:30-3:30 pm. Soccer tryouts begin 1/5. You must have everything completed and GREEN checkmarks in DragonFLY in order to participate and tryouts. Email Coach Sutton at ryan.sutton@gcpsk12.org with any questions.
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Saturday, Dec 11 Tournament in Columbus
Sunday, Dec 12 against Woodstock AA (@Atlanta Ice House)
all games at Atlanta Ice Forum, Duluth GA unless noted
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DECA Wins Overall 2nd place in Gwinnett |
Last night 31 students dressed to impress and competed in the Gwinnett DECA competition at Mill Creek HS. Through their hard work and preparation, they showcased their marketing knowledge and communication skills which earned them a 2nd place overall win in Gwinnett!
Please congratulate the following students for placing at our Gwinnett DECA who have earned a spot to compete in the state event in January:
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Natalie Chavez, 1st
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Justin Yoon, 1st
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Ashley Shepard, 2nd
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Sahil Badruddin, 2nd
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Marina Mikhail, 2nd
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Theodore Nguyen, 2nd
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Hala Mansour, 3rd
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Bryan Chavez-Jaimes, 3rd
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Christopher Kibwana
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Huzaifuh Malik
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Jennifer Phe
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Gracie Stone
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Samuel Gonzalez
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Sophia Vasquez
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Suchetha Yarlagadda
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Shariq Hamirani
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Nicholas Catania
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Marilyn Boskovic
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Joyce Kim
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Naureen Lakhani
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Hannah Smith
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Raveena Gharpure
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Using the Remind App, join the Class of 2022 Remind for important updates and announcements for Seniors!
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Senior Dues can be purchased through MyPaymentsPlus for $135.
Senior dues pay for:
- Cap & Gown
- Diploma
- Printing Fees for Diploma
- Diploma Cover
- Printing of Graduation Tickets
- Rental of Arena for Graduation
- Printing Programs for Graduation
- Honor Graduate Stoles
- Class Lanyards
- 1 Senior Yard Sign from Ridge Prints
- Senior Picnic in May
- Senior Gifts
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Your Donations and Membership Help PRHS PTSA |
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Join PRHS PTSA for the December meeting on Wednesday 12/15/2021 at 6:30 pm in person and on Zoom. |
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Do you have a Question about:
Driver's Education?
SAT/ACT Prep Classes?
Defensive Driving?
ESOL?
Summer PE/Health?
Credit Recovery?
End Zone after-school tutoring?
Facility Rental?
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Check out the homepage of the Peachtree Ridge Website for more information from the front office at www.PeachtreeRidge.org about certificates of enrollment, drivers license documents, and transcript requests.
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- ParentVUE (using your parent portal account) to view schedules, grades, transcripts, and more
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- StudentVUE (where you find your grades, barcode, and other information)
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Peachtree Ridge High School
1555 Old Peachtree Rd. Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 957-3100
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