Congratulations to William Swan and Lucy Whitener for their success in the SCRIBO Latin Composition Contest. SCRIBO is an international Latin composition contest, designed to spur interest and excitement in using Latin for creative writing, provide teachers with high quality materials in Latin to read in their classes, and honor and recognize top work in Latin creative writing.

Lucy won an honorable mention, and William earned Summa cum Laude!

IN THIS UPDATE

Any item with a RED HEADER is NEW INFORMATION. Any item with a BLUE HEADER is information from PREVIOUS updates.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: LABOR DAY NO SCHOOL

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: REMOTE DAY FOR STUDENTS

CLICK HERE FOR FCS 2022 - 2023 CALENDAR

On September 8 and September 22, we will be following an adjusted schedule with an extended advisement. Students will need to bring their computer to their advisement class on these dates.

ADJUSTED BELL SCHEDULE ON MAP TEST DAYS

Your child will take a MAP^® Growth™ test from NWEA^® (in Math and Reading) on a computer or tablet during their advisement class. MAP Growth scores help teachers check student performance by measuring achievement and growth. Teachers can use results to tailor classroom lessons and set goals for students.

MAP Growth tests are unique, and it adapts to your child’s responses to measure your child’s skill level. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. These results will provide a more complete picture of what your child knows and is ready to learn—whether it is on, above, or below their grade level.

Since MAP Growth tests provide immediate and accurate information about your child’s learning, it’s easy for teachers to identify students with similar scores that are generally ready for instruction in similar skills and topics, and then plan instruction accordingly.

MAP Growth reports also provide typical growth data for students who are in the same grade, subject and have the same starting performance level.

Please encourage your student to do their best on each of these assessments. The staff at Milton will need the data from the assessment to be as accurate as possible.

We are truly excited to focus on your child’s individual growth and achievement. For more information about MAP Growth, visit NWEA.org/familytoolkit. This website is a valuable resource and videos are available that will help you to understand what the MAP Growth test is and how it can be used to help your student.

CLCIK HERE FOR PRINTABLE MAP TESTING INFORMATION

Registration for 2023 AP exams is open! Exams will begin on Monday, May 1 and end on Friday, May 12. To register for an exam, you must first have a College Board account. Please visit apcentral.collegeboard.org to create your account. Please use a personal email address that you use frequently when creating a College Board account; DO NOT use your FCS email address as you may not receive vital information from College Board.

Once you have created an account, use the JOIN CODE you received from your AP teacher to sign up for each AP exam you want to take.

Priority Deadline for Ordering Exams for students taking full year or fall semester only AP courses with a Milton teacher or all exam only GAVS students (full year, fall, and/or spring semester courses) is Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 12:00 am.  The final ordering deadline is Friday, November 11, 2022, at 12:00 am. Any orders after this date will incur a $40.00 late registration fee.

Please use the following link on directions on how to register for exam(s).

Register for AP Exams – AP Students | College Board

If you are a GAVS AP student, your JOIN CODE(S) will be emailed to you by Ms. Monica White as soon as possible. Please note, you cannot use the JOIN CODE your GAVS teacher gave you to register for an AP exam. You must use the JOIN CODE given to you by the AP Coordinator at Milton High School to register for actual AP exam(s).

If you have any questions about AP exam registration, please email Monica White, AP Coordinator, at [email protected].

The deadline to submit paperwork for accommodation requests and supporting documentation (if needed) must be done by Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Please email Lisa Brodecki at [email protected] for assistance.

CLCIK HERE FOR PRINTABLE AP EXAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The Princeton Review presents FINDING YOUR DREAM COLLEGES

Join The Princeton Review and Milton High School for an informational session helping students discovers what a dream college means for them, and help them find the best fit. There is a college out there for everyone, and there are thousands of colleges across the country! This event will be held VIRTUALLY on September 13, 2022 at 6:00 PM. Please register 48 hours prior to the event to secure a spot.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For more information, contact Stewart Rowe at [email protected]

MHS Counseling is happy to present TWO opportunities for students to meet with colleges in-person! We will hold two separate "mini" college fairs, open to Seniors. The fairs will take place in our Media Center (see time/date below). If you are a Milton Senior interested in attending one or both of the fairs, use this link to register: www.bit.ly/mhsminifair

A pass to attend the fair will be sent to you IN CLASS the day of the fair.

**You must register and have a pass in order to attend**

Mini College Fair #1: September 15, 2-3PM in the Media Center

Mini College Fair #2: September 22, 2-3PM in the Media Center

To view which colleges are attending, please visit the Milton Counseling Website > College & Career > College Visits

Picture Day for Underclassmen (9th, 10th, 11th grade) will be Friday, September 16.

Save $10 if you order packages ahead of picture day--just visit: cady.com/portraits to guarantee the best price!

Senior Parents - We had our 1st Senior Snack of the school year on Friday, August 26. The senior class was treated to an ice cream truck. Be sure to pay your senior dues before September 15 so that your senior can take part in the September Senior Snack!

https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com/story/190906

Students interested in participating in the Milton Science Fair should complete the following form by September 23! https://forms.office.com/r/zpe71MciH8

Parents/Family/Friends,

The Milton Basketball program is again hosting tryouts for the Junior Eagles Teams – here is ALL THE DETAILS

We will PLAN to host the following teams for Junior Eagles

• 4th Grade Boys – 2 teams
• 5th Grade Boys – 2 teams
• 6th Grade Boys – 2 teams
• 7th Grade Boys – 2 teams
• 8th Grade Boys – 2 teams
• 6th Grade Girls
• 7th Grade Girls
• 8th Grade Girls

Tryout Dates will be as follows – every player should plan to show up for BOTH

TRYOUT DATES

Sunday, September 18 & Sunday September 25 at Milton High School Main Gym

• 1pm to 2pm – all 4th and 5th Grade Boys
• 2pm to 3pm – all 6th Grade Boys and Girls
• 3pm to 4pm – all 7th Grade Boys and Girls
• 4pm to 5pm – all 8th Grade Boys and Girls

All information concerning player fees, game schedules, uniforms, gear, and practices will be shared at tryouts.

So we can plan ahead – all players must register to tryout out here - $20 fee to tryout -

https://miltoneagleshoops.sportngin.com/register/form/408024538

NOTE: High Schools Tryouts will begin on Monday, October 24

Please Contact Coach K with any questions at [email protected] or text to 404-583-5164.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We could still use help at the front office - Volunteer slots are filling up fast, but there are still spots open for the coming week! Please consider lending a couple of hours of your time to help either at the front desk or the attendance desk. No experience necessary!

NEXT PTO MEETING

Mark your calendars for our September PTO meeting taking place on Friday, 9/16 at 10:30AM in the media center where we will share administrative and PTO updates - all are welcome!

CHECK FOR UPDATES

The MHS PTO has reached out to all MHS department chairs for ideas on ways that we can support their needs. Check back here for updates on our academia support.

SENIOR PARENTS

Senior parents - You can still pay your child's PTO senior dues which cover monthly senior snacks (Crumbl cookies on 9/15!!), senior service day, as well as the end of year senior celebration!

JOIN PTO

Visit us online at https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com/home for all things PTO!

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TUE 09/06: VAR SOFTBALL v WEST FORSYTH 6:00PM

THU 09/08: 9th FOOTBALL v DENMARK 6:00PM

FRI 09/09: VAR FOOTBALL v ROSWELL 7:00P

SAT 09/10: COED CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL

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TUE 09/06: VAR VOLLEYBALL @ PEACHTREE CITY

THU 09/08: VAR SOFTBALL @ DENMARK 6pP

THU 09/08: JV FOOTBALL @ LAMBERT 6:00P

THU 09/08: VAR VOLLEYBALL @ WHEELER 6:30PM

SAT 09/10: COED COMP CHEER @ LAMBERT

SAT 09/10: VAR VOLLEYBALL @ N COBB

SAT 09/10: 9th & JV VOLLEYBALL @ A5 Sportsplex

Probe is an annual program of college fairs and school counselor workshops that are held throughout the state of Georgia. The program is managed by the Georgia Education Articulation Committee (GEAC), whose sole mission is to disseminate information and stimulate interest in post-secondary education for students in Georgia. Hundreds of colleges from across the nation attend Probe each year to reach thousands of Georgia high school juniors and seniors.

Cambridge High School is hosting a Probe College Fair on September 12, 2022 from 5:30-7:30pm in their cafeteria. They have graciously invited all Milton Juniors/Seniors to attend as well! If you are interested in attending the Probe College Fair, you can register at REGISTERPROBE.COM or use the QR Code below:

During the first week of school, we met with all students across grade levels to discuss expectations for our student body. One of the expectations discussed was getting to class on time.

School begins at 8:20AM and ends at 3:30PM

Students are to be IN THE CLASSROOM BY 8:20AM or they are considered tardy to 1st period. Students have five minutes between each period during the school day. It is the expectation that students are in their assigned classroom when the tardy bell rings or they will be considered tardy.

Attendance will be taken DAILY by teachers. Tardies are counted across all classes. For instance, if a student is tardy to 1st period, 3rd period, and 5th period, then they would have a total of three tardies. Please note that the tardy count will reset at the beginning of each semester.

Consequences for tardiness will be handled by the administration of Milton High School.

See the following matrix below for consequences of tardies:

Consequences for Tardiness *COUNTS FOR UNEXCUSED TARDIES ONLY

• > 5 TARDIES- WARNING & PHONE CALL HOME
• 5 TARDIES - ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE & PHONE CALL HOME
• 8 TARDIES - ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION & PHONE CALL HOME
• 10 TARDIES - ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION & PHONE CALL HOME
• 12+ TARDIES - STUDENT MAY BE PLACED IN HIGHER TIER FOR BEHAVIOR WHICH MAY INCLUDE MORE PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE CONSEQUENCES.

Please take some time to discuss our tardy policy with your child so that together we can establish this norm early on. We appreciate your support!

Applerouth SAT Prep Class at Milton High School

Milton HS has partnered with Applerouth Tutoring to provide SAT and ACT Prep programs. Seats are limited and are first come, first served. An ACT class will be offered in the Spring and registration will open later this fall.

To register for the SAT class, go to www.applerouth.com/signup and enter the event code.

Cost: $225

Event Code: SAT6531

Registration deadline: September 5

****First come, first served, limited to 20 students****

SAT Group Class

18 hours of group tutoring + 3 mock tests

September 10 - November 12

Mock SAT Sep 10 (Sat) 9:00am - 12:45pm

Session 1 Sep 17 (Sat) 9:00am - 12:00pm

Session 2 Sep 24 (Sat) 9:00am - 12:00pm

Mock SAT Oct 1 (Sat) 9:00am - 12:45pm

Session 3 Oct 15 (Sat) 9:00am - 12:00pm

Session 4 Oct 22 (Sat) 9:00am - 12:00pm

Session 5 Oct 29 (Sat) 9:00am - 12:00pm

Mock SAT Nov 5 (Sat) 9:00am - 12:45pm

Session 6 Nov 12 (Sat) 9:00am - 12:00pm

Milton High School's CURRICULUM NIGHT will be on Monday, September 12.

There will be informational sessions at 5:30PM for TAG and ESOL parents/guardians.  The night will begin at 6:00PM for EVERYONE.  A schedule will be in future updates and emailed to parents.

YEARBOOKS ON SALE

Milton Yearbooks are on sale now! Don't wait until the price goes up--use the link below to lock in our beginning-of-the-year price!

www.miltonyearbook.com

Parents of Seniors--want to honor your student’s legacy with a senior tribute? Click the link below to guarantee our best price of the season!

www.miltonyearbook.com

Come join us in National English Honor Society!

Love language and literature? Come join us in National English Honor Society?

Milton’s National English Honor Society is looking for new members!

Here are just a few activities we have planned for this year: monthly book club meetings, underclassmen tutoring, poetry contests, teacher support activities, and many more!

Requirements:

• You must have completed two semesters of high school English (incoming freshmen in honors 10th literature qualify).
• You must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• You must have a minimum average of 88 in an honors or Advanced Placement English class (without the honors points) or you must have a 92 average in an on-level English class.
• You must complete the application process.

Deadline for applications is September 25 at 11:45 PM. We will notify those accepted by September 26, and our first meeting will be September 29!

The application is available in this form:

NEHS Application https://forms.office.com/r/9N38g9jqTp

If you have any questions, email or visit Ms. Matteson in room 2310. [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Our Milton Beta Club is looking forward to adding more members to its ranks! Our membership application for all eligible 10-12th graders will be from September 1st-17th. If you have good grades and a servant attitude, then the Beta Club is the place for you! Please review our requirements for membership and fill out the needed forms for applying to the club and to pay dues online on our website:

https://sites.google.com/site/miltonbetaclub

The membership drive for the Freshman class will be in the spring semester.

PREP BOOK DRIVE

The Milton Beta Club is holding a prep-book drive in which students donate their used AP, SAT, ACT, etc. books. These books will be redistributed to other students at MHS who may need them.

Collection dates:

September 7, 12, 14, and 16 before school (7:30am-8:15am)

OR you can drop off your books to room 2202 anytime

Students can pick up free books from this batch on September 19 (during lunch in the Media Center).

Are you Quick, Bright, Competitive, and a "Trivia" fan? We need you to join our MHS Academic Bowl Team!

If you are interested in becoming a member, our Academic Bowl President Darren Kellis and sponsor Mrs. Kelly Christian, will be answering your questions at the "Club Fair" on September 12th in the cafeteria for 3 lunches. Visit the Academic Bowl Table and help MHS

bring home the gold! ( All grades welcome!)

If you haven't heard, Milton High School has a garden! We are forming "The MHS Garden Club" to keep our new agricultural addition in pristine condition. If you have garden skills or are seriously interested in becoming part of this club, please email Mrs. Kelly Christian with your name, grade, and why you are interested in being part of our garden community. [email protected]

We will be working closely with our CBI department, AP Human Geography class, and the North Fulton Garden Community.

Student Success Skills is the Fulton County School District's K-12 program to ensure the support of the whole student. At Milton High School, students will participate in short weekly lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays during advisement that follow's the county's Scope and Sequence of lessons. The lessons are based on the six Student Success Skills Standards: Sense of Belonging, Reflective Learning Strategies, Self-Management, Social Competence, Collaborative Problem Solving, and Self-Awareness.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SSS

REQUESTING TRANSCRIPTS

Counselors will begin fulfilling Senior transcript requests on September 1. Naviance is now open and students can submit their requests at any time. Counselors are not able to send transcripts before September 1.

Thank you, MHS Counseling

Interested in wanting to be apart of the MHS Girls Flag Football Program?

Tryouts will be September 19 and 20!

Please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/TLYvu1SfKS

Currently pre-season workouts are going on.

Please reach out to Coach Nixon - [email protected] or Coach Vice - [email protected] for more information.

Calling all dancers! Milton High School will be bringing back the Dance Team! Tryouts will be held September 12 through September 15 after school. An informational meeting will be held in room 1336 on Wednesday, August 31 at 4:30PM. If interested, please see Coach Gooden in room 1281.

NAVIGATING NAVIANCE FOR SENIORS

All students NOW have access to their Naviance accounts . We highly encourage SENIORS to watch the help videos linked below and familiarize themselves with the platform before we enter application season: https://popwellt.wixsite.com/miltoneagles/naviance-1

Help Videos Include:

- Naviance Overview

- CommonApp Account Matching

- Build a 'Colleges I'm Applying To' List

- Requesting a Teacher LOR in Naviance

- Requesting Transcripts in Naviance

Please reach out to your assigned counselor with any additional questions or concerns. Thank you!

2022-2023 LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION REQUESTS

Attention Milton Seniors: Are you applying to college this Fall? If yes, does your application require a Letter of Recommendation? Look no further! Linked below are the two processes we have in place for requesting a Teacher LOR and/or a Counselor LOR:

• Requesting a TEACHER LOR (will be linked)
• Requesting a COUNSELOR LOR (will be linked)

Please carefully review the instructions for each type of letter request. The form to request a COUNSELOR LOR is now open, but submitting your request early does not mean that you will receive a letter early. Counselors will begin writing all letters on September 1.

Important Tasks for Seniors in need of a Counselor LOR:

• View Senior Brag Sheet in Naviance (available August 8)
• Complete the Senior Brag Sheet in Naviance by September 16
• Submit your letter request to www.bit.ly/miltonLOR22 at least 10 business days before your college deadline

Reach out to your assigned counselor with any additional questions or concerns you may have. Thank you!