AMHS Weekly Update
February 3-8, 2025
Important School Information
Parent-Teacher Conference Night – February 13, 2025
Mark your calendars! Parent-Teacher Conference Night will take place on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This is a valuable opportunity to meet with your student’s teachers, discuss their progress, and collaborate on strategies for success.
To schedule an appointment, please visit the Arabia Mountain High School website. If you are unable to attend during the scheduled conference night, we encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher directly to arrange an alternative meeting time.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student achievement!
🚍 After-School Activity Bus Announcement 🚍
Beginning Tuesday, February 4, 2025, we will have one Activity Bus available for students staying after school for tutorials or club meetings. The bus will depart promptly at 5:00 PM and will drop students off at the following shuttle locations:
- Lithonia High School – 5:15 PM
- MLK Jr. High School – 5:40 PM
- Cedar Grove High School – 6:00 PM
We hope that this shuttle service will provide students with greater opportunities to participate in academic support programs, clubs, and organizations. Please ensure that your student is aware of the schedule and plans accordingly. There will be no Activity Bus on Fridays.
Thank you for your support in keeping our students engaged and involved! 🚀
Dear DCSD Community,
We need your input! The DeKalb County School District, in partnership with Public Consulting Group, is conducting a Comprehensive Access & Opportunity Audit to improve educational outcomes and support our mission to promote the academic, social, and emotional growth of each student.
The deadline to complete the survey has been extended to February 3, 2025!
Please share your thoughts by completing the survey today: https://bit.ly/42toQix
Take your feedback further by joining an in-person or virtual focus group: https://bit.ly/4jpvLQ9
Georgia School Climate Survey- Now Open
Arabia Mountain High School invites all parents, guardians, and students to participate in the Georgia School Climate Survey, which is now open. This annual survey plays a crucial role in helping us understand the experiences and perceptions of our school community, guiding our efforts to create a positive and supportive environment for all.
For Parents and Guardians: Your feedback is invaluable. Please take a few moments to complete the parent survey by clicking on the link provided in the attachment. The survey is brief, confidential, and designed to capture your insights about the school’s climate and overall performance.
For Students: The Georgia School Climate Student Survey will be administered on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, during homeroom. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to share their perspectives and help us ensure their voices are heard in shaping the future of Arabia Mountain High School.
Your participation is essential in helping us maintain our commitment to excellence. Together, we can ensure that Arabia Mountain High School continues to be a place where students thrive and achieve at the highest levels.
For questions or more information, please contact the school at 678.875.3602. Thank you for your continued support!
Last week, we conducted several tardy sweeps to address students' lack of urgency in getting to class on time. Timeliness is essential for student success and for maintaining a positive learning environment. We encourage you to speak with your student about the importance of being punctual to all classes. Please note that we will continue conducting random tardy sweeps.
Chronic tardiness is a violation of the DCSD School Choice Attendance Policy and may result in disciplinary action, including the potential removal of your student from the academic program at Arabia Mountain High School. We greatly appreciate your support in reinforcing this important expectation with your student.
What is GA Tutor?
GaTutor is groundbreaking program powered by Georgia Virtual Learning. Georgia-certified teachers with solid content area expertise provide one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored for each individual student.
Best of all, it's entirely free! GaTutor offers flexibility for students, with tutoring sessions available outside of regular school hours. Students select the dates and times that work best for them, making academic success more accessible than ever!
AMHS Spirit Shirt Sale
On the last Friday of each month, AMHS students earn a Spirit Day when they are able to follow school rules; for example get to class on time, dress in the AMHS Uniform, pick up after themselves in the cafeteria, etc.. Spirit Days are a privilege and not a right. Students can wear black or blue jeans (no holes, rips or tears and no sweatpants or leggings) with a Spirit Shirt to school on Spirit Days. In an effort to promote school spirit and have more students participate in our Spirit Days, we will be selling Spirit Shirts during lunches this week. Parents are welcome to purchase shirts as well. The cost of each shirt is $20 and payments can be made in cash only. Students who choose not to wear a Spirit Shirt with school appropriate jeans should wear their school uniform to school.
Parents Can Connect to Canvas- Get Access Today!!!!
Parents can connect to our new learning management system, Canvas. To access your student's Canvas account, you must first create an account and log in through a desktop or laptop device. Below is a tutorial link to help walk you through the process of gaining parental access. 💡Once connected, parents are able to view their student's courses. This will help you to view your student's course material and help them to meet deadlines.
Parent Website to log in:
Interactive Tutorial: https://ior.ad/8oe3
Volunteering at AMHS
This Week in Athletics
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Student Scholarship Opportunities
ATTENTION SENIORS:2024-2025 James L. Thornton Memorial Scholarship
The 2024-2025 James L. Thornton Memorial Scholarship application is now available! This year marks the 23rd year of this impactful program, which has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to 57 deserving South DeKalb graduates.
Seniors from the following high schools are invited to apply:
- Lithonia High School
- MLK Jr. High School
- Arabia Mountain High School
- Miller Grove High School
- Number of Scholarships Available: 3
- Application Deadline: Applications and essays must be postmarked by March 22, 2025.
How to Apply:
- A copy of the application is attached for you to distribute or post.
- Students can also visit our website at www.southdekalb.com/jlt and download the application from the Qualifications page.
Let’s continue to support our students in achieving their academic dreams. Encourage eligible seniors to apply and take advantage of this incredible opportunity!
SMLAC- Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Scholarship
Iota Eta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc Scholarship
Alpha Phi Alpha 2025 Southern Region FOCUS HBCU College Fair
Electrical Engineering Technology Program- Savannah State University
2025 XULA Pre-College Programs- Applications Now Open
SMASH Summer Program at Spelman and Morehouse College
2025 Bank of America Student Leaders Program- Accepting Applications
Every year, hundreds of community-minded high schoolers are accepted into the Student Leaders program. They get first-hand experience in serving their communities through a paid eight-week internship with nonprofits like Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Habitat for Humanity.
They also get to see how nonprofits, governments and businesses collaborate to meet local needs by participating in the national Student Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C. Many of the students use their new-found skills to create more change and improve more lives, with inspiring stories of enthusiasm and commitment.
Click Here for more information.
Attention Juniors: SAT School Day- March 19th
2024-2025 ACT Test Dates and Registration
2024-2025 SAT Test Dates and Registration
Student Opportunities and Events
GRAD BASH Meeting- SENIOR PARENT ONLY
Hey Senior RAMS and Parents!
I hope this email finds you well! This is a reminder to join us for the Mandatory Grad Bash Meeting to get all the important details about Grad Bash!
🗓 Date: Tuesday, February 6th
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Arabia Mountain HS Auditorium
This meeting is required for all students attending Grad Bash. Please download the attached Grad Bash Packet and bring it with you to complete and return the following:
✅ Permission Slip
✅ Parent/Student Agreement
✅ Copy of Medical Card
Limited hard copies will be available at the meeting, so please print and complete your packet in advance if possible.
We are also looking for one chaperone (preferably female) to join us. Please note that there is a volunteer registration requirement and a fee associated with this request. If you are interested or need more details, please reach out!
This is your chance to:
✨ Get the final details on the Grad Bash 2025 itinerary, costs, and travel plans.
✨ Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed and turned in.
✨ Ask any last-minute questions.
Parents, we need you there too! Let’s work together to make Grad Bash a smooth and unforgettable experience for our seniors!
🖋 Questions? Contact firstname.lastname@example.org
Get ready to celebrate, bond, and create lasting memories with your Ram family! We’ll see you there! 🥳