AMHS Weekly Update
January 16-20, 2023
Fall 2022 Report Cards- NOW AVAILABLE in Infinite Campus
Report cards for the Fall 2022 semester were available in the Infinite Campus portal on Friday, January 13th. As a reminder, Career Pathway students must earn a 2.5 semester GPA and Magnet students must earn a 3.0 semester GPA to remain in good academic standing at AMHS. Any student whose GPA has fallen below the required GPA is currently on academic probation and will have until the end of the Spring 2023 semester to earn the required GPA for their academic program to remain at AMHS.
CORE Content and EOC Tutorials for Spring Semester Begins Tuesday, January 17th
Non-core Content Tutorial Sessions are on Mondays from 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm
Core Content (ELA, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies) Tutorial Sessions
Tuesdays: ELA and Math
Thursdays: Science and Social Studies
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
To ensure student safety, please be sure to pick up students attending tutorials no later than 4:45 pm
WINTER MAP TESTING- Continues January 23rd
Junior-Senior Prom- TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Attention Seniors and Juniors!
It is that time of year! It is time to purchase your prom ticket. Prom will be at Georgia State University's Center Parc on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Prom begins at 7 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. The theme for the 2023 Prom is A NIGHT IN LAS VEGAS! Ticket sales will begin Monday, January 9th. Tickets will be sold during lunch in room C211. The first 40 tickets sold will be $80.00. After those 40 tickets are sold, the ticket price will increase to $100 until February 14th. Cash or money order are accepted only, NO CHECKS. Ticket prices will increase as we get closer to the actual prom date. Here are some things you need to know:
- Guests cannot be older than 21 years of age
- All guests who do not attend DeKalb County Schools will have a background check (license information is needed at the time of ticket purchase)
- There will be NO ticket sales at the door. Repeat: There will be NO ticket sales at the door due to security and venue restrictions and set-up.
- Last day to purchase your ticket will be April 13th at 3:20 p.m.
- Once you exit the first floor of the venue, you will not be allowed back in.
This is a very spacious venue with patio access to the inside of the stadium. There will be NO in and out of the venue. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Sanford in C211.
DCSD Tech Cafe'- January
Canvas for Parents
Parents and guardians, keep up with your students' assignments, schedule, and class announcements in Canvas, the learning management system adopted by DCSD and used by AMHS teachers. There are two steps to set up observer access to your student's Canvas account:
- Look up the pairing code in your student's Canvas account. CLICK HERE for instructions on looking up the pairing code.
- Use the pairing code to set up your parent Canvas account. CLICK HERE for instruction on setting up the account.
School Information
The Georgia Department of Education Parent Survey
DCSD Social Media Guidelines for Students
Parents,
It is important that our scholars represent themselves in a positive manner online and think about what they post on social media outlets. One question to always think about is, "Would my post look good to college admissions counselors or employers?" Encourage your student to assume that someone is always observing their online actions.
See the DCSD Social Media Guidelines by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/2wWOHmC
AMHS Athletics
This week in athletics:
Tuesday, January 17th
Varsity Basketball Game vs. Jasper HS @ Arabia Mountain HS @ 6:00 pm
AMHS Wrestling @ Druid Hills HS @ 5:30 pm
AMHS Swim vs. DeKalb Schools @ Lakeside HS @ 6:00 pm
Wednesday, January 18th
JV Basketball vs Tucker @ Tucker HS @ 5:00 pm /6:15 pm
Friday, January 20th
Varsity Basketball vs. Chamblee HS @ Chamblee HS @ 6:00 pm
Saturday, January 21st
Wrestling @ Jones County HS GHSA State Duals @TBA
Girls Wrestling Scramble @ SWD @ 9:00 am
JV Basketball vs Druid Hills @ Arabia Mountain @ 10:00 pm/11:15 am
Dekalb County Championship Swim Meet @ Chamblee @ 12:00 pm
Earning Parent Volunteer Hours
Parent involvement has been the key to the continued success of the students at Arabia Mountain High School. Each year Arabia Mountain High School parents/guardians must complete 10 hours of volunteer service hours each year to maintain enrollment at AMHS. Parents can volunteer at the school or school events to earn their volunteer hours or provide donations of $105.00 ($10.50 = 1 volunteer hour).
It is the responsibility of the coach/sponsor of the organization to provide the list of their parent volunteers and hours to Ms. Bills at the conclusion season or event. Parents need to be sure they are signing in at all events to ensure an accurate account of their volunteer hours. Please click the file below to see some of the ways you can earn your volunteer hours. We look forward to seeing you at AMHS!!!!
Volunteer Opportunity- FCCLA Judges Needed
Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Volunteers Needed
Attention 11th and 12th-grade Students,
The Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl (HRRB) Steering Committee is looking for 11th and 12th-grade students who are interested in volunteering at the upcoming 2023 DeKalb HRRB competition. The volunteer registration is now open. If you are interested in volunteering for the 2023 Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl, please stop by the front office.
Do you know your Counselor?
Senior Information and Opportuntities
The Whiteside Foundation Scholarship
James L. Thornton Memorial Scholarship Fund 21st Year
Seniors from Lithonia, MLK Jr., Arabia Mountain, and Miller Grove High Schools are eligible to apply.
The James L. Thornton Memorial Scholarship is in its 21st year and we are again making 3 scholarships available this year.
The application and essay are due (postmarked) by March 18, 2023. For more information CLICK HERE.
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship program provides underserved students with an opportunity to upgrade their careers with a $40,000 scholarship, plus a paid summer internship at Amazon. The scholarship opportunity is for high school seniors who want to major in computer science or hardware engineering. Please share this information with all eligible seniors.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a high school senior in the U.S. who is currently enrolled in or who has completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science, engineering, or robotics is the subject. Students who have not taken this course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon.
- Be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or another computer science-related field of study from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college.
- Must be authorized to work in the US. Example: Employment Authorization Document holder, Permanent Resident, or US Citizen.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
- Must demonstrate financial need.
Applications are open now through January 20, 2023. Click on the link for more information or to apply: https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/scholarships
Student Opportunities
The Whiteside Foundation is dedicated to the future of children and making sure that they have the resources that are needed to be successful. This scholarship is offered to graduating high schools seniors who live in a single-parent household. The recipients will be awarded $1000 towards school expenses.
Requirements
Graduating High School Senior
GPA: 2.75 or higher
Formally accepted by college or university that is deemed as a Historically Black College and University
Part of a single-parent household
Majors choice: STEM majors, Education, Criminal Justice or International Studies
Complete and submit the application below and email your official acceptance letter to thewhitesidefoundation@gmail.com by the deadline below to be considered.
Deadline: April 30, 2023, by 11:59 PM
For more information visit The Whiteside Foundation's Website
Emory University College Preparatory Program 2022-2023
Testing Information
SAT Test Dates
ACT Test Dates
Parent and Family Engagement
Principal Advisory Council (P.A.C.)
What is PAC?
The PAC is a group of the principal and elected members of the school, including 2 teachers and 4 parents. The PAC’s focus is the Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP) which involves initiatives for Science, Math, Attendance, and Graduation.
What Do We Do?
We meet once a month throughout the school year and discuss action items to support student achievement, current activities related to the school and district, and community engagement. We establish specific goals each year to work towards that allow us to stay focused and productive.
The members of the Principal Advisory Council are accountable to the constituents they serve. The purpose of the Principal Advisory Council is to bring parents, school employees, students, and community members together to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other’s perspectives and share ideas for increasing student achievement and performance.
1. Maintain a school-wide perspective on issues;
2. Act as a link between the school and the community;
3. Encourage the engagement of parents and other stakeholders within the school community; and
4. Work to increase student achievement and performance through transparent operations and shared best practices.
The Principal Advisory Council operates under the control and management of the DeKalb County School District and will follow Board of Education policies and procedures. The Principal Advisory Council provides advice and recommendations to the school principal, the local board of education, and the local school superintendent on matters related to school climate/culture, student achievement, and community partnerships.
All meetings are open to the public and some meetings are open for commentary. For more information on the PAC in general, visit the district’s website: www.dekalbschoolsga.org/principal-advisory-councils for more information.
Please visit the Principal Advisory Council link on the school's website for more informaiton.