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January 14, 2021-2022
Issue 10
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Spring Meet the Teacher: January 20
Digital Learning Day #4: January 25
Winter Break: February 17-21
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January 20: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Peachtree Ridge High School is excited to host our Spring Semester Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, January 20th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. During this time you will have the opportunity to hear a message from Mr. Jarusinski, follow your student’s schedule, and engage with their teachers. You will follow an abbreviated bell schedule that provides equal amount of time in each of your student’s classes. While this event is not intended for individual conferences, you will receive valuable information on your child’s courses and key programs at Peachtree Ridge.
If you are unable to attend the event in person, we will have a virtual option available. You will hear from Mr. Jarusinski and have the opportunity to visit your student's course pages, which contains messages from their teachers. In addition, other supporting documents will be shared on our virtual Meet the Teacher Night page on our website. In order for you to hear messages from your student’s teachers, you will need to access their student portal. For your convenience, all messages from our teachers and Mr. Jarusinski are pre-recorded and will be available for viewing any time after 6:00 PM. Additional information, including links, will be shared on Thursday, January 20th via email.
As a reminder, if you are attending in-person, masks continue to be required for staff, students, and all guests.
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The course registration process for the 2022-2023 school year has begun. The registration process, and choosing electives, are being explained during 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.
For more information, including the PRIDE lessons, please see the PRHS Curriculum and Instruction eCLASS page. You will need your student's log-in information to view.
The next step in the process is elective registration. Students will be registering for their 2022-2023 elective course next week, Jan 18-20th. They will register through an electronic form on the curriculum and instruction eCLASS page. Please talk to your student about their option. All information about registration and options can be found on the PRHS Curriculum and Instruction eCLASS page.
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CTE Elective Registration Information
As we begin the registration process for the 2022-2023 school year, please use the following resources to review Career & Technical Education electives with your student. The CTE Pathway chart provides an overview of all the pathways and CTE courses at PRHS. In addition, the chart outlines the End of Pathway Assessments (EOPAs) and Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) that relate to the courses. Mrs Nicole Lassiter, the CTE Dept Instructional Coordinator, has recorded a presentation which explains the purpose of CTE courses as well as provides an explanation of the pathway chart. If you have any questions regarding the courses, please email Nicole Lassiter.
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STAR Student and STAR Teacher | |
Congratulations to our STAR Student, Chungin Lee. The STAR Student is a high school senior who has the highest score on the SAT in his or her class on any single test date through November of their senior year, and be in the top 10 percent of their graduating class based on grade-point average. Chungin scored a PERFECT SCORE on the SAT!
The STAR student from each school then picks a teacher who has made a significant impact on their life and academic career to be their STAR teacher. Chungin identified Adam Sherman as that teacher. A big congratulations to Mr. Sherman on this selection and the impact he continues to have not just on Chungin but all of his students.
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SESSION 2-Georgia Virtual Credit Recovery
$40 fee per session (Only one full credit can be recovered per session). Grade eligibility is 50%-69%. Please create an account on gacreditrecovery.org
Registration Dates:
December 17, 2021- January 17, 2022 (Register through MyPaymentPlus)
Session 2 Support Sessions:
January 25, 2022-January 28, 2022 from 2:30-5:30 PM
(Room numbers will be assigned later)
*Credit recovery is not recognized by NCAA for eligibility purposes. Additionally, students will have to take the EOC, for EOC courses to earn credit.
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Sophomore Parent Night
January 27, 2022
PRHS Theatre
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PRHS Earns Great Schools Gold Award | |
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Peachtree Ridge, along with eleven other Gwinnett schools, was named a 2021 GreatSchools College Success Award winner. The honor recognizes and celebrates public high schools across the country that excelled at helping students to enroll and succeed in college. This year, GreatSchools added an additional, elevated level of distinction— the College Success Award – Gold. This honor was awarded to Peachtree Ridge for our multiyear track record of preparing students for postsecondary success.
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Digital Citizenship Resources | | |
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Have you checked out Common Sense media yet? Common Sense is a non-profit that promotes digital citizenship and provides related educational resources to schools and parents.
Check out these resources from Common Sense Media, including age-appropriate Family Conversations Packets on digital citizenship. Click the links to find age-appropriate conversation starters for grades K-2 (English, Spanish); grades 3-5 (English, Spanish); grades 6-8 (English, Spanish); and grades 9-12 (English, Spanish).
This is not an official GCPS resource.
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Driver's Education Classes | |
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We have two upcoming Driver's Ed classes!
February 2022 Driver's Ed Class
Dates and times:
Tuesdays: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15 and 2/22 from 3 to 8 PM
Thursdays: 2/3 and 2/10 from 3 to 8 PM
Students must be present for ALL the classes listed above.
March 2022 Driver's Ed Class
Dates and times:
Tuesdays: 3/1, 3/8 and 3/15 from 3 to 8 PM
Thursdays: 3/3, 3/10 and 3/17 from 3 to 8 PM
Students must be present for ALL the classes listed above.
Register today on MyPaymentsPlus!
Cost: $345.00
Info: 30 hours of face-to-face learning and 6 hours of behind the wheel training. Driving sessions will be scheduled after the completion of the classroom portion by the driving instructor. We strive to help our students complete their driving time within 120 days of passing their final exam. Students must have their learner's permit upon enrollment and have logged at least 20 hours of driving time with a parent/guardian.
Contact: sunshine.her@gcpsk12.org or call 678-512-6041
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Technology Request
For students who have limited access to either internet connections or digital devices,
PRHS will continue the distribution of devices to students who need a Chromebook or hot spot to ensure that all students have the opportunity to engage in learning at school and home. If your student has limited access and is in need of a device please click the following link: Peachtree Ridge High School Technology Request Link
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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 (parents, 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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Scholastic Images on Campus | |
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Scholastic Images will be on campus:
Monday, February 7 during all lunches for Letter Jacket orders
Monday, March 7 during all lunches for Jersey/Letter Jacket Orders
Tuesday, April 12 during all lunches for Cap & Gown Delivery and Letter Jacket orders
Monday, May 16 during all lunches for Senior Jersey Delivery
Their website is www.scholasticimages.com and is always available for students to place orders online!
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Need a Letter Of Recommendation? | |
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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Congratulations to John Dutton for winning Gwinnett Daily Post Fans Choice Athlete of the Week from the first week of January!
John Dutton Fans Choice Athlete of the Week
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Congratulations to Hayden Shelton for setting a new school record in the 11-Dive this past weekend at the Gwinnett Dive Invite with a score of 417.75!
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PRHS UNICEF will be meeting on Wednesday, January 19th @ 2:20 in E-110. Members please plan to attend.
| South Asian Student Association | The South Asian Student Association will be meeting on Wednesday, January 26th @ 2:20 in E-110. Members please plan to attend. | Readers Rally Volunteers Needed | We are in need of 80 volunteers for the Readers Rally Competition on February 26th from 7:15-12:15. Students will receive 6 volunteer hours for working this event. Sign up here. | |
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Using the Remind App, join the Class of 2022 Remind for important updates and announcements for Seniors!
Join Class of 2022 Remind
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Peachtree Ridge Graduation is Monday, May 30th at 2:00 PM at Gas South Arena (formerly Infinite Energy Arena). More information will be provided closer to the event.
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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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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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