AMHS Weekly Update
February 7-11, 2022
School-Wide Community Service Effort
Greeting Arabia Mountain High School Community,
In honor of Black History Month, AMHS has decided to participate in a school-wide community service project. We invite the AMHS school community to be a part of a school-wide community service effort in giving back to the homeless. Students can find drop-off boxes in rooms C211 and A125 where they can donate new, unopened toiletry items. Students are able to bring items such as face masks, personal hand sanitizer, water-based lotion, deodorant, wipes, shampoo, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes, and female necessities. Everyone is invited to participate. Please help us to provide support to those in need!!!!
Thank you in advance for your support!!!!
Black History Month at AMHS
Free On-site COVID-19 Testing Available
Each Thursday between 10:00 is -11:30 am, staff and students will have the opportunity to participate in free, on-site COVID-19 testing. As a reminder, testing is not mandatory at this time, but the district is offering this opportunity to help keep our school community safe. Testing at AMHS will take place in room A205. A consent form must be on file to participate in testing. Please click the following link to access the COVID-19 Testing Consent Form. We are committed to keeping our students, faculty, and staff safe during these unprecedented times.
Testing
GA Milestones EOC Mid Month
Parents,
If your child completed a B section in December (FLEX, GA. Virtual, etc.) in American Lit, Biology, Coordinate Algebra, or US History, they must take the EOC for that class. Below is the letter with the calendar and the schedule. AMHS will conduct the Spring Mid-Month the week of January 18th. EOC Study Guides can be found on the AMHS Testing Information Page. Please contact Mr. Burd at Paris_Burd@dekalbschoolsga.org if you have any questions.Instructional Support
CORE Content and EOC Tutorials for Spring Semester
Core Content (Non-EOC Courses) Tutorial Sessions
Tuesdays: ELA and Math
Thursday: Science and Social Studies
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
GA Milestones EOC Tutorials
Tuesdays: Coordinate Algebra and American Literature
Thursdays: Biology and US History
3:30 pm - 4:35 pm
To ensure student safety, please be sure to pick up students attending tutorials no later than 4:45 pm.
Summer 2022 Learning Opprtunities
Summer High School Internship at Atlanta Botanical Gardens
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is gearing up to host its fourth cohort of high school interns for summer 2022. Applications and adult recommendations are online and due March 27, 2022.
The Garden’s Summer High School Internship is a seven-week program on Wednesdays-Fridays from 9 am-4 pm from June 1- July 15. We are looking for students who will be 16 years or older by June 1, 2022, who currently attend a metro-Atlanta Title I school. The interns will be paid an hourly wage of $10/hr and also receive lunch, program supplies, shirts, and transportation assistance. Participants get to work alongside our Garden staff from various departments including outdoor horticulture, indoor horticulture, amphibian care team, and conservation team in the mornings; learning about our collections and actively caring for them in the process. Afternoons are devoted to college and career skills sessions that include financial planning, resume building, cooking classes, and public speaking to name a few. In addition, students learn about plant career opportunities outside of the Garden and how to connect with plant-based community service projects throughout the city. At the end of the internship, our interns will produce a personal project to share their acquired knowledge with their cohort, Garden staff, and possibly guests as well.
Please see the flyer below for more information!
DCSD Athletics Spectator Information
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, February 8, 2022
Varsity Basketball Boys/Girls vs Miller Grove @ Miller Grove HS @ 5:30 & 7:00pm
Varsity Soccer vs. Mays @ Mays HS @ 5:30pm & 7:00pm
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
JV Girls & Boys Soccer @ Tucker HS 5:30 pm & 7:00pm
DCSD JV Basketball Semi-finals
JV Girls Basketball vs. TBA @ Arabia @ 5:00 pm
JV Boys Basketball vs. TBA @ TBA @ 6:15 pm
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Wrestling State Tournament @ Macon, GA @ All Day
Friday, February 11, 2022
Varsity Basketball Boys/Girls vs Druid Hills HS @ AMHS @ 5:30 & 7:00pm
Wrestling State Tournament @ Macon, GA @ All Day
Saturday, February 12, 2022
DCSD JV Basketball Championship
JV Boys and Girls vs. TBA @ Miller Grove High School @ TBA
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
AMHS Yearbook Orders
Time to order your 2021-2022 AMHS yearbook! CLICK HERE for the order form, order link, and pricing details. Yearbook cost is $80, and the deadline to pre-order is March 11, 2022.
Juior/Senior Prom
Tickets on Sale beginning February 7th
It's that time of year...PROM Season. This is the special moment our juniors and seniors have been waiting for. Here are the details:
Date: Friday, April 1, 2022
Where: The Carlos Center OR AMHS (can announce later)
Time: 7pm-11 pm
Theme: The Enchanted Forest
Tickets: $80 Early Bird Special (2/7/22-2/11/22 only)
Tickets will be $100 after next week
$120 is the cost of tickets purchased the week of prom
$150 at the door
Tickets will be sold in Room C211 (Ms. Sanford’s room) during 5th period.
Thank you for your continued support,
AMHS Prom Committee
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
ATTENTION SENIORS: GA Scholar Program
Senior Students,
Please see the attached document which explains the GA Scholar Program, a GA DOE recognition program, for students who have achieved excellence in the school and community. Please reach out to your counselor if you have questions.
Scholarship Opportunity- James L. Thornton Memorial Scholarship
Students can visit the scholarship website for the application and qualifications.
Over the past 19 years, we have been blessed in awarding 49 scholarships to South DeKalb graduates.
Scholarship Opportunity- Mae Eva Wesley Scholarship or the Rita Gettis Scholarship
Region 2 DeKalb Council Parent Teacher Association Scholarship Opportunity
The Region 2 DeKalb Council Parent Teacher Association is offering one scholarship to a card-carrying high school senior to support their college expenses. The deadline for the completed application is Friday, March 11th. Please see the application packet below for more information.
Counseling Corner
Class of 2022 Diploma Name Verification Form
Good Arabia Mountain High School Class of 2022,
Congratulations on coming this far, it is time to order DIPLOMAS! Please use the attached link for us to correctly spell your name on your diploma. This document should only be completed one time.
Parents, please review the document before your student submits, as this will not be able to be changed after your submission. This must be completed by January 31, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact your student's counselor.
Thank you for your continued support,
The AMHS Counseling Staff
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.