MILTON HIGH SCHOOL
EAGLE UPDATE
July 26 , 2018
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470-254-2888
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IN THIS UPDATEHOME
WELCOME BACK
INFORMATION DAY
SURFACE DISTRIBUTION
RESIDENCE VERIFICATION
LOCKER PURCHASE
SCHEDULE CHANGES
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
FCS SAFETY COMMITTEE
MILTON PTO MEMBERSHIP
NEWCOMER COFFEE
CORKEY KELL TICKETS
UNDERCLASS PICTURES
MILTON LEADERSHIP
PRINCIPAL
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ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
  
ADMIN ASSISTANTS
Adam Clack
  
504 COORDINATOR
  
RtI COORDINATOR
Donna Solomon
  
GUIDANCE DIRECTOR

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Gary Sylvestri
MILTON PTO
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Vice President:
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IMPORTANT DATES
2018
08/02: Information Day
08/06: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
08/08: Newcomer Coffee 9:30AM
08/16: OPEN HOUSE 6-9:00 PM
08/28: UNDERCLASS PICTURES
08/31: FULL RELEASE DAY*
09/03: LABOR DAY*
10/05: TEACHER WORK DAY*
10/08: COLUMBUS DAY*
10/09: FULL RELEASE DAY*
10/10: PSAT/EARLY RELEASE DAY
11/19-23: THANKSGIVING HOL*
12/17-20: FINAL EXAM WINDOW
12/21-1/4/19: WINTER BREAK*
2019
01/07: FIRST DAY 2nd SEMESTER
01/21: M.L. KING Jr. HOLIDAY*
02/15-18: TCHR/STUDENT HOL*
03/08,11,12: WORK DAYS*
04/01-05: SPRING BREAK*
04/22-05/3: EOC TESTING
05/6-17: AP TESTING
05/20-23: FINAL EXAM WINDOW
05/23: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
*=NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
MILTON'S PARTNERS
IN EDUCATION



WELCOME BACK!WELCOME
As we mover closer to the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year, I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome back our students, staff, and families from a most deserved summer break. I hope everyone was able to take full advantage of the time and recharge for an exciting school year!

We have been preparing all summer to ensure that the school year begins on a strong note!  We will be welcoming almost 2,400 students on Monday, August 6. We will also have 
15  new teachers and 10 new 
faculty/staff members!

Please take time to completely review this newsletter for important information regarding the opening of the 2018-2019 school year.

Thank you,
Brian Jones
 INFORMATION DAYINFODAY
Information days are opportunities for our 9th - 12th grade students/parents to get take care of some things BEFORE the first day of school. Come in during your assigned time to:
  • Obtain class schedules
  • Pay for lockers
  • Set-up Student Lunch Accounts
  • Pick up Home Access Center (HAC) login (please bring valid driver's license)
  • Join the PTO
  • Buy Milton Spirit Wear
  • Complete Residence Verification (9th grade & New Enrollments Only)
INFORMATION DAY will be Thursday, August 2. The GRADE LEVEL time schedule is:
 9th Grade: 8:00-11:00AM

12th Grade: 12:00 - 1:00PM

11th Grade:  1:30  - 3:00PM
10th Grade:  3:00  - 4:30PM
 
Parents/Students:
Please respect the fact that our teachers will be working very hard during the week of pre-planning. We ask that you do not disturb the teachers while they are preparing for your child's arrival on Monday, August 6. You are more than welcome to email teachers and/or leave notes for them with the front office. We will be having an OPEN HOUSE on THURSDAY, AUGUST 16. During that time you will be able to connect with your child's teacher. THANK YOU!

NOTE:  Attendance to information day is NOT mandatory. Students/parents will be able to take care of the above items during the first week of school.
SURFACE DISTRIBUTIONSURFACE
The deployment for the student Microsoft Surface device will occur during INFORMATION DAY on Thursday, August 2 AND during the first week of school during student lunches. 
There are (3) THREE STEPS  that must be completed in order to obtain a Surface for the upcoming school year:
  1. Completion of the Parent/Student User Agreement (Prior to Information Day 8/2/18) CLICK HERE FOR STEP 1 INFORMATION
  2. Clear ($0 balance)Library/Textbook/Surface Account(Prior to Information Day 8/2/18) CLICK HERE FOR STEP 2 INFORMATION
  3. Completion of Digital Citizenship Training AND Assessment (8/6/18 - 9/10/18) CLICK HERE FOR STEP 3 INFORMATION
RESIDENCE VERIFICATIONVERIFICATION
Upon entry into 9th grade parents/guardians of students must provide  two proofs of residence from the school system's approved list of verifiable residence documents.
Approved documents for verification are:
  • One current Water, Electric or Gas bill
AND  one residence document from the list below:
  • Copy of home mortgage bill Current bank statement
  • Valid Driver's License/ State ID Current paycheck
  • Copy of home sale contract Current HOA bill
  • Section Eight/HUD housing document Current apartment/house lease
  • Homeowner's/Renter's insurance registration card
Both documents must contain parent or guardian's name and current address.

NOTE: Attendance is NOT mandatory. Students/parents will be able to take care of the above items during the first week of school.
LOCKER PURCHASING ONLINELOCKERS
You will be able to PAY FOR your student's lockers online! Lockers will be assigned during the first few weeks of school. Please follow the process below:
  1. Goto: https://osp.osmsinc.com/fultonga/default.aspx
  2. Locate Milton from the categories on the left side of the page. Select the activity "Locker Purchase 2018-2019"
  3. Click "add to cart." Press check out button to complete payment.
  4. Login if a returning user OR create account. Assign a student to your activity (need student ID #), if you have more than one student you will need to do this step for each student.
  5. If your student has been added to the system, select their name from the "Select Student Profile List" box. Otherwise, click on "Add Student"
  6. Once student is assigned to activity enter your address and payment information and press next to proceed.
  7. Once transaction is complete, OSP will email you a thank you message and the order number. Please print receipt for your records.
LOCKERS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH STUDENT LUNCHES DURING THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF SCHOOL.

PLEASE PRINT YOUR PAID LOCKER RECEIPT AND HAVE YOUR STUDENT BRING THE RECEIPT TO SCHOOL FOR THEIR LOCKER ASSIGNMENT.
SCHEDULE CHANGE PROCESSSCHEDCHANGE
We are working diligently to give students the courses they requested this past spring during the registration process. Please review the following so that you and your student are familiar with the schedule change request process. 
INFORMATION DAY:
Students who meet the requirements below should see their Counselor on Information Day:
  • If there is a hole in your schedule. This means that you do not have a class assigned to you during a designated period. Ex: No class during 3rd period.
  • If you are misplaced in a core/academic class. This means that you have already passed this class or you have not met the pre-requisite for this class. Ex: You have Geometry on your schedule, but you passed it during summer school. 
All other students desiring a schedule change should complete the Schedule Change Request Form. Please note: If you are requesting an Honors or AP course, you will also need to complete the Course Waiver Form. Counselors will begin prioritizing core/academic schedule change requests.

FIRST WEEKS OF SCHOOL:
We will prioritize students requesting core/academic schedule changes. Additionally, students who meet the following requirements should see their Counselor during the period they have a hole or are misplaced in a core/academic course:
  • If there is a hole in your schedule. This means that you do not have any class assigned to you during the designated period. Ex: No class during 3rd period - see your Counselor during 3rd period.
  • If you are misplaced in a core/academic class. This means that you have already passed this class or you have not met the pre-requisite for this class. Ex: You have Geometry on your schedule, but you passed it in summer school - see your Counselor during the period you have Geometry. 
  • If your Counselor was able to fulfill your schedule change request, you will receive a new copy of your new schedule in class. If we cannot accommodate your request, the Schedule Change Request form will be returned to the student with an explanation.
MAKING A REQUEST:
In order to make a schedule change request please complete the Schedule Change Request Form (we are unable to honor requests that are submitted via email or telephone/voicemail). Forms will be available on Information Day and in Counseling Suites 1320 & 1340. Additionally, the form will be posted on the Milton HS Website beginning August 6.  
The Schedule Change period will be from August 6-17.
**While we try to accommodate students' requests, please note that all schedule changes are based on class availability.**
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR INFORMATION DAY!VOLUNTEERS
The Milton PTO needs volunteers for Information Day. Please click on the link below if you are interested and able to assist next Thursday, August 2.

FULTON COUNTY SAFETY COMMITTEESAFETY
The Fulton County School District has created a new Safety Committee. This committee will work in an advisory role providing recommendations and perspectives to the Superintendent for a safe and secure school environment. Their first meeting is Friday, August 3, 2018.
If you live in the Fulton County District 2 school zone and would like to share any ideas or feedback regarding school safety, please email Lisa Cauley at: FultonschoolsafetyD2@gmail.com
JOIN THE MILTON PTOMHSPTO
Welcome to the Milton Eagles PTO. Our goal is to improve the programs,  opportunities, and support resources available at Milton High School, and provide a
more enriching experience for all students, parents, and faculty. We hope you will join  us!
NEWCOMER COFFEENEWCOMER
Wednesday, August 8 - 9:30AM
Milton High School PTO  invites YOU to the 2018-19 Newcomer Preview in  Milton High School's Media Hub. This is for  Parents Only Coffee and light breakfast will be served!  Come get a glimpse of the school before Orientation and learn how you can help your student and the MHS community by getting connected early and serving!
CORKEY KELL TICKETSKELL
Attention Eagle Nation! Get you tickets online for the Corky Kell Classic! We need all of Eagle Nation to rise up and support our football team when we play nationally ranked Archer in Georgia State Stadium on 8/17 at 8:30PM(Friday Night)! Arrive early and tailgate!
Digital tickets for the Corky Kell Classic are available for purchase at this link:   https://gofan.co/app/events/20706

Tickets are $13 each with a $1.40 convenience fee added per ticket.  Fans will NEED the option to select Milton High School prior to checkout.
UNDERCLASS PICTURE DAYPICTURES
Underclass portraits will be taken on August 28, 2018 through English classes. Retakes will be October 2, 2018 during lunch.
Milton High School
13025 Birmingham Highway
Milton, GA 30004
www.miltonhighschool.com