Cambridge High School
February 22, 2021
Learning Environment Open Election Period: March 1 - 12, 2021
If you do not want to change your student's current learning environment, no action is required.
Should a hardship situation arise, families are required to submit a Learning Hardship request for consideration.
Student Device Refresh
All Cambridge 9th - 11th-grade students, who currently have a school-issued Microsoft Surface, must exchange them for a Dell laptop.
Face to Face Students
Face to Face students in 9th - 11th-grades who have a Surface checked out should bring their device and charger to school on Monday, March 8 – Wednesday, March 10. During lunch, students will be able to return their Surface, check out a new laptop, and set up their device.
Virtual Students
Virtual students in 9th -11th-grades who have Surfaces checked out will need to bring their device and charger to school on Monday, March 15, according to the following schedule:
9:00 - 10:00 - Last names A – D
10:00 – 11:00 – Last names E – J
12:00 – 1:00 – Last names K – M
1:00 – 2:00 – Last names N – R
2:00 – 3:00 – Last names S – Z
- Drive-in at the Bethany Bend entrance
- You will be directed to drive to either the gym side, or the cafeteria side, of the school
- Students exit the car to bring their device to the check-in/out station
- Students will receive their new laptop checked out to them
- Completion of the device setup process requires a connection to the school network. To do this, students can either:
Enter the school through the cafeteria or gym (staff available to assist), or
Please get back in their car and drive to the bus lanes in the back of the school, where there is an outside access point for WIFI.
Virtual students who are unable to come on Monday will be able to sign up for a time to swap devices at a later date.
Important Notes:
- Juniors taking the ACT at Cambridge on March 30 must have a school-issued device. No loaner laptops will be available on the day of the test.
- Seniors will return their Surface devices to Cambridge at the end of the school year. If they are having issues with their Surface and would like to exchange it for a laptop, please contact Mrs. Morgan at morganl1@fultonschools.org.
Congratulations to Cambridge Theatre Players
Cambridge "Yes I Can" Award Winner
Ms. Dudley will be recognized by the District level on May 6, 2021, Virtual Ceremony. Pictured with Ms. Dudley is her teacher, Coach Davis, and Ms. Ashley Agans.
Congratulations to the Cambridge Teacher of the Year Finalists
Congratulations to our three 'Finalists' for Cambridge High School Teacher of the Year: Ms. Suzanne Wren, Ms. Nancy Barker, and Mr. Jeff Davis.
Please vote at this link to indicate your choice for our teacher of the year - Vote for your Cambridge High School Teacher of the Year 2020-21. The voting deadline is 4:00 pm on Thursday, February 25, 2021
Cambridge Professional of the Year Finalist
January 2021 Cambridge Crest of Honor
Class of 2021 Graduation - May 22, 2021
Class of 2021 Graduation Celebration
We are excited to announce that we will celebrate the Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 10:00 am, at Ameris Amphitheater. Please know that we are working through the logistics; please be patient as we work through these items. Additional details will be made available as soon as they are finalized.
We will hold a Senior Q&A call for seniors and their parents/guardians on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 5:30 pm. We will discuss graduation, senior final exams, and other senior activities during that meeting.
Senior Q&A Teams Call
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
5:30 pm
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Or call in (audio only)
+1 470-705-1712,,193826217# United States, Atlanta
Phone Conference ID: 193 826 217#
As details are finalized, we will share that information with our students, families, and community through daily student announcements, weekly newsletters, and posted to www.cambridgehs.org > Students and Families > Seniors and Graduation.
Graduation Announcements from Balfour
It is now time to place your order for Graduation Announcements. Our trusted business partner, GA Balfour, is ready to support you and your family as you celebrate this milestone achievement. For more information, visit.
Graduation Announcement.
PTSA Sponsored Graduation Signs and Slide Show
The PTSA is working with VIP Signs to offer graduation signs for the Class of 2021. For more information, visit the Seniors and Graduation page.
The PTSA is collecting photos for a senior slide show. For more information and guidelines, view the Seniors and Graduation Page.
Order your Graduation Package
Seniors participating in our Graduation Celebration are required to purchase a Graduation Package. The package includes the following:
- Redesigned Cambridge Graduation Gown
- New Cambridge stole
- Cap and 2021 tassel
- Diploma and diploma cover
- Venue and graduation expenses
The Graduation Package is $150.00, including the Balfour online transaction fee ($4.95) and later order fee ($25.00). The price increased on February 1, 2021, to cover the late order fee.
2021-2022 Course Registration
The First Course Verification window closed on February 12, 2021. Counselors will not be accepting course requests via email at this time. If you missed the opportunity, please be sure to submit your course requests during Second Course Verification (March 8, 2021, through 4:00 pm on March 12, 2021)!
Personal Fitness Waivers will be accepted the last seven days of the semester, May 18-May 26, 2021.
Work-Based Learning Program: 2021-22
Seniors & Work Based Learning 2021-22 - Information Meeting every Wednesday at 3:30 pm until the program is full. This is a required meeting, and space is limited in the program.
Do you have 1 to 2 class periods free?
Do you have a job or want help to get one?
Are you a CTAE Pathway completer and want to intern for a teacher?
Come to the information meeting on Wednesday at 3:30, in room 2445 with Ms. Yarrington or online in TEAMS to learn more about the WBL program for next fall.
A completed application is required for consideration in the program. This program has an online virtual learning component and monthly reporting.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Junior Meetings with Counselors - Sign Up!
Each year, counselors meet with our juniors and their parents/guardians to discuss graduation requirements and plan next year's classes. Parents/guardians and juniors can begin making these appointments in February and conclude mid-April. Each family can schedule one meeting per student and will last 30 minutes. Students are required to attend, and parents/guardians are invited.
Face-to-face students can come to the Counseling Office at their appointment time, but all parents must use TEAMS to join the meeting. A link to Teams will be sent after an appointment is scheduled. Please share with all parents/guardians and the student to attend.
Please view the informational presentation before attending the meeting. Also, before this meeting, students must complete these Naviance Tasks:
- Complete SuperMatch College Search and save at least three colleges to your Naviance account.
- Complete the Dual Enrollment Survey
- Complete the Workforce Development Survey
Please use the appropriate link to schedule a meeting with the counselor assigned to the student by their last name:
A-Dia - Ms. Rishel https://calendly.com/rishel-1/30min
Dib-I - Ms. Evans https://calendly.com/evansjl/30min
J-Mo - Ms. White https://calendly.com/whitev1/30min
Mr-Sil - Ms. Massey https://calendly.com/masseyk2/junior-meetings-class-of-2022
Sim-Z - Ms. Garcia https://calendly.com/garcias/junior-meetings-class-of-2022
Virtual College Visits
Please visit with College Representatives by signing up for a college visit 24 hours ahead of the meeting time by signing up in Naviance. Naviance can be accessed via the Classlink portal.
Classlink
Georgia Gwinnett College (GA) Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at 11:45 am.
Saint Mary's College (IN) February 25, 2021, at 9:15 am.
Chattahoochee Technical College (GA) Monday, March 1, 2021, at 11:45 am.
University of South Florida (FL) March 9, 2021, at 9:15 am.
The University of Alabama: Friday, March 19, 2021, at 10:50 am
Georgia College - Milledgeville (GA) Tues. March 30, 2021 at 10:50am
Dual Enrollment for Summer and Fall 2021 - Deadline: March 31, 2021
For more information on and the process to enroll in Dual Enrollment, please view the following video or visit the Counseling Department website.
Counseling Department Updates
HOPE GPA
All students can now view their updated HOPE GPA at this time through www.GAfutures.org. Please log in to your account and click on the HOPE Progress report. Or create an account in GAfutures and then see your GPA. HOPE Scholarship-Academic eligibility requires a 3.0 GPA at graduation as calculated by Georgia Student Finance Commission and four rigor classes. Zell Miller Scholarship requires a 3.7 GPA, four rigor courses, plus a 1200 SAT or 26 ACT at one test date. You must apply for the scholarship by completing the FAFSA and/or filling out the GSFAPPS application on GAfutures.org before the last day of senior year. Test scores need to be uploaded to GAfutures for Zell Miller Scholarship hopefuls. For details on full eligibility requirements.
The Balanced Man Scholarship at the University of Cincinnati
To support our mission of Building Balanced Men, the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity (“SigEp”) proudly brings the Balanced Man Scholarship to the University of Cincinnati.
Georgetown Summer High School Programs
Join us online this summer for an interactive and challenging educational experience with Georgetown University Hoya Summer High School Sessions, where you will:
- Learn from renowned faculty across a variety of subjects and disciplines
- Collaborate with high-achieving students from all over the world
- Pursue subjects not typically available in high schools like medicine, law, entrepreneurship, and data science
- Earn either a Certificate of Completion or college credits and a transcript from Georgetown University
Learn more about the programs, application process, and tuition and scholarships. Hoya Summer High School Sessions.
ACT Test Prep
To prepare for the upcoming ACT, please use the following free resources.
How Students Can Prepare for the ACT Test
This free webinar from ACT answers the question, "What kind of test prep is right for each student?" Our presenters will share student best practices for preparing for the test and provide a detailed overview of the new and traditional prep products (free and paid) offered by ACT.
This webinar will uncover strategies and materials best fit for each student, based on:
- Subject matter needs
- Cost (including free options)
- Time constraints
- Format (live instruction, videos, books, etc.)
Boost Confidence with Test Prep
This webinar will feature:
- Test-day strategies that can help students avoid anxiety
- An overview of the tools best fit for students seeking last-minute test prep
- A discussion with a Kaplan teacher for ACT® Rapid Review™ Live
- Q&A time with test prep experts
Free Practice Test and Study Guide
- Includes a full-length practice test (including writing prompt)
- Get an overview of the ACT test and what to expect on test day.
- Access general test-taking strategies
Online Free ACT Practice Test | Kaplan Test Prep (kaptest.com)
Start working towards a higher score with free perp that includes real ACT questions.
Understanding Scores
ACT Sample Student Report with Writing 2019-20
Understanding Scores- Interactive Student Report - The ACT Test
#CambridgeReads Book Club
Join us for our next #CambridgeReads Book Club discussion of Dear Martin by Nic Stone.
Please note that the book does include strong language; the reading age is 14 years and up. Please see a review of the book on Amazon.
Book Discussion:
Thursday, March 4, 2021
5:00 pm
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting.
Or call in (audio only)
+1 470-705-1712,,513526768# United States, Atlanta
Phone Conference ID: 513 526 768#
School Governance Council Declaration Period
Consider joining the School Governance Council! The declaration period has begun, and it will remain open until February 26, 2021. We are looking for parents interested in being part of a council of stakeholders to help make Cambridge a place where students and staff can thrive. Please visit the SGC website for more information about the declaration or election process and what we do. Please email Lauren Hall (halllauren@fultonschools.org) for more information if you have questions. Come on board and make Cambridge the place where our kids want to be and where our staff want to stay!
National Technical Honor Society Applications
Thank you Cambridge PTSA!
Thank you, PTSA!
Scholarship Opportunities from PTA
The Cambridge PTSA Scholarship recognizes seniors who have demonstrated exceptional character through school and community involvement, including leadership achievement in academics, the arts, athletics, employment, and community service.
For more information regarding the CHS PTSA Scholarship, visit www.cambridgehs.org > Seniors and Graduation > PTSA Senior Activities.
The deadline is March 1, 2021.
North Fulton Council PTA Sally FitzGerald Scholarship
The Sally FitzGerald Scholarship will be awarded to students who have advocated (either for themselves, another, or a cause), show excellent communication skills in the application essay, are involved in their community through extra-curricular activities, and are academically proficient.
For more information regarding the NFC PTA Scholarship, visit www.cambridgehs.org > Seniors and Graduation > PTSA Senior Activities.
The deadline is February 26, 2021
Soles for Alex - Shoe Drive
SkillsUSA is collecting new and slightly used shoes in memory of Alex Escabi. Alex was a member of SkillsUSA and our Schools Law and Justice Program. Alex's friends and family have started the shoe drive in his honor, and we are proud to help with their shoe drive. Clean out your closets and bring your shoes to school. All shoe donations can be dropped off in Mr. Harts' or Mr. Funderburk's room. There will be a box placed outside the school's front door for shoes to be dropped off as well; all shoe donations will go to charity organizations.
Below are shoes that have already been collected for Soles for Alex - 45 boxes!
Northside Hospital NICU Name Tag Project
Thank you to our students who have already donated your beautiful name tags!
Want to get involved in a project that will benefit babies in the NICU? We encourage all students to partake in this project, whether you need volunteer service hours or would like to contribute to brighten up the nursery. Please view the link for the project details and follow the submission guidelines.
Each month, we will award one student for the most creative submissions and one student for the highest number of name tags submitted. Get together with your friends to create unique Name Tags for these sweet babies!
Letter Jacket Orders a GA Balfour
Have you earned your Varsity Letter? Now it’s time to order your Letter Jacket! Our trusted business partner, Georgia Balfour, is excited to work with you. Please schedule an appointment at their local store by going to gabalfour.com/contact-ga-balfour and choosing a time frame that works best for you. Don’t forget… you will need your letter and $100 deposit to place an order. Order before March 15th to receive your jacket by the end of this school year! Congratulations!
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Corporate Partners
PTSA Business Partner Spotlight
Quantum National Bank
Quantum National Bank opened on December 27, 1995 with a vision to serve our community and its diverse population. Our founding Chairman, Dr. Narasimhulu Neelagaru (known to all as “Dr. Neel”) is still leading the way today. We are a community bank, locally owned and operated. Because of this local ownership, we are able to make decisions faster, allowing our customers to spend less time worrying about their finances and more time focusing on their businesses and families. Headquartered in Suwanee, we opened our second office in 2006 at the intersection of Bethany Bend and Highway 9 in Milton. In December of 2015, we opened a loan production office in Phipps Tower, right in the heart of Buckhead. On July 1, 2016, this office became our third branch.
When we look at financials, we see faces. We rely upon personal insights as well as professional expertise to assess the situation and make decisions. Our goal is always to deliver the products and services that will benefit our customers. If you’re already a Quantum customer, we thank you for your business and look forward to serving you in the future. If you haven’t discovered the Quantum difference yet, we invite you to call or come in to one of our offices. Let us show you what we can do when you allow us to be “Your Banking Partner for Success.”
Quantum Bank
2905 Bethany Bend
Main: 678.889.4700
Fax: 770.667.6475
Lobby Hours
Lobby Temporarily Closed
Drive-through Hours
M-F 9am-5pm