AMHS Weekly Update
April 18-22, 2022
Georgia Milestones End of Course Testing April 19 -29, 2022
On Tuesday, April 19th, AMHS will begin the Spring 2022 administration of the Georgia Milestones End of Course exams. All students are expected to report to school by 7:45 am on their respective testing days. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 am. Locators have been posted around the school to inform the students of their respective testing rooms. Please review this year’s testing schedule below with your student and visit the school’s website for study guides and other important testing information (AMHS Testing Information Link).
As we prepare for this year's EOC testing, please examine the following information to help provide a better testing experience for your student.
1) Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep each night of the testing period.
2) Ensure your child eats a nutritious, high-protein breakfast.
3) Make sure your child arrives at school on time so that they can get settled before testing begins.
4) If your child wears eyeglasses, be sure they have them for testing.
5) Send your child to school with comfortable school-approved clothing and a sweater for cooler temperatures.
6) Encourage your child to pace themselves instead of rushing through the test.
7) Remind your child to read or listen to all directions, questions, and all answer choices carefully.
8) Students should make their best guess if they do not know the answer but refrain from making random answer choices.
9) Suggest that your child finds one or two answer choices they know are wrong, and then choose the best one from the remaining choices.
10) Highly encourage your child to check their answers if they complete a portion of the test early to ensure that they have answered all questions to the best of their ability.
11) Bring a fully charged school-issued device on their testing day. If the student does not have a school-issued testing device, one will be provided to them.
12) No smartwatches or cell phones will be allowed in the testing environment. Any of these devices found in the testing room could lead to the invalidation of the test. (Reminder, EOC score count as 20% of the student's final grade in a course)
AMHS PTSA- Brick Campaign Fundraiser
the Arabia Mountain High School PTSA is sponsoring a brick campaign. All Activities, Clubs, Parents, Students, and others are invited to leave an imprint on the history of AMHS. Please visit the donor website, https://brickmarkersusa.com/donors/amhs.html where you will be able to personalize one or more bricks for our upcoming installation. GO RAMS!!!
Thank you for your continued support,
Arabia Mountain High School PTSA
AMHS Uniform Policy- Parents we need your help!
Thank you for your continued support.
Parent/Guardian Volunteer Opportunties
Greetings AMHS Parents/Guardians:
Each year Arabia Mountain High School parents/guardians must complete 10 hours of volunteer service hours to maintain enrollment at AMHS. Parents can volunteer in the following ways to earn their volunteer hours:
1. Attend parent meetings (Attendance logs are maintained)
2. Join the Arabia Mountain High School Chapter of PTSA
3. Serve on one of the PTSA Committees
4. Serve as a chaperone on field trips (Sponsors will submit hours)
5. Donate pre-packaged snacks for after-school tutorial sessions. (Receipts are required upon donating items)
6. Volunteer with your student's sports teams. (Coaches will submit hours)
7. Donate air-purifying plants to the school (This opportunity will come this Spring)
8. Monetary donations of $10.50 per volunteer hour is accepted (i.e., 5 hours = $52.50). Donations can be accepted in the form of cash, money order, or cashier's check. (Donations are used to support school programs)
9. Serve as a guest speaker for your student’s classes.
Please plan to complete your required 10 hours of volunteer service by May 20, 2022. We look forward to working with you.
Thank you for your continuous support.
On-site COVID-19 Testing
Due to EOC Testing, there will be no on-site COVID-19 testing this week. Our weekly COVID-19 Surveillance Testing will continue following this testing period.
Decatur Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. EMBODI Program
2021-2022 AMHS Yearbook Orders
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
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Varsity Baseball vs. Mundy Mills @ Arabia @ 5:30 pm
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Gymnastics State Preliminary and State Finals @ TBA @ Burford Arena
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Varsity Baseball vs. Mundy Mills @ Mundy Mills @ 5:30 pm
Gymnastics State Preliminary and State Finals @ TBA @ Burford Arena
Friday, April 22, 2022
Varsity Baseball vs. Central Gwinnett @ Central Gwinnett @ 5:30 pm
Gymnastics State Preliminary and State Finals @ TBA @ Burford Arena
Summer 2022 Learning and Job Opprtunities
Gate City Bar Association’s Justice Robert Benham Law Camp
We are pleased to announce that the Gate City Bar Association’s Justice Robert Benham Law Camp will be held again virtually this summer. The Camp is sponsored in partnership with King & Spalding, LLP, and Georgia State University College of Law.
As you are aware, Justice Robert Benham, for whom the Law Camp is named, is the first African-American to serve on the Supreme Court of Georgia. The Justice Benham Law Camp is designed to provide guidance and mentoring to local high school students and introduce them to career opportunities available in the legal profession, with the overall goal of increasing diversity in the legal profession, specifically in Georgia and the Atlanta area.
Eligible rising 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students for the 2022-2023 school year must be committed to actively participating in the camp’s two-week program. Candidates for the Law Camp will be selected through a two-tier process including review of an application and associated documentation, as well as an interview. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to the law, hear from practicing minority lawyers and judges, and participate in a mock legal argument.
Student Success Academy
Greetings Ram Scholars,
Our school district has formed a partnership with the Students Success Academy. This virtual mentoring program provides students with their own success agent. The paired agent will assist your student with goal setting, academic support, career guidance, and adulting.
Registration is simple and there is no cost to parents or students.
DCSD Tech Cafe Training Events for Parents and Caregivers
UpdateYour Student's Information in Infinite Campus
Parents/guardians, please login to Infinite Campus Parent Portal and update your student's information. CLICK HERE for step-by-step instructions for completing the annual verification and student information update. Don't have a Parent Portal account? CLICK HERE for Parent Portal instructions.
Senior Corner
GRADUATION DATE ANNOUNCED
Greetings AMHS Class of 2022 Parents and Students,
The district has released the 2021-2022 graduation schedule. The AMHS Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 11:30 am at Hallford Stadium. We are excited for our students as we plan to celebrate them on this momentous occasion. Below is the 2021-2022 DCSD Graduation Schedule.
Class of 2022 News
Seniors, click here to complete your Class of 2022 Information Sheet!
Senior Remind Join Codes
- Click to join the Remind for your last name and counselor:
- Last Names A-F (Banks): https://www.remind.com/join/3hb222
- Last Names G-M (Sherman): https://www.remind.com/join/khddkd
- Last Names N-Z (Teague): https://www.remind.com/join/bka99b
Cap and Gown Orders from Jostens
CLICK HERE to order your cap, gown, stole, and tassel package from Jostens.
Cost: $75 (plus tax); deposit: $50
Please order by October 31, 2021. All balances must be paid by April 1, 2022.
CLICK HERE for a printable with helpful QR codes.
Scholarships Opportuntities
DeKalb Pan Hellenic Council Scholarship Application- DUE APRIL !5th
The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF)
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, 2022, by 11:59 PM
For more information visit The Whiteside Foundation's Website
Counseling Corner
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
Parents and Scholars,
ACT: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
College Board: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register
Parents of students who are seeking accommodations for either exam should reach out to our testing coordinator, Mr. Paris Burd at Paris_Burd@dekalbschoolsga.org.