NATIONAL SSCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK

From left to right: Anna Rhodes, Renee Bartley, Casey Lahman, Blaze Wilson, Christine Hoglander, Tiffany Harrison

Milton wants to celebrate our AMAZING SCHOOL COUNSELORS! Join us in recognizing our COUNSELORS during National School Counseling Week and the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping our students achieve school success and plan for a career!

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

Registration Updates from Milton Counseling

Registration continues this week with students receiving their PINK Verification Form in Advisement classes on Thursday, February 8. Rising 10-12th Grade students will receive a PINK paper that outlines all the courses their teachers recommended them for, in addition to the elective requests the students made last week. If your student did not turn in an elective form by the February 2 deadline, DO NOT turn one in late. The opportunity to submit the elective form has passed. Continue to move forward in the process and WRITE-IN the electives you want on your PINK form.

If your student does not have an Advisement class and needs a verification form, they can visit their assigned counselor and have one printed.

This step in the registration process is where you can:

• Sign up for online classes for 2024-2025 SY
• Drop down in rigor
• Go up in rigor (must complete the H/AP Waiver attached to the form)
• Write in electives that you want if you didn't turn a form in last week
• Cross off courses that you do not want
• Write in any specific requests you have (no guarantees, but we save the notes)

The PINK verification form is NOT A SCHEDULE. This is merely a list of courses that you want to take next year. Schedules are not created or released until July.

If your student has a question or concern and needs counselor advisement, counselors will be in the Media Center ALL DAY on Friday, February 9 and Monday, February 12 for student walk-ins. This is for students only. If a parent wants to join the conversation, the student can call them via phone. We want to make ourselves available to as many students as possible while they are working to make course selections for next year.

All PINK Verification Forms are due to the student's assigned counselor by 3:30PM on February 14.

Congratulations to our Class of 2024 Valedictorian: Joseph Petkash

Joseph is our current Vice President of Membership for the National Honor Society, a three-year letterman for Cross Country, and a four-year letterman for Track and Field. Additionally, he has held memberships in both the National French Honor Society (NFHS) and Beta Club for all four years at Milton, notably serving as the NFHS Secretary his Junior year and current NFHS Head of Communication. Joseph is also a member of the Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society, a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, and an AP Scholar with Distinction.

Outside of Milton, Joseph enjoys volunteering with community organizations. He is committed to advocating for awareness and raising funds with his family for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. He is currently undecided on which University he will attend, but does plan to study Biochemistry wherever the future takes him. We are proud of you, Joseph! Way to Rep the M!

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 Salutatorian: Kiran Bardakjy

Kiran is an active member of the French National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, is a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, and a recipient of the Georgia Certificate of Merit. She participated in Milton Marching Band for four years, serving two years as section lead, two years on the logistics team, and currently sitting as Vice President. Kiran helped contribute to 8 first-place competition wins in Marching Band over the span of 3 years, with numerous additional awards earned at each and attended the Percussion World Championship in Dayton. She is the current 2nd Chair in the Milton Wind Ensemble, having played the trombone for 7 years. Lastly, she served as a visual lead for MID Junior year with the show advancing to semi finals at the WGI.

Outside of Milton, Kiran loves to volunteer with young children at Elementary School events and Gigi's Playhouse. In addition, she shares her knowledge by peer-tutoring in Algebra, Geometry, and AP Precalculus. Kiran is undecided on which University she wants to attend but plans on pursuing a Pre-Med Biology degree, and is specifically leaning towards a career in Neonatology or Obstetrics. We are proud of you, Kiran! Way to Rep the M!

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) can help you take steps now toward finding a career that’s right for you. You can benefit from the ASVAB CEP whether you plan to go on to college or enter the workforce. MHS Counseling will be hosting the ASVAB electronically Thursday; March 7, 2024 at 9:00AM. Take advantage of all the ASVAB CEP can offer by signing up today: https://forms.office.com/r/aNyhB132rH

* FLU, STREP, COVID, OH MY!!

Parents - The MHS population is experiencing what everyone in the community is experiencing - cases of strep, flu, and the stomach bug. If your student is sick, KEEP HIM/HER AT HOME! Remember that the FCS policy is a student MUST be free of fever, diarrhea and vomiting for 24 hours WITHOUT the help of medicine to return to school.

We are doing our best here at school to keep everyone healthy and to continue learning. Please do your part and keep your sick students at home!

Congratulations to the Milton High School State Swim Team! These students are on their way to the GHSA State 7A Swimming Prelims & Finals Meet this Saturday, February 10 at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center in the following events:

Girls:

Elena Breedlove (9th): 100 Breaststroke

Rebecca Bodner (11th): 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle

Kayleigh Greene (10th): 50 Freestyle, 100 Butterfly

Meaghan Weis (11th, Captain): 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle

200 Medley Relay: Rebecca Bodner (Backstroke), Elena Breedlove (Breaststroke), Kayleigh Greene (Butterfly), Meaghan Weis (Freestyle)

200 Freestyle Relay: Rebecca Bodner, Elena Breedlove, Kayleigh Greene, Meaghan Weis

Relay Alternate: Eleanor Bird (9th)

Boys:

Mason Holgerson (11th): 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle

Justin Mikels (11th, Captain): 200 Individual Medley, 100 Breaststroke

200 Medley Relay: Mason Holgerson (Backstroke), Justin Mikels (Breaststroke), Connor Lanier (9th, Butterfly), Simon Koganov (9th, Freestyle)

200 Freestyle Relay: Justin Mikels, Connor Lanier, Simon Koganov, Mason Holgerson

Relay Alternate: Keller Kazmi (10th)

Admission is $15 per person per session. Buy your tickets for the GHSA 7A Swimming Prelims & Finals here : https://gofan.co/app/school/GHSA?activity=Swimming%20and%20Diving

Gates open to the public at 750 Ferst Drive at 8:30 AM on Saturday.

Find your Pre-Paid parking here: https://gatech.parkmobile.io/events

On Saturday ONLY, overflow parking will be available in the W2 lot located at 355 Ferst Drive.

Prelims begin at 10:00 AM and conclude at 1:00 PM, Finals begin at 6:00 PM and conclude at 9:30 PM.

Come cheer on your Swimming Eagles this weekend!

Milton's Amnesty International Club is hosting a clothing drive from now until the end of March! Please donate clothes free of rips, stains, or fading to the box in the media center. The items will benefit a local women's and children's shelter. Email miltonamnesty@gmail.com or see Mrs. MacMillan in the media center with any questions. We appreciate any and all donations!!

YARD SIGNS

Show your support for Milton Boys Lacrosse and purchase a yard sign today!

Scan the QR Code or go to miltonlax on FB and IG and place your order today!

SUPER BOWL SQUARES

Also - check out our social media pages and see how you can be a Super Bowl MVP and bring home some cash! SUPER BOWL SQUARES are back - who's gonna win this year!

SCHEDULES:

TUESDAY FEB 6

HOME

JV vHarrison @ 6PM

VAR v Harrison @ 8PM

It's Student Night - wear your school colors

WEDNESDAY FEB 7

AWAY

Milton v Centennial 7PM

FRIDAY FEB 9

AWAY

JV v Walton @ 6PM

Varsity v Walton @ 8PM

This week's PTO Community Partner spotlight is on Roswell Pediatric Dentistry. Roswell Pediatric Dentistry has been serving the Roswell and surrounding communities for over 17 years! Our team is focused on providing the best in oral health care for all patients. We accept many insurance plans and even have an orthodontic team on site to serve your child's needs. Visit us on-line at http://www.kidshappyteeth.com, or call us today at 678-352-1090. We look forward to hearing from you!

PTO UPDATES

• Your PTO membership donations have allowed the PTO to purchase much needed classroom supplies for the ELA and ESOL departments over the past few weeks. We appreciate the support of our parent community!
• This past week, the Counseling department worked with MHS Student Council to host a New Student Breakfast for Milton students who have recently joined MHS. The PTO provided refreshments for this gathering. Thank you to the counselors and Student Council for hosting.

NEXT MEETING

Our next PTO meeting will take place on Friday, February 16 at 9:00 am in the media center. We hope to see you there!

Visit us on-line for all of the most up to date PTO information:

https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com/home

ROBOTICS

Last Saturday, the Robotics Team hosted the 2024 Marietta League Tournament at Milton High School, with over 500+ people in attendance. The robotics team placed second and has advanced to the State Competition on February 17. Speical thanks to Milton's NHS for providing volunteers to make everything run smoothly. Go Eagles!

DEBATE

Congratulations to Nathan DSilva and Amishi Jain for their Championship Debate Tournament win for novice public forum at Lassiter High School and their win at the 1st and 2nd year GFCS State Championship in novice public forum debate.

FENCING

Congratulations to the following Milton fencers qualified in the GHSFL Individual Championships held at North Springs High School this past Saturday:

Ava Tholen

Toby Chiu

John Kelly

They have fenced in at least half the regular season events AND have got to top 16th at least once. With this achievement, they will also earn a varsity letter for the season.

Our new season will start in August. For latest news, text to 81010 with message ‘@miltonfe’ or visit our website https://miltonhsfencing.blogspot.com/

Questions: Email miltonhighschoolfencingteam@gmail.com

THEATRE

Milton Theatre Company traveled to Columbus, GA to join 5,800 students from across Georgia at the 2024 Thescon. 80 Milton thespian students and 20 chaperones & directors spent 3 days at the conference. Ava Chen, Ellie Pozatek and Emily Deich participated in All State Theatre taking part in the opening & closing ceremonies. Our cirque students ran 6 workshops demonstrating and teaching aerial and ground skills to almost 500 students from other schools across the state. The cast of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder performed their award winning show twice to sold out audiences of 2,000 people in the impressive Bill Heard Theatre. Maggie Bailey, Cassidy Gordon, Ava Chen and Emily Deich performed their Thespy submissions for receiving Overall Superior scores. Emily Deich was then chosen to participate in the closing ceremony for her presentation. Ava Chen won the Linda P. Wise Performance Scholarship which highlights a Georgia Thespian who has demonstrated outstanding talent.

Thanks to our Directors, Mrs. Ankiel, Ms. Garrett, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Oliver, and Mr. Ankiel, our Travel Coordinators, Elizabeth Shara, Maura Shorkey, and Shannon Perez, our truck drivers, and our chaperones who helped make this a successful conference. We are so proud of all our students who really repped the M at Thescon 2024!

HOME

MON 2/5: JVG Tennis vs. West Forsyth @4:00PM

MON 2/5: JVB Soccer vs. Forsyth Central @7:30PM

TUE 2/6: JVB & VB Lacrosse vs. Harrison @6:00/8:00PM

WED 2/7: JVG Tennis vs. South Forsyth @4:00PM

THU 2/8: VB Tennis vs. Creekview @4:00PM

THU 2/8: VG Lacrosse vs. Creekview @6:00PM

THU 2/8: VB Basketball vs. New Faith Christian @ 7:30PM

FRI 2/9: JVB & VB Soccer vs. Chattahoochee @6:00/8:00PM

AWAY

TUE 2/6: JVG, VG & VB Basketball at Denmark @4:30/6:00/7:30PM

TUE 2/6: VB Soccer at Roswell @8:00PM

WED 2/7: JVB Tennis vs. South Forsyth at Fowler Park @4:00PM

WED 2/7: VB Lacrosse at Centennial @7:00PM

THU 2/8: VG Tennis at Creekview @4:00PM

THU 2/8: V Baseball at Cartersville @5:30PM

THU 2/8: JVB Soccer at South Forsyth @5:55

FRI 2/9: JVB & VB Lacrosse at Walton @6:00/8:00PM

FRI 2/9: VG & VB Tennis at Carrollton Invitational @TBA

SAT 2/10: Swimming at GHSA State Meet at Georgia Tech @10:00 AM

SAT 2/10: Wrestling at Traditional Sectionals at Lambert @TBA

SAT 2/10: VG & VB Basketball Region Tournament at Denmark @TBA

Counseling Website has MOVED

Our counseling website has fully transitioned to the Milton HS Website. For the most accurate and up-to-date information from Milton Counseling, please visit www.fultonschools.org/miltonhs > Academics > Counseling

We will no longer be updating the external counseling website and will only use the Milton HS website moving forward. Thank you for your support!

AP 101 with The Princeton Review

Get your questions answered! If you are interested in taking an Advanced Placement (AP) Course, this session will address the following questions:

- Why take AP?

- How are the tests made?

- How can I get a great score on the exam?

- AND MORE!

The virtual session will be Tuesday, February 6 at 6:00PM. Scan the QR Code below to attend live or get the recording:

GRADUATION DATE IS SET!

Milton HS seniors will have graduation on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:30PM at Ameris Amphitheatre!

Attention Senior Families: You can now place an order for a Graduation Yard Sign to celebrate and announce your Class of 2024 Graduate! The yard signs will have three delivery dates starting in March. The signs will be shipped free to Milton HS for pick-up. The pick-up details will be shared at a later date. Signs can also be shipped to homes for a fee. Order at VIPdecals.com. Please see the flyer image for more details and ordering information.

Milton HOSA is having a period product drive. Period Poverty is when women who are in need of period products but do not have access to them. Period Poverty is the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products and proper sanitation facilities, often due to economic constraints. This is a reality for 16.9 million women in the US alone. You can help by donating tampons, pads, panty liners and menstrual cups. The donations will go to North Fulton Community Charities as well as the Drake House. Please bring your products to room 1255 by February 24 to help fight Period Poverty.

HBCU College Fair & Divine 9 Weekend

Are you interested in attending a Historically Black College and University (HBCU)? If so, this is a great opportunity to meet representatives from some of our nation's top HBCU's + see a special appearance from the Divine 9 Black Greek Letter Organizations, ready to share information about their organizations and bring excitement with a fun-filled stroll-off event!

What to expect from this event:

• Direct insights into the college selection and admissions process.
• Discussions on excellent academic programs.
• Unveiling financial aid opportunities to pave the way for success. Also, a FAFSA representative will be available to answer questions about the financial aid application process.
• Immerse yourself in the rich and vibrant HBCU culture.

The details:

Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024

Time: College Fair is 10am-12pm; other activities will last until 4pm

Location: Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church (Give Us Hope Gymnasium); 182 Hunter Street; Norcross, GA 30071

Sign up for the event here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0dJhPHKPFRSuDVzKC8K1gFaj5fZ_Uzq2vTB3KzAHkqo09Rg/viewform

Are you interested in participating in the Dual Enrollment Program for Summer 2024 or the 2024-2025 School Year? If yes, please visit the Milton Counseling website for all the information you need:

https://www.miltoncounseling.org/dual-enrollment-1

The deadline to complete the required FCS paperwork is Friday, March 29, 2024. All required paperwork and additional deadline information is on the Milton Counseling website.

Moving forward, students will work with their ASSIGNED COUNSELOR for all Dual Enrollment needs. When you are ready to submit paperwork and select courses, book a meeting with your ASSIGNED COUNSELOR:

Mrs. Lahman: A-Cor

Ms. Hoglander: Cos-Hok

Ms. Bartley: Hol-Mc

Ms. Rhodes: Md-San

Ms. Wilson: Sao-Z

As registration for the 2024-2025 school year approaches, we want to make you aware of an elective opportunity for Gifted Juniors and Seniors: The Gifted Internship Program.

Gifted Internship is an elective class offered exclusively to TAG Juniors and Seniors. The FCS Gifted Internship Program collaborates with community partners to place students in professional internships where students will engage in authentic career exploration opportunities. The Gifted Internship program employs Career Advisors who work to secure and place students in Internships aligning with the students’ career goals.

By participating in the Gifted Internship Program, students benefit from the following:

• Experiencing firsthand the realities involved in a particular profession.
• Deciding and planning their future on the basis of facts gained from experience.
• Developing networking skills while networking with professionals.
• Receiving professional evaluations from supervisors and reflecting on personal growth.
• Setting professional goals and working to attain them.

Prerequisites:

• Student must be a rising Junior or Senior
• Student must have an unweighted GPA of 90 or higher
• Student must be enrolled in the FCS Gifted Program (TAG)
• Student must have room in schedule to take the Internship course

Application

Gifted students meeting the prerequisite requirements interested in participating in the Gifted Internship Program will need to complete an application, obtain a teacher recommendation and participate in an interview. These applications will be reviewed by a committee at each school.

CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION

A hard copy of the completed application must be turned in to Mrs. Denney in 4209 by Friday, February 16.

FAQ:

How are students approved to participate in the Gifted Internship program?

Students will be approved for internship based upon their application responses; academic, attendance and discipline records; schedule; teacher recommendation and interview.

When will students be informed whether they have been selected for the Gifted Internship program and is anything further required to be enrolled in the Internship course?

Students will be notified in March whether they have been selected to participate in the internship program. Approved students will attend a group interview with FCS Career Advisors as well as a resume writing workshop to prepare for site placement interviews.

How many internships can a student complete through the Gifted Internship Program?

Internships are semester long. Students can participate in up to four internships, two during their junior year and two during their senior year. Students will be encouraged to explore a different internship and/or career field each semester.

Will the school provide transportation for my student to get to their internship?

No. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the Internship site.

Will I get paid for my internship?

Internships are unpaid. The student receives GA High School Graduation Credits for their efforts in lieu of financial compensation.

What if I don’t have room in my course schedule to take Internship as a class?

Internship is a class and students MUST have room in their academic schedule to take the Internship class. It cannot be a “zero” period or lunch period.

Can I participate in Internship if I participate in extracurricular activities?

Possibly. This will be determined on an individual basis based on the student’s academic and extracurricular schedule. Students will be required to have a 2-3 hour block of uninterrupted time they can commit to attending their off campus internship several days per week.

Milton Chorus wants to invite YOU to join our awesome family! Register today for a placement exam to lock in your spot for next year! Information about Chorus and placement can be found at: https://www.miltonchorus.com/join

If you are interested in trying out for sideline and/or competition cheerleading for the 2024-2025 season, please attend a meeting on Monday, February 12 at 6:30PM in the Auditorium. This meeting is for parents and athletes.

Lit Mag needs your help. We need more submissions for the 2023-2024 literary magazine. We have extended our deadline to February 9. This year’s theme is “A Moment in Time.”

Submissions can be any of the following:

• Short Stories
• Personal Essays
• Poetry
• Original Music
• Photography
• Painting
• Screenplays
• Mixed Media and more!

Students, submit your best work that connects to this theme. How do you interpret "A Moment in Time"?

For more details, stop by room 2305 or scan the QR Code on any of our flyers.

Once upon a time…it all started with a wish. “Anything can happen in the woods.” This is the premise of the Tony-Award winning musical Into the Woods. Venture with the Baker and his wife into a mystical landscape full of surprises. In their mission to lift their family curse they will encounter a host of beloved classic fairy tale characters in search for the ingredients to break the spell.

Join them to find a red cape, a strand of yellow hair, a golden shoe, and a white cow; but be aware... ever after isn’t always as predictable…!

Join us as the Milton Theatre Company takes you on a magical journey 'Into the Woods'! Don't miss out on this enchanting and captivating production!

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

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.