Fulton Science Academy High School
ACCREDITED AND STEM CERTIFIED COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL
WEEK OF December 2, 2019
high school newsletter
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Dear Students, Faculty, and Parents,
Welcome back from Thanksgiving Break! It's hard to believe that in just three short weeks it will already be time for the winter holiday break!
Prospective families, please join us for Open House on Sunday, December 8, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. We look forward to hosting prospective families who would like to learn more about Fulton Science Academy. To learn more about this Open House, please visit http://openhouse.fultonscienceacademy.org/
Our annual school fundraising will begin tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at 8 am.
Our goal is to raise $250,000 with 100% participation from our families.
Even though our annual campaign has not officially begun yet, we have already raised $71,500 thanks to our generous families and community members. We thank you very much for that.
During Giving Tuesday (Tuesday, December 3rd) Facebook matches up to $2,500 individual donations made to non-profits such as our school. However, since Facebook allocated $7 million for this purpose, the limit is usually reached within seconds. Last year, the limit was reached within 8 seconds. Therefore, we encourage our families to make their donations within 5 seconds on Facebook. The best way to is to get everything filled and ready to press submit button as soon as it is 8am on Tuesday, December 3rd.
Here is the link for Facebook donations: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1486663508161818/
After Facebook donations, the annual campaign will continue on our main donation page.
Any parent donating $1,000 or more will also earn a brick to be placed at the entrance of our school.
Thank you for your support! #strongertogether
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Mr. Yasin Parlak
High School Assistant Principal
yparlak@fultonscienceacademy.org
(678) 366-2555 ext:108
First Semester Finals Schedule:
High School students will be allowed to leave for the day once they have completed all of their finals for that particular day. If a high school students needs or wants to stay after they complete their final, they will have a designated area to report to where they can either study for another final or work on other school related assignments
Tuesday, December 17
- 8:00am - 10:00am (MATH FINALS)
- 10:30am - 12:30am (LANGUAGE ARTS FINALS)
Wednesday, December 18
- 8:00am - 10:00am (SCIENCE FINALS)
- 10:30am - 12:30am (SOCIAL STUDIES FINALS)
Tuesday, December 19
- 8:00am - 10:00am (ELECTIVES FINALS)
- 10:30am - 12:30am (WORLD LANGUAGE FINALS)
Ms. Agha's COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Ms. Hibbah Agha
Professional School Counselor | 9th – 12th grade
hagha@fultonscienceacademy.org
(678) 366-2555 ext:158
TYE High School empowers high school students with the means of entrepreneurship. The program empowers and educates students to become the next generation of entrepreneurs. TYE HS is a hands-on entrepreneurship, ideation, business model, financial and customer discovery program taught by entrepreneur mentors from the TiE Atlanta network. Through mentorship and entrepreneurship education, our students tap into their entrepreneurial gene to find solutions for local and global problems and develop their leadership and public speaking skills.
For more information: https://atlanta.tie.org/tyehighschool/
High School Counseling Website
https://fultonscienceacademycounseling.weebly.com/ - sharing as much as I can in one place!
FSA's Mission & Vision
Mission
To establish an educational framework designed to achieve the highest academic results and instill enduring strength of character by leveraging innovation and STEAM curriculums for college preparedness and lifelong student success.
Vision
Fulton Science Academy Private School envisions to be a nationally ranked and recognized school for pre-K through 12th grade, serving advanced and gifted student populations committed to academic success, civic responsibility, global citizenship, and high ethical values within a safe environment that celebrates diversity and is nurtured by the collaborative efforts of its stakeholders and the broader community.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Monthly Calendar - December
Tuesday, December 3: AWAY Basketball vs. ATL Jewish; MSG 4:30pm, MSB 5:30pm, VB 6:30pm, Navy 7:30pm
Thursday, December 5: HOME basketball Game; MSB 5:00pm, VB 6:00pm
Friday, December 6: HS Drama Presents "It's a Wonderful Life" beginning at 7:00pm
Saturday, December 7: HS Drama Presents "It's a Wonderful Life" beginning at 7:00pm
Sunday, December 8: Open House for Prospective Families, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Thursday, December 12:
- Winter Band and Orchestra Concert (6:00pm)
- Home Basketball Game vs. Kings Academy, MSG 4:30pm, MSB, 5:30pm, VB 6:30pm
Sunday, December 15: Private Music Winter Recital 2:00pm
Tuesday, December 17
- 8:00am - 10:00am (HS MATH FINALS)
- 10:30am - 12:30am (HS LANGUAGE ARTS FINALS)
Wednesday, December 18
- 8:00am - 10:00am (HS SCIENCE FINALS)
- 10:30am - 12:30am (HS SOCIAL STUDIES FINALS)
- Elementary Winter Celebration
Thursday, December 19
- 8:00am - 10:00am (HS ELECTIVES FINALS)
- 10:30am - 12:30am (HS WORLD LANGUAGE FINALS)
Friday, December 20: Last Day of First Semester
Monday, December 23 - Sunday, January 5: Winter Holiday Break
Monday, January 6: 1st Day of Second Semester
FSA High School Drama Presents "It's A Wonderful Life" | December 6th & 7th 7pm
Are you interested in being on the Mustang News? Do you love science? Then listen up!
Every Thursday, there is a segment on the Mustang News call the "Big Bang." This segment involves researching and learning about a scientific current event. A Mustang News member will then interview you about your selected topic, and your interview will air on the following Thursday.Please know that you must be in at least 6th grade to participate.
If you are interested in being on this segment, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8iDLIRzVZBqziEKvwoQhgXqPNeLWNEAJDgFKae1CXmDy0lQ/viewform?usp=sf_link.
A Mustang News member will get in touch with you about the segment and will give you a timeline for completing your research.
Oxbridge Academic Programs
Oxbridge has been offering academic summer programs to adventurous students in grades 7-12 for 35 years. We are based in some of the world's best universities, and in historically and culturally significant cities across England, France, Spain, and the United States. You can choose two subjects - a major and a minor - from a range of more than 200 subjects. Outside of class, there are a huge number of elective extra-curricular activities on every program, as well as guest speakers, workshops, and field-trips.
Our academic summer programs use the city like a classroom, taking full advantage of the local museums, historical sites, laboratories, and local experts available. You will get a full pre-college experience by living in the same spaces as undergraduates during the year. During your free time, you can explore a new city and make friends with peers from across the world. Whether your dream is to study Medicine at Oxford, improve your French or Spanish, or make a film in Los Angeles, we have a program for you!
BluePrint's Summer Programs for 2020!
Welcome to Blueprint Summer Programs - We are excited to share that registration is open for all of our 2020 pre-college programs! (And make sure you keep reading to see all of our 2020 campuses, courses, dates and our Early Bird Discount code).
Overwhelmed by the college application process?
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Unsure how to pay for college?
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Stressed out about having a roommate?
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We’ll teach you what to look out for, and what to steer clear of.
Blueprint is the only pre-college company dedicated to getting students ready for college. All Blueprint students experience our proprietary College and Career Success curriculum, where they learn college readiness skills that are essential to navigating the college application process and being successful in college.
Our Pre-College Immersion students also take two courses (Behavioral Science,Business, Engineering or Medicine), where they learn about careers in each field.
We offer three types of programs, and are sure one of them is right for you! Whether you join us for our Saturday Series in New York or Chicago, our 4 Day Intensives in Texas or California, or one of our 1 or 2 week Pre-College Immersion Programs offered at 6 awesome colleges and universities, you will leave full of the skills and confidence to thrive in college, and beyond.
Have more questions about our programs?
Contact our enrollment team at 1-877-415-1111 or enroll@bpsummerprograms.com
2020 Programs + Campuses + Courses
Blueprint's Pre-College Immersion Program
Live on campus for 1 or 2 weeks. Choose from 4 amazing courses.
Learn college readiness skills essential for college success.
Programs begin June 21, 2020 | Starting at: $2799.00
Campuses:
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Behavioral Science 101, Business 101, Engineering 101, Medicine 101
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Electives 101
Both Weeks:
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Live on campus for 4 days.
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Campuses:
Course:
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Learn on campus for 7 Saturdays
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Student Video Contest 2019 “Create, Promote, Connect” #CPC@alphachamber #alphachamber
Sponsored by; Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce, Lisa Shippel Law LLC, Fulton Science Academy Private School
Calling all High School students in 9th to 12th grades, this is your chance to promote the chamber and win Cash prizes!
The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce is committed to its community. With vibrant growth in academia and business in North Fulton, the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce (ACC) announces its first-ever STUDENT VIDEO CONTEST. To familiarize yourself with the mission of the Alpharetta Chamber, please go to https://www.alpharettachamber.com
ENTRY GUIDELINES
THEME
The focus is capturing the many benefits the Alpharetta Chamber offers its members and the community at large.
Your video should answer the question…If you owned your own business of your own interest how would the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce support your business ,create a culture of giving back and enhance the quality of . life in Alpharetta.
We will provide “our story” to all participants to incorporate this
message into your video
● Show how the Chamber can help promote the business.
● What impact does the Chamber have for your business?
Videos will be judged on creativity, message, technical edits, and camera work.
● Feel free to use any video editing software and upload your finished video to YouTube link.
● Length of the video: no more than 30 seconds.
● All materials should be original works recorded by you.
● If selected, your video will be used by the Chamber for promotional needs, therefore please submit the required waivers.
● Team or individuals are welcome to participate. However, all team participants should be from the same school and in the same grade.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
The submission deadline is November 21, 2019.
Groups of up to five people may work on the video.
AWARD CATEGORIES & AWARDS FOR EACH LEVEL
- 1st Place = $250
- 2nd Place = $100
- 3rd Place = $50
If you have a winning video you will be contacted by the Chamber . Winners will be recognized at our Annual Fundraising Gala on Dec 6th , 7 – 11 pm at the Manor Country Club.
TO SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO Please CLICK HERE to submit your Youtube video link. Any questions, please email nancy@alpharettachamber.com
Make Sure You Don't Miss Out On Chick Fil A THIS FRIDAY
MSA is in a new location. You can find them just outside the media center selling chick fil a breakfast items. The sales team wanted to increase their visibility to their customers and decided to move outside the cafeteria. Keep following the MSA fundraising drive for athletics as they will soon be making some big promotional announcements. But in the meantime $6 gets you a meal of a biscuit , drink and tate tots.
Every Friday you can make a biscuit purchase from the MSA for a chance to take home some cool stuff from Chick - Fil - A
Make sure to try out the new $6 Meal Deal!
FSA Sideline Store; 20% off Back-to-School Essentials!
The FSA Sideline Online Store allows the user to select the item, color, logo, and team whether it be academic or athletic; even different sayings! The possibilities are endless! There is everything from cotton shirts to Dri-Fit Nike or UA workout shirts and so much more! Get the perfect item to rep FSA whether outside of school or for Spirit Days!
CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR SIDELINE STORE
SMART TUITION
FSAPS Tuition Information: http://fultonscienceacademy.org/tuition-information/
Smart Tuition is the tuition management system used by FSA. In addition to tuition, all incidental billing such as aftercare fees, sports and academic team fees, trips, etc., is also done through Smart Tuition. There is a $50 yearly fee for Smart Tuition.
If you have not set up your account or are having trouble setting up your account, please contact our Business Administrator Abdurrahim Kurt by phone or email.
Phone: (678) 366 - 2555 ext. 105
Home Visits; A Great Activity for Your Student, No Matter Their Grade Level!
Here is some feedback from our parents:
- “Early in the school year, a group of teachers took the time to come to our home to meet us and discuss the school program with us. That event brought us back to the time in which schooling was a true partnership between parent and teacher and reaffirmed in our minds that FSA truly cares about the development of our children”
- “We even had two teachers visit us at our home. They were a pleasure to meet and we could clearly see how much they enjoy teaching students.”
- “Thank you very much for your visit and the chocolates yesterday. We enjoyed having you over very much. I also want to thank you for turning math from the most complicated and somewhat scary subject into one of our most favorites.”
- “We all enjoyed your visit last night to our home. It was such a pleasure to informally get to know both of you. My son thought it was really cool that two teachers came to his house. He talked about it the whole way to school this morning in carpool. Personally, I admire the dedication you both have for your jobs. It makes a big difference in a student’s attitude toward school. Your visit left no doubt in my mind that FSA was the right decision for my son.”
- “I just wanted to write on behalf of my husband and I and thank you for visiting our child. He loved having you both come and visit. We appreciate the level of caring and attention that you have consistently shown our family. It is rare to see such a dedication from teachers for their jobs. We can tell that you love teaching and you care for our children. Thank you for visiting our child when he was not feeling well.”
How can I schedule a home visit?
Very simple.
To schedule a middle or high school school home visit: Simply email sduman@fultonscienceacademy.org with some suggested dates/times, as well as your students' name(s) and homeroom assignments. Mr. Duman will be in touch to confirm final details.
Depending on our teacher’s availability, at least two teachers will be together to visit our students and parents at their homes. The best times to schedule a home visit are weekdays after 5:00 pm, and anytime during the weekends, except Sunday mornings. For any questions you have about this program, send an e-mail to homevisit@fultonscienceacademy.org
FSAConnect mobile App
We are happy to inform you that now you can check fsaconnect by mobile app.
Here is how you can access the app:
ITunes App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/radix-mobile/id1159005166?mt=8
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radix.radixmobile
The links can also be found at the bottom of your connect page by the other social media links.
A pop-up banner will appear on top of the screen when users access the school connect on their mobile devices.
Site link: https://fsaconnect.fultonscienceacademy.org
Username: fsaconnect username
Password: fsaconnect password
PLEASE SIGN UP FOR REMIND, OUR SCHOOL NOTIFICATION APPlication
JOIN FSAPS REMIND HERE: https://www.remind.com/join/fsaps
We have created a remind account to keep our community informed and up-to-date with what is happening at our school.
By joining "FSAPS remind," you will receive messages via push notifications, SMS, or e-mail. We recommend SMS option for our families and students.
We will use this tool as an addition to other communication portals we use at our school to keep our families apprised of what's happening at Fulton Science Academy. Thank you.
FSA SOcial Media
Please connect with us online and grow our social media following!
FSA is proud to be building a strong social media presence and we encourage you to follow us using one or more of the following links:
1- FSA YOUTUBE CHANNEL
https://www.youtube.com/user/FultonScienceAcademy
If you subscribe to our YouTube channel, you will receive notifications whenever we upload a new video.
2- FSA FACEBOOK PAGE
https://www.facebook.com/FultonScienceAcademyPrivateSchool/
Many of you already follow our Facebook page. If you are not yet connected, please “Like" our Facebook page.
3- FSA INSTAGRAM
https://www.instagram.com/fultonscienceacademy/
We post lots of pictures on our Instagram account. You will enjoy seeing new pictures every day.
4- FSA LINKEDIN
https://www.linkedin.com/company/fulton-science-academy-private-school
So many of you have LinkedIn accounts. To get news about our school on LinkedIn, simply follow our schools’s LinkedIn page.
5 –FSA TWITTER
https://twitter.com/fsaprivate
Twitter is a great way to get updated about school. Simply follow our school on Twitter to get recent tweets from our school.
FULTON SCIENCE ACADEMY PRIVATE SCHOOL
Email: info@fultonscienceacademy.org
Website: www.fultonscienceacademy.org
Location: 3035 Fanfare Way, Alpharetta, GA, USA
Phone: 678-366-2555