IN THIS UPDATE

Any item with a RED HEADER is NEW INFORMATION. Any item with a BLUE HEADER is information from PREVIOUS updates.

CLICK HERE FOR FCS 2023-2024 CALENDAR

Good afternoon families of Milton High School’s junior class. In December, we shared with you an exciting opportunity for students in grade 11 to take the ACT during the regular school day on March 13, 2024. If you are interested in this opportunity for your student, please complete the following survey no later than Wednesday, January 5 at 11:59pm.

https://forms.office.com/r/jP7f1nUMBk

Milton's School Governance Council (SGC) will have their next meeting on Wednesday, January 17 at 7:15AM in Principal Jones’ office. Members of the public are welcome to attend SGC meetings and can provide feedback and commentary to the council at meetings with scheduled Public Comment opportunities or by emailing members of the council at their FCS email addresses available on the school’s SGC website.

You can find out more information regarding Milton's School Governance Council by visiting the SGC portion of Milton's website: https://www.fultonschools.org/domain/5555.

You are also welcome to email any questions to the Milton SGC Chair - Dr. Alex Marsh:

marshaj@fultonschools.org.

Milton School Governance 2023-2024 Meeting Schedule:

17 January

21 February

20 March

17 April

Milton's got a lot to celebrate as we head into the new year--we just won the 7A Football State Championship and can’t wait to commemorate our amazing season in the yearbook. We also won the 7A One Act Competition, the National Percussion Chamber Music Competition, and made big wins at regional and state levels with our softball, competition cheer, cross country, and volleyball teams. WE WANT YOUR GAMEDAY AND PERFORMANCE DAY PHOTOS! Where were you when we won? If you were there, we want to highlight your pictures! The yearbook staff invites the extended Milton Community to share their best gameday/performance day photos for yearbook consideration--make the celebration last forever in the 2024 Yearbook! Click here to share your photos https://images.jostens.com/0GOH_esuGYKtbYUvABesQaw

**The photo submission link will close on Wednesday, January 10**

While you're at it, don’t forget to order your copy of the yearbook to share in these victories and more! Visit MiltonYearbook.com or clink to order today: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01330700

WELCOME TO THE 2024 TRACK AND FIELD SEASON!

NEW! 2024 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

PLEASE REGISTER NOW TO BE READY TO PRACTICE ON 1/8/24!

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE REGISTRATION PROCESS!

LATIN

Milton Latin Wins Big at Eastside Invitational

Congratulations to the Milton students who participated in the Eastside Invitational Certamen Tournament. Over 30 teams from across the state participated in the tournament. Milton did exceptionally well, not only winning in both the divisions which fielded Milton teams, but also having the highest individual scorers in those divisions.

1st Place Advanced:

Daniel Fujamade, William Swan

1st Place Intermediate:

Hunter Davis, Joshua Yang, Sophie Poehler, Isabella Finol-Bishop

Highest individual Scorer:

Advanced Division – William Swan

Highest individual Scorer:

Intermediate Division – Hunter Davis

Kudos to these fine scholars for dedicating the time (and the hour+ travel each way) on a Saturday to represent Milton's academic programs.

HOME

THU 1/4: VG Basketball vs. Horizon Christian @6:00PM

FRI 1/5: JVG/VG Basketball vs. Lambert @4:30/6:00PM

AWAY

WED 1/3: Wrestling at Alpharetta @6:00PM

THU 1/4: VB Basketball vs. John Curtis Christian (LA) @ 7:00PM

FRI 1/5: VB Basketball vs. TBA (at New Orleans)

SAT 1/6: VB Basketball vs. TBA (at New Orleans)

School Governance Council Feedback Form

The Milton School Governance Council is considering various avenues for charter dollar expenditures. We are eager to hear your thoughts, suggestions, and any specific recommendations you may have. Your participation will contribute significantly to the success of our initiatives and the overall enhancement of our school environment. Feel free to brainstorm ideas and submit them in this form.

All responses are due by Monday, January 8, 2024. Feedback can be submitted here: https://bit.ly/MiltonSGCFunding

Auburn First Program for 2024-2025 SY

If your student is interested in participating in the Auburn First Program for Dual Enrollment, please see the attached newsletter. We encourage students to attend one of the information sessions with Auburn before making the decision to apply.

Please note that Auburn has made changes to their automatic admissions requirements, effective Spring 2024. Click on the flyer on the right or you can learn more about this at their website: https://auburn.edu/academic/provost/pathways/auburn-first/program-details/

Peachtree College Planning Presents:

How to Find the Right College Without Overpaying

Milton Counseling is a proud partner of Peachtree College Planning (PTCP), and we are excited to share an upcoming VIRTUAL webinar regarding financial planning for college.

Register now for one of the sessions on January 23-25, 2024. PTCP will offer sessions at 12PM and 7PM, and will cover details such as:

• Maximizing College Admissions
• Avoiding the burden of student loan debt
• Saving time and reducing stress in the college selection process
• Maximizing scholarship opportunities

Register now at https://bit.ly/41bH4CQ

Important changes to Gifted Internship Program

We are excited to share some updates regarding the Fulton County Gifted Internship Program that will enhance the experience for our rising 11th and 12th-grade gifted students.

Here's a summary of the key changes:

• Elimination of the Hire Me Seminar Requirement: Successful completion of the Hire Me seminar is no longer a prerequisite for participating in the Internship Program.
• Integration of Seminar Topics into the Internship Class: The essential topics previously covered in the Hire Me seminar will now be seamlessly integrated into the early weeks of the Internship Class.
• Simplified Application Process: Any Gifted rising 11th or 12th-grade student interested in joining the Internship Program will need to complete an application and participate in an interview. These applications will be reviewed by a committee at each school.
• Application Availability: Applications for the Internship Program will be available in February.
• Approval: Students will be approved for internship based upon the applicants academic, attendance and discipline records; schedule; teacher recommendation and interview.

We look forward to another successful year of providing valuable learning experiences for our students.

More detailed information regarding the Gifted Internship Program, application and selection process will be sent out in February.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Mrs.Denney at denneyr@fultonschools.org

Going To The Land Down Under?

Are you stuck as to what holiday gifts to get your child or thinking about an early graduation gift for your child? In June of 2026 we will be traveling to New Zealand, Australia and Hawaii. Enrolling early helps to keep the payments affordable and allows your child to have a memory of a lifetime.

The Princeton Review Digital SAT 1400+ Prep Course

Milton Juniors and Seniors: We're excited to announce The Princeton Review will be hosting an exclusive Digital SAT 1400+ course this year! Looking at a top 30 school? Looking to receive merit-based aid? Prep with our subject-matter experts and get a 1400+ Score Guaranteed!*

What You Can Expect:

- 36+ hours of online classroom instruction

- Customized homework assignments

- 4 scheduled practice tests (auto-proctor available)

- 22 additional practice tests

- 8 single-section tests

- 24/7 On-demand tutoring

- Review and practice books

- SAT Advantage

- ACT® Self-Paced

The course will run from January 13 to March 3. The course will be held virtually, spots are limited and registration is required. To save your spot, visit http://tiny.cc/MiltonSAT

See the BELOW flyer for additional details!