Congratulations to two Milton varsity volleyball athletes for achieving incredible career accomplishments! Senior setter and Trinity University commit, Anna Verhoff, recorded her 1,000 career assist this month at the Sequoyah Classic tournament. Senior outside hitter and University of West Florida commit, Reece Wright, posted her 1,000 career kill this week against Seckinger. Way to go ladies!

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 2024-2025 CALENDAR

The PSAT is coming!

The PSAT will October 8 TUESDAY:

Attention 9th - 11th Grade Families:

Your student is scheduled to take the Digital PSAT on Tuesday, October 8 at Milton High School. All 9th / 10th / 11th grade students WILL report to school that day. 12th grade students are REMOTE!

• 9th grade will take PSAT 8/9 test.
• 10th &11th grade will take PSAT/NMSQT test.

PSAT DEVICE REQUIREMENTS:

• Students must test on a Fulton County School issued device. Devices must be FULLY charged.
• You cannot take this exam on a personal device.
• Devices can be picked up during all lunches in tech room 7123 (across from Media Center) by September 20.

On September 23, we will run a C schedule to complete the Digital Readiness Check in their assigned homeroom.

PSAT EARLY DISMISSAL FORM for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8

Please complete the form (using the link here or below) if your student will be taking the PSAT on October 8 and you would like for your child to be dismissed EARLY on that day. This means you will be here to pick up your student when testing concludes at around 12:00 PM.

This form closes at 12:00PM on October 7, 2024.

• If you do not wish for your child to be dismissed early, your child will report to the cafeteria and remain there until school dismissal at 3:30PM. Buses will run on their NORMAL schedule.

PLEASE NOTE: If your student DOES NOT REPORT to the cafeteria and this form has NOT been submitted, their absence will be considered UNEXCUSED.

https://forms.office.com/r/SR73CR42CV

SENIORS ONLY - SAVE THE DATE:

Milton High School will be holding the SAT School Day on Wednesday, October 9, 2024

If interested, please have your student register, using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/kqnFBR8DAC

This form will close on September 6, 2024 at 4:00PM. You will not be able to register for the Milton SAT Day once the form is closed.

If you'd like more information about SAT School Day, please visit: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/sat-school-day-student-guide.pdf

The exam is DIGITAL

• Students must test on a Fulton County School issued device. Devices must be FULLY charged.
• You cannot take this exam on a personal device.
• Devices can be picked up during all lunches in tech room 7123 (across from Media Center).

IF your student does NOT check out a FCS issued device by September 20, they will be taken off the registration list.

• On September 23, we will run a C schedule. Students, who registered to take SAT School Day on 10/9/24 and have a FCS issued device, will complete the Digital Readiness Check in their assigned homeroom on that day.
• As always, please double check with colleges of your choice about timeline of test result reporting to make sure October 9 Test Date will work for your college admissions.

By signing up here, you are committed to take the SAT School Day on Wednesday October 9, 2024 at Milton High School:

https://forms.office.com/r/kqnFBR8DAC

Fall 2024 SAT and ACT Prep Classes

MHS Counseling is a proud partner of Applerouth Tutoring! Milton will be hosting one SAT and one ACT prep class this Fall, assuming there is enough student interest. Please view the attached flyer for the full list of class and practice test dates. The discounted $200 price is available for the first 11 students in each class. After the 11th student in each class, the price will change to $425 (full price). Practice Tests will be taken at home and classes will meet at Milton HS.

To register go to www.applerouth.com/events/group-classes and enter the event code.

SAT Group Class

16 hours of group tutoring + 2 mock tests

September 28 - December 4

3:45pm - 5:45pm on Wednesdays

$200

Event Code: SAT1DDD

Registration Deadline: September 24, 2024

ACT Group Class

16 hours of group tutoring + 2 mock tests

October 5 - December 12

3:45pm - 5:45pm on Thursdays

$200

Event Code: ACT1DDE

Registration Deadline: October 1, 2024

MHS Counseling is hosting two independent College Essay Writing Workshops, open to 11th and 12th grade students. Students can attend one or both sessions. If you are interested in attending the FREE sessions, use this link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/1xMKw4u44r

Session 1: Tuesday, September 10 from 3:45-4:45 in the Media Center with Infinity Learning

Session 2: Thursday, September 12 from 3:45-4:45 in the Media Center with Equal Edge College Counseling

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

According to the CDC, suicide is among the leading causes of death for people ages 10-66 and is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10-14.

Despite being a leading cause of death, suicide it is preventable. During this month, our school will be drawing attention to the problem of suicide and advocating the prevention of this tragedy. We encourage our students and families to participate in Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. We will be sharing resources and activities throughout September to bring awareness to suicide prevention. The awareness generated this month has the potential to have an enormous impact on our school community, even the chance to save a life. Thank you for supporting this initiative and continuing the conversation at home with your students.

• TEXT 4 HELP | 24/7 | Safe, Free & Confidential | 1-844-201-9946
• NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE | Dial 988 or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
• SAMHSA NATIONAL HELPLINE 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Please visit www.fultonschools.org for more resources. Office of Student Supports > Suicide Prevention and Awareness

MHS Counseling is excited to share that Ms. Wilson has returned to Milton. All students with the last names Per-S may resume working with her beginning Thursday, September 5. Contact and booking information is on the counseling website. Thanks!

Any students interested in participating in the Milton High School Science Fair should speak to Mrs. Larson in 1353!

September Senior Snack is set for Thursday, 9/12. Seniors who have paid PTO Senior Dues may participate. The snack will be Chick-Fil-A chicken biscuits, plain biscuits or a fruit cup. Seniors who have paid senior dues were sent an email on 8/30 to reserve their snack choice. If you have not paid senior dues, head to bit.ly/miltonhspto today so that your senior doesn't miss out on September Senior Snack.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are looking for volunteers to help with September Senior Snack and T-shirt distribution on Thursday, September 12. Click the link for more info and to sign up - https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/135767.

PTO Senior Dues cover the cost of monthly senior snack treats, senior service day, Red Envelopes and the end of year senior celebration. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2025!

Do you love food, or maybe just want to learn how to cook some easy, delicious meals? Join The Food Eatery Club! They meet once a month to whip up tasty dishes that are perfect for teens, and they've got a bigger purpose too—raising awareness for those struggling with eating disorders. Plus, there’s always free food at the meetings to help encourage a healthy relationship with eating. Don’t miss out! Find us at the club fair and sign up. Be there or be square!

Milton High School will come together with the community to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of September 11th. Please join us for a series of special events.

HOTWORX

HOTWORX for Fitness and Health! Our patented sauna combines heat, infrared, and exercise—“3D Training”—to offer a unique workout that centers your mind, controls your breathing, reduces stress, and rejuvenates muscles, fascia, and joints. Benefits include detoxification, muscle recovery, weight loss, stress reduction, and improved circulation. HOTWORX features a 30-minute isometric workout or 15-minute HIIT session, where infrared heat enhances detoxification through sweating and muscle contraction, raising metabolism and maximizing calorie burn.

REP THE M by Trying The Eagle

REP THE M by Trying The Eagle! Head on over to the Milton Starbucks and grab "The Eagle" a signature drink made specifically to support Milton High School PTO. The Eagle is a blended summer berry refresher with strawberry purée and whipped cream. Available only at Milton Starbucks!

COFFEE FOR TEACHERS

We will be hosting a multi pronged Coffee for Teachers Event with donation bins at the Milton Starbucks and in the Milton High School Atrium from September 8 to 21. There will be also be Collection Tables on September 18th at the Crabapple Farmer's Market and during Curriculum night at the High School. Keep an eye out for volunteer opportunities related to these events.

Visit our website to join the PTO, become a Community Partner, and to stay up to date! CLICK HERE FOR THE MHS PTO WEBSITE

Reach out to us anytime by email at miltoneaglespto@gmail.com and be sure to follow us on Facebook at Milton Eagles PTO.

VOLLEYBALL

The Milton Volleyball Program participated in their annual community service project by volunteering for Meals by Grace on August 18th. It was a wonderful day of service with a great organization. Thanks to the Milton Volleyball Booster Club for organizing the event.

HOME

WED 9/4: JV/V Softball v. Chamblee @ 4:30 & 6:30PM

THU 9/5: JV Football v. Johns Creek @ 6:00PM

SAT 9/7: Cross Country (Milton Invitational) @ 7:45AM

AWAY

TUE 9/3: JV/V Softball v. Seckinger @ 4:30 & 6:00PM

THU 9/5: JV/V Volleyball v. Gainesville @ 5:00 & 6:00PM

THU 9/5: 9th Football v. Kell @ 6:00PM

SAT 9/7: V Volleyball at Guntersville (AL) Tournament of Champions @ TBA

SAT 9/7: JV Volleyball at South Forsyth Playdate @ TBA

Registration for 2024-25 AP exams is open! Exams will begin on Monday, May 5, 2025 and end on Friday, May 16, 2025. 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(s) you received from your AP teacher(s) to sign up for each AP exam you want to take.

Preferred Deadline for Ordering Exams for students taking full year or fall semester only AP courses with a Milton teacher or all exam only virtual (GAVS) students (full year, fall, and/or spring semester courses) is Friday, October 4, 2024. The final ordering deadline is Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11:59 pm. Any orders after this date will incur a $40.00 late registration fee.

Please use the 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 whiteml@fultonschools.org.

The deadline to submit paperwork for accommodation requests and supporting documentation (if needed) must be done by Friday, January 24, 2025. Please email our SSD Coordinator Frank Kline at klinef@fultonschools.org for assistance.

CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE VERISON OF AP EXAM REGISTRATION PROCESS

As our college-bound Seniors work on college applications, Milton Counseling has prepared two resources to help with the process. Please view the materials below (if applicable). These documents are also available for pickup in Suites 1340/1360, and on the counseling website.

CLICK ON THE BELOW LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION

• Common App FAQs for Seniors
• 2024-2025 Fast Facts for Seniors

Counselors visited Senior classrooms on Wednesday, August 21 to share important grade-level information and complete the state BRIDGE Bill requirements. The presentation was shared in 12th grade Government and Economics classes. If you are a Senior with online, DE, or previous Government/Econ credit, please see the presentation linked on the counseling website: https://milton.fultonschools.org/academics/counseling

The presentation includes one of the mandatory Senior surveys from Fulton County Schools (slide 4).

You can access the survey by following these steps:

1. Log in to ClassLink

2. Click on 'Naviance-Stu'

3. Look under 'Tasks from my School'

4. Select the 'Class of 2025 Post-Secondary Planning Survey'

5. Take the Survey

If you have additional questions or difficulty accessing the survey, reach out to your assigned counselor. Thank you!

We are excited to invite you to our Open House/Curriculum Night on September 18!

• This is an opportunity to meet and greet your child’s teachers and gain an insight into your student’s educational journey this year.
• Please download or screenshot your child's schedule from Infinite Campus PRIOR to attending Curriculum Night.
• For most parents the event will begin at 6:00 PM (again, we encourage you to download or take a picture of your child’s schedule before the event). 

From 6:00PM-7:57PM, parents will follow their student's schedule and meet teachers. Class periods will last 10 minutes with a seven (7) minute transition between classes.

• ESOL PARENTS/GUARDIANS ONLY will meet from 5:30-6:00PM in the Media Center BEFORE the general open house schedule.
• TAG PARENTS/GUARDIANS ONLY will meet from 5:30-6:00PM in the Theater BEFORE the general open house schedule.

During your child’s lunch period, please visit our cafeteria to learn about various Milton High School clubs and organizations.

You will also have an opportunity to join Milton PTO and purchase Milton spirit wear in the atrium during this event.

Here is the OPEN HOUSE/CURRICULUM NIGHT schedule:

Milton's School Governance Council (SGC) will have their next meeting on Wednesday, September 11th 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 2024-2025 Meeting Schedule:

• September 11
• October 2
• November 6
• January 8
• February 5
• March 5
• April 2

Mark your calendars! Students who are freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will have their Yearbook pictures taken on September 12 during their ELA classes. Students who do not take an ELA class at Milton can have their pictures made during 3rd period. Start planning now so that you have the perfect 'fit and are ready to make your mark as a part of our 2025 Yearbook!

Student Success Skills are a set of standards that are taught in all schools to all students by all teachers in the Fulton County School District. These standards include six skills that are broken down into sub-standards across all grade levels. Teaching these skills will support all students in creating a foundation for managing emotions, healthy relationships, understanding and empathizing with others, being responsible and safe, and learning to cope with difficult life situations.

For more information, please click on the below image or CLICK HERE. Rebecca DeWeese is Milton High School's Student Success Skills School Champion, and she can be reached at: deweese@fultonschools.org

Parent & Student Code of Conduct Receipt Acknowledgement

The Fulton County Student Code of Conduct and Discipline Handbook contains some vital information that will help your child understand the expectations of the Fulton County School District.

All students above 10 years of age and their parents, guardians, or other person having control or charge of the child is asked to sign acknowledging receipt of the Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.

Step 1: Log into the Parent Portal – Click “Documents” found in the left-hand menu

Step 2: Select Needs Attention then scroll to the Signature Page

Step 3: Select the red signature box to complete the form

Step 4: Select with SIGN to agree or DECLINE to disagree

Step 5: Select SUBMIT

All parents and students MUST sign this form found within your INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT/STUDENT PORTAL ACCOUNT (after August 1) If you would like a paper copy of the Handbook, you or your student can pick one up in your school's front office.

• CLICK HERE FOR THE FCS STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
• CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTION ON SIGNING OFF ON THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

As we expand the use of the Canvas Learning Management System in middle schools and high schools, FCS has developed some support materials for families to help you get started.

• Canvas for Families Flyer: Overview of the benefits and features of Canvas for families.
• ENGLISH
• SPANISH
• Observer Account Instructions: Step-by-step guide on creating a Canvas Observer account.
• ENGLISH
• SPANISH
• Canvas for Families Website: For more detailed information and additional resources, please visit our public-facing website: Canvas LMS - Fulton Schools. CLICK HERE FOR FCS CANVAS SITE

2024-2025 LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION REQUESTS

MHS Counseling is gearing up for a great application season! If you are in need of a counselor or teacher letter of recommendation for your college applications, please view the instructions linked here:

• Requesting a Counselor LOR - CLICK HERE
• Requesting a Teacher LOR - CLICK HERE

A few important dates:

• Sunday, September 15: Deadline to complete the Senior Brag Sheet in Naviance if you want a LOR for the 2024-2025 SY

REQUESTING TRANSCRIPTS FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

You no longer need to request a transcript via Naviance. Many of the college application platforms will allow your school counselor to upload your high school transcript. Counselors will send transcripts through your application platform (Common App, Coalition, GaFutures, Common Black App).

If you apply direct to the institution or if you need additional transcripts, you can also request them via ScribOrder: https://fultonga.scriborder.com/

Fulton County Schools will continue to use Naviance as a college and career exploration tool and a platform to complete the state mandated BRIDGE Bill activities. We are no longer using Naviance as a platform to request and/or submit college transcripts or supplemental application materials. Please reach out to your assigned counselor if you have additional questions or concerns. Thank you! 

SENIOR PORTRAITS

Parents of Seniors: In order for your student to be the senior section of the Yearbook, we must have a formal picture of them taken by CADY Studios and submitted to our book by November 20. Reach out to CADY today to schedule your appointment, because the timeslots fill up quickly! Visit https://home.cady.com/seniors/ to schedule your formal senior yearbook photos.

2024 Peach State Tour information sessions are offered in-person and via Zoom Webinars. These sessions will allow you to learn more about Augusta University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia. These events are FREE and open to ALL high school students and their families, but space is limited! Register online today to secure your spot. When registering for a session, please sign up for the session that best suits your location. If you are not a Georgia resident, we recommend attending the out-of-state session to ensure content is most relevant to you.

Please feel free to contact meet@uga.edu if you have any questions regarding these events.

SECURE A SPOT HERE: https://apply.uga.edu/portal/peachstate

If you missed Milton Spirit Wear at Open House, you can still #ReptheM in style! Check us out at www.miltonspiritwear.com beginning Monday August 5, and choose "porch pick-up" or have it shipped to your home!