AMHS Weekly Update
August 28- September 1, 2023
Time Management and Study Skills
Students must develop strong time management and study skills to help them be successful at Arabia Mountain High School. The development of these skills will help students to better manage classroom and homework assignments while at the same time helping them to perform better on assessments. Students must break larger projects or tasks into smaller pieces to help them manage them better. Encouraging your students to study daily, by reviewing class notes, completing practice problems, and previewing course content are a few ways to help them gain a better understanding of the course content. It is encouraged that students spend time grappling with course material, as this is a significant part of their learning. Students are encouraged to write down questions so that they may ask during class or tutorial sessions. Our core content tutorials will begin on Tuesday, September 5th. The Core Content tutorial will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 pm -4:30 p.m.
Mondays- Non-core content
Tuesdays- Math and English
Thursdays- Science and Social Studies
Please contact your child's teacher for more information.
Parent CAN connect on CANVAS- Get access today!!
Parents and guardians,
Keep up with your students' assignments, schedules, and class announcements in Canvas, the learning management system adopted by DCSD and used by AMHS teachers. There are two steps to set up observer access to your student's Canvas account:
- Look up the pairing code in your student's Canvas account. CLICK HERE for instructions on looking up the pairing code.
- Use the pairing code to set up your parent Canvas account. CLICK HERE for instruction on setting up the account.
This will help you to view your student's course material and help them to meet deadlines.
Our New Evolv Weapon Detection System
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
Parent Volunteers Needed- Homecoming 2023
We are seeking volunteers for this year's Homecoming Dance. Our Homecoming Dance is Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 7:00 p.m. -to 11:00 p.m. at Arabia Mountain High School. Please sign up to volunteer using the following link:
Important School Information
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Mr. & Miss Arabia Interest Meeting
2023-2024 Curriculum Night
Title I Stakeholders Input Notice
9th and 10th Grade Parent Meetings
11th and 12th grade Parent Meetings
Attention Seniors- Probe College Fair
This Week in Athletics
Chromebook Distribution
We will continue with Chromebook distribution this week. Parents and students MUST complete the user agreement in order to receive a Chromebook. CLICK HERE to complete the user agreement. It only takes a few minutes!
Need a hotspot? Eligible families must complete the hotspot user agreement.
The replacement cost of Chromebooks has increased to $454.23. Insurance is optional but encouraged; device insurance is offered through School Device Coverage and Smart Tech. Insurance is purchased through one of those two vendors, not through DCSD or AMHS.
2023-2024 ACT and SAT Dates
AMHS UNIFORM
Dress Code Information
Students enrolled in physical education courses will be required to wear an AMHS P.E. uniform. P.E. uniforms will be available for purchase through the AMHS Health & P.E. Department.
Blazer Mondays will begin on Monday, September 11th. Students are expected to wear their navy blazer with the AMHS Logo each Monday and for honor assemblies and academic competitions. Blazers can be with their uniform bottoms.
Change to Outerwear for 2023-2024
Student Drivers
Student drivers will need a parking decal to park on campus. Students can complete a parking application and purchase a parking decal can be purchased for $40 from Mrs. Johnson, our Campus Supervisor, located at the security desk near the front office.
Students are allowed to park in the student parking lot only. The student parking lot is located near the gym entrance. Students will need a copy of their driver's license, proof of insurance, and registration at the time of their application. Students must have their parking decal by Monday, September 11, 2023.
TRANSPORTATION
Parents are responsible for their students' transportation to and from school. Students can be dropped off at school or can ride one of 5 shuttles to school. The five shuttle locations are
1) Cedar Grove High School
2) Lithonia High School
3) Martin Luther King, Jr. High School
4) Memorial Drive
5) Stephenson High School
Upperclassmen are allowed to drive to school. Students who drive to school must purchase a parking decal to park on campus. The student parking lot will be located on the gym side of the building.
Parent Portal
Food Deliveries
Food delivered to students by outside delivery companies or peers will be confiscated. If a student opens an outside door to allow an outside food delivery, they will face disciplinary consequences as that creates a security risk. If you have questions, please contact your student's grade-level administrator.
School Nutrition
Complete Your 2023-2024 Meal Application Information
Download the School Cafe' App Today!
Attention 11th Grade Students and Parents
11th Grade Immunization Requirements
Before starting the 2021-2022 school year, all students entering or transferring into 11th grade will need proof of a meningococcal booster shot (MCV4), unless their first dose was received on or after their 16th birthday.
Note that this booster vaccine is required in addition to the MCV4 vaccine that was required for your child before his or her beginning 7th grade.
Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial illness that affects the brain and the spinal cord. Meningitis can cause shock, coma, and death within hours of the first symptoms.
To help protect your children and others from meningitis, Georgia law requires students to be vaccinated against this disease unless the child has an exemption.
Additional Requirements
- Certificates must be signed by a physician licensed in GA or a public health official. A stamp of a Physician’s signature is permissible when cosigned by an office staff member.
- Certificates must have a printed typed or stamped name and address of the physician, health department, or Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions and Services (GRITS) official issuing the certificate.
- Certificates must have a complete date of issue with the month, day, and year.
Exemptions
In the state of Georgia, if there is a religious objection to the vaccination of a child, a completed affidavit on Form 2208 is required. After completion of the affidavit, the parent or legal guardian must have the form filed with the school or childcare facility the child will be attending as legal documentation of exemption from the required immunizations mentioned above.
Medical Waivers/Exemptions are a part of Georgia Form 3231 and are reviewed annually.
Please submit a copy of your student's updated immunization record to our school nurse, Ms. Hill, in the clinic by Friday, August 11th. You may also email a copy to our nurse at bettye_hill@dekalbschoolsga.org.
Please visit DCSD's Registration page for more information.
Arabia Mountain High School
Email: amhsreg2020@gmail.com
Website: http://www.arabiamtnhs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/
Location: 6610 Browns Mill Road, Stonecrest, GA, USA
Phone: (678)875-3602