AMHS Weekly Update
January 22, 2024-January 27, 2024
DeKalb County School District 2024-2029 Strategic Plan Survey
Your Voice, Our Future!
DeKalb County School District is embarking on a journey to craft our 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, and we are calling on all students, parents, staff, and community members to help shape the vision for our schools and community.
Please scan the QR code in the image below or visit https://bit.ly/3SdUJq3 to take the Strategic Plan Stakeholder Survey.
Together, we are Disrupting for Excellence. Join the conversation, and let's design a future we all believe in.
9th and 10th Grade Winter MAP Assessment Continues this Week!!!!
24-25 Advisement Sessions
The AMHS Counseling will host advisement sessions continue on Monday, January 22, 2024. Students and parents are invited to attend and learn about 2024-2025 course selections, dual enrollment, unit/credits toward graduation, diploma types, testing opportunities and remediation opportunities. Please see the flyers below for details.
2024-2025 School Information Sessions
The DeKalb County School District School Choice Application is now open. Applications for the 2024-2025 school year can be submitted from Friday, January 5, 2024 - Friday, February 9, 2024 @ 4pm. If you are interested in attending Arabia Mountain High School next school year all application requirements must be submitted to the school choice office by the deadline. Arabia Mountain High School will host our 2024-2025 Information Sessions on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 @ 6:00 pm. Please share this information with anyone who may be interested in applying to Arabia Mountain High School.
Order Your 2023-2024 AMHS Yearbook TODAY!!!!
Place your order TODAY for your 2023-2024 AMHS yearbook. Deadline to order is February 15.
Do you have a graduating senior? Order a senior ad through February 1.
To order, visit https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/ and use code 10282124 for Arabia Mountain High School.
AMHS Jewel Tryout Clinic- February 23rd and 24th
Mark Your Calendars- Upcoming College Visits!
This Week in Athletics
23-24 Basketball Season
Parents and students as we begin our 23-24 basketball season, I would like to remind you that tickets will be sold through GoFan for our basketball competitions. We encourage you to purchase your tickets prior to the competition to avoid delayed entry. We will also be following DeKalb County School District's Clear Bag Policy at all competitions. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. For more information CLICK HERE.
Important School Information
Arabia Mountain High School Blood Drive - Thursday, February 8, 2024
AMHS Library Media Center Hours
PARENT INFORMATION
DeKalb County School District’s Volunteer Training
Volunteering at Arabia Mountain High School
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. Ham 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: JUDGES NEEDED FOR FCCLA COMPETITION
Judges Needed for FCCLA Competitions
Mrs. Langer is in need of volunteers/business professionals to assist with the Region 5 FCCLA competitive events. Volunteers will serve as judges for our region FCCLA STAR Events. Competitions cover MANY different areas (food, fashion, education, public speaking, etc) and NO previous experience with judging is required.
Your child DOES NOT have to be a part of FCCLA for you to take advantage of this volunteer opportunity! This is a great way to see what some of our amazing students have been doing within our student-led organization around our county and beyond.
When: Friday February 9th, 2024
Where: Georgia FFA FCCLA Center
720 FFA FHA Camp Rd, Covington, GA 30014
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m (although you may be finished earlier)
Lunch will be provided
Dress: Business Professional
How can I sign up? Please fill out the google doc link below if you are interested in assisting. All parents who volunteer will earn AMHS community service hours that can be put towards those needed for your student(s).
https://forms.office.com/r/HcGXLTjims
If you have additional questions, please contact Mrs. Langer at 678-875-3686 or via email at april_langer@dekalbschoolsga.org
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY- Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl
PARENT TECHNOLOGY CONNECTION
Parents CAN connect on CANVAS- Get access today!!
Parents and guardians,
Keep up with your students' assignments, schedules, 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.
This will help you to view your student's course material and help them to meet deadlines.
Division of Information and Instructional Technology: January Parent Tech Cafe'
Scholarship Opportunitites
James L. Thornton Scholarship Fund
The 2023-2024 James L. Thornton Memorial Scholarship application is now available.
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 22nd year and will be awarding 3 scholarships this year. The application and essay is due (postmarked) by March 23, 2024. Please CLICK HERE for the application and more information.
The Whiteside Foundation Scholarship
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, 2024, by 11:59 PM
For more information visit The Whiteside Foundation's Website
GEORGIA UNITED CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Summer Opportunities for Scholars
CDC Museum Disease Detective Summer Camp
Junior and senior high school students can now apply for the David J. Sencer CDC Museum's in-person Disease Detective Camp, as well as the Online Summer Course. Please read the FAQs for the Disease Detective Camp, and the FAQs for the Online Summer Course, and mail your application by March 22, 2024.
Pre-College Programs at Xavier University of Louisiana
Pre-College programs to help students get a jumpstart to the 2024-2025 school year. Xavier University of Louisiana offers both residential and non-residential programs. Xavier University of Louisiana has a 50-year legacy of providing summer opportunities for academic enrichment, mentorship, career exploration, and lifelong friendships.
Contact Us
- Office of Pre-College Programs
504-520-5419
We host six different opportunities for middle school and high school students to enrich their academic and social development. Click Here for more information!
Summer Programs for Teens in Atlanta, Georgia on the Campus of Georgia Tech Summer Springboard
Students will dive deep into a specific subject area with creative, dynamic instructors, engaging professors and professional experts.
High-achieving students have the opportunity to spend two weeks this summer on campus at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia with Summer Springboard. Learn, explore and grow at a leading research institute ranked in the top 10 of public U.S. universities. Held on this beautiful campus, located in the heart of Atlanta, our program location gives easy access to explore a city known for its importance in both the Civil War and Civil Rights movement.
We’ll also step off-campus to explore what the lively city of Atlanta has to offer! Students will spend a day at Six Flags over Georgia. Additionally, our group will take a city tour which will likely include visits to historic sites such as the Centennial Olympic Park/Skyview Atlanta, World of Coca Cola, Summit Skyride Stone Mountain, Georgia Aquarium and The National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
Enroll in this session to attend a program held on the campus of Georgia Tech this summer:
June 16, 2024 – June 28, 2024
Click Here for more Information.
Emory University's NEXT GEN High School Summer Internship Program
Bank of America 2024 Student Leader Program
Every year, hundreds of community-minded high schoolers are accepted into the Student Leaders program. They get first-hand experience in serving their communities through a paid eight-week internship with nonprofits like Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Habitat for Humanity.
They also get to see how nonprofits, governments and businesses collaborate to meet local needs by participating in the national Student Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C. Many of the students use their new-found skills to create more change and improve more lives, with inspiring stories of enthusiasm and commitment.
Click Here for more information.
Apply Today- Athens Young Scholars Program!
Testing Information
2023-2024 ACT and SAT Dates
Community Connections
Learn How to Play Pickleball!
Join PTSA Today!!!!
GRAD BASH 2024- April 25-27, 2024
SATE THE DATE: Grad Bask Meeting- Thursday, January 25, 2024 @ 6:30pm
Arabia Mountain High School
Email: amhsreg2020@gmail.com
Website: http://www.arabiamtnhs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/
Location: 6610 Browns Mill Road, Stonecrest, GA, USA
Phone: (678)875-3602