Cambridge High School
March 1, 2021
Check-in from Ms. Agans
Learning Environment Open Election Period: March 1 - 12, 2021
From March 1 until March 12, 2021, families have an opportunity to change their students' learning environment from either Remote Learning to Face to Face or Face to Face to Remote Learning for the remainder of the school year. If you do not want to change your student's current learning environment for the remainder of the school year, no action is required.
To change your student's current learning environment, please complete the form below. You will have the option of selecting as soon as possible or the first day of the second nine-week grading period, March 16, 2021. If you select as soon as possible, you will be emailed with the effective date. Please allow up to 72 hours for this change.
Students are expected to remain in their elected Learning Environment for the balance of the school year.
After March 12, 2021, should an emergency situation occur that requires a change to a student's learning environment, a Learning Environment Hardship is required for consideration and approval.
Parent/Guardian Reminders
As we approach the end of the first nine-weeks of the second semester, please be reminded:
Final Exam Exemptions - to exempt a final exam, a student must complete 100% of all work, regardless of category. For more information.
Student Attendance - it is critical that parents/guardians check their student's attendance in all classes - face-to-face or remote learning. To check a student's attendance and set notifications to be alerted, go to Campus Parent. For more information.
Cambridge: AP Honor School for 2021
Rising 9th Spirit T-shirt Contest
Dear Future Bears,
I am so excited to welcome you to Bear Country! To help gear up for your first year at Cambridge, I am buying you each a t-shirt. But not just any t-shirt – some Cambridge swag designed by you – our future Cambridge Freshman! Between now and April 23, 2021, I will be accepting t-shirt designs from you. The top three t-shirt designs will win a prize and be voted on by the entire Rising 9th Grade class. The final winning design will be announced at our Bear Hunt event at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year, where every Rising 9th grader will receive the shirt! So, get out your artistic Bear side and get ready to make your mark before you even walk in the door.
All t-shirt submissions should be emailed to agans@fultonschools.org by April 23 at 4:00 pm. The top three design winners will be announced on April 30. I cannot wait to see what you create, and I cannot wait to see you wearing your new t-shirts as you walk through the doors of Cambridge next year!
Bear Country cannot wait to welcome the Class of 2025! Go Bears!!!
Ms. Agans
Principal
Cambridge High School
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 laptops 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.
- Seniors, please note that all outstanding FCS items (including issued Surfaces) must be cleared by graduation. Failure to clear your account can result in diplomas being held.
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
Course Registration
The First Course Verification window is closed. Counselors will not accept course request changes via email at this time. If you missed the first round 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
Personal Fitness Waivers will be accepted the last seven days of the semester, May 18-May 26, 2021.
#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 Meeting - March 11, 2021
The next Virtual SGC Meeting will be held Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 4:00 pm.
Virtual College Visits
Students can 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 Military College: Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 2:30 pm
University of South Florida: Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 9:15 am
University of Kentucky: Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 1:35 pm
Western Carolina University: Wednesday, March 17, 202, at 10:50 am
University of Alabama: Friday, March 19, 2021, at 10:50 am
University of Mississippi Monday, March 22, 2021, at 1:35 pm
Georgia College: Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 10:50 am
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
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.
Dual Enrollment - video
Counseling Department Updates
Virginia Tech Summer Program
This is a virtual summer program that is free of cost and geared toward rising juniors and rising seniors who identify as African American or Black.
- Black College Institute (for rising seniors) will offer four-day sessions twice during the summer of 2021: June 13-June 16 and June 20-June 23.
Rising juniors apply here!
- Black College Institute (for rising juniors) will offer a four-day session for the summer of 2021: June 27-June 30.
Rising seniors apply here!
Application closes: April 1, 2021, Unofficial Transcripts due: May 20, 2021
21st Century Leaders Earthcare Program
Earthcare: The Leadership Challenge for the 21st Century is a week-long environment-focused leadership development program held on a college campus in which 21CL students are exposed to various environmental and leadership challenges through interactive workshops, tours, and round-table sessions with Georgia Power business leaders. The deadline to apply March 15, 2021. For more information.
2021 GEICC Scholarship geicc.org/scholarship
Minimum of five $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors involved in STEM
Application deadline March 14, 2021
For questions or concerns, email Mary Long at mary.long@opc.com.
Phi Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc and Friends For Life Foundation
Scholarship opportunities:
- Bettye Lewis Maye Scholarship: $2,000.00: Bettye Lewis Maye Scholarship
- Phi Phi Omega Chapter Scholarship: $1,000.00 (renewable for up to four years): Phi Phi Omega Scholarship
- Aricka Amos Burrell Memorial Scholarship: $1,000.00: Arika Amos Burrell Scholarship
- Barbara J. Mitchell Jefferson Book award: $550.00: Barbara J M Jefferson Award
All applications and requirements are due March 20, 2021, and can be emailed directly to scholarships@phiphiomega.com.
HBCU Virtual College Talk
A two-night Real Talk: HBCU Edition program is scheduled for Wednesday, March 3, and Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 7:00 pm. The program will cover topics including financial aid, scholarships, academic offerings, career paths, student organizations, Greek life, housing, and more! All ages and academic achievement levels are welcome.
Date: Wednesday, March 3 and Thursday, March 4
Time: 7:00 p.m.
RSVP: Register Now
Schools Featured:
- Alabama A&M University
- Claflin University
- Dillard University
- Florida A&M University
- Hampton University
- Howard University
- Jackson State University
- Kentucky State University
- Lincoln University
- Morehouse College
- Morgan State University
- North Carolina A&T University
- North Carolina Central University
- Southern University
- Shaw University
- Spelman College
- Texas Southern University
- Tuskegee University
- Xavier University
Update from Johns Hopkins University
Given the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have extended our test-optional policy for the 2021-22 application year. Students wanting to learn more about applying to colleges like Hopkins- visit our College Planning Toolkit or Essays That Worked.
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
Have something you would like to share about a teacher or staff member?
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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