The Milton Robotics Team kicked off their season with going undefeated at the last of four meets this past weekend. The meet was held at Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia, and featured 14 teams, placing second. The Eagles look forward to the League Competition, held at Milton High School on January 27, to secure their spot at States.

Congratulations to the Milton Robotics Team on their impressive start to the season! Go Eagles!

IN THIS UPDATE

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

CLICK HERE FOR FCS 2023-2024 CALENDAR

Milton Counseling is working hard to provide students with as much information as possible in preparation for Course Registration this Spring. Grade-level specific recordings will be released on the Milton Counseling Website at 12:00PM on Monday, January 8.

Listen to the sessions here: www.miltoncounseling.org

We encourage all families with Rising 9-12 Graders to view the grade-level specific presentations and view typical course progressions + other information that will help you in the process.

Course Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year

Beginning late January, teachers and students will complete the course recommendation and registration process for the 2024-2025 School Year. Linked below, is a detailed timeline of what to expect in the coming months as students begin making course selections for next school year. Read through this information thoroughly. We strive to give students and families as much information and time to make these decision as is possible.

Please see the REGISTRATION TIMELINE, which includes:

• Registration Information
• Dual Enrollment Parent Night Information
• AP Night Information
• Information on choosing Electives
• Information on signing up for Online Classes
• Information on waiving into an Honors or AP Course
• Important Deadlines

All questions or concerns should be directed to your student's assigned counselor:

Casey Lahman, A-Cor

Christine Hoglander, Cos-Hok

Renee Bartley, Hol-Mc

Anna Rhodes, Md-San

Blaze Wilson, Sao-Z

Tiffany Harrison, Dual Enrollment

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION TIMELINE DOCUMENT

Dear Milton Parents/Guardians,

The Georgia Student Health Survey is an anonymous, statewide survey instrument that identifies school safety and climate issues that impact student achievement. In order to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for your child, the Georgia Department of Education collects survey information from students during the school year.

Each school must have a 75% participation rate on the student portion of the survey. Schools failing to meet the 75% student participation rate will score 0.00 points on the school's CCRPI survey calculation under the survey portion of the School Climate Star Rating.

The survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and covers various topics such as school climate and safety, alcohol and drug use and mental health. All student survey data is anonymous and self-reported. Milton High School will administer this survey starting on January 17, 2024.

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) gives you the right to opt your child out of participating in the survey.

If you do NOT wish for your child to participate in the Georgia Student Health Survey, please email glympho@fultonschools.org requesting that your student does NOT participate in the Georgia Health Survey prior to January 12, 2024.

You can preview the Georgia Student Health Survey - Middle & High School (grades 6-12):

English - click here

Spanish - click here

Mid-Year Transcript Requests for Seniors

If your college has requested a mid-year transcript from you (a transcript that includes your FALL 2023 grades) be sure to submit a mid-year transcript request in your Common App account. If you did not apply to college via Common App, you can request a mid-year transcript via ScribOrder:

https://fultonga.scriborder.com/

Mid-Year Transcripts are expected to be ready by the end of January. Counselors are working diligently to make sure that all FVS, GAVS, DE, and Milton courses are posted properly to each transcript before we send them to colleges. Thank you in advance as we work to make sure that the transcript we send to your college is the right one!

Any additional questions or concerns should be directed to your assigned counselor:

Casey Lahman, A-Cor

Christine Hoglander, Cos-Hok

Renee Bartley, Hol-Mc

Anna Rhodes, Md-San

Blaze Wilson, Sao-Z

If a student has been enrolled in year-long F2F and GAVS AP courses or fall (one semester) AP courses and did not register before the November 13 deadline, they must pay $40.00 late fee for each exam being ordered. If the fee(s) is not paid the exam(s) will not be ordered. The deadline for late registration/ordering is Monday, March 11. 

Also, any students who registered for exams in the fall and would like to cancel exams must pay a $40.00 late fee by Monday, March 11.  If the fee is not paid, the fee will be added to the student’s school account.

Students must follow the steps below to pay late registration/order/cancellation fees:

• Go to Milton High School website
• Click in Online School Payments (OSP)
• Click on Milton HS (left side of screen)
• Click AP Exam Late Order Fee
• Complete the Order Form (be sure to pay $40.00 for each exam you want to register for)
• Save receipt for records.
• Student must email receipt to: Monica White at whiteml@fultonschools.org

Student must state the following in the email:

• Student Name
• Subject exam(s) student wants to order/cancel
• Teacher(s) and Period(s) of AP course(s) in    which the student is enrolled

Once Ms. White receives the email with the above information and receipt attached, an email will be sent to student with JOIN CODE(s), so student can register for the exam(s). Once the student registers for the exam(s), the exam(s) will be ordered. Exam cancellation will happen once receipt of late fee is received.

Happy New Year!

Milton High School’s administrative team will begin doing hall sweeps very soon to help decrease the number of students who are tardy to school.

Because it is a new semester, students tardies for the semester reset.

After the 8:20 AM tardy bell rings, administrators and school personnel will “sweep” the hallways, sending tardy students to specific tardy stations, where admin will record tardies, provide tardy passes and send students to their class. Students who are continuously late to school will receive a school consequence, per Rule 12 in the Student Code of Conduct.

We understand that some tardies are unavoidable due to health issues or other circumstances. However, we also know that when students miss instructional time, regardless of the reason, it can cause them to fall behind academically.

Thank you for your support, MHS Admin team

Milton Yearbook is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 yearbook staff. Any student who is interested in joining our group should get an application from their English teacher, or Ms. Hollingsworth in Room 2303. The applications are due January 23.

Milton Eagle Baseball tryouts will begin January 10. Please be sure to complete a Player Interest Form if you are trying out. The tryout schedule by grade as well as the form are on our website. miltonbaseball.net.

Milton Soccer Tryouts are coming up January 15-19 for boys and girls, grades 9-12. Please pre-register at https://www.miltoneaglessoccer.com/player-tryout-sign-up-form and complete all necessary forms in RankOne by January 14. The tryout schedule is as follows:

Monday 1/15: Girls 2-4PM, Boys 4-6PM

Tuesday 1/16: Boys 2-4PM, Girls 4-6PM

Wednesday 1/17: Boys 4-5:30PM, Girls 8:30-10PM

Thursday 1/18: Girls 7-8:30PM, Boys 8:30-10PM

Friday 1/19: Boys 4-5:30PM, Girls 5:30-7PM

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to

check in and get your tryout number.

LAX CALL FOR Milton Boys Lacrosse!

Registration closes tomorrow!

Go to miltonlax.com, fill out all forms including Rank One physicals. All forms must be completed and approved prior to evaluations.

Lacrosse Evaluations are Tuesday January 16 - Friday January 19 concluding with the Red & White Games, Friday Night, under the lights at The Nest!

Lax get this season started!

This week's PTO Community Partner Spotlight shines on 'cue Barbecue. 'cue Barbecue can help you stay on track with your New Year's Resolutions with their delicious Southwest Chicken Salad! 'Cue Barbecue is conveniently located at 13700 Highway 9 N in Milton. Visit us online at www.cuebarbecue.com/milton.

PTO UPDATES

• The MHS PTO is having a Caffeine Campaign from now until January 19! We will be collecting coffee supplies (Keurig coffee pods, creamers, sugar packets and cups) in the front foyer (look for the collection bins) and in the after school car line each day from 3-4 pm. Or if you’d prefer to help us fill in the blanks, you can donate at: https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/21489
• All items will be used to supply the Faculty Lounge coffee bar.

NEXT MEETING

Our next meeting will take place on Friday, January 19 at 9:00AM in the media center, we hope to see you there!

Visit us on-line for information on volunteer sign ups and donations:

https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com/home

HOME

TUE 1/9: Basketball vs. W Forsyth JVG@4:30/VG@6:00/VB@7:30PM

AWAY

WED 1/10: 9th/JV Boys Basketball at Centennial @4:30 & 6:00PM

WED 1/10: Wrestling at Chattahoochee @ 5:30PM

THU 1/11: Swimming at Fulton Co. Champ (at Gwinnett Aquatic Center)

FRI 1/12: JVG/JVB Basketball at South Forsyth @ 4:30PM

FRI 1/12: JV Wrestling at Forsyth Central @ 5:30PM

FRI 1/12: 9th Boys Basketball at South Forsyth @ 6:00PM

FRI 1/12: VG/VB Basketball at South Forsyth @ 6:00 & 7:30PM

SAT 1/13: V Wrestling at Region Duals (at Forsyth Central) @ 9:30 AM

Milton's School Governance Council (SGC) will have their next meeting on Wednesday, January 17 at 7:15AM in Principal Jones’ office. Members of the public are welcome to attend SGC meetings and can provide feedback and commentary to the council at meetings with scheduled Public Comment opportunities or by emailing members of the council at their FCS email addresses available on the school’s SGC website.

You can find out more information regarding Milton's School Governance Council by visiting the SGC portion of Milton's website: https://www.fultonschools.org/domain/5555.

You are also welcome to email any questions to the Milton SGC Chair - Dr. Alex Marsh:

marshaj@fultonschools.org.

Milton School Governance 2023-2024 Meeting Schedule:

17 January

21 February

20 March

17 April

Milton's got a lot to celebrate as we head into the new year--we just won the 7A Football State Championship and can’t wait to commemorate our amazing season in the yearbook. We also won the 7A One Act Competition, the National Percussion Chamber Music Competition, and made big wins at regional and state levels with our softball, competition cheer, cross country, and volleyball teams. WE WANT YOUR GAMEDAY AND PERFORMANCE DAY PHOTOS! Where were you when we won? If you were there, we want to highlight your pictures! The yearbook staff invites the extended Milton Community to share their best gameday/performance day photos for yearbook consideration--make the celebration last forever in the 2024 Yearbook! Click here to share your photos https://images.jostens.com/0GOH_esuGYKtbYUvABesQaw

**The photo submission link will close on Wednesday, January 10**

While you're at it, don’t forget to order your copy of the yearbook to share in these victories and more! Visit MiltonYearbook.com or clink to order today: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01330700

School Governance Council Feedback Form

The Milton School Governance Council is considering various avenues for charter dollar expenditures. We are eager to hear your thoughts, suggestions, and any specific recommendations you may have. Your participation will contribute significantly to the success of our initiatives and the overall enhancement of our school environment. Feel free to brainstorm ideas and submit them in this form.

All responses are due by Monday, January 8, 2024. Feedback can be submitted here: https://bit.ly/MiltonSGCFunding

Auburn First Program for 2024-2025 SY

If your student is interested in participating in the Auburn First Program for Dual Enrollment, please see the attached newsletter. We encourage students to attend one of the information sessions with Auburn before making the decision to apply.

Please note that Auburn has made changes to their automatic admissions requirements, effective Spring 2024. Click on the flyer on the right or you can learn more about this at their website: https://auburn.edu/academic/provost/pathways/auburn-first/program-details/

Peachtree College Planning Presents:

How to Find the Right College Without Overpaying

Milton Counseling is a proud partner of Peachtree College Planning (PTCP), and we are excited to share an upcoming VIRTUAL webinar regarding financial planning for college.

Register now for one of the sessions on January 23-25, 2024. PTCP will offer sessions at 12PM and 7PM, and will cover details such as:

• Maximizing College Admissions
• Avoiding the burden of student loan debt
• Saving time and reducing stress in the college selection process
• Maximizing scholarship opportunities

Register now at https://bit.ly/41bH4CQ

Going To The Land Down Under?

Are you stuck as to what holiday gifts to get your child or thinking about an early graduation gift for your child? In June of 2026 we will be traveling to New Zealand, Australia and Hawaii. Enrolling early helps to keep the payments affordable and allows your child to have a memory of a lifetime.

The Princeton Review Digital SAT 1400+ Prep Course

Milton Juniors and Seniors: We're excited to announce The Princeton Review will be hosting an exclusive Digital SAT 1400+ course this year! Looking at a top 30 school? Looking to receive merit-based aid? Prep with our subject-matter experts and get a 1400+ Score Guaranteed!*

What You Can Expect:

- 36+ hours of online classroom instruction

- Customized homework assignments

- 4 scheduled practice tests (auto-proctor available)

- 22 additional practice tests

- 8 single-section tests

- 24/7 On-demand tutoring

- Review and practice books

- SAT Advantage

- ACT® Self-Paced

The course will run from January 13 to March 3. The course will be held virtually, spots are limited and registration is required. To save your spot, visit http://tiny.cc/MiltonSAT

See the BELOW flyer for additional details!