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March 1, 2021
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Vincent Dinafrio (actor from Law and Order: Criminal Intent) is vocal about his dyslexia and autism diagnoses. Remember as we celebrate Exceptional Children’s Week this week, we are all exceptional in our own way.
Celebrate Exceptional Children's Week with Dress Up Days!
Tuesday: Tacky Tuesday!
Wednesday: Kindness Day!
Thursday: PJ Day!
Friday: Tie-Dye Day!
Learning Environment Open Election Period: Open now and until March 12
If you do not want to change your current learning environment, no action is required.
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
For drive-thru instructions and more information on the student device refresh.
Graduation: Senior Q&A Teams Meeting - March 9
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 and we appreciate your patience. Final details will be shared with our students, families, and community through daily student announcements, weekly newsletters, and posted to www.cambridgehs.org > Students and Families > Seniors and Graduation.
Senior Q&A Teams Meeting
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
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
+1 470-705-1712,,193826217# United States, Atlanta
Phone Conference ID: 193 826 217#
For more information on:
- Ordering your required graduation package from Balfour
- Graduation announcements from Balfour
- PTSA sponsored yard signs and slide show
- PTSA scholarships
Visit www.cambridgehs.org > Students and Families > Seniors and Graduation.
#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#
Virtual College Visits - Updated Daily
Students may visit with College Representatives by signing up for a college visit 24 hours ahead of the meeting time by signing up in Naviance. We encourage you to visit the list often as new colleges are being added daily. Naviance can be accessed via the Classlink portal. Classlink
Dual Enrollment for Summer and Fall 2021 - Deadline: March 31, 2021
For students interested in taking college classes next year, at the college campus or online, it is time to plan and apply. The deadline to apply to the college and to submit all required documents to your counselor is March 31, 2021 (no exceptions). Students should email their counselor to schedule a meeting to discuss their Dual Enrollment plans.
For more information on Dual Enrollment, please view the Dual Enrollment video and visit the Cambridge Counseling Website.
Junior Meetings with Counselors - Sign up today!
Beginning in February and continuing through mid-April, Juniors and their parents/guardians will meet with their counselor to discuss graduation requirements and plan next year's classes. For more information on this meeting and how to prepare, view this presentation from Cambridge Counseling.
For more information about scheduling your appointment and a link to schedule your appointment, view the information at the link below.
Work Based Learning for 2021-2022: Information Meeting
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